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.

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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.

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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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Today co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Linh Tran, a financial broker to dig into money matters that impact women through different stages and circumstances. Linh has a remarkable life story and deep insights on money as she went from a casino dealer to a financial advisor. Her journey began with her family's escape from Vietnam to Canada after the Vietnam War. Her dad fought in the war and was never the same after. After the war her dad turned to alcohol to cope with the trauma of war as he suffered from severe PTSD. He even became physically abusive of her mom. As a child witnessing this Linh wanted a way out. With unforgettable memories of life in a refugee camp and witnessing her parents struggles, Linh's early years were defined by resilience.

After highschool she took a gap year and took a Blackjack Dealers course. After that she wanted to get away from home and all the chaos. She also wanted to travel and work. She realized no one could call her at sea so she chose to work on a cruise ship and use her card dealing skills.

Working in casinos on the cruises offered her a unique window into people's emotions, beliefs, and behaviors around money. She saw firsthand how easy it is to push limits, take risks, and overestimate luck. Now, with years of financial experience and insight through her work with World Financial Group, Linh offers advice on how individuals and couples can best navigate finances. She explores why open communication around money is crucial for relationship health and how individuals can approach complex situations like death, divorce and asset division. Linh emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing each partner’s contributions, recognizing that successful financial planning in relationships starts with transparency and joint responsibility.

Whether you're single, in a committed relationship, or navigating new financial terrain later in life, Linh provides actionable steps to help women gain confidence in managing their money. Tune in for her practical tips and inspiring story of overcoming adversity to build a fulfilling career helping others make smart financial decisions.

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In this special 1-year anniversary episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr take a moment to reflect on their podcast journey, celebrate their achievements, and share some personal insights into health and fitness challenges. Even as personal trainers, Shawna and Alli face obstacles, both physical and mental, and they dive deep into how they've overcome these setbacks with the help of coaches and mindset shifts.

They discuss how challenges, whether related to aging, menopause, or motivation, can derail progress—but it’s all about reframing your mind to stay on track. Setbacks are inevitable, but how you respond matters. Aging, when viewed from the right perspective, can be a gift worth celebrating, and building a positive mindset is one of the best strategies for healthy aging.

Shawna and Alli highlight the power of movement, no matter how small, in overcoming mental and physical setbacks. They emphasize the importance of adopting a “something” mentality rather than an “all or nothing” approach to health and fitness, encouraging listeners to keep moving forward inch by inch.

As part of the celebration, Shawna and Alli ask listeners to reflect on the past year. Have you made positive changes in your health? If so, they celebrate YOU! And if not, consider this your sign to take that first small step forward.

Ready for more support? Shawna and Alli offer their expertise and accountability to help you take action and move from gathering information to achieving results. Reach out to them at Sapodcast23@gmail.com and take the next step in your healthy aging journey.

Tune in and celebrate with us!

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In this inspiring episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Abby Cox, the First Lady of Utah, for a candid conversation about her journey from a small-town life to becoming a leader in her state. Abby shares how her life changed when her husband, Governor Spencer Cox, entered politics—something they never planned to do full-time.

Abby opens up about her role as the first spouse, how there's no guidebook for the job, and how she balances taking care of her family while making a meaningful impact across Utah. Without being directly involved in politics, she has found her own voice by focusing on areas close to her heart: promoting service, fostering unified sports, improving teacher wellness, and supporting foster care. Abby reflects on the deep responsibility she feels toward the children in Utah’s foster care system, and how she has made it her mission to support them and their families.

We also delve into her unique position—despite not being a politician herself or receiving a paycheck, she has access to powerful resources that allow her to create change. Abby believes the models they’ve developed in Utah could be implemented across the U.S. She encourages us to rethink how we spend our time and energy, suggesting we channel it into serving our communities as a path to improving both our health and the world around us.

Abby also touches on the polarizing nature of modern politics, how she and her husband have worked to combat it through their "Disagree Better" initiative, and why service can be a powerful antidote to the outrage-driven culture. She shares the importance of purpose and reminds us that it’s never too late to make a difference. Join us for this heartfelt conversation about leadership, family, and the healing power of serving others.

More About Abby:
Abby Palmer Cox became Utah’s first lady when her husband Spencer J. Cox was sworn in as governor on Jan. 4, 2021. She and Governor Cox, her high school sweetheart, have been married for 27 years.

Abby’s initiative is called “Show Up,” and she uses her platform to convene, contribute to, and champion projects related to emotional self-reliance, service, foster care and sporting opportunities for children who live with intellectual disabilities.

Born and raised in the small rural town of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, Abby grew up on the Palmer family ranch where the values of hard work and grit were a way of life. She is honored to serve with Utahns as First Lady.

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Your co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Cancer Trauma Coach Jenn Farr, who shares her deeply personal journey through breast cancer—not once, but twice. Jenn’s story begins at age 36 when she discovered an unusual lump under her arm and breast. With no family history of breast cancer, the diagnosis came as a shock. Jenn opens up about the physical, emotional, and mental toll of undergoing a double mastectomy, all while balancing the demands of raising a family and maintaining her career.

But her journey didn’t end there. Just three years after her initial diagnosis, Jenn faced another terrifying recurrence of cancer at age 39, leading to another round of treatments. She takes us through the pain of this second battle and the mental spiral it triggered, and how she struggled to find the right support—especially as no counselors she met were trained to handle the trauma of a cancer diagnosis like hers.

Jenn’s candid reflections offer insight into the challenges many women face, from hormone changes due to treatments and navigating medically induced menopause, to coping with physical pain and lifestyle adjustments after surgery. She discusses the importance of being educated rather than fear-driven when making health decisions, especially around hormone-positive cancers. Along the way, Jenn found support from specialists like Dr. Ardelle Piper, a menopause expert previously featured on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast.

Jenn’s journey of healing led her to write her book No Baby Pigeons: Navigating Cancer Through Thought Wellness, where she shares her mission to help women move from a place of fear to one of forward momentum. In this episode, Jenn not only tells her story, but she also provides valuable guidance on how to support a loved one going through cancer, or how to care for yourself if you’re facing this battle.

Tune in for a raw, inspiring conversation about resilience, wellness, and aging well through the most challenging of journeys.

Jennifer Farr is a 2x breast cancer journeyer, Author of No Baby Pigeons - Navigating Cancer through Thought Wellness (Available on Amazon) and Cancer Trauma Coach. She provides 1:1 coaching, a self-paced digital coaching program and additional content on YouTube, The Farr from Fear Podcast and her blog at www.farrfromfear-coaching.com

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In this inspiring episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Ginny MacColl, the world’s oldest American Ninja Warrior competitor. From her early days on Broadway to becoming a Guinness Book World Record Holder in her 70s, Ginny’s journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and the belief that "strength is ageless."

Ginny shares her incredible life story, including how she overcame the challenges of single motherhood, a career change, and personal setbacks. After watching her daughter, Jessie Graff, compete on American Ninja Warrior, Ginny decided it was time to pursue her own fitness goals. She talks about the societal pressures she faced growing up, how she redefined her view of strength, and her determination to master pull-ups and conquer obstacles—both on and off the Ninja course.

Now a Guinness World Record holder, Ginny reflects on how she has reversed osteopenia, maintained balance and mobility, and stayed active well into her 70s. She points out that “moving parts don’t rust.” This is a rallying cry for women of all ages to keep moving, keep dreaming, and never let age define their limits. Whether you're 30 or 90, Ginny's story will motivate you to stay strong and embrace new challenges!

Tune in for this motivational conversation on aging like a warrior, fitness, and the power of persistence.

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