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The Family Fork47: 5 Things Stopping Perimenopause Weight LossIt feels like you're doing everything to lose weight in perimenopause, but are you sabotaging your efforts without realizing it?This week, we're cutting through the noise and revealing five common traps that won't help you lose weight, and more importantly, what you can do differently to finally see results!Ashley shares common pitfalls, from calorie restriction to hidden "quick fixes," and shines a light on why your current approach might be stalling your progress. Get ready to shift your perspective and discover sustainable strategies that lead to lasting transformation!...2025-07-2227 min
Beyond DiagnosisStruggling with Hot Flashes, Mood Swings & Weight? Watch ThisWhy am I gaining weight during menopause even without changing my diet?Perimenopause Coach Ashley Malik joins Rita De Michele to reveal the truth about hormones, weight gain, and how to feel like yourself again during perimenopause and menopause.Learn simple, empowering tips to rebalance your body and take control of this phase of life — naturally.🔗CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST https://ashleymalik.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theashleymalik/https://www.facebook.com/ashley.smith.1865904 Welcome to Beyond Diagnosis, a podcast that will raise your a...2025-07-1529 minThe Family Fork46: Perimenopause Weight Loss (Everything You Need To Know)Want to know how to lose 8 lbs in 10 weeks -- right in the middle of perimenopause?!This week Ashley's pulling back the curtain to share how YOU can start making this kind of progress today.We're going beyond the typical advice (that doesn't usually work) to uncover powerful shifts that are essential for perimenopause weight loss. Get ready to ditch what hasn't worked and embrace a fresh, empowering approach!WAY Less Cardio: Discover why high-intensity cardio might be working against you in perimenopause. Uncover what you can...2025-07-1517 minThe Family Fork45: How To Crush Perimenopause CravingsAre perimenopause cravings leaving you drained and frustrated? Your solution is right here!Ashley knows the struggle is real, whether it's that 3 PM slump or the post-dinner sweet tooth. She's sharing powerful nutrition and lifestyle shifts that not only reduce cravings but also leave you feeling lighter, happier, and more energetic.How to Fuel Up: Discover why eating enough calories is crucial, and how incorporating ample protein, healthy fats, and balanced carbs (especially a savory breakfast!) can stabilize blood sugar and keep hunger at bay. Ashley even shares her favorite breakfast bowl ingredients!2025-07-0828 minThe Family Fork44: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for PerimenopauseFeel like you're always behind with your health goals...especially now that perimenopause is in full swing? You're not alone! This week, we're diving into how to make anti-inflammatory nutrition a sustainable lifestyle, not just something you try for a few days.Big transformations always start with small changes, which is why you need to learn how to master the 3 levels of anti-inflammatory nutrition. This isn't about perfection; it's about progress, understanding, and building lasting habits that work for your busy midlife.Level 1: Gluten-Free & Sugar Awareness: Start with going...2025-07-0128 minThe Family Fork43: Be Honest, How Are You REALLY Doing? (I'll Go First)Ever scroll through social media and feel crushing resentment, seeing everyone else living their "best summer ever" while yours feels... less than ideal? You are not alone! This week, Ashley gets raw and honest about her own challenging summer, filled with a breast cancer diagnosis, family caregiving, and busy schedules.❌ This isn't an episode about complaining; it's about validating your feelings and sharing powerful strategies to cope, find joy, and maintain perspective when life throws unexpected curveballs. If your summer looks different than you imagined – this episode's for you:Em...2025-06-2423 min
