The Co-Elevate Podcast with Shana

Have you been wanting to get yourself in shape and live a healthier lifestyle? Are you looking for a boost of motivation or inspiration to get you started?  Well, luckily, you're in the right place! My friend Ashley Cole, Certified Personal Trainer, is here to walk us through her 40 lb. weight loss journey and give us the encouragement we need to finally take our health into our own hands! 

You can follow Ashley on Instagram at: @ashliftss for more nutrition and workout-related content!

01:38 - Ashley's health in high school
3:37 - Ashley starts her Mormon mission trip
4:41 - How the mission affected her health
6:29 - Comparison to other girls
7:06 - Discomfort and insecurity in her own body
7:57 - Stepping on the scale in SHOCK by the results
11:06 - Learning how to lose weight
14:07 - Adapting to a rigid schedule 
16:51 - The emotional struggle of losing weight
20:44 - The #1 motivator behind her weight loss 
27:06 - Letting go of shame
28:50 - The challenge of balancing health and social life
34:40 - The fear of being unattractive to husband
37:16 - Proudest moment in her fitness journey
42:48 - A message for those who want to transform their health
44:40 - How to find Ashley on social media

When is the best time to start investing in yourself and why is it so important? My dad Gary Ginsburg answers that question by walking us through his journey of self-development from his early 30's up until now. 

0:56 - Gary as a teenager in high school
2:06 - Challenges during college
3:44 - Reliance on wife for self-esteem
5:10 - Gary's experience of himself early on in his marriage
7:05 - The incident that prompted Gary to start therapy
9:08 - Day-to-day struggles
11:10 - Main learnings from therapy
11:38 - A teaching from his therapist about reaction vs. response
12:46 - Seeing a healer for the first time
13:45 - Gary's feedback from people about his anger issues
15:01 - Learning about the different love languages
17:53 - Gary's greatest challenge as an analytical person
19:03 - Personal development trainings
21:18 - The personality trait that helped him most in his healing  journey
23:18 - The key to a healthy relationship
23:40 - An "aha" moment about resisting vs. surrendering
25:40 - Personal growth can be painful, but it's worth it
27:14 - Shana shares the impact of her dad's growth on her life
29:19 - Gary answers the question of, "When is the best time to pursue your personal development journey?"
31:31 - A touching message from Gary's healer

The Co-Elevate Podcast with Shana is finally here! Get ready to kick off your 2023 with the confidence and clarity you've been looking for! Join me and my inspiring guests every Sunday as we learn, grow, and "figure out" life in our 20's together! Buckle up.... because it's gonna be a wild ride!