Chaotically Disciplined

Dolly Parton’s legacy is about more than music. In this episode, Shannon and Zaida reflect on what makes Dolly so inspiring: her confidence, creativity, business savvy, generosity, and ability to stay true to herself while navigating public expectations. The conversation explores the difference between not caring what people think and understanding how others may perceive you and choosing how to respond. They also talk about aging, self-expression, and the pressure women can feel to tone themselves down, especially as parents.

Shannon and Zaida start off the new season by unpacking the trade-offs of a summer packed with road trips, family visits, and other commitments. They break down how family travel evolves as kids get older and the challenges of maintaining routines while on the road.

Most parents think bringing young kids to festivals is impossible-or at least exhausting. But what if it’s easier than you think? In this episode, Shannon and Zaida discuss attending music events with kids and Zaida's most recent experience of going to a music festival with her seven-month-old baby. The big takeaway? Travel and music festivals don’t have to be off limits as parents as long as you are willing to be flexible and plan ahead.

In this episode, we discuss our planned festivals for the year, the ones highest on our wishlists, and a few factors we have to consider as parents when attending any event.

Most of us overlook the traits that make us uniquely us. In their 10th episode, Zaida and Shannon share 10 hilarious, surprising, and genuinely relatable facts -- some weird, some wonderful-- essential listening if you want a reminder that your quirks are your superpowers.

Most people underestimate how critical mobility and strength training are for long-term health—and often, we neglect these until injury. In this episode, Zaida and Shannon discuss practical strategies to optimize movement, prevent injuries, and extend your independence far into the future. If you're tired of feeling stiff, not sure how or when to move through pain, worried about aging or just want to move better every day, this episode is packed with insights that will change the way you think about fitness and physical therapy.

On this week's episode, Shannon recaps this year's Groove Cruise experience.. from the funny moments and chaotic stories to the memories with clients and friends, and what it was like hosting her first official workout on board, this episode covers everything that made this Groove Cruise special and different from her past sailings.

This episode of Chaotically Disciplined, Shannon and Zaida continue to discuss how they manage their fitness goals amidst the chaos of parenting, the importance of setting a positive example for their children, and the value of having a supportive community. Whether you're a parent, fitness enthusiast, or just looking for inspiration, this episode provides relatable insights and motivation to keep pushing forward, even when life gets hectic.

In this episode of Chaotically Disciplined, hosts Shannon and Zaida talk about the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with fitness goals. They discuss the guilt and time management struggles that come with parenting and how to find harmony between personal passions and family responsibilities. Tune in for conversations about making fitness a priority, even when life gets chaotic and learn how to embrace the journey with grace and flexibility.

We don't listen to music by accident.. we listen to feel something. That's why we repeat songs, eras, and artists that hit a specific emotion or headspace. In this episode, we talk about how music shapes us , grounds us, and carries us through different seasons of life.