The Never Settle Life Podcast

Did you know that the food on your plate is 3D-printing every cell in your body?In this episode of Never Settle Lifestyle, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Kim Shambaugh reveals how your daily food choices impact your hormones, inflammation, energy, + even gene expression. Instead of chasing fad diets or obsessing over calories, Kim breaks down the science of cellular health in a way that’s simple, actionable, + life-changing.If you’ve been stuck in cycles of fatigue, cravings, or confusion around “good” vs. “bad” foods, this episode will show you a better way forward. You’ll learn how to nourish your cells with real foods, calm inflammation, + finally feel the vitality you’ve been craving.✨ It’s about doing the best with what you know + letting the results speak for themselves.How food influences the process of your body rebuilding itself every 7 years.The difference between heavily processed foods vs. real foods (+ how to spot them).Why blood sugar regulation = better energy, fewer cravings, + hormone balance.How inflammation begins at the cellular level + eventually leads to chronic symptoms.A simple “good-better-best” approach to eating without guilt or restriction.The #1 question to ask yourself after every meal to reconnect with your body.-The NSL 30-Day Kick Start only happens a few times a year + begins soon!Transforming your body + your life begins with getting your daily habits in check.This 30-day DIY program will hit the reset button on your health + fitness + take all the guesswork out of building healthy habits.Inside has everything you need from grocery lists, meal prep guides, daily workouts, + so much more!Practice hitting the 6 key habits every day for 30 days. nutritionhydrationsleepmovementpersonal growth +self reflectionWe aren't looking for perfection, just consistency!⁠Learn more + Join The NSL 30 Day Kick Start Waitlist today!⁠ or Sign up here.–Did you love this episode?It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a 5-star review for The Never Settle Life Podcast on Spotify + Apple PodcastsThis helps the podcast grow + means so much to us!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished.In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star ratingThank you! 🙏💜Work with Kim: www.neversettlelife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

This episode is a soul-deep, no-BS conversation about healing, authenticity, and reclaiming your voice in a world that profits off your disconnection. My guest, Erin Telford, shares her powerful story trauma-healing, and societal pressure to rediscover a life of radical joy, service, and self-expression through authenticity + stepping into your power.Erin is a Breathwork facilitator and teacher trainer, a conscious business mentor for healers and coaches, and an intuitive guide. Her career began 14 years ago as an acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist and Reiki Master. She supports her clients in connecting to their intuition and innate wisdom so that they can find the answers that already exist within themselves and in expanding their consciousness through deprogramming patterns, societal conditioning, limiting beliefs, and healing core wounds. Her business mentorship supports healing professionals in liberating their true voices, expanding their impact, vision, abundance, and personal evolution.She has created Breathwork experiences for Free People, the Soul Cycle/Soul Legends retreat, In Goop Health NYC, Wanderlust Festival, and YPO. Her work has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Shape Magazine, Nylon, and NY Magazine. She currently lives in Joshua Tree and is deeply enjoying her life.Follow Erin on Instagram www.erintelford.comIn this episode explore the messy middle—the liminal space between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming—and how to navigate it with grace, truth, + nervous system safety. If you’ve ever felt the tug toward something more but don’t know where to start, this conversation is the invitation you’ve been waiting for.We discuss…The healing power of breathworkHow authenticity feels in your body—and how to follow itLetting go of the “good girl” archetype + choosing freedom over performative healingThe role of grief and stillness in becoming your truest selfWhy your nervous system needs safety before it can allow expansionUnderstanding trauma patterns that keep you stuck (even when you’re “doing the work”)Rebuilding identity after burnout, heartbreak, or lossHow acts of kindness, joy, + play can become your compass back to wholeness💫 Whether you're in the thick of a healing journey or ready to step into your power, this episode is a reminder: You’re not broken—you’re becoming.–30 days to shift your routine, rewire your mindset, + build wellness habits that stick. 👉🏽Join the Never Settle Lifestyle 30 Day Kick Start WaitlistDid you love this episode?It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a 5-star review for The Never Settle Life Podcast on Spotify + Apple PodcastsThis helps the podcast grow + means so much to us!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished.In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star ratingThank you! 🙏💜Work with Kim: www.neversettlelife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

