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In today’s episode, Alisha Carlson dives into the misunderstood world of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), revealing why it's more than just a reproductive disorder — it’s a metabolic issue, rooted in insulin resistance.

She breaks down how traditional advice falls short and why a holistic approach that includes strength training, smart nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle shifts is the real game-changer.

If you’re tired of band-aid solutions and ready to heal from the inside out, this is the StrongHer Way.

Key Takeaways:

• PCOS is often misdiagnosed and is driven largely by insulin resistance.
• Healing PCOS naturally starts with building muscle, balancing blood sugar, and reducing chronic stress.
• Nutrition matters: eat enough, fuel consistently, and prioritize quality foods over constant dieting.
• Stress is not just emotional—it’s biochemical. Chronic stress worsens PCOS symptoms and fuels inflammation.
• Walking after meals, strength training, and simple daily habits can radically shift your metabolic health.
• Healing your hormones is a journey—one rooted in partnership with your body, not punishment.

Other podcasts on PCOS to check out:
Dr. Gabrielle Lyons (on Apple)

Ready to take your health off the back burner and to the next level?
We are kicking off The Strong(HER) Way Fit + Fueled in May. Email alisha@alishacarlson.com to get more info on how you can secure your Early Bird spot!

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In this episode of The Strong(HER) Way, Alisha Carlson breaks down one of the biggest lies women have been sold by diet culture: that your weight defines your health, your progress, and your worth.

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling because the scale went up—or felt like you could only celebrate when it dropped—this conversation will shift everything.

Alisha dives into the truth about body image, weight loss, and why the scale is a lagging metric that doesn’t reflect your true health. You'll learn how to track real progress through non-diet health metrics like energy, mood, strength, and hormonal health—because fat loss doesn’t always mean healing, and healing doesn’t always show up on a scale.

This is your invitation to redefine what it means to be healthy—from the inside out.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The scale is not a reliable indicator of health, fitness, or self-worth.
• Weight loss ≠ fat loss. Weight loss ≠ healing.
• Your health journey is about building—not just shrinking.
• Non-scale victories like better energy, improved sleep, and emotional resilience are far better health metrics.
• Diet culture teaches you to chase smaller. We’re here to build stronger.
• Track your mental health, emotional well-being, and how you lead your life—not just how you look.
• True success is living in alignment with your values, not just hitting a “goal weight.”
• Your body is not a project. It’s a partner.
• Celebrate your invisible wins: consistency, self-talk, and the way your kids see you showing up.

Snag your spot in The Strong(HER) Way Fit+Fueled group that launches early May. You can still get an early bird spot that will get you 1:1 coaching with me to help personalize the plan even further.

Go to: alishacarlson.com/clientform

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In this episode of The StrongHER Way, Alisha Carlson pulls back the curtain on why so many women feel stuck in their fitness journey—especially after 30. She tackles the three biggest roadblocks: protein, motivation, and outdated weight loss strategies that just don’t work anymore. If you’ve been eating “clean,” working out hard, and still not seeing the results you want—this episode is your wake-up call.

We’re ditching diet culture and rewriting the rules on fat loss, strength training, and what it really means to be healthy.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why protein is the most underrated nutrition hack for women
• How to plan meals that keep you full, energized, and strong
• The myth of motivation—and why discipline and systems matter more
• How aging and hormones affect fat loss (and what to do about it)
• Why muscle is your metabolic gold and calorie counting is a waste of time
• How to train smarter, not harder—and finally see results
• The role of rest, recovery, and strategic strength training
• Why your health habits are shaping your kids' future too

This episode is for you if:

• You’re a busy woman over 30 struggling with fat loss
• You feel like you’re doing everything “right” and still not seeing results
• You’re ready to stop chasing motivation and start building momentum
• You want fitness to feel sustainable, not like another job

Links & Resources:

• 💪 Want to train smarter, not harder? Check out the StrongHer Program
• 📲 Tag me on IG @alishacarlson_ and tell me your biggest fitness frustration—we might feature it in a future episode!