Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
This podcast covers topics ranging from mindful living, yoga, meditation, stress management, art as therapy, finding balance - work and wellness, nutrition and much more. Regardless of your current phase in the journey of life, you will find value in the stories and discussions with a focus on integrating diverse approaches to create a harmonious life. I weave stories of my own journey and interview global practitioners to empower each of you with holistic wellness awareness.
Don’t miss out on these insightful discussions. Follow the Let’s Talk Wellness podcast for your regular dose of inspiration and follow me on https://linktr.ee/shalinithyagaraja for more. Your journey to holistic well-being begins here!
Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
EP38: Real, Not Rigid – Helping Women Over 30 Redefine Fitness, Food & Self-Trust with Kate Ann
What happens when you stop chasing quick fixes and start trusting your body again?
In this empowering episode of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we sit down with Kate Ann, founder of KateAnnFit and the go-to coach for women over 30 who are done with crash dieting, burnout, and the endless cycle of “starting over.”
Kate’s refreshingly honest and anti-extremes approach is a game-changer for women juggling ADHD, anxiety, depression—or simply feeling stuck in guilt-driven fitness culture. Her coaching isn’t about rigid rules; it’s about rebuilding self-trust, creating routines that actually fit your life, and finding peace with food and your body again.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's ever felt like they were never doing enough. Kate reminds us that healing begins when we stop waiting for the “perfect time” and start choosing ourselves—today.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
✨ Why most women don’t need another diet—they need a better way forward
🧠 How ADHD, anxiety & mental health impact consistency (and what actually works)
🥗 The power of small, sustainable shifts vs all-or-nothing thinking
💪 Reframing movement and nutrition from punishment to self-care
🌿 Letting go of guilt and learning to trust your body again
💞 What true resiliency and self-compassion look like in wellness
💚 If you’re ready to get off the rollercoaster and into a rhythm that feels good, this episode is for you.
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