Authentically Ashlyn

Whether needing an audio workout buddy, a friend in your ear over coffee, or a virtual sister to throw back a glass of wine with, Ashlyn's got your back. Authentically Ashlyn is not your typical female-led personal development podcast. The audio provided here may make you cringe, make you laugh, teach you something special or offend you ever-so-slightly. This may not be the self-help podcast you share with your religious bestie who preaches all things holy, your uptight Grandmother, or your sweet (or not so sweet) mother-in-law: there are plenty of personal development podcasts on the market for that. This is, however, a podcast that sparks conversation amongst friends beyond the monotony talks of marriage and children. This is a podcast that pairs well with an Aperol Spritz… or a 9 PM bedtime. This is a podcast that flames your once-forgotten fire to inspire you to grow, level up, and laugh along the way to becoming your best self.If you’re looking for personal growth with a littl

Authentically Ashlyn is a society podcast hosted by Ashlyn Gunderson, with 233 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Ashlyn Gunderson hosts Authentically Ashlyn, a society show with 233 episodes published.

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  E233 - Girl-Splaining: Cortisol

  Sep 30, 202652 min

  Ashlyn is flying solo for another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s talking about a hormone that has somehow become the internet’s favourite scapegoat: cortisol. Feeling tired? Cortisol. Stressed? Cortisol. Not losing weight fast enough? Must be cortisol. Suddenly the entire female population is apparently walking around with “high cortisol” and absolutely no idea what the hell to do about it. So Ashlyn is breaking it all down. What cortisol actually is, why our bodies need it, what happens when we’re chronically stressed, and how sleep, exercise, nutrition, recovery, and everyday stress can all play a role. She’s also separating the actual science from the social-media wellness advice that makes it sound like drinking a specific powder at 7:03 a.m. is going to magically fix your hormones. Because cortisol isn’t the enemy, stress isn’t something you can completely eliminate, and your body isn’t broken because you had a stressful week. Ashlyn gets into what we actually need to understand about cortisol and why supporting your overall health matters a hell of a lot more than chasing the latest hormone hack. Time to stop blaming cortisol for everything and actually understand what the hell it does. Let’s get into it. -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: xlightsyxh@gmail.com for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: info@perfectfit4u.ca

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  E232 - Girl-Splaining: Atomic Habits

  Sep 23, 202639 min

  Ashlyn is flying solo for another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s breaking down one of the most talked-about books in the personal development world: Atomic Habits by James Clear. But this isn’t a book report, and she’s definitely not here to make you feel guilty about that stack of self-help books collecting dust on your nightstand. She’s taking the big ideas from the book and translating them into real-life, actually-doable strategies. From the power of tiny changes to identity-based habits, habit stacking, environment design, and why you need to stop relying on motivation to magically show up when you need it, Ashlyn digs into what actually makes habits stick. Because becoming the person you want to be usually isn’t about one massive transformation. It’s about the small shit you do consistently when nobody is watching. Whether you’re trying to get stronger, eat better, build a business, become more productive, improve your relationships, or simply stop being a human version of “I’ll start Monday,” this episode is packed with takeaways you can start using immediately. Small habits. Big changes. No dramatic life overhaul required. Let’s get into it. -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: xlightsyxh@gmail.com for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: info@perfectfit4u.ca

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  E231 - Girl-Splaining: The Sunk Cost Fallacy

  Sep 16, 202647 min

  Ashlyn is flying solo for another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s breaking down the sunk cost fallacy, aka the very human tendency to keep pouring time, money, energy, and emotion into something simply because we’ve already invested so much in it. A relationship that stopped working three years ago? A business idea that is clearly going nowhere? The jeans you spent way too much money on but absolutely hate? Yep. We’ve all been there. Ashlyn gets into why “but I’ve already put so much into this” can be one of the biggest traps keeping us stuck. Because the time, money, effort, or heartbreak you’ve already spent isn’t coming back, and sometimes the smartest move is admitting that something isn’t working and walking away. Not because the investment was worthless, but because continuing to invest in the wrong thing doesn’t magically make the original investment worth it. From relationships and friendships to careers, fitness goals, business decisions, and all the random shit we refuse to let go of, Ashlyn is asking the uncomfortable question: Are you staying because it’s right for you, or because you’ve already spent too much to leave? Time to stop throwing good energy after bad. Let’s get into it. SIGN-UP FOR THE NEXT SHRED PROGRAM - authenticallyashlyn.ca/shred -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: xlightsyxh@gmail.com for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: info@perfectfit4u.ca

