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Should kids eat an anti-inflammatory diet
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It’s a polarizing topic, but one that we should care about TODAY: the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet for our kids. You might think kids should just be kids, but what if the food they’re eating is secretly causing hyperactivity, poor concentration, and long-term health risks? This week, Ashley makes a compelling case for why […]

Episode 52: Should Kids Eat An Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

Weight loss motivation podcast episode
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How often do you feel stuck by your own thoughts? Constantly telling yourself, “I don’t have time,” “I can’t stay motivated,” or “This will never work for me?” This week on The Family Fork, we’re diving deep into the limiting beliefs that hold us back from achieving our health goals. It’s easy to mistake our […]

Episode 29: “I’m Not Motivated” and Other Thoughts You Believe About Weight Loss

Perimenopause weight loss
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How would you like THE solution to perimenopause weight loss? It’s one thing to have the strategy (which we covered in Episode 15, which is Part 1 of this conversation). In today’s episode, you’re getting a complete coaching session, to help you develop YOUR solution for losing weight…finally! And it doesn’t have anything to do […]

Episode 16: Creating Perimenopause Weight Loss Goals Part 2: Your Solution

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How would you like to build your exact strategy for losing weight in perimenopause, and know that it was going to work for YOU?! Wouldn’t that be great? Losing weight in perimenopause is really a two-part project. First, you have to nail the strategy – the nutrition, the workouts, the timing. Then, you have to […]

Episode 15: Creating Perimenopause Weight Loss Goals Part 1: The Strategy

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Struggling to lose weight in perimenopause? If you’re doing any of the things we talk about in this episode, you may think you’re helping weight loss…but you’re not! If you’re sitting there feeling bloated, overweight, and fed up (thanks to crazy hormones in perimenopause!), it’s easy to give up and think “well, this is just […]

Episode 18: These 5 Things Won’t Help Perimenopause Weight Loss

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Feel like you’ve tried absolutely everything to lose weight in midlife, but nothing seems to work? It’s natural to want to blame perimenopause, hormones, or your age. And in desperation you start looking for a supplement, medication, or quick diet to help you kickstart weight loss. But what if progress required something more? What if […]

Episode 26: The Real Reason It’s Hard To Lose Weight Over 40

Healthy Snacks for Kids
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If you have a love-hate relationship with snacks (and struggle to find healthy snacks for after school), this episode is for you! While snacks can be a good part of a healthy day, they’re often a source of stress, power struggles, and guilt for moms. This week, we’re diving into how to reclaim snack time […]

Episode 51: Healthy Snacks For Kids (and YOU!)

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Tired of the dinnertime struggle? Juggling perimenopause, family, and healthy eating can feel like a constant battle. This week on The Family Fork, we’re tackling a common challenge: how to get your family on board with anti-inflammatory eating, without the drama. We’ll explore a unique approach – think of it as “project managing” your family’s […]

Episode 27: How To Get Your Family On Board With Anti-Inflammatory Eating

3 lessons for a healthier life
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Get ready! We’re celebrating a major milestone: the 50th episode of The Family Fork podcast! To mark the occasion, Ashley gets vulnerable, sharing her personal journey—from healing after an abusive marriage to navigating cancer—to reveal the three most important lessons she’s learned about health and life. Whether you’re just beginning or starting over for the […]

Episode 50: We All Start Somewhere (3 Lessons To Start)

The Family Fork podcast cover Reducing Inflammation
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You hear it all the time, “reduce inflammation”, but do you know WHY it really matters? It’s more than just bloating or puffy hands; it’s a silent force that can affect your brain, joints, and overall health. This week on The Family Fork, Ashley gives you 5 compelling reasons why you need to start reducing […]

Episode 49: Reducing Inflammation (and WHY You Need To Start Today!)