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The Family Fork Perimenopause and Cravings the Connection and the Solution
Perimenopause, Podcast

Raise your hand if your cravings have gotten worse in perimenopause? Like finding yourself standing in front of the pantry at 9:00 PM, wondering how you ended up halfway through a bag of Hershey’s Kisses or chips after a perfectly healthy day? If you’ve been beating yourself up for a “lack of discipline,” it’s not […]

Episode 75: Perimenopause and Cravings: The Connection and the Solution

The Family Fork Episode 73 Perimenopause Weight Loss: 5-Step Framework for Success
Mindset, Perimenopause, Podcast

Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like you’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing sticks. In the previous episode, we talked about the nuts and bolts of nutrition and fitness strategy—the “what” of losing weight. Today, we are digging into the “how,” and it has […]

Episode 73: (Part 2) Perimenopause Weight Loss: 5-Step Framework for Success

The Family Fork Ep 72: (Part 1) Perimenopause Weight Loss: Your Simple Strategy For Nutrition and Workouts
Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Fitness, Perimenopause, Podcast

When it comes to midlife weight loss, you probably think you need “more discipline” or “more willpower”. Not true! What is true is that your strategy isn’t built for a busy, midlife mom in perimenopause. Most of us try to DIY our way through nutrition, diets, and workouts. But when it seems like you’ve tried […]

Episode 72: (Part 1) Perimenopause Weight Loss: Your Simple Strategy For Nutrition and Workouts

Mindset, Perimenopause, Podcast

At the beginning of a new year, you probably feel that familiar nudge. You know the one: the “New Year, New Me” excitement where you buy the fancy apps, the matching yoga pants, and print out a meal plan so organized it belongs in a museum…all in the hopes of having successful health resolutions in […]

Episode 70: THE Mindset Shift for Successful Health Resolutions

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

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?

The Family Fork Podcast 3 Steps For Healthy Habits That Stick
Podcast

Feel like you’re lacking “motivation” or “discipline” to build healthy habits? What if you could build habits that stick without either of those things? This week, Ashley shares three unconventional tips for building healthy habits, from her 10+ years of experience, that will help you finally create lasting change. Get ready to challenge everything you […]

Episode 53: 3 Steps For Healthy Habits That Stick

The Family Fork Episode 43 How Are you really doing?
Podcast

Ever scroll through social media and feel crushing resentment, seeing everyone else living their “best summer ever” while yours feels… less than ideal? You are not alone! This week, Ashley gets raw and honest about her own challenging summer, filled with a breast cancer diagnosis, family caregiving, and busy schedules. ❌ This isn’t an episode […]

Episode 43: Be Honest, How Are You REALLY? (I’ll Go First)

Podcast

Get ready for an episode that truly unlocks the magic behind your summer goals! We’ve talked about workouts, healthy meals, and time blocking, but today, we’re diving into the most powerful tool of all: your mindset. I share how our thoughts and feelings directly shape our reality. If you’ve ever felt stuck with “not enough […]

Episode 39: THINK Your Way To A Healthy Summer (Summer Success #4)

Podcast

Are you dreaming of a confident and energized summer? Well, dream no more! This week, we’re kicking off an exciting “Summer Success Series” designed to help you make your summer dreams a reality. It’s time to stop wishing and start planning for the summer you deserve! This episode gets you started with a 3-part approach […]

Episode 36: Working out for Weight Loss