Explore every episode of the podcast Heart Led Wellness
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| 165: She became naturally thin and met the love of her life: Maddy’s Heart Led Eating transformation | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:33:47 | |
Imagine healing your relationship with food and your body so deeply that you have to leave the program you joined lol. This is exactly what happened to my Heart Led Eating client, Maddy! She told me last week that she no longer needed to be in the alumni group because she has NOTHING left to heal with food. She’s fully living like a naturally thin woman, and this is the story of how she got here. We discuss… Growing up thin and placing your identity in that How controlling and obsessing over food backfires Orthorexia and going plant based to try and feel in control Gut issues, missing periods, and health issues Getting hunger and fullness cues back What it actually means to “regulate your nervous system” How healing her relationship with food led to Maddy quitting her job and finding the love of her life 🔗 Links JOIN HEART LED EATING Free root cause quiz Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer | |||
| 164: How to become NATURALLY thin (instead of FORCEFULLY thin) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:30:26 | |
There are two ways to be thin: ('ve lived both of them) One feels like white-knuckling every single day…tracking, controlling, obsessing about protein, terrified of what happens the moment you stop. The other feels like nothing. Like you just live your life and your body takes care of itself. In this episode I'm sharing my full personal experience of both sides, what the difference actually looks like on a body, and exactly what needs to happen to make the shift from forcefully thin to naturally thin. I discuss...
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| 155: She wanted to start Ozempic…but she became a natural eater instead: Kayla’s Heart Led Eating transformation | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:29:20 | |
If you’re an intelligent, high achieving woman and you’re confused about why you can’t “figure out” the food and body stuff…this episode is for you! Kayla shares exactly how she went from controlling every part of her exercise and food routine and fighting with her body, to eating like a naturally thin woman where eating is second nature.
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| 65: Why I'm no longer vegan: A new perspective on nutrition, questioning plant based narratives | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:04:22 | |
This is a BIG episode! After 7 years of eating a plant-based diet, I have shifted out of this pattern of eating into a new era of food freedom. Over the past 6 months, I’ve made some big changes in how I eat and I am unpacking why in this episode. I cover physical, mental, and emotional aspects of veganism and eating animal products again. This episode isn’t about nutrition dogma, and I encourage you to listen with an open curious mind.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 64: How to make decisions for your future self: The secret behind my devotion to health | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:37:28 | |
Do you think about how your choices today are affecting a future version of you? So many people ask me how I stay so “disciplined” and motivated with my healthy lifestyle, and I’m sharing something deeper on this subject today. It’s not discipline, it’s devotion to my future self. In this episode I talk about how the habits you create will compound to create the life you dream of. It’s not about luck…it’s about choice.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 63: How to have an emotional day without emotionally eating: A personal example from my week | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:29:15 | |
In my past, when I would have challenging or stressful weeks, food would be the thing to ground me down at the end of the day. But now that I’ve healed my relationship with food, I can have emotional days or weeks and food still feels just as easy as it usually does. In today’s episode I share exactly how you can have this freedom in your own life. You can feel in control around food even when your life or emotions are feeling out of control.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 61: How to feel confident in your body during summer (and any season) | 28 May 2024 | 00:32:39 | |
It’s swimsuit season finally! If you’re someone who struggles with your relationship with your body and with food, this season might bring more anxiety than excitement. Are you frustrated that your summer clothes from last year feel tighter? Are you self conscious every time you go to the pool? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how you can end this exhausting battle and actually feel good in your skin (no matter what the season is). I believe at your core, you really do love the way you look…and if you don’t believe me, listen to this episode!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 60: Healing isn't complicated: If you don't feel good, you're missing one of these 3 things! | 21 May 2024 | 00:45:44 | |
I am BACK BABY! After taking a few weeks off the podcast, I have a really important message I want to share with you today. If you are on a physical or mental healing journey and you feel like you’ve tried allllll the things and still don’t feel good…this one is for you. I want you to know that healing your body is actually very simple, and if you still don’t feel good, you are missing one of these 3 key ingredients.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off Heart and Soil Supplements (Beef Glandulars) Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Wavesy! | |||
