Welcome back and thank you for listening. In this episode, we’re talking about Seasonal Depression and how it shows up in everyday life — especially in your fitness routine, mental health, motivation, and work-life balance. You’ll learn why this happens (hint: it’s not a discipline problem), how seasonal changes affect your mood and energy, and what you can do to support yourself without forcing productivity or burning out.

In this episode, we cover:

• What seasonal depression really looks like in daily life

• How seasonal changes affect fitness motivation and energy levels

• Why pushing harder isn’t the answer during low-energy seasons

• Simple ways to support your mental health through movement and routine

• How to maintain balance between work, life, and self-care

• Mindset shifts that help you move through seasonal burnout with compassion

Whether you’re feeling disconnected from your workouts, struggling to stay motivated, or trying to juggle responsibilities while feeling depleted, this episode will help you feel seen — and supported.

Remember: strong doesn’t always mean doing more. Sometimes it means doing what actually supports you.

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Track your progress in a journal I created based on my own experiences:

Daily Wellness Journal: ⁠Your Wellness Journey: A Comprehensive Journal: A step towards a happier and healthier you: Welling, Ashley: Amazon.com: Books⁠

Fitness Planner: ⁠Fitness Planner: A Daily Journal: A healthy step towards your success: Welling, Ashley: Amazon.com: Books⁠

Protein Powder: ⁠Be Well by Kelly LeVeque | Fab Four Wellness | Official Site⁠

Connect with Ashley

Website: ⁠www.ashleywellingfitness.com⁠

Email: ashley@ashleywellingfitness.com

YouTube: ⁠ashley welling fitness

Hello again welcome back! Our next guest is Lori Leigh.

She lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and always made movement a priority, but after COVID—and listening to her body’s call for something new—she embraced a fresh challenge. Now, powerlifting at 66, Lori feels stronger and more empowered than ever. You won’t want to miss her inspiring journey of perseverance and proof that age is just a number when you learn to trust the power of your body.

In This Episode You Will Learn

1. Fitness through your decades of life

2. Exercise is more than just your outward appearance, why your mental health is important

3. The 11 Health Myths

Follow Lori's journey on her Instagram @lori.leigh

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Wellness Journals that work

Daily Wellness Journal: Your Wellness Journey: A Comprehensive Journal: A step towards a happier and healthier you: Welling, Ashley: Amazon.com: Books

Fitness Planner: Fitness Planner: A Daily Journal: A healthy step towards your success: Welling, Ashley: Amazon.com: Books

Protein Powder: Be Well by Kelly LeVeque | Fab Four Wellness | Official Site

Connect with Ashley

Website: www.ashleywellingfitness.com

Email: ashley@ashleywellingfitness.com

YouTube: ashley welling fitness

Welcome back! In this episode we talk about Motivation and how to keep it, even when it feels hard. Staying motivated isn’t about willpower — and it’s definitely not about being “on” all the time. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 realistic ways to stay motivated, even when life feels busy, overwhelming, or exhausting.

1. Motivation isn't Constant

2. Reconnect with your "Why"

3. Set Small, Achievable Goals

4. Build Routines

5. Change your Environment

6. Give Yourself Grace during Hard Seasons

7. Celebrate Progress, not Perfection

You don’t need to use every tip. Listen through, save or download this episode, and focus on the one that resonates most with you right now. That’s the one that can create the biggest shift.

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