Health Unscripted

Dr. Ashley Dwyer
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In this podcast we'll talk all things health, but with an unfiltered twist! My name is Dr. Ashley Dwyer and I am a pharmacist and health coach passionate in holistic health and wellness. I'm tired of all the BS health info floating around the web, so I'm going to do my best to educate and entertain the masses!

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 54: Before You Blame Your Hormones, Look at These 5 Things

    In this episode, I’m breaking down my Foundations-First Framework—the five areas I want you to look at before assuming your hormones are the reason fat loss feels difficult. I cover calorie intake, protein and micronutrients, movement, stress and recovery, and sleep, with practical ways to strengthen each foundation. Timestamps 0:00 I introduce the Foundations First Framework1:09 Why I don’t want you to blame hormones first2:45 The five foundations I want you to check3:17 1. Calorie intake and why “healthy” can still add up5:22 Why I recommend tracking portions and macros7:30 2. Protein and micronutrients10:47 3. Movement, strength training, and daily steps13:27 How walks support resilience and blood-sugar regulation14:29 4. Stress management and recovery17:53 Why rest days matter18:23 5. Sleep and simple sleep-hygiene habits21:42 I recap the five foundations22:16 Closing thoughts and my free lifestyle self-assessmentClick here to download the freebie and assessment! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

  2. Sep 10

    Ep. 53: We’ve Overcomplicated Women’s Health

    How the Wellness Industry Made Women’s Health Way Too Complicated In this episode, I break down why women’s health advice has become a confusing mix of supplements, testing, biohacks, and fear-based marketing. I focus on cutting through the noise and returning to the highest-impact basics first. If you’ve ever felt like your health became a full-time job, this episode is a reality check on what actually moves the needle. Timestamps 00:00 - Why women’s health has become absurdly overcomplicated  01:39 - The problem with endless wellness advice and TikTok diagnoses  02:44 - Why real concepts get turned into fear-based marketing  04:25 - How I evaluate supplements by asking “why this one?”  05:41 - Why more testing does not automatically mean better care  07:19 - The myth of always needing a “root cause” hunt  08:18 - Why optimization and biohacking can distract from basic health  09:34 - The unsexy habits that matter more than creatine or cold plunges  11:01 - What “foundations first” means for food and macros  12:30 - Protein, carbs, fats, and fiber as the nutrition base  13:30 - Why resistance training needs structure and progression  14:30 - Movement outside the gym and why steps still matter  15:00 - Sleep, recovery, and stress management as health multipliers  16:12 - Where preventive care, labs, and medication fit in  17:40 - When deeper investigation is actually warranted  18:50 - Why health should not become your entire personality  20:47 - How to build habits without overwhelming yourself  21:35 - Why GLP-1s still require foundational habits for long-term results Notable quotes “Supplements are supplemental.” “The way that you keep your results is the way that you get them.” “Your body’s not like a never-ending optimization project.” Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

  3. Sep 3

    Ep 52. Your Labs Are Normal, But You Still Feel Like Sh*t

    So Your Blood Work Is Normal, But You Still Feel Like Shit I break down why “normal” lab results can still leave you feeling exhausted, inflamed, and dismissed. I explain the gap between standard lab ranges and functional ranges, then walk through the markers I see most often miss the real picture, especially for thyroid, blood sugar, iron, vitamin D, cortisol, and sex hormones.In this solo episode of Health Unscripted, I share how I interpret lab values in practice and why symptoms matter as much as numbers. I also show how patterns like fatigue, heavy periods, hair shedding, and stubborn weight gain can point to deeper issues even when your doctor says everything looks fine. Timestamps 00:00 - Why normal labs can still leave you feeling terrible  00:57 - Normal ranges versus functional ranges  01:57 - How lab ranges are created and why that matters  02:24 - TSH as the clearest example of missed thyroid dysfunction  03:17 - Symptoms doctors often dismiss when TSH is “normal”  04:13 - Why patients often do not get enough labs  05:10 - Common panels doctors order and what gets missed  06:36 - Why A1C can look fine while insulin resistance is already present  07:27 - How thyroid, ferritin, and cholesterol are connected  09:21 - Why a full thyroid panel matters  10:20 - Iron markers that give a more complete picture  11:18 - Fasting cortisol and vitamin D as commonly overlooked markers  12:17 - Why timing matters for sex hormone testing  13:13 - How progesterone timing changes by cycle length  14:06 - Why low ferritin and normal labs still miss the real issue  15:26 - How lifestyle foundations help labs move into better ranges  15:54 - Estrogen pathways, heavy periods, and gut-liver dysfunction  17:13 - PCOS patterns and triglyceride to HDL ratio  18:07 - Why some common fat loss strategies can backfire  18:52 - Closing thoughts and how to reach me Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

