Rooted in Resilience

Most conversations about menopause begin and end with one conclusion: Low estrogen is the problem. And hormone replacement therapy is the solution. But what if the story is more complicated than that? In this episode, Ashley sits down with nutritionist and author Kate Deering to explore the bioenergetic perspective on estrogen, menopause, metabolism, and women’s health. Together, they discuss why...

You worked hard to lose the fat. Now comes the part almost nobody prepares you for… Keeping it off. In this episode, Ashley and Kathleen walk through exactly how they help clients transition out of a fat loss phase without immediately regaining weight. Ashley also shares about how she has maintained her 10+ lb fat loss from earlier this year, now 4 months later, using the Transform method. You’ll...

Most people don’t fail because they’re doing the wrong things, they fail because they don’t do the right things long enough. The physique they want often requires more time, consistency, and effort than they realize. In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, Kathleen, and Sarah (Team Transform) have an honest conversation about the gap between expectations and reality when it comes to body composition chang...

In this episode of Rooted in Resilience , Ashley sits down with Dr. Alex Orton to challenge one of the most common beliefs in modern health: that getting sick is always a bad thing. What if occasional illness is actually a sign of a resilient, functioning body? Together, they explore how acute illness fits into the bigger picture of metabolic health, why suppressing symptoms may do more harm than...

Cheryl tried everything: keto, vegan, carnivore, general calorie restriction, and like so many women, she kept losing and regaining the same weight over and over again. At nearly 70 years old and starting at 198 pounds, she decided to try something different. In this episode, Cheryl shares how she lost 52 pounds, improved her metabolism, and (most importantly) learned how to maintain her results f...

Why do so many people spin their wheels with fat loss, despite trying so hard? In this episode of the Rooted in Resilience podcast, Ashley, Sarah, Kathleen, and Tyler break down the most common reasons people fail in a fat loss phase: from program hopping and chasing the “secret sauce” to all-or-nothing thinking, supplement distractions, and misreading the scale. After helping hundreds of people i...

Most people focus on just calories and macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat) but ignore the micronutrients that actually allow the body to function. Both macros and micros matter. In this episode, we break down why vitamins and minerals are essential for metabolism, energy production, and overall health. Without adequate micronutrients, the body cannot efficiently convert food into energy, regu...

In this episode of Rooted in Resilience, Ash is joined again by Kathleen Stewart to break down my recent 5-week fat loss phase, where I lost about 10 pounds while maintaining muscle mass and lifts in the gym. We walk through exactly what I did, why it worked, and how we approach fat loss differently inside Transform, so you can use these principles on your own or join us inside the program. We cov...

In this solo episode of the Rooted in Resilience Podcast, Ashley shares the word she’s carrying into 2026: surrender. For many of us who care deeply about our work, our health, and the people around us, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to control everything. We overthink decisions, carry responsibilities that aren’t ours, and constantly search for the next solution. But what if the answer...

Skinny culture is back, and it’s louder than ever. In this episode, we talk honestly about the pressure to be ultra-thin (at all costs!) and why chasing that look can quietly wreck your health, your hormones, and your long-term well-being. Ashley and Sarah share their own stories of growing up in the height of constantly under eating and thinking smaller always meant better. What felt like “discip...

Has modern naturopathic medicine lost its way? In this episode of Rooted in Resilience , we sit down with Dr. Alex Orton to explore an uncomfortable but important question: as naturopathic medicine has grown in popularity, has it quietly begun to resemble the very conventional system it once sought to challenge? Dr. Orton shares his personal journey into naturopathic medicine, which began after hi...

What if cancer is a metabolic problem that can be cured? (Instead of a genetic chronic disease) In this episode, I’m joined by a repeat guest Georgi Dinkov to explore cancer through the lens of cellular energy, metabolism, and mitochondrial function. Instead of framing cancer as a “war” on tumor cells, we discuss a different paradigm: restoring energy, supporting respiration, and addressing system...

