In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, host Kevin English sits down with Shemane Nugent—fitness expert, author, and wellness advocate—for a powerful discussion on holistic health, personal transformation, and overcoming adversity. Shemane shares her incredible journey of battling toxic mold exposure, rebuilding her health, and how faith played a central role in her recovery. Together, Kevin and Shemane explore how detoxing your environment, clean eating, movement, and mindset are key to living an abundant life—especially for those over 50.
If you’re ready to reclaim your health and approach wellness from a whole-person perspective—mind, body, and spirit—you won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How Shemane’s fitness journey began and evolved over 40 years
- The life-threatening health crisis she faced from toxic mold exposure—and how she recovered
- Why holistic health requires addressing mind, body, and spirit
- The dangers of hidden toxins in our food, water, and home environment—and how to minimize exposure
- Practical tips for clean eating, including food swaps and label reading
- The importance of mindset and giving yourself grace on your wellness journey
- How faith and spirituality can support your health goals
- Tools and resources Shemane recommends for detoxing your life and improving overall well-being
Links & Resources:
- Shemane Nugent’s Website: shemannenugent.rocks
- Shemane’s Book: Abundantly Well: Bible-Based Wisdom for Weight Loss, Increased Energy, and Vibrant Health https://www.amazon.com/Abundantly-Well-Bible-Based-Increased-Vibrant/dp/1680999249/
- Shemane’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Killer-House-Air-Your-Killing/dp/B0CDNKPM6G/
- Killer House Website: killerhouse.org
- Environmental Working Group (EWG) Website: ewg.org
- Follow Shemane on Instagram: @shemanenugent
- Rowe Casa Organics: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/Shemane (use coupon code FAITH for 25% off your order)
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