The Body Lab

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Beverley Simpson, a coach helping mamas pre & post birth build confidence through strength & fat loss without body hate. I knew from the moment I heard Beverley speak at Elevate '18 that I had to have her on the show. I had never heard a mom speak so frankly about their birth & mothering experience. I wanted Beverley to shed some light...

Episode 30 of Heart Food Podcast is live & it's a heart-centered must listen. Kim Schaper, a woman's coach & trainer focusing on body confidence, weight management, fitness, & disordered eating, joins me on the show today for one of the most honest & open conversations we've had thus far. Kim has an incredible story that's a beautiful example of turning your str...

Today on the show, Ashley's joined by her first repeat guest, Chris Holt (check him out on Episode 5, too, where we focus more on mindset). Chris is a CrossFit Level 2 certified coach & is co-owner of Miami's second CrossFit affiliate, CrossFit Threshold. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to building strength. I know that so many women are intimidated & confused by st...

Episode 28 of Heart Food Podcast is live & I’m honored to have boss babe Jill Coleman on the show today! This past December, I took a big scary leap and joined Jill’s mastermind program after years of being on the fence. Being around & working with Jill is a game-changer. She is real, genuine, whip-smart, compassionate, and truly the best at what she does: helping others grow their online...

This solo episode is aaall about some of the tough stuff that ultimately makes us more resilient: dealing with rejection, taking action when you're super scared & fearful, managing anxiety (something I've dealt with my whole life), and how to build confidence & faith in yourself. I also talk about what I learned & my biggest takeaways from Elevate18 which was SO GOOD, I'...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by breakup coach and founder of Break Upward, Chelsea Leigh Trescott. They take a deep dive into all things relationships, love, breakups, learning lessons, and how to fight for yourself for your own growth, creativity, and owning your story. We cover:- Chelsea's story- Recovering from eating disorders- Self-love & self-care- Trusting yourself- What we ca...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by Sal Di Stefano, personal trainer & co-host of Mind Pump, one of the consistently top-rated podcasts in health & fitness. She immediately resonated with their message of debunking the fitness & diet industries with lots of raw humor & authenticity. Ashley was so glad Sal came on the show to talk about what she considers most important when beginn...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by Stacy Dockins, a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, business owner, and fellow Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Stacy and her husband, Dave, teach in person classes at their yoga studios in the Dallas & Fort Worth area in Texas and train future yoga teachers around the world. If you've ever wanted to meditate (or have tried it!), or have wante...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her dear friend & licensed mental health counselor, Terina Lopez. Terina specializes in treating eating disorders and helping others develop self-awareness and a positive relationship with food. She is also the president of the Miami chapter of IAEDP, The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation. Millions of people struggle wit...

In this Q&A episode, Ashley answers some of the most popular questions she's gotten lately:- Should I do a Whole30?- How can I start being more mindful & what are some books that will help me?- How do I eat healthy on a budget?- What do I do if I'm surrounded by triggering foods all the time?- How to build confidence around food- Should I abstain from sugar forever? Mentions:www....

This solo episode is all about listening to your intuition and trusting the path that you're on in life. This might not seem like it has anything to do with food & body stuff, but if you take the path that'll guide you to get to the heart of that struggle, then it absolutely does. The episode covers:- How to deal with uncertainty- How to trust yourself when things are hard- Sitting w...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her friend and fellow Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Kara Livingston. Kara is a stay at home mom that runs her blog, Simply Whole Nutrition, on the side. She focuses on mindful eating and creative, practical, and simple ways to get kids to eat well and focus on real food without being dogmatic or overbearing. We cover:- Mindful eating practices- The power of...

