The Dr. Shannon Show

Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
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The Dr. Shannon Show

Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health. 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #206: Weight lifting & fertility with Dr. Payton Busker

    What does the research say about exercise/weightlifting and fertility? Dr. Shannon interviews Dr. Payton about this topic today. Episode about Payton's IVF journey 0:00: Introduction 2:43: How can exercise have a negative effect on fertility? 8:06: Should we cycle sync? 11:23: How can exercise support fertility? 13:10: Exercise recommendations to support fertility To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofi...

    20 min
  2. Ask an RD: What to do if your total daily calorie goal seems too low? With Hope Brandt, RD

    3 DAYS AGO

    Ask an RD: What to do if your total daily calorie goal seems too low? With Hope Brandt, RD

    If you have a body recomposition goal, you will calculate your total daily energy expenditure to give you a calorie goal for the day. But what if that number feels too low? Hope Brandt, RD answers this today. Hope's website Hope's IG To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

    8 min

  3. FEB 14

    Coffee Chat: My updates on building muscle while pregnant, how to track muscle growth without a DEXA, and more

    Today, I'm discussing my personal updates on building muscle while pregnant. I'm also answering questions like: How do you track muscle growth without getting a DEXA scan? How long should you wait before seeing a provider if you're not seeing results? To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

    15 min

  4. FEB 13

    #205: The Burnout Effect: Understanding Anti-Recomposition and How to Avoid It

    Have you ever tried an intense fitness program, done it for a few weeks, and quit because of soreness, fatigue, and unsustainability? Or, have you ever felt like you're doing "all the right things" and working hard but not seeing any progress? Today, Shannon will discuss the hormonal reasons why burnout happens and how it can lead to an anti-recomposition environment in which losing fat and/or building muscle becomes difficult. Shannon will also discuss symptoms to look for that indicate burn...

    21 min
  5. Ask an RD: How to have more stable blood sugar levels with Allie Chilcote, MS, RD, LD

    FEB 11

    Ask an RD: How to have more stable blood sugar levels with Allie Chilcote, MS, RD, LD

    Stabilizing your blood sugar can lead to better energy, more stable hunger cues, and a healthier body. Learn all about blood sugar and why we should prioritize it with Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian, Allie Chilcote. Work with Allie Follow Allie on IG To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

    21 min

  6. FEB 6

    #204: Does strength training double as cardio?

    You may have asked yourself, "My heart rate gets up when I lift, so does that count as cardio?" Shannon breaks down how strength training affects your cardiovascular health, specifically distinguishing the differences between traditional strength training and circuit training. She also speaks to the VO2 max changes that occur with different types of training: traditional cardio, HIIT, traditional strength training, and circuit training. 0:00: Introduction 1:40: Benefits of steady state ...

    19 min
  7. Ask an RD: Calorie deficits, maintenance, and surpluses with Hope Brandt, RD

    FEB 4

    Ask an RD: Calorie deficits, maintenance, and surpluses with Hope Brandt, RD

    When should you be in a calorie deficit? And for how long? When is maintenance appropriate, and how do you know when you're at maintenance? Is a calorie surplus necessary for muscle growth? All these things are discussed in today's installment of ASK an RD, with our guest, Hope Brandt, RD. To take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.

    12 min

  8. JAN 30

    #203: Can you target different portions of the same muscle? Breaking down regional hypertrophy

    Can you grow different portions of a muscle? The answer appears to be yes. In this episode, Shannon breaks down what regional hypertrophy means and how each main muscle group can be targeted for complete muscle growth. 0:00: Introduction 1:18: Defining regional hypertrophy 2:40: Regional hypertrophy in the hamstrings 6:18: Regional hypertrophy in the quads 8:00: Regional hypertrophy in the glute max 12:40: Regional hypertrophy in the glute med 14:50:...

    26 min
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Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health. 

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  • Creator
    Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Dr. Shannon Show
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