Strength training ( ie lifting heavy things) isn’t just about muscle

it’s one of the quickest ways to calm an anxious, overwhelmed or neurospicy brain. In this episode, I explain how lifting shifts your body out of survival mode, why proprioception makes spicy brains feel safer, and how even tiny strength sessions can build confidence, regulation and self-trust.

Free tools on the link below:

⁠⁠https://www.charlotteashleyfitness.com⁠

Why you’re ‘not hungry’ in the morning has nothing to do with discipline and everything to do with dysregulation. In this episode, I share how I retrained my body to eat breakfast again, what it taught me about my nervous system, and how you can do the same.

Free tools on the link below:

⁠⁠https://www.charlotteashleyfitness.com⁠

Struggling with burnout, low motivation, or executive dysfunction? You’re not lazy ... you’re dysregulated.

Charlotte Ashley breaks down how nervous system shutdown messes with your motivation and energy, and shares simple, science-backed tools to reset. Learn how regulation and self-compassion help you stay consistent in fitness, food, and everyday life .... even when your brain feels fried.

Free tools on the link below:

⁠https://www.charlotteashleyfitness.com

She’s back ! I'm back!

A little messy, slightly unhinged, and ready to THRV.

I'm spilling the tea on the rebrand, life updates, and how THRV helps chaotic brains find strength, calm, and confidence again.

I'm sharing why the podcast got a glow-up, what THRV actually means, and how to build strength, structure, and sanity when your brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open.

Spotify Episode Description:
The end is in sight—but why is this the hardest part of fat loss yet?

In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really like in the final 5 days before a photoshoot after 8 weeks of structured fat loss. From the mind games, overthinking, and temptation to do something drastic... to the actual plan I’m sticking to so I don’t mess it all up in the final stretch.

We’ll cover:✅ Why the last week is more mental than physical
✅ What I’m doing (and not doing) to stay photo-ready
✅ How I’m managing stress, training, food, and my overactive brain
✅ Why the best thing to do right now… is nothing fancy at all

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like the final days before a big goal are weirdly the most fragile. Let’s talk about how to survive the home stretch without losing your mind (or your muscle).

🎧 Loved this episode?
Tag me on Instagram while you’re listening and tell me:
What’s been YOUR hardest moment in a fat loss phase?
Or DM me if you're in that final stretch right now—I’ll be your hype girl. 💬

💥 And if you want a sneak peek at my shoot prep (and post-shoot burger), come hang out on Instagram: @charlotte_ashleyfitness

🎙 New here? Make sure you follow Nourishing Your Neurodivergence so you don’t miss the post-shoot breakdown next week!

One week out from my photoshoot, I’m lean, tired, and thinking about all the pizza and easter eggs I never got to eat.

But today, we’re talking about what comes next—the post-fat loss chaos nobody warns you about.

From prep week strategy to avoiding the dreaded rebound, here’s how I’m handling the final stretch and what I’ll be doing after the cut is over (hint: it’s not starving myself or panicking about carbs).

Week 6 of my 8-week photoshoot cut—and my brain now thinks about toasties like they’re long-lost lovers. In this episode, I’m breaking down why the final stretch of fat loss feels so all or nothing, how I’m avoiding crash-diet chaos, and what I’m doing to keep it sustainable (and slightly less unhinged). 🚀

Week 5 of my photoshoot cut = the mental battle phase.
In this episode, I break down the moment most people quit their fat loss goals—and how I nearly did too (for a toastie 😅).
🎯 Why this phase feels so hard
🧠 How to handle self-sabotage
💪 The mindset shifts keeping me on track
Whether you're cutting, training, or just trying to stay consistent—this one's for you.

It’s Week 4 of my fat loss phase, and we’re officially in that stage — where the novelty has worn off, the hunger is creeping in, and I’m wondering if I’m genuinely committed or just weirdly addicted to challenge.

In this spicy mid-phase check-in, I’m unpacking:
🎯 The mindset shift from motivation to discipline
📊 What’s actually working (and what’s making me want to lie down forever)
🔧 The small but powerful tweaks I’m making to stay on track
🧠 Real talk about fat loss, boredom, emotional regulation, and why most people quit here

Whether you’re halfway through a cut, a project, or just trying to survive life – this one’s for you. Let’s normalise the messy middle, talk systems over willpower, and remember why we started in the first place.

Pizza Cravings: 10/10. Regret: 0/10.
Let’s THRV.

Welcome to The Reality Check—aka the part of my fat loss phase where the dopamine vanishes, hunger creeps in, and I start eyeing people’s snacks with violent intent.

In this episode, I’m three weeks into my 8-week cut, and the novelty has officially worn off. My brain is bored, my body is tired, and my nervous system? Fully entering “leave me alone” mode.

We’re talking:
🧠 The real reason fat loss feels harder when you're neurodivergent
🥴 Why Week 3 fatigue hits like a truck
🥦 How I’m managing hunger without becoming a menace to society
🧘‍♀️ Nervous system tools to get through the ‘I hate everything’ phase

If you're hitting a wall mid-diet and wondering why it's suddenly 100x harder to stay regulated, this one’s for you.

You’re not failing. Your brain is just spicy. Let’s work with it—not against it.