| HLW will be back in a few weeks! | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:02:56 | |
I know it's Tuesday, but I'm taking a brief break from our usual weekly episode! I am working hard behind the scenes on a big project that I can't wait to announce soon, as well as dedicating time to my ever expanding 1-1 coaching client load! (If you're one of my clients...I LOVE YOU). Be back in a few weeks with more episodes! In the meantime, here's where you can find me! Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Buy a Custom Guided Regulation Practice made specifically for you with love by me! Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off Heart and Soil Supplements (Beef Glandulars) Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Wavesy! | |||
| 59: You don't need more detox...you need more nourishment | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:47:55 | |
When you’re health starts to fall apart, it’s easy to think you need to double down on your supplements and detox harder. But just like anything in life, we need balance in order to truly thrive. I often see people trying to fix their health issues with more detox protocols, more biohacks, more strict diets, and doubling down on their regimented routines. Yes this might work for some time, but if we don’t also prioritize nourishment and rest, it can backfire. What does nourishment even mean? How can you properly nourish your body and soul so you have the energy to detox? I answer all of this and more in today’s episode!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off Heart and Soil Supplements (Beef Glandulars) CellCore Bioscience Supplements patient direct code: F1zYmPyg Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! | |||
| 58: Wellness hacks: Coffee enemas...how they can change your health and pro tips to supercharge them | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:46:05 | |
In the first episode of my “Wellness Hacks” series, I’m sharing about a health hack that has been life changing for me in my health journey! Coffee enemas are one of my favorite biohacks and a way I support my organs of detoxification in or toxic modern world. This subject may be taboo in the “normal” world, but in the health and wellness space, we need to talk about it! In this episode, I share my own personal experience with using coffee enemas over the past 5 years and I dive deep into the benefits you may experience yourself.
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Links Mentioned My favorite coffee enema bag and start up kit (use code HLW for 10% off) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) 1-on-1 Coaching info Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (Sodium Butyrate and PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off CellCore Bioscience Supplements patient direct code: F1zYmPyg Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! | |||
| 57: How to actually lower your cortisol: 12 root causes of high cortisol that are rarely talked about | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:48:45 | |
Everyone is talking about how excess cortisol is at the root of so many chronic symptoms. I see IG posts every day that say lowering cortisol will effortlessly make you lose weight, reduce bloating, clear your skin, balance your hormones, etc. And while I do agree that cortisol can drive chronic illness, I think there is a big piece of this discussion that isn’t talked about enough: what is driving the cortisol up in the first place? Hint: it’s so much more than just being mentally “stressed.” In this episode I go into SO much detail around the things that raise cortisol, beyond just the typical emotional stressors and mental overwhelm.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (Sodium Butyrate and PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off CellCore Bioscience Supplements patient direct code: F1zYmPyg Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! | |||
| 55: Are you addicted to your struggle? Why you are doing all the right things, but still have health issues | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:27:12 | |
When you are “doing all the right things” to heal some physical issue, but you still aren’t seeing improvements…it’s time to look deeper. Whether it’s acne, your relationship with food, weight loss, digestive issues, or anything else…if you don’t address the subconscious roots of that symptom, it might never go away completely. I see time and time again how we can get addicted to our struggle. We subconsciously love our symptoms, so it’s no wonder they don’t go away! I explore this more deeply in today’s episode and also share tips on how to start creating a new life that doesn’t involve your health issue.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 154: “Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full” is BAD advice | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:26:16 | |
Intuitive eating coaches told me to delete My Fitness Pal and just “eat when I was hungry and stop when I was full.” I did that and gained unnecessary weight! In this episode, I explain why this is bad advice if you want to lose weight and and different approach that led to me losing weight without tracking my calories.
