The Wellness Paradigm

By Shannon Salge

The Wellness Paradigm is redefining what it means for women to truly heal.

This podcast invites you to move beyond outdated models, surface-level fixes, and the frustrating cycle of doing everything “... more

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The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

The Wellness Paradigm episodes:

December 02, 2025How to Bounce Back After Vacation: Simple Wellness Plan
Ever come home from vacation feeling sluggish, bloated, or “off track”?
In this quick episode, Shannon shares her simple 5-step wellness plan to help you reset your body, mind, and routine after a holiday or trip—without guilt, restriction, or burnout.
You’ll learn how to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset, why the scale lies after travel, and easy ways to reduce inflammation, refocus your habits, and feel like yourself again—fast.
What You’ll Learn:
Why beating yourself up after vacation actually slows progress
The one thing you shouldn’t do when you get home
How hydration helps reduce bloat and fatigue
Real-food tips to de-stress and de-puff naturally
How to plan your workouts and meals for a smooth comeback

Resources:
Follow Shannon on Instagram: @shannon.salge
Learn more at thewellnessparadigm.com

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November 25, 2025The Ultimate Healing Blueprint: 5 Must-Know Fixes for Tired Women with Lacey Iskra
Are you exhausted, bloated, or stuck in a cycle of symptoms that just won’t go away—no matter what you try? In this episode, Shannon sits down with functional women’s health coach, Lacey Iskra, to reveal the real reasons why so many women feel tired, burned out, and overwhelmed on their health journey.
Lacey shares her personal story, from years of antibiotics and birth control to navigating autoimmunity, hormonal chaos, and gut issues. Together, Shannon and Lacey break down 5 foundational fixes that finally helped them—and hundreds of clients—get real answers, deep-rooted healing, and true confidence in their bodies.
You’ll learn why the “one thing” approach never works, how childhood and emotional patterns show up in your health, and what it really takes to heal for good.
What You’ll Learn:
Why so many women are stuck in symptom cycles (and what finally breaks them)
The 5 must-know foundations for lasting energy and healing
Lacey’s story: From antibiotics and body image to functional healing
Why diet and supplements alone aren’t enough to solve the root cause
The hidden connection between childhood experiences, trauma, and your health
Practical ways to support your nervous system and stop burnout for good
How to stop wasting money on unnecessary labs and quick-fix trends
Real talk about healing being “slow, simple, and not always sexy”—and why that’s okay

Guest Links:
Lacey Iskra
Instagram: @laceeiskk
Podcast: The Wellness Effect
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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50min
November 20, 2025How To Stay Healthy and Stress-Free This Holiday Season
The holidays don’t have to mean weight gain, stress, or burnout. In this episode, Shannon shares practical, mindset-driven strategies to help you enjoy the season without losing sight of your health. Learn how to set realistic goals, manage stress, and make smart nutrition choices—all while still savoring your favorite foods and traditions.
From navigating parties and family gatherings to prioritizing rest and balance, this episode will help you create a plan that supports your body and mind during the busiest time of the year.
What You’ll Learn:
How to set realistic goals that fit your holiday schedule
Smart nutrition strategies to stay balanced (without restriction!)
Simple stress-reduction practices to calm your nervous system
Tips for mindful eating and enjoying your favorite treats
Ways to stay active—even with limited time

Connect with Shannon:
Instagram: @thewellnessparadigm
Website: thewellnessparadigm.com

Brought to you by The Wellness Paradigm — shifting the way women understand and heal their bodies.
If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and leave a quick review to support the show!
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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21min
November 18, 2025How to Stop Binge Eating for Good: 5 Somatic Secrets to Food Freedom with Stephanie Mara Fox
Are you tired of feeling trapped in cycles of binge or emotional eating? In this episode, Shannon sits down with somatic nutritional counselor and Somatic Eating™ creator, Stephanie Mara Fox, to uncover the real reasons behind binge eating—and how to break free for good.
Stephanie shares her personal journey, plus 5 somatic secrets that help women heal their relationship with food by blending body-based psychology, trauma recovery, and practical nutrition. Discover why mindset alone isn’t enough, what your cravings are really telling you, and step-by-step ways to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and finally achieve food freedom.
What You’ll Learn:
Why binge and emotional eating are not your fault (and why willpower doesn’t work)
The 5 somatic secrets to end the binge-restrict cycle for good
Simple somatic check-ins you can start using today
How trauma and stress disconnect you from your body’s cues
Practical steps to start feeling safe and at home in your body
Real success stories from Stephanie’s clients

Guest Links:
Stephanie Mara Fox: Website | Somatic Eating
Instagram: @_stephaniemara
Podcast: Satiated

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Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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44min
November 13, 2025Break the Money Taboo: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Empowerment for Women with Hannah Kesler
In this episode, Shannon welcomes financial educator Hannah Kesler to break down the stigma around money and help women take charge of their finances with confidence.
Highlights:
How to start honest money conversations and ditch the shame
Why traditional financial advice often leaves women behind
The basics of the Infinite Banking Concept (and how it puts you in control)
Mindset shifts to break free from scarcity and start building wealth
Real talk on family, relationships, and money management
Action steps to get clear on your finances, track your net worth, and grow your wealth—no matter your starting point

Connect with Hannah:
TheMoneyMultiplier.com
HannahKesler.com
IG: @the.money.multiplier | @hannah_kesler
Podcast: The Money Multiplier Podcast

