Everything & The Gym

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym ! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Shelbi sits down with Lauren Bass — a woman who wears many hats and carries even more strength. Lauren is the founder of her own jewelry line, the athletic wear brand Prevail 41 , a personal trainer, a home health aide, a nursing student, and currently in prep for an upcoming bodybuilding show. This episode comes wi...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Shannon Coots — a personal trainer, mom of three, and proud daughter — who didn’t begin her fitness journey until the age of 47. Now in her 50s, Shannon looks like she’s been doing this her whole life, but her path to strength started much later than most. Together, they dive into what it was like growing up as the on...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym ! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Josh Hockett — a health scientist, strength coach, husband, dad, wine connoisseur, and passionate foodie. Josh is also the creator of the blog Muscles & Morsels , where he shares how to balance clean eating with a love for delicious food. From breaking down the science behind fitness and creatine to sharing perso...

In this powerful episode of Everything & The Gym , host Shelbi Browne sits down with Sam Warrick — a CrossFit and HYROX coach, wife, mom, life insurance specialist, and advocate for wellness. Together, they dive deep into how faith fuels purpose, how God’s gifts show up in our daily lives, and the importance of using them with intention. This episode explores how movement becomes a crucial for...

Welcome back to another episode of Everything & The Gym ! This week, Shelbi is joined once again by Brandon Smith, owner of TFGU, for a second round of insightful conversation. Together, they dive into what it’s really like to relocate a gym — including what to do and common pitfalls that lead to burnout. They also tackle big questions like: Is there truly a “best” diet? And if you only have 3...

New Episode of  Everything & The Gym   In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Biurika Alvarez—a powerhouse mom and fitness coach who’s transforming lives right from her garage gym. But her story didn’t start there. From growing up active and being adopted, to navigating postpartum depression after having her son, Biurika opens up about the personal journey that led her to build a fitness space...

In this powerful episode, Shelbi sits down with aspiring pro bodybuilder Garet Scaff for an open and emotional conversation. Garet shares what it was like growing up with bodybuilding parents, the heartbreak of losing his brother at a young age, and how a close friend stepped in to fill that brotherly role. He also dives into the true cost—physically, mentally, and financially—of chasing the dream...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! 🎙️ In this inspiring episode, Shelbi sits down with Senora Scott — reporter, journalist, published author, gym-goer, and all-around powerhouse. Senora shares her incredible journey from growing up on a ranch—where life was all about handling animals and mending fences—to managing a fast-paced career in news media, often waking up as early as 1:00 AM to run...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym — this is our Biggest Struggle Compilation. Ever wondered how people respond when asked about their biggest struggle? This video reveals honest, unfiltered answers straight from the heart. From financial hardships to mental health battles, we’re diving deep into the raw realities people face every day. Whether you're navigating a tough season or simply...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Shelbi sits down with Miller Carter , someone she first met at a HYROX class at Peak Performance. Over the past few months, they’ve grown to know each other beyond just workouts—and today, Miller shares his deeply personal story. Miller opens up about a difficult childhood that led him down some dark paths, including struggles with drugs. He talks candidly...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this powerful episode, Shelbi sits down with Eric Almanza—a devoted husband, father, and business owner—to explore what it really looks like to wear all those hats while still trying to fill your own cup. Eric opens up about the pressures men face to "have all the answers," the emotional toll it can take, and how he's learning to give hims...

