By AshleyEpisode Description
In this new episode, I share the story behind The House of Rose and how my own midlife health crisis became the catalyst for the work I do today—helping women regulate their nervous systems, restore their strength, and create lives that feel grounded, energized, and purposeful again.
From Crisis to Calling
At 37 years old, I hit my breaking point: panic attacks, burnout, chronic stress, and a scale that read 210 pounds. Years of overworking and ignoring my body finally caught up with me. What looked like “success” on the outside became a wake-up call that changed everything.
That moment led me to completely redesign my life—from stepping away from my software career to dedicating myself to women’s midlife health, nervous system regulation, and sustainable transformation.
Perimenopause & Powerlifting: Rebuilding from the Inside Out
After trying every diet imaginable and feeling stuck in frustration, I stopped chasing quick fixes and began rebuilding my foundation:
- Macro-based nutrition
- Strength and resistance training
- Progressive overload
- Eliminating alcohol
- Regulating my nervous system and emotional patterns
This combination changed everything. I lost over 80 pounds, healed my metabolism, and discovered a new kind of strength—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
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Host: Francine Medina from It’s Messy But It’s So Good Podcast
