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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Join Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox and her friends for timely and candid conversations with fascinating people with unique perspectives in an effort to unite us all through our common humanity. Each week, Abby dives into discussions on topics ranging from education to motherhood to mental health and beyond. Abby is an outspoken advocate for “getting proximate” with people who have different viewpoints, and using her platform as Utah’s First Lady to combat the empathy crisis our country is facin ...
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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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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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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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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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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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84: How to Know When Aging Parents Need Help: With Jana Yawn
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38:36In this eye-opening episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Jana Yawn, owner of Lakeview Retirement Community in Baxley, Georgia. Jana shares her extensive experience and insights into the often-overlooked topic of care options for aging adults—whether it’s for our parents or ourselves. …
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83: This 74 Year Old Pole Dance Champion Defies Aging: With Greta Pontarelli
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29:35In this inspiring episode of *The Girls Talk Healthy Aging* podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with 74-year-old powerhouse Greta Pontarelli—16-time World Champion in Pole Art/Dance. Greta’s journey didn’t start on a stage or with a trophy in hand; it began at age 59 when a diagnosis of osteopenia and a family history of osteop…
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82: Breaking Limits and World Records at Age 59: DonnaJean Wilde
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45:43Join Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr as they welcome back an incredible guest — DonnaJean Wilde! Last time, DonnaJean amazed us by setting the Guinness World Record for the longest plank at over 4.5 hours. This time, she’s back with an even bigger accomplishment: breaking the Guinness World Record for the most push-ups completed by a female in one ho…
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81: The Psychology of Exercise Motivation: With Dr. Sabrena Jo, PhD
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38:45In this episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski are joined by Dr. Sabrena Jo, the Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. Dr. Jo brings her extensive research and expertise on the psychology of exercise, particularly focusing on the factors that motivate individua…
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80: Discovering Your True Self: With Carrie Genzel
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59:03In this episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with actress and mental health advocate Carrie Genzel to discuss her inspiring journey from a shy child to a successful actress who has faced and overcome immense mental health struggles. Carrie opens up about her early years in the industry, st…
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79: Why Obesity Doesn’t End With Weight Loss: With Dr. Robyn Pashby
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46:00Today we are learning from Dr. Robyn Pashby, a Clinical Health Psychologist specializing in weight management and obesity. Dr. Pashby sheds light on the long-standing stigma surrounding obesity and how medical professionals are shifting the conversation to focus on treating the person first rather than just the disease. She discusses the complex em…
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78: Reinventing Yourself At Every Age: With Maria Gonzalez
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44:21Today on *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Maria Gonzales, CEO of Club Fitness Greensboro, to explore how fitness evolves as we age. Maria’s fitness journey began at just five years old when she was a competitive swimmer in Colombia. She dedicated a decade to the sport before transitioning to water pol…
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77: Concierge Medicine & Direct Primary Care Explained: With Dr. Jennifer Evans
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46:16In this episode of *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Dr. Jennifer Evans from Rejuvinant Family Health Care to discuss a revolutionary approach to healthcare: Direct Primary Care. Dr. Evans, a primary care physician, spent the first nine years of her career working in a traditional health system where p…
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