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The Dr. Shannon Show
The Dr. Shannon Show
Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what... more

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Coffee Chat with Jill Zambito and Lauren Pollard: Creatine, sleep chronotypes, and more

In this Coffee Chat, Shannon sits down with sisters Lauren and Jill Zambito.

04 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
#186: Biomechanics 101 & your cheat sheet to know if any workout is effective

Not all exercise is created equal. Some workouts may feel "hard," but are they really driving results? In this episode,... more

03 Oct 2024 · 21 minutes
#185: Improving anxiety and rewiring your negativity bias with neuroscientist Nicole Vignola

Do you know there is a difference between stress and anxiety? Our brains are wired to lean negative, but understanding... more

26 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
Solo Coffee Chat: How I'm building 5lb of muscle postpartum

In this episode, Shannon talks about her postpartum experience and how she plans to build 5 pounds of muscle.

20 Sep 2024 · 16 minutes
#184: Postpartum Body Recomposition

This episode is not to encourage "bounce back" after having a baby. Shannon discusses sustainable strategies to improve body composition... more

19 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Coffee Chat with Olivia Adriance: how she improved her acne, grew a social media following, and more

Olivia Adriance is a food content creator who shares why she started eating gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Shannon and... more

13 Sep 2024 · 1 hour,
#183: How to avoid the 4 communication styles that predict the end of relationships with Casey Lepper

Today, we are joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Casey Lepper. We discuss how to improve your relationship with... more

12 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Coffee Chat on fitness trends: Weighted vest walking, doing your hair with wrist weights, Pilates for back pain

Join Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton to discuss some of the latest fitness trends: weighted vest walking, doing your hair... more

06 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
#182: REHIT: How 2 minutes of work/week can significantly impact your cardiovascular health

Hate sprint training but want the benefits? Emerging research claims that REHIT (reduced exertion high-intensity training), a low-dose form of... more

05 Sep 2024 · 18 minutes
Solo Coffee Chat: The coaching tools that have rewired my brain

I get coached twice a week, and it has changed my life. In this solo coffee chat, I discuss the... more

30 Aug 2024 · 20 minutes
#181: Does strength training make you leaner?

Does strength training help with fat loss? It's not about how many calories or fat you burn during the workout... more

29 Aug 2024 · 12 minutes
#180: Do you have to lift heavy as you age? How to increase lean mass at any age

Is heavy lifting the only way to stay strong, build lean mass, and improve body composition as we age? Dr.... more

22 Aug 2024 · 23 minutes
Solo Coffee Chat: A podcast rebrand, tools to stay inspired, and 10x growth

Welcome to the first episode of The Dr. Shannon Show! We will still release new science-based episodes each Thursday. In... more

16 Aug 2024 · 14 minutes
#179: Q&A: Inner thigh toning, the effectiveness of minimal equipment workouts, and muscle confusion

In this focused Q&A episode, Dr. Shannon is joined by Evlo instructors, Dr. Payton and Dr. Jill. We explore effective... more

15 Aug 2024 · 13 minutes
#178: Find Your Ideal Fitness Routine: Balancing Strength, Cardio, and Recovery for Optimal Results

In this episode, Shannon dives into the science of crafting a sustainable, effective fitness routine that delivers results without burning... more

08 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
#177: Training your nervous system with Dr. Eric Cobb

Dr. Eric Cobb is a renowned expert in the field of performance neurology and the founder of Z-Health Performance Solutions.... more

01 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
#176: Nutrition and breastfeeding with Dani Patton

Are you struggling to balance breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and your fitness goals? In this episode, we're joined by macros... more

25 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
#175: Q&A: Best activities for recovery days, if megaformer classes build muscle, is Evlo diastasis recti-friendly

Dr. Shannon is back with Dr. Jill and Dr. Payton to discuss recovery days, megaformer classes, and diastasis recti. 0:00:... more

18 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
#174: Your nervous system & fitness part 3: Cerebellar neuroplasticity

This is part three of three about fitness and your nervous system. Dr. Shannon discusses how your brain can change... more

11 Jul 2024 · 8 minutes
#173: Your nervous system & fitness part 2: safety and stability

This is part two of three about fitness and your nervous system. Dr. Shannon discusses how your nervous system's "number... more

04 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
#172: Your nervous system & fitness part 1: Central nervous system fatigue

The next three episodes will be about specific mechanisms of your nervous system. Today, Dr. Shannon talks about how central... more

27 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
#171: Q&A: Grip strength limiting lower body lifts, feeling "bigger" after strength training, and do sculpt classes help maintain muscle?

