The Dr. Ashley Show
by Dr. Ashley Lucas
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About this podcast
Dr. Ashley Lucas, a former professional ballet dancer, brings a unique perspective to the world of nutrition and wellness. Her relentless pursuit of perfection in ballet led to injuries and a struggle with body image. Recognizing the crucial role of nutrition in athletic performance, she retired from dancing and embarked on a journey to become an expert in the field. Dr. Lucas holds a PhD in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech and is a licensed Registered Dietitian. Tune in to "The Dr. Ashley Show" podcast for insightful discussions on weight loss, wellness, and more.
Episodes
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- 171. Why Calorie Counting Doesn’t Work for Weight Loss | Dr. Ken Berry · 11 min · Episode 171I’m sitting down with Dr. Ken Berry to explore the Proper Human Diet and how low-carb, ketogenic, and carnivore diets may impact insulin resistance, PCOS, fertility, and…
- 170. Quit These 3 Patterns and Make Weight Loss Easier · 14 min · Episode 170I’m sharing why traditional boundary-setting often leaves us feeling guilty, exhausted, and resentful, and how shifting from people-pleasing to self-worth and nervous system…
- 169. Why Stress Makes You Hold Onto Fat (And Makes Weight Loss Harder) · 19 min · Episode 169I’m sharing five simple nervous system regulation techniques you can use in under two minutes to help calm anxiety, reduce stress, and support your body when you feel overwhelmed…
- 168. I Eat the World’s Most Boring Diet, Here’s Why It Works… · 20 min · Episode 168I’m sharing exactly what I eat in a day for weight loss and why a simple, consistent rotation of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and fermented foods can support blood sugar, gut…
- 167. Stop Adding More Weight Loss Hacks. Watch This First. · 15 min · Episode 167I’m breaking down why doing less can transform your body, nervous system, and weight loss journey more than constantly adding new supplements, wellness hacks, diets, and…
- 166. Quit Ignoring These 7 Body Signals and Lose Weight for Good · 17 min · Episode 166I’m breaking down seven signs your body may be trying to tell you something important, from jaw tension and chronic exhaustion to perfectionism, emotional eating, and a nervous…
- 165. If I Was Over 50 & 30 Pounds Overweight, This Is Exactly What I'd Do to Burn Belly Fat · 22 min · Episode 165If I were over 50 and needed to lose 30 pounds, I’d focus on rebuilding the metabolic signals that change with age instead of simply eating less and exercising more. I’m breaking…
- 164. 5 Habits That Turn On Your Natural GLP-1 & Burn Belly Fat Fast · 20 min · Episode 164I’m breaking down five daily habits that can naturally support GLP-1, improve your metabolism, stabilize blood sugar, and help your body release stubborn fat without relying on…
- 163. Stop Eating These 6 Foods and Lose 30 Pounds · 21 min · Episode 163I’m breaking down six common foods that can keep your blood sugar and insulin elevated, increase cravings, and quietly keep your body stuck in fat storage mode. Learn what to…
- 162. These 7 Walmart Groceries Will Melt Fat Fast · 17 min · Episode 162I’m sharing seven affordable Walmart groceries that can help support fat loss by protecting muscle, stabilizing blood sugar, improving gut health, and naturally supporting GLP-1…
- 161. I’ve Helped People Lose 480,000 Pounds — Eat These 4 Foods Every Day · 21 min · Episode 161I’m sharing the four foods I recommend eating every day to naturally support GLP-1, improve your metabolism, control cravings, and make sustainable fat loss easier. After helping…
- 160. Quit These 7 Habits and Lose 50 Pounds in 60 Days · 22 min · Episode 160I’m sharing the seven habits I would quit first if I wanted to lose weight and keep it off, including the biggest mistakes that keep your body stuck in fat storage mode. Learn…
- 159. The Freezer Store (Why 800 Calories Never Worked) · 16 min · Episode 159I’m explaining why counting calories alone has never been the key to lasting weight loss, and how hormones like insulin determine whether your body stores fat or burns it. Learn…
- 158. You're Not Lazy. The Truth About Weight Loss · 18 min · Episode 158I’m explaining why feeling "lazy" has nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with your metabolism, hormones, stress, and the survival mechanisms built into your body…
- 157. The Truth About Your Pelvic Floor (What Every Woman Should Know) · 48 min · Episode 157Discover the truth about pelvic floor health, prolapse, urinary incontinence, menopause, and why Kegels alone aren't enough as I sit down with pelvic health expert Kim Vopni…
- 156. Ages 55 to 65: If You Can Do These 4 Things, You're in Peak Health · 21 min · Episode 156I’m breaking down the four biggest health checkpoints that determine whether you’re truly thriving between ages 55 and 65, from building muscle and stabilizing blood sugar to…
- 155. The Hidden Connection Between Vision, Your Brain, and Weight · 51 min · Episode 155I’m joined by developmental optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to uncover why your vision is about far more than seeing clearly, and how hidden vision problems may contribute to…
- 154. Why Bread in Europe Doesn't Make You Fat — But American Bread Does · 20 min · Episode 154I’m uncovering why so many people can eat bread in Europe without bloating, cravings, or weight gain, yet struggle with American bread, and the answer has far more to do with…
- 153. How Menopause Wrecks Your Metabolism — And What You Can Actually Do About It · 35 min · Episode 153I’m breaking down exactly how menopause and perimenopause change your metabolism, why belly fat increases, and why the strategies that worked in your 30s and 40s often stop…
- 152. How to Lose Belly Fat So Fast It Feels Illegal · 20 min · Episode 152I’m sharing the 5 biggest mistakes keeping stubborn belly fat in place and the science-backed strategies I’ve seen help people lose 10, 20, 40, or even 100+ pounds without…
