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86: What your food habits tell me about your nervous system
3 december 2024 · 35 min
The odd things you do with food might not be so “odd” when you see how they are related to your nervous system. And you’re so not alone with these food behaviors, as millions of humans are doing the exact same thing in secret. Today I’m sharing 7 food behaviors I hear from clients all the time (and I’ve experienced them in my past too!) and what they mean about your nervous system! Lees meer
I discuss…
7 behaviors you may be doing with food and what they mean about your nervous system
Why you want to eat in private and hide your eating
How your parents may have contributed to your food habits today
Feeling like desserts and treats are “bad”
Why you cut slivers off the brownies on the counter
How rejecting your sweet tooth backfires
The root cause of calorie counting in your head
Why you feel protective over your food
Why you feel out of control when other people cook for you
Why you feel like a bottomless pit with food at the end of the day
How watching “what I eat in a day videos” could be a sign of a lack of trust
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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85: The ultimate holiday eating survival guide: binge free, guilt free, weight gain free
26 november 2024 · 29 min
What if the holidays didn’t have to be a guaranteed binge-fest, weight gain, and out of control time with food? What if you could move through this season thoroughly enjoying your favorite foods while still feeling peacefully in control and light and lean in your physical body? This could be your reality, and I’m sharing some hot tips with you today to make it happen! Lees meer
I discuss…
How to navigate the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and other holidays without feeling out of control with food
How to prioritize your health and body goals AND your soul’s desire for pleasure
5 specific tips to help you have food ease this holiday season
What holiday eating used to feel like for me, vs what it feels like now after healing my relationship with food
Setting loving flexible boundaries with soul foods
Is saying “no” to cravings restricting yourself?
How to support your nervous system through the heightened holiday emotions
My opinion on new years resolutions for weight loss
Links Mentioned
Join my FREE Heart Led Holiday Club Here!
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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84: How to heal your relationship with food without gaining a bunch of weight
19 november 2024 · 25 min
What if you didn’t need to gain a ton of excess weight in order to recover from disordered eating? What if there was a version of food freedom that included the part of you who craves feeling light and healthy in your physical body? (Hint: this reality is 100% an option!) In today’s episode I’m sharing my unpopular opinion around weight gain in disordered eating recovery. There is so much nuance to this conversation and I feel that it’s time to talk about it! Lees meer
I discuss…
My unpopular opinion around weight gain in disordered eating recovery
The reason why women gain unnecessary weight in recovery
Justifying overeating in the name of “food freedom”
How eating “whatever, whenever” can be another form of disordered eating
How to actually HEAL your relationship with food without gaining unnecessary weight
My version of food freedom that also includes honoring your physical health and body goals
My personal journey of weight gain
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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83: 5 Mistakes I made while trying to heal my relationship with food (don’t fall for these traps)
12 november 2024 · 27 min
I wish I could have learned these 5 mistakes earlier on in
my healing journey so I could have found food freedom much more quickly! But today, I’m sharing them with you so you can expedite your own healing journey and get to the version of you who feels at peace around food and in your body at quantum speed. Lees meerI discuss…
The true reality of healing my relationship with food
The biggest mistakes I’ve made while healing my relationship
with foodThe “ah ha” moment I had when I learned a shocking truth
about the nervous systemThe root causes I struggled with that were driving my issues
My version of going “all in” for recovery without giving up
your nutrition passionThe dangers of eating “intuitively” without healing first
How to find balance between your passion for health and
desire for food freedomWhat if you’re a coach or nutritionist yourself and you
secretly struggle with food?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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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82: Supporting your nervous system and navigating food when the world feels out of control and chaotic
5 november 2024 · 36 min
This might be one of the most important episodes I’ve ever made. Our world is at a tipping point where we can either evolve into a new beautiful reality, or we can crumble. And the path we choose to go down will be chosen by YOU. We each need to call our power back and learn how to navigate stress in a productive way (without eating our emotions away or obsessively tracking food to cope). In this episode I share how to manage an out of control world without feeling out of control yourself. Lees meer
I discuss…
How to have an effortless relationship with food even when things are chaotic
How access to worldwide news at our finger tips negatively affects our nervous systems
Why being empathic can make world stress feel even more intense
What makes someone more sensitive to the energy of others
What happens to your nervous system when the world has a lot going on
How fear of survival is knit into your cells from your ancestors
Why food can help you cope with feeling out of control
How stress may affect your hunger and fullness
How to set boundaries with the news
How do deal with the “guilt” of not participating in news culture
How to change the direction of the world by focusing on your genius instead of the news
Being responsibly aware instead of obsessed with news
How to process global feelings through your body
Calling in your power to create the world you want
How I still feel positive about where the world is at
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
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
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81: Macronutrients: Why you’re so confused about what macro ratio to eat and how to find your unique blend of protein/fat/carbs
29 oktober 2024 · 24 min
If you’re confused about what combo of proteins, fats, and carbs to eat…this episode is for you! More than ever, people are so lost about what to eat. There is so much contradicting information out there and it can feel so overwhelming. Today, I’m breaking down how to permanently end this confusion, so you feel rock solid in your own way of eating AND have the tools to know when you need to make a shift in your diet. Lees meer
I discuss…
All the different macronutrient ratios that are popular right now
Why everyone is so confused about the “ideal” ratio of proteins, fats, and carbs
Fear that’s being spread around each macronutrient
The myth that there is one “perfect” macro ratio that will solve all your problems
How your brain is looking for one answer to help you feel safe
The truth about macros
The importance of each macro (protein, fat, carb)
How to know what your ideal macro ratio is right now
The different factors that affect what you need
How to let go of the mental obsession with macros and finally trust
Factors that can affect your health outside of nutrition and what macros you eat
Links Mentioned
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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80: Wellness hacks: Infrared sauna can change your life…seriously
22 oktober 2024 · 43 min
The infrared sauna is an extremely powerful modality that has the potential to transform your health, skin, mood, energy, and longevity! In today’s episode, I discuss the specific mechanisms behind how infrared sauna works as well as my favorite protocols to enhance your sauna time! Lees meer
I discuss…
How our ancestors used saunas for healing and spiritual upgrades
The difference between regular saunas, IR saunas, and red light therapy
What happens to fat and water cells in your body with infrared heat?
