Shannon is the founder and creator of Mind & Body Complete. She is a best selling author, podcast host, retreat leader, performance coach and tequila connoisseur (not really but she does enjoy sipping on a good pour). Shannon has a passion and a mission to elevate women in mind & body in order to connect, grow & thrive.
Let me be real with you: this year cracked me wide open. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I talk a lot about mindset, growth, and showing up fully for your life. But life has a way of throwing curveballs that test every ounce of your strength-and make you practice what you…
Let me just say it plainly: if you’ve been fantasizing about running away to a cabin in the woods (or a beach with a hammock and zero responsibilities), you’re not crazy—you’re probably overdue for a serious reset. Too many women wait until they’re completely depleted before they give themselves permission to rest. I know because…
Let me start with something you need to hear:You are NOT lazy. You’re not broken.You’re not failing.You’re burnt the hell out. And friend, there’s a huge difference. I’ve seen it over and over again—women (especially in midlife) blaming themselves for needing a nap, snapping at their partners, or feeling uninspired at work. We say things like,…
Let’s just get real for a second: if one more person tells you to “just take a bubble bath and practice self-care,” you might scream. 🙃 Because for most of us midlife women, the idea of “self-care” has been watered down into 10-minute meditations, expensive eye creams, and trying to squeeze in a yoga class…
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “I’m fine,” while silently thinking, “I’m falling apart.” Yep. Been there. In fact, I built my entire retreat business because I’ve been there. For many of us women—especially in midlife—we’re juggling careers, relationships, hormones, laundry mountains, and let’s be honest, the occasional existential crisis… all while trying to keep a…
Let me just say it straight: If you’ve ever stared blankly at your calendar wondering how you’re supposed to keep all the balls in the air without throwing one at someone’s head, this post is for you. Because here’s what I know with my whole heart:Overwhelm is not a badge of honor. It’s a signal.And stress? It’s…
Let’s be real—modern life is a lot. Between the constant pings of your phone, overflowing to-do lists, endless responsibilities, and the pressure to keep it all together, it’s no wonder so many of us are walking around with tight shoulders and tired souls. As someone who used to believe I could outwork or out-achieve my stress,…
Let’s talk about fear. Not the horror-movie kind or the “what was that noise outside my yurt?” kind. I’m talking about the subtle, sneaky kind that shows up as doubt, hesitation, procrastination… or that gut-punch feeling that whispers, “What if I fail?” I know that fear well. I’ve felt it when I recently stood in front…
Let’s be honest: motherhood is beautiful and exhausting, fulfilling and frustrating, and sometimes—let’s keep it real—it’s just a straight-up circus. Whether you’re deep in the newborn fog, wrangling toddlers, navigating the teen years, or even holding space for your adult kids (while trying to remember what day it is), the reality is that moms rarely—rarely—put…
I recently had the honor of traveling to France to teach and learn from some of the most incredible retreat leaders from around the globe. And while the workshops, conversations, and champagne-fueled strategy sessions were everything I hoped they would be (and more), I also got to check off a big ol’ bucket list item… I visited…