Radiant Revolution

In this end-of-year episode of  Radiant Revolution ,  Kim Schaper  speaks directly to women who feel dismissed, unheard, and told “everything is normal” while their bodies clearly feel anything but. If you’re exhausted, bloated, anxious, gaining weight, wired-and-tired, or no longer recognize yourself and your doctor’s only solutions have been birth control, antidepressants, or “waiting it out” —...

In this episode of  Radiant Revolution , Kim sits down with veteran strength coach  Nick;  a trainer, educator, and author with over 25 years in the field, to have a refreshingly honest conversation about what  actually  matters in training. Nick pulls back the curtain on the fitness industry, sharing why he’s “client-centered, practically driven, principle-based, and anti-dogma,” and how that phi...

In this deeply needed episode of  Radiant Revolution ,  Kim Schaper  tackles a topic so many women whisper about but few are truly prepared for:  hysterectomy-induced menopause. If you’ve had your uterus or ovaries removed and suddenly feel like your body changed overnight…you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Kim breaks down what really happens hormonally, metabolically, and emotionally after a...

In this, high-impact  Radiant Revolution  episode,  Kim Schaper  lays out exactly what she’d do —and wouldn’t do — to lose 10 pounds before the holidays. No detoxes, no maple-syrup cleanses, no punishment workouts, just simple, hormone-smart, perimenopause-friendly strategies that calm cortisol, stabilize blood sugar, and build real results. Grab your notes, because Kim fires off ten non-negotiabl...

Hitting that foggy  3PM wall ? It’s not laziness, it’s your  cortisol curve gone rogue . In this episode of  Radiant Revolution ,  Kim Schaper  explains how stress, under-eating, over-caffeinating, and late-night habits flip your natural cortisol rhythm… and exactly how to reset it so you feel steady all day (and actually sleep at night). You’ll learn the “morning fix,” the “afternoon reset,” and...

In this empowering Thanksgiving episode of  Radiant Revolution ,  Kim Schaper  helps women break free from the guilt-bloat-panic cycle that so often comes with the holidays. If you’ve ever walked into Thanksgiving promising yourself to “be chill,” only to spiral into calorie math and regret by dessert, this episode is your permission slip to relax, enjoy your food, and trust your body again. Kim u...

In this empowering episode of  Radiant Revolution , host  Kim Schaper  helps women over 35 rewrite the rules of midlife metabolism. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “What happened to my body?", this conversation is your reminder that you’re not broken, your body is adapting. Kim breaks down the hormonal and metabolic shifts that happen during perimenopause and menopause, why o...

Today, Kim is joined by coach, founder, and CEO of  Elevate ,  Nicole Culver,  a straight-talking, big-hearted entrepreneur who helps CEOs scale  profitably  and  sanely . They get into the real stuff: momentum that looks slow on the outside but compounds over time, setting values-based boundaries at home and work, and why “problems you once wished for” are still problems… just better ones. If you...

In this powerful and myth-busting episode, Kim breaks down the  real  reason so many women experience stubborn belly fat in perimenopause and menopause and why it’s not your fault. From shifting hormones to stress, sleep, and muscle loss, Kim explains what’s actually happening in your body and how to finally work  with  your hormones instead of against them. If you’ve tried every diet, cut the win...

Kim gets real about the part of perimenopause and menopause most women keep quiet: the  emotional chaos… mood swings, rage, anxiety, numbness, brain fog, and that “who even am I?” feeling. She breaks down what’s actually happening hormonally, why you’re  not  crazy, and practical, doable tools to steady your mind and body, especially as winter rolls in. If you’ve ever cried in the bathroom for “no...

In this refreshingly candid and heartfelt episode, Kim sits down with her ex-husband and business partner,  Ryan , for a behind-the-scenes look at how they turned their post-marriage friendship into a thriving fitness business that’s transforming women’s lives. From their early days in 2011 to launching their newest program,  SHRED , Kim and Ryan share the real, raw, and hilarious truths about wor...

If you’ve ever felt like you were “doing everything right”, eating clean, doing fasted cardio, hammering HIIT workouts and still waking up puffy, inflamed, or stuck… this episode is for you. Kim opens up about her own struggles in her 20s and 30s with overtraining, under-eating, and wondering why her body seemed to be “fighting” her. Now, as a coach working with women in perimenopause and menopaus...