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  E230 - Girl-splaining: Creatine

  Sep 9, 202635 min

  Ashlyn is back with another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she's putting creatine under the microscope. If you've ever heard "creatine" and immediately pictured a giant bodybuilder chugging a shaker bottle in the corner of the gym, it's time to rethink the whole thing. Ashlyn breaks down what creatine actually is, how it works in the body, what the research says about its benefits, and why this little supplement can be useful for women far beyond simply building bigger muscles. She's talking strength, performance, recovery, muscle retention, and why creatine deserves a place in the conversation even if your goal isn't to become a hulking gym bro. No bro-science. No confusing supplement jargon. Just Ashlyn breaking down the facts and giving you the information you need to decide whether creatine belongs in your routine. So grab your water bottle and get ready to get creatine-confident, babe. Let's girl-splain. SIGN-UP FOR THE NEXT SHRED PROGRAM - authenticallyashlyn.ca/shred -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: xlightsyxh@gmail.com for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: info@perfectfit4u.ca

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  E229 - Girl-splaining: The 6 Human Needs

  Sep 2, 202637 min

  Ashlyn is back with another solo episode, putting her superpower to work: taking big, complicated ideas and breaking them down so you can understand them, apply them, and get on with leveling up your life. This week, she's diving into Tony Robbins' Six Human Needs and breaking down the six fundamental drivers that influence the way we think, behave, make decisions, and connect with other people. Ashlyn walks through each need—certainty, variety, significance, love and connection, growth, and contribution—and gets into what they can reveal about why the hell we do the things we do. From your relationships and career to your habits, goals, and the choices you make when nobody's watching, understanding these needs can give you a whole new lens for understanding yourself and the people around you. No complicated personal-development jargon. No 47-hour seminar required. Just Ashlyn taking a big concept, making it make sense, and giving you something you can actually use. Because sometimes the biggest level-up starts with understanding why you are the way you are. SIGN-UP FOR THE NEXT SHRED PROGRAM - authenticallyashlyn.ca/shred -About Ashlyn- Ashlyn Merriman is a mom, a business owner, and a lifelong proponent of growth, self-discovery, and new experiences. For over a decade, she has helped women level up in health, mindset, and personal development. Fun-loving and adventurous, Ashlyn seeks experiences that expand her mind and add to her journey - whether traveling, learning something new, or challenging herself in unexpected ways. She balances motherhood with her own path of healing and self-discovery, proving that you can grow, explore, and achieve your goals without losing the plot. When she’s not raising her girls or coaching women, you’ll find her tapping into her creativity and sharing life's honest, unfiltered moments with her community in a humour filled and entertaining way. -Our Business- Coached By Ashlyn provides aesthetically driven, health-conscious virtual coaching for women all over the globe. Because how you look and how you feel both matter. Coached By Ashlyn transforms its members' health and lives by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support. -Heard in this Episode- All-ways Organized "Book your complimentary connection call , link in bio on Instagram" IG: @allwaysorganized.yql Facebook: All-Ways Organized YQL Website: allwaysorganized.ca Xlights Insta: @xlightsyxh Facebook: XLights Medicine Hat Website: www.xlightsled.ca Email: xlightsyxh@gmail.com for a quote or to book in! -Connect with Ashlyn- Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Coached-B…/61579732387018/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/authenticallyashlyn_/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@authenticallyashlyn TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authenticallyashlyn_ Website: www.authenticallyashlyn.ca/ Email: info@perfectfit4u.ca

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