Exactly how IR saunas can detox your body
The difference between near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths
How raising your core body temp affects pathogens (bacteria, fungus, parasites, viruses)
What are heat shock proteins and what do they do?
What toxins can be released through sweat in an IR sauna?
How saunas can benefit your nervous system
My own healing journey with infrared saunas (acne, detox, post viral syndrome)
What it means if you don’t sweat very easily
My specific sauna protocols (timing, duration, cycle synching, binders, re-hydrating)
Products Mentioned
My favorite IR Sauna from Therasage (use code HeartLedWellness for 10% off)
Another fav IR sauna blanket from Higher Dose (code HLW15 for 15% off)
BodyBio Supplements (E-Lyte electrolytes) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Supplements, (CellCore Binders for before and after sauna use) Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
Connect With Me
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music create…
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79: Why hyper intelligent women struggle the most with food...and exactly how to heal
15 oktober 2024 · 25 min
If you consider yourself to be highly intelligent, a high
achiever, type A, or a perfectionist…and you also struggle with food and your body, this episode is for you! I have noticed a pattern in my clients and women in the world, where highly successful women struggle the most with food and their weight. In today’s episode, I’m sharing exactly why you might struggle with food as a high achieving woman, and how to heal! Lees meerI discuss…
Why hyper intelligent, high achieving, type A, perfectionist
women struggle the most with foodMy own personal journey of food struggles tied to my intelligence
Why you can figure things out in other areas of your life,
but food and your body feel so confusingBrain led eating vs body led eating
Why knowing so much about nutrition can be detrimental to
your successHow overthinking is a compensatory mechanism for under feeling
The nervous system of high achieving women
How nervous system dysregulation in these women affects food
How to heal your relationship with food as a hyper
intelligent womanLinks 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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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78: Intuitive eating principles I DON’T support as a food freedom coach
8 oktober 2024 · 26 min
The old paradigm of “intuitive eating” needs to CRUMBLE! So many of my clients (and myself) struggle with dropping their genuine desire to feel lean, healthy, fit, and light when they are healing their relationship with food. But I’m here to tell you today, you don’t actually need to drop this desire for health or weight loss in the name of “food freedom.” Lees meer
I discuss…
The huge missing links in the “intuitive eating” world
How unhelpful it is to eat “whatever you want, whenever you
want”Why you don’t need to drop your desire for weight loss in
order to healWhy it’s not “disordered” to care about health and weight
lossHow to release excess weight in a healthy way (if you actually
have weight to lose)Why “anti diet culture” is just as harmful as diet culture
Glorified binge eating that disguised as “food freedom”
Do you need to abandon ALL your food rules in order to heal?
Navigating the scale from a Heart Led place
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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77: How MOLD is making you hungry, puffy, and tired with Nicole Ritter (plus the connection between mold and disordered eating)
17 september 2024 · 55 min
If you’re struggling with gut issues, weight gain, cravings, binge eating, skin issues, fatigue, or brain fog…you need to listen to this episode! Mold is a common root cause of these symptoms that I find in many of my clients and I wanted to bring an expert on this topic onto the show for you! Nicole specializes in root cause healing and has her own mold healing journey to share with us today! Lees meer
We discuss…
Nicole’s own journey healing from mold
How common water damage is in buildings
Signs and symptoms of mold toxicity
Why are some people affected by mold and others aren’t?
How mold affects hunger and fullness cues
How mold affects weight gain and weight loss
The connection between mold and eating disorders
The fascinating GLP1 effect of mycotoxins
How mold affects gut health
How mold affects the nervous system
The inaccuracies of testing for mold in the home
The role nutrition plays in healing
Why veganism is a bad idea when you have mold
How to detox your body from mold
How long does it take to heal from mold?
