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This podcast invites you to move beyond outdated models, surface-level fixes, and the frustrating cycle of doing everything “...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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How many episodes does The Wellness Paradigm have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

The Wellness Paradigm episodes:

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!
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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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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
October 23, 2025Metabolism, Stress, & Energy: The Hidden Key to Women’s Weight Loss with Michele Scarlet
Shannon welcomes Michele Scarlet, functional nutritionist and women’s health expert, for a deep-dive on what really keeps women stuck with weight, low energy, and hormonal chaos.
Michele shares her personal journey: from gym owner and “doing everything right” to burnout, breast implant illness, and the realization that true health runs much deeper than diet and exercise.
They break down the truth about metabolism, why the number on the scale isn’t the best indicator of progress, and why symptoms like poor sleep, fatigue, and gut issues are just as important as weight.
In this episode:
Discover the science and real-life impact of chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation—and why simply “doing more” doesn’t work for high-achieving women.
Learn why self-love, nervous system healing, and mindset rewiring are essential for sustainable results—and how to start shifting your own story, even if you feel stuck.
Practical advice for women in midlife: how to finally see progress, reframe setbacks, and build true resilience in body and mind.

Connect with Michele Scarlet:
Website: michelescarlet.com
Instagram: @michelescarlet_
Share this episode with a friend who needs real answers, not just another diet!
Follow Shannon for more on holistic women’s health and healing.
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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
October 21, 2025Frequency Over Fear: How Tuning Into Your True Self Changes Everything with Sam Altieri
What if the root of healing isn’t another supplement, but the energy you bring to your life? In this episode, Shannon talks with Sam Altieri—speaker, podcast host, and founder of Voice and Visibility—about how raising your frequency can change everything.
We cover:
Why energy (not willpower) is the secret behind real transformation
How emotional baggage can weigh you down—and simple ways to release it
Why most women are taught to shrink themselves, and how to reclaim your full self
The truth about “frequency medicine,” and how to make healing fun again
Sam’s upcoming Frequency Fest and her mission to help you become magnetic

If you’re ready to ditch fear, get unstuck, and embody your truest self, this episode is your permission slip.
Connect with Sam:
Podcast: Let’s Get Weird
TikTok: @voiceandvisibility
Instagram: @samaltieri
voiceinvisibility.com
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
October 16, 2025The Truth About Burnout, Balance, and Building a Life You Love with Million Dollar Mom Natosha Navarro
Are you tired of hustle culture telling you it’s either family or financial freedom—but never both? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Natosha Navarro, co-founder of the Million Dollar Mom Society, to share the real roadmap for women building powerful businesses without sacrificing their health, presence, or purpose.
Inside, you’ll hear:
The hidden cost of mom guilt and how to overcome it
The truth about “balance” as a high-achieving mompreneur
How to spot the difference between fear and true misalignment in your business
What really works when it comes to building wealth as a mother—without burning out
Why nervous system regulation is non-negotiable for scaling your business and staying sane

If you’ve ever felt torn between your ambition and your family, or you want a transparent look behind the scenes of scaling a business as a mom, this episode is for you. Plus: details on how you can get featured in Natosha’s new Amazon Prime docuseries for women entrepreneurs!
Connect with Natosha:
milliondollarmom.org
@natoshamarie on Instagram and Facebook

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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27min
October 14, 2025Birth, Beyond, and Being Seen: Why Women Deserve Support Every Step of the Way with Elisabeth van der Wilt
What if doulas were more than just birth companions? In this episode, holistic doula and women’s health coach Elisabeth van der Wilt shares her journey and how her work supports women not only in birth — but in fertility, postpartum, and beyond. You’ll hear stories, insights, and real-life wisdom for navigating these sacred transitions.
Inside the episode you’ll hear:
What doulas actually do (and how that differs from midwives)
Why emotional, physical, informational support can change your birth experience
How a “birth plan” is just a guide — and flexibility is your secret power
Practical postpartum support ideas many overlook
Elisabeth’s system for always being ready — what’s in her “doula bag”
How she expanded into fertility, menopause, and holistic health
How to pick a doula you’ll click with — energy and values over price

Connect with Elisabeth:
Website: fruitfulwomb.ca
Social: @fruitfulwombdoula (IG, TikTok, FB, YouTube)
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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28min

FAQs about The Wellness Paradigm:

How many episodes does The Wellness Paradigm have?

The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.