Up The PoshcastMalik Mothersille could be off to QPR or Charlton and big transfer concerns at Peterborough UnitedJohn, Ashley, Charlie, Max and Lodz discuss the latest news at Posh including a potential exit for Malik, a cryptic Instagram post from Harley Mills and an overall lack of transfer activity.2025-06-2348 minThe Family Fork42: The ONE Thing You Need To Survive Midlife (Conquering Overwhelm)Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, new symptoms, and the constant juggle of midlife? You are absolutely not alone. This week, we're diving deep into the ONE essential tool you need not just to survive, but to thrive in midlife and beyond.In this episode I share that while we often seek external solutions like new diets, workouts, or supplements, the true key lies in something much closer to home: managing your thoughts and feelings. Get ready to look "under the hood" of your own brain and discover how to take back control, even when everything...2025-06-1728 minThe Family Fork41: How To Reduce Inflammation In 7 DaysSummer is the PERFECT time to make small changes, that give you a BIG impact!This week, dive into a powerful 7-day mini-challenge designed to significantly reduce inflammation in your body. Get ready to feel more energetic, focused, and truly enjoy all your summer activities without feeling like garbage!Your 7-Day Anti-Inflammation Challenge:Nourish & Hydrate for Energy: Start your day with protein and veggies, drink half your body weight in ounces of water, and replace refined sugars - all to reduce inflammation.Move & Recharge...2025-06-1024 minThe Family Fork40: Poolside Eats & Vacation Treats (Summer Success #5)Get ready for the most fun and actionable episode in our Summer Success Series! In this episode, we're celebrating the joy of summer – the sun, the music, the relaxation – without any of the food guilt.I'm sharing my top 5 easy, actionable tips for enjoying the pool, beach, or your dream vacation with absolute freedom and confidence. You've gathered all the tools from the previous episodes, and now it's time to put them into practice with a mindset that supports pure summer enjoyment!Here's your guide to a guilt-free summer:🚗...2025-06-0323 min
The AI Adoption PodcastAI for Vets: Building Trust, Solving Real Problems, and Scaling with PurposeI’m delighted to share the latest episode of The AI Adoption Podcast, where I had the privilege of speaking with Hamzah Malik, Founder and CEO of Vet Pulse AI and Regent Branding.Hamzah’s story is a masterclass in identifying a niche, deeply understanding your market, and building AI solutions that create meaningful impact. Vet Pulse AI is already supporting over 1,000 veterinary professionals across the world, helping them access up-to-date, reliable knowledge, underpinned by transparency about data sources and built with the end user in mind.In our conversation, Hamzah shares:✅ Why he ventur...2025-05-2936 min
The Momentum PodcastPerimenopause, Weight Loss, and the Secret to Simplifying Mealtime with Ashley MalikAre you in your 30s or 40s feeling like your body is suddenly working against you?
You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not crazy. In this episode, I chat with women’s weight loss coach, mom of two, and grandmother of one,Ashley Malik, about what’s really going on during perimenopause—and how to eat in a way that actually works with your hormones, not against them.
Ashley shares how she lost 65 pounds in her late 40s, how she healed her body through food after years of health struggles, and...2025-05-2841 minThe Family Fork39: THINK Your Way To A Healthy Summer (Summer Success #4)Get ready for an episode that truly unlocks the magic behind your summer goals!We've talked about workouts, healthy meals, and time blocking, but today, we're diving into the most powerful tool of all: your mindset.I share how our thoughts and feelings directly shape our reality. If you've ever felt stuck with "not enough time," struggled with making progress, or felt deprived while trying to eat healthy, this episode is for you! We're exploring how to use your brain to design the confident, energetic, and fun summer you truly desire.2025-05-2734 minThe Family Fork38: How To Time Block Your Healthy, Happy Summer (Summer Success #3)Summer's here, and that means fun, sun, and...total schedule chaos? I get it...and that's why I'm sharing my tried-and-true method for surviving (and thriving!) during summer break: time blocking!In this episode, I share how to effectively time block your summer so that you have time and space and capacity to eat well, move your body, do all of those things that are important to your health so that you can keep up with your activities, with your family, and with everything else you have going on this summer.Think you don't need...2025-05-2031 minThe Family Fork37: Healthy Meals for Summer (Summer Success #2)Welcome back to our Summer Success Series! Last week we tackled realistic planning, and this week, we're diving into one of the best parts of summer: FOOD! But how do we keep ourselves and our families on track with healthy, anti-inflammatory meals when schedules go haywire and the heat is on?Summer should be about fun, not endless kitchen duty. That's why I'm sharing a fantastic roadmap for easy and