How to heal from mold if you have low financial resources
Additional modalities to support detoxing from mold
Links Mentioned
Connect with Nicole Ritter on IG @nicoleritterhealth
Work with Nicole's team at Ritter Functional Health
The GLP1 Study we mentioned
Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness
1-on-1 Coaching info
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!)
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
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76: Symptoms I thought were "normal" that were actually coming from my dysregulated nervous system
10 september 2024 · 28 min
There are so many behaviors, habits, and symptoms that we normalize in society that are actually a sign of nervous system dysregulation. Today I am sharing some personal examples from my own healing journey! When you grow your nervous system capacity and learn how to be in your body safely, your entire life can change. You relationship with food, your body, other people, and your health will do a 180 because your body finally feels safe. Lees meer
I discuss…
Things we normalize in society that are actually signs of nervous system dysregulation
How my life completely changed after growing my nervous system capacity
6 things from my own life that changed after regulating my nervous system
How your nervous system affects your relationship with sugar
Waking up in the middle of the night and your cortisol rhythm
The impact of your nervous system on gut health
People pleasing and fawning
Body dysmorphia and body image issues
Being hyper analytical and a research junkie
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
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Supplements, Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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75: Fight or flight eating: How your sympathetic nervous system impacts your relationship with food
3 september 2024 · 38 min
Your relationship with food is a window into your nervous system health. One of my all time favorite things to talk about is the connection between your nervous system and food. When you grow your nervous system capacity, your relationship with food will effortlessly shift back to how you were designed to be around food (eating should feel as easy as breathing). Today I am specifically talking about one branch of your nervous system: the sympathetic activation state, aka fight or flight. I discuss how this state affects eating and the foods you are drawn to and how to support yourself if you find yourself in this state. Lees meer
I discuss…
A refresher on Polyvagal Theory
How the 3 states of the nervous system feel in your body
How your relationship with food is a reflection of your nervous system
Food behaviors that could indicate your nervous system needs some love
A deep dive into sympathetic activation
How eating feels in sympathetic activation
What foods are we drawn to and why when we are in fight or flight
How nervous system dysregulation and stress affect your hunger and fullness
How to take care of your nervous system to prevent sympathetic activation eating
What to do in the moment when you’re stress eating
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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74: Listener Q+A: Cravings, night time eating, low estrogen, healthy weight, bloating, nervous system regulation
27 augustus 2024 · 39 min
In this listener Q+A, I’m answering your questions and discussing your biggest struggles with food. I talk about balancing hormones, endurance training, getting to a healthy weight, my own nervous system regulation practices, cravings, overdoing it on soul foods, night time eating, and more! Lees meer
Questions I answer...
How can you raise low estrogen naturally?
Do you need to give up endurance training completely when healing your hormones?
How do you know when you’re at a healthy weight?
How do I think about my nervous system on a daily basis?
How do I regulate my nervous system in the moment?
Why is my body bloated and inflamed, even though I eat healthy?
How do you stop giving into cravings?
How to let go of night time comfort eating
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
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Supplements, Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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73: How I healed myself from post-viral syndrome (long haul covid/mono)…and how you can too
20 augustus 2024 · 45 min
Have you had a virus and never felt the same since? Post-viral syndrome and long haul covid are on the rise like never before. I myself experienced the debilitating effects of this condition in the past year and finally feel 98% better! In today’s episode I’m sharing why post-viral syndrome can happen and exactly how I healed myself…so you can too! Remember, your body is designed to heal! Lees meer
I discuss…
What is post-viral syndrome/long haul covid?
The insane rise I’ve seen in this condition in the clinic
Theories behind post-viral syndrome
My story of severe mononucleosis
Symptoms of post-viral syndrome
The connection between viruses and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome)
Histamine intolerance after a virus
The cell danger response
Why long haul covid isn’t a microbe problem, but an immune system problem
Why some people get chronic illness and others don’t
Root causes of post-viral syndrome
Exactly how I healed myself from post-viral syndrome
Modalities, supplements, and nutrition protocols I used
Links Mentioned
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!)
1-on-1 Coaching info
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Foundational Protocol, Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
My favorite Infrared Sauna Blanket Code: HLW15 for 15% off
Starter Coffee Enema Kit HLW for 10% off
My Platinum LED Red Light
Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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72: Cortisol and your nervous system: Energetic & emotional root causes of high cortisol
13 augustus 2024 · 42 min
Your cortisol (stress hormone) levels might be high because
of these energetic root causes. In a previous episode (ep 57) I dove deep into some of the physical root causes of high cortisol, but today we are going into the nervous system and emotional root causes. You could be trying all the right
habits and hacks to lower your cortisol, like low intensity workouts and eating breakfast right when you wake up, but if you have one of these energetic imbalances affecting your nervous system, it’s not going to bring you the full healing you’re craving. Lees meerI discuss…
Why cortisol alone is not the only root cause of your health
issuesThe connection between cortisol and your nervous system
Energetic/emotional root causes of high cortisol
How your body, environment, and relationships impact
cortisolHow overthinking and staying in your head can impact
cortisolThe connection between perfectionism and high cortisol
People pleasing and cortisol
Why you feel so hypervigilant in your life
How big T and little t trauma can affect cortisol levels
How to know what traumas you need to heal next
Trends I see in my clients who heal the fastest
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
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
Episode 57: How to actually lower your cortisol: 12 root causes of high cortisol that are rarely talked about
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Supplements, Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
Acne Safe S…
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71: Quasi recovery: When you heal from an eating disorder but still don’t feel free from body/food chatter in your head
6 augustus 2024 · 37 min
You don’t struggle as intensely with food or your body as you did when you had an active eating disorder, but you still think about your weight pretty often. Sound familiar? A common pattern I see in the disordered eating space is getting stuck in “quasi recovery.” This middle state feels much better than how you used to feel, but you still aren’t soaking up the bliss of being fully free from obsessive thoughts about food and your body. In this episode, I share my own journey through quasi recovery and how you can find full healing too. Lees meer
I discuss…
What is “quasi recovery” from an eating disorder?
