A series of podcasts about getting fit and staying healthy with ACE Certified Personal Fitness Trainer Lisa Ritchie. Feel free to leave me a positive review on Apple Podcasts, and if you really like it; click the sponsor button! All of your help and encouragement is appreciated. Cover art photo provided by JanFillem on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@janfillem
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Kia ora, you’ve joined the 'Ideas that Grow’ podcast - brought to you by Rural Leaders. In this series we’ll be drawing on the insights from innovative rural leaders, to help plant ideas that grow, so our regions can flourish. Ideas That Grow is presented in association with Farmer's Weekly. All guests are arranged by Rural Leaders, whose mission is to grow world class leaders through the Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarship and Kellogg Rural Leadership programme.
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Welcome to the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, a podcast where we dive deep into pressing health & fitness issues that women face. Whether you're struggling with shedding extra pounds, navigating the overwhelming world of dieting, finding the right fitness routine, managing your mental health, or embracing the changes that come with aging and menopause, this podcast has got you covered. Join hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr as they bring you candid conversations, expert advice, and pers ...
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107: Over 50 and Feeling It: Real Talk on Aging, Injury, and Self-Care: With Dr. Dan Ritchie
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46:19In this deeply relatable episode of The Girl Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Dr. Dan Ritchie, the founder of the Functional Aging Institute, for an honest conversation about the physical and emotional challenges that come with turning 50 — even for lifelong fitness professionals. Dr. Dan opens up abo…
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106: Healing From an Eating Disorder and Aging Strong: With Keli Roberts
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51:07From Hollywood trainer to global fitness icon, Keli Roberts has spent nearly four decades inspiring people around the world to move, strengthen, and thrive. In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminskiand Alli Kerr sit down with the Fitness Queen herself to talk about her extraordinary career and the lessons she's …
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105: The Truth About Calories, Protein, and Midlife Metabolism: With Dr Joe Klemczewski
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1:01:35This episode will help you take the emotion out of nutrition and see food as a tool to help you live your healthiest, most energetic life. Alli and Shawna sit down with Dr. Joe Klemczewski, known as the Godfather of Flexible Dieting and the pioneer of macronutrient tracking—a concept that's transformed the world of nutrition and fitness. As the Own…
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104: The Power of Sport for Mind & Body: With Lisa Bennion Rasmussen
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33:16Join us for an engaging conversation about how sport unites communities, strengthens mental health, and reminds us of the best in humanity—whether we're cheering from the stands or lacing up our own shoes. Co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Lisa Bennion Rasmussen, Chief Revenue Officer of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation (UOLF).…
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Richard Green |Time to think differently about our food and fibre value chains
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16:27In this episode of Ideas That Grow, Bryan Gibson, Farmers Weekly managing editor, talks to Richard Green, farmer, director and 2025 Value Chain Innovation Programme alum. Richard discusses his background and his Value Chain Innovation Programme experience, and offers keen insight into why understanding value chains and value chain models is so impo…
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103: Living Boldly In Your Second Half: With Sandy Zimmerman
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53:56At 49, Sandy Zimmerman is proving that midlife isn't the end of the story—it's the beginning of your biggest, boldest chapter yet. Sandy Zimmerman—a 10-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, motivational speaker, and author—is here to talk about living boldly in the second half of life. Since her last appearance, Sandy has gone all-in on her missi…
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102: Bouncing Back Strong: With Teresa Burkett
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35:25In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski welcome back Teresa Burkett for her second appearance on the show. Teresa, known to her 290K+ Instagram followers as Silver is the New Strong, is a shining example of healthy aging through strength, movement, and mindset. She first joined us on Episode 4…
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101: Finding Unity After The Charlie Kirk Assassination: With Utah First Lady Abby Cox, Tim Shriver & Tami Pyfer
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44:50In this special episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, we confront a tragic event that has reverberated across our communities—the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. As we reflect on the current state of our society, we recognize the urgent need for meaningful conversations that promote understanding, unity, and comp…
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100: Our 100th Episode: Reflections, Favorites, and the Future of Healthy Aging: With Shawna Kaminski & Alli Kerr
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42:58We're celebrating a huge milestone on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast—our **100th episode!** Co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski take a moment to reflect on how this journey began, from their first conversations to creating a space where women can find trusted, relatable, and science-backed information on health, wellness, and aging well. T…
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Thomas Holmes | Insight into arable’s future in Canterbury
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17:32Thomas Holmes is an arable farmer and a 2024 Kellogg Scholar. In this podcast he talks to Bryan Gibson, Farmers Weekly managing editor, about his family farm’s evolution, overseas experience, his Kellogg research report and his Kellogg experience. Thomas unpacks his report’s ‘what next’ view of arable farming in Canterbury. He discusses profitabili…
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99: Is Any Amount Of Alcohol Healthy? With Dr. Gregory Charlop
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1:01:46If you've ever wondered how alcohol really fits into a healthy aging lifestyle, this episode delivers science, common sense, and empowering advice that will help you make the best choices for your body, mind, and future. Co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski welcome a powerhouse guest: Dr. Gregory Charlop. A UCLA and Stanford-trained, double-board…
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98: Your Guide to Laughing Through Midlife: With Comedian Colleen Landry
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52:02In this lighthearted and laughter-filled episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr welcome Canadian author and comedian Colleen Landry. Colleen has a gift for helping us see the humor in everyday life, and she proves that aging really does become more manageable with a smile. What makes Colleen especially relatable…
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97: Don't Miss Out: Join Our Exclusive 9-Day Girls Sabbatical to Peru: With Alli, Shawna, & Julie
