Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker

Holding Center

An educational podcast designed to inform you, push you, and better you in all areas of your life journey. Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker, the co-hosts of the Holding Center Podcast, tackle their own lives, and talk shop about health, fitness, bodybuilding, mental health and more. Tune in to this podcast if you want to learn and level up not just your health, but also your life. Let's Hold Center.

Author

Ashley Marcum and Ashley Spilker

Category

Education

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Latest episode

May 30, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 24: Manifestation 14.12.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt discuss manifestation, and how to change thoughts into actions, and actions into results. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If...

Episode 23: AAS with Mark Tomanek 07.12.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt are joined by none other, Mark Tomanek, from Tomanek Trained and MT2 Lifestyle. He takes a deep dive on AAS, their MOA, application in males, females, contest prep, off-season, and more. They also talk about optimizing HEALTH before, during, and after cycles, be sure to bust out your note pads, you're going to need them! Thanks for...

Episode 22: Setting SMART Goals and Avoiding New-Years Scams 30.11.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt talk about how to make good goals, and how to figure out if a fitness program is promising more than it can deliver. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-h...

Episode 21: Gobble Gobble B*tches 23.11.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt chill out and talk about the holidays. Whether you're wanting to track, not track, whatever, this episode is for you! We give some key tips on how you can navigate the holiday season and still be successful in your pursuit of your physique goals. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being co...

Episode 20: Being a Successful Bodybuilder and Partner 16.11.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt are joined with their respective partners, Eric and Tony, and talk about how to maintain a healthy relationship as a couple and be successful in bodybuilding. Even if you're a single Pringle now, there are great tips on how to foster love and growth with your future SO. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support...

Episode 19: Basic Muscle Hypertrophy 09.11.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt talk about the basic mechanics of muscle hypertrophy. What is needed in order to stimulate muscle protein synthesis? Tune in to find out! And in case you were wondering about the intro...we were talking about Ash's cat, Uma. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can a...

Episode 18: Hormonal Health with Sarah Ford Bishop 01.11.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt have on special guest, Sarah Ford Bishop. Sarah gives insight on optimizing hormonal health, and how stress relates to basic hormonal markers and how to manage basic stressors with the power of mental perception! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coa...

Episode 17: Gut Health with Austin Stout! 26.10.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt are joined by special guest Austin Stout! They talk about the basics of gut health. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If you'r...

Episode 16: Listener's Q&A 19.10.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt answer your burning questions! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If you're looking for the best supplements in the industry, w...

Episode 15: Real Talk: Our First Show Experience 12.10.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt start a new segment called "Real Talk", which is a more casual, laidback conversation, talking about whatever it is that they feel like speaking on. In the middle, there is a bonus nugget of them talking about cream of rice nonsense, so enjoy that candid conversation! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support!...

Episode 14: Stress is Ruining Your Gainz 05.10.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week, Ash and Britt talk about chronic stress and its effects on muscle physiology. Is high stress impacting your body composition and muscle gain? Tune in to find out and learn ways to combat allostatic load! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://link...

Episode 13: Finding Balance 28.09.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt talk about balance. How do you go about finding balance in your own life? What is a good test to see if you're practicing balance? We talk about our own experiences with practicing balance as well as ways you can achieve it in your own life. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached...

Episode 12: Optimizing Your Off-Season with Anthony Spada 21.09.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt have on their first guest, up and coming coach, Anthony Spada, founder of Symbiote Strength, host of the Ace of Spada podcast, and newest coach of Distryct Coaching Concepts. They talk about all things related to being in your off-season and also give advice to new and upcoming coaches. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we apprec...

Episode 11: Is Butter a Carb? 14.09.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt talk about carbs and their importance in physique development and general health. How many grams of carbs do you need in a day? What sources are best? Will carbs make you fat? All this and more are discussed! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coachin...

Episode 10: Fat Facts 07.09.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week Ash and Britt talk about all things fat related. Are fats bad? What about cholesterol? Which fats should I consume in my diet? We discuss all this and more! Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomane...

Episode 9: The Who, What, When, Where, and Why of Protein 31.08.2021

Hello and welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week, Ash and Britt talk all things protein related. Why it's important for physique development, how you should space it throughout the day, and which protein sources are BEST for digestibility. Thanks for tuning in and as always, we appreciate your support! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.e...

Episode 8: Are You Creating the Right Conditions for Building Muscle? 24.08.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week's topic: Are You Creating the Right Conditions for Building Muscle? We hit on several key points of ensuring your sleep, diet, training, stress management, and hydration are in check to foster muscular growth and development. Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://t...

Episode 7: Our Favorite Health Supps 17.08.2021

Welcome back to Figure It Out podcast! This week Ash and Brit talk about their favorite health supplements, including benefits, dosages, and how they apply them to their clients. Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If you're looking for the best supplements i...

Episode 6: Setting Realistic Expectations 10.08.2021

Welcome back to Figure It Out podcast! This week Ash and Brit talk about setting realistic expectations for yourself, and how to have grace when you don't meet those expectations. (sorry in advance, Ash's mic sh*t the bed, and she sounds like James Earl Jones) Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/...

Episode 5: Fat Loss Fails 03.08.2021

Welcome back to the Figure It Out Podcast! This week, Britt and Ash dive into 10 fat loss fails that could be the reason behind your fat loss plateau. Have you or are you committing one of these fails? Tune in to find out! Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt...

Episode 4: Passion and Your Career 27.07.2021

Welcome to episode 4 of "Figure It Out"! Today, Ash and Britt dive into their passions and how that manifested into careers that they love. Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If you're looking for the best supplements in the industry, we both recommend Morph...

Episode 3: Meal Plans Vs. Macros 20.07.2021

Hello and welcome back to the Figure It Out podcast! This week, Ash and Britt talk about the pros and cons of meal plans and macros and why it's important to be consistent and communicate with your coach! Looking to start tracking your macros? These apps can help! MyFitnessPal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Cronometer: https://cronometer.com/ FitGenie: https://www.fitgenieapp.com/ \ https://www.fi...

Episode 2: All Things Mental Health 14.07.2021

Welcome to episode 2 of "Figure It Out"! This week, Ash and Britt take a deep dive into their mental health journeys and talk about their struggles and how they over came them. Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://tomanektrained.com/coach-britt-holloman/ for Coach Britt If you're looking for the best supplements in...

Episode 1: The Beginning 14.07.2021

Welcome to "Figure It Out", hosted by Ashley Marcum and Brittney Holloman! In this first episode, we dive into our stories as people, athletes, and coaches. Come follow along our journeys as we attempt to figure life out and talk about all things health and fitness related. Interested in being coached by us? You can apply for coaching at: https://linktr.ee/Ashley_Marcum for Coach Ash https://toman...

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