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. Ask an RD: How do you avoid, prevent, and improve bloating? With Allie Chilcote, MS, RD, LD

    5 HR. AGO

    Ask an RD: How do you avoid, prevent, and improve bloating? With Allie Chilcote, MS, RD, LD

    Why does bloating happen? How can you avoid it and improve it? Learn about bloating in this episode with Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian, Allie Chilcote.Work with AllieFollow Allie on IG Visit portal.evlofitness.com to try a free Evlo Upper Body Build class.

    20 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    #201: 200TH BEST OF: Zone 2 cardio

    What are the benefits of zone two cardio? Do women need to be doing zone two cardio? If so, how much? Does walking count as zone two cardio? Dr. Shannon breaks down some FAQs about intensity cardio. 0:00: Introduction 1:09: What is zone 2 cardio? 4:34: Zone 2 cardio vs. zone 3 cardio 6:15: Do women need to do zone 2 cardio? 7:39: Zone 2 cardio and body composition 9:23: Does walking count as zone 2 cardio?13:08: Zone 2 cardio recommendations Visit portal.ev...

    16 min
  3. Ask an RD: Are sugar alternatives really "better" than table sugar? With Hope Brandt, RD

    JAN 14

    Ask an RD: Are sugar alternatives really "better" than table sugar? With Hope Brandt, RD

    In this episode, Hope Brandt, RD, discusses the differences between table sugar and sugar alternatives like monk fruit, Splenda, and other zero-calorie sugars. We discuss the difference between naturally derived and artificial sweeteners and how they affect your body differently. Hope's websiteHope's IG Visit portal.evlofitness.com to try a free Evlo Upper Body Build class.

    25 min

  4. JAN 9

    #200: 200TH EPISODE BEST OF: Metabolism

    In honor of our 200th podcast episode, I'm doing a series of "best of," where I summarize some of our most popular topics on the show. The episodes about metabolism are some of the most popular. Today, I discuss how we burn calories, how your metabolism changes as you age, and how muscle ACTUALLY influences metabolism. References: Paper 1 Paper 2Paper 3Paper 40:00: Introduction 2:25: The science of how we burn calories 6:42: How our metabolism changes as we age 11:40: How muscl...

    16 min
  5. Ask an RD: Intuitive eating vs. dieting - which is better for my goals? With Miranda Galati, RD

    JAN 7

    Ask an RD: Intuitive eating vs. dieting - which is better for my goals? With Miranda Galati, RD

    Shannon is joined by Miranda Galati, RD, who describes the difference between intuitive eating and dieting and when you may consider each. Miranda's IG Miranda's TikTokReal Life Nutritionist Visit portal.evlofitness.com to try a free Evlo Upper Body Build class.

    22 min

  6. JAN 2

    #199: The benefits, risks, and uses for GLP1s like Ozempic and Wegovy with McCall McPherson PA-C

    McCall McPherson, the founder of Modern Thyroid, is a Physician Assistant and Thyroid + Hormone expert. In today's episode, she explains why she often recommends GLP-1 drugs. She educates that while they can be used for weight loss, their uses extend far beyond weight loss. Modern Thyroid Clinic WebsiteModern Weight Loss WebsiteMcCall's IG 0:00: Introduction 3:40: What are GLP-1s? 5:20: How do GLP-1s affect your brain chemistry? 8:45: Dosing GLP-1s, muscle loss, and ...

    48 min
  7. Ask an RD: I don't want to track my calories, how can I reach my body composition goals?

    12/31/2024

    Ask an RD: I don't want to track my calories, how can I reach my body composition goals?

    Today, Dr. Shannon sits down with Hope Brandt, RD, to discuss how to reach your body composition goals without tracking food. Hope's websiteHope's IG Visit portal.evlofitness.com to try a free Evlo Upper Body Build class.

    9 min

  8. 12/26/2024

    #198: Fitness Trackers: What Features are Important?

    In this episode, Dr. Shannon reviews what features are important in a fitness tracker. She also reviews the Oura ring. 0:00: Shannon's opinion on fitness trackers 1:50: Reliability of tracking steps and calories burned 3:12: Measuring VO2max 4:10: Measuring recovery 5:42: Fertility tracking 6:20: Summary 14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow The Doctor Shannon Show on Instagram Visit portal.evlofitness.com to try a free Evlo Upper...

    8 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
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Dr. Shannon Show
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