Tune in to break the money taboo and start your journey to financial empowerment!
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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39min
November 11, 2025The Truth About Postpartum — Balancing Health, Motherhood, and Your Sanity with Madison Feinberg
Madison Feinberg (mom of 3, including rare “momo” twins!) shares her real-life journey through postpartum burnout, anxiety, and survival mode. She gets honest about what it’s really like juggling three under three, letting go of perfection, and finding tiny moments for self-care.
Highlights:
Real talk on postpartum anxiety, messy houses, and mom guilt
Fast & healthy meal prep for busy moms (her freezer prep hacks!)
Why 5-minute walks and protein smoothies matter more than perfect workouts
How to handle intense sugar cravings while breastfeeding
Tips for feeling more joy—even when you’re exhausted

Follow Madison:
Instagram: @mads_gainz
Share this with a new mom who needs a little hope!
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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29min
November 06, 2025The Feminine CEO: Systems, Energy, and Success Without the Hustle Hangover with Melanie Brandt
In this episode, Shannon sits down with Melanie Brandt, CEO of Lifestyle Industries and creator of multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses, to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving online brand — without burning out or losing yourself in the process.
From escaping a toxic relationship and rebuilding her life from scratch to running a global agency from Bali, Mel shares how she turned rock bottom into a multimillion-dollar empire by mastering two things most women avoid: systems and self-trust.
This isn’t just a conversation about business strategy — it’s a deep dive into energetics, embodiment, motherhood, and redefining what feminine leadership looks like when you’re juggling kids, clients, and your calling.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why burnout is often a systems problem, not a stamina problem
How to build a business that runs with you, not drains you
The truth about “feminine energy” and how to embody it without losing your edge
Why comparison culture keeps so many women stuck in self-doubt
What it really means to build scalable systems that create freedom and flow
The mindset shift every woman needs to go from survival to CEO

Connect with Melanie:
Website: https://www.lifestyleind.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel.brandt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelBrandt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifestyleind

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If you loved this episode, please share, subscribe, and leave a review!
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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42min
November 04, 2025The Hormone & Metabolism Fix You’re Overlooking (and Why More Workouts or Perfect Macros Aren’t the Answer) with Vanessa Pozos
You’re tracking your macros, training hard, taking the supplements… yet your body still isn’t responding. You’re tired, bloated, and wondering what else you could possibly do.
In this episode, Shannon Salge sits down with Vanessa Pozos, a functional hormone and metabolism expert, to reveal the real reason women stay stuck in burnout—even when they’re “doing everything right.”
Vanessa shares her own story of hitting rock bottom as a fitness coach: gaining weight, losing energy, and burning out while her business was booming. Together, she and Shannon unpack how stress, perfectionism, and emotional patterns quietly sabotage your hormones, metabolism, and sense of self.
If you’ve ever wondered why traditional health strategies stop working, this conversation will show you what real healing looks like—and why sometimes, doing less is the most powerful move you can make.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your hormones can’t balance in a stressed-out body
How “doing more” (exercise, dieting, hustling) keeps your metabolism stuck
The connection between your nervous system and fat loss resistance
Why mindset and self-talk impact hormone regulation more than macros do
Functional strategies for adrenal repair, stress recovery, and true energy
How to build safety, not pressure, into your healing journey

Connect with Vanessa:
IG: @vanessagfitness
Email: [email protected]

Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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36min
October 30, 2025Rewiring the Female Nervous System: Heal Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Hormone Imbalance with Kendall Hitch
Why do traditional stress management tips work for men but backfire for so many women? Today, Shannon sits down with integrative health practitioner and somatic therapist Kendall Hitch to break down the real, science-backed reasons women need a different approach to nervous system health.
Kendall shares her personal healing journey through autoimmune disease, trauma, and anxiety—and why understanding the unique chemistry of the female nervous system changed everything. Discover:
The critical difference between dopamine and oxytocin (and why most stress advice is designed for men)
Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout are so common in high-achieving women
How trauma and “doing it all yourself” can keep you stuck in stress cycles
What actually works to calm your nervous system, balance hormones, and improve energy for women
Simple, research-backed daily practices to reset your body’s stress response and support true healing

If you’ve tried “all the right things” and still feel anxious, exhausted, or stuck—this episode will help you finally connect the dots. Tune in to learn how understanding your nervous system can transform your health from the inside out.
Connect with Kendall:
Instagram: @kendallhitch
Website: healwithkendall.com

Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it, and leave a review if this resonated!
Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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25min
October 28, 2025Parasites, Frequency, and the Truth About What’s Really Making You Sick with Worm Queen Kim Rogers
Could your brain fog, cravings, skin issues—or even insomnia—be caused by parasites? In this eye-opening episode, Shannon chats with Worm Queen Kim Rogers, founder of RogersHood Apothecary, to uncover the shocking truth about how parasites silently hijack your body and mind.
Kim shares her personal journey from surgeries and chronic illness to building a wellness empire that’s helped thousands reclaim their health.
In This Episode:
The surprising signs of parasite overload
Why gut tests may miss the real problem
How parasites affect your mood, energy & digestion
What makes the Parify Kit different (and powerful)
Why cleansing 3–4x a year is essential

Links:
🔗 Save 10%: rogershood.com/ref/2646/
📲 IG: @mrsrodgers.hood
🎧 Kim’s podcast: What’s Eating You

Get Connected & Stay Inspired:
Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly wellness tips: www.thewellnessparadigm.com/newsletter
Learn about our coaching and testing services: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/
Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration: @Shannon Salge
Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thewellnessparadigm
Take the Metabolic Health Hormone Quiz: https://www.thewellnessparadigm.com/metabolic-health-hormone-harmony-quiz
Join the The Wellness Paradigm: Root-Cause Healing for Hormones, Gut, & Metabolism Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298733640503815
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41min

FAQs about The Wellness Paradigm:

How many episodes does The Wellness Paradigm have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.