Authentically Ashlyn

Your favorite duo is back, and the March madness is real. In this month’s recap, Ashlyn and Daija catch up on all the life, love, and chaos they’ve been living lately—nothing’s off-limits. They spill the tea on their sex lives, the emotional goodbye to the PerfectFit4U brand, and how they’re navigating major changes in their businesses.

From celebrating big wins with their friends to the excitement of Canada’s Ultimate Challenge premiering, this episode is a rollercoaster of reflection, growth, and good old-fashioned girl talk. Buckle up for laughs, realness, and a whole lot of heart—this is one Kar-Daij-Ash-ian episode you won’t want to miss.

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Ashlyn is joined by the ever-electric Tulio from Canada’s Ultimate Challenge for a high-energy, deep-dive convo you won’t want to miss. With a background in martial arts, gymnastics, event promotion, and content creation, Tulio’s a true wildcard who lives for the rush of pushing past his limits—and he’s bringing that same fearless energy to the podcast.

From skydiving thrills to stripping Down Under (yep, he went full Magic Mike in Australia), Tulio’s journey is anything but ordinary. He opens up about his favorite cast mates, his secret crush on set, and chasing self-improvement every step of the way.

This episode is packed with drive, discipline, and just the right amount of chaos. If you’re ready to hear what it really takes to rise to the top, Tulio’s taking us there. Let’s go!

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Tulio's IG - https://www.instagram.com/tothetoptulio/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Ashlyn is joined by Team Blue’s Aaron from Canada’s Ultimate Challenge for a fun, fiery, and refreshingly honest convo all about life before, during, and after the show. With a background in competitive figure skating and a personality that commands any room, Aaron brings the perfect mix of strategy and sass to this season—and he’s here to spill all the tea.

They chat about what led him to apply, his unique approach to handling team dynamics, and how his upbringing shaped the way he shows up in competitive spaces. Aaron shares his biggest fears, proudest moments, and breaks down what it really takes to thrive under pressure (spoiler: it’s not running).

Oh, and you know Ashlyn got him to reveal his dream team. This episode is packed with personality, heart, and a whole lot of behind-the-scenes goodness you won’t hear anywhere else. Let’s go!

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Aaron's IG - https://www.instagram.com/aaronchapplain/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Grab your iced coffee and settle in — Ashlyn and Daija are back, and they’re bringing the ultimate Big Sister Talk you didn’t know you needed. In this episode, the girls crack open their notebooks and unload all the juicy quotes, truth bombs, and wisdom they’ve been collecting lately.

Get ready for gut punches (the good kind) as they dish out the kind of honest, straight-to-the-point advice only your big sister would give you. From mindset shifts to real-life reminders, they’re here to hype you up, keep you accountable, and maybe call you out (with love).

And if you’ve been feeling stuck, Ashlyn’s sharing her go-to 5 questions for pulling yourself out of a slump and snapping back into your power. Trust us — you’ll want to write these down.

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Ashlyn is sitting down with her fellow Team Green teammate from Canada’s Ultimate Challenge — the one and only Steve! Get ready for an unfiltered chat as they dish on all the behind-the-scenes drama, first impressions, and what really went down when the cameras weren’t rolling.

Steve opens up about his relentless approach to the game, and shares the mental and physical sacrifices he made to show up strong for his family. Ashlyn puts him on the hot seat to reveal his dream team lineup, and together they break down their toughest, sweatiest, most humbling moments on the challenge.

If you’re curious about what it really takes to push past limits, thrive under pressure, and still have fun doing it, this episode is packed with grit, laughs, and all the juicy tea you’ve been waiting for.

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Steve's IG - https://www.instagram.com/slaughterhousebjj/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

She may be soft, but don’t underestimate her strength. On this episode of Authentically Ashlyn, I sit down with my Canada’s Ultimate Challenge teammate and bestie, Veronica from Team Green. She was the heart of our team—emotional, compassionate, and full of surprises.

We’re talking breakups, crushes, and first impressions—because Veronica didn’t just enter this experience as a soft girl with a big heart; she came in fresh off a five-year relationship ending just five months before filming. She shares how that shaped her mindset going into the game, who caught her eye in the cast (yes, we name names), and how her previous reality TV audition process almost landed her somewhere completely different.

We also dive into what sequester was really like, our raw first impressions of the cast, and the behind-the-scenes moments that maybe won't make it to air. Plus, Veronica dishes on her favorite part of the competition, what’s next in her soft girl era, and the people she hopes to inspire with her journey.