Signs you’re stuck in quasi recovery
How it feels to look recovered on the outside but still obsessed with food/body on the inside
My own journey through quasi recovery into full recovery
Fear of gaining weight to reach full recovery
Do you need to gain weight or eat “fear foods” to recover?
How to move through quasi recovery into full recovery
What it feels like in body, mind, and soul to be fully recovered from an eating disorder
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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70: Drainage vs detox: The most crucial step you can’t skip if you want to heal
30 juli 2024 · 49 min
If you’re trying to “detox” your body with gut cleanses and heavy metal detoxes without focusing on drainage, you will just be spinning your wheels. Drainage and detoxification are often confused but are two completely different things. In today’s episode I discuss how to “open up” your drainage funnel, so you can actually get toxins out of your body. I also go deep into the connection between your nervous system and your mitochondria and drainage organs! Lees meer
I discuss…
The difference between drainage and detox
The dangers of trying to detox without supporting drainage
Things I see in my clients who aren’t draining properly
A deep breakdown of your drainage funnel
How to support your colon, liver, lymph, brain, cells, and mitochondria before detoxing
Things that cause sluggish drainage
The fascinating connection between your nervous system and mitochondria
What is the cell danger response?
Why some people are so sensitive to detoxification
Specific blood markers you can use to measure your drainage function
My favorite supplements and modalities to drain and detox the body
Links Mentioned
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
CellCore Supplements, Patient Direct Code F1zYmPyg
Connect with me on Instagram @heart.led.wellness (I'm on my stories everyday!)
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
Email me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Wavesy!
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69: The white line between the before and after: Secrets from my health transformation
23 juli 2024 · 45 min
Behind every “before and after” photo there is so much that you don’t know about. I’m pulling back the curtain in today’s episode and sharing the raw details of what actually happened between my before and after transformation. Going from chronic cystic acne, gut issues, inflammation, hormone imbalances, and mental health struggles…to feeling the best I have in my entire life was not an overnight process. If you are on a health journey and feeling confused and frustrated, please listen to this episode! Lees meer
I discuss…
All the details from my health transformation I rarely talk about
What it actually took to heal my skin, gut, body, and nervous system
The reality of before and after photos
The trap of wanting your “after” photo to happen quickly
How the healing process looks on a practical level
Why you need to know your unique root cause in order to heal
How long does it actually take to heal
The energetic shifts that happen before the physical shifts
The value of blood work and biometrics
The dangers of playing “DIY Health”
Mistakes you’re making that are keeping you sick
8 of the biggest game changers in my health journey
The “after” photo isn’t an end point, perfect health doesn’t exist
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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68: Hot take: “volume eating” is a cover up for an unhealed relationship with food
16 juli 2024 · 33 min
Have you ever tried to “trick” your self into losing weight by eating large portions of calorically dilute foods? I’m talking giant salads with more steamed veggies on top and a side of baked potatoes without any oil or toppings. Sound familiar? Yes these foods can be considered healthy, but the whole concept of volume eating and calorie density has some huge flaws in it! In today’s episode I’m discussing how volume eating can be a bandaid for deeper work you need to do around your relationship with food. Lees meer
I discuss…
Volume eating in the plant-based world
Volume eating in the dieting world
The downfalls of “calorie density”
How volume eating is a band-aid for healing your relationship with food
My own journey through calorie density and the negative consequences I experienced
The difference between nutrient and stretch receptors in your stomach
Why you need to eat big portions to feel full
How your vagus nerve affects how much you eat
Your brain’s desire for food vs your body’s desire
How to get used to eating a normal portion of food again
How eating more calorically dense food improved my life/health
How to eat calorically dense food without feeling out of control
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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67: Chad Sasaki: Stuck energy makes you sick, how to optimize your life when you have a sensitive nervous system/body
9 juli 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
If you’re here for the deeeeeeeeep conversations around the connection between our physical and emotional health…you don’t want to miss this episode! Chad Sasaki is a body-mind-spirit health coach with a vision of helping others understand their health at a much deeper level. His background in athletics, an education in the sciences, and his personal health challenges and spiritual awakening provide a unique perspective that allows him to bring together his own blend of experience and his study of numerous wisdom traditions. Much of his work centers around the issue of autism, but his ultimate passion is empowering people to recognize the greatness and the transformative potential that lies within them. Lees meer
Chad and I discuss…
Chad’s story of healing chronic health symptoms with nutrition, emotional healing, and inner work
The pitfalls of thinking nutrition is the end all be all
How trauma and stored energy affects our health
Fruit-based diets, animal-based diets, and other patterns of eating
Chad’s experience of physical detox and how it led to deep emotional detox
How our food cravings can be related to our inner child and stuck energy
How to know when to indulge in “soul foods” on a health journey
What to do when you feel like you’re stuck on a healing journey
Navigating a toxic world without becoming obsessed
How to heal acne through inner work
The emotional root causes of skin issues
How to process and free up stuck emotions in the body
Chad’s unique perspective on the gifts of autism
Physical and energetic root causes of autism/sensitivities
How to exist in the world with a sensitive body or nervous system
The difficulty of landing in dense human form when you have a sensitive soul
Practical tips for empaths to feel more grounded
The deepest wounds at the core of our “unhealthy habits”
Our soul’s deep yearning for oneness
Links Mentioned
Connect with Chad Here
Chad's 1-1 Coaching Info
Access Chad's Free Course
Chad's YouTube Channel
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66: Why you can't stop eating even though you're full (7 specific reasons!)
