How It's Really Going with Shana Recker
How It's Really Going is where I share real conversations about life, business, and everything in between. As a late late 🥵 40-something mom, wife and entrepreneur navigating menopause and ADHD, I talk openly about the highs, lows, and the messy middle.
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Note: Earlier episodes reflect my past in network marketing, mindset work, and business coaching. Today, this podcast has evolved into a deeper, more honest look at life, health, identity, and the real ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
NOTE: This podcast isn’t set up for guest features—it's a solo show by design. But thank you for thinking of me.
Episodes
437 episodes
Empty Nest: The Grief No One Warned Me About
Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.I’m talking about the part of parenthood ...
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19:37
Perimenopause Unfiltered: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.Perimenopause isn’t just hot flashes — I’...
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38:34
Sleep Divorce? Why I Moved Into My Own Bedroom
Note: This episode was recorded earlier for a previous project I’ve since closed. I’m sharing it here because the message still holds value. You may hear older references.Yup. I said it. I’m officially sleeping in a diffe...
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18:15
I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye to Ozzie.
This one’s hard to record — but it needed to be said.Our family dog of 9 years, Ozzy passed away this week, and this episode is me walking through the grief, the story of what happened, and everything I wish more people talked abo...
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31:34
Turning 50, Tracking Calories, Baby Bunnies and Going Unfiltered
It’s been a minute, so today I’m walking and talking—giving you a life update, sharing how I’ve been using ChatGPT as a calorie and protein tracker, spilling the chaos of trying to keep baby bunnies alive in our backyard, and letting you in on ...
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33:00
How I use ChatGPT every day to save time, make money, and get more done!
If you’re curious about AI but don’t know where to start—or you’ve heard of ChatGPT but feel overwhelmed—this episode will walk you through exactly what it is, how it works, and how I personally use it every single day to run my life and busine...
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45:07
Perimenopause Update: Testosterone, Weighted Vests, and Being Grateful for Aging
Oh hey there — today’s episode of Walking and Talking with Me is a bit of a catch-up after a little break. I’m finally back out walking, and we’ve got some nice weather for once. I’m out here without my dog today (which is rar...
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26:54
The Biggest Misconceptions About Starting an Online Business in 2025
In this episode, I dive into the real, unfiltered truth about starting an online business in 2025. Things have changed drastically from the early days of online business, and I’m breaking down the biggest misconceptions, mistakes, and the strat...
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40:50
My Unfiltered Thoughts on Alcohol and Some Changes I'm Making
Hey friends, welcome back to How It’s Really Going. Today, I’m walking and talking through a snowy morning here in southern Ontario (wish you could see it—it’s gorgeous!) and sharing my unfiltered thoughts about a topic that’s been wei...
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25:18
Walk with Me: Letting Go, Setting Intentions, Business Goals, Trying New Things & Diet Coke.
Walk with me as I share my thoughts on 2024... the highs, the lessons, and what I’m leaving behind as I step into the new year. From overcoming challenges and letting go of what wasn’t serving me (bye, people-pleasing!) to rediscovering simple ...
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25:32
A Walk and Talk Experiment: Sticking with it, Reactive Dogs, Recharging, and Weighted vests
In this episode, I’m trying something new and taking the podcast on the go—literally! Inspired by my friend and fellow podcaster Chalene Johnson, I decided to combine my love for walking with sharing my thoughts in a more casual an...
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27:09
A Raw Update on Life, Business, and Finding My Flow Again
Hey there, and welcome back to How It’s Really Going! After a long break, I’m here to share what’s been on my mind and what’s next for this podcast. If you’ve been around since the early days, you’ll know this space has evolved over th...
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28:40
Menopause and Friendships. Why does it feel so hard??!!
Hey everyone! Welcome back! In this episode, I get super real about the ups and downs of friendships. After listening to a Simon Sinek podcast, I felt inspired to share my own struggles with making and keeping friends, especially during perimen...
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20:45
Perimenopause update, let's continue the conversation.
A little life perimenopause life update The symptoms, visits to doctors, hormone treatments, and the emotional challenges of this life stage. I hope this chat helps you as much as sharing this helps me! Here is the info for Fel...
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25:32
Happiness is an inside job
Hey there! In this episode, I'm just gonna chat about something super important: happiness! I spill the tea on why happiness isn't something you find in fancy cars, big houses, or Instagram likes. It really truly comes from deep wit...
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25:29
What happens when you stop trying to control everything.
Today I share how I'm learning (emphases on the ING) how by letting go of trying to control everything and embracing change actually makes life easier. I'd say it's one of the benefits of aging for sure. The older we get the less we care so...
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28:40
Loving ourselves no matter what our size.
As I get older, I can't help but think about the whole weight and body image thing. I've had my share of ups and downs when it comes to my body, and I'm sure you can relate. But you know what I've come to realize? It's all ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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24:49
Perimenopause. We really need to talk about it.
Talking all about perimenopause today. This has been a huge topic of conversation in my home and with friends as I am fully into my own menopause journey. I share with you what my experience has been so far as well as sharing sympt...
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Season 1
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34:07
2023 the year I burned it all down
Oh hi 👋🏼👋🏼 Long time no chat... Soooo I'm ready to re-emerge from my 2023 cocoon and get back into the groove with my love of talking and sharing on this podcast! Today I share experiences and reflections...
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16:09
Debbie Weiss: On Second Thought... Maybe I Can
Welcome back to the "How it's really going" podcast! 🎙️ Today, I've got something a little different for you... Back in August, I had the privilege of sitting down with one of my favorite clients, Debbie Weiss! And today I'm bringing th...
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31:36
I'm baaaack! A bit of a life update + a hard lesson I learned in hiring my last coach.
Hey there, welcome baaaaaack to "How It's Really Going with Shana Recker"! In this episode, I'm excited to share some recent changes in my life and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward.So, as you know, I've ma...
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37:24
You're not a quitter, you're reinventing yourself. Changing the narrative around quitting your business.
Ever felt like a quitter just because you changed your career path or switched your business focus? It's time we view these transformations not as acts of surrender but as brave steps towards reinventing ourselves. Just like Madonna, who is cel...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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18:33
Ditching the pressure: How getting a job can help create balance as an entrepreneur
Have you ever felt super overwhelmed and burned out by the constant demands of social media and entrepreneurship? I know I have. In this episode, I share my personal journey of finding balance and peace by stepping away from the relentless hust...
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28:51
Why I broke up with personal development
In this episode, I share an update on how things are really going since leaving business coaching and why I broke up with personal development. I believe entrepreneurs can burn out not only from working too much or being on social ...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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28:16
Between two lives... Why I'm leaving Coaching & what's next
It's been a while friends, but there's good reason! Lots of changes happening in my life... leaving business coaching, starting something brand new and even getting back to my roots! I have no idea what the future holds and I'm 100% ok with i...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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26:18