In this conversation, we break down what true metabolic health actually means, and how to restore it. We explore how metabolism becomes dysregulated, what truly improves insulin sensitivity, and why many common “health” approaches unintentionally make the problem worse. Drawing from both the science and our hands-on experience working with 200+ individuals inside the Transform program , we share t...

Your personality changes based on what you eat. And your constant worry about your health, food obsession, and low energy may not just be “in your head”... they can be direct, physiological symptoms from a Low Energy Availability (LEA) state. In this episode, we dive deep into Chapters 40 & 41 of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment: one of the most revealing studies on what happens to the huma...

In this honest and eye-opening episode, we unpack the myths surrounding menopause and the confusion so many women face when trying to care for their health during this stage of life. Ash and Sarah Armstrong are joined by Julie and Keli (who went through the Transform program and are now Transform coaches) who share their personal experiences navigating menopause, unlearning misinformation, and reb...

Are you "boring" or are you just in a low energy state? Constantly tired, irritable, and obsessed with food on your diet? It might not be a lack of willpower, it might be physiological starvation. In this episode, we again dive deep into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment (MSE) to uncover the shocking psychological effects of prolonged calorie deficits that mirror modern restrictive die...

Join us for a dynamic roundtable as we debunk common fat loss myths and dive into the real complexities of shedding body fat. We break down the fundamentals of calories in versus calories out, the importance of tracking food intake, and how adherence plays a bigger role than many realize. We explore the unique challenges women face during menopause, the pros and cons of rapid fat loss versus prolo...

Struggling with constant food thoughts, fatigue, and irritability? The Minnesota Starvation Experiment reveals that our personality and psychology is impacted by our energetic state. Always irritable and tired? You might be in a state of physiological starvation (Low Energy Availability - LEA), even with food abundance. We break down how chronic under-eating (often created from diet dogma and extr...

After a long break, Ash and Sarah are back for a brand-new season of Rooted in Resilience! In this candid, cozy conversation, the sisters catch up on life updates — from moving homes and building the family compound to lessons learned from one of their hardest (and most growth-filled) years yet. Then, they dive into a big topic stirring up conversation online: Why keto and carnivore diets aren’t w...

In today’s world, normal habits aren’t serving our health. From processed food to blue light overload, staying healthy means going against the grain—and that can be isolating. In this honest and relatable episode, we talk about what it means to embrace being different, set boundaries, navigate social situations with grace, and support loved ones without judgment. Whether you're dealing with ch...

Feeling lost in the maze of hot-flashes, “low-estrogen” headlines and carb confusion after 40?  Functional health coach Kate Deering (author of How to Heal Your Metabolism) joins this episode to bust menopause myths—and explain why carbs, not chronic keto, may be the missing lever for hormone balance, thyroid health and lean body-composition. Whether you’re perimenopausal, post-menopausal, this de...

In this deep-dive episode, Ashley and Sarah sits down with Mike Fave — fertility and metabolic health coach — to unpack the overlooked foundations of male fertility and testosterone. Mike shares how he and his wife are preparing to start a family, the key labs they ran before trying to conceive, and what really drags testosterone down today — plus how to fix it naturally. They discuss why excess b...

Is Infertility Actually the Man’s Fault? Did you know male fertility plays an equally important role in conception and pregnancy success? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we dive into the hidden half of the fertility equation: male sperm health.  Learn how modern lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors are silently impacting testosterone, sperm quality, and even miscarriage rates. From...

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Frank von Hippel to uncover the dark history of pesticides—from the Irish Potato Famine to modern-day endocrine disruptors. We explore how chemicals like DDT, glyphosate, and neonicotinoids are wreaking havoc on fertility, metabolism, and child development. Plus, practical tips to detox your home, avoid obesogenic chemicals, and protect your family. If...

In this groundbreaking episode, Georgi Dinkov shares astonishing updates on his cancer research that directly challenges the mainstream cancer treatment model. We dive deep into the real role of estrogen and androgens in cancer development, why modern treatments may be doing more harm than good, and how Georgi’s self-funded studies are showing tumor regression — without relying on toxic therapies....