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| 54: Why so many people feel out of control and gain weight when they "eat intuitively" | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
You want to delete My Fitness Pal and start eating intuitively, but you are terrified that you are going to feel out of control and gain a bunch of weight. Sound familiar? I know because I’ve been in your shoes before. The truth is, so many people try to “eat intuitively” without first doing the healing work that lays the foundation for an intuitive relationship with food. That’s what this episode is all about! I give you the exact things that need to be done first, so you can eat intuitively will still feeling in control and having a healthy body too.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 53: (Part 2) Listener Q+A: Eating meat again, the protein obsession, my gut healing protocol, and more! | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:38:41 | |
This is part 2 of the listener Q + A where I answer the remaining questions I didn’t get to last week! There is so much info packed into this episode and I address some big questions I’ve been getting lately around my recent diet change!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off BodyBio Supplements (Sodium Butyrate and PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off CellCore Bioscience Supplements patient direct code: F1zYmPyg | |||
| 52: (Part 1) Listener Q+A: Nervous system dysregulation symptoms, mold toxicity, calorie needs, self soothing with food, and more | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:36:47 | |
It’s the one-year anniversary of the Heart Led Wellness podcast! Woo hoo!!! To celebrate, I am answering listener questions that you sent in on Instagram. I received so many questions that I am doing a part 1 and part 2 to really give these questions the time they deserve.
In part 1, I answer…
Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 51: 7 sneaky signs you’re avoiding FEELING your emotions + The magic that happens when you start to feel again | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:42:44 | |
If you are living your life overthinking, overanalyzing, and intellectualizing things, it might be because your body doesn’t feel safe enough to actually FEEL. And when you aren’t allowing feelings to be processed and moved through your body, you will be prone to physical and mental health issues, and life will feel much more challenging. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 7 specific signs that you’re avoiding your feelings and some of the incredible shifts that happen when your body finally unravels years of suppressed emotions.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Heart Led Eating course information Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness 1-on-1 Coaching info Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 50: Exactly what to do after you overeat: Do I ever overeat now that I’ve healed my relationship with food? | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:40:20 | |
You just overate and are feeling bloated and guilty. Now you’re planning out how you’re going to eat and workout tomorrow to “burn it off.” Before you go down this rabbit hole once again…listen to this episode, where I will completely change your perspective on overeating. I give you a step-by-step process to follow after you’ve overeaten so you don’t fall back into the binge-restrict cycle. I also answer a common question I get from my clients and followers, “Ashlyn, now that you’ve healed your relationship with food, do you ever overeat?”
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 49: The one FOOD that can lower anxiety, stress, adrenaline, cortisol, and help you HEAL trauma | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:34:51 | |
Eating more of this one food could be a game changer in your nervous system regulation journey. I have seen drastic changes in my own mental health and the emotional balance of my clients when they eat more of this food. Following up on last week’s episode (about how caffeine impacts adrenaline and cortisol), this episode explores a special food that can help lower those stress hormones in your body.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 48: Why I don’t drink coffee and never will: How caffeine impacts your nervous system and healing capacity | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:41:14 | |
Caffeine is the most normalized drug in our society. It’s such a part of our daily lives, that we often don’t sit back to question how this artificial stimulation is really impacting our adrenals and nervous system. In today’s episode, I am sharing exactly why I recommend you stop consuming caffeine if you are wanting to regulate your nervous system or heal trauma. Stay for the end of the episode where I share nervous system friendly coffee brands too!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 47: Too much of a good thing is a bad thing: How perfectionism, extremes, and all or nothing thinking keeps you stuck mentally and physically | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
Cold plunges every morning at 5 am! No added fats in your diet! 12,000 steps per day! It’s easy to take things to the extreme in health and wellness in an attempt to feel good. But this extreme approach often backfires and doesn’t bring us the vitality we are truly looking for. Today, I’m diving into why we have parts of us that crave extremes, perfection, and all or nothing thinking. These parts of us are often protecting us from something much deeper and when we bring love and healing to that pain, then we can live our lives with much more ease and flexibility. Listen to learn how!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 46: The 6 root reasons for why you can't stop overeating at night! (and how to heal them) | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:32:53 | |
