Shawna K

Did you ever figure that your mindset could actually reduce menopausal symptoms? Listen to this podcast to find out this: 1. What is Mindfulness? 2. How does stress play into menopausal symptoms & what are the adverse effects? 3. Why is it difficult to be in a place of NOW and let go of anxiety … Continued

So many women experience hormone imbalances. I’m so happy to welcome hormone expert, Samantha on the show where  we address the following: 1. What is it that leads to hormonal imbalances? 2. What are some simple strategies we can implement to optimize our hormonal health? 3. What are some key strategies women can implement to … Continued

Do you ever feel like it’s just too late? That you don’t even know where to begin on a road to improved health?   This is exactly how my guest, Allan Misner felt.   He made a comeback to improved health, but it took him 8 years.   The good news is that he has … Continued

Are you struggling with menopause? Good news! My guest today, Debbie Bertie once suffered too and took it upon herself to find some great strategies to deal with the nasty symptoms of menopause. Specifically, we discuss the thyroid and how it plays into menopause and what you can do about it. Tune in for her … Continued

Is the age of 50 looming for you? Are you a little nervous becoming a half a century old or even older? (How on earth does that even happen?) Today’s guest gracefully has entered her fifth decade and shares some great tips with us including the biggest mistakes she sees women 40+ making in terms … Continued

So many women are frustrated with their inability to lose weight. Is this you? Maybe you’ve tried every diet in the book? What’s going on? Why is it that what used to work isn’t working now? Tune in with diet guru Tony Stephan as we deep dive into these questions and more! PS. If you … Continued

Are you a chronic dieter? Have you thought about what dieting does to your health overall? Listen in as Brandy and I discuss the whole concept of dieting and a ‘better way’ to think about the whole dieting mentality. Discover what ‘metabolic adaptation’ is and how to avoid it. And listen to the best news … Continued

Have you ever battled with depression? Depression often has a negative connotation associated with it and many people suffer in silence. Today’s podcast will be especially helpful for those of you that deal with depression to find some hope and solutions. My guest, Summer Montabone is a very accomplished fitness icon, yet battled with (and … Continued

Do you think that it’s too late for you to get started on your fitness journey? It’s time to re-think that thought. My guest today, Phil Faris shares his perspective on fitness over 50 and why you need to get started now more than ever. Tune in for some tips and inspiration for fitness over … Continued

How do you feel about change?   Many of us resist change at all costs, but change is actually a catalyst to personal growth. For me, I know that no matter if change is big or small, it’s uncomfortable and necessary.   Whether you’re looking to change your eating, your fitness routine, your job or … Continued

How do we love ourselves as we age?   Too often I see women hiding away and thinking that their best years are in the past.   I’m all about looking ahead with optimism towards the future. This includes embracing the whole idea of aging in a whole new way.   I found a beautiful … Continued

I’m so excited for my guest today. Ange and I discuss best fat loss methods and what women ‘really’ need to look and feel great. And guess what? Women need muscle… It’s what puts the sexy in your jeans, keeps your functional and your metabolism firing. Ange discusses her personal transformation (you’ll be surprised!) and … Continued

Sorry (not sorry) for the harsh message. Let me explain… Have you been following me for a long time? If so, are you in the same predicament now as you were a year ago or even a few months ago? Imagine if you decided to do something about your health back then… You’d definitely not … Continued

I’m excited Dave Smith is a professional weight-loss coach who was chosen as “Canada’s Top Fitness Professional.” He shares health and fitness guidance through his blog and podcast at makeyourbodywork.com and helps fitness professionals grow their online businesses at onlinetrainersfederation.com. We talk about why so many women never see results from their exercise. This is … Continued

You may have heard the saying: Fail to plan…Plan to Fail… Well, this is especially true where nutrition is concerned. My guest today,  Instagram famous #foodprepprincess, Erin Romeo has some great tips for you today to help you food prep your way to better health. Listen in to discover Erin’s best tips and why food … Continued

If you’re a busy woman, possibly an entrepreneur taking care of family, volunteering, walking dogs, and basically trying to leap over tall buildings in a single bound, you’re going to love my guest, Amy Lewis. Amy is a type A personality that you’ll resonate with – she also suffered from Crohn’s disease and just couldn’t … Continued

It was such a pleasure literally picking brainiac scientist, Ryan Glatt’s brain about how our brain is wired and what we can do about it to ease the symptoms of menopause. Listen in as Ryan describes three strategies in particular to help us deal with hormonal issues. They are: Top down strategies Bottom up strategies … Continued

Mike Whitfield and I have been long standing friends for years. It’s been fun to watch him move from fitness expert to expanding his horizons by authoring his book ‘Rise and Hustle’. He has a lot of great tips, ones that have helped him lose 115 lbs and keep it off. I love his ‘habit … Continued

Did you know that EVERYONE is gifted? Yes, that means you too! My good friend and soon to be best selling author of the book, ‘Born Gifted’ shares his journey to discovering his own gift. He’s known as the ‘Fitness Preacher’ but started out in the world of finance. Had he not been FIRED from … Continued

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when you lose weight? More specifically, when you lose fat? What happens? Where does the fat go? In this podcast, I’ll give you a little insight as to what actually happens when you lose weight. Is it just me that’s ever wondered where fat actually goes? Does it … Continued

Here are the highlights of this podcast… Once exercising, nutrition plays a HUGE role!, in fact 80% is nutrition + 20% is exercise. As a GENERAL rule of thumb, STOP DIETING: ■ Need low glycemic carbs, veggies, fruits, low fat protein sources ■ Reduce processed/refined foods ■ Instead of dieting, make permanent healthy changes to … Continued

In this podcast, we hear from Pilates expert, Sylvia Favela. Sylvia is my long time Cali BFF. She’s been teaching Pilates for over ten years. Currently she helps Pilates business owners reach more people with the gift of Pilates. She says that Pilates keeps her pain free after having suffered debilitating pain from a car … Continued

Ever wonder why some people can drop the weight and keep it off? while others yo-yo back and forth or never achieve any weight loss whatsoever? Meet my client and now friend, Lori O. She started her weight loss journey at 197 lbs at only five foot four inches. She finally decided that ‘enough was … Continued

If you’ve ever wondered what the best exercises are and what exercises to avoid to help you lose your menopause belly, you’re in the right place. Today’s podcast is 7 Exercise Tips To BOOST Metabolism and Combat Your Menopause Belly… Let’s dive right in! Tip #1 STOP Steady State Cardio You can reduce repetitive use … Continued

Surprisingly, it’s probably NOT menopause that may be causing your metabolism to tank. There are three unlikely suspects that may be at fault: Body Composition Insulin resistance Hypothyroidism Here’s a great note taking guide to help you.                       Body Composition You may be wondering what … Continued

No one likes change and a challenge sounds intimidating. Welcome to my very first podcast called the ‘Choose One Change Challenge’. Stick with me and I’m going to entice you to make a tiny change that could lead to life changing results… …Results like my super star client, who lost 50 lbs by starting with … Continued

Want to make some healthy changes? We typically wait until new years or Monday or the start of a month to set a goal. We can set a goal at any time, let’s not wait another day. In this podcast, I discuss: 2 reasons why your diet and exercise efforts have failed in the past. … Continued