delicious anti-inflammatory eating all summer long, whether you're road-tripping, vacationing, or just trying to keep cool at home. Get ready to ditch the takeout temptation...2025-05-1327 minThe Family Fork36: Working Out For Weight Loss (Summer Success #1)Are you dreaming of a confident and energized summer? Well, dream no more! This week, we're kicking off an exciting "Summer Success Series" designed to help you make your summer dreams a reality. It's time to stop wishing and start planning for the summer you deserve!This episode gets you started with a 3-part approach to get you on track with your fitness and weight loss goals now, so you can enjoy every moment of summer feeling fantastic.In this episode we cover:Realistic Expectations for Real Moms:2025-05-0626 minThe Family Fork35: High Protein Snacks: Healthy & DeliciousHigh protein snacks - they sound like a good idea, but why are they so hard to fit into your day? If you feel the same way, you're in the right place! This week, we're diving deep into the incredible benefits of high protein snacks for everyone in your family, especially for us amazing women navigating perimenopause and beyond.Ashley breaks down why protein is so much more than just a fitness fad. We'll explore how it can help manage your appetite, build lean muscle (so important!), support healthy skin, hair, and nails, and even...2025-04-2930 minThe Family Fork34: Get Healthy OR Lose Weight: The Perimenopause DebateIt's a constant debate as you get older, between "should I lose weight" or "should I eat healthier" as you navigate perimenopause or menopause. This week, we're diving into this very topic and exploring how these two goals can actually go hand-in-hand.Ashley shares her personal journey and insights, reminding us that feeling good in our bodies is the ultimate aim. We'll unpack why weight gain in midlife can impact our health and how embracing an anti-inflammatory nutrition approach benefits us in so many ways.In this episode we cover:The...2025-04-2226 min
TrashwatchA KID IN KING ARTHUR'S COURTEPISODE 166 – A KID IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT “I’m going to start walking into rooms now going, ‘I am Merlin and I am back!’” This week, Brian enters the Mannequin-verse; Chris renames the villain; Brandon serves in the movie theatre trenches; and Ashley does some reenactments. BTW: WHAT IS THIS ENDING?!?! Starring: Thomas Ian Nicholas, Joss Ackland, Art Malik, Paloma Baeza, Kate Winslet, Daniel Craig, and Ron Moody Directed by Michael Gottlieb FOLLOW US:Patreon (https...2025-04-171h 24
Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast20. Navigating Weight Loss & Big Life Changes in Midlife with Ashley MalikIn this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m chatting with the amazing Ashley Malik—a midlife mom from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, who has completely transformed her life (and body!) after 50.
Ashley’s story is one so many of us will relate to—feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure where to even begin. But after years of trial, error, and research, she not only lost the weight, but created a method that’s now helped hundreds of other women do the same.
We talk about:
✨ Her “aha moment” that sparked the shift
🥗 The anti-inflammato...2025-04-1740 minThe Family Fork33: Spring Cleaning Your Health & FitnessFeeling that spring energy and ready for a fresh start? This week, we're not just cleaning out closets; we're giving your health and fitness a total spring refresh.Ashley guides you through a powerful process of re-evaluating your goals, decluttering your pantry and fitness space, and most importantly, cleaning up your mindset. It's time to create a clear path to feeling your best, both inside and out.In this episode we cover:Goal Clarity for Real Life: Learn how to define goals that truly resonate, focusing on how you want...2025-04-1531 minThe Family Fork32: Lose Up To 4 Lbs This Week, In 5 Easy StepsFeeling the pressure of summer approaching and dreading those shorts and sleeveless tops? You're not alone! This week, we're ditching the unrealistic "quick fixes" and diving into real-life strategies for busy, midlife moms who want to feel confident and strong.I get it – you're juggling work, kids, and everything in between. That's why I'm sharing actionable tips that fit seamlessly into your already packed schedule. No crazy diets, no impossible routines, just smart and effective ways to feel your best before summer hits.Today we'll cover:Smart Strategies for Busy Days...2025-04-0824 minThe Family Fork31: Celebrating 50 and the Art of HappinessThis week, we're celebrating a milestone – Ashley's 