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Heart Led Wellness

Ashlyn Burnett

173 episodes

The Heart Led Wellness Podcast is hosted by Ashlyn Burnett, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Integrative Healthcare graduate, who has helped 500+ women learn to eat the way naturally thin people do...no tracking, no rules, no obsessing. Rooted in Polyvagal theory and somatic healing, this show teaches you how to heal your relationship with food at the nervous system level so you can finally eat from your body instead of your brain. New episodes every week. Follow Ashlyn on Instagram @heart.led.wellness.

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  1. 86: What your food habits tell me about your nervous system

    · 35 min · Episode 86

    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…

  2. 85: The ultimate holiday eating survival guide: binge free, guilt free, weight gain free

    · 29 min · Episode 64

    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…

  3. 84: How to heal your relationship with food without gaining a bunch of weight

    · 25 min · Episode 84

    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…

  4. 83: 5 Mistakes I made while trying to heal my relationship with food (don’t fall for these traps)

    · 27 min · Episode 83

    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…

  5. 82: Supporting your nervous system and navigating food when the world feels out of control and chaotic

    · 36 min · Episode 82

    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…

  6. 81: Macronutrients: Why you’re so confused about what macro ratio to eat and how to find your unique blend of protein/fat/carbs

    · 24 min · Episode 81

    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…

  7. 80: Wellness hacks: Infrared sauna can change your life…seriously

    · 43 min · Episode 80

    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…

  8. 79: Why hyper intelligent women struggle the most with food...and exactly how to heal

    · 25 min · Episode 79

    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…

  9. 78: Intuitive eating principles I DON’T support as a food freedom coach

    · 26 min · Episode 78

    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…

  10. 77: How MOLD is making you hungry, puffy, and tired with Nicole Ritter (plus the connection between mold and disordered eating)

    · 55 min · Episode 77

    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…

  11. 76: Symptoms I thought were "normal" that were actually coming from my dysregulated nervous system

    · 28 min · Episode 76

    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…

  12. 75: Fight or flight eating: How your sympathetic nervous system impacts your relationship with food

    · 38 min · Episode 75

    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…

  13. 74: Listener Q+A: Cravings, night time eating, low estrogen, healthy weight, bloating, nervous system regulation

    · 39 min · Episode 74

    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…

  14. 73: How I healed myself from post-viral syndrome (long haul covid/mono)…and how you can too

    · 45 min · Episode 142

    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…

  15. 72: Cortisol and your nervous system: Energetic & emotional root causes of high cortisol

    · 42 min · Episode 72

    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…

  16. 71: Quasi recovery: When you heal from an eating disorder but still don’t feel free from body/food chatter in your head

    · 37 min · Episode 71

    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…

  17. 70: Drainage vs detox: The most crucial step you can’t skip if you want to heal

    · 49 min · Episode 70

    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…

  18. 69: The white line between the before and after: Secrets from my health transformation

    · 45 min · Episode 69

    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…

  19. 68: Hot take: “volume eating” is a cover up for an unhealed relationship with food

    · 33 min · Episode 68

    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…

  20. 67: Chad Sasaki: Stuck energy makes you sick, how to optimize your life when you have a sensitive nervous system/body

    · 1 h 18 min · Episode 67

    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…

  21. 66: Why you can't stop eating even though you're full (7 specific reasons!)

    · 33 min · Episode 66

    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…

  22. 65: Why I'm no longer vegan: A new perspective on nutrition, questioning plant based narratives

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 65

    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…

  23. 64: How to make decisions for your future self: The secret behind my devotion to health

    · 37 min · Episode 64

    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…

  24. 63: How to have an emotional day without emotionally eating: A personal example from my week

    · 29 min · Episode 63

    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…

  25. 61: How to feel confident in your body during summer (and any season)

    · 33 min · Episode 61

    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…

  26. 60: Healing isn't complicated: If you don't feel good, you're missing one of these 3 things!

    · 46 min · Episode 60

    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…

  27. HLW will be back in a few weeks!

    · 2:56

    I know it's Tuesday, but I'm taking a brief break from our usual weekly episode! I am working hard behind the scenes on a big project that I can't wait to announce soon, as well as dedicating time to my ever expanding…

  28. 59: You don't need more detox...you need more nourishment

    · 48 min · Episode 59

    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…

  29. 58: Wellness hacks: Coffee enemas...how they can change your health and pro tips to supercharge them

    · 46 min · Episode 58

    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…

  30. 57: How to actually lower your cortisol: 12 root causes of high cortisol that are rarely talked about

    · 49 min · Episode 57

    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,…

  31. 55: Are you addicted to your struggle? Why you are doing all the right things, but still have health issues

    · 27 min · Episode 55

    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,…

  32. 54: Why so many people feel out of control and gain weight when they "eat intuitively"

    · 39 min · Episode 54

    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.…

  33. 53: (Part 2) Listener Q+A: Eating meat again, the protein obsession, my gut healing protocol, and more!

    · 39 min · Episode 53

    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…

  34. 52: (Part 1) Listener Q+A: Nervous system dysregulation symptoms, mold toxicity, calorie needs, self soothing with food, and more

    · 37 min · Episode 52

    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…

  35. 51: 7 sneaky signs you’re avoiding FEELING your emotions + The magic that happens when you start to feel again

    · 43 min · Episode 51

    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…

  36. 50: Exactly what to do after you overeat: Do I ever overeat now that I’ve healed my relationship with food?

    · 40 min · Episode 50

    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…

  37. 49: The one FOOD that can lower anxiety, stress, adrenaline, cortisol, and help you HEAL trauma

    · 35 min · Episode 49

    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…

  38. 48: Why I don’t drink coffee and never will: How caffeine impacts your nervous system and healing capacity

    · 41 min · Episode 48

    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…

  39. 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

    · 29 min · Episode 47

    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…

  40. 46: The 6 root reasons for why you can't stop overeating at night! (and how to heal them)

    · 33 min · Episode 46

    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…

  41. 44: Parasites can make you hate yourself: How parasites affect your nervous system, mental, and emotional health

    · 51 min · Episode 44

    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…

  42. 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

    · 37 min · Episode 43

    “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…

  43. 42: Listener Q+A: Weight loss, coffee enemas, nervous system regulation, hormone healing, supplements, and more!

    · 43 min · Episode 42

    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…

  44. 41: WHEN you eat matters: How to use “within day energy balance” to get your period back and balance your hormones

    · 40 min · Episode 41

    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…

  45. 40: Your perfume is dysregulating your nervous system: How different smells affect our adrenals and can create anxiety & depression

    · 36 min · Episode 40

    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,…

  46. 39: STOP honoring all your cravings!...One thing people get wrong about intuitive eating and what to do instead

    · 45 min · Episode 39

    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…

  47. 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

    · 41 min · Episode 38

    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…

  48. 37: Navigating Thanksgiving with intuitive eating AND health in mind: Binge free, guilt free, obsession free holidays

    · 53 min · Episode 37

    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,…

  49. 33: Feeling bad about your body? Don’t fall into these 2 common traps that will keep you stuck!

    · 43 min · Episode 33

    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…

  50. 36: Potatoes help regulate the nervous system: Mind blowing information on how whole carbs impact your emotional health

    · 39 min · Episode 36

    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…

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