What if your lowest point—your most painful, dismissed, misunderstood chapter—was actually the beginning of everything? In this deeply personal episode, Shannon sits down with Dr. Daniel Farkas, chiropractor and certified functional medicine practitioner, to revisit the origin of her own healing journey… and the moment that shifted her entire purpose.

This isn’t just about lab tests and protocols. It’s about trust, belief, energy, and the ripple effect of healing work that changes generations.

Shannon opens up about the time she went from winning a bodybuilding competition… to barely being able to walk, riddled with pain, and dismissed by the very system she trusted. And how one doctor refused to give up on her—even when she wanted to give up on herself.

Together, they unpack:

• What “root cause” healing really means (it’s deeper than you think)
• Why functional labs were just one step on the path—not the final answer
• How energetic and emotional healing creates rapid physical transformation
• The myth of “doing more” and why healing often comes from doing less
• The truth about trauma, nervous system overload, and why women feel stuck
• What happens when you stop treating symptoms… and start honoring your body’s intelligence

Whether you’re a practitioner, a woman on your own healing journey, or someone who’s been told “everything looks normal” while feeling anything but—this episode will speak to your soul.

It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the reason Shannon never gives up on the women she serves.

Connect with Dr. Farkas

backtohealthnaturalsolutions.com | herfunctionalwellness.com

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What if the weight you think you're "stuck at" isn't actually your body's permanent set point—but just a sign that your metabolism needs a reset?

In this episode, Shannon sits down with Meghan Hardy, Founder & CEO of Fitness Uncharted and host of the Muscle Makeover podcast. Meghan shares her personal transformation from binge-restrict cycles to gaining 30+ pounds while achieving her best body composition ever—and why the scale had been lying to her the whole time.

You'll hear:

• Why gaining 30 pounds led to Meghan's healthiest, strongest self
• The truth about body fat set points and how to actually change them
• Why eating more is often the answer to breaking through plateaus
• How building muscle changes everything about your metabolism
• The exit strategy most programs never teach you
• What food freedom really means (hint: it's not just eating whatever you want)

If you're tired of losing and regaining the same weight or feeling stuck at a certain number, this conversation will shift everything you thought you knew about your body's potential.

Connect with Meghan Hardy

Instagram: @fitnessuncharted

Podcast: The Muscle Makeover Podcast

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What if self-care isn’t just what you do, but the energy you bring to it?

In this episode, Shannon sits down with energy healer and self-care coach Tenya Eickenberg to explore how true healing goes far beyond bubble baths and green smoothies.

Tenya shares her personal story of overcoming anxiety, depression, and burnout—not with quick fixes, but by returning to herself through energy healing, emotional release, and science-backed micro-practices.

You’ll hear:

• Why self-care is an energetic state, not a to-do list
• The most common blocks that keep women stuck in survival mode
• How polyvagal theory, somatic healing, and energy work help regulate the nervous system
• Tenya’s favorite grounding rituals and practical steps for sustainable healing
• Why small, consistent practices matter more than occasional big gestures

If you’re tired of surface-level wellness advice and ready for a deeper, more sustainable path to feeling like yourself again, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Tenya Eickenberg

Website: designyourexistence.com

Instagram: @designyourexistence

Facebook: Design Your Existence

YouTube: Design Your Existence

Podcast: The Metamorphosis Project

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