Creative Body Podcast

Yoganative by Shonta
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Weekly

Life has a way of stripping away the identities, plans, relationships, careers, and comforts we thought defined us. What's left are the pieces to rebuild who we truly are. Hosted by yoga teacher, wellness entrepreneur, and storyteller Shonta Evans, CREATIVE BODY explores the moments that stretch us past our comfort zones into unexpected growth. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and inspiring guest stories, this podcast uncovers the resilience, wisdom, and transformation that emerge when life leaves us naked after 40. Whether you're rebuilding, reinventing, healing, or simply creating a way forward, you'll discover that life's greatest stretches become your greatest work of art. Welcome to Creative Body Podcast. 

Episodes

  1. Aug 10

    Excuse Me, Your Relationship is Showing: How the Wrong Relationship Affects Your Mind & Body

    Have you ever noticed that some women seem to completely transform after leaving an unhealthy relationship?  Is it just a "glow-up," or is something deeper happening?  In this episode of The Creative Body Podcast, we explore the science behind how chronic relationship stress affects women's physical and emotional health. Learn how unhealthy relationships can dysregulate your nervous system and disrupt your entire body's function. More importantly, we'll touch on what's behind the "Glow Up" and why healing often becomes visible when the body finally feels emotionally safe.  You'll also be guided through a calming nervous system reset exercise to help you reconnect with your body and identify what emotional safety looks like in your life.  In This Episode   Why your nervous system responds to unhealthy relationships as ongoing stress   The connection between cortisol, weight gain, and emotional eating   How chronic stress impacts your skin, hair, sleep, and immune system   Why emotional safety is essential for healing   The science behind the post-breakup "glow-up"   A guided body awareness exercise  Research Mentioned   Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD – Relationship stress, inflammation, and immune function   The Gottman Institute – Four Horsemen of relationship conflict and physiological stress   Bessel van der Kolk, MD – The Body Keeps the Score  Research on cortisol, sleep, inflammation, and metabolic health from the American Psychological Association and the National Institutes of Health

  2. Jul 26

    The Power of PLAY: How Play is One of the Most Powerful Wellness Practices for Adults

    When was the last time you did something simply because it made you smile? As adults, we're taught to prioritize productivity over play  and often feel guilty for slowing down. But what if play is one of the keys to living a healthier, more creative, and more resilient life? In this episode of the Creative Body Podcast, we're exploring the science and psychology behind adult play and why making time for fun is essential. You'll learn how play supports nervous system regulation, reduces chronic stress, enhances creativity, improves emotional resilience, and helps you reconnect with your authentic self.  You'll also be guided through a calming Inner Child visualization exercise designed to help you reconnect with the playful, curious version of yourself that may have been buried beneath years of responsibility and burnout. Check out these Adult Coloring Books to help kickstart your Power of Play era:Affirmations by the Sea by Tatiana King on AmazonAs I Am..the Self*ish Coloring Book by Nina B   Resources Mentioned Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart Brown The National Institute for Play Barbara Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions Affective Neuroscience by Jaak Panksepp Connect with Creative Body If this episode inspired you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more joy in their life. Your support helps more people discover practical tools for resilience, creativity, movement, and nervous system wellness. Because healing isn't just about reducing stress—it's about making room for joy

