69: Is Sitting Too Much Wrecking Your Body & Mind? With Debbie Bellenger
Release Date: 01/14/2025
81: The Psychology of Exercise Motivation: With Dr. Sabrena Jo, PhD
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In this episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski are joined by Dr. Sabrena Jo, the Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. Dr. Jo brings her extensive research and expertise on the psychology of exercise, particularly focusing on the factors that motivate individuals, especially older adults, to stay active. In this conversation, she breaks down the three basic psychological needs that must be met for us to remain motivated and achieve our fitness goals. Dr. Jo's research delves deep into understanding...
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80: Discovering Your True Self: With Carrie Genzel
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In this episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with actress and mental health advocate Carrie Genzel to discuss her inspiring journey from a shy child to a successful actress who has faced and overcome immense mental health struggles. Carrie opens up about her early years in the industry, starting with print work and modeling, and eventually landing a coveted role on the iconic soap opera *All My Children*. Her experience in the acting world, where success can quickly turn into uncertainty, led to emotional rollercoasters that Carrie...
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79: Why Obesity Doesn’t End With Weight Loss: With Dr. Robyn Pashby
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Today we are learning from Dr. Robyn Pashby, a Clinical Health Psychologist specializing in weight management and obesity. Dr. Pashby sheds light on the long-standing stigma surrounding obesity and how medical professionals are shifting the conversation to focus on treating the person first rather than just the disease. She discusses the complex emotional toll that individuals living with obesity experience and how our society’s harsh judgments often lead to negative self-talk, shame, and mental health struggles. Dr. Pashby also explores the rapid changes happening in the field of obesity...
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78: Reinventing Yourself At Every Age: With Maria Gonzalez
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Today on *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Maria Gonzales, CEO of Club Fitness Greensboro, to explore how fitness evolves as we age. Maria’s fitness journey began at just five years old when she was a competitive swimmer in Colombia. She dedicated a decade to the sport before transitioning to water polo at age 15. This early reinvention set the stage for a lifetime of transformation—both in fitness and in her career. Now, as a woman over 45, Maria shares how she has adapted her workouts, recovery methods, and mindset to align with her changing...
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77: Concierge Medicine & Direct Primary Care Explained: With Dr. Jennifer Evans
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In this episode of *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Dr. Jennifer Evans from Rejuvinant Family Health Care to discuss a revolutionary approach to healthcare: Direct Primary Care. Dr. Evans, a primary care physician, spent the first nine years of her career working in a traditional health system where patient visits were limited to just 15 minutes, and high patient loads made it difficult to provide the personalized care she felt patients deserved. Four years ago, she made the bold decision to branch out on her own and start a Direct Primary Care...
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76: How To Get Stronger With Age: With Lisa Bullock
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In this inspiring episode of *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Lisa Bullock, a 60-year-old competitive powerlifter who has defied the odds and reshaped her life and body after menopause. Lisa holds several Australian titles and records, but her journey to powerlifting began only after turning 50. Faced with physical challenges and a changing body, she discovered the empowering world of powerlifting after realizing she could no longer engage in activities like boxing or CrossFit due to her body's transformation and two total knee...
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75: Why Women Tear Each Other Down: With Lisa Dixon Wells
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In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-host Shawna Kaminski sits down with Lisa Dixon Wells, a trailblazer in bully prevention and mental health advocacy. Lisa and Shawna dive deep into the unique ways bullying manifests among women, particularly through relational social bullying such as gossip, exclusion, and rumor-spreading. With the rise of text groups and social media, these behaviors have become even more pervasive and damaging. Women’s relationships often operate with a delicate balance, making indirect aggression more common. Many of us may unknowingly...
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74: Why I Had My Sister-in-Laws Baby: With Jenna and Laura Stevenson
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In this heartfelt episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with 2 guests today. Laura and her sister-in-law, Jenna Stevenson are here to share an extraordinary journey of love, resilience, and unexpected miracles. Laura always dreamed of carrying her own child, but due to a chronic cancer and the treatments keeping her in remission, pregnancy posed too great a risk to her health. Just when hope seemed out of reach, Jenna made a life-changing offer—to carry Laura’s child as a surrogate. Though Laura continued exploring every possibility to carry a child...
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73: Why Women Need More Protein & How to Get It: With Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski
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In this episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr break down all the confusion around protein for women. How much do we really need? Why is it so important for healthy aging? And how can we make sure we’re getting enough? The ladies tackle common myths about protein, share their own journeys to upping their intake, and reveal how consistency makes it easier over time. Plus, Shawna shares a simple trick to quickly determine if a food is a good source of protein! You'll also get expert insights and resources to help you fuel your body properly—so you...
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72: Fitness For Women, By Women: with Ann Gilbert
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We are hosting a fitness industry veteran on today's episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging. Co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Ann Gilbert. She has 42 years in women’s fitness and as the owner of Fit Her—a female-only gym in Florida that’s been thriving for 35 years—Ann has seen it all. From starting her own journey as an obese mom at 27 to becoming a trailblazer in women’s strength training, Ann shares the shifts she’s witnessed in how women approach exercise and nutrition. She dives into why more young women are embracing strength training, how she...
info_outlineSit much? In this episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski “sit” down with Debbie Bellenger, the powerhouse behind DB Fitness and Wellness Solutions, to tackle one of today’s most pressing issues: the health crisis in the American workforce.
With more employees sitting longer, gaining weight, and struggling with rising mental health challenges like anxiety and depression, workplace wellness has become a top concern for employers and employees alike. Debbie shares her expert insights on how companies can take meaningful action to promote health and fitness among their teams, reduce healthcare costs, and create happier, more productive workplaces.
Debbie emphasizes the role of leadership in driving change, explaining how organizations that invest in wellness programs not only attract and retain top talent but also improve overall employee satisfaction and performance. She offers actionable strategies for companies to encourage movement, foster social connection, and combat the physical and mental toll of sedentary work.
But what if your workplace isn’t on board with wellness initiatives? Debbie provides empowering advice for becoming your own wellness ambassador, advocating for your health, and building better habits even without company support. From practical tools to boost your physical and mental health to the importance of social connection in our increasingly isolated world, this episode is packed with tips to help you thrive—inside and outside the workplace.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to take charge of your well-being and bring positive change to your workplace and beyond.
Listen now and start your journey to a healthier, happier life! And don’t forget to subscribe to and review our show.
Debbie Bellenger is the 2023 Educator of the Year awarded by the Medical Fitness Association. Learn more about Debbie here: www.debbiebellenger.com
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