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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…
Episodes
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Tone It Down Classic: TIU Lore, Answered: Karena Sets the Record Straight with Hannah Brown
On this episode of Tone It Down, Karena sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of the lifestyle podcast Not Aspirational Hannah Aaron Brown for the…
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From ICU Nurse to Head Spa Founder: Katie Wills on Hair Loss, Scalp Health & Starting Over
This week on Tone It Down, Karena sits down with Katie Wills, founder of Elysian Head Spa in Austin, Texas. Katie spent 15 years as a critical care nurse…
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I Am Safe, I Am Grateful: How I Handle Morning Anxiety
Your DMs, messages and voicemails kept asking the same thing: how do I manage my anxiety? So this week, Karena is sitting down solo to talk about the anxious…
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Be the CEO of Your Own Health: Ways2Well CCO Danese Rexroad on Labs, HRT & Longevity
This week on Tone It Down, Karena sits down with Danese Rexroad, the OG Chief Clinical Officer at Ways2Well, a Texas-based preventative healthcare company…
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Fall Check-In: Friendship After 40, Female Loneliness & the TIU Fall Challenge
In this autumn check-in episode of Tone It Down, Karena sits down solo to chat about the season of new routines, the loneliness so many women feel in their 40s…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Worth the Hype? Karena & Des Break Down Your Favorite TikTok Wellness Trends
Welcome to a no-filter episode of Tone It Down Tuesday! Karena is joined by her girl Deseray — Tone It Up's Head of Marketing and a self-described "chronically…
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Stronger Than Before: Chyna on Motherhood, Surrender & Finding Her Way Back
Welcome to this special solo episode of Tone It Down with trainer Chyna Rae. Fresh off two days of filming the brand new Radiate and Rise series, Chyna sits…
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Follow Your Fire: TIU Trainer & Tabata Expert Kristina Earnest on Reinvention & Finding Your Purpose
This week, Karena sits down with Tone It Up trainer and Tabata queen Kristina Earnest for an episode that is equal parts inspiring, hilarious, and deeply real…
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From the Tone It Up Set: Your Questions About Hormones, Body Changes & Fitness—Answered
We are LIVE from Palm Springs, California — and this one is a full-on love fest! Karena and Desiree sit down in the middle of the Tone It Up Summer Challenge…
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Karena Solo: 5 Steps to Trust Yourself, Practice Presence, & Come Back to You
Welcome to a solo episode of Tone It Down with Karena Dawn. In this episode, Karena shares the five transformative steps that helped her learn to trust herself…
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Come Back to Yourself: Trainer Chyna Rae on Motherhood, Creativity & Finding Real Joy
Welcome to episode seven of Tone It Down. On today’s episode, Karena reconnects with beloved Tone It Up community member Chyna, who shares the beautiful…
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Progress Over Perfection: Trainer Stef Corgel on Eating Disorder Recovery, Body Image & Real Strength
Welcome to episode six of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with Tone It Up trainer and Hume co-owner Stef Corgel for an honest, uplifting…
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OG Tone It Up Girl to TikTok Lore: Hannah Brown on Community, Values & Real Talk with Karena
Welcome to episode five of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with actor, writer, comedian, and host of the lifestyle podcast Not…
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Why Doing Less Is the Secret to Lasting Fitness, Hormonal Balance & Freedom | Melissa Alcantara AKA
Welcome to episode four of Tone It Down. In this conversation, Karena sits down with fitness icon and Kim Kardashian’s longtime trainer Melissa Alcantara…
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When Small Talk Won't Cut It: Karena, Stef, Chyna & Tori Dive Deep on Some of Life's Biggest Questions
Welcome to episode three of Tone It Down. In the second part of their emotional reunion, Karena wraps up a powerful three-day shoot in Austin with Stef, Chyna…
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Tone It Up AMA: Karena & Deseray Answer Your LIVE Questions!
Karena and Tone It Up's Head of Marketing Deseray answer some of YOUR biggest questions. Welcome to episode two of Tone It Down, recorded in Palm Springs…
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From Mirror Checks to Mind Checks: Why We Work Out Now | Karena, Tori, Chyna & Stef
What if the version of yourself you've been chasing has been inside you all along? Welcome to the inaugural episode of Tone It Down. In this soul-healing…
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Tone It Down with Karena Dawn: Launches January 13th
Tone It Down is finally here! Subscribe to catch the first episode launching next week on January 13. Ready to ignite your glow? ✨📲 7-day free trial! 👉 Sign up…