Episode 177 Empowering Self-Healing: Interview With Ashley James

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How can you begin to heal yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally? What are some practical strategies to guide you on your holistic journey to well-being?

MEET Ashley James

Her podcast is called Learn True Health with Ashley James where she interviews holistic health experts and doctors of Naturopathic medicine 3 days a week. Through the interviews, her expert guests teach listeners how to gain health naturally through holistic medicine, diet, supplemental nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Ashley ensures listeners learn Natural Medicine Life Hacks for gaining energy, better sleep, a boosted immune system, and an overall feeling of awesomeness!

Over the last 10 years, Ashley and her husband have built several interesting businesses including reaching the top rank of a holistic network marketing company, living off of a thrifty eBay business, and building and selling bat houses from their garage to aid in bat conservation.

Ashley struggled with health issues her whole adult life, including infertility. When she was 19 she was told, by an MD and an endocrinologist, that she couldn't have kids. When Ashley was 22 she lost her Mom to cancer. This loss was so great it caused Ashley to reassess her life. She became determined to learn how to help others lead healthier happier lives.

First, Ashley became a massage therapist and Reiki Master. Then she became a master practitioner and trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy, Hypnosis, and coaching.

Through her 20s, she struggled with hormone issues, diabetes, weight gain, regular infections and chronic fatigue. MDs offered only drugs to manage symptoms with no solution to help her body heal. In 2011, Ashley turned to naturopathic holistic medicine for answers. Through holistic medicine, Ashley cured her diabetes, resolved her hormone issues, got her energy back, and stopped the chronic infections. What's most impressive is after 6 years of trying to get pregnant without natural medicine, Ashley and her husband were able to naturally have a baby thanks to naturopathic medicine and nutrition!

When Ashley isn't interviewing doctors and holistic health experts for her podcast or coaching her wonderful clients to achieve their life and health goals, she is spending time with her husband and son, enjoying the Pacific Northwest, exploring the Greater Seattle Area, and cultivating her skills in the kitchen by cooking whole food, organic meals for her family.

Ashley is passionate about her podcast and building its listenership because she is on a mission to change lives by bringing holistic health information to those who, like her, are seeking better health naturally!

Please help Ashley in her mission by sharing her podcast with your friends and family! Together we can all Learn True Health!

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IN THIS PODCAST:

• What is intuitive eating? 12:06
• What is the connection between eating and mental health? 16:08
• Mindful approaches to dealing with clients who have eating disorders 32:41

What Is Intuitive Eating?

• The importance of understanding that everyone’s dietary needs are unique to them
• What are macro and micronutrients?
• How to begin to eliminate foods that don’t make you feel well

What Is The Connection Between Eating And Mental Health?

• Understanding the mind, body, and soul interconnectedness
• Getting to the root of what is causing your stress
• The importance of understanding your client's eating habits
• What is a “Food Mood,” journal?
• Creating visual cues when changing our habits
• What is intermittent fasting?

Mindful Approaches To Dealing With Clients Who Have Eating Disorders

• Redirecting motivation to healthier choices
• Getting clients out of “stress mode”
• Dealing with clients who are overwhelmed with getting started on their wellness journey
• Techniques for Empowering Your Clients

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Find out more at Learn True Health, and connect with Ashley on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Join the Learn True Health Facebook Group

Learn True Health PODCAST