    Ep 52. Your Labs Are Normal, But You Still Feel Like Sh*t

  4. Aug 27

    Ep. 51: When “Doing Everything Right” Isn’t Working

    WE'RE SO BACK!!!  Hello, all! I am superrrrr excited to announce the return of Health Unscripted! It's been far too long since I've yapped on here about all things health and wellness!  For our first episode back, I want to focus on the most common point of confusion for most women when it comes to achieving their desired goals: "I'm doing all the right things, why am I not seeing the results?!"  I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you have any questions, shoot me a DM on instagram @dr.dwyer, and visit our website at teambdncoaching.com to check out how we can help! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

  5. 07/18/2024

    MLM's: Friend or Foe?

    Hello, Unscriptors! I have seen a SLEW of content on social media about MLM products being the cure for all kinds of things, so I wanted to give my honest opinion on them! MLM stands for multilevel marketing, which is essentially a pyramid scheme. Brands like herbalife, beachbody, doterra, monat, amare, and savvi are MLM companies! Tune in and let me know your thoughts on my thoughts! If you have any questions, find me on IG @dr.dwyer and slide into my dms! To work with my team, head to www,teambdncoaching.com Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

    MLM's: Friend or Foe?

  6. 06/27/2024

    Ep. 49 - Mindset, Dating, & "Woo Woo" with Dr. Kasey Jo

    Welcome back Health Unscripters! This week I have a really special episode with one of my best friends, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach, her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. She has transformed hundreds of lives (and minds) in her coaching career, while also being published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals for her research exploring the relationship between our mindset and our health and fitness behaviors. After finding so much success within her own online fitness coaching business, she also created an accredited certification program (The Health Mindset Coaching Certification) teaching other coaches how to effectively use the science of mindset and psychology to develop lasting change with their clients. We dive into how fixed vs. growth mindsets in this episode, as well as how to tackle summer vacations that make it tricky to stick to your goals! In true "Kasey and Ashley" fashion, we also chat a bit about dating and single life, as well as some astrology! Hope you enjoy! To follow Kasey and check out all of her amazingness, find her on IG @coachkaseyjo Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

    Ep. 49 - Mindset, Dating, & "Woo Woo" with Dr. Kasey Jo

  7. 06/13/2024

    Ep. 48 - Is It Really Just Calories In vs. Calories Out?

    Hellllooooooooooo, all! This week I wanted to go over something I see a lot of online, and something I actually had to change my mind around years ago. In this episode I dive into CICO, my old beliefs, how they've changed, and what it takes to be successful with your goals! For questions, please message me on IG @dr.dwyer :) Stay tuned for a special guest episode next week! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

    Ep. 48 - Is It Really Just Calories In vs. Calories Out?

  8. 06/06/2024

    Ep. 47 - Navigating Dating & Your Health Goals

    Where are my single ladies at?! Single men? Those who just enjoy being social??? Dating generally comes with dining out and grabbing some cocktails, so how do we enjoy our time on a date when we're trying to maintain our health, lose body fat, not drink a lot... This episode will shed light on my dating endeavors, while showcasing the practices I use in order to stay within my health goals and not totally derail my progress while going on multiple dates a week! Questions or comments? Find me on IG: @dr.dwyer Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

    Ep. 47 - Navigating Dating & Your Health Goals
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About

In this podcast we'll talk all things health, but with an unfiltered twist! My name is Dr. Ashley Dwyer and I am a pharmacist and health coach passionate in holistic health and wellness. I'm tired of all the BS health info floating around the web, so I'm going to do my best to educate and entertain the masses!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Ashley Dwyer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Health Unscripted
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    Health Unscripted

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