I know it's Tuesday, but I'm taking a brief break from our usual weekly episode! I am working hard behind the scenes on a big project that I can't wait to announce soon, as well as dedicating time to my ever expanding 1-1 coaching client load! (If you're one of my clients...I LOVE YOU). Be back in a few weeks with more episodes! In the meantime, here's where you can find me! Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories e...
Apr 30, 2024•3 min
When you’re health starts to fall apart, it’s easy to think you need to double down on your supplements and detox harder. But just like anything in life, we need balance in order to truly thrive. I often see people trying to fix their health issues with more detox protocols, more biohacks, more strict diets, and doubling down on their regimented routines. Yes this might work for some time, but if we don’t also prioritize nourishment and rest, it can backfire. What does nourishment even mean? How...
Apr 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 59
In the first episode of my “Wellness Hacks” series, I’m sharing about a health hack that has been life changing for me in my health journey! Coffee enemas are one of my favorite biohacks and a way I support my organs of detoxification in or toxic modern world. This subject may be taboo in the “normal” world, but in the health and wellness space, we need to talk about it! In this episode, I share my own personal experience with using coffee enemas over the past 5 years and I dive deep into the be...
Apr 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 58
Everyone is talking about how excess cortisol is at the root of so many chronic symptoms. I see IG posts every day that say lowering cortisol will effortlessly make you lose weight, reduce bloating, clear your skin, balance your hormones, etc. And while I do agree that cortisol can drive chronic illness, I think there is a big piece of this discussion that isn’t talked about enough: what is driving the cortisol up in the first place? Hint: it’s so much more than just being mentally “stressed.” I...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 57
Long morning routines are honestly unrealistic for most modern humans, but there is one thing that I never skip even if I’m short on time….BREAKFAST. In today’s episode I’m talking about why eating breakfast is essential for the health of your nervous system, blood sugar, hormones, and so much more. I also address the common objections I hear from clients and followers for why they don’t want to eat breakfast (fear of weight gain, not being hungry, and not having enough time). I discuss… 2 non-n...
Apr 02, 2024•37 min•Ep. 56
When you are “doing all the right things” to heal some physical issue, but you still aren’t seeing improvements…it’s time to look deeper. Whether it’s acne, your relationship with food, weight loss, digestive issues, or anything else…if you don’t address the subconscious roots of that symptom, it might never go away completely. I see time and time again how we can get addicted to our struggle. We subconsciously love our symptoms, so it’s no wonder they don’t go away! I explore this more deeply i...
Mar 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 55
You want to delete My Fitness Pal and start eating intuitively, but you are terrified that you are going to feel out of control and gain a bunch of weight. Sound familiar? I know because I’ve been in your shoes before. The truth is, so many people try to “eat intuitively” without first doing the healing work that lays the foundation for an intuitive relationship with food. That’s what this episode is all about! I give you the exact things that need to be done first, so you can eat intuitively wi...
Mar 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 54
This is part 2 of the listener Q + A where I answer the remaining questions I didn’t get to last week! There is so much info packed into this episode and I address some big questions I’ve been getting lately around my recent diet change! I answer… Is intermittent fasting good, and how do you stop doing it? What has been my experience with eating animal products again? How do I feel after eating meat again? What are my thoughts on the high protein movement? What about protein powders? How to bala...
Mar 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 53
It’s the one-year anniversary of the Heart Led Wellness podcast! Woo hoo!!! To celebrate, I am answering listener questions that you sent in on Instagram. I received so many questions that I am doing a part 1 and part 2 to really give these questions the time they deserve. In part 1, I answer… What are symptoms of nervous system dysregulation? Why does waking up between 1 and 3 am mean your nervous system is dysregulated? Is eating 2500 calories necessary for period recovery? What steps should y...
Mar 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 52
If you are living your life overthinking, overanalyzing, and intellectualizing things, it might be because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to actually FEEL. And when you aren’t allowing feelings to be processed and moved through your body, you will be prone to physical and mental health issues, and life will feel much more challenging. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 specific signs that you’re avoiding your feelings and some of the incredible shifts that happen when your body finally unrave...