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Veronica's IG - https://www.instagram.com/veronicabtrann/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Ever wondered what it takes to get on reality TV? In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my journey to Canada’s Ultimate Challenge. From past rejections and almost making it on The Amazing Race Canada to failing a medical exam because—surprise!—I was pregnant, this has been years in the making.

I break down how I secretly prepared my life, business, and family for my sudden disappearance—without giving anything away. Think daycare drop-offs, podcast scheduling, grocery lists, and locking in workouts to get competition-ready. Plus, the mental prep for being completely cut off from my world, stuck in hotel sequester, and facing a group of competitors I hadn’t even met yet.

Who intimidated me? Who did I think I wouldn’t vibe with? And what was it really like behind the scenes of Episode 1? I’m spilling it all before the season premiere on March 6th on CBC and CBC Gem.

Hit play for the inside scoop on how I finally made it on reality TV!

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Strap in for a whirlwind February review with your favorite duo, Ashlyn and Daija! In this raw and unfiltered episode, they break down everything that made the month a wild ride. From unforgettable Galentine's Day hangouts with their besties to the lowdown on upcoming work conferences and travel adventures, these ladies are serving up all the insider scoop.

They get real about juggling a jam-packed schedule with family chaos—yes, that notorious mom guilt is in the mix—and they don’t hold back on their sizzling takes on the hottest media and reality TV moments that kept them hooked all month long. Get ready for an episode packed with candid stories, hilarious insights, and all the unbridled sass you crave. Let’s dive into February’s frenzy together!

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses drug use, overdose, abortion, and suicide.

In this gut-punch installment, Ashlyn sits down with Taleynn—a fearless survivor who’s been through it all. From navigating abusive relationships and hitting rock bottom with drug abuse to facing the unimaginable loss of her legs after an overdose, Taleynn’s story is raw, unfiltered, and nothing short of transformative.

In this deeply moving conversation, Ashlyn and Taleynn explore how sometimes losing a part of yourself isn’t the end, but the beginning of a powerful journey toward growth, resilience, and living life on your own terms. This episode isn’t just about the pain—it’s about reclaiming your power, embracing second chances, and finding perspective in even the darkest moments.

Get ready for a conversation that’s as heart-wrenching as it is inspiring—a reminder that every setback can be a setup for a new beginning.

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Taleynn's IG - https://www.instagram.com/taleynn1bionicbabe/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]

Love is in the air, babes! In this unfiltered Valentine's special, Ashlyn sits down with Natalie—a fierce single mom who’s mastered the art of finding love later in life. Natalie spills all the tea on dating in a small town, the rollercoaster of discovering romance when you least expect it, and the challenges of committing to a new relationship. And hold up—she even reveals how she snagged her dreamy Greek husband, complete with all the sassy cultural twists that come with it.

Get ready for a heartfelt, hilarious deep dive into the messy, magical journey of love that proves happily ever after isn’t just for fairy tales. Whether you’re single, dating, or just here for the juicy details, this episode is all about embracing love in all its unpredictable glory. Let’s celebrate the highs, the lows, and every unexpected twist along the way!

-About Ashlyn-

Ashlyn Gunderson is a mom, wife, business owner, life-long learner, and lover of all things words. In the last decade, Ashlyn has established herself as an academic and health expert who specializes in all things personal development and growth.

Outside of growing a family and a business, Ashlyn enjoys pouring her passion into reading books, creating poetry, writing blogs, and sharing her most authentic self with her virtual community of listeners.

-Our Business-

Perfectfit4u Health Coaching works with clients all over the globe to achieve their personal wellness goals through customized virtual coaching services. Perfectfit4u transforms the health and the lives of its members by providing supreme knowledge, unmatched accountability, and continued support.

-Things Heard on This Episode-

Natalie's IG - https://www.instagram.com/nataliep_t1d/

Ashlyn's Blog - www.authenticallyashlyn.ca

Ashlyn's Personal Development Course - www.ashlynsschoolpd.thinkific.com

-Connect with Ashlyn-

Facebook: bit.ly/3S0M1IP

Instagram: bit.ly/3qyOa2E

Youtube: bit.ly/3BxMs82

TikTok: bit.ly/3qxdPst

Website: www.perfectfit4u.ca/

Email: [email protected]