In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Karena Dawn, co-founder of Tone It Up and a New York Times bestselling author. Karena shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood with a mentally ill mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mental health advocate. She discusses her struggles with depression, substance abuse, and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Karena emphasizes the power of movement, meditation, and community support in fostering mental well-being. Her foundation, "The Big Silence," aims to create open conversations about mental health.

VivoBarefoot Discount:
Improve your foot and ankle health with VivoBarefoot shoes. Perfect for every occasion—whether hiking, casual wear, or an active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" for 20% off! Plus, enjoy a 100-day trial with a full refund guarantee.

LMNT Discount Code:
Stay hydrated at a cellular level with LMNT! Replenish essential electrolytes and get a free gift with every purchase. ⁠⁠Try some new flavors while you fuel your body. ⁠⁠Get your free gift!

Jen Health Platform:
Access 12 plans, 200+ videos, and monthly webinars to improve mobility, strength, and pain relief. Join Jen Health to feel better with movement!

Learn More from Karena:

• Karena’s Website


• The Big Silence Foundation 


• Listen to The Big Silence Podcast


• Buy the memoir, The Big Silence


• Get Tone It Up here


• Follow Karena on Instagram 


• Follow The Big Silence on Instagram


• Follow Tone It Up on Instagram

We think you’ll love:

• Get A Free Week on Jen Health!


• Jen’s Instagram


• Dom’s Instagram


• YouTube Channel

What You Will Learn in This Interview with Karena Dawn:

03:13 Introduction of Karena Dawn

04:17 Karena's Memoir and Journey

07:45 The Big Silence Foundation

09:39 Personal Struggles and Triumphs

10:39 Building Tone It Up

12:56 Opening Up About Mental Health

17:20 Being There for Others

18:27 Caretaking Experience

22:12 Consequences of Bottling Emotions

25:25 Meditation Journey

33:58 Movement and Mental Health

40:42 Impact of Lack of Movement

41:35 Accessibility of Healthy Practices

42:55 Resources for Mental Health

To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/377

Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!