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Welcome to the, Growth by Shawn podcast. I am your host, Shawn Rivers. I initially created this platform with the intention of helping people through the lenses of others perspectives: sharing their growth and other passions. I touch on everything from physical health and fitness to personal development, mindset and anything in between. I am a nutrition and wellness coach that brings my own philosophies to training, dieting, diet culture and recovery as well.

Growth by Shawn Shawn

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 30 Ratings

Welcome to the, Growth by Shawn podcast. I am your host, Shawn Rivers. I initially created this platform with the intention of helping people through the lenses of others perspectives: sharing their growth and other passions. I touch on everything from physical health and fitness to personal development, mindset and anything in between. I am a nutrition and wellness coach that brings my own philosophies to training, dieting, diet culture and recovery as well.

    How to Achieve Any Goal, Change Behavior and Stop Self Sabotaging Yourself with Anna Clough

    How to Achieve Any Goal, Change Behavior and Stop Self Sabotaging Yourself with Anna Clough

    Anna is a Fitness and Nutrition Coach who trains in person and online. Anna specializes in helping women change their behavior and habits in order to have a strong and healthy body and life. This episode will help you understand behavior change and how to truly change your habits to change your life.

    What to Expect in Today's Episode: 
    - Anna's Background
    - How to Change your Behavior and Form Healthy Habits
    - Finding Your Why
    - Perceiving Risk vs Reward
    - Going Beyond the Surface
    - Vertical Arrow Technique 
    - Finding Wealth in Your Health
    - How Fitness will Enhance Your Life
    - Meathead Mentality
    - Becoming More Selfish/ How it will Help Actually Help you
    - True Selfcare
    - The truth about Modern Therapy
    - Why You Must Set the Example First
    - How to Integrate your New Behaviors 
    - Setting Realistic Goals 
    - The Power of Visualization 

    Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

    https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

    Send Shawn a voice message to be featured on the show!

    https://www.speakpipe.com/growthbyshawn

    Connect with Shawn: 
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthbyshawn/
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    Connect with Anna: 
    https://www.strongandheallthy.com/
    Instagram: @annaclough
    Podcast: Strong and Healthy Podcast

    • 52 min
    Why I Don't Release Podcasts Consistently

    Why I Don't Release Podcasts Consistently

    Connect with Shawn: 
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: @shawnrivers
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    • 8 min
    How Breathwork Changed Amanda's Entire World with Amanda Russo

    How Breathwork Changed Amanda's Entire World with Amanda Russo

    Tune in this week to a real and raw conversation with Amanda Russo. 

    What to Expect in the Aspect: 
    - The physical side of growth
    - Health Benefits of Walking
    - Amanda's up and down weight loss journey
    - The power of community
    - What does Breathwork even mean
    - A Utah Breathwork Retreat
    - You have done harder things than breathing
    - Can You do Multiple Breathwork Sessions in a Day? 
    - What Problems Does Breathwork Solve? 
    - Finding Out Who You're Meant to be With
    - What breathwork did to Amanda's Relationship
    - The Secret to Every Answer You're Looking For
    - The Power of the Words You Speak

    Connect with Shawn: 
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: @shawnrivers
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    Connect with Amanda: 
    https://linktr.ee/thebreathinggoddess
    Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

    • 49 min
    How to Get Back on Track After Easter

    How to Get Back on Track After Easter

    Do you feel like all your progress was ruined after you overate yesterday? Many of us fall into this mentality and build momentum in the wrong direction because of one "bad" meal. 

    My goal is to help build healthy relationships with food and actually make the progress you are looking for in your body and mind. 

    I hope this podcast is the perspective shift you're looking for

    Connect with Shawn:
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: @shawnrivers
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    • 12 min
    Should You Stop Dieting if You Binge Eat? with Amanda Jostad

    Should You Stop Dieting if You Binge Eat? with Amanda Jostad

    Amanda Jostad's journey to health and fitness started at the young age of just 12 years old. Amanda has had a roller coaster of a journey, overcoming binge eating and now helping women build a better relationship with themselves and with food. Amanda is a women's health and fitness coach who brings fresh insights around food and food relationships with  her personal and client journeys. 

