{"podcast":{"title":"Tone It Down","slug":"tone-it-down-7646825","podcast_index_feed_id":7646825,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/r4dlzobwj7hjf20sz6d96ggh.xml","website_url":"https://www.toneitup.com","image_url":"https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/gvqenxm8mi2um9vh87cotbdk/01KE9VDJQTK1CJTT3C7N6G5WMA/tone_it_down_arwork_opt_2.jpg","author":"Tone It Down","episode_count":26,"summary":"Welcome to Tone It Down, your new weekly ritual for exhaling, exhaling again, and remembering you’re not supposed to have it all figured out. Hosted by Karena Dawn, cofounder of Tone It Up and your favorite wellness bestie, this is the girlfriend group chat you actually want to be in. The one where we laugh so hard our mascara migrates, unpack the stuff that’s been sitting on our hearts, and walk away feeling—finally—seen. Every episode is an invitation to step out of the relentless “do more, be more, achieve more” swirl and slip into something softer. Here, we explore what it really takes to feel good in our bodies, steady in our minds, and connected in our lives. Think fitness and nutrition with a side of real-life evolution, the quiet self-care practices that actually stick, and the private girl talk rarely shared in public. No posturing. No perfection. Just honest conversations about the glow-ups, the growing pains, the rituals we love, and the resets we desperately need. Tone It Down Tuesdays are your new anchor. A place to feel grounded, motivated, held, and reminded that wellness is not a performance. It’s a relationship. And the good news? You don’t have to do it alone. Wh…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:20:26.973789+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Workout: Community Conversations, Emily’s Story of Resilience and Trusting Yourself Through a Diagnosis and Adversity","slug":"beyond-the-workout-community-conversations-emily-s-story-of-resilience-and-trusting-yourself-through-a-diagnosis-and-adversity","published_at":"2026-04-21T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825/beyond-the-workout-community-conversations-emily-s-story-of-resilience-and-trusting-yourself-through-a-diagnosis-and-adversity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KPNK6S8ESMJ39HE7M4VJSGQ7.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KPNK6S8ESMJ39HE7M4VJSGQ7.mp3","summary":"Welcome to episode fifteen of Tone It Down. In this uplifting community conversation, Karena sits down with her longtime friend and PR director Emily Teachout, live on the set of the Radiate and Rise summer challenge in Palm Springs. Emily opens up about the unexpected health journey that reshaped her perspective on movement, connection, and what it means to truly live. From navigating a rare cancer diagnosis at 39 to planning her dream trip to France and Italy, Emily radiates the kind of resilience and joy that reminds you that life is happening right now — and it is so worth celebrating. This episode is a warm, honest, and deeply inspiring reminder that you are never alone, your body is more incredible than you know, and the best chapters are still ahead. How do I find gratitude and joy again when life feels hard? This episode is your reminder that healing is not linear — and that on the other side of your hardest season is a version of you who is more grateful, more present, and more alive than ever. (02:38) The Workout Is Just the Beginning The real magic happens in the connections you make before and after you move your body, the workout is simply the doorway. Shared passions and hobbies are one of the most powerful ways to build friendships that actually stick, no matter where you are in life. (07:50) Trust Yourself, Even When No One Else Does If something feels off in your body, keep asking questions. Your instincts are one of the most powerful tools you have. You are your own greatest advocate, and the courage it takes to keep pushing for answers is always worth it. (12:52) The Best Thing You Can Do for Someone You Love Taking even one small thing off someone's plate during a difficult season is one of the most loving things you can do. Being proactive with you…","meta_description":"Welcome to episode fifteen of Tone It Down. 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