  3. Jul 16

    The Final Four: Love Island, Relationships and Your Nervous System

    Why do some relationships feel like an emotional roller coaster while others feel like home? In this episode of the Creative Body Podcast, we briefly explore what reality TV relationships can teach us about love, attachment, chemistry, and nervous system regulation. Using examples of the final four couples from Love Island Season 8, we explore four different relationship dynamics: 💔 The Toxic Relationship — Melanie & Sincere When intensity, conflict, and reconciliation create a cycle that feels addictive. 💭 The Situationship — Kadya & Zach When we hold onto potential, hope, and the version of the person or commitment we want. ❤️ The Grounded Love — Trinity & Bryce How emotional safety, communication, and trust create a relationship where your nervous system can finally relax. ✨ The Hopeless Romance — Carl & Aniya Not getting lost in the honeymoon, without healing past hurts and preparing for the challenges of love in real life. We also dive into the viral debate: Are butterflies a sign of true chemistry—or are they anxiety in disguise? We explore how excitement, attraction, uncertainty, and nervous system activation can all feel similar in the body, and why healthy love isn't about eliminating the spark—it's about finding a relationship where excitement grows alongside safety. Plus, experience a short guided Creative Body nervous system reset designed to help you reconnect with your body's wisdom and recognize what safety feels like. Because love isn't just something we feel. It's something our body experiences. Topics Covered:  How relationships affect your nervous system   The difference between chemistry and anxiety   Attachment styles and emotional safety   Why uncertainty can feel addictive   Intermittent reinforcement in unhealthy relationships   Secure attachment and grounded love   Body awareness as a relationship tool   Learning to trust your own signals  Reflection Questions:  Does this relationship bring my nervous system more peace or more pressure?   Am I connected to who this person is—or who I hope they become?   Do I feel safe being fully myself?   Are my butterflies excitement, or are they my body asking for attention?

  4. Jul 14

    The Weight We Carry: Releasing Guilt From Your Mind, Body and Nervous System

    Have you ever felt guilty for resting, saying "no," putting yourself first, or simply not being able to do it all? You may be carrying more than emotional guilt. But you're not alone. In this episode of The Creative Body Podcast, we explore how unresolved guilt can become chronic stress, show up as people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, and even manifest as resentment and physical tension in the body. Together, we'll unpack the difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame, examine why our nervous system often mistakes obligation for safety, and explore ways to release guilt that no longer serves us. You'll discover: The difference between guilt and shame—and why it matters How guilt can become stored as tension and chronic stress Why people-pleasing is often a nervous system response, not a noble personality trait How over-functioning keeps us stuck in survival mode Three powerful questions to help you process guilt with compassion A simple nervous system regulation practice to help you reconnect with a sense of safety If you've been carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations, this episode is your invitation to put some of it down. Journal Prompt:"I forgive myself for..." Complete that sentence ten times without overthinking your answers, and notice what begins to surface. Remember: Guilt is meant to be a messenger—not a permanent residence. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more self-compassion today.

  5. Jul 9

    Your Nervous System Isn't Broken... It's Just Been Working Overtime

    We're unpacking how your nervous system is designed to protect you, why chronic stress can keep you stuck in survival mode, and simple science-backed ways to help your body feel safe again. Expect relatable stories, a few laughs, practical tools, and a reminder that healing starts with understanding, not self-judgement. In this episode, you'll learn:  Why your body reacts before your mind catches up How chronic stress affects your everyday life Three simple ways to immediately begin to regulate your nervous system

  6. Jul 9

    Beyond Life's Stretch

    In this anecdotal episode, we discuss how growth often emerges from chaos and remind ourselves to bend (v.s. break) when life stretches us beyond our comfort zone.

  7. Episode 1 Trailer

    Creative Body Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to Creative Body. A podcast where resilience, reinvention, and realignment meet. Hosted by Certified Yoga Instructor and Wellness Entrepreneur Shonta Evans, Creative Body highlights anecdotal insights, in-your-face discussions, interviews, and encouragement for those starting over after 40+ to create the life they want from the inside out.

Trailer

About

Life has a way of stripping away the identities, plans, relationships, careers, and comforts we thought defined us. What's left are the pieces to rebuild who we truly are. Hosted by yoga teacher, wellness entrepreneur, and storyteller Shonta Evans, CREATIVE BODY explores the moments that stretch us past our comfort zones into unexpected growth. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and inspiring guest stories, this podcast uncovers the resilience, wisdom, and transformation that emerge when life leaves us naked after 40. Whether you're rebuilding, reinventing, healing, or simply creating a way forward, you'll discover that life's greatest stretches become your greatest work of art. Welcome to Creative Body Podcast. 

Information

  • Creator
    Yoganative by Shonta
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Yoganative by Shonta
  • Show Website
    Creative Body Podcast