50th birthday! But more than just cake and candles, we're diving into the joy and empowerment that comes with this incredible chapter of life. Forget the negativity about aging; we're flipping the script!Ashley shares 10 powerful insights that have brought her peace, calm, and happiness as she steps into her 50s. Whether you're approaching 50 or well beyond, this episode is a reminder that aging is a gift, and we have the power to make it amazing.Here's what you'll discover:Emp...2025-04-0126 minThe Family Fork30: The ONE Thing You Need To Lose WeightYou "thought" you knew what it took to lose weight, but since it hasn't worked, it's left you wondering...what does it really take to lose weight, anyway?! In this episode of The Family Fork, get ready to dive deep into the real reasons you might be struggling to lose weight, especially during perimenopause and menopause.Forget the endless meal plans and grueling workouts! We're tackling the mindset behind your health journey. We'll uncover how your thoughts and feelings are actually driving your results, not just your actions.Here's what you'll discover:2025-03-2535 minThe Family Fork29: "I'm Not Motivated" And Other Thoughts You Believe About Weight LossHow often do you feel stuck by your own thoughts? Constantly telling yourself, "I don't have time," "I can't stay motivated," or "This will never work for me?" This week on The Family Fork, we're diving deep into the limiting beliefs that hold us back from achieving our health goals.It's easy to mistake our thoughts for facts, especially when they feel so real. But what if those "truths" are actually just stories our brains tell us to keep us safe? We'll explore six common phrases that women often believe about weight loss and healthy living, and...2025-03-1830 min
HRtbeat: The Highlands Ranch PodcastEpisode 15: Ashley Malik, The Family ForkAshley is my neighbor, our recent dinner trade buddy, a great podcaster, and an expert on healing your metabolism and experiencing vitality beyond your 40s. Check out her podcast, The Family Fork, wherever you listen to podcasts.In this episode of HRtbeat: the Highlands Ranch podcast, Jake Freedle welcomes Ashley Malik, a wellness coach and host of The Family Fork. Ashley shares her journey from years of frustrating health struggles to discovering functional medicine. She opens up about the changes she made to heal her body, including giving up inflammatory foods, focusing on mindset...2025-03-1451 minThe Family Fork28: Ready To Give Up? Listen To ThisEver feel like throwing in the towel? Like you just want to give up on it all? This week on The Family Fork, we're diving deep into those feelings of overwhelm and frustration that can leave you wanting to escape to a deserted island. (And honestly, who hasn't felt that way lately?!)But here's the thing: even in the midst of challenges, there are valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. This episode is your permission slip to acknowledge those struggles, but also to find the strength to keep going.We'll explore two recent personal stories...2025-03-1129 minThe Family Fork27: How To Get Your Family On Board With Anti-Inflammatory EatingTired of the dinnertime struggle? Juggling perimenopause, family, and healthy eating can feel like a constant battle. This week on The Family Fork, we're tackling a common challenge: how to get your family on board with anti-inflammatory eating, without the drama.We'll explore a unique approach – think of it as "project managing" your family's meals! Discover practical strategies to:Gain family buy-in: Learn how to involve your family in the decision-making process to ensure everyone feels heard and respected.Navigate the challenges: We'll discuss how to address common roadblocks, like pi...2025-03-0435 minThe Family Fork26: The REAL Reason It's Hard To Lose Weight Over 40Feel like you've tried absolutely everything to lose weight in midlife, but nothing seems to work?It's natural to want to blame perimenopause, hormones, or your age. And in desperation you start looking for a supplement, medication, or quick diet to help you kickstart weight loss. But what if progress required something more? What if losing weight over 40 took something completely different?In this episode of The Family Fork we explore:Why "eating healthy" isn't enough for midlife weight lossWhy you believe that weight loss over 40 is impossible...and what...2025-02-2528 minThe Family Fork25: Easy Ways To Crush Perimenopause CravingsStruggling with cravings? As a midlife mom, you might think you've lost all willpower when it comes to food. Because when those cravings come on, they are so strong!The good news is that you