Beyond the Reps: what your physical therapist and trainer forgot to tell you.

Dr. Hanna Shays and Coach Whitney Stephenson
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Hosted by Dr. Hanna Shays, DPT and Coach Whitney Stephenson. Join us as we bring a fresh, hilarious, and highly educated perspective to the world of wellness. With our combined expertise and no-nonsense approach, we tackle everything from fitness myths to the latest health trends — all while keeping it real, unfiltered, and honest. Whether it's fitness fads, nutrition buzzwords, or alternative health methods we separate fact from fiction. Join us and our guests in Jupiter, Florida as we empower you with the knowledge to make informed choices for your wellness.

  1. Feb 22

    Episode 2: The Discipline of Recovery with Lisa Luther

    Episode 2: The Discipline of Recovery with Lisa Luther In this episode of Beyond the Reps, Whitney and Dr. Hanna Shays sit down with former yoga studio owner and lifelong practitioner Lisa Luther to unpack the real meaning of recovery. Recovery is trending right now, there are cold plunges, breathwork, red light therapy, and nervous system resets. But why is it suddenly popular? Have we discovered something new… or are we finally acknowledging something that’s always been there? We dive into what it truly means to regulate your nervous system, how to recognize signals from the body when you’re stuck in fight-or-flight, and why intentional recovery may be the missing piece in a culture obsessed with pushing harder. We chat about the distinction between recovery and relaxation. Lisa shares her perspective on healing, discipline, and how to practice recovery in a way that restores resilience. If you train hard, think hard, lead hard then this conversation might be exactly what your body has been asking for. Lisa Luther is a yoga instructor at Om Shanti Yoga Studio in Tequesta, Florida. To book a private yoga session or take her class, visit the website: https://www.omshantiyogaschool.com Visit Om Shanti Yoga School on instagram: @omshantiyogaschool Check Lisa out on instagram: @lisa_luther_yoga Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 2: The Discipline of Recovery with Lisa Luther

  2. Jan 25

    Season 2 Episode 1: What the HYROX?!

    Episode 1: What the Hyrox?! HYROX is everywhere—but what actually is it? In the second season of Beyond the Reps, celebrity trainer and gym owner Whitney Stephenson and physical therapist and practice owner Dr. Hanna Shays break down what a HYROX fitness race is, in a way that’s clear, approachable, and honest. We talk through what the race looks like, how it challenges your body, who it’s right for (and who needs to train smarter first), and why preparation for this style even is CRUCIAL, especially for women navigating endurance, strength, and recovery. If you’ve been curious, intimidated, or just plain confused by HYROX, this episode gives you the clarity Instagram doesn’t. Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness

    Season 2 Episode 1: What the HYROX?!

  3. 12/14/2025

    Episode 13: The Power of the Goal — How to Build the Year You Actually Want

    In our final episode of 2025, Whitney and Dr. Hanna Shays break down the real power of goal setting, not just fizzling new years resolutions. We talk about why a goal works like a north star, how writing it down changes your brain, and why sharing your goals out loud dramatically increases your chances of following through and achieving them. But more importantly, we explore the part no one talks about: how the process of working toward a goal ends up being far more transformative than achieving the goal itself. This episode also dives into the myths around “failure,” the role of manifestation and positive thinking, and why missing the mark isn’t a dead end, its a lesson, it’s feedback. We share our personal goals for the year ahead, what we're holding ourselves accountable to, and what we want to build for the Beyond the Reps community in 2026. If you want to build a year with goals that have intention, clarity, and momentum, start here. Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and owner of a personal training gym, SonMade Fitness, in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule a functional movement assessment, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonmadeFitness

    Episode 13: The Power of the Goal — How to Build the Year You Actually Want

  4. 11/02/2025

    Episode 12: Find Your Glide, The Flying Fish Story with John Meskauskas

    Episode 12: Find Your Glide: The Flying Fish Story with John Meskauskas In this episode of Beyond the Reps: What Your Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer Forgot to Tell You, Whitney Stephenson and Dr. Hanna Shays sit down with paddleboard craftsman, athlete, and entrepreneur John Meskauskas, the founder of Flying Fish Board Co — a globally recognized brand known for handcrafted, custom stand-up paddleboards built right here in Southern Florida. We dive into John’s journey from his early life and back injury that reshaped his approach to movement and exercises as well as cover the phrase behind his brand: Find Your Glide. This conversation explores the parallels between paddleboarding and wellness; balance, patience, and connection to self and nature. John shares insights on staying authentic as a grassroots company, navigating challenges, and building something meaningful through craftsmanship, community, and pure passion for the water. Whether you’re an athlete, creative, or entrepreneur, this episode is a reminder to slow down, stay grounded, and find your own version of glide. To find your glide and get any questions answered on building your own custom paddleboard click: https://www.flyingfishboardco.com Check out Flying Fish Board Co on Instagram: @Flying_fish_board_co Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 12: Find Your Glide, The Flying Fish Story with John Meskauskas

  5. 09/28/2025

    Episode 11: PART II Bending But Not Broken: Healing Endometriosis, Gut Health, Hypermobility & the Nervous System

