Ep.BONUS

Embracing Endings & New Beginnings | Jesse Israel

Jesse Israel and Judd Shaw explore the art of honoring closing chapters—whether a marriage, career, or identity—and creating fertile ground for new growth. Drawing from Jesse’s nine‑year journey with The Big Quiet,...

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Ep.2.7

The Man Who Wanted To Die & The Trip That Saved Him

Rich Soza shares his remarkable journey from the darkest corners of addiction and isolation to a life grounded in purpose and connection. In this raw and emotional conversation, Judd Shaw and Rich...

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Ep.2.6

Am I Doomed Without God? Addiction, Faith, and Forgiveness.

Victoria Washington shares her deeply personal journey from spiritual confusion to Christian faith and sobriety. Raised with conflicting religious influences, she explores her transition from new age beliefs to a transformational encounter...

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Ep.2.5

Inside Rehab: What Healing Looks Like Behind The Doors | Stephen Van Hooser

Judd Shaw shares his personal recovery journey and sits down with Stephen Van Hooser, a fellow recovery advocate and treatment center leader, to explore addiction through the lens of connection, trauma, and...

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Ep.2.4

Pick Up the Phone & Save a Life | Adam Greenspan

Judd Shaw recounts the life-saving phone call he made to his longtime friend Adam Greenspan while on the brink of suicide. What follows is an extraordinary story of unwavering friendship, calm under...

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Ep.2.3

Relapsing, Rising, and Rewriting My Story | Shawn Livingston

Judd Shaw and guest Shawn Livingston unpack the raw, unfiltered reality of addiction, redemption, and what it means to truly recover. A combat veteran and former heroin addict, Shawn shares his descent...

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Ep.2.2

Drug Lords & Dead Ends | Shaun Attwood

Shaun Attwood shares his harrowing transformation from stockbroker-turned-ecstasy kingpin to prison survivor and global speaker. He and host Judd Shaw discuss how their criminal paths once unknowingly intersected in Arizona’s drug scene,...

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Ep.2.1

Addiction & the Search for Safety

Judd Shaw opens Season 2 of Behind the Armor by confronting the foundation of his personal healing: addiction. Through raw storytelling, Judd shares his descent into substance abuse, validation seeking, and materialism,...

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Ep.030

Behind the Filter: Self-Esteem & Social Media, with Bridgett Burrick Brown

Bridgett Burrick Brown returns to discuss self-esteem and body image in the digital age. With a background in modeling and activism, she unpacks the impact of filters, retouching, and social media on...

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Ep.029

The Power of Inclusion & Storytelling | Joey Aviles

Joey Aviles, keynote speaker and thought leader in diversity and inclusion, shares how storytelling fosters genuine human connection and belonging in workplaces. He discusses the importance of early childhood exposure to diverse...

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Ep.028

Amplifying your “One of One” Voice | Jenny DeRosse

Speaker and coach Jenny DeRosse joins Judd on Behind the Armor to discuss amplifying your voice in a crowded space. As part of Impact Eleven, she helps professionals embrace authenticity, storytelling, and...

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Ep.027

Creating a Culture Everyone wants to be Part Of with Chris Dyer

Judd interviews Chris Dyer, former CEO and remote work expert, about building a company culture where employees thrive and feel a sense of belonging. Key takeaways include: hiring for skills rather than...

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Ep.Bonus

Vulnerability and Voice, with Krista Williams

Embracing Endings & New Beginnings | Jesse Israel

The Man Who Wanted To Die & The Trip That Saved Him

Am I Doomed Without God? Addiction, Faith, and Forgiveness.

Inside Rehab: What Healing Looks Like Behind The Doors | Stephen Van Hooser

Pick Up the Phone & Save a Life | Adam Greenspan

Relapsing, Rising, and Rewriting My Story | Shawn Livingston

Drug Lords & Dead Ends | Shaun Attwood

Addiction & the Search for Safety

Behind the Filter: Self-Esteem & Social Media, with Bridgett Burrick Brown

The Power of Inclusion & Storytelling | Joey Aviles

Amplifying your “One of One” Voice | Jenny DeRosse

Creating a Culture Everyone wants to be Part Of with Chris Dyer