High-functioning. Capable. Reliable. The one who always figures it out.
And somehow… still exhausted.

In the final episode of the Energy Is Everything series, Ash sits down with hormone and functional health expert Leisha Drews… her long-time, deeply trusted go-to for both her own health and her kids’. This conversation pulls back the curtain on why so many high-achieving women feel depleted, anxious, wired-but-tired, and burned out (even when they’re “doing all the right things.”)

TOPICS WE EXPLORE:

• Why high-functioning women often believe “the rules don’t apply to me” until the body forces a reckoning
• How undernourishment shows up as fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, PMS, blood sugar crashes, and burnout
• The direct link between chronic stress, cortisol, and hormone imbalance
• How stress steals progesterone and contributes to estrogen dominance
• Why supplements can’t out-supplement a chronically stressed, under-fed lifestyle
• The all-or-nothing cycle of restriction, control, and eventual burnout
• The power of “better than nothing” when perfection keeps you stuck
• Why nourishment + nervous system safety changes everything

POINT OF THE EPISODE:
When your body doesn’t feel safe, fed, or supported, it will always pull the emergency brake. True energy comes from nourishment, regulation, and compassion… not more discipline, restriction, or self-pressure.

Or, as Ash puts it: eat more and love yourself.

MENTIONED:

• The Nourish Tracker: Leisha’s AI-based food and cycle-aware tracking tool designed to reduce overwhelm and support hormone balance. Use code ASH for $20 off or click here
• Simply Nourished Cycles Podcast Training: a 20-minute audio training on hormone health, stress, and nourishment
• The Happily Hormonal Podcast: Leisha’s podcast with hundreds of episodes and a “start here” guide for specific symptoms

This episode is the reminder so many high-capacity women di

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MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.

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