Send Shana a Text Message This oneās hard to record ā but it needed to be said. Our family dog of 9 years, Ozzy passed away this week, and this episode is me walking through the grief, the story of what happened, and everything I wish more people talked about when it comes to losing a pet. If youāve ever had to say goodbye to a dog (or any pet) you loved, this episode is for you. Itās about the quiet after the bark, the guilt, the firsts that break your heart ā and the little things you wish you...
Aug 02, 2025ā¢32 min
Send Shana a Text Message Itās been a minute, so today Iām walking and talkingāgiving you a life update, sharing how Iāve been using ChatGPT as a calorie and protein tracker, spilling the chaos of trying to keep baby bunnies alive in our backyard, and letting you in on something exciting Iāve just launchedā¦ This podcast has always been a space where I show up real and unfiltered, but now thereās a new level of that happening over on my new Patreon channel. I explain what it is, why I created it,...
Jul 05, 2025ā¢33 min
Send Shana a Text Message If youāre curious about AI but donāt know where to startāor youāve heard of ChatGPT but feel overwhelmedāthis episode will walk you through exactly what it is, how it works, and how I personally use it every single day to run my life and business more efficiently. I break down the different versions of ChatGPT, the tools I rely on most, and real-life examples of how AI helps with everything from health tracking and travel planning to coding, sales page copy, and client ...
May 20, 2025ā¢45 min
Send Shana a Text Message Oh hey there ā todayās episode of Walking and Talking with Me is a bit of a catch-up after a little break. Iām finally back out walking, and weāve got some nice weather for once. Iām out here without my dog today (which is rare!) and just wanted to have a real conversation with you about whatās been going on. First, a quick update on something new Iāve been loving: my weighted vest. Itās a 16-pound vest from Zelus (LINK) l that I found through my Amazon shop . Iāve been...
Apr 18, 2025ā¢27 min
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I dive into the real, unfiltered truth about starting an online business in 2025. Things have changed drastically from the early days of online business, and Iām breaking down the biggest misconceptions, mistakes, and the strategies you actually need to succeed. Key Takeaways: āļø Itās Not as Easy as It Used to Be ā Gone are the days of throwing up a website and making money overnight. The industry is more saturated than ever, which means strategy and co...
Feb 17, 2025ā¢41 min
Send Shana a Text Message Hey friends, welcome back to How Itās Really Going . Today, Iām walking and talking through a snowy morning here in southern Ontario (wish you could see itāitās gorgeous!) and sharing my unfiltered thoughts about a topic thatās been weighing on me: alcohol. From my āFun Shanaā days in my 20s to where I stand now in my mid-40s, Iām opening up about how my relationship with alcohol has changed, the shame spirals I sometimes experience, and the impact it has on my health, ...
Jan 11, 2025ā¢25 min
Send Shana a Text Message Walk with me as I share my thoughts on 2024... the highs, the lessons, and what Iām leaving behind as I step into the new year. From overcoming challenges and letting go of what wasnāt serving me (bye, people-pleasing!) to rediscovering simple joys (yes, Iām back on Diet Coke!) and setting intentions for growth, this episode is all about real talk and fresh starts. I also share my plans for 2025, including building a team, embracing self-acceptance, trying new things li...
Dec 29, 2024ā¢26 min
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, Iām trying something new and taking the podcast on the goāliterally! Inspired by my friend and fellow podcaster Chalene Johnson, I decided to combine my love for walking with sharing my thoughts in a more casual and authentic way. Like many of you, Iāve struggled to find time to sit down and record. This new format feels like a win-win: getting fresh air and movement while connecting with you. I dive into what itās like navigating life as a midlife entr...
Dec 23, 2024ā¢27 min
Send Shana a Text Message Hey there, and welcome back to How Itās Really Going ! After a long break, Iām here to share whatās been on my mind and whatās next for this podcast. If youāve been around since the early days, youāll know this space has evolved over the yearsāfrom Girlfriendās Guide to Network Marketing to Keeping It Real with Shana Recker , and now to this version: a mix of life, business, and everything in between. The Journey So Far I started podcasting back in 2016, aiming to share...
Nov 16, 2024ā¢29 min
Send Shana a Text Message Hey everyone! Welcome back! In this episode, I get super real about the ups and downs of friendships. After listening to a Simon Sinek podcast, I felt inspired to share my own struggles with making and keeping friends, especially during perimenopause and menopause. ADHD has definitely turned up the volume on my fear of rejection too. I talk about how important community is and how the lack of close friendships has really hit me. You'll hear about my overthinking and why...