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59:58Too often, women put their dreams and adventures on hold, waiting for the "perfect time." Alli and Shawna are here to remind you that *today is the perfect time* to prioritize yourself, your joy, and your well-being. That's why they're beyond excited to share details about a once-in-a-lifetime adventure designed just for women: the **Girls Talk Hea…
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96: How to Keep Moving While Recovering from an Injury: With Alwyn Cosgrove
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57:47In this get real episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski welcome renowned fitness authority Alwyn Cosgrove. An accomplished athlete turned coach, national fitness speaker, educator, author, and co-owner of Results Fitness in Santa Clarita, California, Alwyn's experience spans decades—and his perspecti…
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95: What's Wrong with Women's Health Media? With Ann Marie McQueen
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52:54Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with seasoned journalist and menopause truth-teller Ann Marie McQueen. Ann Marie shares her fascinating journey from Canada to the Middle East, where she's lived for 17 years after relocating to Abu Dhabi for a journalism role. But her real transformation began when she entered perimenopause—and found herself …
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94: Train Smarter, Heal Better & Age Stronger: With Lauren Eirk
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53:32We have fitness industry veteran Lauren Eirk, who brings over 40 years of experience—and a lifetime of personal transformation—to the conversation. From struggling with an eating disorder and overexercising in her youth to enduring injuries, surgeries, and long recoveries, Lauren shares how a painful journey led her to shift her mindset around move…
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Richard Dawkins | A farmer’s rural leadership journey
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16:19In this episode of Ideas That Grow, Bryan Gibson, Farmers Weekly managing editor, talks to Richard Dawkins, 2023 Kellogg Scholar and Marlborough sheep and beef farmer. He is also the new meat and wool chair for Federated Farmers. Richard discusses his family’s diverse 602-hectare farm operation, which includes sheep, cattle, forestry, and viticultu…
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93: How to Sleep Better Without Always Reaching for Meds: With Dr. Leigha Saunders
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44:11On this episode co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski dive into a topic that affects nearly every woman at some stage of life—SLEEP STRUGGLES. They are joined by naturopathic doctor and sleep expert Dr. Leigha Saunders, who unpacks the complex reasons why women, especially during perimenopause and post-menopause, experience more frequent and frust…
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92: Becoming Happier While Growing Older: With Dr. Kerry Burnight
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59:32Today we share the mic with the remarkable Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist, speaker, and author of the brand-new book Joyspan. Dr. Burnight challenges the cultural narrative that aging equals decline and shows us how to reframe our mindset to embrace the gifts that come with getting older. As the daughter of 96-year-old social media sensation B…
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91: The Secret To Feeling Good In Your Body: With Ashlee Booth
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34:39In this inspiring episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with the remarkable Ashlee Booth, a 28-year-old student of fitness and a personal training client of Alli's. Unlike many who enter the fitness world with weight loss as their primary goal, Ashlee stands out for her unique focus on buil…
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90: Age Defying Secrets of A 70 Year Old: With Cindy Gibson
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42:20In this refreshing episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with the radiant and vibrant Cindy Gibson as she celebrates a major milestone—her 70th birthday. Cindy opens up about what turning 70 truly means to her and how she's embracing this chapter of life with strength, purpose, and a whole lot of posit…
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89: How to Build Mental Toughness and Never Give Up: With Linh Huynh
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59:55We welcome the incredibly inspiring Linh Huynh. Linh's life story begins in the chaos of war-torn Southeast Asia, where her parents made a daring escape by boat, landing in a refugee camp in Indonesia. While her older siblings endured the brunt of hardship, Linh grew up feeling shielded—and that protection came with a heavy dose of survivor's guilt…
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Hugh Ritchie | Leadership, innovating in arable – and Nuffield
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14:12In this podcast, Hugh Ritchie, 2000 Nuffield Scholar and Hawke’s Bay farmer, shares his leadership journey and insights with Farmers Weekly managing editor Bryan Gibson. Hugh discusses growing Drumpeel Farms into a diverse 2000-hectare operation, the impact of his Nuffield experience on his personal growth, and on irrigation and strip tillage and t…
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88: Why Play Isn't Just for Kids (And How It Keeps You Young): With Jennifer Konopaki
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34:08We are welcoming Jennifer Konopaki, Vice President of Sport at WinSport in Calgary, Alberta. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for physical literacy and believes that movement is a birthright—regardless of age, ability, or body type. Her career has been dedicated to creating environments that encourage people to move more, and she shares how the bu…
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87: Discovering Intuitive Eating: A Journey to a Healthier Relationship with Food: With Shawna Kaminski
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27:46In this episode, Shawna dives deep into the concept of intuitive eating, exploring what it means to be an intuitive eater and why striving for this lifestyle can transform your relationship with food. Join her as she discusses practical strategies for incorporating intuitive eating principles into your daily life, including the powerful habit of fo…
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86: How I Quit My Job, Sold My House and Traveled The World Before Age 40: With Julie Rose
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51:15In this empowering episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, cohosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with the inspiring Julie Rose—a full-time nomad, minimalist, finance/FIRE blogger, and solo female traveler. Julie shares her incredible journey of breaking away from the traditional path to create a life truly designed on her own terms. In 2020, …
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85: Not a Fitness Pro? No Problem—How Consistency Keeps This 80-Year-Old Thriving: With Sharon Rutherford
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36:00In this inspiring episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts and fitness trainers Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with someone who redefines what it means to be fit—Sharon Rutherford. At nearly 80 years old, Sharon is still going strong as a substitute school teacher and a dedicated participant in Shawna's online workouts via Zoom. She ma…
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