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The Dr. Shannon Show

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Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.

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#222: UPDATED SCIENCE: How We Burn Calories

<a href='https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4803033/'>Pontzer's study</a> <a href='h... more

13 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:51

13 Nov 2025

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#221: Weights or cardio first, reaching failure vs. reps in reserve, and an important announcement

5 lbs of muscle episodes: ---<a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Q3SI4lGpDlek5VZDq4... more

05 Jun 2025

21 MINS

21:11

05 Jun 2025

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#220: How to Body Recomposition in a Sustainable, Effective Way

0:00: Introduction 7:40: Can you actually "tone" and "tighten?" 12:00: Exercise and fat ... more

29 May 2025

51 MINS

51:12

29 May 2025

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

0:00: Introduction to cardiovascular aging 2:00: How does the cardiovascular system age, ... more

22 May 2025

14 MINS

14:58

22 May 2025

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#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 ... more

15 May 2025

31 MINS

31:27

15 May 2025

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#217: Body Image and Body Dysmorphia with Psychiatrist Margaret Duncan

We all could improve our body image, but at what point should you seek help? Dr. Margaret ... more

08 May 2025

49 MINS

49:32

08 May 2025

#250

Coffee Chat with Interior Designer Coco Greenblum

Coco Greenblum is good friend of Shannon's and her designer. Coco designed both the Evlo o... more

02 May 2025

38 MINS

38:00

02 May 2025

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#216: What men and women should do when trying to conceive with Dr. Natalie Crawford

Whether you are currently trying to conceive or planning to do so in the next few years, t... more

01 May 2025

33 MINS

33:23

01 May 2025

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#215: Freezing your eggs, how our reproductive system changes with age, and more with Dr. Natalie Cr...

Reproductive health is a major part of our overall health, whether you're family planning ... more

24 Apr 2025

47 MINS

47:25

24 Apr 2025

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#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 worko... more

17 Apr 2025

12 MINS

12:13

17 Apr 2025

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#213: Understand your hormones in each decade with Dr. Jessica Shepherd

Hormones change throughout a woman's life, and it's important to be educated about how and... more

10 Apr 2025

50 MINS

50:08

10 Apr 2025

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#212: Building 5lb of muscle: how long does it take, member tips, and more

Building 5lb of muscle in 2025 can help you improve your metabolic health, body compositio... more

03 Apr 2025

20 MINS

20:26

03 Apr 2025

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Coffee Chat with Olivia Adriance: Pregnancy Q&A

Today, I sit down with food blogger and local Austin resident Olivia Adriance, and we answ... more

28 Mar 2025

36 MINS

36:19

28 Mar 2025

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#211: How to get fit during pregnancy

Is it possible to build muscle or strength during pregnancy? Dr. Shannon breaks down the c... more

27 Mar 2025

33 MINS

33:45

27 Mar 2025

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Mini: Will your waist get thicker by training abs?

Will training your abs close to failure will make your waist thicker? Dr. Shannon and Dr. ... more

25 Mar 2025

05 MINS

05:20

25 Mar 2025

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#210: Does strength training cover all your bases for generalized health & fitness?

You may want a more fit-looking body, but other things are likely important to you as well... more

20 Mar 2025

37 MINS

37:08