The Empowered with Ash Podcast- Faithful Fit & Fueled

In this week's episode, I am joined by Registered Nurse, Nicole Redden. Nicole is a wealth of knowledge in women's health and has a passion for helping women better navigate their menstrual cycles and diagnoses. As a woman who has struggled with endometriosis, hypothyroidism, and PCOS herself...she strives to help other women find support, answers and guidance on their personal journeys....

This week's episode, I talk you through how to ditch gym intimidation and graduate from shy girl workouts to confidently taking up space in the gym. 

In this week's episode, I chat about how to fit all foods in to your diet in a fat loss phase. You don't have to give up going out for pizza or ice cream to lose fat... instead you can strategize to fit ALL things in your diet while still crushing your goals. Fat loss phases will challenge you... BUT they can be a heck of a lot easier and more enjoyable when you have good strategy behind...

In this week's episode, I open up about having been in a hard season of life these past few months... I chat through how I am navigating continuing to show up for myself and my goals, while simultaneously having less energy to give and a lower capacity than normal. For the burnt out busy woman who is working her booty off and struggling right now... this episode is for you! You are not alone,...

On this week's episode my client, Donna,  joins me on the pod! This woman is a true inspiration and bright light. Her and I have been working together for almost 5 full years now.  She shares with you all about her journey getting in to strength training at age 59 and she encourages all the women out there, that it is truly never too late to chase after your goals. From her strong Faith, to h...

In this week's episode, my client Hollie comes on the podcast to chat about her experience working with me. From feeling like she had "tried everything" to being diagnosed with PCOS and unsure what to do to create the changes she wanted.  From feeling stuck and scared to invest in herself to having a total physical and mental transformation...Hollie shares with you how her PCOS symp...

In this episode I talk about the 4 things you must do BEFORE diving in to a fat loss phase. These 4 things are absolute non-negotiables to see BETTER and MORE SUSTAINABLE results on your fat loss journey. If you are struggling to lose fat or want to start losing fat and don't know where to start... give this episode a listen to learn how to properly PRIME your body for fat loss!

In this episode, Kelsey Willey joins me on the podcast to talk about all things motherhood! She is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and weight loss specialist. She chats about how her journey with fitness and nutrition changed after motherhood and how she learned to find balance over the years. She shares valuable advice on navigating your wellness goals in motherhood and how to keep...

In today's episode, Kate Beaulieu joins me on the pod. She shares her journey transitioning out of collegiate sports and navigating fitness and nutrition on her own for the first time. She shares advice, mindset hacks and wisdom for former athletes on their own health and weight loss journey that will help them break through the frustration and confusion post sports. And shares her ultimate s...

In this episode, I share the 5 things you need to be prioritizing for optimal muscle growth. I also share my thoughts on group fitness classes and "program hopping" to build muscle... as well as how consistent you really need to be to see results!

In this episode, I talk about what macro tracking is and how it helped me to heal my relationship with food! I also talk about how it allowed me to ditch the restrict/binge cycle and ultimately see better results WITHOUT having any foods "off limits" or labeling foods as "good" or "bad". Today is the last day to enroll in my group nutrition program: The Macro Tracking...

In today's episode, DJ Heninger joins me on the pod. DJ is a NCI certified Hormone Specialist, an ISSA certified Sports Nutritionist and an ISSA certified Elite Trainer. She is also in the process of obtaining her IIN Hormone Health Coach certification and her Functional Health Coach certification through MMU. From extreme fatigue and unexplained weight gain that doctors couldn't diagnos...

On today's episode my friend Sarah joins me on the podcast. She is an Assistant Professor in the Human Performance and Sports Science Department at Tennessee State University, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), and a United States Olympic Weightlifting Coach - Level 1 (USAW-L1). In this episode Sarah and I chat about why all women should be stre...

I take you through the 4 step process I use with my clients to accomplish their health goals. I truly believe with these 4 steps, you can accomplish whatever you set out to... the sky is the limit! Give this a listen to start stepping in to the best version of yourself in 2024!!

In this episode, I talk you through how to STOP self-sabotaging your fat loss results and how you can optimize success on your journey instead! If you are feeling stuck , are tired of constantly stopping and starting your journey OR your not sure WHY you can't seem to stay consistent on your fat loss journey and get the results you desire... give this a listen!

In this episode, my friend Emily joins me on the podcast. Emily is a registered dietician, has a bachelors degree in dietetics and a masters degree in nutrition and genetics. Em helps simplify how you can create a well balanced and nutritious diet without breaking the bank or giving up your favorite foods... she also helps clear up a lot of nutrition myths... is processed food really THAT bad for...

The holidays can be such an exciting time, but also can create a source of anxiety and stress as well... especially when it comes to food! Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday and it can be easy to get caught up in social pressures, restriction mindsets, and having the urge to fit as much food on your plate as possible.  In today's episode, I share with you strategies, education, and min...

This week two of my good friends and past colleagues, join the podcast to chat about what inspired them to work in the fitness industry, expose fitness influencers' secrets behind the perfect "ab" shot, and play a game of would you rather.  Join us as we laugh at our own jokes, be sarcastic with one another and share our passions for helping people get healthier and feel like the be...

This week, my client Catherine joins me on the podcast to talk about how being in my 1-on-1 coaching program for the past 7 months has changed her life for the better. From healing her body image, improving her mental health, ditching the fad diets + extremes, to building confidence in her lifestyle and body.  Catherine also chats about a toxic coaching experience she had in the past before joinin...

In this episode, I talk about the top 5 lessons I have learned in the past year being an entrepreneur and starting my own business a year ago! These lessons truly transfer over in to your fitness and wellness journey... as well as life! If you are being called to push past fears and take the first step towards making a certain change in your life right now... give this episode a listen!

In today's episode, I share with you 8 strategies for fostering a more positive relationship with your body  + ditching your negative self talk. 

Today, Rachel Goodman, the owner and CEO of Always Growing Coaching and Rachel Rover AZ comes on the podcast to chat about healing from traumas, growing your relationship with yourself and your significant other and her journey becoming a full time entrepreneur and 3x business owner!! In addition I share my experience working with Rachel for 6 months in her women's coaching program and how it...

In this episode, my client Katie joins me and speaks on her journey working with me for the past 9 months. She talks about how she has transformed her lifestyle  from feeling burnt out and putting herself as a last priority... to gaining confidence, energy, a better relationship with food, and learning to enjoy the process of a healthier lifestyle! Not to mention the icing on the cake of seeing he...

Today, I talk about how to let go of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back from cultivating your dream life + achieving your goals. When it comes to fitness, health, and life in general.... your mind is way more powerful than you may realize on your journey! We talk about how to create better stories for yourself where you are the successful bada** you aspire to be... and how changing the...

Are you a woman in your mid 20s, early 30s or up who feels your metabolism + lifestyle has drastically changed over the years? Do you find yourself feeling stuck when it comes to breaking free from chronic stress? In this episode I talk about what causes your metabolism to slow down as you age, how to combat this, and how to break the chronic stress cycle you find yourself falling victim to.