Dr. Shannon, Dr. Jill, and Dr. Payton discuss grip strength, cell swelling, and if Pilates/sculpt classes help maintain muscle mass... more

20 Jun 2024 · 7 minutes
#170: What to do if you're exercising hard but not losing weight

In this episode, we discuss hormones, exercise, and nutrition and why you may not be losing weight despite working out... more

13 Jun 2024 · 9 minutes
#169: How to balance exercise and cortisol

If you're not seeing results, you may have been told your cortisol could be to blame. How does cortisol affect... more

06 Jun 2024 · 13 minutes
#168: Training your core and diastasis recti with Dr. Elizabeth Knoble

Shannon interviews her pelvic floor PT, Dr. Elizabeth Knoble about how to train your core during pregnancy and beyond.0:00: Introduction... more

30 May 2024 · 32 minutes
#167: Short workouts and exercise snacks

Can 10-minute workouts be effective? And can exercise "snacks" be an effective way to build muscle? 0:00: Introduction0:45: Does the... more

23 May 2024 · 16 minutes
#166: Does more sweat = better results?

Why do we sweat in our workotus? And are sweaty workouts superior for fitness results? Dr. Shannon explains why sweating... more

16 May 2024 · 8 minutes
#165: Improving metabolic flexibility for lasting results

Metabolic flexibility may be a term you've heard before. But what does it mean, and why is it important for... more

09 May 2024 · 42 minutes
#164: Why more fatiguing workouts aren't more effective

It is an illusion that more fatiguing workouts lead to better results. In fact, less fatiguing workouts can improve the... more

02 May 2024 · 21 minutes
#163: Pre/post workout nutrition with Hope Brandt, RD

Registered Dietitian Hope Brandt discusses how to eat before and after exercise.0:00: Introduction0:40: How to eat to build muscle 2:05:... more

25 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
#162: Super-responders and non-responders to exercise

Have you ever met someone who seems to just LOOK at a weight and see results? Or someone who seemingly... more

18 Apr 2024 · 16 minutes
#161: Strength training and pelvic floor, body recomposition, Pilates and results, and more

In this episode, Dr. Shannon, Dr. Payton, and Dr. Jill discuss several Evlo stories, explaining why they may have experienced... more

11 Apr 2024 · 21 minutes
#160: Maintenance

Are you in a season where maintenance is a goal? Maybe you're training for a race or don't have the... more

04 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
#159: Pilates isn't "snatching" you. Here's what's really happening

The messaging around a certain form of exercise "snatching" you, which is the internet's newest word for "toning" or "tightening,"... more

28 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
#158: Modeling healthy behavior around food and exercise with Hope Brandt, RD

Modeling a healthy relationship to food and exercise is important to me as a new parent. In this episode, Registered... more

21 Mar 2024 · 34 minutes
#157: How to exercise in your 30s to age well

How you exercise in your 30s can not only impact how you feel and look now but also will set... more

14 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
#156: Spot treating fat and cellulite

Many fitness methods claim to "tone your arms" or "slim your thighs." This is false advertising, with the assumption that... more

07 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
#155: Why you don't have to squat to be functional

Squats have been deemed the gold standard for building muscle in the legs while improving functional strength. But what if... more

29 Feb 2024 · 26 minutes
#154: Exercising with PCOS

What is PCOS, what are the symptoms, and how can you exercise to improve symptoms? You'll learn all these things... more

22 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
#153: How muscle REALLY affects your metabolism

You may have heard that the more muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn at rest. Is this... more

