Shelby Hansen

Get Your Energy Back

Welcome to The Get Your Energy Back Podcast, where we dive deep into topics that can help you boost your energy levels and live a more vibrant life. I’m your host, Shelby Hansen. As a life coach, invisible illness warrior, and kidney transplant recipient, I’ve navigated the waters of chronic fatigue for nearly a decade and can help you feel more energized and alive than ever before! This show explores how different nervous system states can impact your life and how you can harness this knowledge to improve your well-being. Do you feel like you're constantly stuck in fight or flight mode, overw...

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Shelby Hansen

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Education

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www.shelbykhansen.com

Latest episode

May 12, 2026

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Episodes

159. What if Nothing Has Gone Wrong? 12.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail What if your exhaustion, fear, grief, and self-doubt don’t mean you’re failing? What if nothing has gone wrong? In this deeply personal episode, Shelby shares the story of grieving her son while he serves a church mission in South Korea, a divine moment at the water that reminded her she is never forgotten by God, and the surprising fears many women carry around visibility, succes...

158. How to Feel Empowered...it's easier than you think 16.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail So many women think they’re exhausted because they’re overwhelmed, burned out, or dealing with nervous system dysregulation. But there’s another huge energy drain hiding in plain sight: indecision. When you sit on the fence—constantly weighing options, worrying about getting it wrong, or waiting for certainty—you end up leaking enormous amounts of energy. In this episode, I share...

157. I’m Back — And Here’s What’s Coming Next 14.01.2026

Send us Fan Mail I’m back on the podcast after a season of big life transitions, deep inner work, and a whole lot of growth. Today I’m sharing what’s changed, what I’ve learned, and why this next chapter is going to be the most grounded, powerful, and aligned version of me yet. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: • Why transitions often feel like you’re “doing it wrong”  • How survival mode steals yo...

156. How to Change Your Mind: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You—Without Guilt 09.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail Let’s be real. I used to hold onto things way longer than I needed to—commitments, beliefs, expectations—just because I felt like I had to follow through . Like I wasn’t allowed to change my mind without being flaky, selfish, or weak. But what I’ve learned through my own healing (and in coaching so many women) is this: Changing your mind is not failure. It’s freedom. In this episo...

155. How to FEEL Truly Confident 20.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I break down why confidence doesn’t come after you get the results you want—it comes before .  I teach you how to build true, identity-based confidence even if you’re tired, unsure, or stuck in perfectionism. This is the same process I use with my coaching clients to help them show up with clarity and power, long before everything looks perfect on the outside....

154. Fear Not: How to Do It 29.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail I know I’m not the only one who’s ever heard the phrase “fear not” and thought… okay, but how?? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real reason why this verse used to feel like pressure instead of peace—and what finally helped me understand what God actually means when He says, “fear not.” I take you back to one of the hardest seasons of my life, when I was in kidney failure and c...

152. How to Get Out of a Shame Spiral and Feel Like Yourself Again 25.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever have one of those days where you feel like everything you do is wrong and you just want to disappear? That’s not a failure—it’s a shame spiral. In this powerful episode, I share a deeply personal story of coaching in front of a group and instantly spiraling into shame. I walk you through how shame shows up in your nervous system, what it does to your thoughts and body, and—mo...

153. Expansion & Contraction: Stop Making the Dip a Problem 15.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever felt like your energy disappears just when things are starting to get good in your life, this episode is for you. I’ll show you why the dip isn’t a setback—it’s a sacred part of your healing rhythm. In this episode, you’ll learn : Why contraction is built into your biology (and your healing) How to stop fighting fatigue and start listening to it Simple tools to...

151. How to Know If You’re Ready for Coaching (And What It’s Like) 01.07.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious about coaching but not sure if it’s the right time—or the right fit? This episode is for you. If you’ve ever wondered: What actually happens in a coaching session Whether your life is “bad enough” to need help How to tell if you're ready to commit to change Or if coaching can really help you feel more energy, peace, and confidence... …you’re going to leave thi...

150. The Cost of Hustle — What I Gave Up to Get My Life Back 24.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? Like you're running on empty but still pushing through? In this powerful episode, I share my story of living under the weight of hustle culture: the constant pressure to achieve, perform, support everyone else, and never complain. I talk about what that looked like as a young mom, a military spouse, and a wom...

149. You’re Ready (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It) 16.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to feel ready to move forward. I share a story I’ve never told on the podcast before—what it felt like to decide to go back to work after 10 years of being a stay-at-home mom, after kidney failure, after thinking I’d never have the capacity to work again. I kept telling myself I needed to feel ready. But the feeling never came. Wha...

