Everyone in life is handed a different set of cards...some cards are aces, some are wild cards, some are even jokers....but with this podcast everyone has one card that is the same.. The Gym!
Here at Everything & The Gym you will hear stories of everyday people and how the gym has affected their deck of cards.
A Survivor’s Strength: Turning Trauma Into Purpose with Lauren Bass
Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Shelbi sits down with Lauren Bass — a woman who wears many hats and carries even more strength. Lauren is the founder of her own jewelry line, the athletic wear brand Prevail 41, a personal trainer, a home health aide, a nursing student, and currently in prep for an upcoming bodybuilding show.
This episode comes with a trigger warning as we navigate through difficult, but important, topics — including sexual assault and the lasting mental toll it can take. Lauren opens up about her ongoing battle with self-worth, body image, and the dark paths trauma can lead us down. But she also shares her journey toward healing — how faith, fitness, and discipline have helped her rebuild from the inside out. Her story is a raw, inspiring reminder that even in our darkest seasons, we can still find the strength to rise.
22 Jul 2025
Breaking Free: Divorce, Dumbbells & Discovering Purpose with Shannon Coots
Welcome back to Everything & The Gym!
In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Shannon Coots — a personal trainer, mom of three, and proud daughter — who didn’t begin her fitness journey until the age of 47. Now in her 50s, Shannon looks like she’s been doing this her whole life, but her path to strength started much later than most.
Together, they dive into what it was like growing up as the only girl with older brothers, how being a stay-at-home mom took a toll on her mental health, and how she rebuilt her life after making the difficult decision to leave her marriage. Shannon opens up about her personal transformation, why she became a personal trainer last November, and how starting over later in life was the beginning of finding herself.
This episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase what’s on your heart — at any age.
21 Jul 2025
Muscles, Morsels & Longevity: Josh Hockett’s Blueprint for Living to 100
Welcome back to Everything & The Gym! In this episode, Shelbi sits down with Josh Hockett — a health scientist, strength coach, husband, dad, wine connoisseur, and passionate foodie. Josh is also the creator of the blog Muscles & Morsels, where he shares how to balance clean eating with a love for delicious food.
From breaking down the science behind fitness and creatine to sharing personal life lessons beyond the gym, Josh brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He opens up about how fitness has shaped his journey, his mission to live to 100, and the intentional daily choices that fuel that goal. Tune in to hear how he manages it all — from family life to coaching to blogging — with purpose and passion.
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Brandon Smith
Biurika Alvarez
Garet Scaff
Senora Scott
Miller Carter
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4.6 / 5
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4.7 / 5
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