You’re laying in bed with a full stomach feeling guilty (once again) and promising yourself that tomorrow will be different. Overeating/binge eating at night is a very common trap so many people fall into. Instead of giving you surface level tips (like brushing your teeth after dinner or going to bed early) I want you to actually HEAL the roots of this! That way you won’t even remember the last time you overate and it feels effortless to do so. Listen to this episode for a deep dive into 6 root causes for night time overeating. I discuss… Why you overeat at night but not in the morning Why tips/tricks to stop overeating aren’t the best solution Why you don’t need more willpower 6 of the biggest root causes I see in my clients who overeat at night What turns on your body’s survival mechanisms to eat? How chewing activates your vagus nerve How your nervous system impacts your drive to eat How does our hyper masculinized world impact our connection with our bodies? How our lack of play impacts our relationship with food Why you tell yourself you “deserve a treat” How suppressed emotions and trauma can make you overeat The difference between physical and emotional hunger What is habitual hunger? How to effortlessly stop overeating at night Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts | |||
| 44: Parasites can make you hate yourself: How parasites affect your nervous system, mental, and emotional health | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:51:08 | |
Studies show you are 4x more likely to struggle with your mental health if you have a parasite! Certain parasites have even been linked to low self-esteem and self-directed aggression! Wow! Parasites are a huge missing link to the holistic health puzzle and play a huge role in the health of your gut, hormones, skin, and even your nervous system. In this episode, I’m breaking down parasites and how they related to your mental/emotional health specifically. This was a huge piece of my healing journey and it is for many of my clients as well.
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 153: Exactly how I became NATURALLY THIN after 15 years of eating disorders | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:24:17 | |
I’m sharing parts of my story today that I’ve never shared before. In this episode, I share exactly how I healed my relationship with food, lost 20 pounds, and become a naturally thin person after a lifetime of disordered eating and feeling out of control with food. I share…
🔗 Links JOIN HEART LED EATING Free root cause quiz Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Wavesy | |||
| 43: What track are you getting back on? New year’s weight loss, binge/restrict cycles, my body goals for 2024, and a blueprint for permanent healing | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:37:12 | |
“New year, new you” but make it non-extreme and not orthorexic! I hear people say all the time in January that they want to “get back on track” with food and exercise…but what does this actually mean? What if the track you’re trying to get back on is the wrong track and won’t bring you the health and lightness that you’re looking for? Listen to learn how you can approach new year’s resolutions around food and your body so you can actually heal for good. If you do this the right way, 2024 could be the year you finally set yourself free from the food and body struggle!
Listen to learn…
Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by Cam Roberts Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 42: Listener Q+A: Weight loss, coffee enemas, nervous system regulation, hormone healing, supplements, and more! | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:43:02 | |
Answering your questions about all things nervous system regulation, hormone balance, detox practices, gut health, and food/body healing! If you have a question you want me to answer on a future podcast episode, you can always message me on Instagram (@heart.led.wellness) and I will add it to the list!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info My favorite coffee enema supplies (code HLW for 10% off) Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 41: WHEN you eat matters: How to use “within day energy balance” to get your period back and balance your hormones | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:39:45 | |
Balancing your hormones is so much more than just eating enough. Something that can hold your body back from finding true hormone balance could be when you’re eating not just how much you eat. Whether you’re missing your period (hypothalamic amenorrhea), have PCOS, endometriosis, heavy/painful periods, or intense PMS symptoms…this episode will give you insight into eating for balanced hormones. And for the men listening too, I explain how this information applies to you and your health as well! I answer...
Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) JOIN Heart Led Eating My DIY Somatics Masterclass Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) 1-on-1 Coaching info Email me: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 40: Your perfume is dysregulating your nervous system: How different smells affect our adrenals and can create anxiety & depression | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:36:14 | |
The perfume you spray, the shampoo you use, and the face serums you splurge on could be dysregulating your nervous system! Today I’m breaking down exactly how synthetic fragrances can impact your adrenals, neurotransmitters, and hormones to create more anxiety and stress in your body. Yes, all the inner healing work is so important, but your physical health habits are equally as important. Don’t overlook something as simple as swapping out your perfume when it comes to regulating your nervous system and mental health!