Welcome back to another episode of Everything & The Gym ! This week, Shelbi sits down with the ever-encouraging and kind-hearted Patty Zesch —a true gym cheerleader and single mom on a mission. Patty opens up about her unique upbringing as one of ten siblings, all homeschooled, and how her childhood was filled with horseback rides and family bike trips. She gets candid about life after high sc...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym podcast! This week, Shelbi sits down with Tyler Tomerlin, owner of T-Bone Active, for an inspiring conversation about family, fitness, and entrepreneurship. Tyler shares how having active parents shaped his own lifestyle and why he’s committed to staying fit—not just for himself, but to keep up with his kids and, one day, his grandkids. He opens up about wh...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym Podcast! This week, Shelbi sits down with Nora Socha, owner of Orangetheory Fitness San Angelo. Originally from Germany, Nora moved to the U.S. for college — and while her heart dreams of moving back one day, she’s built an incredible life and community here. When Orangetheory Fitness San Angelo was at risk of closing, Nora stepped in and bought the studio...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of "Everything & The Gym"! Join your host, Shelbi, as she chats with her HYROX doubles partner, Chloe Graham. In this episode, they dive deep into the world of HYROX, starting from the moment Shelbi invited Chloe to join her on this fitness journey. They share their experiences as beginners, discussing everything from training insights and rac...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Everything & The Gym! Join host Shelbi as she sits down with fitness expert Alastair Dillon for an inspiring conversation. Alastair shares his unique journey, recounting how his father's unconventional method of teaching him to lift heavy rocks set the foundation for his passion for fitness. In this episode, Alistair reveals the story behind his...

Today on Everything & The Gym , Shelbi sits down with Kade Mitchell — the energetic, positive face you’ve probably seen crushing workouts at the gym. But behind that smile is a story that’s raw, real, and deeply inspiring. Kade didn’t grow up with sunshine and structure — drugs, alcohol, and violence were the norm. As he got older, those same demons followed him, even as he started a family. K...

In this episode of Everything & The Gym , Shelbi sits down with Brandon Smith, owner and coach of Training From The Ground Up . Brandon brings his expertise on multiple aspects of fitness, sharing his perspective on what truly leads to longevity. He also shares a fun story about his time working at Baskin Robbins and dives into what fitness means to him on a personal level. Beyond training, Br...

In this episode of Everything & The Gym , Shelbi sits down with Allen Vanderhorst—a dedicated father, physique bodybuilder, and owner of Allen & AJ’s Mobile Window Tinting. Allen shares his journey growing up in a military family, including a beautiful memory of picking cherries in Germany. Unlike many athletes, he never played sports growing up, but his fitness journey began when he reali...

This week on Everything & The Gym , Shelbi and her doubles partner, Chloe, take you inside their HYROX competition experience! 💪 From the adrenaline rush to their personal wins, this episode is packed with raw reactions, competition footage, and all the race-day hype! 🎥🏃‍♀️ While a deep-dive episode is coming soon, here’s a quick recap of their results: 🏆 199th out of 795 in their age grou...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about miscarriage. In this powerful and emotional episode of Everything & The Gym , Shelbi sits down with Ashley McQueen , who gets raw and real about her journey. From growing up in an abusive household to battling PCOS and infertility , Ashley shares the struggles that shaped her into the strong woman she is today. She opens up about: ✨ Her...

Get ready for an inspiring and action-packed episode of Everything & The Gym ! Today, Shelbi welcomes back returning guest Michael Vercher—husband, father of three, full-time oilfield worker, and fitness enthusiast. If you missed his first episode in Season 3, go check it out! Michael has recently shifted his training to a CrossFit-style regimen, and he and Shelbi dive into the intense fitness...

On this episode of Everything & The Gym , host Shelbi Browne sits down with Gino Bua , a dedicated vegan professional bodybuilder who has battled through multiple injuries , including a spinal injury from a snowboarding accident . Gino opens up about his fitness journey , from his early days in the military to his transition into CrossFit , where he faced his first major injury. Despite living...

If you missed Part 1, go back and catch up before diving into this powerful conversation! In this episode, James Perez and Shelbi Browne break down the Tree Mentality —the idea that you must endure the heat to provide shade for those around you. They dive into: Training for the Hyrox race – the mindset and grind behind elite endurance competitions. Shelbi’s interview experience – what it’s like si...

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with her great friend James Perez—40-year-old fitness leader and personal trainer manager—to dive into a range of thought-provoking topics. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The equation for discipline: Patience + Control = DisciplineWalking the fine line of perfect happiness The realities of training for HYROX—pushing lim...