GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are everywhere right now — but what actually happens when you take them? How do you prevent muscle loss, frailty, and rapid weight loss? And why should obesity be treated as the chronic disease it is — not a TikTok trend?

In today's episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with registered dietitian Summer Kessel from Vineyard (joinvineyard.com).

Summer offers a rare and deeply informed perspective:
She not only works with patients taking GLP-1 medications — she is also a GLP-1 patient herself.

Together, we explore:

• What GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide) actually do in the body
• The most common side effects — and how to manage them safely
• The real risk of losing weight too quickly
• Muscle loss, frailty, and why strength training is non-negotiable
• Why obesity requires specialized medical care — not social media advice
• The emotional and psychological impact of weight loss
• Loose skin, cellulite, and the reality of body image after weight loss
• Why health improvements matter more than aesthetics
• The dangers of learning medication protocols from TikTok and Facebook groups
• How proper nutrition and mindset work alongside GLP-1 medications

Summer shares candidly about her own journey — including how her body changed, how she navigated side effects, and what she wishes more women understood before starting these medications.

We also discuss why working with a provider who specializes in obesity medicine is critical. This is not a cosmetic quick fix. It is treatment for a chronic disease that deserves expert care.

If you're considering semaglutide, currently taking a GLP-1, supporting a loved one, or simply trying to understand the conversation happening in our culture right now — this episode is essential listening.

Summer is also the author of:
Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications — a practical and empowering guide to navigating nutrition, mindset, and sustainable results while on GLP-1 medications.

Links to her book and cookbook are included below.

This conversation cuts through the noise and brings evidence-based clarity to one of the most talked-about topics in women's health today.

If you care about healthy aging, metabolic health, muscle preservation, and long-term vitality — don't miss this one.

🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and share with a woman who needs facts — not fear — about GLP-1 medications.

For more information on Summer Kessel:

If you are looking for GLP-1 or nutrition-related care, visit https://joinvineyard.com

To collaborate with Summer in a professional capacity, visit SummertheDietitian.com

To order Summer's Book | Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and

Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications, visit here: https://geni.us/GLP1

To order Summer's Cookbook | Simple Meal Solutions for GLP-1 Diets, visit here:

https://geni.us/Meals4GLP1

Her Book: Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life: A Complete Guide to Nutrition and Mindset While on GLP-1 Medications

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What does it really take to live 100 years young?

In this powerful episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down once again with the incredible Elaine LaLanne — lovingly known as LaLa — as she prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday next month.

We first interviewed Elaine in Episode 44 when she was 98. Now, at nearly 100 years old, she has even more on the horizon — including a brand-new book releasing on her birthday titled Her Legacy, written by Elaine and 14 contributors sharing the life lessons they've learned from her extraordinary journey.

Many people know her late husband, Jack LaLanne, the Godfather of Fitness. But what they may not realize is the profound role Elaine played in building, running, and sustaining their fitness empire — both alongside Jack and for 15 years after his passing at age 96 in 2011. Her leadership, business acumen, strength, and grace helped shape the modern fitness industry in ways that often go unrecognized.

On March 15, 2026, Jack and Elaine will be inducted into the Health and Fitness Association Hall of Fame — and the celebration will also include a birthday bash honoring Elaine turning 100.

In this conversation, Elaine shares:

• What it truly feels like to be 100 years old
• The mindset that keeps her vibrant and forward-focused
• Her famous "LaLaisms" — simple but powerful philosophies for living well
• What we should focus on in life (and what we absolutely should not)
• The importance of "accepting what is" — a lesson she learned after the heartbreaking loss of her 21-year-old daughter
• Why movement, purpose, and resilience matter at every age

Elaine drops one nugget of wisdom after another. Her humility is striking — she still gives Jack much of the credit for their legacy — yet her impact on the fitness industry, women in business, healthy aging, and personal resilience is undeniable.

If you care about longevity, women in fitness, mindset, resilience, legacy, and aging powerfully — this episode is a must-listen.

Elaine LaLanne proves that aging isn't about slowing down. It's about staying engaged, staying grateful, and continuing to grow.

Listen now to be inspired by 100 years of wisdom.

For more on Elaine LaLanne: https://www.elainelalanne.com & https://jacklalanne.com

*Note: We will add information on her NEW BOOK "Her Legacy" once it is released. Check back here for updates.

