What makes women-only fitness spaces so powerful—and why do they feel almost magical? ✨
In this fun, inspiring New Year episode of The Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski are joined by fellow women's fitness expert Kristina Tricknor, a Personal Trainer to Women with over 20 years of experience.

Kristina is the owner of Fit 2 The Soul, a women-only training studio located in her home in Woodbury, Minnesota (outside Minneapolis). She created this unique studio after years of owning and operating a fitness franchise. She shares why stepping away from the big-box model and creating an intimate, all-female space allowed for deeper connection, stronger community, and more meaningful transformations—physically and mentally.

Together, these three trainers—each working with women in different settings (online training, a women's-only studio, and a home-based private gym)—have an honest, energizing conversation about:

• What makes women-only fitness programs so special
• Why women have unique physical, emotional, and motivational needs
• How strength training supports women, especially age 40 and beyond
• Why so many women feel intimidated by fitness—and how women-only spaces remove that stress
• How strength, recovery, balance, coordination, speed, and comprehension change through different decades of life
• The importance of starting where you are—not where you think you "should" be

As strength training finally gets the attention it deserves for women's health and longevity, this episode breaks down what it really looks like and how to begin in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Most importantly, it's a reminder that taking time for yourself isn't selfish—it's essential.

If the New Year has you feeling ready for a fresh start, or you need encouragement to keep going, this episode will leave you motivated, empowered, and reminded of the power that happens when women come together to build strong bodies, confident minds, and supportive communities.

🎧 Press play and fill your cup—one strong rep at a time.

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In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Dr. Emily Splichal, podiatrist, functional foot and movement specialist, global educator, author, and founder of Naboso, to talk about why healthy aging truly starts from the ground up.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Emily blends barefoot science, human performance, and neuroscience to help women move better, feel stronger, and stay active as they age.

We ask all things feet — and uncover how foot pain, shoe choice, and poor foot function can impact balance, posture, strength, and even fall risk.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why foot pain is not just "part of getting older"

• How your feet affect your entire body and movement patterns

• Common foot issues women experience as they age

• Simple foot exercises to improve strength, balance, and mobility

• How to choose the best shoes for your foot type and activity

• When barefoot training helps — and when it doesn't

• Innovative products designed to support healthier feet and better movement

If you're an aging woman dealing with foot pain, balance issues, or simply want to stay strong and confident, this episode will change how you think about your feet forever.

Because healthy aging doesn't start at your core —
it starts at your feet.

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With the holidays coming to an end, many of us are feeling overly full, off track, or confused about how to reset. In this episode of the Girls Talk Healthy Aging Podcast, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with Registered Dietitian Anne Crecelius, who brings more than 30 years of experience in nutrition to the conversation.

Anne shares how her passion for nutrition began all the way back in high school during a PE class—and how that spark grew into a lifelong career helping people fuel their bodies wisely. She simplifies nutrition by breaking it down to everyday foods to focus on, emphasizing that nutrition isn't just about nutrients—it's also behavioral. Food plays a role in celebration, comfort, stress relief, and daily life, and understanding that relationship is key to long-term health.

Together, they unpack the challenges of navigating nutrition advice in the age of social media. Anne explains why influencers and viral sound bites often can't address individual nutritional needs and may not even be coming from qualified professionals. These short, catchy clips are designed to entertain and provoke engagement—not necessarily to support your health.

Anne simplifies nutrition by breaking it down to everyday foods to focus on, emphasizing that nutrition isn't just about nutrients—it's also behavioral. Food plays a role in celebration, comfort, stress relief, and daily life, and understanding that relationship is key to long-term health.

The conversation also explores:

• Getting nutrients from food vs. supplements

• How to choose foods that best fuel your body and mind

• Matching your nutrition needs to what you're asking your body to do

• Why protein is essential for strength, posture, mobility, and independence as we age

• How movement without proper nutrition can actually lead to body breakdown, even if you're exercising

• Which foods provide more nutrient density versus less optimal choices

• Intermittent fasting and what to thoughtfully consider if you're exploring that option

This episode offers a grounded, practical, and compassionate approach to nutrition—cutting through the noise and bringing the focus back to fueling your body for strength, resilience, and healthy aging.

To reach Anne Crecelius email her at: mhc1872@gmail.com

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