{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T00:18:30.545441+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Live Well, Be Well: The World of Wellness with Nancy Shaw","slug":"live-well-be-well-the-world-of-wellness-with-nancy-shaw","published_at":"2026-03-18T11:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/live-well-be-well-the-world-of-wellness-with-nancy-shaw","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/live-well-be-well-the-world-of-wellness-with-nancy-shaw/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b4ahhzn7t2fdsw62/LWBW_Episode_2_-_The_World_of_Wellness_with_Nancy_Shaw_17m34s_6wpub.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., hosts Kacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield are joined by Nancy Shaw, Wellness Program Manager for the City of Ames. Nancy reflects on her journey into the wellness field and the path that eventually led her to the City of Ames. Throughout the conversation, she shares insights from her long career helping people improve their health and well being. The discussion explores how fitness and wellness trends have evolved over the years, common misconceptions people have about working out, and the many ways that well being can look different for each person. Nancy also talks about how our approach to wellness often changes as we age and why finding balance is an important part of maintaining lifelong health. As Nancy prepares for her upcoming retirement, the conversation also highlights the impact she has had on wellness programming and the many people she has supported along the way. Episode Highlights Nancy’s Path to WellnessNancy shares how she became interested in fitness and wellness and what led her to a career focused on helping others live healthier lives. How Fitness Has Changed Over the YearsFrom workout trends to changing perspectives on health, Nancy reflects on how the wellness industry has evolved during her career. Breaking Common Wellness MythsThe conversation addresses misconceptions about exercise and well being, and why wellness is about more than intense workouts or strict routines. Wellness Through Different Stages of LifeNancy discusses how our needs and goals change as we age and how people can continue prioritizing wellness at every stage of life. Have a question, topic idea, or someone you would like to hear on the podcast?Send suggestions to Kacie.Schumann@CityofAmes.org","meta_description":"In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., hosts Kacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield are joined by Nancy Shaw, Wellness Program Manager for the City of Ames.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1054,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/live-well-be-well-the-world-of-wellness-with-nancy-shaw/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/live-well-be-well-the-world-of-wellness-with-nancy-shaw.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}