This episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast features the brilliant and heart-led coach, Smitha Prabhu. Once a top leader at some of the world’s most recognizable tech companies, Smitha shares how she broke free from sugar addiction and chronic health issues using the principles of WildFit.

We discuss:

• How Smitha's health turned around after struggling with sugar cravings, ulcers, and bloating.
• Her bold decision to leave Google and follow her true calling in health coaching.
• Why proper nutrition is about more than just food—it’s about energy, clarity, and freedom.
• How she now helps high-achievers manage stress, hormones, and chronic fatigue naturally.
• The surprising power of eating nature’s foods and tuning into your body’s wisdom.

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to feel that much better—physically and emotionally—just by changing how you eat and live, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in to hear Smitha’s inspiring story of transformation and purpose.
📞 Connect with Smitha: https://www.instagram.com/uddha_org/, https://uddha.org/, smitha.prabhu@uddha.org

📅 Book a Discovery Call with Stu: https://calendly.com/coachstushepherd/discovery
📖 Check out my eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTL3H3S

In this powerful episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Jennifer Florez and her husband Joe, who share their journey of overcoming life’s biggest health challenges through WILDFIT®. From surviving stage three cervical cancer to reversing the effects of a mini-stroke, their story is a testament to resilience, love, and the life-changing impact of proper nutrition.

We talk about:

• How WILDFIT® helped Jennifer and Joe reclaim their health and energy.
• The importance of food freedom and making mindful choices.
• Jennifer’s mission to help others as a WILDFIT® coach.
• Joe’s powerful transformation—releasing 60 pounds and ditching 7 medications.
• How WILDFIT® played a role in slowing dementia symptoms in Jennifer’s mom.
• Why leading, not pushing, is the secret to inspiring others to make lasting change.

If you’ve ever wondered whether lifestyle changes can truly transform your health, this episode will leave you motivated and empowered.

📖 Check out our book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTL3H3S
📞 Connect with Jennifer: onvacationallthetime@gmail.com, 720-353-1970, https://wwwjflo-longevity.com/
📅 Book a Discovery Call with Stu: https://calendly.com/coachstushepherd/discovery

Quote of the Day:
"Sometimes the questions are complicated, but the answers are simple." – Dr. Seuss

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Jennifer and Joe turned their health challenges into a story of hope, healing, and lifelong vitality!

Lifeboat Coach Podcast - Episode 3: Featuring Kim Shennan

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, host Stu Shepherd welcomes Kim Shennan, a Master WILDFIT® Coach, for a casual yet insightful conversation about health, coaching, and personal growth. They discuss their journey as coaches, the impact of the WildFit program, and how mindful eating and lifestyle choices can lead to long-term health benefits. Kim shares her personal story of transformation—from feeling stuck in her 50s to finding a sustainable way to release weight and improve her energy levels without extreme dieting or exercise.

They also dive into the power of coaching, the importance of mindset shifts, and why leading rather than pushing is key in helping clients succeed. Kim recounts her first experience coaching alongside WILDFIT® founder Eric Edmeades, overcoming self-doubt, and ultimately stepping into a leadership role. They touch on their collaborative efforts in the Nourish and Flourish eBook, emphasizing the principles of an evolved human diet and how to empower clients to make informed health choices.

Show Notes Description:

Join me in this episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast as I chat with Kim Shennan, an inspiring Master WILDFIT® Coach. We talk about the journey to health without restrictive dieting, how words shape our mindset around weight and well-being, and why embracing a supportive coaching environment leads to true transformation.

Kim shares her experience transitioning from a reluctant participant to a thriving coach, offering insights on mindfulness, personal growth, and the unexpected ways coaching has changed her life. Plus, we discuss our co-authored book, How to Nourish and Flourish, which breaks down the principles of lasting health.

If you’re ready to take charge of your well-being and explore a sustainable approach to food freedom, this episode is for you!

📖 Check out our book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTL3H3S
📞 Connect with Kim: kimshennan@gmail.com, www.livingvibrantly.ca
📅 Book a Discovery Call with Stu: https://calendly.com/coachstushepherd/discovery

Quote of the Day:
"Sometimes the questions are complicated, but the answers are simple." – Dr. Seuss

🎧 Tune in and take your next step toward optimal health!

In this episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, Stu introduces key WILDFIT® principles designed to help listeners regain their health by aligning their diets with evolutionary needs. Drawing on personal experience and insights from co-authors of the eBook How to Nourish and Flourish, the episode emphasizes practical strategies for adopting these principles.

Key highlights include:

1. We Stand For Food Freedom: Making conscious, guilt-free food choices without external pressures.
2. Diet Means “Way of Life”: Recognizing diets as a natural, evolved lifestyle rather than a temporary fix.
3. Every Living Species Has An Evolved Diet: The importance of eating foods humans evolved to consume for optimal health, using examples like animals thriving on their natural diets.
4. The Closer A Species Lives To Their Evolved Diet, The Better Their Health Will Be: Aligning with our evolved diet enhances health, preventing modern illnesses like diabetes and autoimmune conditions.
5. Food Is Not Medicine: Understanding food as a requirement for health rather than a cure for disease.
6. The Human Diet Is Cyclical: Aligning eating habits with nature's seasons to improve health.
7. We Don’t Trust The Food Manufacturers: Awareness of hidden sugars and unhealthy additives in processed foods.
8. Everything In Moderation Includes Your Health: Advocating for a diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods rather than moderation in unhealthy choices.
9. Nothing Tastes Better Than Optimum Health Feels: Prioritizing health benefits over the temporary satisfaction of unhealthy foods.
10. When You Treat Yourself, Treat Yourself Well: Choosing indulgences that align with health goals rather than compromising well-being.
11. We Don't Fail, We Experiment: Viewing dietary missteps as learning opportunities rather than failures.
12. Lead, Don’t Push: Encouraging others to adopt healthy habits through personal example rather than force.

Stu shares personal stories, such as overcoming health issues through WILDFIT® and experiencing reduced illness frequency. The episode concludes with an invitation to explore the eBook and stay tuned for future episodes featuring guest coaches.

You can find the eBook “How to Nourish and Flourish” by follow this link to Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTL3H3S

In the inaugural episode of the Lifeboat Coach Podcast, host Stu Shepherd introduces himself, his health journey, and the purpose of the podcast. Stu shares his transformation story, including how he reversed Hashimoto's thyroiditis and improved his health through the WILDFIT 90-Day Challenge. The episode highlights key health principles rooted in human evolution, such as proper nutrition, mindful eating, sleep, stress reduction, hydration, and movement.

Stu outlines the podcast's focus on casual conversations with health and wellness coaches, aiming to educate listeners on regaining their health. He emphasizes understanding the impact of food choices on health and advocates for "food freedom"—making informed dietary decisions based on what food does to and for the body. He also reflects on his experiences as a coach, helping clients manage autoimmune conditions and reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

Key takeaways include:

1. Five Health Priorities: Breathing, hydration, sleep, nutrition, and movement.
2. The importance of eating whole, unprocessed foods aligned with evolutionary principles.
3. Encouragement to address emotional and habitual triggers influencing eating behaviors.
4. Personal anecdotes about shifting from unhealthy habits (e.g., consuming excessive caffeine and processed foods) to a mindful, health-focused lifestyle.

Stu concludes by reiterating his mission to help others achieve better health and inviting listeners to engage with upcoming episodes.