What if improving your fitness isn’t about working harder—but figuring out what actually needs to improve?

In this episode of the Redefine What’s Possible podcast, Shanon sits down with human-performance expert Andrew Hauser to explore the idea of the rate limiter—the system or factor that may be holding back performance, recovery, or adaptation.

Andrew has spent his career working with professional athletes at the highest levels of sport, including leadership roles with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves.

Together, Shanon and Andrew explore how to use data, testing, and careful observation to better understand the person in front of you rather than jumping straight to a generic solution. They discuss VO₂ max, breathing, muscle oxygen, recovery, Zone 2 training, wearables, and why two people with similar numbers may need completely different approaches.

The bigger takeaway:

Don’t start with the solution. Start by understanding the limiter.

The goal isn’t simply to collect more data or work harder. It’s to understand what your body needs, train with greater intention, and build the capacity to keep doing what matters for decades to come.

The more clearly we understand what our bodies are telling us, the more intentionally we can train, recover, and build the capacity to keep doing what matters.

Visit www.continuumhp.com to learn more about Andrew's work at Continuum HP.

Most of us were taught what to want: success, belonging, approval. Yet, very few of us understand our desires and how they reveal deeper truths about ourselves. What if the places where we feel stuck, conflicted, restless, ashamed, or unfulfilled are not evidence that something is wrong with us, but invitations to heal and understand ourselves more deeply?

In this heartfelt conversation, Shanon sits down with Jay Stringer, a licensed mental health counselor, ordained minister, and international speaker, about the often misunderstood nature of desire and its role in our lives.

This conversation invites us to ask ourselves: what are the origin stories that bring us life and goodness, and what are the origin stories that dimmed some of the life in our eyes?

This episode sheds light on the misconception that desire leads to shame or is a source of conflict. Because when desire goes unexamined, it can quietly shape the life we build, the relationships we avoid, the patterns we repeat and the ways we disconnect from ourselves and others. And when desire is approached with curiosity, compassion, and honesty, it becomes a doorway to healing.

This conversation is more than just an exploration of desire; it's a call to engage with our inner narratives and seek healing through understanding.

Resources mentioned:

• Jay Stringer's Website
• Follow Jay Stringer on Instagram
• Jay's Books

What if the answer to exhaustion at work isn't another initiative? What if, before we build something new, we need to understand what's already there?

This question is at the heart of today’s episode with Kathy Coffey Solberg, a community weaver and experienced leader, who has spent over two decades training leaders and shaping organizational culture. Her journey has led her to profound insights about connection, community, and the importance of understanding our foundational values.

One of the most compelling metaphors in this conversation is that of fabric, illustrating how workplaces can be viewed as woven materials. The vertical warp threads represent foundational values, policies, and procedures, while the horizontal weft threads represent company culture, communication, and personality. Together, they create an environment of belonging, connection, and mattering.

Kathy's insights remind us that understanding these threads is crucial for fostering environments and creating systems where individuals can thrive. As we reflect on these ideas, consider how you can contribute to creating a workplace or community where individuals feel they belong and matter.

To dive deeper into Kathy's insights and the framework of her new book, check out Reweaving What Matters and explore the transformative power of community and connection in your own life.