{"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":"Show Up & Shine: Karena & the TIU Trainers on Living Your Strongest Life","slug":"show-up-shine-karena-the-tiu-trainers-on-living-your-strongest-life","published_at":"2026-05-19T11:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825/show-up-shine-karena-the-tiu-trainers-on-living-your-strongest-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KRZQ6QNTN8W30RN5YZW4JEB0.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KRZQ6QNTN8W30RN5YZW4JEB0.mp3","summary":"Welcome to a very special live episode of Tone It Down! Karena Dawn is joined by TIU trainers Stef, Chyna, and Jenna Willis, as well as panel members Hannah Aaron Brown and Emily Teachout, for a real, raw, and energizing IRL community workout event. This one is extra special because it's the first live Tone It Up event in nearly a decade and the event is packed with women who have been part of this community for years. From workout routines and protein goals to life mantras and the future of Tone It Up, this episode is a warm, honest, and uplifting reminder that we are always stronger together and that the best is always yet to come. What does it actually look like to show up for yourself — in fitness, in mindset, and in life? (02:01) How to find your personal fitness sweet spot - There is no one-size-fits-all answer, the goal is to tune into what your body is telling you each day and honor that. - Strength training is a game changer not just physically but mentally. It boosts creativity, motivation, and overall happiness. - The most powerful fitness tool you can develop is the ability to know the difference between needing rest and needing to show up. (08:19) Why recovery is just as important as the workout - Recovery is not a setback, it is a non-negotiable part of the process and just as effective as the workout itself. - Pushing your body just far enough to spark change, then giving it space to recover, is the formula for lasting results. - Permission granted! A rest day, a walk, or a gentle stretch is always a win worth celebrating. (16:34) The mantras these trainers actually live by - Start your morning with intention — \"I am safe. I am grateful. I am loved. I am love.\" Set the tone before the day sets it for you. - Remind yourself daily that all things are worki…","meta_description":"Welcome to a very special live episode of Tone It Down! Karena Dawn is joined by TIU trainers Stef, Chyna, and Jenna Willis, as well as panel members Hann…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1706,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/tone-it-down-7646825/episodes/show-up-shine-karena-the-tiu-trainers-on-living-your-strongest-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825/show-up-shine-karena-the-tiu-trainers-on-living-your-strongest-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}