Nourishing Your Neurodivergence

In this episode I'm exploring a question I was asked by a client. A deeply personal and often challenging question: How do you stay positive in a bigger body while working toward fitness and weight loss goals? Join me as I share insights from my own fitness journey, where I’ve navigated body image struggles, societal pressures, and neurodivergent challenges as an autistic woman with ADHD. I'll dis...

Struggling to stay consistent with workouts and healthy habits? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent babes, like ADHD paralysis and autistic burnout , and share practical strategies to help you stay on track. From understanding your motivation to setting up a supportive environment, starting small, and practicing self-compassion, this episod...

In this episode, we’re tackling PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and how it can impact motivation, especially for those navigating ADHD or autism. If you're feeling overwhelmed by hormonal shifts and struggling to stay on track, this episode offers practical strategies to help you power through—even when motivation feels low. Tune in for actionable tips to manage PMDD and stay motivated!

In this episode, we’re diving into fat loss for neurodivergent brains, exploring why the usual “calories in, calories out” advice doesn’t always work for people with ADHD or autism. I’ll break down why factors like metabolism, stress, and impulsivity make traditional weight loss methods challenging and why neurodivergent babes often need a more tailored approach. We’ll cover common barriers such a...

PART 2: discover the three key pillars to nourish your neurodivergent self: exercise (yes, even that dance party in your kitchen counts!), nourishing foods that won't send your brain into a fog, and the often-overlooked art of self-compassion. I'm dishing out practical tips, personal anecdotes, and maybe even a laugh or two as I encourage you to reclaim your power and ditch those cycles of overwhe...

In this episode, discover the three key pillars to nourish your neurodivergent self: exercise (yes, even that dance party in your kitchen counts!), nourishing foods that won't send your brain into a fog, and the often-overlooked art of self-compassion. I'm dishing out practical tips, personal anecdotes, and maybe even a laugh or two as I encourage you to reclaim your power and ditch those cycles o...

In this episode, we’re tackling emotional eating—a challenge many of us face on our fitness journeys. Join me as we uncover why emotional eating happens, how it impacts your progress, and practical ways to break the cycle for good. From practicing mindfulness to finding healthier emotional outlets, learn how to approach eating with compassion and stay on track with your goals. Let’s make progress,...

In this episode, we dive into common myths about weight maintenance for ADHD and autistic folks. I share my personal struggles with body dysmorphia, growing up in 90s diet culture, and how these myths can misrepresent our unique challenges. From managing impulsivity to breaking free from calorie-counting obsession, we’ll bust the harmful misconceptions and explore what healthy weight maintenance r...

In this brief introductory episode, meet your host Charlotte Ashley, a personal trainer and online coach who helps high-masking ADHD and autistic women reach their health goals without burning out. Charlotte shares her journey of navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and how she found a sustainable way to nourish both body and mind. Tune in to discover what this podcast is all about, a...