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As the Winter Olympics unfold and headlines remind us how fragile even the strongest bodies can be—most recently with Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn suffering a devastating injury—this conversation couldn't be more timely.

In this powerful episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with two-time Olympic medalist and U.S. Ski Team veteran Shannon Bahrke Happe to explore what it really takes to compete at the highest level—and to come back when everything feels uncertain.

Shannon competed in Olympic moguls skiing, one of the most physically and mentally demanding events in the Winter Games—where athletes race down a steep, bumpy course at high speed while performing aerial jumps. The constant impact, fear management, and precision required make mental toughness and injury resilience essential to success.

The conversation takes a deep dive into Olympic injuries, the emotional devastation they bring, and the mental battle athletes face when wondering: Is this a short-term setback—or a career-ending injury? Shannon opens up about how returning after injury was far more difficult mentally and emotionally than physically.

To rebuild confidence and compete at an Olympic level, Shannon immersed herself in sports psychology, working with experts to develop the mental tools she still relies on today:
• Positive self-talk (including literally talking to herself in the mirror)
• Visualization
• Meditation and mental focus

These practices aren't just for elite athletes. Shannon explains how they translate into motherhood, entrepreneurship, leadership, public speaking, and navigating hard seasons of life—helping us all build "sturdier legs to stand on" as we age and evolve.

She also reflects on the highs and lows of Olympic competition, what it truly feels like to stand on the podium, and how she successfully transitioned from Olympian to "real life"—becoming a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee, mother of two, keynote speaker, and CEO of Team Empower Hour and Champions Advantage.

This episode offers timely insight for anyone watching the Winter Olympics, following stories of athlete injury and recovery, or looking for real-world tools to build resilience, confidence, and mental toughness—on and off the slopes.

🎧 A must-listen Winter Olympics episode on injuries, recovery, mental strength, and healthy aging.

Shannon Bahrke Happe

2 X Olympic Medalist, CEO

TEDx Speaker, Cert. Mindset Coach

E mogulmama@mac.com

W ChampionsAdvantage.com

W ShannonBahrke.com

W TeamEmpowerHour.com

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Aging well isn't just about fitness and nutrition—it's also about connection, community, and how we live. In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski explore how community living and shared housing models can improve health, reduce loneliness, support longevity, and create financial security for women at every stage of life.

What if aging well didn't mean aging alone—or broke?

We're joined by Janice Rivera, a bold, creative, and adventurous woman who is reimagining what life can look like for women as they age. Combining her expertise as an interior designer and real estate agent, Janice created a spa-like co-living home for women—a modern, elevated approach to shared living that prioritizes affordability, safety, connection, and well-being.

This conversation matters. Loneliness and social isolation don't just affect our happiness—they impact our health and longevity. Research shows chronic loneliness can reduce lifespan by up to 15 years, and for older women, the mortality risk is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Community isn't a "nice to have"—it's a health intervention.

Think Golden Girls x 2, but leveled up.

Janice lives in the home alongside seven women who rent private rooms, share expenses, and build meaningful, long-term relationships. The result is lower housing costs, reduced loneliness, increased safety, and a beautiful environment that feels like a retreat—not a compromise. Everyone wins: the women gain affordable, supportive housing, and Janice enjoys a free place to live, additional income, and deep community.

Whether you're partnered, single by choice, divorced, widowed, or simply planning ahead, this episode introduces a rapidly growing housing model many women don't know about—but should.

Tune in to learn:

• How co-living actually works

• Why this model supports both health and wealth

• What to consider if you're interested in living this way—or creating your own

• Why community may be one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging

This conversation may change how you think about home, independence, and what's possible as we age—together. 💗

Follow Janice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomestylistgreenville/

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In this timely and eye-opening episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski break down the new Nutrition Guidelines for Americans and the new Inverted Food Pyramid released under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services—and what they actually mean for women who want to age well.

With headlines and social media buzzing, it's hard to know what's fact, what's fear-based, and what's been taken out of context. That's where this episode comes in. Alli Kerr—fitness expert and holder of a Master's in Public Administration—uses her background in public policy and government administration to explain how nutrition guidelines are created, how they evolve, and what has truly changed versus what remains the same.

