Theories of EvoluSHAN Shannon Stuart

Recently I realized just how woefully uneducated I am when it comes to the basic fundamentals of skin care. What products do I use? How often? In what order? Now that I’m a bit (gulp) older, I need to take better care of the skin I’m in, so I sought help. Enter my guest, Morgan Davidson. In addition to her day job in the non-profit world, she’s also a makeup artist and a marketing professional who worked in the skin care industry, so she knows her stuff!&nb...

It’s been a full year since I had bariatric surgery, and so much has changed since. In this episode I answer some commonly asked questions, outline what I’ve learned in the year that’s passed, and how I struggle to juxtapose the idea of body acceptance post drastic physical intervention. Resources as mentioned during the episode:Books:https://thefuckitdiet.com/https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/more-than-a-body/9780358229247-item.htmlInstagram accounts https://www.instagram.com/...

How many of us have taken up new hobbies in the past (gulp) almost year of pandemic living? Now how many can say that they’ve actually spun a successful business out of that hobby?Meet Rhea, owner of Rhea’s Artisan Chocolate. Hear how she transformed her hobby into a thriving side hustle and learn just how much goes into making really incredible chocolate!Find her shop online at http://www.chocoxrhea.com and follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/rhea_artisan_chocolate?ig...

I’ve talked a lot about my struggles with weight over the years and how recently, finally, I’ve developed a much healthier (for me) relationship with food. After purchasing this shirt and posting this picture, I received a question about how I can reconcile said claim after having had weight loss surgery. It was something I’d wrestled with myself - and I suspect she’s not the only one asking it - hence this episode !So much to talk about when it comes to our relationship with food...

If we thought 2020 was hard, the first week of 2021 has taught us that nothing new or magical happens just because we flipped the calendar. On this solo episode, I talk through the week that was, how I found it hard, and how I’m doing my best to not only cope, but to give myself some room to feel and process and just be. If nothing else, I hope we can all take solace in knowing that we’re not alone in our feelings of anger and frustration and fear and desperation given the events ...

We’re so close, friends! Almost out of 2020. Sure, nothing magical will happen on Friday when the calendar flips to 2021, but I for one will heave a great sigh of relief at even the illusion of a fresh start. On this solo outing I look back on the year that was, talk about the changes it’s brought to my life, and how certain reflections (ie my Instagram Top 9) can be like punches to the gut. Add in some musing as to what my ‘word of the year’ should be for 2021, and we’...