Best Shaena Podcasts (2024)

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Lets Flourish 13:21

1M ago13:21

13:21

This year, I'm choosing to flourish! In this empowering episode, we dive deep into what it means to embrace flourishing as our word of the year. Discover how to transform personal growth, success, and joy into a lifestyle. We’ll explore the mantra "Have fun doing it scared" and how facing fears can lead to thriving through challenges. Packed with p…

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Affirmations: Harness the power of your thoughts and emotions 5:59

1M ago5:59

5:59

ASMR Rain Affirmations designed to inspire you, guide you toward your purpose, and boost your confidence.By Shaena

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Daily Affirmations for Inspiration, Purpose, and Confidence 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

I want to help you transform your mindset, embrace your worth, and receive the life you desire. These daily affirmations are designed to inspire you, guide you toward your purpose, and boost your confidence. By focusing on stopping overthinking, speaking life over your dreams, and protecting your peace, you'll turn obstacles into opportunities and …

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: 15 minute decisions 12:00

1M ago12:00

12:00

If you’re tired of overthinking you should for sure listen to this. I break down a simple process that builds self-trust and helps you make decisions quickly. This year is about more confidence, less stress, and better results. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Stay tuned, we’re about to get real on handling setbacks and bouncing ba…

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Boss up your Mental Health: Own your Peace 11:06

1M ago11:06

11:06

As Mental Health Awareness Month wraps up, it's time to boss up and own your peace. In this episode, the host breaks down key ways to elevate your mental well-being with practical tips and affirmations. This episode is for you if... You're improving your mindset but life happens You sometimes struggle with asking for help and need to hear why it’s …

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The Power of Divine Timing 9:50

2M ago9:50

9:50

In this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the power of divine timing and the beauty of being grateful for where you currently are on your journey. Discover the importance of appreciating your own path and why what you've prayed for is uniquely tailored for you—no one else's order will do. Learn to embrace the wait, understanding that your ble…

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Choosing Happiness on Purpose 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

In "Choosing Happiness on Purpose," I created a challenge that worked. Its super easy and I talk about it in this episode. Keep in mind that happiness isn't just something that happens to us—it's a choice we can actively make, every single day. So I ask how can you do something simple to maintain your peace and keep your focus on what truly matters…

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Finding Purpose and Authenticity in Podcasting: A Bliss on Repeat Journey 10:51

5M ago10:51

10:51

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Bliss on Repeat Podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of podcasting with a purpose. In this episode, we explore the journey of rediscovering passion for our craft, the divine guidance in our creative process, and the importance of authenticity in connecting with our audience. Discover Purpose-Led …

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Break the Empty Cup Cycle 10:10

2y ago10:10

10:10

Has living in survival mode become a norm for you?By Shaena

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Ease into Self Care Regimens that Work! Self Care Tips 23:11

2y ago23:11

23:11

In this episode Shaena discusses self care hacks. She give tips and points out 3 things you can do to show yourself some love through easy self care regimens.By Shaena

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Feeling Unaccomplished/Overwhelmed? Imposter Syndrome Could be the Reason 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

Ever felt like you're constantly coming up against obstacles although you are growing and healing? Imposter Syndrome could be the cause of your stagnation! In this episode Shaena discovers 5 types of Imposter Syndrome and breaks them down in her own words. Check in with the host as she opens up and provides free tips to overcome this mindset!…

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Make Peace With Your Past: Cardinal Rule #1 10:21

2+ y ago10:21

10:21

Shaena goes through Cardinal rule 1 or 7... Make peace with your pastBy Shaena

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Showing Up! 8:26

2+ y ago8:26

8:26

How much time do we spend living in the past of what we haven't done or obsessing about the future and what we "want" to do? Stop and give yourself credit for this present moment....right here...right now! In this episode Shaena has an epiphany that she cannot ignore and she shares this moment within the podcast.…

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Anger, Triggers, and all 24:52

2+ y ago24:52

24:52

Sit with Shaena as she breaks down what anger truly is in her world. Shaena takes you through situations that trigger her as she tries to maintain her true essence. Bottom line is...you've got to speak up...but how?By Shaena

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Crew Conversations: Red Flags 🚩 1:08:20

2+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

C'mon we've all seen the 🚩 🚩 on our social media timelines. So...Shaena sits down to have a hilariously relatable conversation with her crew to discuss red flags 🚩 in dating and relationships. If you want to feel like you are talking with friends who understand what you're going through...Click Fast! This is an episode you don't want to miss.…