Feb 27, 2024•43 min•Ep. 51
You just overate and are feeling bloated and guilty. Now you’re planning out how you’re going to eat and workout tomorrow to “burn it off.” Before you go down this rabbit hole once again…listen to this episode, where I will completely change your perspective on overeating. I give you a step-by-step process to follow after you’ve overeaten so you don’t fall back into the binge-restrict cycle. I also answer a common question I get from my clients and followers, “Ashlyn, now that you’ve healed your...
Feb 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 50
Eating more of this one food could be a game changer in your nervous system regulation journey. I have seen drastic changes in my own mental health and the emotional balance of my clients when they eat more of this food. Following up on last week’s episode (about how caffeine impacts adrenaline and cortisol), this episode explores a special food that can help lower those stress hormones in your body. I discuss… Where do cortisol and adrenaline go after they are released into the bloodstream? Why...
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 49
Caffeine is the most normalized drug in our society. It’s such a part of our daily lives, that we often don’t sit back to question how this artificial stimulation is really impacting our adrenals and nervous system. In today’s episode, I am sharing exactly why I recommend you stop consuming caffeine if you are wanting to regulate your nervous system or heal trauma. Stay for the end of the episode where I share nervous system friendly coffee brands too! I discuss… Are the “health benefits” of cof...
Feb 06, 2024•41 min•Ep. 48
Cold plunges every morning at 5 am! No added fats in your diet! 12,000 steps per day! It’s easy to take things to the extreme in health and wellness in an attempt to feel good. But this extreme approach often backfires and doesn’t bring us the vitality we are truly looking for. Today, I’m diving into why we have parts of us that crave extremes, perfection, and all or nothing thinking. These parts of us are often protecting us from something much deeper and when we bring love and healing to that ...
Jan 30, 2024•29 min•Ep. 47
You’re laying in bed with a full stomach feeling guilty (once again) and promising yourself that tomorrow will be different. Overeating/binge eating at night is a very common trap so many people fall into. Instead of giving you surface level tips (like brushing your teeth after dinner or going to bed early) I want you to actually HEAL the roots of this! That way you won’t even remember the last time you overate and it feels effortless to do so. Listen to this episode for a deep dive into 6 root ...
Jan 23, 2024•33 min•Ep. 46
Raw till 4, starch solution, oil free, medical medium, juice cleanses…there is so much nuance in the plant-based world. When you choose to follow a “way of eating” you are latching on to something outside of yourself for control. This is a common pattern that many people fall into that keeps them from feeling fully free and at ease around food. Today, I’m riffing on the plant-based world and many of the problems I see (coming from a plant focused eater myself). I also explain how you can heal yo...
Jan 16, 2024•39 min•Ep. 45
Studies show you are 4x more likely to struggle with your mental health if you have a parasite! Certain parasites have even been linked to low self-esteem and self-directed aggression! Wow! Parasites are a huge missing link to the holistic health puzzle and play a huge role in the health of your gut, hormones, skin, and even your nervous system. In this episode, I’m breaking down parasites and how they related to your mental/emotional health specifically. This was a huge piece of my healing jour...
Jan 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 44
“New year, new you” but make it non-extreme and not orthorexic! I hear people say all the time in January that they want to “get back on track” with food and exercise…but what does this actually mean? What if the track you’re trying to get back on is the wrong track and won’t bring you the health and lightness that you’re looking for? Listen to learn how you can approach new year’s resolutions around food and your body so you can actually heal for good. If you do this the right way, 2024 could b...
Jan 02, 2024•37 min•Ep. 43
Answering your questions about all things nervous system regulation, hormone balance, detox practices, gut health, and food/body healing! If you have a question you want me to answer on a future podcast episode, you can always message me on Instagram (@heart.led.wellness) and I will add it to the list! Today I answer… What are beginner tools to regulate the nervous system? What is my favorite somatic practice? How can you lose weight in a non-extreme way? All the details about coffee enemas Brea...
Dec 26, 2023•43 min•Ep. 42
Balancing your hormones is so much more than just eating enough. Something that can hold your body back from finding true hormone balance could be when you’re eating not just how much you eat. Whether you’re missing your period (hypothalamic amenorrhea), have PCOS, endometriosis, heavy/painful periods, or intense PMS symptoms…this episode will give you insight into eating for balanced hormones. And for the men listening too, I explain how this information applies to you and your health as well! ...
