Authentically Ashlyn

Ashlyn Gunderson

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 little punch: this is the show for you.

  1. 2d ago

    E239 - Girl-Splaining: Heart Rate Zones

    Ashlyn is back with another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s getting to the heart of your fitness (literally). We're talking heart rate zones, aerobic health, and what all those numbers on your watch actually mean. Whether you're trying to improve your cardiovascular endurance, build your aerobic base, get faster, or simply figure out why everyone keeps talking about Zone 2 training, Ashlyn is breaking it all down. What are the different heart rate zones? How do you know which zone you're in? And more importantly, what is your body actually doing in each one? But she's not tackling this one alone! Ashlyn is joined by special guest Steph Sobczak (@kootnayrunning on Instagram), who brings her running expertise to the conversation. Together, they get into how to start running when you're a complete beginner, why you don't need to be fast to be a runner, and what an effective running routine can actually look like. They also break down the differences between training for athletic performance and training for aesthetics, because running to improve your speed and endurance can look pretty different from running as part of a body composition or fitness goal. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a gym girlie looking to improve her cardio, or someone who currently considers running to be a form of punishment, this episode will help you understand your heart, train with more intention, and make your cardio work FOR you. So lace up those shoes, check your heart rate, and let's get moving. It's time to stop guessing and start training with purpose. Let's get into it! Connect with today's Girl-splaining Expert: Stephanie Sobczak www.kootenayrunning.ca IG @KootenayRunning -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 -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

    E239 - Girl-Splaining: Heart Rate Zones

  2. Nov 4

    E238 - Girl-Splaining: Sauna & Heat Exposure

    Ashlyn is back with another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s turning up the heat. Literally. Today’s topic? Sauna and heat exposure, and all the fascinating ways spending time in a hot environment can impact your body, brain, and overall health. From human growth hormone and brain-protective chemicals like BDNF to stress adaptation, recovery, and everything in between, Ashlyn is breaking down the science behind why getting hot might actually be doing your body some good. But what’s really happening when you sit in a sauna and sweat your ass off? Ashlyn explores how heat exposure creates a physiological stress response, how that stress may help your body adapt and become more resilient, and what researchers are discovering about the potential benefits for your brain and nervous system. And, of course, she’s tackling one of the biggest sauna misconceptions of all: Are you actually detoxing through sweat, or is that just another wellness myth we’ve all been sold? Whether you’re a sauna regular, a cold-plunge girlie who’s ready to switch sides, or someone who’s been wondering what all the hype is about, this episode is packed with science-backed insights to help you understand what heat exposure can actually do for you. So grab your towel, get comfortable, and prepare to turn up the temperature on your wellness knowledge. It’s time to get hot, get informed, and get Girl-Splained. 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 -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

    E238 - Girl-Splaining: Sauna & Heat Exposure

  3. Oct 28

    E237 - I STILL Talk to Dead People with Clairvoyant Kim

    Just in time for spooky season, Ashlyn is welcoming back one of your favourite podcast besties, Clairvoyant Kim! And you KNOW this isn’t going to be your average catch-up sesh. We’re talking life after death, the afterlife, signs from the universe, and all the mysterious shit that makes you wonder whether there’s a whole lot more happening behind the scenes than we realize. Kim is back with some fascinating new premonitions and experiences, including receiving guidance related to a missing child case. The conversation dives into the unknown, what it might look like to stay connected to the great beyond, and how we can become more aware of the signs, messages, and intuitive nudges that show up in our everyday lives. Ashlyn and Kim also explore the idea that the universe has your back, how to get intentional about manifesting what you truly desire, and why learning to trust yourself might be more powerful than you think. Whether you’re a full-blown believer, a curious skeptic, or someone who’s ever experienced a coincidence that felt a little TOO perfectly timed, this episode will have you questioning what’s possible and paying closer attention to the world around you. So light a candle, get comfy, and maybe leave a few lights on for this one. Clairvoyant Kim is BACK, and things are about to get a little otherworldly. 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 -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

