E215 - What Your Partner’s Porn Use Really Means: Harmless Habit or Relationship Killer?

E215 - What Your Partner’s Porn Use Really Means: Harmless Habit or Relationship Killer?

*** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics including childhood sexual assault, sex addiction, and pornography addiction. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be distressing or triggering for some individuals. *** Ashlyn is sitting down with certified sex addiction therapist Rick Manabat for a raw, honest, and deeply needed conversation about porn use, shame, intimacy, and the impact it can have on relationships. This episode dives into the questions so many people are quietly asking themselves but are often too afraid to say out loud: When does porn become a problem? What does it actually mean if your partner is hiding it? Is it harmless… or is it hurting the relationship? Rick breaks down how unhealthy sexual behaviours and addictions can begin, the role shame plays in keeping people stuck, and how unresolved trauma and emotional wounds often sit underneath these patterns. Ashlyn and Rick also explore what healing can look like for both the person struggling and the partner trying to navigate betrayal, insecurity, confusion, or disconnection. This conversation is compassionate, eye-opening, and refreshingly free of judgment. Whether you’ve personally been impacted by porn addiction or you simply want a healthier understanding of intimacy, honesty, and connection, this episode opens the door to a conversation that matters. GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR SHOWCASE - www.eventbrite.com/e/showcase-tick…s-1982465791549 -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. -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

E214 - WTF is HYROX?

Ashlyn is back with a solo episode fresh off her latest adventure in Ottawa and she’s breaking down everything from her Hyrox experience. From the adrenaline highs to the “whose idea was this?!” lows, she’s giving you the full behind-the-scenes look at one of the toughest fitness events she’s ever taken on. She walks through every station, every kilometre, every mental battle, and every moment that pushed her to the edge. Ashlyn shares how she trained, what surprised her most on race day, where she crushed it, and the areas she already knows she needs to level up before the next one. This episode is equal parts fitness recap, mindset coaching, and unfiltered post-race honesty. If you’ve ever wanted to challenge yourself physically, get out of your comfort zone, or just hear what happens when a competitive woman decides to test her limits… buckle u GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR SHOWCASE - www.eventbrite.com/e/showcase-tick…s-1982465791549 -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. -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

E213 - Keeping Up with the Kar-Daij-Ash-ians: Spring Edition

Spring has sprung and the Kar-Daij-Ash-ians are back with another wildly unfiltered catch-up episode. Ashlyn and Daija are spilling all the tea on what’s been happening lately—from relationship drama and soft launches to business chaos, questionable decisions, and the life updates nobody asked for but everyone’s getting anyway. The girls are talking dating, friendships, fitness, motherhood, work life, and all the little spirals in between. One minute it’s deep life chats, the next it’s complete nonsense and aggressive side-eye energy. Basically? The usual. Expect hot takes, oversharing, laughs that go slightly off the rails, and the kind of brutally honest bestie banter that makes you feel like you’re on the couch with them at 11PM after two glasses of wine. Messy. Mouthy. Mildly feral. Just the way we like it. GET YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR SHOWCASE - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/showcase-tickets-1982465791549 -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. -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

E212 -BAD MARRIAGE ADVICE: Marriage Myths Keeping You Stuck with Monica Tanner

Ashlyn is joined by relationship coach and author of Bad Marriage Advice, Monica Tanner—and let’s just say… we’re throwing the rulebook straight in the trash. If you’ve been living by “happy wife, happy life” or forcing yourself to “never go to bed angry,” this episode is your permission slip to unlearn all that outdated, eye-roll-worthy nonsense. Monica is here to flip the script on everything you thought you knew about love and relationships and replace it with skills that actually create connection, passion, and respect. Ashlyn and Monica get into what really makes a relationship work (hint: it’s not people-pleasing and silent resentment), how to move from disconnected to deeply seen, and why thriving in your relationship requires way more honesty and way less perfection. It’s bold, it’s refreshing, and it might call you out just a little—but in the best way. If you want a relationship that feels alive, not just “fine,” this one’s for you. MONICA'S WEBSITE - https://www.monicatanner.com/ MONICA'S IG - https://www.instagram.com/monitalksmarriage/ -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. -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

E211-Your Hard Season Is Not Your Final Chapter- The Power of Perspective + Resilience with Dr. Lyka

Ashlyn sits down with world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist turned mindset mentor, Dr. Allen Lycka, for a conversation that will completely shift the way you look at adversity. After being misdiagnosed with ALS and given just six months to live, Dr. Lycka was forced into a life-altering turning point. Instead of accepting that fate, he chose to fight and what came from that experience is a powerful philosophy on resilience, gratitude, and what it truly means to live a fantastic life. In this episode, Ashlyn and Dr. Lycka dive into how to navigate life’s hardest moments, the mindset shifts required to overcome adversity, and how simple daily practices, like mantras and intentional thinking, can radically change your outlook and your results. This is about choosing growth when life gets heavy, finding purpose in the pain, and stepping into a version of yourself that refuses to settle. If you’re in a tough season or need a reminder of what’s possible on the other side of it, this episode is your sign. DR. LYCKA'S WEBSITE: https://drallenlycka.com/ -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. -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