Jul 12, 2024ā¢21 min
Send Shana a Text Message A little life perimenopause life update The symptoms, visits to doctors, hormone treatments, and the emotional challenges of this life stage. I hope this chat helps you as much as sharing this helps me! Here is the info for Felix Health and a referral code for $40 off your consultation fee. https://www.felixforyou.ca/r/etSvM Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out a...
Apr 04, 2024ā¢26 min
Send Shana a Text Message Hey there! In this episode, I'm just gonna chat about something super important: happiness! I spill the tea on why happiness isn't something you find in fancy cars, big houses, or Instagram likes. It really truly comes from deep within you. I jabber on about my own stories and share nuggets of wisdom what I've learned about true joy and fulfillment. Happiness is a choice we make every day. Follow my art talks here @shanarecker_art 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 00:...
Mar 11, 2024ā¢25 min
Send Shana a Text Message Today I share how I'm learning (emphases on the ING) how by letting go of trying to control everything and embracing change actually makes life easier. I'd say it's one of the benefits of aging for sure. The older we get the less we care so much about shit. In this episode I talk about ditching overthinking and trusting your instincts more, about opening up to outcomes outside of your expectations. Join me for a real, no-bs conversation about surrendering to life's flow...
Feb 07, 2024ā¢29 min
Send Shana a Text Message As I get older, I can't help but think about the whole weight and body image thing. I've had my share of ups and downs when it comes to my body, and I'm sure you can relate. But you know what I've come to realize? It's all about embracing and loving yourself, no matter what size you are. ā¤ļø Let's collectively ditch the overthinking about our size and celebrate our bodies for all the amazing things they can do! š So here's to self-love, acceptance, and rocking our uniqu...
Jan 29, 2024ā¢25 minā¢Season 1Ep. 35
Send Shana a Text Message Talking all about perimenopause today. This has been a huge topic of conversation in my home and with friends as I am fully into my own menopause journey. I share with you what my experience has been so far as well as sharing symptoms, how it's been for my husband, to what it's been like dealing with doctors trying to find relief. I share my frustrations and more. It's my hope that this episode helps more women realize they aren't going crazy or dying of some weird dise...
Jan 22, 2024ā¢34 min
Send Shana a Text Message Oh hi šš¼šš¼ Long time no chat... Soooo I'm ready to re-emerge from my 2023 cocoon and get back into the groove with my love of talking and sharing on this podcast! Today I share experiences and reflections on my personal and professional life and why 2023 was the year I burned it all down and now I'm ready to start rebuilding!! I've been feeling the nudge big time to get back to sharing on this platform and have conversations about ALL THE THINGS including, but not l...
Jan 11, 2024ā¢16 min
Send Shana a Text Message Welcome back to the "How it's really going" podcast! šļø Today, I've got something a little different for you... Back in August, I had the privilege of sitting down with one of my favorite clients, Debbie Weiss! And today I'm bringing this episode to you, and there's a good reason behind the delay. You see, Debbie launched her very first book, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can," in August, right around the time we recorded this chat. But my podcast took a little hiatus as...
Sep 15, 2023ā¢32 min
Send Shana a Text Message Hey there, welcome baaaaaack to "How It's Really Going with Shana Recker"! In this episode, I'm excited to share some recent changes in my life and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. So, as you know, I've made a bit of a pivot in my career recently. I've shifted away from business coaching and started focusing more on specialized services like Kajabi work and graphic design. It's been quite a journey, and I've found immense fulfillment in this new dire...
Sep 06, 2023ā¢37 min
Send Shana a Text Message Ever felt like a quitter just because you changed your career path or switched your business focus? It's time we view these transformations not as acts of surrender but as brave steps towards reinventing ourselves. Just like Madonna, who is celebrated every time she reinvents her image, we need to shed the negative connotations associated with change and embrace it as a powerful push forward. Drawing from my own personal experiences, in this episode I reflect on the lib...
Jul 07, 2023ā¢19 minā¢Season 6Ep. 21
Send Shana a Text Message Have you ever felt super overwhelmed and burned out by the constant demands of social media and entrepreneurship? I know I have. In this episode, I share my personal journey of finding balance and peace by stepping away from the relentless hustle of entrepreneurship and taking a part-time job. This decision not only provided financial stability but also greatly improved my mental health and happiness. The pressures and stresses associated with social media and business ...
