How It's Really Going at 50 with Shana Recker

My Last Podcast Episode Sucked. A Lesson in Overthinking. My Last Podcast Episode Sucked — And Here's Why I'm calling it out. My last episode was not great, and I know exactly why. I spent an entire afternoon running it through AI, trying to make it perfect, and by the time I posted it, it was 13 minutes of sliced and diced content that barely connected. The original version, with all the repetition and rambling, would have been better. That realization sent me down a rabbit hole about overthinking and what it actually costs us. In this episode I'm talking about why overthinking kills the magic, why repetition in how you communicate isn't a flaw, and why the most well-received things I've ever put out are always the ones I almost didn't post. I also share why I started using Threads as a low-stakes place to just say things without second-guessing myself, and why that practice has been more valuable than any amount of editing. This is a permission slip to stop asking "is this okay?" and just be yourself, in your content, your business, your relationships, all of it. Because the version of you that you keep editing out? That's the one people actually connect with. Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana  

Why I'm Ditching Instagram and What I'm Doing Instead to Grow My Podcast On social media burnout, solopreneur strategy, and finally paying attention to my gut. In this episode, I'm thinking out loud about something that's been shifting for me in a big way: social media. I recently deleted Facebook, I'm walking away from my business Instagram, and I'm done pretending that being everywhere online is the path to building something meaningful. Spoiler: it's not, at least not for me. I share what I learned from podcaster Jan Ditchfield about how much time solopreneurs are actually spending on Instagram content versus what they're getting back in return, and why SEO-driven content like podcasts and blogs is where I'm putting my energy instead. I also talk about the one platform I'm actually enjoying right now, and why it fits this podcast perfectly. And I get honest about this podcast itself. There's something about it that I can't let go of, and I'm finally paying attention to that feeling instead of getting in my own way.Lindsay Smith Creative: CLICK HERE Jan Ditchfield Podcast: CLICK HERE   Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana  

It has been eight months since I started using a GLP-1 as part of my overall health and wellness and I wanted to give you a real, honest update on how it's going. In this episode I'm sharing my full experience with Ozempic, from why I started it, what the first few months felt like, where I am now, and why I refuse to feel shame about any of it. I cover: What the first three to four months actually felt like, including the food noise and alcohol noise going completely quiet Side effects I experienced including hair thinning and hormonal shifts Why I stayed at the minimum dose and what that decision has meant for me How I'm combining this with workouts, protein targets, and HRT Why so many women are keeping this a secret and why I think that needs to stop What my doctor said when I finally told her everything This is my story only. It is not medical advice. But if you are in perimenopause, frustrated, doing all the things and seeing no results, I want you to know this conversation exists. Connect with me: Instagram (personal, private): @shana.recker Instagram (business): @iamshanarecker   Thank you all so much for listening! If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Threads @shana.recker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana  

In this episode, I’m sharing something very real and very current. This morning, I sat down to delete old podcast episodes dating all the way back to 2016. As I moved through them one by one, I realized I wasn’t just cleaning up content. I was looking at past versions of myself. Different belief systems. Different seasons. Different motivations. From my network marketing era, to business coaching, to personal development and mindset culture, this episode is a candid reflection on growth, scarcity, hustle, and what success actually means to me now. This isn’t about regret or shame.It’s about perspective.And letting go of what no longer fits. In this episode, I talk about: Why some of my earliest podcast episodes make me cringe now How fast money and success can be driven by fear and scarcity The pressure to hustle, perform, and prove worth How personal development culture became just another hamster wheel Losing my house, my confidence, and the illusion of “having it all” How perimenopause forced me to slow down and reassess everything What success means to me at 50 Why deleting old episodes feels like shedding skin Making space for what’s next, even when you don’t know exactly what that is yet If you’re feeling stuck in hustle mode, questioning the version of success you’re chasing, or sensing that something in your life needs to be released, this episode is for you. Sometimes growth doesn’t look like more.Sometimes it looks like less, with more clarity. Reflection question for you: What are you holding onto that no longer reflects who you are? And what might be possible if you let it go?   Thank you all so much for listening! It genuinely means a lot to know that my journey, and what I’m learning along the way, helps you too. If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Instagram: @iamshanarecker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana  

I just finished watching Members Only: Palm Beach on Netflix, and I didn’t expect it to hit me the way it did. At first glance, the show looks like over-the-top wealth, social rules, and Palm Beach society drama. And yes, some of it is ridiculous. But underneath all of that, there’s a much deeper message about identity, conformity, and what happens when people believe they need to change who they are to belong. In this episode, I talk about Ro Mina storyline and why it made me so uncomfortable and, at the same time, so fired up. Watching her be coached, corrected, and pressured to fit the “Palm Beach way” made one thing very clear to me: any environment that requires you to erase parts of yourself in order to be accepted will eventually cost you your confidence. I share how this theme shows up far beyond reality TV. It shows up in business, social media, friendships, family dynamics, and especially in the constant self-questioning so many of us live with: Should I say this? Should I post that? What will people think? What if they misunderstand me? I also talk honestly about my own experience with trying to be palatable online, how that led to burnout, and why I’ve stopped performing for approval. One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is something I deeply believe: fake is an energy, and people feel it. Even when they can’t explain why, they feel it. This episode is about why being yourself is not reckless, dramatic, or risky. It’s efficient. It simplifies your life. It attracts the right people. And it makes success feel lighter instead of like a constant uphill push. I wrap up by sharing three practical steps you can take to start being more yourself, even if it feels uncomfortable at first: 1. Recognizing when fear is stopping you and acting anyway 2. Starting small instead of trying to change everything at once 3. Detaching from outcomes and letting go of controlling perception If you’ve ever felt exhausted from trying to fit into someone else’s version of who you should be, this conversation is for you. Thank you all so much for listening! It genuinely means a lot to know that my journey, and what I’m learning along the way, helps you too. If this episode resonated, feel free to reach out and share anytime on Instagram: @iamshanarecker My Amazon Shop: https://amzn.to/42hix1c To connect with me for done-for-you services like branding, Kajabi websites, lead magnets, or more, visit: www.shanarecker.com and book a call. And if you’re building on Kajabi, you can get 30 days free using my referral link here: https://bit.ly/extendedShana