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. 9h ago

    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
  2. 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
  3. Sep 16

    E231 - Girl-Splaining: The Sunk Cost Fallacy

    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

    E231 - Girl-Splaining: The Sunk Cost Fallacy
  4. Sep 9

    E230 - Girl-splaining: Creatine

    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

    E230 - Girl-splaining: Creatine
  5. Sep 2

    E229 - Girl-splaining: The 6 Human Needs

    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

    E229 - Girl-splaining: The 6 Human Needs
  6. Aug 26

    E228 - REPLAY: E57 “I Talk To Dead People”: A Conversation with Clairvoyant Kim

    This week, Ashlyn is hitting rewind on one of the podcast’s most memorable episodes and bringing back a conversation that still hits differently. We’re revisiting her conversation with Clairvoyant Kim, a psychic medium who has been sharing her gifts for more than 25 years, to explore the mysterious, emotional, and sometimes downright spooky world of connecting with those on the other side. Kim shares some of her most jaw-dropping experiences, including “holy f*ck” moments, connecting with loved ones who have passed, and her work surrounding missing persons and unsolved cases. Ashlyn and Kim also dive deep into what Kim believes happens after we die, the afterlife, heaven, and whether there really is more waiting for us on the other side. And, of course, the episode wouldn't be complete without a personal reading for Ashlyn. Kim shares insights, messages, and little details that hit close to home—and offers a perspective on grief that can bring comfort when you're missing someone you love. Sometimes we need to look back to remember that grief doesn't mean the connection is gone. It just means the relationship has changed. Press play, take a deep breath, and come reconnect with a conversation about love, loss, and the possibility that they're still with us in ways we don't always understand. 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

    E228 - REPLAY: E57 “I Talk To Dead People”: A Conversation with Clairvoyant Kim
  7. Aug 19

    E227 - Muscle Myths

    Ashlyn and Daija are back in their fitness era, and this time they’re coming for every muscle-building myth that’s been floating around the internet. If you’ve ever been told that lifting heavy will make you bulky, that women shouldn’t train certain body parts, or that you need to live on chicken and rice to build muscle—consider this episode your official myth-busting session. The girls break down what it actually takes to gain muscle, build curves, and yes, grow that dump truck. They talk progressive overload, protein, recovery, genetics, and why patience is the most underrated part of any physique transformation. Expect hot takes, real science explained in plain English, and a few loving call-outs for anyone still avoiding the squat rack because they’re scared of getting “too muscular.” Grab your lifting straps, stop fearing the squat rack, and let's bust some myths, build some muscle, and grow that peach the right way. SIGN-UP FOR THE NEXT SHRED PROGRAM - 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 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

    E227 - Muscle Myths
  8. Aug 12

    E226 - Friendship Philosophies

    Ashlyn is back with her ultimate wing woman, Daija, and this time they’re putting one of the most important relationships in their lives on trial: friendship. Fresh off Ashlyn’s birthday bash surrounded by her besties, the girls are breaking down their ultimate red and green flags for what makes a friendship actually good. They’re talking about how to find your people as an adult, how to turn new connections into genuine friendships, and what it takes to keep those relationships strong when life inevitably gets messy. But not every friendship crime gets off with a warning. Ashlyn and Daija are putting some of the biggest friendship offences on trial, from flakiness and one-sided relationships to jealousy, bad communication, and the dreaded friend who disappears the second they get a boyfriend. Which ones are guilty of killing the vibe? Which ones get a pass? And which ones deserve to be immediately escorted out of the group chat? Because the right friendships can completely change your life and the wrong ones can drain the ever-loving hell out of you. Grab your bestie, call your lawyer, and let’s put friendship on trial. -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

    E226 - Friendship Philosophies

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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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