2 juli 2024 · 33 min
You sit down to eat dinner and everything is going well…you start to feel physically full, but for some reason you have this strong urge to keep eating more. You go back for seconds or you take a trip to the pantry for more snacks even though your stomach is already full. Why can’t you stop eating even though you’re full? Well…in today’s episode I’m exploring 7 possible reasons why this frustrating habit continues to exist in your relationship with food. Lees meer
I dive into…
Why “eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full” isn’t that easy
Why intuitive eating won’t work unless you do the inner work
7 reasons why you can’t stop eating even though you’re full
Why I don’t believe in “self sabotage”
How eating effects your vagus nerve
How your nervous system can keep you from feeling fullness
What is “lingering” with food?
How to bring more pleasure in your life so food isn’t the only thing
The restrict-binge cycle
Signs you have a scarcity mindset with food
How bioengineered food can be addicting
My unpopular opinion around highly palatable/addicting foods
How blood sugar affects hunger and fullness
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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65: Why I'm no longer vegan: A new perspective on nutrition, questioning plant based narratives
25 juni 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
All the details of my vegan journey
The things that went well for me on a vegan diet, and the things that didn’t
Starch solution, low fat eating, salt/oil/sugar free
Eating a WFPB diet
Healing from an eating disorder while being vegan
Can you be vegan and have food freedom?
Health symptoms I had at the end of my vegan journey
Why did I stop being vegan/plant based?
What my blood work looked like on a vegan diet
The difference between plant and animal nutrients
What was the first animal food I added back in?
The crazy dreams I was having
How my skin reacted to animal products like eggs
How my vegan paradigm crumbled and what I replaced it with
Blue zones
Cardiovascular health
Cancer
Blood sugar regulation
How I untangled ethical veganism
The spiritual case for eating meat
Confronting death again
Experts and books that taught me a new perspective
The health improvements I experienced after eating meat again
Tips to transition out of veganism more smoothly
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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64: How to make decisions for your future self: The secret behind my devotion to health
18 juni 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
How witnessing the end of my grandpa’s life reminded me of the importance of health
The delay between the choice you make now and the effect you have later
Why you struggle to stick with “healthy” habits
The power of compounding habits
Do you give up right before it works?
Extremes vs moderate habits
The unfortunate reality of our “instant gratification” generation
How to collapse time to make choices for your future self
Creating your future self avatar
How I thought of my future self when I was healing my relationship with food
How to avoid a purist mindset and perfectionism
How much wiggle room do we have for less ideal choices?
Becoming more sensitive to the subtle effects of your choices
How I stopped overeating every night by becoming more sensitive
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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63: How to have an emotional day without emotionally eating: A personal example from my week
11 juni 2024 · 29 min
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. Lees meer
I Discuss…
How to expand your nervous system capacity
How to be in a stressful season of life without emotionally eating
How I navigate emotional weeks without using food
The only 3 reasons I eat
How to “unlink” eating from your emotions
The sneaky ways you can be an emotional eater without knowing it
How to eat soul foods when you’re emotional without feeling out of control
Exactly what to do when you have an emotional day and don’t want to overeat or under eat
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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61: How to feel confident in your body during summer (and any season)
28 mei 2024 · 33 min
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! Lees meer
I discuss…
How to finally feel confident in a swimsuit this summer
What is the root cause of why you don’t feel confident in your body?
How where you grew up affects what you perceive to be beautiful
The difference between condition and unconditional self love
Why I don’t believe you have to love the way your body looks, and what you should love instead
How your natural state of being is one of self love
What if you actually have excess weight to lose?
How to avoid the quick fix trap with your weight
Ways you can feel more confident this summer without changing your body
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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60: Healing isn't complicated: If you don't feel good, you're missing one of these 3 things!
