How It's Really Going with Shana Recker

Life Update: Puppies, GLP1 Peptides and What's Next for 2026

Send Shana a Text Message Hey friends! Today I'm back sharing about what’s changed over the past few months, including bringing a new puppy into our lives, starting a GLP-1 (Ozempic) and what's changed since we last talked. I share what surprised me most about starting a GLP-1, especially how quieting food noise and alcohol cravings gave me back mental space I didn’t realize I’d lost.I also share about the judgment that comes with this medication, how I navigated talking to my doctor, what my bloodwork showed, and why I see GLP-1s as a tool, not a shortcut.I end this episode with a shift that has affected my energy, focus, and how I’m thinking about my business and this podcast heading into 2026.This episode is my personal experience, not medical advice. If anything here resonates, talk to your healthcare provider and do what feels right for you.If you’re a midlife woman juggling hormones, a business, family, and trying to feel like yourself again, this one’s for you.Links & resources mentioned:Goose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goose_the_minibernadoodleDOOU (Canadian online health service): https://doou.caChalene Johnson: https://www.chalenejohnson.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @iamshanarecker. Support this show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/64347/support My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPTTo connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

Empty Nest: The Grief No One Warned Me About

Send Shana a Text Message Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.I’m talking about the part of parenthood no one really prepares you for — when your kids grow up, move out, and start their own lives… and you’re left holding all the feelings.Yes, there’s freedom. Yes, there’s excitement. But there’s also grief — and if you’re going through it too, you’re not crazy. It’s a lot, especially when it hits during perimenopause (hello, identity crisis on top of it all 🙃).In this episode:Why it feels like they disappear overnightThe guilt, joy, and sadness that all coexistHow I’m navigating this new chapterAnd why those “goodnight mom ❤️” texts mean more than everIf you're in this stage too, I see you. And if you’re not there yet, this is your gentle reminder to soak up the messy, loud, chaotic now — because one day, you’ll miss it.Support the showThank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @shana.recker My Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/441S5tS My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPTTo connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

Perimenopause Unfiltered: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

Send Shana a Text Message Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes — I’m sharing what’s really going on, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.In this episode of How It’s Really REALLY Going, I’m keeping it real — like, really real — about my personal experience with perimenopause.I’m sharing the good (yes, there is good!), the bad, and the downright ugly parts of this season. From finally caring less about what other people think, to the itchy skin, sleepless nights, and that next-level rage no one prepares you for — it’s all here.This isn’t medical advice — I’m not a doctor. This is just my story and what’s helped me feel a little more normal along the way. If hearing this helps you feel seen and less alone, then that’s what matters.Some of the things that have helped me:✅ My Weighted Vest – my go-to for walking and keeping my mind clear✅ Felix Health – where I got real support when my doctor didn’t have answers✅ Supplements I take (These the ones I purchased: CLICK HERE)Creatine Vitamin D Vitamin B Complex Magnesium Glycinate (at night) L-Theanine Ashwagandha There are a ton of products being pushed at us right now — please do your research and don’t feel like you need to buy every gummy or powder that shows up in your feed. I’m just sharing what’s worked for me. Always talk to your doctor first!💛 If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who might need to hear it.We’re in this together, and I promise this won’t be the last time we talk about it.Support the showThank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @shana.recker My Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/441S5tS My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPTTo connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

Sleep Divorce? Why I Moved Into My Own Bedroom

Send Shana a Text Message Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.Yup. I said it. I’m officially sleeping in a different room than my husband—and I’ve never felt better. In this unfiltered episode, I share why we made the decision, how it’s improved everything from my hormones to our relationship, and why you might want to rethink the “you must share a bed” rule too. If you’re exhausted, moody, snappy, and one more night of snoring might send you over the edge… this one’s for you.✅ What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHow one head cold turned into the best sleep decision everWhy I hate the term “sleep divorce” (and what we call it instead)How perimenopause made me hypersensitive to sound, temperature, and breathing noisesWhat happened when I asked my husband for my own roomHow we stay connected and intimate without sleeping in the same bedThe sleep + mood connection you’re probably underestimatingWhy this isn’t “giving up on marriage”—it’s actually saving our sanitySupport the showThank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @shana.recker My Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/441S5tS My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPTTo connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana

I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye to Ozzie.

Send Shana a Text Message This one’s hard to record — but it needed to be said.Our family dog of 9 years, Ozzy passed away this week, and this episode is me walking through the grief, the story of what happened, and everything I wish more people talked about when it comes to losing a pet.If you’ve ever had to say goodbye to a dog (or any pet) you loved, this episode is for you. It’s about the quiet after the bark, the guilt, the firsts that break your heart — and the little things you wish you could do just one more time.This episode is personal. And it’s real.LINKS:Diary of a CEO grief clip — LINKWhy we sleep in separate bedrooms — LINKDM me on Instagram: @shana.reckerBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you all so much for listening! It makes me happy to know that my journey and what I'm learning helps you! Please reach out and share anytime on Insta: @shana.recker 🎤 Patreon for the How it's Really REALLY Going, Unfiltered Episodes➤ LINK My Weighted Vest: https://amzn.to/441S5tS My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c I edit my podcast with Descript! I would be lost without it. Get it here: DESCRIPTTo connect with Shana for Done-For-You services like Branding, Kajabi Websites, Lead Magnets or more, visit www.shanarecker.com/portfolio and book a call!Get 30 Days of Kajabi FREE with my unique referral link: https://bit.ly/extendedShana