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Welcome to the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast, a podcast where we dive deep into pressing health & fitness issues that women face. Whether you're struggling with shedding extra pounds, navigating the overwhelming world of dieting, finding the right fitness routine, managing your mental health, or embracing the changes that come with aging and menopause, this podcast has got you covered. Join hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr as they bring you candid conversations, expert advice, and pers ...
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Join Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox and her friends for timely and candid conversations with fascinating people with unique perspectives in an effort to unite us all through our common humanity. Each week, Abby dives into discussions on topics ranging from education to motherhood to mental health and beyond. Abby is an outspoken advocate for “getting proximate” with people who have different viewpoints, and using her platform as Utah’s First Lady to combat the empathy crisis our country is facin ...
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59: Celebrating 1 Year of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Show: With Shawna Kaminski & Alli Kerr
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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 …
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Finding Purpose Through Service with Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski from Girls Talk Healthy Aging
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Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, recently had the opportunity to appear on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast with hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski. We enjoyed the conversation so much that we wanted to share it here! We dove into the balance of taking care of family while making a meaningful impact across Utah and Abby's profound responsibility t…
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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 …
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58: How Action Relieves Anxiety: With Abby Cox (First Lady of Utah)
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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 n…
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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 a…
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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 "stre…
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Rich and Gaye Christiansen join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss Rich's new book, BlindSighted. The book documents Rich’s journey of identity, faith, and healing and his being shaken to his core at the age of 54 after he learned that he was one of the first donor-conceived children. Then Rich opens up about meeting family members from the si…
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In this exciting episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Jump Rope Champion Adrienn Banhegyi to uncover her incredible story. Hailing from Hungary, Adrienn started jumping rope as a child, unaware that it would one day lead her to perform with Cirque Du Soleil. Her father wanted her to compete in a …
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Tami Olsen (Recruiting and Foundation Director for the Young Automotive Group) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss Young Caring For Our Young, the charitable group of the Young Automotive Group, and how the foundation is tackling issues related to clothing, hunger, literacy, and teen homelessness. We also explore how the foundation is hel…
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54: Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, (GLP-1’s) - Pros, Cons, & Lifelong Impact: Dr. Ashwini Gore
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In this episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Endocrinologist Dr. Ashwini Gore to dive deep into one of the hottest topics in health right now: GLP-1 medications. These groundbreaking drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and others, were initially designed to treat Type 2 Diabetes, but they…
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53: Weight Loss, Diabetes, & The Stigma of GLP-1's: 3 Women Share Their Journeys
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In this episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down for a panel discussion with three women who are currently taking or recently took GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro for Type 2 Diabetes or weight loss. These courageous ladies share their personal stories, shedding light on the real-world…
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In this heart opening episode of *Girls Talk Healthy Aging*, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Tim Shriver, a prominent advocate for unity and understanding in a divided world. As a member of the Kennedy family, Tim is no stranger to the devastating consequences of political violence, having lost two uncles—President John F. Kenn…
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Celebrating the Utah Division of Arts and Museums’ 125th Anniversary with Vicki Bourns and Ben Steele
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Vicki Bourns (Director of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to remember Alice Merrill Horne, an innovative Utah artist and politician who helped establish a state arts organization and a state collection of artwork in 1899, and how the Utah Division of Arts and Museums helps care for art throughout the state.…
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51: Why Every Woman, Especially on Ozempic, Needs Strength Training: With Dr. Stuart Phillips
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We could not be more excited to sit down with Dr. Stuart Phillips, a leading Skeletal Muscle Researcher at McMaster University, to explore the profound benefits of strength training for women, particularly as we age. Dr. Phillips dives deep into his research, revealing that while our ability to build muscle may decline with age, it's still very muc…
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Co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr are sitting down with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, a Naturopathic Doctor, to discuss the important differences between conventional and naturopathic medicine. Dr. Vadeboncoeur sheds light on her holistic approach to health, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person rather than just focusing on single …
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In this heartwrenching episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Laura Stevenson, a vibrant 36-year-old who shares her incredible journey from being a physically active college student to navigating life after a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia diagnosis. Laura opens up about the initial warning s…
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In this episode of our Educator Well-Being series, the hosts are joined by Milton Collins, principal of Lincoln Elementary in the Granite School District in the Salt Lake City region of Utah. Milton is having tremendous success in his school from students’ academic success to teacher happiness, thriving, and retention. He credits "leading from the …
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48: This Fit 81 Year Old Wrote The Book On Navigating Women's Healthcare: With Susan Salenger
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Let’s welcome Susan Salenger, an 82-year-old author and researcher, to discuss her groundbreaking book, SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate a Broken Healthcare System. Susan shares her personal story of undergoing an unnecessary exploratory surgery in her 30’s, a pivotal experience that sparked her mission to help women advocate for themselves in the…
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Dancers Without Limits is Helping Students with Intellectual Disabilities Find Their Love for Dance with Ava Leavitt
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Ava Leavitt joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss how vital dancing has been throughout her life, how she’s navigated some of the most complex challenges she’s faced in high school, and her solution to how teenagers negatively engage with social media. Then, Ava shares how losing her identity inspired her to create Dancers Without Limits, a…
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Today we are sitting down with the remarkable Hillary Bitar, a 62-year-old model who embodies natural beauty. With no Botox, fillers, surgeries, or hair color, Hillary's stunning long gray locks and phenomenal shape are a testament to her commitment to fitness and inner wellness. In this episode, Hillary reveals the secrets behind her radiant beaut…
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Special Olympics and Unified Sports are Helping the Classroom be More Inclusive with Dr. Jackie Jodl
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Dr. Jackie Jodl (Chief of Global Youth and Education of Global Youth and Education at Special Olympics) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how fundamental education has been throughout her life, how her education journey has shaped her career, and the impact that Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease had on her life growing up. Then, we discuss …
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Marlon Reis on Building Relationships with Other First Spouses and the Joys of Connecting with Coloradans
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Sarah Allred (Director of First Lady Initiatives) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about this year’s Teacher’s Conference, how the National Governors Association (NGA) is helping build relationships with fellow First Spouses throughout the country, and how those connections are used to share ideas and tackle issues collectively in each st…
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Join co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski for an enlightening conversation with Tami Pyfer on this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast. Tami's journey is truly inspiring—from her beginnings as a teacher to her impactful role as the Education Policy Advisor for the former Governor of Utah during the challenging COVID-19 era. Dishearten…
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Join hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski as they sit down with Jill Stopped-Davis, the owner of Excel Wellness Studio, for a candid conversation about her remarkable journey from fitness obsession to sustainable health. Jill shares her unconventional path into the fitness industry, revealing how a chance encounter with a rowing coach in college tra…
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Kathy Searle, LCSW (Vice President of Utah Programs at Raise the Future), joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss her experiences with adoption and how they have shaped her work today in helping to find families for children in foster care. We also talk about the need to provide support to adoptive families, how adoptive families have to navi…
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Do you know who Jack LaLanne (The Godfather of Fitness) was? In this special interview, we have the incredible honor of speaking with the one and only Elaine LaLanne. At 98 years young, Elaine is not just a testament to longevity but an epitome of resilience, positivity, and living life to its fullest. In this episode, Elaine recounts her transform…
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Nubia Peña (Governor Senior Advisor & Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs) and Claudia Loayza (Planning Policy and Engagement Coordinator) join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how their respective backgrounds influenced them to serve others, how multicultural communities have made Utah stronger, and ways that we can b…
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You have seen her as @homebodytrainer on Instagram. Today we are learning about the person behind the persona. We welcome the incredible Teresa Burkett, a 64-year-old social media sensation known for her transformative brand, Silver is the New Strong. Teresa captivates her audience by portraying two characters: one that embodies her youthful percep…
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Utah First Lady Abby Cox led a discussion with Michelle Sobel (Unify America), David McCullough (American Exchange Project), and Sarah Igo (Vanderbilt University) on how we can help students develop conversation skills. Learn more about the Disagree Better Initiative at: https://www.nga.org/disagree-better/ You can also read about the conversation …
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Today we sit down with the incredible Donna Jean Wilde, the Guinness World Record holder for the longest plank hold. At 59 years young, this grandmother and former teacher defied expectations by planking for an astonishing 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds in March 2024. Donna Jean shares her inspirational journey that began with a wrist injury, …
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Tania Hansen (Deputy Director of First Lady Initiatives) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox this week and we talk about her background, her passion for helping others, and some of Tania’s favorite events so far that she’s had while on the team. Then Sarah Allred (Director of First Lady Initiatives) and Amanda Millerberg (Show Up Board Member) join t…
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