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Bliss "Launch Trailer" 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

Launch Trailer for Bliss on Repeat podcastBy Shaena

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The Sober Experiment! 24:04

3y ago24:04

24:04

A short and sweet episode from us this week. In this episode we catch up on the last couple of weeks and check in to see how Lisa has been getting on with the sober experiment! And the answer is - pretty well, so well in fact that Lisa is taking up a new role as a Fitness Ambassador for Bee Sober starting with two online classes each week! It's als…

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The One with Bee Sober 1:14:18

3y ago1:14:18

1:14:18

The one with Bee Sober. This week we were joined by Alex and Lisa from Bee Sober…for the second time. You’ll only hear one episode but we have recorded two. You’ll have to listen to find out why. We had so much fun recording this. Hearing about Lisa and Alex the early teenage years, what they got up to while they were apart and what brought them ba…

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The One with Lisa's Sister! 58:28

3y ago58:28

58:28

In this episode we chat to Laura, Lisa’s older sister. In Lisa’s words and by Laura’s own admission, she’s lived a rather colourful life, and now that she is reaching the milestone of 50, she chats to us about her journey to sobriety, being a mum to 4 children and taking on a law degree over lockdown. She also talks candidly about her struggles wit…

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The one with the Brummie Ballet Dancer 52:20

3y ago52:20

52:20

The one with the Brummie Ballet Dancer. For our first guest episode of season 2 we were joined by the lovely Leanne who Shae met through the sober Instagram community. When her life as a professional ballet dancer got cut short, Leanne got busy. Really busy. She worked hard and partied harder. On the outside she was buzzing but on the inside things…

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Dark and Twisty Sisters are Back! 34:36

3y ago34:36

34:36

We are back for our second season! In our first episode back the two of us chat about what we have been up to in the break, how we have been handling the latest lockdown and how it feels coming out the other side. We also chat about our attempted 'Fitcast', turning 40 and Shae's brave skydive (you'll be pleased to know she survived) and our upcomin…

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Episode 11 - Season Finale 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

39:53

A final episode of the first season of the podcast! Yes that’s right, your (second) favorite dark and twisty duo are taking a break! For the final episode of our debut season, we caught up with each other and had a bit of a debrief. Considering we hadn’t a clue where we were going with this when we started this back in November, we are pretty chuff…

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Episode 10 - The one with Catherine Mousley (EDA Week) 1:12:46

3+ y ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In our tenth and penultimate episode of the season we chat with Catherine Mousley. *Trigger Warning* Catherine joined us to talk about her experiences with eating disorders, mental health and mental health in motherhood. She gave us a brutally honest account of her struggles from the tender age of 12 with eating disorders, from anorexia, to bulimia…

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Episode 9 - The one with a one year sober Shae! 44:46

3+ y ago44:46

44:46

This week's episode is a very special one for us, as we chat about how Shae has made it to the momentous milestone of 1 year sober. I think even Shae herself would say that not many people ever thought this might be possible, particularly the lady herself. But for those of us who know Shae, and the badass, determined woman that she is, we knew that…

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Episode 8 - The one with Laura-Amy 58:28

3+ y ago58:28

58:28

The one with Laura Amy...who once shared her box of chicken nuggets with One Direction! This week we had the lovely Laura Amy join us. Laura came on to share her story of a why the corporate life was never for her. And how after healing from what was a very traumatic childhood she took control of her life, made some badass choices and is now straig…

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Episode 7 - The one with Jemma A 52:45

3+ y ago52:45

52:45

In this week’s episode we chat to the lovely Jemma Arscott. We know Jemma from our BBG days – or as we like to now call it the ‘cult of Kayla’! We chat about Jemma’s journey through fitness, and how in 2017 she made the decision to compete in bodybuilding competitions, which involved 6 months of intense training before competing at two shows. She t…

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Episode 6 - The one with hot Nanna! 1:04:43

3+ y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This week we have the lovely Jo Clayton, one of the founders of Bee Sober who Shae is an ambassador for.This episode carries a trigger warning as it includes discussions around sexual assault. Please listen with caution.Jo tells us all about how sobriety has brought her so much happiness after years of unhealthy and fairly shitty relationships. She…

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Episode 5 - Lockdown Edition 30:41

3+ y ago30:41

30:41

A bit of lockdown love from your dark & twisty sisters!Thought we’d throw in a little bonus episode this week given the current circumstances.Whatever your thoughts on this lockdown we are in it and we have to try and get through it the best we can.So as myself and Lisa have a very different home life we thought we’d share some of the things we thi…