In this episode, Ashley talks about what Food Freedom REALLY means and why traditional intuitive eating fails so many people. If you've been confused about these two topics, this episode is for you. Ashley breaks down practical steps to food freedom and why, for some of us, intuitive eating can make us feel worse, guilty, and lost, the opposite of what it should be doing! Mentions:The Food Fr...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her friend & mentor, Gaby Guzman. Gaby is a creative activist, strategist, and mama behind The Jupiter Circle, a company that empowers women to tell & own their story through branding & Feng Shui. Ashley was instantly drawn to Gaby after attending her workshops. She has a magical ability to bring together soul-driven women and talk about some GOOD s...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by Tim (aka Tinier Tim) Bauer, motivational speaker & writer. Tim's story is remarkable: he lost 225 pounds (he says he lost 1 pound 225 times, which I love) over 6 years ago and has kept it off since. Ashley resonates deeply with his story because he attributes his success to the major mindset shifts he has made throughout his journey. This is aligned wi...

In this episode, I talk about the lessons I learned from my story (which I talked aaall about in last week's episode, did you listen?) and how I've applied them and changed SO much since I experienced the most profound struggles in my life. I know I wouldn't have learned these lessons unless I had gone through some haaaaard shit. And for that, as cliche as it sounds, I am full of gr...

In this honest and raw episode, Ashley tells her whole story and details her past with eating disorders, her body journey, and relationship & self-worth/self-esteem struggles that molded her into who she is today. She has grown from her past and converted it into fuel for her mission to empower women to trust themselves, speak up for themselves, and go after what they want in their lives, whil...

In this solo episode, Ashley discusses the healing food timeline, a framework she created to help others see and honor where they are in their journey. After working with dozens of other women (and going through it herself!), she's seen characteristic steps each person goes through as they begin to heal their relationship with food. She outlines these steps to help you achieve your own food f...

In this episode, I'm joined by my two best friends, Michelle Kanaar & Karla Zabludovsky. The significance of having genuine support and the ability to be fully seen and heard by others has become increasingly evident to me throughout the years. There's no better way to discuss this topic than to speak candidly with the two ladies who offer me this unconditional sisterhood. Prioritize...

In this episode, I’m joined by yoga teacher & psychotherapist, Gretchen Suarez. Gretchen has been my Ashtanga yoga teacher for almost three years, and she’s been integral to helping me grow personally through yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and disidentifying from my thoughts. Doing the work of being awakened & aware isn’t easy, but is imperative in creating a foundation of self-love, facil...

This episode is all about intention setting & resolutions for 2018!.I used to set biiiig intentions for the new year. So big that I’d get overwhelmed, give up, and do precisely zero of them. Now, I focus on how I want to feel every single day, take the tiniest baby step I can to get there, literally just the next right thing, and then do it over and over again. .I choose to be happy and positi...

Woop woop! I’m so excited to have my girl & beautiful soul Madison Luikens on the podcast today. Madison is a photographer, fellow Nutritional Therapist (it’s how we met!), and #girlboss behind the lifestyle brand Nourish & Namaste. Madison strives to inspire women to love themselves and I couldn’t feel more connected to her mission. This episode is full of #realtalk. Especially surroundin...

Sugar is DEATH to a lot of people. It is, without a doubt, the most questioned & vilified food. It’s also the most celebrated and the one people struggle with the most, on an emotional and physical level. This stuff runs deep. I was tormented by sugar for YEARS. I’d abstain & then I’d binge, over and over again, ashamed & miserable. I’ve pulled myself out of that hole and have never lo...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her friend Hali Bey Ramdene, food editor of TheKitchn.com. Hali Bey Ramdene is a writer, editor, and producer with expertise directing and creating data-informed, emotionally genuine lifestyle content for a wide range of readers. For Hali, food has always been a portal for deeper understanding of the self, our community and the intersection of what is desired a...

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her friend Daniele Della Valle, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, motivational speaker & author of Happy Weight. The episode covers:- How to cultivate more wildness & authenticity in your life- Creating food freedom- Turning struggle into growth & beauty- Body positive nutrition- Is intuitive eating really *intuitive*?- Living out your food freedom-...