The Gut and Grace Podcast with Shannon Marek

This episode is a personal one.I’m sharing a part of my health journey that I don’t talk about often. This very difficult and personal experience became a turning point in the way I approach wellness, motherhood, and listening to my body.This isn’t about fear or extremes. It’s about learning to tune in, ask better questions, and take a more supportive, balanced approach to health.If you’ve ever felt dismissed as a mom, overwhelmed, or unsure of what your body or your child’s body needs… this conversation is for you.Because at the end of

I’ve been there—doing more workouts, pushing harder, and still feeling stuck.And for a long time, I thought I just needed more discipline.But what I actually needed… was a different approach.In this episode, I’m sharing why your workouts might not be working anymore—and how to start supporting your body in a way that actually gets results.*In this episode I mention the timer app I use, it’s called GymBoss. It’s available for iOS and Android.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, snappy, and not like yourself? Then this episode is for you.Because I know you don’t need more discipline or a stricter routine. And you definitely don’t need to “just start over on Monday.”What you need is a reset.In this episode, I’m teaching you my simple RESET Method™—a 10-minute reset you can use anytime to feel better fast (even in the middle of mom life).You’ll learn how to:​Calm your nervous system in minutes​Boost your energy without overdoing it​Support your body with simple, realistic habits​Get out of overwhelm and back into momentumNo extremes. No pressure. Just real-life support for busy moms.To help you remember these step, I created a booklet which you can grab for free here.👉🏻 https://stan.store/thrivewithshannon/p/get-my-reset-method-now💛 Connect with me on Instagram for more simple wellness tips + support.

If you’ve been feeling off… tired, overwhelmed, unmotivated, and not like yourself lately—this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth no one is talking about:it’s not a lack of discipline… and it’s not because you’re lazy.In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually going on in your body as a mom—from hormone shifts, to nervous system overload, to the gut-health connection that impacts your mood, energy, and motivation.This is the conversation I wish more moms were hearing.You’ll walk away understanding: • Why everything feels harder than it used to • What your body actually needs in this season • Simple, realistic shifts to start feeling like yourself againNo extremes. No guilt. Just real support for real life.Because mama—you’re not broken.You just need a different approach.Grab my slow cooker recipes here.https://stan.store/thrivewithshannon/p/simple-summer-slow-cooker-recipes💛 Connect with me on Instagram for more support and simple wellness tips for busy moms.

Postpartum is such a tricky season and it looks different for everyone. In this episode I discuss the differences between my 2 pregnancies and how age plays a major role in how we recover postpartum. I share my journey through my last pregnancy and how my active work environment helped me through pregnancy and beyond.

This is The Gut & Grace Podcast—a place for mothers seeking truth, healing, and strength in both body and spirit.In this trailer, you’ll hear what to expect: conversations around gut health, hormone balance, motherhood, faith, and navigating challenges like chronic stress, burnout, and the unseen struggles many women carry. This podcast is here to equip and encourage you to care for your body, renew your mind, and walk in grace—one step at a time.