    Episode 11: Part II Bending But Not Broken: healing endometriosis, gut health, hyper mobility, and the nervous system In this continuation of her health journey, Dr. Hanna Shays (@stabilityinwellness) gets real about the symptoms she ignored for years, the lifestyle changes that made the biggest difference, and why the “hard thing” is often the simple thing. From overcoming injury and living with hyper-mobility to rebuilding healthy, functional movement patterns, Dr. Hanna Shays (@stabilityinwellness) shares how she navigated inflammation, endometriosis, and nervous system burnout and what it really took to retrain her body for resilience. If you missed part one, tune in to our convo in the previous episode where we talk about the hard lessons she learned while navigating endometriosis, gut health struggles, and nervous system burnout. We wrap up this two part episode acknowledging why the real “hard things” aren’t always another workout or supplement, but the intentional choices that support long-term healing. Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 11: PART II Bending But Not Broken: Healing Endometriosis, Gut Health, Hypermobility & the Nervous System

  6. 09/15/2025

    Episode 10: Bending but not broken: Healing endometriosis, gut health, hyper-mobility, & the nervous system.

    In this episode of Beyond the Reps: What Your Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer Forgot to Tell You, Whitney sits down with cohost Dr. Hanna Shays for a powerful look at her personal health journey. From childhood food sensitivities and athlete burnout to endometriosis, hypermobility, and nervous system dysregulation, Hanna shares the hidden struggles behind looking “healthy” while feeling "fine" AND how she found her way toward true healing. This conversation explores what it really means to go beyond workouts: learning to turn inward, manage inflammation, and embrace the “small hard things” that actually have a BIG impact like sleep, nutrition, stress, and intention. We talk about the journey of seeking health solutions using some alternative methods, and being an advocate for yourself and your own health. If you’ve ever felt like the adding more to the grind and making it HARDER, was the only way to get healthy, this episode will remind you that real strength begins with dialing back and tuning in. Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness Whitney Stephenson: Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 10: Bending but not broken: Healing endometriosis, gut health, hyper-mobility, & the nervous system.

  7. 08/17/2025

    Episode 9: Part II of "The Nourished Body" with Caralyn Maerz MS

    In Part II of The Nourished Body, we sit down with integrative nutritionist Caralyn Maerz, MS, to explore what it really means to fuel your body for long-term health. From childhood food shifts to life-changing health moments, Caralyn shares how nutrition impacts everything from gut health and autoimmunity to energy, mood, and longevity. We unpack myths around eating out, alcohol, and supplements, and dive into what working with an integrative nutritionist actually looks like. Whether you’re curious about lab testing, diet changes, or simply building a cleaner lifestyle without sacrificing joy, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to take the next step. Find Caralyn Maerz for Pilates at Club Pilates Boca, Lifetime Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, or The Village Yoga @thevillageyoga Check out Caralyn on social media: @caraboutwellness or her website caraboutwellness.com Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out Whitney and SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @stephensonwhit & @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 9: Part II of "The Nourished Body" with Caralyn Maerz MS

  8. 08/12/2025

    Episode 8: "The Nourished Body" with Caralyn Maerz, MS. Part 1

    In Episode 8: The Nourished Body with Caralyn Maerz, Part 1 Dr. Hanna Shays and Whitney Stephenson sit down with local Pilates instructor and integrative nutrition specialist Caralyn Maerz, MS (@caraboutwellness) to explore the connection between movement and nourishment. In Part 1 we talk about: What is Pilates exactly? Who is Joe Pilates, and why Pilates is "the Narnia" of fitness classes. We also go over some common misconceptions about pilates being only for women, and discuss why this style of training is being utilized by a wide range of professional athletes. We get into Caralyn's background; how she was a former weightlifter got INTO pilates as a way to heal her body first--then discuss her journey to being an instructor. If you have any kind of curiosity about pilates part 1 of this episode will answer those questions and shine some light on WHY this method of training has a revived popularity right now. Find Caralyn Maerz for Pilates at Club Pilates Boca, Lifetime Fitness Palm Beach Gardens, or The Village Yoga @thevillageyoga Check out Caralyn on social media: @caraboutwellness Dr. Hanna Shays is a physical therapist and the owner of Stability In Wellness Physical Therapy & Dry Needling. She serves the surrounding areas of Jupiter and West Palm Beach, FL. To request more information or book an appointment, click: https://www.stabilityinwellness.com/contact Check out Stability In Wellness on Instagram: @StabilityInWellnessPT Coach Whitney Stephenson is a celebrity trainer and business owner in Jupiter, FL. To request more information or schedule your first assessment with Whitney, click: https://sonmadefitness.com/ Check out Whitney and SonMade Fitness on Instagram: @stephensonwhit & @SonMadeFitness

    Episode 8: "The Nourished Body" with Caralyn Maerz, MS. Part 1
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Hosted by Dr. Hanna Shays, DPT and Coach Whitney Stephenson. Join us as we bring a fresh, hilarious, and highly educated perspective to the world of wellness. With our combined expertise and no-nonsense approach, we tackle everything from fitness myths to the latest health trends — all while keeping it real, unfiltered, and honest. Whether it's fitness fads, nutrition buzzwords, or alternative health methods we separate fact from fiction. Join us and our guests in Jupiter, Florida as we empower you with the knowledge to make informed choices for your wellness.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Hanna Shays and Coach Whitney Stephenson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15