Welcome back journiers! Your host Shannon has returned and is giving you all of the updates you need to know about her long much needed break. She is coming back with a VERY exciting update as she has added a new title to her resume of a Marathon runner!!! Shannon is so excited to share with all of you her running journey and what her experience was like running her first marathon. Get ready for the real honest truth from Shannon about running a marathon and have fun listening to her answer some of your questions!

Shannon is excited to bring you all on her journey as she trains for the NYC Marathon but she is asking for your help on this journey. In order to run in the NYC Marathon, Shannon has to raise money for a charity and has decided to run for Team For Kids. This charity is designed to help kids of all ages and abilities to build confidence, gain motivation, and develop healthy attitudes toward physical activity that last for life. Please help Shannon achieve her goals while also helping others to live healthier lifestyles! Any donation is a huge help. 
Shannon Andress Public Page - TFK Charity (runwithtfk.org)

Shannon gets deep in today's episode about the recent struggles she has been facing. On this journey lately, Shannon's confidence has not been the best and she is struggling to love herself and her body. Through skin issues, depression, hair loss, and weight gain, Shannon was starting to feel out of control and wanted answers. Find out what answers Shannon received and why she highly recommends everyone gets their blood work done. While it is great to have answers, Shannon is taking ownership of the negative mental cycle she has put herself into and shares how expectations are robbing everyone of the joy in life. Get ready to find appreciation, joy, and be inspired to love every part of who you are! 

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The funky funk of seasonal depression isn't holding Shannon back today! Get ready for an informative episode about getting back into gym routines and managing our mental health expectations. It's been a while since Shannon has been able to workout since her injury but after her recent break, she is sharing some important tips about returning after injury or illness. Shannon is also answering the Journier questions about Love Is Blind and handling triggers. 

Submit your questions and topics to Shannon on Instagram @yougotthis_thejourney