15 Feb 2024 · 20 minutes
#152: The optimal volume for muscle growth for women

0:00: Introduction 1:15: Working out less for better results 2:54: What is a hard set? 6:34: Optimal volume for muscle... more

08 Feb 2024 · 29 minutes
#151: Why your menstrual cycle is a vital sign: exercising to improve menstrual health, fertility, and more

Your menstrual cycle has been considered a vital sign by some and can be an indication of your overall health.... more

01 Feb 2024 · 48 minutes
#150: HIIT and longevity

How does high-intensity cardio affect longevity? Is HIIT the only way to receive longevity benefits? How does strength training compare... more

25 Jan 2024 · 37 minutes
#149: Is walking "enough" for cardio?

We recommend a cornerstone routine of walking and strength training. But is walking "enough" cardio? Shannon discusses that question in... more

18 Jan 2024 · 19 minutes
#148: Do women really need zone two cardio?

Zone two cardio has received a lot of attention lately. Doctors and researchers tout the benefits associated with mitochondrial efficiency... more

11 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
#147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew

If you consume any wellness content, you may have noticed increased attention on insulin and blood sugar. What does it... more

04 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
#146: Metabolic adaptation and fitness challenges

Have you ever started a fitness challenge just to find yourself back at square one shortly after it ended? In... more

28 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
#145: Do heavy weights "bulk" and does Pilates "tone"?

You can find anecdotes everywhere that heavy weights "bulk" and Pilates-type movements provide a long, lean, toned body. Is there... more

21 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
#144: Nutrition and exercise for fertility

In this episode, Dr. Shannon interviews Becca Romero about all things nutrition and fertility. They touch on women's and men's... more

14 Dec 2023 · 44 minutes
#143: How and when to take a deload week

Deload weeks, or as we call them, "Reset Weeks," can help manage fatigue, avoid plateaus, and improve recovery. Dr. Shannon... more

07 Dec 2023 · 28 minutes
#142: Are "functional exercises" necessary?

Do you HAVE to squat and deadlift to maintain your functional strength throughout your life? Dr. Payton and Dr.... more

30 Nov 2023 · 16 minutes
#141: Thanksgiving episode: Why you can't "burn off" what you eat, and how to manage blood sugar spikes

Every year, Shannon releases a "Thanksgiving" episode centered around exercise and food. This year, she's speaking to something that is... more

23 Nov 2023 · 22 minutes
#140: Body recomposition when you're sleep deprived: a follow up to last week's episode

In last week's episode, we talked about habits necessary for body recomposition. We discussed the importance of sleep and how... more

16 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
#139: The psychology of habit forming for body recomposition

Since body recomposition requires slow and steady changes, it requires lifestyle and habit changes. In this episode, Shannon discusses the... more

09 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
#138: The best time of day to workout, hip thrusts vs. lunges, kegels during core work, and more

Enjoy this Q&A podcast episode with Shannon, where she addresses some common question from Evlo members! 0:23: What is the... more

02 Nov 2023 · 17 minutes
#137: Carb cycling with Esosa Osagiede, RD

Carb cycling is a nutrition method for body recomposition. In this episode, Shannon interviews Esosa Osagiede, a Registered Dietitian, to... more

26 Oct 2023 · 35 minutes
#136: How does overexercise affect hormones?

You may have heard that exercising too much can affect your hormones. But how exactly does this happen? Listen to... more

19 Oct 2023 · 17 minutes
#135: How should men and women train differently?

What are the physiological differences between men and women, and how does that influence how they should train?0:00: Introduction0:45: Differences... more

12 Oct 2023 · 20 minutes
#134: Building muscle during pregnancy

Is building muscle during pregnancy possible? Or should it even be a goal? Dr. Shannon discusses this in today's episode.... more

05 Oct 2023 · 25 minutes
#133: Productive vs. unproductive stress

Stress is an issue many of us can relate to. But stress isn't always bad. In fact, stressing your body... more

28 Sep 2023 · 28 minutes
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In last week's episode, we talked about habits necessary for body recomposition. We discussed the importance of sleep and how fitness results... more