Is pain just a normal part of aging—or is that a myth that's holding women back?

Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with movement therapist and rehabilitation expert Theresa Le Sliworsky to uncover the truth about injury recovery, chronic pain, and how women can stay strong, active, and pain-free well into their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Too many women are told to "push through" pain—but what if that mindset is actually causing long-term damage?

Theresa explains why proper rehabilitation is critical after injury, what really happens in the body when pain is ignored, and how small compensations today can lead to chronic issues years down the road. If you've ever wondered whether your pain is "normal," this conversation will change the way you think about your body.

We also dive into:

• Why some women develop chronic pain while others fully recover
• The difference between normal soreness and pain that needs attention
• When to seek help—and which professional to see (physio, chiropractor, massage, etc.)
• The critical window for early intervention after injury
• How nutrition impacts inflammation, healing, and long-term pain
• How smart rehab actually supports strength training and an active lifestyle after 40

Theresa's biggest message? Don't wait.
Ignoring pain doesn't make you tough—it delays healing and can lead to bigger problems down the road.

If you're an active woman who wants to stay strong, mobile, and independent for life, this episode is a must-listen.

✨ Plus, Theresa shares practical, real-life strategies you can start using today to protect your body, reduce pain, and keep doing what you love.

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Cansports Wellness &Therapy

www.cansports.org

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What if the life you're dreaming about is waiting on the other side of one bold "yes"?

In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with nomadic entrepreneur and boutique travel agency owner Julie Rose to explore what it really means to live a life of adventure—especially in midlife and beyond.

Julie shares how losing her job—and the identity tied to it—became the unexpected catalyst for a life-changing journey. One trip turned into a completely new way of living, proving that what feels like an ending can actually be the beginning of everything.

Together, the ladies dive into a truth many women quietly carry:
Too many are waiting… wishing… and putting off adventure. And over time, that hesitation can turn into resentment—toward ourselves or the people around us.

But there is another way.

This episode is your invitation to stop waiting and start living.

Alli, Shawna, and Julie also reflect on their recent transformational women's group trip to Peru with 25 incredible women. What could have been overwhelming or chaotic turned into something deeply meaningful—a powerful, drama-free experience filled with connection, growth, courage, and unforgettable memories.

They share:

• Why group travel can be the safest, easiest way to step outside your comfort zone
• The difference between a typical vacation and truly transformational travel
• How cultural immersion and physical challenges spark confidence and personal growth
• Why women traveling solo (even without knowing anyone) often have the most powerful experiences
• The unexpected bond that forms when women say "yes" together

If you listened to Episode 128, where three travelers shared their experiences, this episode gives you the hosts' behind-the-scenes perspective on why these trips are so impactful—and why they matter so much right now.

Because here's the truth:
Adventure doesn't require permission. It requires a decision.

And no matter your age, your next chapter can be your most exciting one yet.

✨ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
We are officially planning our next Women's Only Wellness Sabbatical to Iceland in September 2027—and YOU are invited.
If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it.

👉 Learn more about Julie Rose & JOIN US IN ICELAND! Check the link https://juliedevivre.com/iceland/ to join the interest list and be the first to get details.

This episode is for you if:

• You feel stuck, restless, or ready for more
• You've been waiting for the "right time" to travel or try something new
• You want deeper connection, confidence, and purpose in midlife
• You're ready to stop dreaming and start doing

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What happens when 25 women—many over 50, many who've never traveled solo—say YES to a life-changing adventure?

In this humorous and mighty episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with three incredible women—Lenora, Kathy, and Kim—who took a bold leap and joined a 10-day Women's Sabbatical to Peru with Julie Rose. What unfolded was more than just a trip… it was transformation.

From the breathtaking beauty of Machu Picchu to the intense physical and mental challenge of the 1-Day Inca Trail hike to the Sun Gate, these women share raw, honest stories about stepping outside their comfort zones—and discovering who they truly are on the other side.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

• What holds women back from travel—and how to move past fear and doubt
• The courage it takes to travel without a spouse or companion for the first time
• How Lenora overcame resistance at home and chose herself anyway
• Kim's emotional journey conquering the Inca Trail in her 60s (and why it was one of the hardest things she's ever done)
• Kathy's pivot when altitude sickness forced her to change plans—and how it led to unexpected joy
• The truth about "drama" on women's trips—and what actually happens when empowered women come together
• Why saying YES to adventure in midlife can completely redefine your future

These women didn't just travel—they faced fears of the unknown, high altitude, physical limits, social anxiety, and even snakes in the Amazon jungle. And what they found was strength, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility.

If you've ever thought:
"Maybe someday…"
"What if I can't…"
"I wish I had someone to go with…"

This episode is your sign.

