The Dr. Shannon Show

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**The Dr. Shannon Show**

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 isn’t) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.

Latest Episodes:

#221: Weights or cardio first, reaching failure vs. reps in reserve, and an important announcement Jun 05, 2025

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5 lbs of muscle episodes:

0:00: FREE MONTH JUNE 8TH & 9TH

1:35: 5 lbs of muscle check-in & member stories

5:00: Strength training before cardio

7:10: How education can lead to better results

8:45: Should I train differently based on my age?

11:48: Do less, but better

12:54: Reaching failure vs. reps in reserve

16:04: Body recomposition and muscle memory

18:50: Important announcement

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#220: How to Body Recomposition in a Sustainable, Effective Way May 29, 2025

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0:00: Introduction

7:40: Can you actually "tone" and "tighten?"

12:00: Exercise and fat loss

18:40: Body recomposition

27:22: Tracking macros

31:13: Five basics of building muscle

39:25: How to track progress

41:48: Volume needed for muscle hypertrophy

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#219: Cardiovascular Aging: How to Measure and Improve It May 22, 2025

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0:00: Introduction to cardiovascular aging

2:00: How does the cardiovascular system age, and why should we care?

5:56: How to measure cardiovascular aging

8:24: How different types of exercise affects cardiovascular aging

11:30: Exercise recommendations for improving cardiovascular age

12:54: How to track cardiovascular improvements without a fitness wearable

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#218: How to train your nervous system and improve vagal tone May 15, 2025

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Vagal tone is an indication of the health of your nervous system. By improving your vagal tone, you can recover better, feel better, and potentially live longer. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton discuss vagal tone and how to improve it both in the short term and long term.

0:00: Introduction

1:45: Defining vagal tone

7:45: How does vagal tone affect your pain response?

10:45: How exercise affects vagal tone

16:55: How to measure vagal tone

23:27: How to improve vagal tone

29:43: How Dr. Payton has improved her vagal tone over the years

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#217: Body Image and Body Dysmorphia with Psychiatrist Margaret Duncan May 08, 2025

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We all could improve our body image, but at what point should you seek help? Dr. Margaret Duncan discusses what thoughts may indicate body image concerns, how to improve body image, and when to seek professional help.

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0:00: Introduction to Dr. Margaret Duncan

2:35: Body image

9:45: When should someone seek therapy for body dysmorphic disorder?

12:15: How can therapy help with body dysmorphic disorder

18:15: Body as object vs body as self

27:15: How to feel like you've done enough

31:10: Postpartum body image

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Coffee Chat with Interior Designer Coco Greenblum May 02, 2025

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Coco Greenblum is good friend of Shannon's and her designer. Coco designed both the Evlo office space abd Shannon's home. Coco has years of experience working with celebrities and is passionate about design. Learn how to make your space more beautiful on this episode today.

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#216: What men and women should do when trying to conceive with Dr. Natalie Crawford May 01, 2025

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Whether you are currently trying to conceive or planning to do so in the next few years, this episode will educate you on what you can control in your fertility journey. Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified OBGYN/REI, educates men and women on optimizing their fertility.

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0:00: Introduction to Dr. Natalie Crawford

1:30: Medical steps to take before trying to conceive

13:24: Holistic steps to take before trying to conceive

16:03: What can men do to assess their reproductive health?

23:20: Exercising while trying to conceive

27:40: When is it time to see a fertility specialist?

30:00: Dr. Crawford's final thoughts

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#215: Freezing your eggs, how our reproductive system changes with age, and more with Dr. Natalie Crawford Apr 24, 2025

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Reproductive health is a major part of our overall health, whether you're family planning or not. In part one of this interview with board certified OBGYN/REI Dr. Natalie Crawford, you will learn what all women should be taught in their early 20s about our reproductive system. Even if you're not currently family planning or never intend to, you'll walk away from this episode feeling more informed about your reproductive health.

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0:00: Introduction to Dr. Natalie Crawford

1:45: What should everyone know about their reproductive health

4:05: The menstrual cycle is a vital sign

10:00: AMH, hormonal birth control, & fertility

18:00: When should you get AMH tested?

22:15: When should you consider freezing your eggs?

31:00: How to utilize reproductive technology for family planning

38:18: Exercise recommendations for reproductive health

45:30: Dr. Crawford's final thoughts

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#214: How often should you work a muscle each week? Apr 17, 2025

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How many days/week should you work each muscle? And how many sets are needed in each workout? Shannon breaks down the current science on frequency and volume. She suggests a protocol that is both realistic and effective.

0:00: Introduction

1:40: Optimal volume for muscle growth

6:15: How frequently should you work a muscle group?

9:10: How many days per week should you strength train?

11:15: The bottom line

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#213: Understand your hormones in each decade with Dr. Jessica Shepherd Apr 10, 2025

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Hormones change throughout a woman's life, and it's important to be educated about how and what to expect. Jessica Shepherd, MD is a board-certified OBGYN, and discusses what all women should know about their hormones throughout their 30s and beyond.

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0:00: Introduction to Dr. Shepherd

2:15: How do our sex hormones change as we age?

7:15: The effect of breast feeding on hormones

12:13: Clean feminine hygiene products

20:50: What can we do in our 20s and 30s to prepare for perimenopause?

26:20: How to approach perimenopause

30:50: Hormone replacement therapy

40:40: Is weight gain inevitable during menopause?

46:40: Dr. Shepherd's final thoughts

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