In this powerful episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Jenedy Paige—artist, athlete, mom, and American Ninja Warrior competitor—to share her extraordinary story of survival, growth, and resilience after unimaginable loss.

Jenedy opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her young son in a tragic drowning accident and how she found the strength to keep going, even when her world felt shattered. She candidly discusses the darkest moments of grief and the tools that helped her rebuild her life—running, weightlifting, art, journaling, and her unwavering faith.

Through her journey, Jenedy transformed pain into purpose, finding joy in creating art that celebrates strong women and developing a profound connection between physical and emotional grit. She also reflects on her unexpected path to becoming a four-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, a journey that taught her the true meaning of perseverance and self-discovery, even when the spotlight didn’t shine her way.

Jenedy’s story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure, adapt, and thrive. Join us for this heartfelt conversation as she shares how life’s greatest challenges have shaped her into the person she was meant to be—and how her experience can inspire you to keep showing up, no matter what.

This episode is for anyone seeking hope, strength, and motivation to carry on and grow through life's toughest moments.

🎨 Follow Jenedy’s art and story at her website: https://jenedypaige.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jenedypaige/

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In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Dr. Amy Bantham, the CEO of Move to Live More, to discuss her powerful mission to get both adults and kids moving. Dr. Bantham shares her journey from fitness instructor to advocate for physical activity in schools, sparked by the realization that her own son was getting little to no activity during school hours. She began volunteering to teach fitness classes at his school, then took her advocacy to the district level, working to promote movement for kids across the board.

As a recent past president of the Physical Activity Alliance, Dr. Bantham dives into the concerning trends in children’s health, worsened by the pandemic, and explains why she went back to school to earn her doctorate in order to better equip herself to drive change. Dr. Bantham also discusses the critical need for collaboration between healthcare and fitness professionals to create a unified approach to promoting physical activity.

The U.S. currently scores a concerning C- on physical activity for children, but Dr. Bantham offers practical tools and tips for parents to help encourage movement, even in kids who may be resistant. She also highlights the powerful link between physical activity and mental health, showing how exercise can relieve stress and anxiety for children and teens. Join us as we explore why movement matters and what steps we can take today to make a positive impact on the health of the next generation.

Get Amy’s book Move to Live More here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8218308776?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Visit her website: https://www.movetolivemore.com

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In this heartfelt episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr welcome back Laura Stevenson for an inspiring conversation about her journey through surrogacy and how she fulfilled her dream of becoming a mother. Laura, who had been managing a chronic cancer diagnosis, faced heartbreaking news when her doctors advised against getting pregnant. As adoption and surrogacy became her only options, Laura’s path took an unexpected turn when her sister-in-law Jenna offered to be her surrogate.

Join us as Laura shares her emotional journey from grief to gratitude, the steps she took to get as healthy as possible despite her cancer, and how she prepared her mind and body for the surrogacy process. Discover how Laura’s daily walks in the cold became a therapeutic routine, helping her find peace and resilience in a challenging time.

This episode takes a miraculous twist: while carrying Laura’s daughter, Rose, Jenna’s own health came into focus. A fibroid surgery was necessary before the egg transfer, and later, an ultrasound uncovered a kidney abnormality, eventually leading to Jenna’s own cancer diagnosis. Rose’s birth not only brought joy but may have helped save Jenna’s life. With deep love, incredible sacrifice, and unbreakable family bonds, Laura and Jenna’s story reminds us of the power of hope, resilience, and miracles.

To hear more of Laura’s journey with cancer, listen to Episode 49.

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