Because the truth is—adventure doesn't have an age limit. And your most exciting chapter might just be ahead of you.

🌍 And this is just the beginning…
We're already planning our next Girls Talk Healthy Aging adventure—and YOU are invited.

✨ Join us in Iceland in September 2027! ✨
If exploring breathtaking landscapes, connecting with incredible women, and challenging yourself in new ways sounds like your kind of adventure, keep listening and stay tuned.

More details are coming soon—so be on the lookout!

💥 Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s or beyond, this conversation will inspire you to stop waiting, trust yourself, and say YES to the experiences calling your name.

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What happens when the life you've built for decades suddenly changes—and you're left asking, "Who am I now?"

In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Dee Webb—wildlife photographer, yoga instructor, and global entrepreneur living between Canada and Costa Rica—to explore how one simple decision can completely transform your life: saying yes.

For 27 years, Dee built a meaningful career running a childcare business from her home. But when her children grew up and left the nest, she found herself facing overwhelming loneliness, loss of identity, and a lack of community. With her support system also struggling, Dee hit a crossroads that so many women experience in midlife.

Then—unexpectedly—she walked into a yoga class.

Not as the "flexible yoga girl," but as a woman searching for emotional healing, clarity, and purpose.

That moment led her to yoga therapy training… which sparked a journey of self-discovery, courage, and ultimately, reinvention.

From reconnecting with her love of the outdoors (rooted in her childhood in Australia) to saying YES to a spontaneous opportunity in Costa Rica after a simple Facebook post—Dee's story is proof that it's never too late to rewrite your life.

After a close friend's terminal cancer diagnosis gave her a new perspective, Dee made a life-altering mindset shift:
👉 Say no, and you'll always wonder. Say yes, and you might fall—but you'll learn, grow, and say yes again.

Today, she's a thriving entrepreneur, tour leader, and partner in a photography business—while also modeling for her daughters what it truly means to choose yourself.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to rebuild your identity after kids leave home (empty nest recovery)
• Why saying YES is the key to midlife reinvention and personal growth
• How yoga can support emotional healing—not just physical fitness
• The mindset shift that turns fear into opportunity
• How to create community and purpose after major life transitions
• Why choosing yourself is one of the most powerful lessons you can teach your children

If you're navigating midlife changes, feeling stuck, or craving more purpose, adventure, and fulfillment—this conversation will inspire you to take your first bold step.

To Learn more about Dee Webb visit:

https://www.deewebbphotography.com

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Menopause is more than hot flashes and hormone shifts — it's a full-life transition affecting physical health, mental clarity, emotional regulation, daily routines, and identity. So why aren't more women being offered practical, lifestyle-based solutions?

In this powerful episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with occupational therapist Susanne Williams to explore the surprising and powerful intersection between occupational therapy and menopause.

Many women don't realize that occupational therapy isn't just for injury recovery — it's about helping people function better in daily life. And menopause may be one of the most important life phases where that support is needed.

We discuss:

• How menopause creates physical and mental stress during an already emotional life stage
• Brain fog, fatigue, sleep disruption, and overwhelm
• Why feeling "out of control" is common — and what to do about it
• How occupational therapy assesses lifestyle patterns and daily demands
• Creating personalized, practical plans that actually work
• Why social media menopause hacks can distract from what truly moves the needle
• Trendy fixes (including weighted vests for menopausal women) and how to evaluate what's evidence-based
• The "big levers" that actually improve quality of life during perimenopause and menopause

Susanne shares how she informally surveyed a large women's group she's part of and discovered just how valuable occupational therapy tools could be during this transition. What she found confirmed what many women are quietly experiencing: menopause isn't just hormonal — it's occupational.

This conversation cuts through the noise of quick fixes and Instagram trends and instead focuses on sustainable lifestyle design, habit restructuring, energy management, and environmental adjustments that support women through perimenopause and menopause.

If you're navigating:

• Menopause symptoms
• Perimenopause anxiety or overwhelm
• Midlife lifestyle stress
• Or wondering which menopause solutions actually work

This episode offers clarity, strategy, and empowerment.

Because healthy aging isn't about chasing every new trend — it's about using smart, evidence-based approaches to help your body and brain function at their best.

🎧 Listen now and discover how occupational therapy may be the missing link in your menopause support plan.

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Are you a woman over 40 wondering what's next? Feeling the pressure of anti-aging messaging, bored with your career, experiencing income disparity, or starting over after divorce? This episode is your rally cry.

Please note: This episode contains explicit language.