Jun 12, 2023ā¢29 min
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share an update on how things are really going since leaving business coaching and why I broke up with personal development. I believe entrepreneurs can burn out not only from working too much or being on social media all the time but also from striving to BE, DO and HAVE more. Let's unpack this... Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share...
May 30, 2023ā¢28 minā¢Season 6Ep. 20
Send Shana a Text Message It's been a while friends, but there's good reason! Lots of changes happening in my life... leaving business coaching, starting something brand new and even getting back to my roots! I have no idea what the future holds and I'm 100% ok with it! It feels kinds like I'm living between two lives and I'm really happy. It's all inside this episode! If you've ever wanted to make a change in your life, I think you'll resonate with what I have to share! Support the show Thank y...
May 05, 2023ā¢26 minā¢Season 6Ep. 19
Send Shana a Text Message A Sunday morning rant about some of these ethics accounts, and how they call out coaches has me fired up! As you know, I am all about being ethical in my business and learning about how to be better as a coach. But as I am doing my own research, I am noticing that SOME of the ones who are educating on BS marketing practices in the Coaching industry are shaming and being downright MEAN in their content. This is my point of view as a Coach who is learning about ethics, se...
Apr 02, 2023ā¢20 minā¢Season 6Ep. 18
Send Shana a Text Message Lori Turner is an independent consultant who provides personalized coaching and strategy sessions to women entrepreneurs aged 50 and up. With over a decade of experience in the field, Lori has honed her skills as a self-taught social media strategist and educator, working with leading brands such as Lisa Nichols/Motivating the Masses, John Assaraf/Neurogym, and more. Lori is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, and she has taken the stage as a featured speaker at ...
Mar 27, 2023ā¢1 hr 3 minā¢Season 6Ep. 17
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share my final thoughts on where I'm at with the whole ethics of online coaching and marketing. It's been an intense few weeks, and as much as I know this conversation is far from over, I'm ready to get back to regular programming over here. References in this podcast: Ash Riley https://www.instagram.com/ashrising Support the show Thank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please rea...
Mar 24, 2023ā¢24 minā¢Season 6Ep. 16
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, Shirlee and I go deep into what we see changing in the online Coaching industry, what really matters when it comes to being an online coach and how we're moving through all the shifts and changes that are happening. Shirlee is A Life Coaching Certification with the Jay Shetty Certification School, and as Shirlee says, it "broke her open," it was so moving. She is a 53-year-old spiritual seeker, a mama of 23-year-old twin boys, and a lifetime of stories ...
Mar 23, 2023ā¢53 minā¢Season 6Ep. 15
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I have an honest conversation about what it really takes to make 7-figures as an online coach. Many coaches use the promise of luxury and a million-dollar income as the ultimate marker of success, but is it achievable for everyone? I explore the realities of hitting the 7-figure mark as a solopreneur online and why these marketing tactics hurt the coaching industry. ___________________________________________ Support the show Thank you all so much for l...
Mar 13, 2023ā¢32 minā¢Season 6Ep. 14
Send Shana a Text Message Continuing the Conversation: Ethical Sales and Marketing in Online Coaching with Sales Queen Jillian Murphy Special Guest and sales QUEEN Jillian Murphy and I continue discussing online ethics and marketing practices we're seeing inside the coaching industry. Jillian Murphy helps her clients go from GOOD to Gold in sales... WITHOUT LOSING YOUR AUTHENTICITY OR INTEGRITY She is massively obsessed with two things: SALES and COMMUNITY! With over 22 years of business experie...
Mar 06, 2023ā¢38 minā¢Season 6Ep. 13
Send Shana a Text Message In this episode, I share an update on what I'm learning about the online coaching industry and ethical marketing. It's undoubtedly an eye-opener for sure. I also share some personal life lessons that have come up over the past few weeks as I do this work. As I learn more, I'm re-evaluating my own business programs and marketing practices, so I can make the necessary changes to be better for this industry. This isn't easy to do as someone guilty of using unethical market...
Feb 28, 2023ā¢31 minā¢Season 6Ep. 12
Send Shana a Text Message I have been absent from being here online for a few weeks, but I have a good reason. A while back, I started feeling off about my business. I've had lots going on personally in my life, and to be honest, I felt burned out. My business was also slowing down in sales, and I was struggling to keep up with the demand required of me to sell sell sell to make an income. Everything was feeling off. At this same time, I was having a bad experience trying to get out of a coachin...
Feb 21, 2023ā¢47 minā¢Season 6Ep. 11