Soul forging times aren’t a dead end but an initiation.It may seem far off, but we are given an opportunity to experience positive psychological changes following a traumatic experience or a dark season of life. This is the space where you can find meaning, develop new perspectives, + experience personal growth as a result of struggling through adversity.This is what’s called Post Traumatic Growth.In this episode, I open up about my personal journey through the shadows—grief, detachment, waiting, the “in-between”—and how post-traumatic growth (PTG) isn’t just possible, it’s trainable. You’ll learn how nervous system tools, mindset shifts, + spiritual surrender can help you turn pain into power, even when you're deep in the unknown.This episode is for those of you standing in the hallway, between what was and what’s coming, wondering if you’ll ever feel yourself again. You’re not broken—you’re becoming.What Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) is + how it differs from “toxic positivity”Why “doing” less may be the medicine your nervous system needs mostHow to navigate the in-between—when you’re no longer who you were but not yet who you’re becomingTools that help cultivate PTG:→ Breathwork→ EFT Tapping→ Journaling→ Meditation→ Somatic stillnessThe power of acceptance, self-regulation + surrender to find meaning in the chaosWhy resilience isn’t born—it’s builtA personal story of facing the dark, letting go, + choosing growthPost-traumatic growth, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, spiritual healing, somatic therapy, emotional resilience, trauma recovery, shadow work, mindset shift, holistic healing, self-regulation, grief support, intuitive woman healing, personal transformation–Did you love this episode?It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a 5-star review for The Never Settle Life Podcast on Spotify + Apple PodcastsThis helps the podcast grow + means so much to us!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished.In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star ratingThank you! 🙏💜Work with Kim: www.neversettlelife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

This past year tested me in ways I never expected. But —growth isn’t found in comfort. It happens in the moments you think you won’t make it through. In this episode, I share my struggles but most of all what’s helped me heal, adapt, + step into my highest self—even when life felt like it was falling apart.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just craving a fresh start, this episode is for you.We’ll talk about:✅ How to navigate uncertainty + come out stronger✅ The mindset shifts that help you heal + move forward✅ Why your nervous system is the key to long-term resilience✅ Powerful habits for protecting your energy + emotional health✅ The truth about transformation: why it’s never too late to rewrite your story—I think you’re going to feel seen in this one. 💫–Did you love this episode?It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag me @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or give us a 5-star review.This helps the podcast grow + means so much to us!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished.In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star ratingThank you! 🙏💜Work with Kim: view all servicesFollow on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

Join Kim Shambaugh, Holistic Health Practitioner, + Female Hormone & Metabolic Practitioner, Becca Chilczenkowski, as they discuss the miracles of Ozempic and Monjaro + the Dark Side that has developed with the use of these drugs. In this podcast, you’ll learn more about… The importance of a holistic health approach. How high-stress lifestyles + overdoing it creates a lasting impact on our immune function + hormonal health. What GLP1 medications are + how they’re used for weight loss. How GLP1’s work + who they’re for. GLP1 side effects. How to be your own advocate when considering taking GLP1’s Insulin resistance + GLP1 deficiency in the body. The connection between GLP1 + the nervous system. The abuse of GLP1 dosages + detailed dosing protocols for best results. The importance of proper gut health + lifestyle management before taking these medications. The dangers of muscle wasting while on these medications. The crucial importance of eating enough + good nutrition while on the medication. The importance of supplementation + while on GLP1’s. Becca is the founder and co-owner of FitMom, a leading functional health practice dedicated to helping women get to the root of their health struggles - whether it's gut issues, hormone imbalances, autoimmunity, or sluggish metabolism.  Connect with Becca: https://fitmomlife.com/ Instagram @thehormonequeen – The next NSL 30-Day Kick Start begins soon! Transforming your body + your life begins with getting your daily habits in check. This 30-day DIY program will hit the reset button on your health + fitness + take all the guesswork out of building healthy habits. Inside has everything you need from grocery lists, meal prep guides, daily workouts, + so much more! Practice hitting ⁠these 6 healthy habits⁠ for 30 days. We aren't looking for perfection, just consistency! ⁠Learn more + Join The NSL 30 Day Kick Start Waitlist today!⁠ – Did you love this episode? It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag me @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or give us a 5-star review. This helps the podcast grow + means so much to us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished. In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star rating Thank you! 🙏💜 Work with Kim: view all services Follow on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 🎵by: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