21 mei 2024 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
I dive into…
A big message that’s been on my heart over the past few weeks
What is the most powerful healer that we forget about
How overcomplicating health can keep you sick
How every cell in your body is programmed for health
Why your symptoms aren’t the problem
What to do if you’ve been on a long health journey and still don’t feel good
The difference between tradition, functional, and foundational medicine (and which is my favorite)
3 things you must do to heal from ANY condition
How your beliefs about healing affect your outcome
How toxicity affects your DNA
How toxicity creates deficiencies
How suppressed emotions can create physical symptoms
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
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!
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HLW will be back in a few weeks!
30 april 2024 · 3 min
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! Lees meer
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!
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59: You don't need more detox...you need more nourishment
23 april 2024 · 48 min
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! Lees meer
I discuss…
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make in the health/detox world
When being vegan stops working, so you go even harder with it
The dangers of “over detoxing”
The scary effects of too much detox I witnessed in one of my clients
Why do we chase extremes?
How excess detox mimics the trauma cycle
The most overlooked aspects of health
What “inputs” does your body need to detox?
My top tips for physical nourishment
My top tips for soul nourishment
What does “nutrient dense” food even mean?
Why did our ancestors not have as many health issues, even though they didn’t have supplements and biohacks?
My top supplement recommendations for a season of deep nourishment
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
Get your Bloodwork Reviewed by me
Acne Safe Skincare (Clearstem Skincare) code "HeartLedWellness" for 15% off
BodyBio Supplements (PC) code "He…
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58: Wellness hacks: Coffee enemas...how they can change your health and pro tips to supercharge them
16 april 2024 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
My experience using coffee enemas on my health journey
Why are coffee enemas so important for living in our modern world?
What happens when we don’t support our drainage organs?
A crazy story of how coffee enemas were discovered
Why coffee enemas are so good for your liver
The difference between colonics and coffee enemas
How coffee enemas can support your hormones, thyroid, gut, and skin
The amazing ways coffee enemas support your nervous system and vagus nerve
Who should NOT do coffee enemas
How often should you do coffee enemas?
Busting common myths I hear about coffee enemas
My pro tips to supercharge your coffee enema experience!
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)
JOIN Heart Led Eating
My DIY Somatics Masterclass
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:…
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57: How to actually lower your cortisol: 12 root causes of high cortisol that are rarely talked about
9 april 2024 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
Aspects of lowering cortisol that are often forgotten about
Myths around lowering cortisol
The dangers of lowering cortisol too much
Signs you have excess cortisol
How high cortisol impacts your hormones, gut, thyroid, weight, skin, mood, and sleep
How stress impacts your mitochondria
Things that raise cortisol that have NOTHING to do with mental/emotional factors
12 things that keep your cortisol high
The most important things to do if you want balanced stress/cortisol levels
And MORE
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
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 crea…
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55: Are you addicted to your struggle? Why you are doing all the right things, but still have health issues
26 maart 2024 · 27 min
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. Lees meer
I explore…
Why you are “doing all the right things” to heal but are still struggling with symptoms
How your mental/emotional/nervous system health impacts your physical health
Why identifying with your pain or condition keeps you stuck
Lessons from my own acne and food journey that changed everything for me
How your cells respond to your thoughts and emotions
Subconscious ways your illness is serving you
The trap of health becoming your hobby
How to create a new identity that doesn’t involve your pain
How a lack of self worth will keep you from optimal health
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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54: Why so many people feel out of control and gain weight when they "eat intuitively"
19 maart 2024 · 39 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
My story of feeling “out of control” when I tried to intuitively eat
Exactly how to go from feeling obsessive about food to feeling free
Why I hate the idea of eating “whatever you want, whenever you want”
The biggest part of food freedom that people miss
The root causes of food issues I see in my clients most often
What does “intuitive” eating even mean?
How to grow your intuition in the 3 main areas
Why you shouldn’t get rid of all your food rules
A specific example of Heart Led Eating from my breakfast
And more!
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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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53: (Part 2) Listener Q+A: Eating meat again, the protein obsession, my gut healing protocol, and more!
12 maart 2024 · 39 min
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! Lees meer
I answer…
Is intermittent fasting good, and how do you stop doing it?
What has been my experience with eating animal products again?
How do I feel after eating meat again?
What are my thoughts on the high protein movement?
What about protein powders?
How to balance short cycles with heavy periods?
What are the exact steps to heal the gut?
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 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
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52: (Part 1) Listener Q+A: Nervous system dysregulation symptoms, mold toxicity, calorie needs, self soothing with food, and more
5 maart 2024 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
In part 1, I answer…
What are symptoms of nervous system dysregulation?
Why does waking up between 1 and 3 am mean your nervous system is dysregulated?
Is eating 2500 calories necessary for period recovery?
What steps should you take when you want to reach for food to self soothe?
Why is living in mold so bad for your health and nervous system?
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 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.
