Grow with Shea

In this fun episode, I’m joined by my friend LaShawn as we open up about our journeys through weight loss surgery and the challenges we've faced with fertility. LaShawn brings incredible wisdom, sharing her experiences, insights, and the resilience she’s found along the way. Together, we discuss the highs and lows of these intertwined paths, offering support and understanding for anyone on a simil...

In this episode, I dive into all things routines! While routines once felt restrictive to me, they've now become a source of comfort and stability. I’ll be sharing how my daily routines look now and why they’ve made such a positive impact on my life. If you’re curious about finding balance or creating structure that feels empowering, I hope this conversation gives you some inspiration for building...

*Trigger warning for disordered eating* In this episode, I’m joined by fellow bariatric baddie Natalie Tierney from BariNation ! Together, we have an open and honest conversation about the journey through weight loss surgery, overcoming disordered eating habits, and discovering self-worth beyond the numbers on a scale. Natalie shares her story, insights, and the lessons she's learned along the way...

In this inspiring episode, join me and Julia Myers as we dive into the transformative journey of deconstructing our beliefs. Julia shares her powerful story of self-discovery and healing, opening up about what it took to embrace the truth that she is inherently good. Together, we discuss the challenges and breakthroughs that come with questioning deeply ingrained beliefs, and the freedom found in...

In this powerful episode, join me and my friend Forest as we dive deep into our personal journeys of leaving behind fundamentalist beliefs. Together, we explore the complexities of religious trauma, sharing our stories of growth, self-discovery, and healing from the restrictive doctrines we were raised with. Whether you're on a similar path or simply curious about what it’s like to break free from...

In this episode, join me as I catch you up on where I've been and what I’ve been learning over the past few months! I’ve been on a journey of embracing progress over perfection, and I’m excited to bring that mindset to this platform. Tune in to hear about my personal growth, the insights I've gained, and what you can expect from upcoming episodes filled with amazing guests and meaningful conversat...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about fertility struggles, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Join best friends Shea and Taylor , who've been besties since kindergarten, as they delve into the complex world of fertility, motherhood and friendship. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions as Taylor opens up about her journey to motherhood, sharing candidly about he...

Join Shea and Matt in this captivating episode as they dive deep into the world of books, sharing their love for fiction, romance, fantasy, and more. From spicy dark romances to magical realism, they discuss their favorite authors like Matt Haig and Neil Gaiman, offering recommendations and insights into the power of storytelling. Matt, a bookseller with a passion for literary beauty, shares tales...

Join me in this compelling episode as I delve deep into the complexities of weight loss with a personal narrative like no other. From childhood struggles with excess weight to battling disordered eating and body distortion tendencies in high school, I share my unfiltered experiences. Trigger warnings for discussions on disordered eating, fertility struggles, and body distortion are provided as we...

Join us in this enriching episode as I sit down with Kim, a dedicated bariatric dietician who wears many hats - wife, mom, and passionate educator. Kim shares her inspiring journey from a career in a traditional healthcare setting to venturing out on her own to support bariatric patients in achieving their nutrition and movement goals. Discover the personal story behind Kim's career choice, dr...

Join me for a special episode as I celebrate turning 29! In this episode, I share reflections on this transitional period before the big 3-0. I open up about the unique perspective of feeling like it's a bonus year, a precious gift before crossing into a new decade of life. With honesty and humor, I discuss my desire for a year filled with light-heartedness, fun, and embracing the goofiness of...

Embark on a captivating journey as I delve into an inspiring conversation with Kavita Sahai from K Sahai . Discover the powerful transformation from grueling 16-hour workdays to a life rooted in wellness. Uncover the magic of oils, tap into the profound strength of intuition and body connection, and explore the art of living in perfect balance. Join us for an episode that promises to elevate your...

*Trigger warning: trauma, disordered eating and abuse* Join us on this powerful episode as I sit down with Dr. Connie Stapleton, a seasoned bariatric psychologist with over 35 years of experience. In a candid and heartwarming conversation, Shea and Connie share their individual journeys of overcoming addiction, childhood trauma, and disordered eating. Laughter and tears intertwine as we discuss co...