Dec 19, 2023•40 min•Ep. 41
The perfume you spray, the shampoo you use, and the face serums you splurge on could be dysregulating your nervous system! Today I’m breaking down exactly how synthetic fragrances can impact your adrenals, neurotransmitters, and hormones to create more anxiety and stress in your body. Yes, all the inner healing work is so important, but your physical health habits are equally as important. Don’t overlook something as simple as swapping out your perfume when it comes to regulating your nervous sy...
Dec 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 40
Trying to “honor all your cravings” so you don’t feel restricted and deprived isn’t the best solution for true food freedom and long-term health. You care about your nutrition and physical health, and you also don’t want to feel obsessive and orthorexic about what you eat…but how do you find that balance? In this episode I explore the difference between cravings and your intuition. After listening, you will know how to eat from a heart led intuitive place, not just responding to all of your impu...
Dec 05, 2023•45 min•Ep. 39
You’ve read all the self-help books, listened to all the podcasts, and follow all the gurus on IG, but you still feel stuck when it comes to implementing what you know. It can be SO frustrating to be in a moment where you know what you “should” do, but you feel like you can’t get yourself to do it. Maybe you catch yourself over or under eating, but you feel like you can’t get yourself to make a different choice. Listen to this episode to learn why this happens and what you can do about it, so yo...
Nov 28, 2023•41 min•Ep. 38
Holidays should be a time to celebrate with family and friends, but if food is the only thing on your mind, you can’t be fully present for that joy. Overeating, feeling guilty, comparing your portions to other people, not knowing how to navigate your food preferences at gatherings, dealing with food pushers, and worrying about gaining weight are common holiday struggles. I’m here to tell you that this doesn’t have to be your reality when you heal your relationship with food for good. Listen to t...
Nov 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 37
When you have bad body image days (or months like I used to) what do you do about it? Have you ever said “screw it” around food and eaten more than your body wanted, leaving you feeling sick and guilty? Or do you wonder why sometimes you get super obsessive around food and have to count every calorie and look at every ingredient before you can eat it? Today I’m talking about why this happens from a nervous system perspective, and what you can do about it to end these cycles for good. I feel more...
Nov 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 33
What you choose to eat everyday plays a huge role in your mental health and nervous system health. The nervous system inside your gut is extremely important in your moods, emotions, and ability to handle stress. Whole food carbohydrates are especially important for creating a healthy nervous system, and this episode explains why! Having nutritional knowledge like this about how to best support your body is key in healing your relationship with food. You don’t have to give up your love for health...
Nov 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 36
Missing your period? Taking hormonal birth control? Listen to learn the surprising negative health effects of not ovulating or having a natural period. Hypothalamic amenorrhea occurs when your period goes missing due to stress (physical, mental, or emotional stressors) and is more common than you might think! If you are wanting to heal your relationship with food and also get your period back, this episode is for you! Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes addressing common myths about HA r...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
It’s Halloween!!!!... which means it’s the start of the holiday season in America! For so many people (including my previous self) the holidays are full of stress and obsession over food and body things! There are so many gatherings centered around food, and especially desserts. How can you navigate this without feeling out of control? Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can eat these delicious treats (on holidays or any day) without overdoing it and disrespecting your body’s desire to fe...
Oct 31, 2023•43 min•Ep. 34
Stress doesn’t cause disease! Anger doesn’t cause disease! Trying to be positive and high vibe all the time so you don’t attract negative things into your life misses a huge part of the picture…YOU. You are the one holding your emotions and how you hold them matters more than the emotion itself! In this episode I explain how suppressing negative emotions can backfire on our health, relationship with food, and ability to manifest good things. Regulating. your nervous system can make you a magneti...
Oct 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 32
This is a big episode. I finally feel ready to open up and share the vulnerable and intimate details of my own story. People and clients often ask me how I got into the world of health and wellness, coaching, nervous system regulation, food freedom, and mental health…and it’s all because of my own personal evolution. I live and breathe everything I share about on my podcast because it truly changed my life. Listen to this episode to learn how I went from rock bottom (severe mental health challen...
Oct 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 31
