Shake It Off
Shake It Off
Kendra Till and Dr Lauren Hodge
Shake It Off is a podcast by Kendra Till and Dr Lauren Hodge. We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling. It feels like a heart-warming conversation with your best friend where we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. We speak the truth about what we’re experiencing.
Episode 18: How to Rebuild Your Life (and a Pilates Studio)
In Shake It Off Episode 18 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Kimberley Garlick, the founder of Northern Rivers Pilates. Kimberley is a Pilates practitioner, a senior Polestar Pilates international educator and an owner of a successful Pilates studio called Northern River Pilates located in Lismore, NSW, Australia. Lauren and Kendra talk with Kimberly all about her journey of opening a pilates studio, how she rebuilt her pilates studio following devastating floods, and how she manages running a business and handling stressful life events at the same time.  You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/  Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/  Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Kimberley Garlick  Website: ​​https://northernriverspilates.com.au/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NorthernRiversPilatesStudio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnorthernriverspilates/
Aug 7, 2023
34 min
Episode 17: Emotional Healing
In Shake It Off Episode 17 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Rachel Kelly, the founder and CEO of Rachel Kelly Coaching. Rachel’s coaching business specializes in emotional wellness, trauma processing, nervous system healing, inner child work, assertive communication, and self-love. She helps those struggling with anxiety to create internal safety in their bodies so they feel safe to expand and create the life they desire. Lauren and Kendra talk with Rachel all about her transition from a therapist to starting her own healing coaching business. They dive deep into the intricacies of emotional healing, anxious attachment styles, and the healing process for the nervous system. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/  Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/  Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Rachel Kelly  Website: https://rachelkellycoaching.com/  https://rachel-kelly.mykajabi.com/come-home-to-yourself-1
Jul 5, 2023
32 min
Episode 16: Mountain Madness
In Shake It Off Episode 16 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Ariel Zimmerman, the founder and CEO of Motivational Madness. Ariel is a certified personal trainer, licensed massage therapist, and behavior change specialist who will help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Lauren and Kendra talk with Ariel all about her passion for strength training, holistic health, and getting into nature which is intrinsically woven into her business, and her upcoming annual retreat Disconnect to Reconnect. You can find all the podcast episodes at ⁠https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/⁠ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/⁠  Website:  ⁠www.kendratillpilates.com⁠ Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/⁠  Website:  ⁠www.drlaurenhodge.com⁠ Ariel Zimmerman  Website: ⁠https://motivational-madness.mykajabi.com/link-in-bio
Jun 8, 2023
34 min
Episode 015: Winged Women’s Wellness
In Shake It Off Episode 15 Jess Mulligan, who is the co-founder of Winged Women’s Wellness. Jess is a toddler mom and co-foudner of a business that is rapidly taking off. Her supplements are in Whole Foods, Sprouts, Wegmens, and many other natural health shops, boutique markets and food stores. Kendra and I talk with Jess all about her product line specifically formulated to support women with stress, sleep, mood, and skin and how it came to be. We hear about her journey with stress and how she copes when she’s juggling all the things.  You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/  Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/  Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Jess Mulligan- Winged Women’s Wellness  Website:  https://wingedwellness.com/ Balance Babe: https://wingedwellness.com/products/balanced-babe
May 1, 2023
31 min
Episode 014: Hygee Cooking & Living
In Shake It Off Episode 14 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Louise Rakers, the founder of Nordic Cooking. Louise is a dutch plant-based chef, and recipe creator, as well as a plant-based restaurant consultant, that focuses on a less is more plant-based approach. Kendra and I talk with Louise about our travels and work abroad over the past decade and how to incorporate more plant-based eating into our everyday lives, as well as different ways to shop more cost-efficiently and sustainably. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/  Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/  Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Louise Rakers - Nordic Cooking Website: www.nordic-cooking.com Instagram: Instagram.com/nordic_cooking
Apr 3, 2023
34 min
Episode 013: MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD
I am honored to introduce Shake it Off listeners to Dr. Raymond Turpin because this discussion builds awareness about a groundbreaking treatment (MDMA-Assisted Therapy) for treatment-resistant Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that traditionally some people live with for a lifetime and are not able to successfully treat. Ray is the Clinical and Executive Director of Pearl Psychedelic Institute in Waynesville, North Carolina. He is a clinical psychologist and psychedelic therapist. The Pearl Psychedelic Institute is currently the only clinic providing MDMA-Assisted Therapy in the Southeast (USA). In this episode, Ray covers the latest research on the effectiveness of psychedelic therapy for treatment-resistant PTSD, depression, and other mental health conditions. Kendra and I talk with Ray about how he started working in psychedelic therapy, how MDMA impacts the brain when it is used to treat PTSD and what the protocol and experience is like if you were to access MDMA-Assisted therapy for PTSD. You won’t want to miss out on this episode, Ray has decades of experience in trauma therapy and gives us a unique insider’s perspective on what is known about the effectiveness of this type of therapy. He also covers the incredible services they provide at Pearl Psychedlic Institute. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/ Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/ Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Dr. Raymond Turpin and Pearl Psychedelic Insitute: Website (MDMA- Assisted Therapy for PTSD services and all psychedelic training and support provided by the Institute): https://www.pearlpsychedelicinstitute.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pearlpsychedelicinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepearlpsychedelicinstitute/
Mar 6, 2023
42 min
EPISODE 012: Debunking Pelvic Floor Myths
In Shake It Off Episode 12 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Jen Martin. Jen is a certified cancer rehabilitation phyisotherapist with the PINC & Steel international program, and the owner of a boutique physiotherapy and wellness clinic in Tugun on the Gold Coast, Australia. Her and her team are passionate about helping clients build strength and improve mobility through personalized programs. During this episode, Lauren, Kendra, and Jen talk about the misinformation of pelvic floor health and just how important the pelvic floor is to your overall health and tips for a healthy pelvic floor. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/ Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/ Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Jen Martin Website: https://dynamiquephysio.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dynamiquephysio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dynamiquephysio/
Feb 6, 2023
30 min
EPISODE 011: What is the Lymph System?
In Shake It Off Episode 11 Lauren and Kendra speak with special guest Sarah Paxford. Sarah is an experienced Occupational Therapist and Pilates Practitioner with an open heart and a passion for holistic wellness and corrective movement and specializes in working with women post-cancer and those with lymphoedema to increase their holistic wellness, movement, and recovery. During this episode, Lauren, Kendra, and Sarah talk about just how intricate the lymphy system truly is. They discuss just how important the lymphatic system is and what we can do to maintain a healthy lymphatic system. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. *This is not medical advice. Please contact your doctor or healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your healthcare plan.* Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/ Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/ Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Sarah Paxford Website: https://recoverwellbeing.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwellbeing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverwellbeing/
Jan 2, 2023
22 min
EPISODE 010: Secret Life Of Secrets
In Shake It Off Episode 10 Dr. Lauren Hodge speaks with special guest Michael Slepian. Micheal is a behavioral scientist and the author of The Secret Life of Secrets. He is also the leading expert on the psychology of secrets and associate professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia University. During this episode, Lauren and Michael talk about secrets. They cover why we keep secrets, science-based strategies to cope with the secrets we keep and the impact of secrets on our wellbeing. (Kendra was away at an incredible and comprehensive Pilates conference while we recorded this episode -she’ll be back for episode 11!) To purchase Michael Slepian’s Book ‘The Secret Life of Secrets’ click here You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ We created this podcast to give you the tools, strategies, and stories to handle the unexpected BS that life throws your way.  We plant ourselves firmly at the gates of truth-telling and we discuss how to optimize and prioritize your physical and mental health. If you like what you hear, please leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcast and tell us what part you liked most. Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/ Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/ Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com Michael Slepian Website: https://michaelslepian.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drstansteindl Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelslepian?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelslepian/
Nov 6, 2022
23 min
EPI 009: Steps To Takes Your Health Into Your Own Hands
In this episode, Dr. Lauren Hodge and Kendra Till talk about their experience and give tips to take control of your physical, mental and social well-being. We talk about routines that help us advocate for ourselves and take responsibility for our health. We cover strategies to manage and prevent physical health conditions and highlight mental health strategies, such as self-check-ins and mindfulness to help you tune into your body's needs and your personal needs. You can find all the podcast episodes at https://www.drlaurenhodge.com/podcast/ Connect With Us Kendra Till Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendratillpilates/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendratillpilates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-till-16440332/ Website:  www.kendratillpilates.com Dr. Lauren Hodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHodgePhD/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenhodge/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlmh/ Website:  www.drlaurenhodge.com
Oct 17, 2022
21 min
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