A Survivor’s Strength: Turning Trauma Into Purpose with Lauren Bass

A Survivor’s Strength: Turning Trauma Into Purpose with Lauren Bass

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Shelbi sits down with Lauren Bass — a woman who wears many hats and carries even more strength. Lauren is the founder of her own jewelry line, the athletic wear brand Prevail 41, a personal trainer, a home health aide, a nursing student, and currently in prep for an upcoming bodybuilding show. This episode comes with a trigger warning as we navigate through difficult, but important, topics — including sexual assault and the lasting mental toll it can take. Lauren opens up about her ongoing battle with self-worth, body image, and the dark paths trauma can lead us down. But she also shares her journey toward healing — how faith, fitness, and discipline have helped her rebuild from the inside out. Her story is a raw, inspiring reminder that even in our darkest seasons, we can still find the strength to rise.

Breaking Free: Divorce, Dumbbells & Discovering Purpose with Shannon Coots

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Shannon Coots — a personal trainer, mom of three, and proud daughter — who didn’t begin her fitness journey until the age of 47. Now in her 50s, Shannon looks like she’s been doing this her whole life, but her path to strength started much later than most. Together, they dive into what it was like growing up as the only girl with older brothers, how being a stay-at-home mom took a toll on her mental health, and how she rebuilt her life after making the difficult decision to leave her marriage. Shannon opens up about her personal transformation, why she became a personal trainer last November, and how starting over later in life was the beginning of finding herself. This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase what’s on your heart — at any age.

Muscles, Morsels & Longevity: Josh Hockett’s Blueprint for Living to 100

Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Josh Hockett — a health scientist, strength coach, husband, dad, wine connoisseur, and passionate foodie. Josh is also the creator of the blog Muscles & Morsels, where he shares how to balance clean eating with a love for delicious food. From breaking down the science behind fitness and creatine to sharing personal life lessons beyond the gym, Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He opens up about how fitness has shaped his journey, his mission to live to 100, and the intentional daily choices that fuel that goal. Tune in to hear how he manages it all — from family life to coaching to blogging — with purpose and passion.

The Weight We Carry: Finding Strength in Faith, Family & Fitness with Sam Warrick

In this powerful episode of Everything & The Gym, host Shelbi Browne sits down with Sam Warrick — a CrossFit and HYROX coach, wife, mom, life insurance specialist, and advocate for wellness. Together, they dive deep into how faith fuels purpose, how God’s gifts show up in our daily lives, and the importance of using them with intention. This episode explores how movement becomes a crucial form of stress relief during life’s busiest seasons, and the often-unspoken truth about body dysmorphia — even among the fittest. From juggling multiple roles to staying rooted in faith, Sam’s insight is real, raw, and relatable. Topics include: * How fitness helps with stress and mental clarity * The role of faith in everyday life and business * Struggles with body image—even for fitness professionals * Tips for balancing motherhood, career, and training * Using your God-given gifts to serve others Whether you're deep in your own fitness journey or just trying to find balance in life, this episode will leave you inspired and grounded. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!

The Truth About Diets, Burnout & 30-Minute Workouts — Brandon Smith Returns

Welcome back to another episode of Everything & The Gym! This week, Shelbi is joined once again by Brandon Smith, owner of TFGU, for a second round of insightful conversation. Together, they dive into what it’s really like to relocate a gym — including what to do and common pitfalls that lead to burnout. They also tackle big questions like: Is there truly a “best” diet? And if you only have 30 minutes to work out, what’s the most effective way to use that time? Brandon shares a wealth of knowledge you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to subscribe and drop a comment if you found this episode helpful!