Your resource center for losing weight and getting healthy in perimenopause.

Welcome to Ashley Malik Health & Wellness

Mindset, Perimenopause, Podcast

Ever feel like your thoughts are actively working against your midlife and perimenopause health goals? Like, the moment you decide to try something new, your brain slams the brakes on with excuses like, “That’s too hard,” “I don’t have time,” or the classic, “My family will never eat that”? You are absolutely not alone! In […]

Episode 64: Ask Me Anything: Perimenopause, Weight Loss, and Family Meals

The Family Fork Podcast: Does Perimenopause Impact Gut Health
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

You hear the phrase everywhere: gut health. It’s on product labels, social media, and talked about by every wellness guru. But what does that even mean? More importantly, how does your gut health get impacted in perimenopause? And how are you supposed to fix it when you’re already juggling a full life? Trust me, I […]

Episode 63: Does Perimenopause Impact Gut Health?

The Family Fork podcast ep 62 Perimenopause Nutrition on a Budget
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

Today, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: food! But we’re not just talking about what to eat; we’re talking about how to do it in perimenopause, without spending a fortune. I know what you might be thinking—eating healthy, especially with an anti-inflammatory focus, is expensive. Maybe you have a big family to feed, […]

Episode 62: Perimenopause Nutrition on a Budget

The Family Fork Podcast How To Lose 1 lb/week in perimenopause
Perimenopause, Podcast

Feel like you’ll never get anywhere with perimenopause weight loss? You’re not alone! It can feel like your body is working against you, making it impossible to see consistent results. You might be exhausted, feeling a little fluffy around the middle, and wondering if this is just your new normal. I see you, and I […]

Episode 61: How To Lose 1 Lb/Week In Perimenopause

The Family Fork podcast episode Anti-Inflammatory Diet and weight loss
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

You’ve heard me say it before: perimenopause and midlife can feel like an uphill battle. You’re juggling a career, a family, and all the stress that comes with it, and it feels like your body is just not on your team. You’re tired, you’re bloated, and the number on the scale just keeps creeping up […]

Episode 60: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Weight Loss: Does It Work?

The Family Fork Podcast Ep 59: 5 Biggest Health Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)
Perimenopause, Podcast

Feeling like you’re stuck in a cycle of “I’ve tried everything, but nothing works”? I hear you, and honestly, I’ve been there myself. For over a decade, I’ve been on a health journey, and while I’ve done a lot of healing and made a bunch of changes, I’ve also made a ton of mistakes. The […]

Episode 59: 5 Biggest Health Mistakes I’ve Made (So You Don’t Have To)

The Family Fork Podcast Ep 58: Busy Mom's Guide to Fast, Healthy Meals
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Podcast

Do you dread making dinner? Can’t come up with healthy options that your family will eat, too? Stuck eating more than your fair share of takeout? With all of the recommendations out there for midlife moms (more fiber! more protein! eat healthy, and get more sleep!), its not surprising that you’re overwhelmed with info. And […]

Episdoe 58: Busy Mom’s Guide to Fast, Healthy Meals

The Family Fork Episode 57: How My Darkest Day Was A Turning Point For My Health Perimenopause Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Perimenopause, Podcast

Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like “healthy” and “anti-inflammatory” food means “no fun.” It’s absolutely possible, but it helps when you have a few boundaries or guardrails in place. In this episode, we’re doing things a little differently and getting deep into our feelings. I’m sharing […]

Episode 57: How My Darkest Day Was A Turning Point For My Health

The Family Fork Episode 56: Building Muscles Your Blueprint for Better Health
Fitness, Perimenopause, Podcast

You hear it everywhere these days: building muscle is an absolute MUST for women in midlife. As a midlife woman, who is also recovering from breast cancer, I’ve been taking a deep dive into my own health. What I’ve learned about muscle is truly staggering. The statistics on bone fractures and falls for older women […]

Episode 56: Building Muscle: Your Blueprint for Better Health

Does sugar cause inflammation? Does it impact your body in perimenopause?
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Podcast

I know what you’re thinking when you see this episode title: is sugar really that bad, and can it impact inflammation? Maybe you’re like me a few years ago, telling yourself, “I eat pretty clean, I don’t really have that much sugar.” (But, you’re still struggling to lose weight, even though you think your nutrition […]

Episode 55: The Scoop On Sugar + Inflammation: Is It Really That Bad?