Authentically Shawna – Details, episodes & analysis

Michael Sula, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode in a two-part series on long walks.

In PART I Michael discusses the 4 month training program he created for his wife, Helene Sula (who will be interviewed in PART II), to walk the approximately 100 mile Cotswold Way trail in 10 days in Fall '24. They have generously shared the training program which can be found for free here and additionally includes suggestions for gear, cross training, and rest days.

Michael also discusses the history of modern exercise in America started by Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, the benefits of exercise testing, and how to find an exercise plan to meet your fitness goals. Interested in performing exercise tests to see what your baseline is, check out this article for some examples of simple tests you can perform on your own.

Want to know more about Michael & Helene's travel adventures, follow along on their blog and Instagram, @heleneinbetween.

Dr. Holly Horikawa PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), CLT (Certified Lymphedema Therapist) joins Dr. Shawna on this episode to talk about pelvic wellness from a lifespan perspective. Dr. Holly is a pelvic floor physical therapist with 20 years experience treating male and female pelvic disorders.

This conversation touches on topics that most people find too taboo to discuss- bowel & bladder function, female hormonal changes, and pressure management (AKA leaking with sneezing and coughing).

If you want to work with Dr. Holly, click the link to her clinic, Lokahi Physical Therapy , in Huntington Beach, CA or connect with her on Instagram, @lokahipt.

Join Dr. Shawna and her mom as they journey down the Rhine River to the town of Koblenz.

Highlights of the day:

-trying Kinderpunsch (mulled non-alcoholic punch) & kartoffelpuffer (potato pancake) at the Christmas Market

-touring Arenfels Castle & having a wine tasting in the cellar

Want to know more about Christmas Markets, check out our host on Instagram, @heleneinbetween.

Join Dr. Shawna and her mom as they travel to Germany for a Christmas Market River Cruise. They spend the first 3 days prior to the cruise in Cologne, Germany. Highlights of their time in the Cologne area included:

-Lindt Chocolate Museum

- Phantasialand Theme Park

-Cologne Christmas Markets

Want to know more about the river cruise organizers, check out husband and wife team, Helene & Michael, on Instagram @heleneinbetween.

Dr. Aiden Seraphim DACM L.Ac., owner of Heart Centered Transformational Wellness in Costa Mesa, CA joins Dr. Shawna on this week's episode to talk all things meditation. If you have ever wondered what is mediation and how does it apply to me, this episode is for you!

Feeling like you want support on your meditation journey? Dr. Aiden teaches mediation classes (live and virtually) as well as hostly monthly community mediations. You can sign up for his newsletter here.

A friend and mentor of Dr. Shawna, Phil Jelinek, joins her today on the podcast to discuss the basic definitions related to energetic healing techniques. Topics such as: muscle testing, particle vs. zero-point energy fields, and subconscious beliefs are discussed.

Interested in learning more? Phil recommends these 3 books as introductory insights into energetic healing:

1) The Biology of Belief, Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D.

2) Matrix Energetics, Richard Bartlett, D.C., N.D.

3) M-Joy Practically Speaking, Melissa Joy Jonnson

Dr. Rita Goldman, Doctor of Chiropractic, joins the podcast to discuss a condition that impacts many adults, peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Rita shares the how and why behind the multifactorial approach she uses at her clinic, ⁠Maysville Family Chiropractic⁠ in Maysville, Kentucky, to reverse peripheral neuropathy and help people regain their independence.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Dr. Rita!

Join Dr. Shawna as she re-caps her personal health journey following her arrival home from Toronto in mid-July. She discusses what has been shifting in her body and what has not and next steps in her journey.

Join Dr. Shawna as she discusses the idea of preventative medicine. One aspect she talks about is gut health and how this impacts the whole body. This is just the beginning of these two topics- stay tuned!

Join Dr. Shawna discusses the concept of playing the role of "victim" in the rehab space. She speaks from personal experience about how playing this role has impacted her own health journey. She provides tools/ideas for how to have an alternative perspective and what that looks like for her currently.