search
Home / Health & Fitness / The Dr. Shannon Show

Latest Episodes

filter_list
Body Recomposition Capsule #10: How to Stay Consistent
New Jan 10, 2026 13 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #10: How to Stay Consistent

1:15: Why Gentle Consistency works 2:05: Tip #1: Include warm-ups 3:05: Tip #2: Commit to doing one hard set 4:32: Tip #3: Lift heavier for fewer reps 5:17: Tip #4: Skip the dro...

Body Recomposition Capsule #9: How to Track
New Jan 09, 2026 6 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #9: How to Track

1:00: How to set a goal for body recomposition 2:24: Why you should focus on muscle, not fat loss3:32: How to track and measure progress 6:10: Expect fluctuations and plateaus  

Body Recomposition Capsule #8: How to Recover
New Jan 08, 2026 18 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #8: How to Recover

1:00: How much exercise is too much? 2:33: Nervous system regulation within your workout 6:40: Weekly recovery recommendations 9:00: Reset weeks 10:33: Tracking your recovery&nb...

Body Recomposition Capsule #7: How to Do Cardio
New Jan 07, 2026 17 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #7: How to Do Cardio

Episode #222: How We Burn CaloriesEpisode #182: REHIT2:30: The science of burning calories 6:40: How much cardio should we aim for? 8:25: Cardio zones 15:22: How much cardio is too m...

Body Recomposition Capsule #6: How to Eat
Jan 06, 2026 18 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #6: How to Eat

How to reach body composition goals without tracking2:25: Primary levers for body recomposition 4:00: Tracking and tools for tracking 7:06: Shannon's experience with nutrition 15:00:...

Body Recomposition Capsule #4: How Much to Exercise
Jan 04, 2026 11 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #4: How Much to Exercise

Meta-analysis referenced1:50: Recommended volume per muscle group per week 4:40: How often should you train each muscle group? 5:22: How many strength workouts do you need each week?&nbsp...

Body Recomposition Capsule #3: How Heavy to Lift
Jan 03, 2026 17 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #3: How Heavy to Lift

1:30: What is true muscle failure? 3:52: The stimulating reps theory 4:40: Common lifting mistakes 8:54: How heavy should you lift? 10:25: Which rep range is best? 14:58: E...

Body Recomposition Capsule #2: The Timeline
Jan 02, 2026 15 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #2: The Timeline

1:45: The rate of fat loss and muscle growth 2:22: What to expect in month one 3:52: What to expect in month two 5:50: What to expect in month three 6:52: What to expect month f...

Body Recomposition Capsule #1: How to Body Recomposition
Jan 01, 2026 10 min

Body Recomposition Capsule #1: How to Body Recomposition

1:00: What is body recomposition? 4:00: Why you should prioritize muscle health 6:36: Can trained individuals experience body recomposition? 7:20: How to body recomposition and roadm...

#222: UPDATED SCIENCE: How We Burn Calories
Nov 13, 2025 11 min

#222: UPDATED SCIENCE: How We Burn Calories

Pontzer's studyHoward's study0:00: Introduction 3:00: Constrained energy expenditure model 6:10: New study suggests calorie burn is additive 7:42: Pontzer’s study vs. Howard’s study&...

#219: Cardiovascular Aging: How to Measure and Improve It
May 22, 2025 14 min

#219: Cardiovascular Aging: How to Measure and Improve It

0:00: Introduction to cardiovascular aging 2:00: How does the cardiovascular system age, and why should we care? 5:56: How to measure cardiovascular aging 8:24: How different types o...

#218: How to train your nervous system and improve vagal tone
May 15, 2025 31 min

#218: How to train your nervous system and improve vagal tone

Vagal tone is an indication of the health of your nervous system. By improving your vagal tone, you can recover better, feel better, and potentially live longer. Dr. Shannon and Dr. Payton discuss ...

Coffee Chat with Interior Designer Coco Greenblum
May 02, 2025 37 min

Coffee Chat with Interior Designer Coco Greenblum

Coco Greenblum is good friend of Shannon's and her designer. Coco designed both the Evlo office space abd Shannon's home. Coco has years of experience working with celebrities and is passionate abo...

#214: How often should you work a muscle each week?
Apr 17, 2025 11 min

#214: How often should you work a muscle each week?

How many days/week should you work each muscle? And how many sets are needed in each workout? Shannon breaks down the current science on frequency and volume. She suggests a protocol that is both r...