CAN do a lot to manage (and prevent!) your cravings!In this episode of The Family Fork podcast we dig in to see what causes cravings in midlife, and how you can take proactive steps to minimize and eliminate cravings (yes, even in perimenopause!)We explore:- Simple nutrition strategies to combat cravings...2025-02-1828 minThe Family Fork24: How To LOVE Your Anti-Inflammatory FoodJuggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like "healthy" and "anti-inflammatory" food means "no fun." In this episode of The Family Fork, we're tackling a common struggle: how to love the food you eat, even while navigating perimenopause, raising a family, and working towards your health and weight loss goals. It's absolutely possible, I promise!This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rediscover the joy of eating. We'll explore:Volume Eating: Discover the power of big portions of nutrient-dense foods to...2025-02-1123 minThe Family Fork23: 7 Ways to Eat Anti-Inflammatory On a BudgetReady to take charge of your health with anti-inflammatory food on a budget? This week on The Family Fork, we're diving deep into how to eat healthy, delicious, anti-inflammatory foods without breaking the bank. I know, it can feel overwhelming with busy schedules, family needs, and the rising cost of groceries, not to mention the ups and downs of perimenopause. But trust me, it's totally doable!This episode is your guide to navigating grocery shopping like a pro. We'll cover:- Warehouse and Grocery Store Strategies: what to buy in bulk, and the...2025-02-0425 minThe Family Fork22: The 2 Questions To Get You Unstuck On Your Weight Loss JourneyWant to get unstuck by simply asking yourself 2 questions?When we feel stuck in our health or weight loss journey, it can be difficult to see a way out. We often blame it on our circumstances (hello, perimenopause!)But by asking yourself 2 basic questions, you can help yourself get unstuck...so that you can ultimately reach your goals!In this episode, we talk aboutThe 2 questions that can get you unstuckHow to guide your thoughts and feelings to change your situationWhy you need more than a meal plan to lose weight (and...2025-01-2832 minThe Family Fork21: 4 Levers To Pull For Better Weight Loss & WorkoutsCurious to know how to make your workouts more effective? So that you finally start losing weight in perimenopause?In this episode of The Family Fork, we're looking at four different levers you can pull, for more effective workouts and FASTER weight loss. Isn't that what we're after?You're smart, resourceful, and driven to reach your goals. But at the same time, you feel stuck, and can't figure out to move the needle. In this episode we'll look at:Whether or not you have set the correct expectations with your workoutsHow your...2025-01-2129 minThe Family Fork20: 3 Taboo Things You CAN Do For Weight LossDId you know you CAN weigh yourself everyday while you're losing weight, if you want to? The world of weight loss is filled with so many "dos" and "don'ts", it can be tough to know what the right thing is.But in this episode of The Family Fork, I'm pulling back the curtain to reveal 3 pretty taboo things that you CAN do on your weight loss journey. (I do all three of these things. EVERY day!) Because all it takes for weight loss is a plan that works for your life, and the right mindset...2025-01-1430 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition4 Tricks to get a Better Night’s Sleep by Ashley Ann Lawrie of Free Form Fitness on Rest and RecoveryDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2839:Ashley Ann Lawrie shares practical and transformative tips to enhance your sleep quality through small but impactful changes to your nightly routine. Her advice helps you wake up refreshed and energized, improving both your health and daily performance.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/4-tricks-get-better-nights-sleep/Quotes to ponder:"A better night's sleep isn’t just a luxury; it’s the...2025-01-1210 minThe Family Fork19: How To Master The 3 Levels Of An Anti-Inflammatory DietHave you tried an anti-inflammatory diet before, only to crash and burn? Maybe it was too hard to stick to. Perhaps it was too hard when you needed to cook a meal for yourself, and then a separate meal for your family.Imagine feeling relief in learning that there are various levels of an anti-inflammatory diet. And in order to get to each level, you have to master the one before it.In today's episode, we're looking at the three different levels of an anti-inflammatory diet. I'll help you see what roadblocks come up in...2025-01-0727 minThe Family Fork18: These 5 things won’t help perimenopause weight lossStruggling to lose weight in perimenopause? If you're doing any of the things we talk about in this episode, you may think you're helping weight loss...but you're not!If you're sitting there feeling bloated, overweight, and fed up (thanks to crazy hormones in perimenopause!), it's easy to give up and think "well, this is just the way that it is".The good news is that you can do something about your midlife weight gain!Listen to this week's episode to learn about 5 things that aren't going to help you lose the weight...2024-12-3126 min
