Are you a new mom or mom-to-be feeling overwhelmed by all the changes—physically, mentally, and emotionally—that come with pregnancy and postpartum? In this powerful episode, Shannon sits down with functional nutritionist and birth doula Sammie Terbrack to reveal what really matters for your recovery, healing, and long-term well-being after birth.

Sammie shares her personal journey from fitness trainer to motherhood and how her own experiences exposed the massive gap in support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Together, they break down the essential strategies every woman needs to feel nourished, strong, and truly supported—no matter where you are on your motherhood journey.

What You’ll Learn:

1. The real timeline for postpartum healing—and why “six weeks” is a myth
2. Why postpartum recovery starts before you get pregnant
3. How your nervous system, stress, and emotions affect your body after birth
4. Practical tips for eating and moving your body during each trimester
5. How to honor your body’s needs (even when you feel pressured to “bounce back”)
6. Creating a birth and postpartum plan that supports both you and your baby
7. The impact of generational patterns, trauma, and mindset on your motherhood experience
8. Sammie’s advice for thriving through fertility challenges, pregnancy, and postpartum

Sammie Terbrack

1. Instagram: @sammie.terbrack
2. About Sammie
3. Email: [email protected]

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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.

1. Why beating yourself up after vacation actually slows progress
2. The one thing you shouldn’t do when you get home
3. How hydration helps reduce bloat and fatigue
4. Real-food tips to de-stress and de-puff naturally
5. How to plan your workouts and meals for a smooth comeback

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2. Learn more at thewellnessparadigm.com

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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:

1. Why so many women are stuck in symptom cycles (and what finally breaks them)
2. The 5 must-know foundations for lasting energy and healing
3. Lacey’s story: From antibiotics and body image to functional healing
4. Why diet and supplements alone aren’t enough to solve the root cause
5. The hidden connection between childhood experiences, trauma, and your health
6. Practical ways to support your nervous system and stop burnout for good
7. How to stop wasting money on unnecessary labs and quick-fix trends
8. 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

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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:

1. How to set realistic goals that fit your holiday schedule
2. Smart nutrition strategies to stay balanced (without restriction!)
3. Simple stress-reduction practices to calm your nervous system
4. Tips for mindful eating and enjoying your favorite treats
5. Ways to stay active—even with limited time

Connect with Shannon:

1. Instagram: @thewellnessparadigm
2. Website: thewellnessparadigm.com

Brought to you by The Wellness Paradigm — shifting the way women understand and heal their bodies.

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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:

1. Why binge and emotional eating are not your fault (and why willpower doesn’t work)
2. The 5 somatic secrets to end the binge-restrict cycle for good
3. Simple somatic check-ins you can start using today
4. How trauma and stress disconnect you from your body’s cues
5. Practical steps to start feeling safe and at home in your body
6. Real success stories from Stephanie’s clients

Guest Links:

1. Stephanie Mara Fox: Website | Somatic Eating
2. Instagram: @_stephaniemara
3. Podcast: Satiated

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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:

1. How to start honest money conversations and ditch the shame
2. Why traditional financial advice often leaves women behind
3. The basics of the Infinite Banking Concept (and how it puts you in control)
4. Mindset shifts to break free from scarcity and start building wealth
5. Real talk on family, relationships, and money management
6. Action steps to get clear on your finances, track your net worth, and grow your wealth—no matter your starting point

Connect with Hannah:

1. TheMoneyMultiplier.com
2. HannahKesler.com
3. IG: @the.money.multiplier | @hannah_kesler
4. Podcast: The Money Multiplier Podcast

Tune in to break the money taboo and start your journey to financial empowerment!

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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:

1. Real talk on postpartum anxiety, messy houses, and mom guilt
2. Fast & healthy meal prep for busy moms (her freezer prep hacks!)
3. Why 5-minute walks and protein smoothies matter more than perfect workouts
4. How to handle intense sugar cravings while breastfeeding
5. Tips for feeling more joy—even when you’re exhausted

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Instagram: @mads_gainz

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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:

1. Why burnout is often a systems problem, not a stamina problem
2. How to build a business that runs with you, not drains you
3. The truth about “feminine energy” and how to embody it without losing your edge
4. Why comparison culture keeps so many women stuck in self-doubt
5. What it really means to build scalable systems that create freedom and flow
6. The mindset shift every woman needs to go from survival to CEO

Connect with Melanie:

1. Website: https://www.lifestyleind.com
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mel.brandt
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelBrandt
4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifestyleind

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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:

1. Why your hormones can’t balance in a stressed-out body
2. How “doing more” (exercise, dieting, hustling) keeps your metabolism stuck
3. The connection between your nervous system and fat loss resistance
4. Why mindset and self-talk impact hormone regulation more than macros do
5. Functional strategies for adrenal repair, stress recovery, and true energy
6. How to build safety, not pressure, into your healing journey

Connect with Vanessa:

1. IG: @vanessagfitness
2. Email: [email protected]

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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:

1. The critical difference between dopamine and oxytocin (and why most stress advice is designed for men)
2. Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout are so common in high-achieving women
3. How trauma and “doing it all yourself” can keep you stuck in stress cycles
4. What actually works to calm your nervous system, balance hormones, and improve energy for women
5. 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:

1. Instagram: @kendallhitch
2. Website: healwithkendall.com

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