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Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) JOIN Heart Led Eating My DIY Somatics Masterclass Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) Email me: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 39: STOP honoring all your cravings!...One thing people get wrong about intuitive eating and what to do instead | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:44:33 | |
Trying to “honor all your cravings” so you don’t feel restricted and deprived isn’t the best solution for true food freedom and long-term health. You care about your nutrition and physical health, and you also don’t want to feel obsessive and orthorexic about what you eat…but how do you find that balance? In this episode I explore the difference between cravings and your intuition. After listening, you will know how to eat from a heart led intuitive place, not just responding to all of your impulses.
I explore…
Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) JOIN Heart Led Eating My DIY Somatics Masterclass Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) Email me: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 38: When you know what to do but it feels IMPOSSIBLE to do it in the moment: The missing link to healing for good and actually making changes in your life | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:41:00 | |
You’ve read all the self-help books, listened to all the podcasts, and follow all the gurus on IG, but you still feel stuck when it comes to implementing what you know. It can be SO frustrating to be in a moment where you know what you “should” do, but you feel like you can’t get yourself to do it. Maybe you catch yourself over or under eating, but you feel like you can’t get yourself to make a different choice. Listen to this episode to learn why this happens and what you can do about it, so you can actually make choices that align with your goals. I dive into...
Links Mentioned Free Root Cause Identifier Quiz! (see what the root cause of your food struggles is) JOIN Heart Led Eating My DIY Somatics Masterclass Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!) Email me: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Intro music created and produced by Wavesy! Disclaimer: Nothing in this episode is to be taken as medical advice. Please speak to your own physician or functional medicine practitioner before making changes in your life. | |||
| 37: Navigating Thanksgiving with intuitive eating AND health in mind: Binge free, guilt free, obsession free holidays | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:52:33 | |
Holidays should be a time to celebrate with family and friends, but if food is the only thing on your mind, you can’t be fully present for that joy. Overeating, feeling guilty, comparing your portions to other people, not knowing how to navigate your food preferences at gatherings, dealing with food pushers, and worrying about gaining weight are common holiday struggles. I’m here to tell you that this doesn’t have to be your reality when you heal your relationship with food for good. Listen to this episode to learn a better way that will leave you feeling good in your body on January 1st.
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| 33: Feeling bad about your body? Don’t fall into these 2 common traps that will keep you stuck! | 18 Nov 2023 | 00:42:47 | |
When you have bad body image days (or months like I used to) what do you do about it? Have you ever said “screw it” around food and eaten more than your body wanted, leaving you feeling sick and guilty? Or do you wonder why sometimes you get super obsessive around food and have to count every calorie and look at every ingredient before you can eat it? Today I’m talking about why this happens from a nervous system perspective, and what you can do about it to end these cycles for good. I feel more passionate than ever before about helping you heal your relationship with your body and food once and for all so you can spend your precious time on earth doing something more important than worrying about if you will eat dessert or not.
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| 36: Potatoes help regulate the nervous system: Mind blowing information on how whole carbs impact your emotional health | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:38:56 | |
What you choose to eat everyday plays a huge role in your mental health and nervous system health. The nervous system inside your gut is extremely important in your moods, emotions, and ability to handle stress. Whole food carbohydrates are especially important for creating a healthy nervous system, and this episode explains why! Having nutritional knowledge like this about how to best support your body is key in healing your relationship with food. You don’t have to give up your love for health just because you want to eat “intuitively”. You can have both health and food freedom!
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| 35: Surprising benefits of having a natural period (not hormonal birth control) & how to get it back if it’s missing: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery low down | 07 Nov 2023 | 01:06:41 | |
Missing your period? Taking hormonal birth control? Listen to learn the surprising negative health effects of not ovulating or having a natural period. Hypothalamic amenorrhea occurs when your period goes missing due to stress (physical, mental, or emotional stressors) and is more common than you might think! If you are wanting to heal your relationship with food and also get your period back, this episode is for you! Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes addressing common myths about HA recovery like if you can be vegan and still recover, how to lose weight after recovery, and how long it takes to get your period back!
