Unstoppable At Any Age

Her actual race got cancelled by wildfire smoke. So Sara Girotto lined up for the 1500m instead, an event she'd run maybe twice in her life, and won the national title. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with Sara, who didn't start running until she was closing in on 40, ran her first marathon with no idea what a gel was, and is now a two-time sub-3 marathoner in her 50...

What if the restlessness you're feeling during menopause isn't something to fear, but an invitation to look at your life differently? Maybe you're questioning your relationships. Maybe the work you once loved doesn't feel quite right anymore. Maybe you're less willing to tolerate things you've put up with for years, or you're feeling emotions you thought you'd dealt with long ago. And maybe you're...

A man once walked up to Yvette Raposo mid-workout and told her she must be angry to hit the bag like that. She wasn't. She was just training. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with Yvette Raposo, a personal trainer, former competitive and professional boxer, and the voice behind Find Your Fighter Within , to talk about confidence, aging, and why she'll never force her...

Your workouts used to feel easy. Now the same effort leaves you wrecked for two days, and you can't quite figure out why. If you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause who trains, whether that's running, lifting, cycling, swimming, HYROX, or just showing up for a hard class a few times a week, this solo episode of Unstoppable at Any Age is for you. I'm walking through eight thing...

She broke her back in her very first semester of college, and didn't even know it. Colleen Barney trained on a fractured vertebra for months before a high school trainer looked at her for two minutes and said, "We need to call your mom." In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with Colleen, a retired probate attorney, USATF Masters Track and Field Vice Chair, World Mas...

"Being strong isn't enough anymore. It's being able to stay strong." That's how movement expert and barre instructor Tiffany Scobie describes what changed for her, somewhere between racing the 1500 metres as a teenager and building an hour of squats, core work, and functional strength cues into every class she teaches today. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit d...

The nutrition world has never been noisier. Intermittent fasting. High protein. Low carb. GLP-1 medications. Supplements. Detoxes. Continuous glucose monitors. And a new strategy every time you open social media. But after decades working in nutrition and weight loss, Dr. Joey Shulman believes the things that make the biggest difference haven't really changed. In this episode of Unstoppable at...

Movement doesn't have to be something you force yourself to do. It doesn't have to be about burning calories, changing your body, or doing everything perfectly. Sometimes movement can simply be about feeling good in the body you have today. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with dance and fitness instructor, author, and body image expert Marci Warhaft to talk about fin...

What if running wasn't really about pace, finish lines, or personal bests? In this conversation, Dr. Shawna sits down with runner, coach, and host of the Inspired Souls podcast, Carolyn Coffin, to explore the lessons she's learned after interviewing more than 300 runners - from Olympians to first-time runners and masters athletes. Together they discuss why women often underestimate what&#3...

Movement isn't reserved for athletes. It isn't only for people without pain, injuries, or physical limitations. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with fitness professional, educator, and adaptive movement specialist Jill Moreash to talk about one of the most important messages I've shared on this podcast: There is always a way to move. Jill has spent decades helpin...

If I could convince every woman to do one thing for the next 30 years, it would be to keep moving. In this solo episode, I'm sharing the real reason I've shifted so much of my focus - and my career - toward women's movement. Not hormones. Not supplements. Movement. After 22+ years as a naturopathic doctor and thousands of appointments with women, I've come to believe that exercise is the single bi...

For so many women, health has become synonymous with weight loss. We spend years trying to make our bodies smaller, leaner, or more acceptable, believing that confidence will come once we finally reach the "right" number on the scale. But what if we've been asking the wrong question all along? In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with health coach, behavior strategi...

You are not fragile. You are capable of becoming stronger, more confident, and more resilient at any age. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age , I sit down with fitness instructor Marni Weiner to talk about strength, movement, healthy aging, and what becomes possible when we stop placing limits on ourselves. Marni’s relationship with fitness began in her 20s after she developed severe back pa...

You don't have to be fast to belong. You don't need a background in sports. You don't even need to call yourself a runner. In this episode of Unstoppable at Any Age, I sit down with Lynn Bourque, owner of Toronto's iconic The Runner's Shop, marathon runner, run leader, and someone who has spent more than 25 years helping people discover what running can add to their lives. Lynn...

Perimenopause changes more than your hormones. For many women, it changes how they see their work, relationships, priorities, and themselves. In this episode, I sit down with health and nutrition coach Alison Taylor to talk about the physical and emotional reality of moving through perimenopause and menopause. Alison shares her own experience navigating mood changes, disrupted sleep, metabolic cha...

What if aging isn't something to fear? What if it's a privilege? In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Wilson, a palliative care nurse, marathon runner, Ironman athlete, mother of five, grandmother of three, and one of the most inspiring women I've met through the endurance sports community. Shannon has completed 26 marathons and is currently training for her 10th Ironman. What make...

There comes a point when the life that worked for years... stops working. Not because you've failed. Not because something is wrong with you. But because you've changed. In this episode, I sit down with leadership transformation coach Catherine Cowan for a conversation about one of the most common experiences I see in women during midlife. The feeling that something no longer fits. Your ca...

What happens when someone tells you you're too old at 30? For Claudia Riegler, that moment could have ended her athletic career. Instead, it became the beginning of one of the most remarkable stories in sport. In this episode, I sit down with Austrian Olympic snowboarder Claudia Riegler, who recently competed in her fifth Olympic Games at age 52. She was also the oldest female athlete competing at...

What if aging isn’t about slowing down — but continuing to build strength, purpose, and possibility? In this episode, I sit down with masters sprinter Wendy Alexis, who recently became the fastest woman in the world in the 70–74 age category in the 60m sprint. At 71 years old, Wendy is still training, lifting, sprinting, competing internationally, and chasing new goals. What makes this conversatio...

What if your best performances aren’t behind you? In this episode, I sit down with masters runner and coach Paula Wiltse to talk about training, recovery, speed, and what’s actually possible for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. I first learned about Paula when I was training for my first Boston Marathon. At the time, she was the Canadian marathon record holder in her age category after running...

Menopause is not just a hormone transition. It’s a metabolic transition too. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down one of the most important - and most overlooked - conversations in women’s health: metabolic health. This is something I’ve focused on in my practice for over 20 years, but honestly, I didn’t fully understand how profound these changes were until I experienced menopause myself. What...

“You’re never too old. You’ve never had your condition too long. And you’re never too advanced to make positive change.” This conversation stayed with me long after we stopped recording. In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Teri Jaklin to talk about what it means to keep choosing life - even after being handed a diagnosis that could have easily defined her future. Teri was diagnose...

Your running shoes weren’t designed for your body. And most women have no idea. In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Housman, founder of a female-specific performance footwear company Hettas, to talk about something that comes up constantly - foot pain. Heel pain. Achilles issues. Forefoot pain. Plantar fasciitis. Losing toenails. So many women assume this is just part of being active. It isn’...

You don’t need a perfect training plan. You need a plan that actually works with your body. In this episode, I sit down with Phaedra Kennedy - endurance coach and athlete - for a conversation about what really changes when you’re training through perimenopause and menopause. This is a topic that comes up constantly. Women feel like their body isn’t responding the way it used to. Workouts that once...

She’s been running for 46 years. And she’s still competing in her 70s. There’s something powerful about seeing what long-term commitment actually looks like. In this episode, I sit down with Clara Northcott - a masters athlete who continues to train, compete, and push herself in her 70s. This summer alone, she’s preparing for three major championships, including the World Masters Athletics Champio...