Meet Christopher Weedon

We were lucky to catch up with Christopher Weedon recently and have shared our conversation below.

Christopher , so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

Have you ever felt a calling for something greater, to be more and do more? For as long as I can remember, I believed I was destined to achieve great things. However, over the years, I lost my willingness to dream. I let my circumstances define me, creating a life that left me unfulfilled and hopeless.

Everything changed when I decided enough was enough. I took a hard look at my life: my habits, the people I spent time with, what I watched, and what I listened to. I wrote down who I wanted to be and the things I wanted to accomplish. This audit allowed me to remove anything that didn’t align with my vision. It was incredibly difficult and led to the loss of relationships and income. Living a lie made me deeply unhappy, resulting in anxiety, depression, and eventually a panic attack.

Gradually, I focused my habits, curated my media intake, and adjusted my algorithms. I became determined to tune out anything that made me feel unworthy of joy, happiness, and peace. This self-audit helped me identify my routine and set me on the path toward my purpose. I have come a long way, and I am just getting started.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My current focus is on expanding the Mentally Shredded Foundation. After founding the Mentally Shredded brand in 2021, I launched the 501(c)3 in 2022 to create safe spaces for community connection. Our programs aim to reduce loneliness, ensure people don’t suffer in silence, and let everyone know they are not alone. Whether you join our fitness program, Mentally Shredded RXD, our storytelling program, Stories of Triumph, or our latest initiative, Wellness Reset, which focuses on preventing burnout in mental health professionals, there is a space for you.

We recently launched our community channel on Discord, accessible through our website, to bring people together globally in a supportive environment.

Our long-term vision is to build a community hub where people can work, play, heal, and recover, all under one roof. With a global vision, we aim to positively impact lives around the world.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in my journey are healing, love, and burning the boats.

Healing was the first and most crucial step. Without healing and learning to forgive—for myself, not for anyone else—I wouldn’t have been able to open my heart to joy and peace, and ultimately walk in my purpose. The process of healing allowed me to let go of past hurts and move forward authentically. It was a transformative experience that laid the foundation for everything that followed.

The second area is love. Learning to love myself again was a pivotal moment. It allowed me to love others more genuinely and to love my work and how I show up in the world. The more love I give, the more love I receive. This is a powerful lesson that can be applied in any area of life. Embracing love has enriched my relationships, my career, and my personal growth, creating a positive feedback loop that continues to uplift me.

The third impactful area was burning the boats. Once I identified who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do with my life, I realized that I needed to commit fully. This meant no longer allowing outside opinions to dictate my actions. I embraced my most authentic self, flaws and all, and this authenticity has been liberating. By focusing on healing, love, and burning the boats, I made a steadfast commitment to myself and my vision.

For those early in their journey, my advice is to conduct a self-audit. This will help you identify where you are and where you want to go, bringing you one step closer to bridging the gap toward becoming who you decide to be. Be consistent. There will be days when you want to quit and give up, when it feels like you’re not gaining ground. These are the times when it’s most important to keep going. Lastly, give yourself grace. Remember, you are a masterpiece in progress. Anything worth becoming takes time. Trust that the canvas of your life is being painted through your efforts, and one day you will look back and see the beautiful work of art you’ve become.

Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?

The biggest area of growth for me in the past 12 months has been letting go of my expectations for how things are supposed to look. Like many, I had specific plans and dreams about what I wanted to do, who I wanted to be, and how it all would unfold. Through therapy, I identified areas that had been limiting my growth. Letting go of my expectations was difficult, and I grieved the loss of those envisioned outcomes. However, I learned to focus on the facts, give myself grace, and accept that I am not, and never will be, perfect—I am a work in progress.

This process of letting go allowed me to forgive myself for past decisions and release a burden I had carried for 14 years. The sooner you can let go of rigid expectations, the sooner you will be on your way to living a purpose-filled life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mentallyshredded.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearementallyshredded/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherdweedon/