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Heads up: this episode talks about sexual assault and has strong language. Everything I say about stories in the news is alleged and my opinion. This one was hard to record. The other day I was walking my dog and a man stopped me to ask what kind of dog I have. Nothing happened. And my brain still went to: this person is trying to kidnap me. That's the problem, and that's what this episode is about. I talk about the "be nice" voice that kept me standing there, what my husband said when I told him, and how I know I'm not just being super sensitive. I get into what's all over the news right now, the people in power who are getting away with it, and what I think the good guys need to start doing. I don't have a tidy answer. We're tired. We're angry. We don't want to be afraid anymore. This is my rant. This is my rage. This is my message today. Mentioned: Jo at @unlearn16 Her Instagram I refer to: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeDAmY1NMZs/ This message from Mark Green is also very good: https://www.instagram.com/p/DeDAmY1NMZs/ Two corrections: I said the alleged Cornell assault happened in a dorm room. The lawsuit says it was a fraternity house. I also said the students had to write an essay. That's a claim in the lawsuit, and Cornell disputes that it was anyone's only consequence.

Somewhere around 48, I went quiet. I closed a business, got off social media, and just went inward. And for a while it felt like that was how I'd be forever. This episode is about what happened on the other side of that. Hormones balanced and finally feel good again. Something has shifted and I started wanting to be seen again, after seasons of hiding. I get into the bike program I didn't want to do... The tiger-stripe pants I never would've bought a year ago... The rave I almost talked myself out of... The TikToks I keep making even when my brain screams they're cringey.... There's one thing I figured out about why none of my old plans ever worked, and why this time feels completely different. I'm not going to give it away here. You'll have to listen. If you're in the hibernating part right now, unsure if you'll ever feel like yourself again, this one's for you. 🐯 Zara Tiger Pants: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker/video/7677591999087725832 Zara link: https://www.zara.com/ca/en/animal-print-wide-leg-drawstring-pants-p06929210.html?v1=583130388 Links to all the things: https://shanalinks.lovable.app/ Thanks for tuning in. If this one resonated, share it with a friend who needs to hear it, and follow along so you never miss an episode. See you next week.

I spent over ten years selling high-end skincare. I stood at parties telling people the drugstore stuff couldn't compare and I believed every word of it. I don't believe it anymore. In this episode I get into what actually changed my skin back when I thought it was the $100 products doing the work, and the thing I've realized since that I wish someone had told me twenty years ago. I also share what I'm using now, all of it drugstore, none of it over $20 (maybe one or two) plus what happened when I finally walked into a Dollar Tree after years of snubbing those skincare products. Including the $1.75 eye masks that shook me. If you've ever wondered whether drug store brands are worth it, this is for you baby. Links: My skincare routine on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker/video/7666864255332863240 My Dollar Tree haul: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker/video/7671670910390177032 The eye mask video: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker/video/7676468942738689287 Byoma dupes from the Dollar Tree: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker/video/7677293919129980178 Shop my skincare routine: https://amzn.to/45O2rNw NEW* Instagram: @howitsreallygoing50

I would never do it again. I also wouldn't trade it. I got into network marketing on maternity leave, thinking I'd sell a little skincare on the side. Within a year I had the white Mercedes. Eventually I was at the top of the company, my team was selling over a million a year, and my own checks hit $25,000 months. I also had a tax hole that nearly took us out. In this one I'm telling the whole thing. How I got in, how fast it climbed, and the moment the rose-colored glasses came off. I'm not here to trash it or sell it. I made real money and real friends, and I learned some things the hard way that I still carry as an entrepreneur at 50.   Thank you all so much for listening! My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz

Two things happened to me in the last couple weeks. One made my body go into full panic mode over a client I never should have said yes to. The other was a concert that made me feel more alive than I have in months. Turns out they're the same lesson. I'm talking about learning to tell the difference between a real gut-level no and just plain fear dressed up as one, because I almost missed out on something great by confusing the two. Also: the word "resentment" completely escapes me for a solid thirty seconds, and I leave it in. 51 in a couple weeks, and I'm done bumping along.   Links TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shanarecker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shana.recker/ Stuck in the '90s (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/stuckinthe90sband/   Thank you all so much for listening! My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz

There's this thing happening astrologically right now called Jupiter in Leo, and even though I'm not someone who lives by horoscopes, I can't fully write this stuff off either. Jupiter is the planet of growth and expansion, and from June 29, 2026 through July 26, 2027 it's in Leo, the sign of visibility, creativity, courage, and being seen. Last year it was in Cancer, which is quiet and inward, and honestly that tracked for me. I spent the last couple of years heads down in my business, getting my health and hormones sorted, staying pretty quiet. This next stretch is the opposite energy. It's the push to stop hiding. I bought the Jupiter in Leo workbook from Spirit Daughter (I'm not affiliated, I just like her stuff) and spent a Sunday journaling through it. What came out of it was the thing I already knew but had been avoiding: the podcast, showing up on video, sharing what I actually love at 50, all of it. That night I opened TikTok, turned on the camera, and just started talking. No strategy, no format, just me. One video is already at 4,000 views. I have no idea where it's going and I don't need to. In this episode I talk about what Jupiter in Leo actually is, why I think it's worth paying attention to whether you're a Leo or not, the fear of being wrong publicly that's kept me small, and what it feels like to finally stop waiting for the perfect moment. If there's something you've been sitting on, this is your sign to stop sitting on it. Links Spirit Daughter Jupiter in Leo Workbook: https://spiritdaughter.com Free natal chart: https://chart.spiritdaughter.com Follow me on TikTok: @shanarecker The podcast that lit me up this week: Absolutely Not with Heather McMahon   Thank you all so much for listening! My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz

Midlife identity: Who are you without the thing?  I've been thinking a lot lately about how much of our identity gets wrapped up in what we do, what we've achieved, and who we're connected to. And the question I keep coming back to is, who are you when all of that goes away? In this episode, I'm getting personal about my own career transitions and the pattern I only recognized in hindsight. I talk about the trap I almost fell into when I was at my lowest, why I think the menopause transition is actually a gift in disguise, and how this podcast itself is a perfect example of everything I'm talking about. If you've ever tied your worth to a title, a business, a role, or even a person, this one's for you.   Thank you all so much for listening! My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz

I'm coming up on one year of being on a GLP1 (Ozempic), and in this episode I share where I'm at physically, what's shifted, and what I've been seeing online that drives me bananas. This one covers both my GLP1 journey and my hormone update, because honestly I feel both have helped me regain my sanity, my health and my confidence.  Mentioned in this episode: Felix Health — online pharmacy for hormones (Canada) Oura Ring — sleep and cycle tracking   Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

"You know what a shame to be 42 years of age and not completely covered in scars. They're evidence of a life fully lived." — Harrison Ford, Shrinking Seven years of chaos. Almost went into bankruptcy. Had to sell our dream house. Multiple career pivots. An identity I didn't recognize. And then one day I realized I'm grateful for all of it. In this episode, I'm walking through what actually happened during my Leo seven-year cycle (2018-2026) and what it forced me to learn about myself, my values, and what actually matters. I'm talking about: The financial crisis and what losing everything taught me about performance vs. authenticity Why I was trying to prove myself to the world through success Career instability: network marketing to coaching to figuring out who I am The midlife/hormone piece that stripped away everything fake How I went from feeling like it was the worst thing ever to being genuinely grateful If you're in the middle of hard times right now, this is for you. You're not alone, and you will get through it. I promise. And cheers Leo's, Scorpios, Aquarius and Taurus to better times ahead as Jupiter enters our signs! ⭐💫🤑💃 References:https://collective.world/four-signs-are-about-to-exhale-for-the-first-time-in-seven-years/https://www.yourtango.com/zodiac/life-goes-back-normal-zodiac-signs-april-25-2026

At 50, everything feels harder. Your hormones are unstable, you're exhausted, and the last thing you want is to learn something new. But here's what I've realized: you're either Blockbuster or Netflix. Blockbuster didn't fail because it was bad. It failed because it stopped evolving. Netflix kept adapting. At 50, comfort feels earned, but it's actually the slow path to irrelevance. In this episode, I share an example of pushing myself to try something new when every part of me wanted to stay still: The AI website pivot — How resistance to learning AI changed into excitement when I built my husband's full functional website in two weeks Why the thinking phase is the hardest part — Your brain is wired to protect you by highlighting everything that could go wrong The choice you actually have — Tired and growing, or tired and staying the same. Both are hard. One leads somewhere. I also talk about what's coming next for this podcast, changes are happening, and I'm not staying static either. The core message: trying new things isn't as hard as your head makes it out to be. And when you push through that resistance, you prove to yourself that you're capable of more than you thought. Key takeaway: You don't want to be 75 looking back wishing you'd tried. Evolution isn't optional at this stage. It's survival. Resources mentioned: Lovable (AI website builder): https://lovable.dev/invite/IT677IH Jason's website (built with Lovable): https://www.jasonrecker.com Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

My Last Podcast Episode Sucked. A Lesson in Overthinking. My Last Podcast Episode Sucked — And Here's Why I'm calling it out. My last episode was not great, and I know exactly why. I spent an entire afternoon running it through AI, trying to make it perfect, and by the time I posted it, it was 13 minutes of sliced and diced content that barely connected. The original version, with all the repetition and rambling, would have been better. That realization sent me down a rabbit hole about overthinking and what it actually costs us. In this episode I'm talking about why overthinking kills the magic, why repetition in how you communicate isn't a flaw, and why the most well-received things I've ever put out are always the ones I almost didn't post. I also share why I started using Threads as a low-stakes place to just say things without second-guessing myself, and why that practice has been more valuable than any amount of editing. This is a permission slip to stop asking "is this okay?" and just be yourself, in your content, your business, your relationships, all of it. Because the version of you that you keep editing out? That's the one people actually connect with. Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

