StrongHER Voices

If you’ve ever felt like you’re suddenly more anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, or foggy — and you can’t figure out why — this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Brianna Dawson, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Behavioral Wellness for Women, to unpack the real connection between hormones and mental health in midlife. They talk about the most common “out of nowhere” symptoms women experien...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” — eating less, working out more, trying to be good — and yet midlife weight loss still feels impossible… this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Sara Borgstede, founder of The Holy Mess and creator of the wildly popular Reset 3 meal plan, to unpack one of the most overlooked reasons women get stuck: undereating earlier in the day and then white-knuckling the...

If you've ever felt like you're holding it all together — but you're running on empty, silently stretched thin, and quietly wondering how much longer you can keep going — this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Michelle Govan — speaker, coach, and founder of Restore Your Roar — a movement dedicated to helping women reclaim their voice, confidence, and God-given purpose. She's also the co-owner of the Govan Group, wher...

If you’ve ever been told “but you seem fine” — while inside you’re overthinking everything, carrying everyone’s needs, and running on fumes — this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Jaclyn Burwell, LCSW, founder of JHB Therapy, to unpack the often-invisible experience of high-functioning anxiety in midlife. They talk about why midlife can feel like a pressure cooker, how the invisible mental load quietly drains women,...

If you’ve ever felt blindsided by menopause — especially when it comes early, suddenly, or after surgery — and you’re left thinking, “Why didn’t anyone warn me?” this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Julie Parana (The Menopause OT) — occupational therapist, certified menopause coach, and women’s health educator — to talk about what really happens when menopause doesn’t follow the “normal” timeline. Julie shares her ...

If you’ve been feeling more reactive, more forgetful, or like your “stress buffer” has disappeared — you’re not failing. In this episode of Real Parenting for Sensitive Moms, Ashley Basilio joins Leah Andreoni and Adrienne Bishop to break down what perimenopause really is, why it can hit highly sensitive moms especially hard, and what can actually help (without turning self-care into another full-time job).

Ashley shares both the s...

If you’ve ever felt like your hormones are mysteriously sabotaging your life — leaving you tired, achy, irritable, or just “not yourself” — this episode is for you.

Today, Ashley sits down with Marla Osner, NP, co‑owner of Eclipse Total Health, to break down hormone health in a way that finally feels clear, human, and hopeful. They talk about everything from hormone therapy myths and recent FDA updates to the foundational role of c...

If you’ve spent years being the one who shows up, supports everyone else, and keeps the peace — but lately, it’s all starting to feel too much — this episode is your reminder that you are not alone, and it’s okay to start putting yourself first.

In this conversation, Ashley sits down with licensed perinatal therapist Leah Andreoni, founder of Rising Sun Therapy, to explore why people-pleasing patterns hit a breaking point in midli...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll be happy when things calm down” — this episode gently challenges that belief.

In this heartfelt and uplifting conversation, Ashley sits down with happiness coach, speaker, and podcast host Jodi Silverman to explore what it really means to be Happy for No Reason — especially in midlife, when stress, loss, caregiving, and major transitions collide.

Jodi shares her personal journey, the science behind hap...

If you’re used to being the woman who “handles it all”… but lately you feel more exhausted, foggy, or emotionally maxed out—this conversation will make you feel seen, validated, and so much less alone.

In this episode, Ashley sits down with psychotherapist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner Shonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW to talk about what perimenopause can do to your mental health, confidence, and daily functioning—and how t...

If you’ve been feeling weaker, softer, or more exhausted in midlife — this is your wake-up call. What you’re experiencing isn’t laziness, lack of willpower, or “just aging.” It’s biology. And the good news? You can absolutely take your strength back.

In this empowering episode, we break down what’s really happening to your muscle, bones, and metabolism during perimenopause and menopause — and more importantly, what you can do abou...

Menopause isn’t one symptom. It isn’t “just hot flashes.” It’s a whole-body hormonal shift that affects nearly every organ system — and today, I’m breaking it down in a clear, relatable way so you can finally understand why you feel what you feel.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is everything changing?” — your mood, your memory, your sleep, your weight, your joints, your skin — this episode is going to make it all finally make sense.

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In this conversation (Part 2 of 2), Ashley joins Jodi Silverman, host of the Beyond Empty Nest podcast, to go deeper into the solutions, the mindset shifts, and the evidence-based support that help women reclaim their energy, confidence, and well-being in this stage of life. This is the episode that reminds you: once you understand what’s happening, you can take action—and you deserve to feel good again.

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In this conversation (Part 1 of 2), Ashley joins Jodi Silverman, host of the Beyond Empty Nest podcast, to unpack what’s really happening during the menopausal transition — from hormones and symptoms to how these shifts can affect your mood, motivation, and confidence.You’ll walk away with science-based insight, relatable stories, and a big dose of reassurance that you’re not “losing it” — you’re evolving.

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If you’ve ever felt lost about what’s actually happening in perimenopause or menopause, this episode is your roadmap. Today, we break down the entire hormonal transition in a way that finally makes sense—no confusion, no mystery, just clarity.

🎙️ StrongHER Voices is the empowering podcast helping women navigate their StrongHER Era with clarity, confidence, and the honest, expert-backed support they deserve.

Hosted by Ashley Basili...

If you’ve ever wondered how I went from a 20-year corporate career to becoming a menopause health coach—and why I’m so fired up about helping women in their StrongHER Era—this episode tells the whole story.

🎙️ StrongHER Voices is the empowering podcast helping women navigate their StrongHER Era with clarity, confidence, and the honest, expert-backed support they deserve.

Hosted by Ashley Basilio — certified menopause health coach,...

🩷 In this quick two-minute episode, I’ll share why I created StrongHER Voices, what you can expect with each episode, and how this space will help you cut through the confusion, feel understood, and move forward with confidence.

🎙️ StrongHER Voices is the empowering podcast helping women navigate their StrongHER Era with clarity, confidence, and the honest, expert-backed support they deserve.

Hosted by Ashley Basilio — certified ...