{"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":"Lent, Discipline, & Intentional Discomfort","slug":"lent-discipline-intentional-discomfort","published_at":"2026-02-21T23:18:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314/lent-discipline-intentional-discomfort","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wellness-diaries-6737314","url":"https://360081a7-e0e5-455d-93ac-f2d31002ecc0.libsyn.com/lent-discipline-intentional-discomfort","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/360081a7-e0e5-455d-93ac-f2d31002ecc0/marci22126.m4a?dest-id=4105500","summary":"In this episode, we're talking about Lent — but not just from a religious lens. We're unpacking the psychology behind intentional restriction, why choosing discomfort can actually build resilience, and how \"giving something up\" can sharpen your awareness in powerful ways. But we're also having the other conversation. Because restriction isn't automatically virtuous. And more discipline isn't always better. We explore the difference between practicing intentional discomfort to grow… versus restricting from a place of self-punishment, control, or shame. When does it build you? When does it quietly erode you? And how can you tell the difference? If you've ever used fasting, dieting, cutting things out, or \"resetting\" as a way to feel more in control — this one will probably hit. This episode is about intention, identity, and learning how to challenge yourself without abandoning yourself in the process. 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":"In this episode, we're talking about Lent — but not just from a religious lens. We're unpacking the psychology behind intentional restriction, why choosin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2313,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wellness-diaries-6737314/episodes/lent-discipline-intentional-discomfort/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/lent-discipline-intentional-discomfort.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}