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51: 7 sneaky signs you’re avoiding FEELING your emotions + The magic that happens when you start to feel again
27 februari 2024 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
I dive into…
The trap of overanalyzing, overthinking, and intellectualizing things instead of feeling
Why living in our heads is a sign of an unsafe body
7 specific signs you’re not feeling your feelings
Common behaviors I see in clients/people who are avoiding their feelings
Why learning more about emotional health is keeping you from actually changing your life
How feeling clears space in your system for your intuition to blossom
Why you should “feel first, think later”
Physical health symptoms that result from not feeling your emotions
Where do emotions go when we suppress them?
How feeling your emotions changes your posture and confidence?
How to feel more happiness than you ever thought was possible
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.
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50: Exactly what to do after you overeat: Do I ever overeat now that I’ve healed my relationship with food?
20 februari 2024 · 40 min
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?” Lees meer
I dive into…
The reality of what “food freedom” really means
Is it possible to never overeat again?
How I handle overeating now that I’ve healed my relationship with food
How to never have the urge to binge again
Exactly what to do if you’ve just overeaten
A step-by-step process to end the loop of binge-restrict
What I do when I overeat now
How to use overeating to your advantage
Why overeating can actually be a good thing
The best thing to tell yourself after you overeat
How to trust your body more deeply
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 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.
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49: The one FOOD that can lower anxiety, stress, adrenaline, cortisol, and help you HEAL trauma
13 februari 2024 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
I discuss…
Where do cortisol and adrenaline go after they are released into the bloodstream?
Why does your liver health impact how stressed you get?
What is bile and how does it related to stress?
The one substance that is magical for lowering adrenaline and cortisol
How this substance can prevent your body from recirculating stress hormones
The best food sources of this stress reducing ingredient
My own experience (and my clients) of eating more of this food
How to incorporate this food if you have a sensitive gut
How to properly prepare and cook this food
Stress reducing hacks using nutrition
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 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.
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48: Why I don’t drink coffee and never will: How caffeine impacts your nervous system and healing capacity
6 februari 2024 · 41 min
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! Lees meer
I discuss…
Are the “health benefits” of coffee legit?
What causes some people to be more sensitive to caffeine?
How caffeine impacts your nervous system
The relationship between adrenaline and caffeine
How trauma and caffeine mimic each other
Why I never recommend drinking coffee while working on your nervous system
The dangers of artificially stimulating your adrenals
How coffee violates your body’s boundaries
Why you need coffee to wake up
How coffee impacts blood sugar and therefore cortisol
How to stop drinking caffeine
Nervous system friendly coffee brand recommendations
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 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.
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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 januari 2024 · 29 min
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! Lees meer
I discuss…
Why so many women fall into orthorexic and extreme traps in health and wellness
The trap of “all or nothing” thinking
The physical health impacts of perfectionism and extremes
The mental/emotional impact of black and white thinking
The real reasons why you need to do things in an extreme/perfect way
Real time parts work with these parts
How perfectionism is protecting you from deeper pain
Why do you think health routines have to be challenging to get results?
How to heal and release all these parts so you can be FREE!
How to actually heal (not just be super educated and unhealed)
The reality of life when you’re living from your soul (not your trauma)
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 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.
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46: The 6 root reasons for why you can't stop overeating at night! (and how to heal them)
23 januari 2024 · 33 min
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. Lees meer
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 nightLinks 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 at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com
Music created and produced by Cam Roberts
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44: Parasites can make you hate yourself: How parasites affect your nervous system, mental, and emotional health
9 januari 2024 · 51 min
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. Lees meer
I explore…
How parasite cleansing changed my skin, hormones, gut, and mental health
What are parasites?
Where do parasites live in the body? (Hint: it’s not just the gut!)
How our modern world makes our bodies more prone to parasites
Wisdom from our ancestors regarding parasites
Things that can make you more prone to parasites
How to test for parasites
Symptoms you have parasites
How parasites impact your nervous system
Shocking facts about mental health and parasites
How parasites impact your neurotransmitters and vagus nerve
What should you do if you think you have parasites
Huge mistakes to avoid with parasite detoxes!
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 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.
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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
2 januari 2024 · 37 min
“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! Lees meer
Listen to learn…
How to approach the new year after overindulging during the holidays
Should you set new year’s goals around your body/weight?
How to navigate intentional weight loss in a healthy way
How to “get back on track” without setting yourself up for failure
Mistakes to avoid when setting goals around food/body
How to deal with weight fluctuations
The exact things you need to do to heal your relationship with food
Can you pursue body aesthetic goals without it being “disordered”?
How I’m approaching my own food & body goals in 2024
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 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.
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42: Listener Q+A: Weight loss, coffee enemas, nervous system regulation, hormone healing, supplements, and more!
26 december 2023 · 43 min
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! Lees meer
Today I answer…
What are beginner tools to regulate the nervous system?
What is my favorite somatic practice?
How can you lose weight in a non-extreme way?
All the details about coffee enemas
Breaking down the phases of the menstrual cycle
How to lengthen short menstrual cycles
What is the root cause of candida issues?
How do I know what supplements I need?
What to do when you feel uncomfortable after weight gain?
How to stop overeating?
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
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.