    There is more and more awareness being built around binge eating.

    This Episode Includes: 
    - What Binge Eating is
    - Food Relationships
    - How that Impacts Your Relationship with Yourself
    - Being Intentional and Mindful around Food
    - Questioning Your Negative Thoughts
    - Action Steps to Get out of the Binge Eating Cycle
    - Are You Stuck Comparing Yourself? 
    - What do You Use Social Media for? 
    - Do You Doom Scroll? 
    - What do Women Need the Most Right Now? 
    - Are You Playing Small? 
    - How Having a Support System can Change EVERYTHING

    DISCLAIMER: Shawn and Amanda are not licensed therapists or registered dietitians. You should consult with your doctor before making dietary changes.  

    Connect with Shawn:
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: @shawnrivers
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    Connect with Amanda: 
    Instagram: @bats.and.barbells

    Amanda's Coaching Application: 
    https://tcs6l4vtblx.typeform.com/to/uMQPQHzV?typeform-source=linktr.ee

    • 53 min
    Life Lessons From an Alcoholic with Dr. Swart

    Life Lessons From an Alcoholic with Dr. Swart

    Dr. Christopher Swart is an exercise science professor where he opens up about his struggle with alcoholism for the first time publicly. Dr. Swart is a well respected professor who has his P.H.D in Exercise Physiology along with a laundry list of other credentials. 

    In this episode you will find: 
    - What to Expect in AA
    - Sports Vs Alcohol 
    - What does an Alcoholic Really Look Like? 
    - Controlling How Much You Drink
    - Identifying Alcoholism as a Disease
    - The Role of a Support System
    - How AA is a spiritual experience 
    - Same Pain, Different Story
    - Student and Professor Relationship
    - Reaching out to Someone in Need
    - 12 Steps
    - Finding H.O.P.E.
    - Once an Alcoholic always an Alcoholic? 
    - Do You Ever Recover from Alcoholism? 
    - Building Honest Relationships
    - Awareness

    Connect with Shawn:
    Instagram: @growthbyshawn
    YouTube: @growthbyshawn
    Facebook: @shawnrivers
    Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

    Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?usp=drive_web

    Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
    https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page/dc0c4dba44

    Connect with Dr. Swart: 
    Instagram: @soberdoctor.swart

    • 1 hr 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

BryanFitzz ,

Incredible

Love this podcast and all the information it provides. These topics aren’t discussed enough and it’s like a much needed breath of fresh air.

Josh A Powers ,

Inspiring and Intriguing Podcast for Personal Growth

I stumbled upon this Apple podcast show recently, and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. The topics discussed are not only incredibly intriguing but also deeply inspiring. Each episode leaves me feeling motivated and eager to implement positive changes in my life.

One of the aspects I appreciate most about this show is its holistic approach to growth. Not only does it delve into mental and spiritual development, but it also touches upon physical well-being. This well-rounded approach has helped me experience growth in all areas of my life, from physical fitness to mental clarity and spiritual understanding.

The host dose a fantastic job of presenting complex topics in an accessible and engaging manner. His passion for personal growth shines through in every episode, and it's contagious. I find myself eagerly anticipating each new release, knowing that I'll come away with valuable insights and actionable advice.

Overall, I can't recommend this podcast enough to anyone looking to embark on a journey of self-improvement. It has truly been a catalyst for positive change in my life, and I'm grateful to have stumbled upon it. Give it a listen—you won't be disappointed!

_laurenlifts_ ,

Shawn is the best!!

Recording this podcast with Shawn made me think more about myself and my outlook than I even knew possible! He’s an incredible listener and digs deep to get the real truth and perspective. 10/10 experience!!

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