Heart Led Wellness
Ashlyn Burnett
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The Heart Led Wellness Podcast, hosted by Ashlyn Burnett, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, helps women heal their relationship with food using Polyvagal theory and somatic healing. The show teaches listeners to eat intuitively without tracking or rules. New episodes are released weekly.
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164: How to become NATURALLY thin (instead of FORCEFULLY thin) 02.06.2026 30минThere are two ways to be thin: ('ve lived both of them) One feels like white-knuckling every single day…tracking, controlling, obsessing about protein, terrified of what happens the moment you stop. The other feels like nothing. Like you just live your life and your body takes care of itself. In this episode I'm sharing my full personal experience of both sides, what the difference actually looks like on a body, and exactly what needs to happen to make the shift from forcefully thin to naturally thin.I discuss...What “naturally thin” actually meansHow to tell immediately whether someone is naturally thin or forcefully thin just by looking at themMy personal experience of being forcefully thin…the tracking, the diets, the food noise, the missing period, and the exhaustion of doing manually what your body was meant to do automaticallyWhat changed when I got to the same weight naturally, and why it looks and feels completely differentWhy trying harder, tracking more accurately, doing a GLP1, or finding a cleaner diet will never get you thereCan anyone become naturally thin? Are there some people that it won’t work for?The two things that actually have to happen to make the shift from forcefully thin to naturally thin🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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163: How SOMATICS cured my eating disorder and changed my life 26.05.2026 23минI spent years in therapy talking about my disordered earting. I understood it deeply…where it came from, what triggered it, what kept me stuck, but I stayed exactly the same. It wasn't until I stopped TALKING about it and started FEELING it in my body that everything actually changed. In this episode I'm sharing the full story…including the panic attack on my bathroom floor that was my first real somatic experience, and what happened when I finally let myself feel what I'd been eating over for years.I discuss...Why talk therapy doesn’t work when it comes to healing your relationship with foodWhat somatics actually is and how it's different from anything you've tried beforeThe polar bear video I watched in college that first showed me what real stress release looks likeMy first panic attack somatic experience Why your eating issues are the SOLUTION to your nervous system dysregulation What it felt like the first time I experienced genuine safety in my bodyWhy you can understand your patterns completely and still not be able to change them…and what to do instead🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATINGDIY SOMATICS MASTERCLASS Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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162: Your built-in calorie calculator 19.05.2026 22минJOIN HEART LED EATING Your naturally thin friends don't track macros, count calories, or use a single app…and yet their bodies stay slim. It’s not “skinny genes” or their metabolism. They're listening to something I call their built-in calorie calculator. In this episode I'm breaking down what your built in calorie calculator actually is, why most women can't access it, and what's really standing between you and being able to hear it.I discuss...What the built-in calorie calculator is and how it worksWhy calorie tracking apps are doing a job your body was already designed to doThe truth about calorie counts and why they're less accurate than you thinkWhy hunger and fullness aren't an on/off switch….and what naturally thin women are actually responding toWhat food noise really is and where it comes fromWhy you can eat intuitively and still not lose weight (and what's missing)The two things that actually need to happen before you can read your body's cues clearly🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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161: I broke up with the eating disorder recovery community... 12.05.2026 28минTraditional eating disorder therapists made my eating disorder worse. They told me I was “disordered” for wanting to be thing and celebrating overeating in the name of “food freedom”. I fired them all and decided to develop my own method of healing that allowed me to have food freedom AND a body that felt good to me. Here’s the full story. I discuss…How traditional eating disorder recovery therapists made me worseWhat the eating disorder community gets wrongWhy it’s not “disordered” to want to be thinHow to get your period back without gaining weight How to be thin AND have food freedomThe 2 steps I went through to finally heal WITHOUT giving up my desire to be lean🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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160: How to never diet again and be thin for life: Chauntelle’s Heart Led Eating transformation 05.05.2026 33минJOIN HEART LED EATINGHow many diets, cleanses, programs, and apps have you tried to lose weight? Have any of them worked in the long run? Or did you eventually gain all the weight back and then some? In this episode, my HLE alumni, Chauntelle, shares her personal story of leaving the dieting world behind and permanently healing her relationship with food. We discuss…Trying diets and cleanses that never worked long termGaining weight during pregnancies Food scarcity as a child How Chauntelle got rid of her food noise How to eat ANY food and still be thin 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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159: ADDICTED to food? Here’s exactly how to heal… 28.04.2026 18минYou say you’re “addicted to food”… but what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, I’m breaking down why food addiction isn’t real, and what’s actually going on when you feel out of control around food. Because if you keep believing you’re addicted, you’ll keep trying to “fix” it the wrong way. And that’s exactly what’s keeping you stuck.I discuss…What you really mean when you say you’re addicted to food Why food doesn’t behave like a true addictive substance The truth about “withdrawals” from sugar and why they’re not what you thinkWhat rat studies on sugar addiction actually showed…and what gets left outWhy naturally thin peple aren’t “addicted” to highly palatable foodsThe two real drivers behind food feeling addictingHow you can go from feeling addicted to effortlessly leaving food on your plate (yes, even your “trigger foods”)🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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158: EXACTLY how to regulate your nervous system so you don't overeat 21.04.2026 30минYou don’t overeat because you’re addicted to food. You overeat because your nervous system is using food as a buffer. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason you feel out of control around food (even when you “know better”), and how to actually fix it at the root. If you’ve ever found yourself eating past fullness, blacking out mid-snack, or saying “screw it” after a long day…this will completely reframe everything. I discuss…Why overeating has nothing to do with willpower (and what’s actually driving it)Why you still overeat/binge even if you’re not restricting anymoreHow chewing, fullness, and food volume literally calm your nervous systemThe real reason your emotions seem to disappear while eating…but come back stronger afterWhy traditional talk therapy doesn’t work for healing food issuesWhy naturally thin people can be dysregulated without overeatingWhat does it mean to “regulate your nervous system”Step-by-step how to grow your nervous system capacity 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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157: She went from health obsessed and missing her period to eating like a naturally thin woman: Alyssa’s Heart Led Eating transformation 14.04.2026 30минIf you obsess over your health and your food to the point of losing your period and getting stuck in a binge cycle…don’t miss this episode. Alyssa is sharing her story of how she went from binge eating and obsessing to eating like a naturally thin woman through Heart Led Eating. We discuss..Health anxiety and orthorexia Obsessing over blood sugar, cholesterol, saturated fatTracking and weighing food to try and feel in control Losing her period Why overeaters anonymous doesn’t workGetting stuck in a binge cycle The messy middle of healingHow Alyssa healed her relationship with food and is on her path to becoming naturally thin🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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156: I woke up starving at 3am…here’s what I did 07.04.2026 18минThis episode is a little different than normal…I’m sharing a raw and vulnerable story from my life this week that led to me waking up starving in the middle of the night. I share how naturally thin woman navigate stress without turning to food as a buffer. I discuss…A personal story from my life this week that led to middle of the night hungerHow I navigate stress and dysregulation without overeating Appetite vs hungerWhat to do when your appetite disappears when you’re stressedHow I regulate my nervous system during stressful conversationsWhat to do if you wake up hungry in the middle of the nightHow to grow your nervous system capacity 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATINGDIY Somatics Masterclass Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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155: She wanted to start Ozempic…but she became a natural eater instead: Kayla’s Heart Led Eating transformation 31.03.2026 29минIf you’re an intelligent, high achieving woman and you’re confused about why you can’t “figure out” the food and body stuff…this episode is for you! Kayla shares exactly how she went from controlling every part of her exercise and food routine and fighting with her body, to eating like a naturally thin woman where eating is second nature. We discuss…Gaining the freshman 15Obsessing over calories, protein and fitness trackers Volume eatingCutting out desserts Kayla’s desire to take Ozempic Why highly intelligent women often struggle the most with foodLetting go of perfectionism and control How Kayla healed her relationship with food AND got lean🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Medical Disclaimer
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154: “Eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full” is BAD advice 24.03.2026 26минIntuitive eating coaches told me to delete My Fitness Pal and just “eat when I was hungry and stop when I was full.” I did that and gained unnecessary weight! In this episode, I explain why this is bad advice if you want to lose weight and and different approach that led to me losing weight without tracking my calories. I discuss…How deleting MyFitness Pal and listening to hunger and fullness made me gain unnecessary weightIs it disordered to want to be thin?Why “eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full” won’t work for losing weight How naturally thin people perceive hunger and fullnessHow your nervous system impacts hunger and fullnessThings that can be confused for hungerHow I got lean without tracking calories🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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153: Exactly how I became NATURALLY THIN after 15 years of eating disorders 17.03.2026 24минI’m sharing parts of my story today that I’ve never shared before. In this episode, I share exactly how I healed my relationship with food, lost 20 pounds, and become a naturally thin person after a lifetime of disordered eating and feeling out of control with food. I share…Raw real parts of my journey that I’ve never shared beforeMy struggles with under eating, overeating, bingeing, restricting, and health obsessionsWhy “intuitive eating” didn’t work for me The “ah ha” moment I had while observing my naturally thin friendsThe biggest blocks keeping you from eating like a natural eater🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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152: Wellness trends ARE NOT the answer: Erin’s Heart Led Eating journey 10.03.2026 38минEating isn’t meant to be so complicated and you’re meant to live in a body that’s not carrying excess. In today’s episode, Erin is sharing exactly what she did to heal her relationship with food, release excess storage, and land safely in her body through Heart Led Eating. We dive into…Hoping from wellness trend to wellness trendFeeling like your body is “broken”Erin’s full journey of trying to fix her weight and body with diets and health trendsLearning how to feel again Letting go of food noiseReturning to the way we were intended to eatHow Erin’s lost weight without tracking or forcing anything 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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151: FULL but want to keep eating? Exactly what to do… 03.03.2026 26минYou know that moment when you feel physically full but have a desire to keep eating? You think you’re just “addicted” to food or that you lack willpower, but this isn’t true! In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how to break this habit so you can eat like a naturally lean woman instead. I discuss…What to do when you feel physically full but want more foodThe myth of “food addiction”Why you don’t need more willpower and what you need insteadHow I personally healed from overeating Why naturally thin people don’t have urges to overeat🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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150: How to eat like a woman 24.02.2026 26минMost women struggling with food are not under-disciplined…they’re OVER disciplined: aka they are living from a hyper-masculinized state. In today’s episode I’m sharing exactly how you can soften into your feminine energy and eat from a receptive connected place. This one thing completely changed my relationship with food and it will change yours as well! I discuss…Why women who are living from a hyper-masculine state struggle with foodSigns you’re eating from your masculine energyHow diet and wellness culture force women into their masculineThe root cause of living in a hyper-masculinized stateWhy you’re disconnected from your feminine energyHow to eat from your feminine energyReceiving food vs manipulating food How your nervous system state impacts your access to feminine energy🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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149: Intuitive eating didn’t work but THIS did: Emma’s journey to freedom from 10+ years of food and body struggles 17.02.2026 43минYou know that cycle of eating “good” all day and losing control at night? Are you obsessed with tracking your calories and steps on fitness tech? Emma has been there AND she now knows how good it feels to be free on the other side. In today’s episode, she shares her powerful journey through food/body struggles to full healing and freedom! We discuss…The exhausting cycle of restricting during the day and overeating at nightEmma’s 10+ year struggle with food and her body“Intuitive eating” not working Wellness tech obsessionsNot wanting physical touch and nervous system hypervigilanceHow Emma healed her food issues by doing nervous system workShifting out of the personal development and healing work back into real life 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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148: The intense reality of life after healing your relationship with food (I need to be honest) 10.02.2026 25минThere’s something I’ve been meaning to talk about for a while now…the reality of life after healing your relationship with food. In this chit chat episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients (and now soul sisters) to talk about how intense life got after healing our relationships with food. We discuss…The messy reality of life after healing your relationship with foodLiving without food as a nervous system bufferCrazy things I’ve seen clients go through after Heart Led EatingEly’s personal story post Heart Led EatingHow my life changed after I healed my relationship with food (relationships, career, life, etc)What it actually looks like to grow your nervous system capacity How your connection with God/the divine can change when food is in order 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quiz
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147: The REAL root cause of chronic health/gut issues: How healing her relationship with food and growing her nervous system capacity changed Kristen’s life 03.02.2026 41минNo one talks about the real root cause of most chronic health issues: your autonomic nervous system! In today’s episode, Kristen shares her powerful story through debilitating health issues, food issues, and weight issues, to becoming a natural eater, learning how to feel safe at a nervous system level, and experiencing the strongest health in her body yet. We dive into…The connection between chronic health issues and nervous system dysregulationGrowing up with a yo-yo dieting momIntermittent fasting, keto, carnivore, AIP diets, and health protocols not workingKristen’s struggles with adrenal fatigue, IBS, gut issues, fibromyalgia, and moreHow healing her relationship with food and growing her nervous system capacity changed her healthBreastfeeding while being inside Heart Led EatingHow her parenting has changed after Heart Led EatingThe life changing power of learning how to feel 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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146: From body dysmorphia, orthorexia, and “food freedom” weight gain…to ZERO food noise and a naturally lean body: Lindsay’s Heart Led Eating transformation 27.01.2026 32минLiving with body dysmorphia is like seeing yourself in a “fun house” mirror everyday, as Lindsay describes it. In this week’s episode, Lindsay shares her raw and vulnerable story through 15 years of food and body chaos, to now having zero food noise and complete freedom. We discuss…Lindsay’s 15 year journey with disordered eating The realities of living with chronic body dysmorphiaHow intermittent fasting backfiresTrying to heal her relationship with food on her own and gaining excess weight The rock bottom Lindsay had before joining Heart Led EatingThe specific shifts that allowed Lindsay to healHow she completely got rid of her food noise What life is like as a natural eater now Wisdom for anyone in the messy middle of healing 🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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145: Bloating, famine brain, my exercise routine, unwanted weight gain, trigger foods, God giving me Heart Led Eating: Listener Q+A 20.01.2026 33минToday we’re going all over the map as I answer your questions! If I didn’t get to your question today, message me on Instagram and I’ll be sure to answer it in the next one!Questions I answer…What is the scarcity mindset in relation to food?Would Heart Led Eating work for someone who has had BED for 15 years?The crazy story of how God gave me Heart Led EatingWhat does a week of movement/exercise look like for you?Why do I get so bloated no matter how much or how little I eat?What if food and exercise are main source of purpose/joy in life? I’ve allowed lots of trigger foods to be normalized, but now I’ve gained 20 lbsI’m sometimes not hungry and then when I start eating I’m ravenous. What do I have to do?What are some affirmations to heal your subconscious beliefs around food?🔗 LinksJOIN HEART LED EATING Instagram @heart.led.wellnessFree root cause quizEmail me at: ashlyn@heartledwellness.com Music created and produced by WavesyMedical Disclaimer
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