148. The Secret Rulebook That’s Draining Your Energy 09.06.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself thinking, “They should know better” or *“I shouldn’t still be dealing with this”? That’s not just frustration — that’s your manual talking. In this episode, I’m breaking down the invisible rulebooks we carry for other people and ourselves — and how those silent expectations are draining your energy, stressing your body, and keeping you stuck in survival mode. Yo...

147. Release to Receive 28.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail What if the very thing you’re trying to force is the thing you actually need to release ? In today’s episode, I share the story of how releasing control—during one of the hardest times of my life—opened the door for the miracle I had been waiting for. I walk you through how our nervous systems respond to control and fear, and why releasing is not giving up… it’s making space to re...

146. People Pleasing and Boundaries 09.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Episode Summary: If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no, felt responsible for keeping everyone happy, or wondered why you’re so tired all the time—this episode is for you. Today, Shelby dives into why people pleasing is more than a bad habit—it’s a nervous system pattern that drains your energy and keeps you stuck in exhaustion. Learn how boundaries aren’t about pushing othe...

145: Why You Feel Stuck (and Why That’s Actually a Good Sign) 15.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you ambitious—but constantly feeling like you're stuck, tired, or circling the same patterns again and again? This episode is going to change the way you look at progress . We’re breaking down the myth that success has to look like a straight, upward line—and what’s really going on when old habits, thoughts, or emotions resurface (even after all the “work” you’ve done). S...

144. The Truth About Clean Eating, Stress, and Chronic Fatigue 08.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been obsessing over clean eating but still feel exhausted, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing how stress, shame, and perfectionism around food can actually worsen your symptoms—even when you’re eating all the “right” things. You’ll learn why it’s not about what you eat, but how you eat—and what state your nervous system is in while you do it. We’ll explore: How f...

143: Why Putting Your Health First is Non-Negotiable (and How to Do It with a Chronic Condition) 02.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating clean, taking supplements, going to functional medicine—but still running on empty? In this episode of Get Your Energy Back , we’re talking about something that hits deep for women living with chronic conditions: putting your health first —not after the dishes are done, not after the kids are settled, not after everything...

142. Breaking Free from Feeling Selfish 15.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself? If so, you’re not alone. Many women, especially those stuck in the fawn response, have been conditioned to believe that self-care is selfish. But what if that belief is actually keeping you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from your true self? In this episode, I break down: Why women are taught that self-sacrifice equals...

141. The Fear-Fatigue Loop: Breaking the Cycle 26.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like no matter how much you rest, you still wake up tired? 😴 You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this episode, we’re breaking down: 🔥 Why fear keeps your body locked in exhaustion 💡 How hidden stress patterns keep you depleted 🧘‍♀️ Simple shifts to calm your nervous system & restore energy If you’re ready to stop...

140. The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Surgery, Western Medicine, and Mind-Body Healing 11.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt stuck between following doctor’s orders and trusting your body’s natural ability to heal, this episode is for you. Too often, we’re told we have to choose—Western medicine or holistic healing. But what if true healing comes from integrating both? In this episode, I share my personal experiences with major medical procedures and the unexpected shift that changed...

139.  Break Free of the Burnout Pattern 04.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you're caught in an endless cycle of exhaustion? You push through, keep going, and then suddenly—you're running on empty. Again. But what if you could interrupt this pattern before burnout takes over? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the hidden cycle keeping you stuck in fatigue—and how to break free. I’ll share a powerful shift that changes everythin...

138. The Difference Between Rest and Being Lazy 28.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Being lazy sure gets a bad rap. If you struggle from chronic fatigue, chances are you probably get down on yourself. You might even call yourself lazy. But the reality is that what you are calling lazy is usually anything but that. In this episode, I share with you the exact reason why "being lazy" doesn't actually help you get more energy. I also share the secrets...

137. What to do when life feels Overwhelming 21.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Get Your Energy Back podcast, I delve into the common feeling of overwhelm that many of us experience, especially during busy times. I share personal insights and introduce a simple, four-step method to help manage these feelings effectively. Tune in to discover practical strategies that can help you navigate life's challenges with more ease and clarity...

136. Stop Running Away from Your Emotions 07.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Are you stuck in a cycle of fatigue and frustration, trying to manage your emotions but still feeling exhausted? You might be making the mistake of trying to “out-regulate” your emotions — thinking that if you just calm down fast enough, you can avoid feeling the hard stuff. Here’s the truth: Healing happens when you turn toward your emotions, not away from them. Even positive emo...

135. Finishing The Year Gently With Chronic Illness 17.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m exploring the concept of finishing the year gently, especially if you’re navigating chronic illness or fatigue. While personal development often encourages a hard-push, high-energy finish to the year, I’ve found that this approach can be unsustainable. Instead, I’m inviting you to consider a more gentle, compassionate path forward. I’ll be sharing: The power o...

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