Get ready to dive deep into the hidden powerhouse of your body—your fascia! In this episode, we unravel the secrets of this often-overlooked tissue that holds the key to your flexibility, pain levels, + even how you age. Discover why fascia is your body’s unsung hero + how a simple mobility sequence can transform your movement, melt away pain, correct muscle imbalances, + help you manage stress like a pro. Tune in + learn how to unlock your body's full potential, + age not just gracefully, but powerfully! This episode benefits active people, athletes, those with physical labor jobs, or anyone looking to add a boost of longevity to their lifestyle. episode join Kim Shambaugh, fascia specialist, as she shares... • What fascia is + why it’s the most important part of our structural system. • How the health of your fascia impacts pain, mobility, + premature aging. • How to manage your fascia to age gracefully without cosmetic procedures. • The benefits of an at home fascia release sequence to manage stress + more If you would like to sign up for Kim's upcoming workshop "Unlock Your Vitality: Fascia Release, Mind, + Nutrition Mastery" in Cleveland, OH go here. Go here to join the waitlist for an upcoming online course version of this workshop you can do for home. -- Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag Kim ⁠@neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  If you really loved it, leave us up to a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ! This helps us grow + means so much! Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give up to a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished. In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star rating Thank you! 🙏💜 --  ⁠Work with Kim⁠ Follow Kim on⁠ Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Kim on ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix ⁠

As humans, we are energetic beings. Time isn't the biggest commodity, your energy is! In this episode, Kim shares How energy impacts our lives. The importance of physical health + it’s impact on your energy. How your mental health affects your energy. Simple practices to cleanse, protect + optimize your energy. – Did you love this episode? Share it with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag me @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  If you really loved it, give us a 5-star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ! This helps us grow + means so much! Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished. In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star rating Thank you! 🙏💜 --  Work with Kim: view all services Follow me on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @neversettlelife ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

Do you feel like you pick up on the energy of others around you? Do you notice yourself often getting lost in the depths of your feelings? Are you easily overstimulated? If so you may be an empath or highly sensitive person. If you're an empath or HSP you may struggle with the consistency + resilience required to perform at a high level + become more successful. In this episode Kim shares... How to know if you're a highly sensitive person How to know if you're an empath The difference between the two How to build resilience to become more successful Thanks to listeners, like you, who support this podcast we can continue to provide resources for our team, regularly produce these episodes, + spread the word about the life-changing power of holistic health. 💌 ⁠Support our podcast here or send us a voice note.⁠ Did you love this episode? It would mean the world for you shared the podcast with a friend or on ⁠Instagram + ⁠⁠⁠⁠tag me @neversettlelife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or give us a 5-star review. This helps the podcast grow + means so much to us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simply go into iTunes check out the Library Tab under Shows, click on the podcast subscription + scroll down to Ratings & Reviews to give it a 5-star rating. Click Write a Review, if you wish, then click send when finished. In Spotify select the ••• then rate the show + give us a 5-star rating Thank you! 🙏💜 Work with Kim: view all services Follow on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 🎵by: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix

In this open-hearted episode, it gets juicy! Kim shares in detail, part 4 of her story + what it was like growing up + living inside of an Evangelical Baptist church in the South for 75% of her life. This episode is dedicated to those who are also deconstructing their faith + are looking for support + empowerment along their journey. This experience would go on to shape every facet of Kim's life which had a major impact on her physical + mental health. The experience ultimately led to eating disorders, anxiety disorder, C-PTSD, divorce, rejection from her support systems + more. In the end she shares how she left + her life now. She begins her story in this thought-provoking episode by sharing: Her untold story about what was actually going on BTS + why she left the Evangelical Baptist Church How self-worth is manipulated as a means of control inside the church. Why being a "good Christian" is a game of diminishing returns. The power of learning to listen to your Intuition. How power struggles, black/white thinking, + polarization create the "us, not them" mentality in the church. Kim's never before shared details about eating disorders, divorce, abandonment, being harassed, stalked, + ultimately starting a new life in Ohio. The power of self-healing + Kim's current relationship with God + religion. ⁠To hear Part 1 of Kim's story go here⁠. ⁠To hear Part 2 go here.⁠ for Part 3 Check out episode 74. Resources for deconstructing your faith: ⁠When Religion Hurts You⁠ book ⁠@religious.harm.recovery⁠ ⁠@happywholeway⁠ ⁠The Moral Combat Podcast⁠ ⁠@drlauraeanderson⁠ ⁠@christianswhocursesometimes⁠ ⁠@deconstructingthemyth⁠ ⁠@yourfavoriteheretics⁠ ⁠@ex__christian⁠ _ The next NSL 30-Day Kick Start begins soon! Transforming your body + your life begins with getting your daily habits in check. This 30-day DIY program will hit the reset button on your health + fitness + take all the guesswork out of building healthy habits. Inside has everything you need from grocery lists, meal prep guides, daily workouts, + so much more! Practice hitting⁠ ⁠*these 6 healthy habits*⁠⁠ for 30 days. We aren't looking for perfection, just consistency! ⁠⁠Learn more + Join The NSL 30 Day Kick Start Waitlist today!⁠⁠ – Work with Kim: ⁠⁠⁠⁠view all services⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix⁠

Welcome to Season 4 of NSL! In this open-hearted episode, Kim shares part 3 of her story + what it was like growing up + living inside of an Evangelical Baptist church in the South for 75% of her life. This episode is dedicated to those who are also deconstructing their faith + are looking for support + empowerment along their journey. This experience would go on to shape every facet of Kim's life which had a major impact on her physical + mental health. The experience ultimately led to eating disorders, anxiety disorder, C-PTSD, divorce, rejection from her support systems + more. She begins her story in this thought-provoking episode by sharing: What it was like trying to keep up with the demands of a high-control religious group If you're a Believer, here's what you need to know... The damaging impact the religion had on every facet of her life from a very young age Navigating salvation + the fear of Hell What it was like living under strict rules, no sex before marriage, purity culture, + more In this episode, we're just getting started! Stay tuned for the second half of this episode + Part 4 of Kim's story of life inside a high-control, high-demand religion when we discuss her personal stories in greater detail, how she left the faith 8 years ago, + how she's doing today. To hear Part 1 of Kim's story go here. To hear Part 2 go here. Resources for deconstructing your faith: When Religion Hurts You book @religious.harm.recovery @happywholeway The Moral Combat Podcast @drlauraeanderson @christianswhocursesometimes @deconstructingthemyth @yourfavoriteheretics @ex__christian _ The next NSL 30-Day Kick Start begins soon! Transforming your body + your life begins with getting your daily habits in check. This 30-day DIY program will hit the reset button on your health + fitness + take all the guesswork out of building healthy habits. Inside has everything you need from grocery lists, meal prep guides, daily workouts, + so much more! Practice hitting ⁠*these 6 healthy habits*⁠ for 30 days. We aren't looking for perfection, just consistency! ⁠Learn more + Join The NSL 30 Day Kick Start Waitlist today!⁠ – Work with Kim: ⁠⁠⁠view all services⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --  🎵by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ninthchild.ix⁠