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| 152: Wellness trends ARE NOT the answer: Erin’s Heart Led Eating journey | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:38:26 | |
Eating isn’t meant to be so complicated and you’re meant to live in a body that’s not carrying excess. In today’s episode, Erin is sharing exactly what she did to heal her relationship with food, release excess storage, and land safely in her body through Heart Led Eating. We dive into…
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| 34: How to eat sweets without losing control: A practical guide for eating soul foods on holidays (or any day) | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:43:23 | |
It’s Halloween!!!!... which means it’s the start of the holiday season in America! For so many people (including my previous self) the holidays are full of stress and obsession over food and body things! There are so many gatherings centered around food, and especially desserts. How can you navigate this without feeling out of control? Listen to today’s episode to learn how you can eat these delicious treats (on holidays or any day) without overdoing it and disrespecting your body’s desire to feel physically good. You can have both…soul pleasure and a healthy body.
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| 32: Is “high vibe” living making you sick? Why negative emotions aren’t a problem and how FEELING them makes you more magnetic | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:44:07 | |
Stress doesn’t cause disease! Anger doesn’t cause disease! Trying to be positive and high vibe all the time so you don’t attract negative things into your life misses a huge part of the picture…YOU. You are the one holding your emotions and how you hold them matters more than the emotion itself! In this episode I explain how suppressing negative emotions can backfire on our health, relationship with food, and ability to manifest good things. Regulating. your nervous system can make you a magnetic manifestor that attracts more amazing things in your life…not because you are “high vibe” all the time, but because you change your baseline of operating.
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| 31: My story from rock bottom to heart-led-living: How perfectionism, disordered eating, and mental/physical health issues almost took my life and how I came back home to myself | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
This is a big episode. I finally feel ready to open up and share the vulnerable and intimate details of my own story. People and clients often ask me how I got into the world of health and wellness, coaching, nervous system regulation, food freedom, and mental health…and it’s all because of my own personal evolution. I live and breathe everything I share about on my podcast because it truly changed my life. Listen to this episode to learn how I went from rock bottom (severe mental health challenges and physical health struggles) to thriving and feeling so in love with life! I hope this heart-to-heart conversation can inspire someone out there to shift their own life and choose recovery.
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| 30: Food cravings come from the nervous system: How eating feels in each of the 3 nervous system states & tips for getting back to regulation | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:46:48 | |
Have you ever tried to use willpower to keep yourself from eating your cravings? Or confused about why you end up on the couch with a bag of salty chips every night, despite your efforts? Or maybe you don’t understand why you never feel satisfied or full at the end of a meal? All of these examples can be explained through the lens of the nervous system! In today’s episode, I am expanding on how our food cravings shift depending on what state of the nervous system we are in. Eating feels very different in each of the 3 states, and you can use this information to give yourself the support you are needing to come back into regulation.
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| 29: 5 things no one is telling you about the power of walking for your nervous system + why 10,000 steps per day is a scam | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:34:49 | |
You may be familiar with the benefits of walking for your physical health, but are you aware of the mind blowing benefits of walking for your nervous system? Walking is one of the most accessible resources you can have in your nervous system support toolkit! In this episode I dive into what happens on a brain, nervous system, and hormone level in the body when we go for a walk. I also answer the question of how much walking is necessary to receive these benefits, and debunk the common advice to aim for 10,000 steps per day.
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| 27: Sabotaging your goals: How your nervous system keeps you from reaching your potential | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:34:28 | |
Do you say you want one thing but can’t seem to stick with the habits needed to get there? You say you want to lose weight, but you find yourself overeating every night. Or you say you want to get your period back and balance your hormones, but you keep doing intense workouts and restricting your food? Self-sabotage is a very common trap to fall into! But there is a deeper root cause to self-sabotage that is often not talked about…u]you are not “broken” and there is nothing wrong with you. What if self-sabotage was actually a way your nervous system kept you feeling safe? Listen to this episode find out the real meaning behind self-sabotage and how you can let go of it for good!
