The Wellness Paradigm

In this episode, Shannon welcomes Nedra Wendel, a healer and entrepreneur who helps heart-centered women, especially wellness professionals and spiritual entrepreneurs, create sustainable success by shifting their inner blueprint. Nedra blends nervous system regulation, energy work, and intuitive alignment to help clear emotional blocks and expand impact without burnout. Nedra shares her powerful...

What really happens to your body and mind during perimenopause and menopause-and why do so many women feel blindsided by the changes? In this candid conversation, Shannon sits down with menopause specialist Kathy Cote to talk about the myths, mindsets, and metabolic shifts that shape women’s health in midlife. Kathy shares: Her personal journey from gym rat and chronic dieter to empowered menopaus...

What if the stories you tell yourself are holding you back from healing? In this powerful episode, Shannon sits down with psychotherapist Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero to explore how negative self-talk, perfectionism, and unresolved childhood trauma can shape our health, relationships, and entire lives. Karen shares: Her own journey through financial crisis, divorce, and rebuilding her life by challenging...

What if your financial health is just as important as your physical health? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Michon Covington -a former CFO turned financial wellness mentor-to explore the powerful connection between money, healing, and well-being. Michon shares: Her journey from corporate burnout and chronic health struggles to holistic healing and financial freedom How ignoring her body’s...

What does it really take to heal chronic pain and get back to doing what you love? In this episode, Shannon talks with Dr. Samantha Kwieraga, a doctor of physical therapy and women’s pain specialist, about her personal journey from athlete struggling with injury and disordered eating to creating a new model of care focused on holistic healing. Dr. Sam shares: How traditional physical therapy often...

What happens when discipline and “doing everything right” still don’t work? In this powerful conversation, Shannon sits down with Claude Racine-former professional dancer turned women’s health coach-to talk about the real journey of healing, food freedom, and self-trust. Claude shares: Her story of postpartum depression, autoimmune diagnosis, and the struggle to find answers when traditional medic...

What does it really take to thrive as both a mom and an entrepreneur? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Liz Kent-a licensed therapist, mom of three, and host of The Thriving Mompreneur Podcast-to explore the realities of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. Liz shares: How her journey as a therapist and mom led her to support other mompreneurs Why nervous system regulation and boun...

What happens when science meets soul? In this episode, Shannon chats with Eva ZobianWolf—a former ICU nurse turned yoga therapist—about the power of blending neuroscience with nervous system practices to heal chronic pain, improve sleep, and build resilience. Eva shares: Her journey from a high-stress ICU environment to discovering the transformative power of yoga and self-care Why traditional “se...

What happens when you choose to listen to your body and rewrite your own healing story? In this episode, Shannon chats with Holly Overcashier – founder of Elderwise Organics – about her incredible journey from multiple surgeries and chronic illness to creating a thriving superfood company rooted in holistic wellness and self-empowerment. Holly shares: How a health crisis at 22 led her to reject co...

Are you ready to break free from recurring patterns and create a life you truly desire? In this episode, Shannon chats with Naz Spurrier – licensed psychotherapist, shadow work coach, and manifestation expert – about the power of bringing awareness to the hidden parts of ourselves that are unconsciously driving our choices and behaviors. Naz shares: What shadow work is (and isn’t) and why it’s not...

Are you struggling with bloating, acne, fatigue, or mysterious gut issues that just won't quit? In this episode, Shannon chats with integrative holistic health coach Courtney Smith about the root causes of gut problems, the importance of nervous system health, and practical steps you can take to start feeling better today. Courtney shares: Her own journey from addiction and bodybuilding to gut hea...

Did you know your oral health is intimately connected to the health of your entire body? In this episode, Shannon chats with Amber White – a biological dental hygienist and holistic health practitioner – about the surprising connections between your teeth, gums, and overall well-being. Amber shares: The difference between traditional and holistic dentistry How tooth-organ meridians and cone beam i...

In this episode, Shannon chats with Andrew Byrne – musician, injured athlete, author, and international expert in brain-based voice training – about the power of movement, hope, and neurological rewiring to transform physical and mental well-being. Andrew shares: His personal journey from career-threatening pain to full recovery The connection between physical injuries, neurological pathways, and...

What happens when high-achieving women disconnect from their authentic selves? In this episode, Shannon chats with licensed psychotherapist Kara Cruz about healing burnout, setting healthy boundaries, and breaking free from cycles of self-abandonment. Kara shares: How to recognize the physical signs that your body is telling you it's time to set boundaries Why boundaries aren't a one-size-fits-all...

As part of our special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is Jessica London, a pelvic floor physical therapist who works virtually with pregnant and postpartum women to prevent and reverse pelvic floor and core issues. Jessica shares how her own unexpected birth...

As part of our special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is a women’s holistic health and fitness coach who shares why building muscle and strength is a game changer for women’s health. She breaks down common myths around weightlifting, explains how strength tra...

As part of our special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? In this special launch episode, I chat with Rachael Preslar, a high-performance coach and former world-class athlete, about why simple habits, clear goals, and reclaiming your inner authority are the true keys to lastin...

As part of our special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is Dr. Hanisha Patel, a naturopathic fertility specialist who supports men and women on their path to healthy babies. Hanisha shares her transformative journey—from early energetic healing experiences, thr...

As part of our special launch series, we asked eight inspiring guests to answer one simple but powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is Kendall Hitch, a nervous system coach and functional nutritionist, shares how a lupus diagnosis led her to a life-altering discovery about the nervous system—and how that single shift became th...

As part of a special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is Megan Hardy, CEO of Fitness Uncharted and host of The Muscle Makeover Podcast. Megan has helped countless women break free from diet culture and focus on strength and nourishment. Tune in to hear her uniq...

As part of our special launch series, we asked eight inspiring guests to answer one simple but powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? In this launch episode, Amanda Tiberi shares the powerful moment that shattered her old identity around chronic illness—and how embracing nervous system work, kundalini energy, and mindset shifts helped her rec...

As part of our special launch series, I invited eight incredible guests to answer one powerful question: What’s one paradigm shift in your wellness journey that changed everything? Today’s guest is Monika Rodriguez, a hormone and metabolism expert and functional health coach at The Wellness Paradigm. Monika shares how moving away from a strict, all-or-nothing mindset and embracing the connection b...

Welcome to The Wellness Paradigm Podcast —the show where we go far beyond outdated health rules and surface-level advice to explore what it truly takes to feel good in your body, break free from confusion, and create your own healing story! I’m Shannon Salge, functional nutritionist, bioresonance practitioner, personal trainer, mom, and autoimmune warrior. My mission? To help you feel energized, c...