As the days get shorter and the seasons shift, many women notice their energy, mood, and motivation dip—sometimes drastically. In this episode, Kim opens up about her own struggles with seasonal depression (SAD) and shares the practical strategies she’s found most helpful to feel lighter, calmer, and more balanced through the darker months. If you find yourself dreading November or slipping into a...

If you’ve been feeling constantly stressed, wired but tired, or stuck in a cycle of doing everything “right” without seeing results, this episode is for you. Kim unpacks the powerful connection between stress, your nervous system, and your hormones, especially in midlife, when our bodies don’t bounce back the way they used to. You’ll learn why stress isn’t just a mental weight but a metabolic disr...

Today on the  Radiant Revolution  podcast, Kim sits down with leadership coach and author Travis Dalrymple, whose journey spans from America’s Got Talent to building businesses, mentoring entrepreneurs, and now writing the straight-talking book  How to Suck as a Leader: 15 Mistakes Leaders Make and How to Fix Them . In this conversation, Travis and Kim get real about what leadership actually looks...

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of being “good” all week, slipping up, binging, and starting over on Monday, this episode is for you. Kim gets real about her own past struggles with restrictive diets, the science of why yo-yo dieting wreaks havoc on your body, and most importantly how to finally break free. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why yo-yo dieting feels endless —and why it’s  not  y...

Have you ever woken up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night or found yourself raiding the pantry mid-morning, even when you weren’t truly hungry? You’re not alone. In this episode, Kim breaks down why these frustrating (and often confusing) symptoms aren’t random at all they’re powerful clues that your metabolism and hormones are waving red flags. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The cor...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Kim is joined by her friend Jake Kauffman; men’s executive leadership coach, transformation specialist, and author of  Let Love In . Together, they pull back the curtain on the inner work required to create lasting transformation, both in life and relationships. Jake shares why so many people struggle to sustain progress in their health, career, and...

If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, bloated, moody, and  off , this episode is your wake-up call. Kim reveals the seven functional lab markers most traditional doctors never test, but that can be the missing link to healing your metabolism, hormones, and gut. You’ll learn what these markers mean, why “normal” ranges aren’t always optimal, and how looking a...

In this value-packed episode of  Radiant Revolution , Kim breaks down the  real  reasons why your body is holding onto stubborn weight in your 40s and 50s and why cookie-cutter diets and high-intensity workouts aren’t working anymore. If you’ve been eating clean, exercising hard, and still not seeing results, it’s not because your metabolism is broken, it’s because your hormones, muscle mass, and...

In this no-nonsense solo episode, Kim gets  real  about the silent epidemic keeping women stuck: disconnection from themselves. She dives into why not investing in yourself, especially during perimenopause and menopause…isn’t just a missed opportunity, it’s a fast track to burnout, resentment, and invisibility. Kim shares her own story of burnout and how self-neglect can quietly sabotage your ener...

In this bold and unapologetic solo episode, Kim delivers a necessary wake-up call for women in perimenopause and menopause who are stuck in survival mode. If you’ve been putting yourself last, waiting for the “right time,” or shrinking behind guilt, this conversation is for you. Kim breaks down the emotional, physical, and energetic cost of staying disconnected and what becomes possible when you s...

In this fiery and empowering episode, Kim sits down with hormone expert and founder of Hormone Solutions,  Karen Martel , to break open the myths, gaps, and truth bombs around women’s hormone health. From Karen’s personal journey into early menopause to the widespread medical blind spots around perimenopause, they unpack the science, the stigma, and the solutions that too many women have been deni...

Summer is for sunshine, fun... and maybe a little reset. If you’re feeling like your motivation has dipped and you’re caught between wanting to enjoy the season and still make progress, this episode is for you. Kim shares 5 simple, sustainable fat loss habits that will help you feel amazing this summer  without  extreme restriction, ditching your favorite foods, or spiraling into the all-or-nothin...

Plateaus suck. But they’re also part of the process, especially in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, Kim gets real about the metabolic and hormonal shifts that make weight loss feel so different in midlife, how she’s personally navigating a plateau, and what  not  to do when your progress stalls. Whether you’re doing all the “right” things and still not seeing movement, or you’re comin...