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’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…
Let’s talk about sleep. Glorious, magical, sacred, elusive-as-a-unicorn sleep. If you’ve ever laid in bed staring at the ceiling wondering how your to-do list suddenly became a Broadway musical in your head at 2 a.m., then love—you’re my people. I’ve had an on-and-off relationship with good sleep for most of my adult life. When it’s good,…
Let’s be honest—some of the harshest words we hear don’t come from strangers on the internet. They come from ourselves. That inner critic? She’s loud, relentless, and rarely has anything kind to say. Whether it’s judging our bodies, our choices, our emotions, or our worth… we’ve all been there. But here’s the beautiful truth: you are not…
Let’s be honest—we live in a world of constant to-do lists, big goals, and “what’s next?” energy. And while that has its place (hello, ambition), there’s something incredibly powerful about pressing pause and asking: “What do I actually want to feel right now?” That, my friend, is where setting an intention comes in. And when it comes…
Let’s talk about something real, raw, and deeply important: emotional release.Because whether we want to admit it or not, so many of us are carrying heavy stuff we were never meant to hold forever. And guess what? Healing doesn’t always happen in a therapist’s office (though therapy is amazing and important too!). Sometimes it happens barefoot…
Let’s be real—how often do we actually pay attention to our breath? I mean really notice it? Most of us are out here shallow breathing our way through deadlines, dishes, and daily chaos, completely disconnected from one of the most powerful tools we have for peace and presence: our breath. But here’s the good news: mindful breathwork…
Let’s have a real moment, shall we? That feeling when you know there’s something more—but you can’t quite put your finger on it. You’ve checked all the boxes, done all the “right” things, and yet… something still feels off. Like there’s a part of you waiting to be discovered, heard, seen. That, my friend, is your dharma trying to…