{"podcast":{"title":"The Wellness Diaries","slug":"the-wellness-diaries-6737314","podcast_index_feed_id":6737314,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/482295/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/482295","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/b/f/d/cbfd687770098808d959afa2a1bf1c87/29.png","author":"Ashleigh Hubbard","episode_count":111,"summary":"Welcome to The Wellness Diaries, your go-to podcast for the real deal on health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and some fun personal stories in between. I'm Ashleigh, your host, and owner of A-Hub Nutrition. I've been coaching others on how to reach their fat loss goals in a sustainable way for over 8 years now, and I'm here to give you those same practical insights on nutrition, fitness, and mindset, without the fluff. Whether you've been in the health and fitness world for years or you're just now dipping your toes into this world, 'The Wellness Diaries' has something for everyone. Want to know more about how to work together? Find us at: www.ahubnutrition.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T20:20:08.009966+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314"},"episode":{"title":"Balance Is the Lie That's Keeping You Stuck","slug":"balance-is-the-lie-that-s-keeping-you-stuck","published_at":"2026-01-10T19:04:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314/balance-is-the-lie-that-s-keeping-you-stuck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314","url":"https://360081a7-e0e5-455d-93ac-f2d31002ecc0.libsyn.com/balance-is-the-lie-thats-keeping-you-stuck","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/360081a7-e0e5-455d-93ac-f2d31002ecc0/marci1.10.m4a?dest-id=4105500","summary":"Everyone says they want \"balance.\" But somehow the women chasing balance are the same ones stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday. In this episode, we unpack why the concept of balance sounds healthy… but often keeps you inconsistent, exhausted, and second-guessing every decision around food and fitness. We talk about: How \"balance\" becomes permission to avoid commitment Why vague goals lead to reactive habits The real reason you feel stuck even though you \"know what to do\" Why standards (not balance) are what actually create freedom How to build structure that supports your life instead of controlling it Plus, we give you simple, practical shifts you can apply immediately: Defining non-negotiables, reducing decision fatigue, using a dimmer switch instead of all-or-nothing thinking, and measuring progress by follow-through instead of feelings. If you're tired of resetting every week and ready to build real self-trust instead of chasing \"perfect balance,\" this one's for you. Marci's IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcinevin/ FREEBIES & COACHING 1:1 Coaching Application: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/coachingapplication Fat Loss Starter Kit: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlossstarterkit No Brainer Fat Loss Checklist: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/fatlosschecklist Join the email list: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/x8208kqszl FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/","meta_description":"Everyone says they want \"balance.\" But somehow the women chasing balance are the same ones stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday. In this episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2834,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wellness-diaries-6737314/episodes/balance-is-the-lie-that-s-keeping-you-stuck/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314/balance-is-the-lie-that-s-keeping-you-stuck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}