Together, Shawna and Alli compare the former MyPlate guidelines with the new federal recommendations, including updated guidance around saturated fats, helping listeners cut through the noise and understand the science and policy behind the shifts. You may be surprised by how much hasn't changed—despite what the headlines suggest.

The conversation also dives into healthy aging for women, with Shawna highlighting where fiber fits into the nutrition equation, why it matters as we age, and how women can apply these guidelines in real life without overwhelm.

If you've been confused, curious, or even skeptical about the new U.S. food guidelines, this episode will leave you informed, empowered, and grounded in facts—not trends.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

• How U.S. nutrition guidelines are developed and implemented
• The key differences between MyPlate and the new Inverted Food Pyramid
• What the updated guidance on saturated fats really says
• Why social media headlines may be misleading
• How fiber supports healthy aging in women

This is a must-listen episode for women who want clarity, confidence, and evidence-based guidance on their healthy aging journey.

Links form this Episode:

My Plate Graphic & 1 Page Description

My Plate Lesson Plans and Videos

Guidelines For Americans 2020-2025

Guidelines For Americans 2026-2030

*Note that the information on these web links is changing as we speak. Some has changed since we recorded this episode 1 week ago when we showed these same links. All of the My Plate information is being updated to the Inverted Pyramid on govenrment sites. We are not sure how the old data will be maintained or where. We have no idea how long there will be information available to learn about My Plate and the differences vs the new Guidelines. The new 2026 guidelines page has had new resources added since this recording.

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What if your home could actually help you feel calmer, happier, and healthier?

In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Lesley Myrick, an award-winning interior designer based in Macon, Georgia, whose work has been featured by Architectural Digest, Forbes, My Domaine, and People.

Lesley specializes in creating personality-driven, playful, and function-forward "forever homes" — spaces designed not just to look beautiful, but to support real life, long-term comfort, and well-being.

In this conversation, she shares how the spaces we live in can directly impact our health, influencing everything from stress and anxiety to mood, energy, and relaxation — often in ways we don't even realize.

You'll learn:

• How your home environment affects mental and emotional well-being
• Simple, affordable changes that can make a big impact (even without remodeling)
• Why lighting plays a huge role in how we feel in our homes
• How color, layout, and functionality can either support or drain us
• Ways to create a home that feels peaceful, joyful, and grounding
• Things to consider when remodeling after age 50

Whether you're redesigning a new space, doing a full remodel, or simply looking to feel better in your own home, this episode will open your eyes to how powerful your surroundings really are.

Because a healthier, happier life doesn't stop at nutrition and movement — it starts right at home.

🎧 Tune in and discover how to make your space work for you, not against you.

*To Learn more about Lesley Myrick visit: wwww.lesleymyrick.com or search her by name on Facebook & Instagram

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What makes women-only fitness spaces so powerful—and why do they feel almost magical? ✨
In this fun, inspiring New Year episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski are joined by fellow women's fitness expert Kristina Ticknor, a Personal Trainer to Women with over 20 years of experience.

Kristina is the owner of Fit 2 The Soul, a women-only training studio located in her home in Woodbury, Minnesota (outside Minneapolis). She created this unique studio after years of owning and operating a fitness franchise. She shares why stepping away from the big-box model and creating an intimate, all-female space allowed for deeper connection, stronger community, and more meaningful transformations—physically and mentally.

Together, these three trainers—each working with women in different settings (online training, a women's-only studio, and a home-based private gym)—have an honest, energizing conversation about:

• What makes women-only fitness programs so special
• Why women have unique physical, emotional, and motivational needs
• How strength training supports women, especially age 40 and beyond
• Why so many women feel intimidated by fitness—and how women-only spaces remove that stress
• How strength, recovery, balance, coordination, speed, and comprehension change through different decades of life
• The importance of starting where you are—not where you think you "should" be

As strength training finally gets the attention it deserves for women's health and longevity, this episode breaks down what it really looks like and how to begin in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Most importantly, it's a reminder that taking time for yourself isn't selfish—it's essential.

If the New Year has you feeling ready for a fresh start, or you need encouragement to keep going, this episode will leave you motivated, empowered, and reminded of the power that happens when women come together to build strong bodies, confident minds, and supportive communities.

🎧 Press play and fill your cup—one strong rep at a time.

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