Why I'm Ditching Instagram and What I'm Doing Instead to Grow My Podcast On social media burnout, solopreneur strategy, and finally paying attention to my gut. In this episode, I'm thinking out loud about something that's been shifting for me in a big way: social media. I recently deleted Facebook, I'm walking away from my business Instagram, and I'm done pretending that being everywhere online is the path to building something meaningful. Spoiler: it's not, at least not for me. I share what I learned from podcaster Jan Ditchfield about how much time solopreneurs are actually spending on Instagram content versus what they're getting back in return, and why SEO-driven content like podcasts and blogs is where I'm putting my energy instead. I also talk about the one platform I'm actually enjoying right now, and why it fits this podcast perfectly. And I get honest about this podcast itself. There's something about it that I can't let go of, and I'm finally paying attention to that feeling instead of getting in my own way.Lindsay Smith Creative: CLICK HERE Jan Ditchfield Podcast: CLICK HERE   Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

It has been eight months since I started using a GLP-1 as part of my overall health and wellness and I wanted to give you a real, honest update on how it's going. In this episode I'm sharing my full experience with Ozempic, from why I started it, what the first few months felt like, where I am now, and why I refuse to feel shame about any of it. I cover: What the first three to four months actually felt like, including the food noise and alcohol noise going completely quiet Side effects I experienced including hair thinning and hormonal shifts Why I stayed at the minimum dose and what that decision has meant for me How I'm combining this with workouts, protein targets, and HRT Why so many women are keeping this a secret and why I think that needs to stop What my doctor said when I finally told her everything This is my story only. It is not medical advice. But if you are in perimenopause, frustrated, doing all the things and seeing no results, I want you to know this conversation exists. Connect with me: Instagram (personal, private): @shana.recker Instagram (business): @iamshanarecker   Thank you all so much for listening! My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://app.kajabi.com/r/hUEQxkCz

In this episode, I’m sharing something very real and very current. This morning, I sat down to delete old podcast episodes dating all the way back to 2016. As I moved through them one by one, I realized I wasn’t just cleaning up content. I was looking at past versions of myself. Different belief systems. Different seasons. Different motivations. From my network marketing era, to business coaching, to personal development and mindset culture, this episode is a candid reflection on growth, scarcity, hustle, and what success actually means to me now. This isn’t about regret or shame.It’s about perspective.And letting go of what no longer fits. In this episode, I talk about: Why some of my earliest podcast episodes make me cringe now How fast money and success can be driven by fear and scarcity The pressure to hustle, perform, and prove worth How personal development culture became just another hamster wheel Losing my house, my confidence, and the illusion of “having it all” How perimenopause forced me to slow down and reassess everything What success means to me at 50 Why deleting old episodes feels like shedding skin Making space for what’s next, even when you don’t know exactly what that is yet If you’re feeling stuck in hustle mode, questioning the version of success you’re chasing, or sensing that something in your life needs to be released, this episode is for you. Sometimes growth doesn’t look like more.Sometimes it looks like less, with more clarity. Reflection question for you: What are you holding onto that no longer reflects who you are? And what might be possible if you let it go?   Thank you all so much for listening! It genuinely means a lot to know that my journey, and what I’m learning along the way, helps you too. If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Instagram: @iamshanarecker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

I just finished watching Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix, and I didn’t expect it to hit me the way it did. At first glance, the show looks like over-the-top wealth, social rules, and Palm Beach society drama. And yes, some of it is ridiculous. But underneath all of that, there’s a much deeper message about identity, conformity, and what happens when people believe they need to change who they are to belong. In this episode, I talk about Ro Mina storyline and why it made me so uncomfortable and, at the same time, so fired up. Watching her be coached, corrected, and pressured to fit the “Palm Beach way” made one thing very clear to me: any environment that requires you to erase parts of yourself in order to be accepted will eventually cost you your confidence. I share how this theme shows up far beyond reality TV. It shows up in business, social media, friendships, family dynamics, and especially in the constant self-questioning so many of us live with: Should I say this? Should I post that? What will people think? What if they misunderstand me? I also talk honestly about my own experience with trying to be palatable online, how that led to burnout, and why I’ve stopped performing for approval. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is something I deeply believe: fake is an energy, and people feel it. Even when they can’t explain why, they feel it. This episode is about why being yourself is not reckless, dramatic, or risky. It’s efficient. It simplifies your life. It attracts the right people. And it makes success feel lighter instead of like a constant uphill push. I wrap up by sharing three practical steps you can take to start being more yourself, even if it feels uncomfortable at first: 1. Recognizing when fear is stopping you and acting anyway 2. Starting small instead of trying to change everything at once 3. Detaching from outcomes and letting go of controlling perception If you’ve ever felt exhausted from trying to fit into someone else’s version of who you should be, this conversation is for you. Thank you all so much for listening! It genuinely means a lot to know that my journey, and what I’m learning along the way, helps you too. If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Instagram: @iamshanarecker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana