Theories of EvoluSHAN
Join host Shannon Stuart as she explores the lessons learned on life's journeys from simply being towards fully becoming.
Episodes
20 episodes
From Clueless to Cleansers: Talking Skin Care Fundamentals With Morgan
Recently I realized just how woefully uneducated I am when it comes to the basic fundamentals of skin care. What products do I use? How often? In what order? Now that I’m a bit (gulp) older, I need to take better care of...
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Episode 20
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1:03:51
On One Year Post Weight Loss Surgery and How I’ve Learned to Appreciate My Body
It’s been a full year since I had bariatric surgery, and so much has changed since. In this episode I answer some commonly asked questions, outline what I’ve learned in the year that’s passed, and how I struggle to juxtapose the idea of b...
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Episode 19
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55:42
From Hobby to Hustle: How Rhea Became a Chocolatier
How many of us have taken up new hobbies in the past (gulp) almost year of pandemic living? Now how many can say that they’ve actually spun a successful business out of that hobby?Meet Rhea, owner of Rhea’s Artisan Chocolate. Hear...
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Episode 18
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50:38
From Weight Loss Surgery to Diet Culture Dropout: Yes, It’s Possible
I’ve talked a lot about my struggles with weight over the years and how recently, finally, I’ve developed a much healthier (for me) relationship with food. After purchasing this shirt and posting this picture, I received a question about ...
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Episode 17
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1:08:57
On Doing Hard Things (ie Making it Through This Week)
If we thought 2020 was hard, the first week of 2021 has taught us that nothing new or magical happens just because we flipped the calendar. On this solo episode, I talk through the week that was, how I found it hard, and how I’m d...
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Episode 16
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29:37
On Saying Peace Out, 2020
We’re so close, friends! Almost out of 2020. Sure, nothing magical will happen on Friday when the calendar flips to 2021, but I for one will heave a great sigh of relief at even the illusion of a fresh start. On this so...
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Episode 14
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41:42
On Pandemic Fatigue: A Rant and A Rave
It’s been building for months and I had to get it off my chest. I’m tired, y’all. I know we all are. So I turned to my pressure release valve - this podcast - to blow off my proverbial steam. But since I’m real...
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Episode 14
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46:21
From Cancer Patient to Patient Advocate: Why There’s No Stopping Adina
In mid-2017, Adina knew something wasn’t right. Sure enough, after months of advocating for a mammogram and hitting roadblocks at every turn, she was proven right. But cancer didn’t stop this force of nature. Listen as Adina...
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Episode 13
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1:05:48
From Parent to Peer: Life as a Second Generation Fundraiser
My mom was a fundraiser - it’s how I knew the field even existed. For years it was novel for me to say that I was a second generation fundraiser, because there just weren’t that many of us. Well, that has changed. Significantly!&n...
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Episode 12
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1:04:33
From Therapy to Recovery: How Art Helped Carmen Achieve Lasting Sobriety
Guest Carmen Darley, owner of Carli D Paintings, joins me to discuss how art, quite literally, saved her life. After years of dealing with serious alcoholism, it was art (and lots of hard work) that allowed her to successfully find her wa...
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Episode 11
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53:15
From Ego to Eco: Tips to Reduce Your Footprint
My friend Filomena Lowry, owner of Your Footprint, joins me to talk going green! Even small changes can really add up when it comes to making an impact on the environment. We’ll talk about products that help us make better c...
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Episode 10
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59:19
From Treading Water to Paddling Her Own Canoe: How Lauren Built Canoe and Lake
Lauren Bull, founder and owner of clothing company Canoe and Lake, joins me to talk about the humble roots of her now thriving business. I know you’ll be inspired when you hear how far she’s come following a long recovery from a s...
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Episode 9
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1:15:52
On Trying to Love My Body
In this solo episode I talk about the lifelong struggles I’ve had trying not only to accept but love my body. Nowhere close to figuring it out just yet, but it’s a work in progress. Watch for future episodes where I’ll be continui...
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Episode 8
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59:43
From Squabbles to Solutions: Three Communication Tips That Work
On the eve of our sixteenth meet-iversary, my husband Micheal joins me to share our top three communication tips, honed after lots of trial and error. Hope you find them as useful as we do!!Music:
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Episode 7
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52:39
From Life in Extremes to a Balanced Mind: Melissa’s Journey with Bipolar I
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide - attempts and ideation - which we understand may be triggering. On this episode, guest Melissa Tulloch bravely discusses living with a major mental illness and the impa...
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Episode 6
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1:20:59
From Canada to Switzerland: Life as an Expat
At 6am on a regular weekday morning, Tatiana Warkentin’s husband Johnathan got an email that would change both of their lives. In less than 30 days, they were moving from Winnipeg to Switzerland. Ever dreamed of expat life? Tune i...
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Episode 5
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1:18:05
From Pregnant to Not: Why Is Talking About Loss So Taboo?
CONTENT WARNING: infertility, pregnancy, miscarriage, and abortion.Chrissy Teigen (and John Legend)’s recent pregnancy loss related social media posts triggered a flood of reactions, not all of them supportive or positive. Why as ...
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Episode 4
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1:10:47
From Fearful to Focused: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder
My first guest! Incredibly proud to have the amazing Rachel Boutilier join me to discuss the impact a diagnosis borderline personality disorder has had on her life over the past many years. Learn more about this mental illness that ...
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Episode 3
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49:19
From Couch Potato to Half Marathon: Becoming a Runner
In the first full episode, I talk about how I got into running and my love/hate relationship with the whole thing. Care to share your own running origin story? Looking to find out more about how to get started? Email evolush...
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Episode 2
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