Mental DisorderAshley Frawley - Constructing a CrisisAshley Frawley is a sociologist at the University of Kent, a columnist at Compact Magazine, and the COO of Sublation Media. She joins me to talk about her new paper “Constructing a Crisis: Mental Health, Higher Education and Policy Entrepreneurs.” The paper explores how the narrative of a mental health crisis amongst UK university students was created and perpetuated, and what this teaches us about the expansion of mental health discourse and psychological categorization more generally.You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.Links:* Frawley et al., “Constructing a Crisis...2024-12-2851 minThe Family Fork17: 5 Things I Did To Lose 65 Lbs In My Late 40sWhen I tell women that I've lost 65 lbs in my late 40s, they're always shocked, and want to know how I did it.I'm not always sure of the best answer, to be honest! You already know the typical things for weight loss: watching what you eat, working out, getting sleep.But losing 65 lbs took more than that! in today's episode I'm excited to share with you 5 very-useful things that I did to lose the weight. It's not your traditional advice, but these these things are going to help you move the needle, especially in...2024-12-2418 minThe Family Fork16: Creating Perimenopause Weight Loss Goals Part 2: Your SolutionHow would you like THE solution to losing weight in perimenopause? It's one thing to have the strategy (which we covered in Episode 15, which is Part 1 of this conversation).In today's episode, you're getting a complete coaching session, to help you develop YOUR solution for losing weight...finally!And it doesn't have anything to do with getting to the gym, or watching your portions.No, in today's episode we're looking at how your thoughts and feelings actually determine if you lose weight (or not). I'll teach you how to look at your feelings...2024-12-1721 minThe Family Fork15: Creating Perimenopause Weight Loss Goals Part 1: The StrategyHow would you like to build your exact strategy for losing weight in perimenopause, and know that it was going to work for YOU?! Wouldn't that be great?Losing weight in perimenopause is really a two-part project. First, you have to nail the strategy - the nutrition, the workouts, the timing. Then, you have to make sure you have the right mindset for weight loss, so that you can reach your goals no matter what obstacles get in your way.In this episode you get the chance to build your weight loss strategy, so that...2024-12-1021 minThe Family Fork14: Power of Pause: How to Reclaim Your Life After a Difficult TimeRaise your hand if you can look back in time, and wonder how in the world you survived that difficult week, month, or year. It felt so difficult in the moment, it's a wonder you didn't fall apart!Believe it or not, there's a lot to be learned from getting through difficult seasons in your life. If you take time to pause, and follow the framework I share in this week's episode, you'll be better prepared the next time challenge strikes!Listen to this week's episode of The Family Fork where I share a personal...2024-12-0316 minThe Family Fork13: Save Time with Easy, Family Meals and the Component Cooking MethodHow do you feel when you hear the phrase "What's for dinner"? If you're anything like me, it brings up a bunch of different emotions!If you're trying to prioritize your OWN health, with anti-inflammatory meals, you might find that it's hard to cook for your family, too.But what if I told you that I have a solution that let's you cook family meals just THREE nights a week - anti-inflammatory, easy, delicious, and family-friendly?! Sounds too good to be true, right?In this week's episode of The Family Fork...2024-11-2616 min
The GenX ExperienceUnique GenX Parenting Perspectives with Dr. Stephanie Dueger & Ashley MalikToday, I'm continuing my series on GenX Parenting by chatting with two unique and accomplished moms, Dr. Stephanie Dueger and Ashley Malik. We talk about everything from the importance of nurturing your children's emotional intelligence and the challenges of raising kids with a significant age gap.