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Episode 4 - The one with Brighton's Boucha Babe! 46:19

3+ y ago46:19

46:19

In this weeks episode we chatted with the lovely Bryony Orsborn of Boucha Kombucha. Bryony tells us about what led her to giving up alcohol for good and how searching for the perfect alcohol free beverage resulted in her creating her own booze free baby, @bouchakombucha.We absolutely loved this episode with Bryony and we hope to have her on again i…

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Episode 3 - The one with our first guest - Jess B 56:52

3+ y ago56:52

56:52

Episode 3 - The one where we convinced one of our mates to come on as our first official guest. In this episode we talk to our friend, Jess. We have known Jess for as long as we have known each other. She is one of the original BBG Midlands girls from our insta fitness days and we love her to bits! We asked Jess if she would come on and share her o…

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Episode 2 - Dark and Twisty Shae 45:02

3+ y ago45:02

45:02

This week in episode 2 the tables are turned and Lisa practices her interrogation skills on Shae. You’ll get to hear about what it was like for Shae growing up in an Asian family that lived in a predominantly white area. Her experiences with racism and diversity through her school and university years. She also talks about her mental health struggl…

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Episode 1 - Dark and Twisty Lisa 42:41

3+ y ago42:41

42:41

In our first episode after the pilot, we get to know one of our dark and twisty hosts, Lisa. Answering questions from Shae, Lisa talks about growing up in Yorkshire and moving to Surrey, how she met her husband in a holiday romance and her honest opinions on fitness influencers and coaches. We also hear about one of Lisa's most embarrassing stories…

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The Pilot 36:07

3+ y ago36:07

36:07

The one where Shae thought they were just practising and recording the intro... Here it is. Our first episode out for the world to hear. And I’m not kidding. I didn’t expect this to be our first episode but when Lisa said ‘let’s just keep talking’ I was too scared to say no. So we talked. About how we met. How Lisa scared me back then too. How fitn…

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Episode 6: Shaena Montanari 30:14

7+ y ago30:14

30:14

For this episode of Female of the Species we’re joined by Shaena Montanari, a paleontologist and science writer living in Edinburgh, Scotland. Shaena and Phoebe met on twitter where they share a love of fossils, nerdy jokes, and complaining. We talk about success and failure, bringing dinosaurs into a hospital, the dating life of academics, and mor…

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Episode 5: Nakita VanBiene 26:05

7+ y ago26:05

26:05

For this episode of Female of the Species we’re joined by Nakita VanBiene, a science educator and student in New York City. We talk about melting crayons for science, how to sneak on to the roof of the American Museum of Natural History, and social justice in the classroom.By Female of the Species

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Episode 4: Hannah Carliner 29:34

7+ y ago29:34

29:34

In this episode of Female of the Species we are joined by Dr. Hannah Carliner, an epidemiologist and all around super cool gal. Join us as we chat about public health, toddlers as stress therapy, if Shine Theory is easier with people we don't actually know (here's lookin' at you Hillz and Beyoncé), and the feminization of scientific fields. Music:L…

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Episode 3: Anne Marie Wissman 31:01

7+ y ago31:01

31:01

For Episode 3 of Female of the Species we're joined by Anne Marie Wissman, who studies drug addiction in rodents. Weee!! We talk about addiction, lifting weights, educating ourselves about racism, caffeinated gum, and OBGYNs. What's not to love?!Music used:Vukuvar, "The Three Shades"Jesse Spillane, "Sinking Feeling"Eric Clapton, "Cocaine"…

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Episode 2: Robin Kodner 27:13

7+ y ago27:13

27:13

In our second episode we are joined by Dr. Robin Kodner, Phoebe's first 'sister of science' from way back in grad school. They discuss mojitos as therapy, grading in a hot tub, "book" clubs, and the joys of mentoring students (really!).Music for this episode from:BenSound, "Badass" www.bensound.comBenSound, "Sexy" www.bensound.comWang Chung, "Dance…

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Female of the Species Episode 1: Christy Visaggi 30:10

8y ago30:10

30:10

The first episode of Female of the Species, a podcast for the sisterhood of science. For our kick-off, we're joined by the amazing, multitalented Dr. Christy Visaggi. We discuss work life balance, Hope Jahren's book Lab Girl, accidentally eating cheeseburgers, and more. Music used:Jason Leonard, "Ritual Twelve"Michael Howard, "The Tallest Man in Id…

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