On this powerful episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr interview midlife women's empowerment leader Jen Marples — founder of The Jen Marples Show and creator of the YNTFO™ (You're Not Too F***ing Old) Pro-Age Movement. Not this episode has explicit language

Jen is a global voice for women redefining success after 40, 50, and beyond. At 50, standing at a personal and professional turning point, she chose reinvention over resignation — and built a movement helping women pivot toward passion, purpose, financial empowerment, and bold visibility.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• Why women are told they're "too young, too old, too much, not enough" — and how to break that narrative
• Reinventing your career after 40 or 50 with confidence
• Women's economic realities, income disparity, and why divorce can impact financial security after 65
• The truth about the anti-aging industry and how pro-age thinking changes everything
• The importance of community and building powerful circles of women
• How to check in with yourself and redefine success on your terms
• Why midlife is not decline — it's expansion

If you care about healthy aging, women's financial empowerment, menopause mindset, reinvention after 50, female entrepreneurship, or building confidence in midlife — this conversation will light you up.

Jen combines bold honesty, practical wisdom, and unapologetic truth to remind women everywhere:

You are not too old.
You are not too late.
You are just getting started.

This episode is for every woman navigating midlife transitions, career pivots, divorce recovery, aging with confidence, or simply wanting more from the second half of life.

#YNTFO

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https://joinvineyard.com

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are everywhere right now — but what actually happens when you take them? How do you prevent muscle loss, frailty, and rapid weight loss? And why should obesity be treated as the chronic disease it is — not a TikTok trend?

In today's episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with registered dietitian Summer Kessel from Vineyard (joinvineyard.com).

Summer offers a rare and deeply informed perspective:
She not only works with patients taking GLP-1 medications — she is also a GLP-1 patient herself.

Together, we explore:

• What GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide) actually do in the body
• The most common side effects — and how to manage them safely
• The real risk of losing weight too quickly
• Muscle loss, frailty, and why strength training is non-negotiable
• Why obesity requires specialized medical care — not social media advice
• The emotional and psychological impact of weight loss
• Loose skin, cellulite, and the reality of body image after weight loss
• Why health improvements matter more than aesthetics
• The dangers of learning medication protocols from TikTok and Facebook groups
• How proper nutrition and mindset work alongside GLP-1 medications

Summer shares candidly about her own journey — including how her body changed, how she navigated side effects, and what she wishes more women understood before starting these medications.

We also discuss why working with a provider who specializes in obesity medicine is critical. This is not a cosmetic quick fix. It is treatment for a chronic disease that deserves expert care.

If you're considering semaglutide, currently taking a GLP-1, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to understand the conversation happening in our culture right now — this episode is essential listening.

Summer is also the author of:
Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications — a practical and empowering guide to navigating nutrition, mindset, and sustainable results while on GLP-1 medications.

Links to her book and cookbook are included below.

This conversation cuts through the noise and brings evidence-based clarity to one of the most talked-about topics in women's health today.

If you care about healthy aging, metabolic health, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality — don't miss this one.

🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share with a woman who needs facts — not fear — about GLP-1 medications.

For more information on Summer Kessel:

If you are looking for GLP-1 or nutrition-related care, visit https://joinvineyard.com

To collaborate with Summer in a professional capacity, visit SummertheDietitian.com

To order Summer's Book | Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and

Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications, visit here: https://geni.us/GLP1

To order Summer's Cookbook | Simple Meal Solutions for GLP-1 Diets, visit here:

https://geni.us/Meals4GLP1

Her Book: Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications

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Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound really the breakthrough everyone says they are? What happens when you stop taking them? Do they cause muscle loss?

In this evidence-based episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerrinterview obesity medicine specialist Spencer Nadolsky, DO, ABOM, ABCL — a board-certified expert in obesity medicine and lipidology.

Dr. Nadolsky breaks down the science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound and explains:

• How GLP-1 medications reduce hunger, cravings, and calorie intake
• What happens to your appetite and fullness signals
• What really happens if you stop the medication
• The truth about muscle loss (and why strength training matters)
• The 10-year evolution of weight loss medications
• What the next decade of obesity treatment looks like
• The danger of "natural GLP-1 booster" supplements (why they're scams)

Dr. Nadolsky also explains how obesity treatment has dramatically changed healthcare delivery — and why having a knowledgeable medical provider matters when navigating insurance changes, side effects, or compounded versions of these drugs.

He now treats patients nationwide through his online obesity clinic, Vineyard, where patients receive access to both a physician and a dietitian for comprehensive support while using GLP-1 medications.

If you're considering GLP-1 drugs, currently taking semaglutide or tirzepatide, or want clear, science-backed answers about modern weight loss medications — this episode delivers clarity without hype.

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