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| 26: A day in the life of regulating my nervous system: Practical habits, routines, and practices to support your nervous system! | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:49:39 | |
Talk about “regulating your nervous system” is everywhere, but what does this actually mean in the context of a normal day of life? In this episode, I go through an entire day in my own life and share all the little (and big) tips I have for supporting my own nervous system. Your routines, habits, and lifestyle practices greatly impact the health of your nervous system, as does the deeper inner healing work. I cover it all in this episode, from super practical tips to the subtle inner shifts you can make to feel more grounded on a daily basis.
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| 25: Your body’s built-in calorie calculator! Deep dive into hunger and fullness cues | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:44:19 | |
If you’ve ever been on a diet before or had a disordered relationship with food, there’s a good chance that you’ve lost touch with your body’s built in calorie calculator…your hunger and fullness cues. You might wonder how some people can just leave a few bites on their plate without any thought. Or how they can turn down a donut offered to them at work because they “aren’t hungry.” Listen to this episode to learn the mechanisms behind hunger and fullness cues and just how brilliant your body is! There is so much magic that can happen when you re-connect with your body and re-learn how to be a “natural eater.”
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| 24: Body comparison: The surprising root cause, how to stop, and how nervous system regulation can help | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:46:01 | |
Are you constantly comparing your body and what you eat to other people? Thinking to yourself, “I wish I could look like her!” This is such a common struggle, but it doesn’t have to be your reality forever! However, I’m not going to tell you to just “stop comparing” and love yourself now. There is so much more to this story and this episode dives deep into the roots of comparison and how the nervous system fits into this puzzle too!
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| 21: People pleasing, good girl syndrome, perfectionism, and being highly sensitive: You need to grow your nervous system capacity! | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:47:32 | |
There’s a common pattern I see in people who struggle with their relationship with food, acne, perfectionism, people pleasing, and control. It has to do with your ability to handle charge in your nervous system. No amount of surface level tips to manage stress (like taking deep breaths, going for a walk, meditating, calling a friend, etc) are going to heal the root cause of this pattern! In this episode, we are going deep and straight into the roots of why you feel so obsessive, sensitive, and stressed out…and what you can do about it to finally feel more balanced.
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| 151: FULL but want to keep eating? Exactly what to do… | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:26:24 | |
You know that moment when you feel physically full but have a desire to keep eating? You think you’re just “addicted” to food or that you lack willpower, but this isn’t true! In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to break this habit so you can eat like a naturally lean woman instead.
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| 20: The importance of separating food and exercise: Take the pressure off exercise for weight loss | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:38:54 | |
Do you change what you eat depending on how “hard” you went in the gym? Or do you feel like you need to “burn off” that extra serving of pasta from last night with an extra long HIIT session? These are examples of pairing food and exercise together in a way that keeps you stuck in your head and obsessive. Healing your relationship with food and exercise means disconnecting the two and making food and movement decisions based on your body’s cues! Listen to this episode to find out how to take the pressure off of exercise to maintain your weight.
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| 18: Body insecurity: How feeling uncomfortable in your skin keeps you stuck and how to heal it | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
Feeling insecure in your body or within yourself in general might be something that you’ve gotten used to…but what does it actually mean? What does the sensation of insecurity feel like within your body, and what can you do to let go of this feeling? This episode explores body insecurity, how this feeling may be keeping you from reaching your health goals, and practical ways you can dissolve the insecurity.
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| 17: Fun episode! How traveling can deepen your life: Interview with Dr. Michael Brein | 27 Jun 2023 | 01:04:27 | |
How can you use traveling to become a better version of yourself? Dr. Micheal Brein is known as the Travel Psychologist TM and answers this question and more. He is an author, lecturer, travel storyteller, adventurer, and publisher of travel books and guides. He regularly appears in newspapers, magazine, blogs, and radio programs to discuss the psychology of travel. I met Michael when he was my Uber driver on Bainbridge Island in Washington, and I knew I wanted to have him on the podcast to hear more of his wisdom! We discuss…
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