Unstoppable At Any Age

Dr. Shawna Darou, ND
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Inspiring stories and science-backed insight from women who continue to build strength, performance, and possibility with age. Hosted by Dr. Shawna Darou, ND, Unstoppable at Any Age is the voice of Women Who Move - a global movement grounded in one belief: how we move today determines how we live tomorrow. Each episode features conversations with athletes, scientists, founders, and leaders who are expanding what is possible in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. These women are training, competing, leading, and building lives defined by strength, independence, and momentum.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    3. Rebuilding Your Life After Loss: Identity, Resilience & Starting Over

    You don’t become unstoppable by avoiding pain. You become unstoppable by learning how to move through it—and still choose yourself on the other side. In this episode, Shawna sits down with Ramona Milano, an actress turned coach and yoga teacher, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, loss, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after everything changes. What started as a chance meeting in a yoga studio turned into a powerful mentorship and transformation—one rooted in resilience, self-trust, and learning how to navigate life when the path you thought you were on disappears. Ramona shares her journey from decades in the entertainment industry to stepping into a completely new identity after a life-altering personal loss. She opens up about the emotional reality of rebuilding, the courage it takes to say yes to new opportunities, and the discipline of learning to trust yourself again. This episode weaves together mindset, nervous system regulation, personal growth, and the deeper work of healing—without bypassing the hard parts. This is a conversation about grief, reinvention, and one core truth: you don’t avoid the hard moments—you become stronger because of how you move through them. How to rebuild your identity after a major life transition or loss Why feeling your emotions fully is necessary for true healing (not avoidance) The difference between staying stuck in pain vs. moving forward with purpose How to trust yourself again after your life has been disrupted Why saying yes to opportunities—especially the ones that scare you—creates growth How yoga, movement, and breathwork support emotional resilience and nervous system regulation How to shift your mindset around aging, limitations, and what’s still possible Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider. Ramona Milano is an actress with decades of experience in film, television, and voice work, known for roles in Degrassi, Hallmark productions, and more. She is now a yoga teacher, coach, and mentor focused on helping women navigate identity shifts, personal transformation, and life transitions with strength and self-trust. Find Ramona Milano online here for coaching and acting - https://www.ramonamilano.com/  Subscribe, rate, and review to help more listeners expand what they believe is possible. You will learn:ABOUT RAMONA:RESOURCES:STAY CONNECTED:SUPPORT THE PODCAST:

    59 min

  2. 1D AGO

    2. Embracing Limitlessness with Anne Matthews

    You don’t become unstoppable by waiting for the perfect time. You become unstoppable by deciding your current reality doesn’t define your limits. In this episode, Shawna sits down with Anne Matthews—fertility-focused acupuncturist, mother of six, podcast host, and professional Hyrox athlete—for a powerful conversation on what it actually looks like to pursue high performance while balancing real life. Anne shares how she went from feeling stuck in a rut to competing in elite fitness events around the world, all while running a busy fertility practice and raising a large family. Her story challenges the idea that you have to choose between personal ambition, motherhood, and career—and instead shows what’s possible when you expand your capacity. This conversation weaves together mindset, women’s health, fertility, and performance, with a strong focus on breaking outdated narratives around aging and what women are capable of physically and mentally. From setting “scary” goals to redefining identity, Anne offers a grounded but expansive perspective on how to create momentum in your life—no matter your starting point. This episode is about resilience, self-leadership, and one core truth: your limits are often self-imposed—and they’re meant to be challenged. How to balance motherhood, career, and high-level athletic performance without sacrificing your goals Why setting ambitious, uncomfortable goals can create purpose and momentum How to break free from age-related limitations and redefine what’s possible The connection between mindset, identity, and long-term success Insights into fertility, women’s health, and challenging fear-based narratives around age How to stay consistent with training and performance—even without a coach Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider. Follow Anne’s journey and insights on performance, fertility, and women’s health. Connect with Anne Matthews:Instagram: @energytreeanne Subscribe, rate, and review to help more listeners expand what they believe is possible.

    38 min

  3. 1D AGO

    1. The shift I didn’t expect in midlife

    The most powerful transformations don’t come from fixing your life. They come from raising the standard for how you want to live, move, and show up. In this inaugural episode, Shawna - naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of experience in women’s health, hormones, and metabolic health - shares her journey of redefining what’s possible as she stepped into a new level of personal and physical performance. This conversation goes beyond health. It’s about identity, longevity, and recognizing when external success no longer feels aligned internally. Shawna opens up about the moment she realized something was missing, despite building a successful career, and how that led her to pursue more intentional goals. From shifting her approach to fitness and training, to setting ambitious milestones like qualifying for the Boston Marathon, she shares how purposeful movement can transform not only your body - but how you see yourself. You’ll also hear her perspective on healthy aging, why exercise is one of the most powerful tools for long-term vitality, and how surrounding yourself with high-performing, like-minded individuals can expand your belief in what’s possible. This episode is grounded in growth, performance, and one core truth: you get to redefine what your next level looks like. Why external success doesn’t always equal fulfillment - and how to recognize when it’s time for a shift The difference between exercising and training with intention, and how it impacts identity and performance How setting meaningful goals can improve motivation, confidence, and long-term health Why movement is one of the most effective tools for longevity, metabolic health, and healthy aging How to challenge outdated narratives around aging, fitness, and what’s possible The role of community and environment in expanding your mindset and results Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider. Stay tuned for upcoming conversations with athletes, scientists, and entrepreneurs, along with clinical insights on women’s health, metabolism, and performance. Follow along for more insights on health, movement, and stepping into your next level. Subscribe, rate, and review to help more listeners expand what they believe is possible.

    47 min

  4. TRAILER

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    What if your strongest, most powerful years are still ahead of you? In this trailer for Unstoppable at Any Age, Dr. Shawna Darou, ND — naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and master’s athlete — challenges everything women have been told about aging, metabolism, and performance in midlife. If you’re a woman over 40 navigating hormone changes, stubborn weight gain, low energy, brain fog, or feeling like your body no longer responds the way it used to… this podcast will connect the dots. Inside this show, you’ll discover: Why midlife metabolism, hormones, and brain changes are not decline — but a shift you can train forThe real reason high-achieving women feel stuck despite doing “everything right”How to rebuild strength, energy, and clarity using science-backed functional medicine and longevity strategiesWhat it actually looks like to optimize health, performance, and ambition in your 40s, 50s, and beyondThrough conversations with athletes, scientists, founders, and women redefining midlife, you’ll learn how to work with your biology — not against it. Because this isn’t about anti-aging. It’s about aging powerfully, optimizing your metabolism, and stepping into your next level of health, strength, and purpose. 🎙 Follow Unstoppable at Any Age and start building the strongest version of yourself — from the inside out.

    2 min

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Inspiring stories and science-backed insight from women who continue to build strength, performance, and possibility with age. Hosted by Dr. Shawna Darou, ND, Unstoppable at Any Age is the voice of Women Who Move - a global movement grounded in one belief: how we move today determines how we live tomorrow. Each episode features conversations with athletes, scientists, founders, and leaders who are expanding what is possible in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. These women are training, competing, leading, and building lives defined by strength, independence, and momentum.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Shawna Darou, ND
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  • Episodes
    4
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