Did all of my dreams come true from my first episode of my podcast ? Find out here and also learn about my dreams for 2024! Below are all of the links I mentioned in my podcast: Story Start Course Bundle : This course bundle will offer you guidance on how to start sharing your story or new aspects of your story. In my journey, sharing my story has led to healing, connection and income! You will ha...

Join Shea and Christine on a transformative exploration as they candidly share their personal stories of faith, spirituality, and the challenges they've faced on their journeys to wellness. In this episode, these two friends delve into the intersection of religion, spirituality, and the struggle with obesity, offering a unique perspective on finding solace and purpose in both the physical and...

Enjoy this episode where Shea welcomes Marye, a 50-something year-old spit fire who is living van life and her dream of touring around America! In this conversation, they discuss what it means to be authentic, what van living is truly like and Marye even gets Shea to curse a little bit. You can follow Shea on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠  for more content on her growth jour...

*Trigger Warning* Fertility and Conception Topics In this heartfelt and candid episode, join Shea and Michele as they dive deep into the rich tapestry of life experiences that come with aging gracefully and facing unexpected challenges. Michele shares her journey through retirement living, the joys of being a grandmother, and the courageous decisions she made to undergo bariatric surgery later in...

Join Shea and Kathryne Cole, wardrobe stylist and owner of The Edit | The Style, as they delve deep into the realm of fashion as a tool for self-expression, body positivity, and empowerment. Episode Highlights: Discovering Your Fashion Identity: Unravel the transformative journey of finding your unique style identity with expert insights from Kathryne. Embracing Body Positivity: Explore the concep...

Join Shea and Herb , the Bariatric Guncle, as they discuss all things bariatric surgery, living with no timeline, self-compassion vs. excuses, adverse childhood experiences, inner child dialogues, hustle culture, fear of failure and success, and above all: HOPE! You can find the adverse childhood experience (ACE) study mentioned here . You can follow Shea on  ⁠Instagram⁠ ,  ⁠YouTube⁠  and  ⁠TikTok...

Join Shea and Carl from the Weight Loss Warrior Podcast as they talk about turning 40, reflections from their childhoods, parenting experiences and what it looks like to share your story with strangers on the internet and the surprising connection that can come from it. You can follow Shea on  ⁠Instagram⁠ ,  ⁠YouTube⁠  and  ⁠TikTok⁠  for more content on her growth journey. Today's episode is s...

Join Shea and Tessa as they talk all things travel, Disney, dreams for the future and how all great things have green skin. This is a chatty conversation where you can sit back, eat some popcorn, have a bubble bath and feel like you're chatting with some friends. You can follow Shea on  Instagram ,  YouTube  and  TikTok  for more content on her growth journey.

Join Shea and Brittany Brite as they discuss the first steps in starting a business, the pain points when it comes to financials and some great insights on how to set your business up for success! Brittany Brite is owner of Brite Financial, LLC and can be found here ! You can follow Shea on  Instagram ,  YouTube  and  TikTok  for more content on her growth journey.

In this episode, we have special guest, Wynnie, on who has some good questions! Wynnie's dad is Murph @murphs_losin_it. We unpack some deep questions and learn quite a lot about each other! You can follow Shea on Instagram and YouTube for more content on her growth journey

Join Shea and Kitty as they discuss the stages of motherhood, toxic positivity, what a mommy mentor is, mommy guilt and what a spooky dooky is. Stay tuned until the end to hear a special original rap. You can follow Shea on Instagram , YouTube and TikTok for more content on her growth journey.

In this episode, Shea dives into the common blockages that keep you from your true identity. She talks about shame, performance, panic, religion, duplicity, fear and doubt. Once you can name these blockages, it's a lot easier to identify the lies they're telling you and replace those lies with the truth.  You can follow Shea on Instagram , YouTube and TikTok for more content on her growth jou...