Guest Info:
Stephanie Dueger
Stephanie Dueger, PhD, is an author, educator, and coach for expectant and new parents. She is the founder of Planned for Parenthood, where she helps expectant and new parents with children up to age 5 feel more prepared for, relaxed during, a...2024-11-191h 27The Family Fork12: THE Perimenopause Weight Loss MethodFeel like you're always looking for that ONE THING that will finally help you lose weight in perimenopause?I wish I could tell you there was an "easy button". But the truth is that it takes a well coordinated effort of a few approaches, to finally lose weight in perimenopause.Don't worry though, it's easier than you think! In this episode of The Family Fork I'm giving you the exact, step-by-step playbook of what it took for me to lose 10 lbs (and gain muscle!) in perimenopause. There's no holding back, and I'm giving...2024-11-1923 minThe Family Fork11: How to Manage Holiday Food and AlcoholAre you trying to manage your weight, and other perimenopause symptoms...but you're worried about falling off track over the holidays? (Or worse yet, thinking about "restarting" in the new year?!) Don't let the upcoming season throw you off course!Grab a notebook and a pen, because you're going to want to take notes! In this episode of The Family Fork we're looking at how holiday traditions around food and alcohol can derail your health and wellness goals.Plus, you get very specific strategies for maintaining anti-inflammatory eating throughout the holidays...without feeling deprived...without...2024-11-1218 minThe Family Fork10: Does perimenopause cause gut issues?"Gut health” is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot these days. You even see it on products like soda, chips, and prepackaged snacks, claiming that they’re good for your gut health.But what does it mean to have good gut health? How do you know if your gut is unhealthy? And the BIG question, how does perimenopause impact your gut health?In this episode, we dig into all of that, and more! Plus, you'll hear some slightly embarrassing (well, vulnerable!) personal stories about my own gut health journey, and how I’m m...2024-11-0515 min
Debt Rebel: Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Budget Successfully, Improve Money MindsetStruggling to Eat Health on a Budget? Try Component Cooking with Ashley Malik | 23In this episode of the Debt Rebel podcast, Julian Kohlbrand interviews Ashley Malik, a health and wellness coach who specializes in anti-inflammatory nutrition.
Ashley discusses her method of "component cooking" which allows families to eat healthy meals without everyone having to eat the same thing.
Here are the key takeaways:
Ashley Malik is a health and wellness coach who specializes in anti-inflammatory nutrition.
She developed the "Family Fork" framework to help busy moms prioritize their own health while still feeding their families.
Component cooking involves making large batches of a few key ingredients (protein...2024-11-0122 minThe Family Fork9: Protein for PerimenopauseYou've heard that you should eat more protein in perimenopause, but what does that even mean?It leaves you wondering how much, what kind is best...and ultimately you just grab a protein shake.In this episode of The Family Fork you'll learn exactly how much protein you need in midlife, what kind is best, and you'll even get a plan for how to meet your protein requirement everyday.Protein helps you lose weight in perimenopause, reduces cravings by keeping you fuller for longer, and will help you actually enjoy this season of...2024-10-2914 min
PoisonranaSITD 10/24/24: Brinley Reece On TNA iMPACT, Ashley Blaze Debuts On WOWJohn Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Rampage, TNA iMPACT, ROH On HonorClub, WOW Superheroes, NXT Level Up, TNA Xplosion, NWA Powerrr, WWE Main Event, and WWE Speed in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.This week on TNA iMPACT, we have the debut of Brinley Reece from NXT as she takes on Ash by Elegance, as well as Mike Bailey defending the X-Division Championship against Leon Slater, and Matt Cardona & PCO choose opponents for each other in ‘Pick Your Poison’ matches.WOW Superheroes has the debut of Ashley Blaze (the former Amari...2024-10-2411 minThe Family Fork8: Stop Giving Up: Managing ResistanceDo you get down on yourself when you give up (again!), when things get really challenging?Believe it or not, this is just your brain trying to keep you safe! Because challenging things like weight loss and eating healthy require hard work and dedication. And those are not things your brain loves.In this episode of The Family Fork you'll learn about various types of resistance, why your brain wants you to give up (agh!), and how to manage resistance, so that you can actually achieve your health and wellness goals!If you're...2024-10-2213 min
Message In The MiddleTransforming Your Health from the Inside Out with Ashley MalikIf you've ever struggled with feeling constantly tired, experiencing unexplained weight gain, or dealing with persistent inflammation and puffiness, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the world of anti-inflammatory nutrition with Ashley Malik, who has navigated her own health journey, including overcoming Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. Through over a decade of research and personal experience, Ashley has developed an anti-inflammatory approach to help women transform their health, boost energy, reduce inflammation, and feel their best—all while navigating busy family life.In this episode, we cover:Ashley's personal health story: Overcoming Hashimoto’s and hy...2024-10-1941 min