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Tone It Down

by Tone It Down

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. Whether you’re stretching, meal prepping, commuting, multitasking, or tapping out of the chaos, this podcast offers space to breathe and reset. Because at the end of the day, we’re all evolving. We’re all learning. And we’re all craving conversations that go deeper than highlight reels. So pull up a seat. Bring your full self. And come tone down the noise so you can tune into your life again.

Latest episodes

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Hard Knocks’ Rachel Hague: "You Already Know What Your Next Step Is"

When Rachel Hague came by to interview Karena for Hard Knocks Business, Karena had one condition: she got to interview Rachel, too. In this conversation, Rachel shares ho

Sep 23
50 min

The Science of Shaking It Out: DanceFit Founder Melody Afkami Dawson on Dance, ADHD, and Motherhood

This week, Karena catches up with Melody Afkami Dawson, founder of Melody DanceFit in Austin. Since their last chat, Melody has gotten married, had a baby, and continued

Sep 17
36 min

Pilates Princesses lift heavy, too: Jasmine Sharp on Strength, hormones and starting over

This week Karena sits down with Pilates expert and Sharp Body Pilates owner Jasmine Sharp for a wide-ranging, honest conversation. Jasmine breaks down the real history of

Sep 10
42 min

Reclaim Your Relationship’s Confidence & Connection with Sexual Wellness Coach Gabriella Espinosa

This week Karena welcomes Gabriella Espinosa — certified women's health and sexual wellness expert, host of Pleasure and the Pause, and executive producer of the document

Aug 11
47 min

Beating Skinny Culture & Conquering Fitness Slumps with Strength Coach Jacqueline Kasen

Part 2 of Karena’s conversation trainer and fitness industry veteran Jacqueline Kasen picks up right where we left off — and this half goes even deeper. Karena and Jacque

Aug 4
32 min

Live from Miami: Karena Answers Your Questions on Workout Snacks, Motivation Slumps and Vacation Mode in Your App

We are LIVE from Miami and Karena and Des are fresh off a Walk & Talk with local Tone It Up gals. Today, they’re digging into YOUR community questions: what to do when mo

Jul 28
20 min

Strength Coach Jacqueline Kasen on Lifting Heavy, Peptide Culture, & the Truth About "New Healthy"

On today’s episode, Karena is live from Miami with part one of her conversation with trainer, gym executive, and fitness industry veteran Jacqueline Kasen. Jacqueline gre

Jul 21
35 min

Lisa J of BK Beauty on Beauty After 40, Finding Your Confidence & Building a Brand

In this conversation with Lisa J, founder of BK Beauty and longtime beauty creator, Karena Dawn explores how great tools (not more product) transform your makeup routine,

Jul 14
44 min

What If It All Goes Right? TIU Trainer Angela Gargano on Resilience, Confidence & Starting Over

This week we're back with Tone It Up trainer, 6x American Ninja Warrior, and motivational speaker Angela Gargano and this conversation is pure fuel. Angela opens up about

Jun 30
22 min

Calmness Is Possible: Karena on Retreats, Signs From Above & Surviving a Bear

Welcome back to Tone It Down. Today, Karena sits down with Des fresh off a seven-day Panchakarma retreat in the Blue Ridge Mountains and she’s ready to share everything,

Jun 23
32 min

Stop Letting the Scale Decide Your Day: TIU Celebrity Trainer Jenna Willis

Welcome to this special solo AMA episode of Tone It Down with trainer and TIU fan favorite Jenna Willis. Fresh off the exciting news that she's rejoining the TIU team, Je

Jun 16
24 min

Your Questions, Answered: Lifting Heavy, App Tips & What's Next for TIU

Karena is coming to you solo for a full AMA! She's answering YOUR voicemail and Instagram questions about lifting heavy, building muscle as we age, and how to get the mos

Jun 2
15 min

Your Glutes Are Sleeping: Trainer Sandy Brockman on Strength, Perimenopause, & What Nobody Told Us

Welcome to episode twenty of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with her personal trainer and strength coach Sandy Brockman. She’s a Women's Health Maga

May 27
50 min

Show Up & Shine: Karena & the TIU Trainers on Living Your Strongest Life

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 a

May 19
26 min

Feel Empowered at Every Stage: Dr. Anna Cabeca on Thriving Through Menopause & Hormone Changes

Welcome to episode eighteen of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca — bestselling author, integrative gynecologist, and the beloved G

May 12
54 min

How Tone It Up Trainer Ariel Belgrave Went from Corporate Burnout to Climbing Mountains & Living Her Dream

Welcome to episode seventeen of Tone It Down. In this fired-up conversation, Karena sits down with fitness powerhouse, Under Armour athlete, and all-around force of natur

May 5
48 min

From ‘The Biggest Loser’ to Real Wellness: Kim Lyons on Strength, Balance & Aging Well

Welcome to episode fourteen of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with fitness icon, former Biggest Loser trainer, and women's health champion Kim Lyons

Apr 28
47 min

Beyond the Workout: Community Conversations, Emily’s Story of Resilience and Trusting Yourself Through a Diagnosis and Adversity

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 th

Apr 21
37 min

The New Health Equation: Mental Fitness Meets Physical Wellness—Part 2

Welcome to part two of a very special episode of Tone It Down. Today’s discussion was recorded live from an incredible wellness conference panel where Karena brought toge

Apr 14
26 min

The New Health Equation: Mental Fitness Meets Physical Wellness

Welcome to part one of a very special two-part episode of Tone It Down. Today’s discussion was recorded live from an incredible wellness conference panel where Karena bro

Apr 7
28 min

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#44
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#184 ▼ 24 Fitness US

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I’ve been following TIU since 2011, and I am so happy for Karena for acquiring the brand! Yay!! TIU bringing back the team with Karena, Chyna, Steph, and Tori is like bringing back my besties, and not just for workouts. This pod features our faves who take call-in questions and conversation pieces about everything we would like to hear (because it is us as TIU teammates who can call in). So far, beyond being relatable, I know each episode will help us all with our health and wellness with topics related to hormones, perimenopause, menopause, joyful movement, and more, and I love those cards you guys are pulling by Jewel, too! So excited for more episodes! #TIUteam , I’d love to connect on IG: @katelynleahyrdn :)

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