Authentically Ashlyn

Ashlyn sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur Jenny McCarthy, the founder of Teacup Tiny Homes, for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and thriving as a woman in a man’s world. Jenny opens up about the highs and lows of building her business-how she had to pivot, downsize, and rediscover her “why” when things got tough. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her reb...

Ashlyn’s back with a solo episode—and this one’s serving game show glory and behind-the-scenes chaos! She’s spilling all the tea on what it was really like for her family to compete on Family Feud Canada—from the wild casting and audition process to the prep, the nerves, and the unforgettable moments under those bright studio lights. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and play along as Ashlyn reveals the...

What if the best sex of your life is still ahead of you? Today on Authentically Ashlyn, we are joined by Brittany Policastro @sexually_liberated - a sexologist and empowerment coach who helps high-achieving women over 35 rediscover soul-affirming pleasure, deeper intimacy, and body confidence that doesn’t quit. We go there… from polyamory to kink, STIs to shame, and how to get out of your head and...

Buckle up, babes—this After Dark episode is not for the faint of heart. Ashlyn and Daija are joined by the unapologetically bold Audrina for an unfiltered deep dive into love, lust, and life after marriage. From navigating the chaos of dating apps to discovering what it really means to explore connection beyond convention, nothing is off the table. Audrina spills the tea on her experiences with po...

Ashlyn and Daija are back on the mics, and you know what that means—another round of unfiltered girl talk, life updates, and all the tea you didn’t know you needed. From their latest relationship highs and lows to the messy, hilarious realities of motherhood, nothing is off-limits in this candid catch-up. They dive into what’s happening in their businesses, how they’re tackling fitness goals (and...

Ashlyn is wrapping up Sequel September with a raw and emotional conversation as she welcomes back Kristen Mrazek. In her first appearance, listeners met Kristen before her motherhood journey—but this time, she’s back to share the unfiltered reality of everything that’s happened since. Kristen opens up about the many hoops she had to jump through on her fertility journey, the heartbreak of miscarri...

Sequel September rolls on, and this time Ashlyn is joined by Janine Rogan—author of The Pink Tax—to get real about money, inequality, and taking back control of your finances. Janine breaks down the reality of women’s pay inequality and how the pink tax still drains wallets everywhere. She and Ashlyn dive into the smartest strategies for investing your hard-earned cash, how to handle the “manchild...

Sequel September is serving spice, besties- and we’re bringing back a fan-favorite guest: sex therapist + registered psychologist Erin Musick. If you remember Episode 97, you know Erin does not hold back when it comes to orgasms, desire, and all the messy, mind-blowing things in between. This time, we’re diving even deeper. From the infamous SAR test (aka: 14 hours of porn 👀) to busting Cosmo-era...

Sequel September is officially here, and Ashlyn is kicking things off with none other than fan-favorite Kelsie McGee—aka The Pelvic Floorist. You loved her the first time, and this round she’s back to go even deeper into the conversations we all wish we’d had sooner. Together, Ashlyn and Kelsie break down the biggest misconceptions around sex and pleasure, unpacking everything from how to unlock m...

Ashlyn and Daija are back to serve up your favorite unfiltered catch-up—this time with all the summer vibes. From relationship updates and family chaos to business moves and fitness goals, they’re spilling the tea on everything life’s been throwing their way these past few months. Expect the usual laughs, side tangents, and nitty-gritty details as they dive into their latest wins (and a few epic f...

Ashlyn isn’t here to give you a glossy highlight reel — she’s serving the unfiltered truth of her fitness journey, bruises and all. In this episode, she picks up where Part I left off, walking through the messy but powerful lessons of her later eras. From her final competition prep to navigating the chaos of her first pregnancy (and then doing it all again, but very differently, the second time ar...

Ashlyn and Daija are back in their After Dark era, and this one is for the freaks, the curious, and the “asking for a friend” crowd. The podcast besties sent in their ex's and significant other's most outrageous, spicy, and eyebrow-raising kinks—completely anonymous, of course—and your girls are here to put them to the ultimate test: the Freak-O-Meter. From the oh, that’s tame to the uh… you need...

