The Dr. Shannon Show
Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.
Episodes
207 episodes
#190: If the "burn" isn't building muscle, what is it doing?
A burning sensation happens during resistance exercise and typically occurs with higher rep training. That burning sensation is due to metabolic stress, which was once thought to be the stimulus that builds muscle. This has since been challenge...
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Coffee Chat with Karalynne Call from Just Ingredients: Understanding what's in your supplements and realistic changes to live a cleaner life
Today we interview the founder of one of my favorite brands, Karalynne Call. She's the founder of Just Ingredients and a wealth of knowledge on clean ingredients for supplements, food, beauty products, and more.
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#189: Take control of your hormone and thyroid health with McCall McPherson PA-C
Fatigue? Brain fog? Trouble with weight loss? These can all be symptoms of thyroid dysfunction. McCall McPherson explains what to look for, misconceptions, and that it's possible to be symptom-free.
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Solo Coffee Chat: Q&A on Postpartum Body Image, Creatine, and More
In this episode, Shannon answers audience questions! Questions range from fitness to personal to business-related.
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#188: How women differ from men with strength training and cardio
Women and men have physiological differences that influence training. Dr. Shannon breaks down the differences, similarities, and gives a practical training routine based on this information.
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#187: FAQs About Body Recomposition
Body recomposition is the process of increasing the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. In this episode, Dr. Shannon answers some frequently asked questions about body recomposition. Hope Brandt, RD'...
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Coffee Chat with Jill Zambito and Lauren Pollard: Creatine, sleep chronotypes, and more
In this Coffee Chat, Shannon sits down with sisters Lauren and Jill Zambito.
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#186: Biomechanics 101 & your cheat sheet to know if any workout is effective
Not all exercise is created equal. Some workouts may feel "hard," but are they really driving results? In this episode, Dr. Shannon will help you discern if a workout is effective.
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#185: Improving anxiety and rewiring your negativity bias with neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
Do you know there is a difference between stress and anxiety? Our brains are wired to lean negative, but understanding our neuroanatomy can help you rewire your brain to be more positive and less anxious. Today's interview is with neuroscientis...
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Solo Coffee Chat: How I'm building 5lb of muscle postpartum
In this episode, Shannon talks about her postpartum experience and how she plans to build 5 pounds of muscle.
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#184: Postpartum Body Recomposition
This episode is not to encourage "bounce back" after having a baby. Shannon discusses sustainable strategies to improve body composition postpartum. Body recomposition is increasing the ratio of lean mass to fat mass. Shannon will discuss how t...
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Coffee Chat with Olivia Adriance: how she improved her acne, grew a social media following, and more
Olivia Adriance is a food content creator who shares why she started eating gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Shannon and Olivia talk about exercise, nutrition, business, and more in this fun coffee chat.
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#183: How to avoid the 4 communication styles that predict the end of relationships with Casey Lepper
Today, we are joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Casey Lepper. We discuss how to improve your relationship with your partner and parenting styles to raise emotionally mature children.
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Coffee Chat on fitness trends: Weighted vest walking, doing your hair with wrist weights, Pilates for back pain
Join Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton to discuss some of the latest fitness trends: weighted vest walking, doing your hair with wrist weights to tone the arms, and Pilates for back pain/spine health.
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#182: REHIT: How 2 minutes of work/week can significantly impact your cardiovascular health
Hate sprint training but want the benefits? Emerging research claims that REHIT (reduced exertion high-intensity training), a low-dose form of sprint training, can substantially benefit VO2 max. Listen to the episode to learn why and how to inc...
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Solo Coffee Chat: The coaching tools that have rewired my brain
I get coached twice a week, and it has changed my life. In this solo coffee chat, I discuss the life crisis that got me started on coaching and what has helped me rewire my brain to improve my confidence and change my life.
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#181: Does strength training make you leaner?
Does strength training help with fat loss? It's not about how many calories or fat you burn during the workout - it's about the muscle that you build because of the workout. Dr. Shannon explains how muscle affects your metabolism, glucose usage...
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#180: Do you have to lift heavy as you age? How to increase lean mass at any age
Is heavy lifting the only way to stay strong, build lean mass, and improve body composition as we age? Dr. Shannon, Dr. Jill, and Dr. Payton discuss what stimulus the body needs to develop lean mass and improve body composition at any a...
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Solo Coffee Chat: A podcast rebrand, tools to stay inspired, and 10x growth
Welcome to the first episode of The Dr. Shannon Show! We will still release new science-based episodes each Thursday. In addition to the Thursday episodes, we're releasing bonus "coffee chats" with Dr. Shannon and guests. Listen to the episode ...
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#179: Q&A: Inner thigh toning, the effectiveness of minimal equipment workouts, and muscle confusion
In this focused Q&A episode, Dr. Shannon is joined by Evlo instructors, Dr. Payton and Dr. Jill. We explore effective inner thigh exercises and the reality of "toning" specific body areas. We explain our approach to equipment and why we've ...
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#178: Find Your Ideal Fitness Routine: Balancing Strength, Cardio, and Recovery for Optimal Results
In this episode, Shannon dives into the science of crafting a sustainable, effective fitness routine that delivers results without burning you out. You'll learn:🔹 The four essential "buckets" of exercise for total body transfor...
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#177: Training your nervous system with Dr. Eric Cobb
Dr. Eric Cobb is a renowned expert in the field of performance neurology and the founder of Z-Health Performance Solutions. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Cobb has revolutionized the approach to movement, pain relief, and athletic per...
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#176: Nutrition and breastfeeding with Dani Patton
Are you struggling to balance breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and your fitness goals? In this episode, we're joined by macros coach Dani Patton to demystify the complex world of postpartum nutrition and exercise.Whether you're ...
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#175: Q&A: Best activities for recovery days, if megaformer classes build muscle, is Evlo diastasis recti-friendly
Dr. Shannon is back with Dr. Jill and Dr. Payton to discuss recovery days, megaformer classes, and diastasis recti. 0:00: Introduction0:20: Best activities for recovery days 3:04: Do mega former classes build muscle?&n...
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#174: Your nervous system & fitness part 3: Cerebellar neuroplasticity
This is part three of three about fitness and your nervous system. Dr. Shannon discusses how your brain can change itself, which is called neuroplasticity. She discusses how to improve brain health, specifically the health of the cerebellum, by...
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