    E237 - I STILL Talk to Dead People with Clairvoyant Kim

  4. Oct 21

    E236 - Girl-Splaining: Scale Weight

    You step on the scale, see a two-pound jump overnight, and suddenly you’re convinced all your hard work has gone straight out the window. But before you throw your meal plan in the garbage and declare your fitness journey officially over, let’s talk about what that number is actually telling you. Ashlyn breaks down the myths surrounding scale weight and walks you through all the sneaky culprits behind those frustrating ups and downs. From water retention, hormones, menstrual cycles, sodium, carbohydrates, digestion, and inflammation to the effects of training and recovery, there are SO many reasons your weight can fluctuate that have absolutely nothing to do with gaining body fat. So how accurate is the number on your scale, anyway? And how do you know whether you’re actually making progress when the numbers seem determined to mess with your head? This episode is all about understanding the difference between a normal weight fluctuation and a genuine trend, learning how to weigh yourself more consistently, and looking beyond one random Tuesday morning weigh-in to see the bigger picture. Because your weight is a data point, not a verdict on your progress, your discipline, or your worth. So before you let the scale ruin your day, let Ashlyn give you a little reality check. The number might fluctuate, but that doesn't mean your progress has disappeared. 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 -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

    E236 - Girl-Splaining: Scale Weight

  5. Oct 14

    E235 - Girl-Splaining: The 5 Components of Fitness

    Ashlyn is back with another round of Girl-Splaining, and this time she’s breaking down the five components of fitness that go way beyond what the scale says or how your ass looks in your favourite leggings. We’re talking muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Five pieces of the fitness puzzle that work together to build a body that doesn’t just look strong, but actually is strong. Ashlyn gets into what each component means, why it matters, and how they all play a role in your overall health, performance, and longevity. Because being fit isn’t just about lifting heavy, running fast, touching your toes, or chasing a certain body fat percentage. It’s about building a body that can do the things you want it to do, whether that means crushing a workout, hauling groceries, keeping up with your kids, or feeling confident in your own skin. Whether you’re a seasoned gym girlie or someone who’s still figuring out the difference between a dumbbell and a kettlebell, this episode will help you understand what you’re actually working toward and where your fitness routine might be missing a piece. Time to stop treating fitness like a one-trick pony and start building the whole damn package. Let’s get into it! SIGN-UP FOR THE SHRED - https://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 -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

    E235 - Girl-Splaining: The 5 Components of Fitness

  6. Oct 7

    E234 - Moving On With The Kar-Daij-Ash-Ians

    Well… this is it. The final Keeping Up with the Kar-Daij-Ash-ians. Daija and Ashlyn are sitting down one last time for the juicy update sesh you’ve come to know and love, but this time there’s a little something different in the air. After countless conversations about relationships, sex, family, fitness, business, travel, life chaos, questionable decisions, and everything in between, the girls are officially closing the chapter on Keeping Up. But don’t worry, they’re going out exactly the way they came in: with the tea. They’re catching up on what’s been happening in their lives, what’s changed, what’s coming next, and all the random shit that somehow always comes up when these two get together. It’s candid, chaotic, hilarious, and probably a little too honest. This isn’t goodbye to Daija and Ashlyn. It’s goodbye to this era of Authentically Ashlyn as the podcast evolves into something new. And before they turn the page, they’re giving you one last chance to sit in on the group chat. Lock the door if the kids are home, and come keep up with them one last time. End of an era. Beginning of something new. 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

    E234 - Moving On With The Kar-Daij-Ash-Ians

  7. Sep 30

    E233 - Girl-Splaining: Cortisol

    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

    E233 - Girl-Splaining: Cortisol

  8. Sep 23

    E232 - Girl-Splaining: Atomic Habits

    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

    E232 - Girl-Splaining: Atomic Habits
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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 little punch: this is the show for you.

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  • Creator
    Ashlyn Gunderson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Authentically Ashlyn

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