Ashlyn’s turning 34, and you know what that means—it’s time to drop 34 truth bombs from 34 wild, wonderful, and wisdom-filled years on this planet. Joined by Daija, the duo is serving up all the life lessons they’ve learned the hard (and sometimes hilarious) way. From navigating relationships and heartbreak to shifting mindsets around grief and growth, they’re covering it all. You’ll hear their un...

Get ready for a nostalgia-fueled ride as Ashlyn and Daija crack open the vault and spill all the tea from their childhoods. From cringe-worthy journal entries to the beauty trends they wish they could forget, the duo gets real about what it was like growing up—and how it shaped the women they are today. They dive into everything: discipline styles, awkward puberty moments, old-school entertainment...

Summer’s here and the temptations are everywhere—BBQs, cabin weekends, patio drinks, and all-inclusive vacays. But don’t worry, Ashlyn’s coming in hot with a short and sweet solo episode to help you stay locked in on your fitness goals without sacrificing the fun. She’s sharing her top five tried-and-true tips for staying consistent through the summer chaos, including her favorite go-to snacks, ho...

You might think after 12 years of coaching women in fitness, Ashlyn has always had it dialed. Spoiler alert: she didn’t. In this episode, Ashlyn takes listeners on a brutally honest walk through every era of her training life - from overtraining, under-eating, binge eating, boob jobs, drug-free preps, party phases, burnout, breakdowns… and all the messy stuff in between. She shares what she got wr...

The mics are back on—and yes, this is take two. Ashlyn and Daija originally recorded this episode... but let’s just say it was a little too unfiltered, even for them. So they’re back, slightly more composed (but just as chaotic), to catch you up on everything going down in their worlds. From love life updates and family moments to business wins, gym talk, and their latest pop culture obsessions, t...

In this solo episode, Coach Ashlyn is calling it like it is—and giving you the wake-up call your wellness journey needs. She’s breaking down the 4 biggest mistakes most women make when it comes to their personal health, and how to actually start building the strong, energized, confident body you deserve. Spoiler: building muscle won’t make you bulky, but it will unlock your healthiest, most powerf...

Forget Hot Girl Summer—we’re calling in Healing Girl Summer. In this soul-refreshing episode, Ashlyn and Daija sit down to get real about where life is actually at right now. No filters, no fluff—just honest talk about navigating the hard stuff while still chasing the big, "sexy", audacious goals that set their souls on fire. They open up about what healing looks like for them right now, how they'...

Ashlyn and Daija are getting deep (and a little sentimental) in this heartwarming episode all about friendship. From the green flags that make someone a true ride or die, to the red flags that had them hitting the brakes, they’re sharing the lessons, laughs, and hard truths they've learned along the way. They open up about their own personal friendship journeys—what shaped them, what surprised the...

Ashlyn sits down with the powerhouse that is Erica Carrico—an award-winning Soul Business Success Coach and 7-figure CEO who turned burnout, cancer, and corporate disillusionment into a life of purpose, profit, and massive impact. In this inspiring episode, Erica shares her journey from sobbing into her pillow on Sunday nights to building a thriving global business that helps women discover their...

It’s that time again, babes! Ashlyn and Daija are back for your favorite monthly tea spill—and May did not come to play. In this episode, the Kar-Daij-Ash-ians are breaking down their relationship updates (yes, we’re going there), coaching highs, and all the real-life magic that came from months of manifesting their butts off. They get into the behind-the-scenes scoop on their competition team cru...

Ashlyn is joined by rising fitness star Chloe Halliday for a raw, real, and empowering conversation about stepping into the bodybuilding world—and the spotlight. Chloe shares her journey of training for her first-ever novice show, dropping 25 lbs, and unexpectedly going viral on social media as she documented every sweaty, unfiltered moment. But with internet fame came the haters. Chloe opens up a...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Ashlyn sits down with Brooke Kekos—Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner- for a raw conversation about healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming personal power after trauma. Brooke shares her courageous journey of breaking free from 35+ years inside a religious sect, surviving a narcissistic marriage, and facin...

Ashlyn is joined by none other than Canada’s Ultimate Challenge champion and team player extraordinaire, Mark Manysiak! Known for his infectious positivity and Swiss Army knife skill set, Mark takes us behind the scenes of his journey from “glorified garbage man” in Canmore to standing on the podium as part of the winning team. Mark shares the moment he got accepted to the show, how it felt to tak...