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41: WHEN you eat matters: How to use “within day energy balance” to get your period back and balance your hormones
19 december 2023 · 40 min
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! Lees meer
I answer...
What is within day energy balance?
Why you could be eating enough but still have a missing your period or imbalanced hormones
What happens when your body goes into “power saving mode”?
The truth about intermittent fasting
Who is IF good for and not good for?
How can cycling women practice IF in a healthy way?
What is the most common reason health conscious women struggle to control their food at night?
How does being in an energy deficit impact your adrenals and nervous system?
Does this information apply to men?
How men can fast with the moon for more benefits
Practical tips to apply this on a daily basis
How to eat in a day for hormone balance
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.
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40: Your perfume is dysregulating your nervous system: How different smells affect our adrenals and can create anxiety & depression
12 december 2023 · 36 min
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! Lees meer
Find out…
How exactly does synthetic fragrance impact the nervous system?
Secrets of the fragrance industry that are so scary!
The difference between natural and synthetic fragrance
The step-by-step process of how inhaling fragrance leads to anxiety
How scent impacts our survival
How your liver and adrenals respond to fragrance
How fragrance can alter your gene expression!!!
How fragrance effects your nervous system capacity
My experience of fragrance impacting my mental health
Practical things you can do and brands I recommend that are clean!
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.
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39: STOP honoring all your cravings!...One thing people get wrong about intuitive eating and what to do instead
5 december 2023 · 45 min
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. Lees meer
I explore…
How I deal with cravings
Why “honoring all your cravings” isn’t the best idea
The difference between intuition and cravings
Telltale signs you’re having a craving
Physical health reasons for why you have lots of cravings
How your nervous system and emotions impact cravings
Subconscious roots of cravings
The shocking negative effects of honoring all your cravings
How to use your true body, mind, and soul intuition to make food decisions
Specific examples of when you should and shouldn’t honor your cravings
Are you restricting or depriving yourself when you don’t eat your cravings?
What is heart led eating?
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.
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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 november 2023 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
I dive into...
Being a knowledge junkie but struggling to implement what you learn
Why listening to podcasts, reading books, following people on IG won’t create permanent change without this one thing
Why you can’t stop overeating, undereating, or being a perfectionist even though you know logically what to do
The self-development trap that can keep you stuck
Why you are so self-aware but still can’t change your “bad” habits
How do habits impact your life?
What is a counter desire and why you must bring it out of your subconscious?
A deep dive into the nervous system freeze response
The reason why logical thinking shuts off when you are dysregulated
How to get out of the freeze response that keeps you from taking action
Creating your own personal regulation toolkit
How your life drastically changes when you focus on body and nervous system work before logical work
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 Wa…
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37: Navigating Thanksgiving with intuitive eating AND health in mind: Binge free, guilt free, obsession free holidays
21 november 2023 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
I dive into…
How can you navigate holidays with food freedom AND still honoring your health?
Common struggles people have with food on holidays
What’s the deeper work that’s needed before you can feel free around food?
Should you overeat on Thanksgiving or other holidays?
How to eat leading up to Thanksgiving so you can avoid a binge
Scarcity mindset vs abundance mindset with food
Comparing your portion of food to others
What is co-dysregulation with food?
How to feel free even if you are gluten free, dairy free, or plant based?
What to say to “food pushers”
Why you should be picky about what you eat
What to do when you’re full but the food tastes so good
How to cope with body and diet talk with family and friends
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 …
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33: Feeling bad about your body? Don’t fall into these 2 common traps that will keep you stuck!
18 november 2023 · 43 min
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. Lees meer
Press play to hear…
A really important message I need you to hear after an experience I had surrounding death this week!!
The real reasons you have bad body image days
How to end the cycle of feeling bad about your body and then obsessing over food
A model for looking at life that explains why you keep under or overeating
Why trying to change you thoughts about your body won’t work
2 common traps people fall into on bad body image days
How the nervous system and polyvagal theory explains these 2 traps
How to avoid saying “screw it” around food
How to avoid feeling obsessive around food
The many layers of healing this cycle and where to start
Can you have a desire to lose weight and follow “heart led eating”?
In the moment strategies for when you feel bad about your body
How to expand your nervous system capacity with body image
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!)
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36: Potatoes help regulate the nervous system: Mind blowing information on how whole carbs impact your emotional health
14 november 2023 · 39 min
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! Lees meer
Learn about…
Why you shouldn’t give up your love for nutrition in the name of food freedom
How the food you eat impacts your nervous system and mental health
How carbohydrates help regulate your nervous system
How starchy foods impact your gut and therefore your nervous system
Mind blowing facts about the nervous system inside your gut!
How your gut microbes impact your nervous system
Why your gut health matters more than your brain health
How to create more GABA neurotransmitters from your gut
How to increase serotonin in your brain through your diet
Why high protein meals are not great for serotonin production
The thanksgiving turkey tryptophan myth
Blood sugar dysregulation and stress
The one type of food that helps balance blood sugar and cortisol spikes
The energetic way root vegetables help with anxiety and stress
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!
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