The Family Fork
Feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight in perimenopause, but nothing works? Maybe you want to feed your family healthy meals, but can’t get them on board with food that supports your goals? If this is you, you’re in the right place! A wife and mom of two, Ashley Malik is an expert in anti-inflammatory nutrition, a Certified Life Coach, and former therapist (MSW). Ashley brings simplicity to family meals, nutrition, and weight loss. If you’re tired of trying to DIY your way to perimenopause weight loss and better health, The Family Fork gives you solutions you need. Each week you’ll discover approachable techniques for cooking healthy family meals, how to make simple anti-inflammatory swaps, and solutions for eating on-the-go. Plus, with every episode you’ll uncover the right mindset to stick with your nutrition, rewiring your brain so you can lose weight and be healthy for life. To learn more, and to work with Ashley directly, visit www.ashleymalik.com.
Episodes
62 episodes
61: How To Lose 1 Lb/Week In Perimenopause
Feel like you'll never get anywhere with perimenopause weight loss? You're not alone! It can feel like your body is working against you, making it impossible to see consistent results. You might be exhausted, feeling a little fluffy aro...
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60: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Weight Loss: Does It Work?
You've heard me say it before: perimenopause and midlife can feel like an uphill battle. You're juggling a career, a family, and all the stress that comes with it, and it feels like your body is just not on your team. You're tired, y...
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59: 5 Biggest Health Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)
Feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of "I've tried everything, but nothing works"? I hear you, and honestly, I've been there myself. For over a decade, I've been on a health journey, and while I've done a lot of healing and made a bunc...
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58: Busy Mom's Guide to Fast, Healthy Meals
Do you dread making dinner? Can't come up with healthy options that your family will eat, too? Stuck eating more than your fair share of takeout?With all of the recommendations out there for midlife moms (more fiber! more protein! eat h...
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57: How My Darkest Day Was a Turning Point For My Health
Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like "healthy" and "anti-inflammatory" food means "no fun." It's absolutely possible, but it helps when you have a few boundaries or guardrail...
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56: Building Muscle: Your Blueprint for Better Health
You hear it everywhere these days: building muscle is an absolute MUST for women in midlife.As a midlife woman, who is also recovering from breast cancer, I’ve been taking a deep dive into my own health. What I’ve learne...
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55: The Scoop On Sugar + Inflammation: Is It Really That Bad?
I know what you're thinking when you see this episode title: is sugar really that bad?Maybe you're like me a few years ago, telling yourself, "I eat pretty clean, I don't really have that much sugar." (But, you’re still struggling to lo...
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54: Why September is Your New January
What if I told you September is actually the best time of year to lean into your health, wellness, and fitness goals? Seriously. We’re talking about a season that’s naturally more structured, predictable, and calm. This is your chance t...
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53: 3 Steps For Healthy Habits That Stick
Feel like you're lacking "motivation" or "discipline" to build healthy habits? What if you could build habits that stick without either of those things? This week, Ashley shares three unconventional tips for buil...
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52: Should Kids Eat An Anti-Inflammatory Diet?
It's a polarizing topic, but one that we should care about TODAY: the benefits of an anti-inflammatory diet for our kids.You might think kids should just be kids, but what if the food they're eating is secretly causing hyperactivity, po...
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51: Healthy Snacks For Kids (and YOU!)
If you have a love-hate relationship with snacks (especially after school snacks!), this episode is for you!While snacks can be a good part of a healthy day, they're often a source of stress, power struggles, and guilt for moms. This we...
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50: We All Start Somewhere (3 Lessons To Start)
Get ready! We're celebrating a major milestone: the 50th episode of The Family Fork podcast! To mark the occasion, Ashley gets vulnerable, sharing her personal journey—from healing after an abusive marriage to navigating cancer—t...
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49: Reducing Inflammation (and WHY You Need To Start Today!)
You hear it all the time, "reduce inflammation", but do you know WHY it really matters? It's more than just bloating or puffy hands; it’s a silent force that can affect your brain, joints, and overall health.This week on The Family Fork...
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48: Protein For Midlife Women
You hear that you're supposed to eat protein in perimenopause, but you're still confused. Knowing how much, what kind, and when can be a puzzleThis week, Ashley is breaking down everything you need to know about harnessing the p...
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47: 5 Things Stopping Perimenopause Weight Loss
It feels like you're doing everything to lose weight in perimenopause, but are you sabotaging your efforts without realizing it?This week, we're cutting through the noise and revealing five common traps that won't help...
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46: Perimenopause Weight Loss (Everything You Need To Know)
Want to know how to lose 8 lbs in 10 weeks -- right in the middle of perimenopause?!This week Ashley's pulling back the curtain to share how YOU can start making this kind of progress today.We're going beyond the typical advice ...
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45: How To Crush Perimenopause Cravings
Are perimenopause cravings leaving you drained and frustrated? Your solution is right here!Ashley knows the struggle is real, whether it's that 3 PM slump or the post-dinner sweet tooth. She's sharing powerful nutrition and lifestyle sh...
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44: Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Perimenopause
Feel like you're always behind with your health goals...especially now that perimenopause is in full swing? You're not alone! This week, we're diving into how to make anti-inflammatory nutrition a sustainable lifestyle, not just somethi...
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43: Be Honest, How Are You REALLY Doing? (I'll Go First)
Ever scroll through social media and feel crushing resentment, seeing everyone else living their "best summer ever" while yours feels... less than ideal? You are not alone! This week, Ashley gets raw and honest about her own challenging...
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42: The ONE Thing You Need To Survive Midlife (Conquering Overwhelm)
Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, new symptoms, and the constant juggle of midlife? You are absolutely not alone. This week, we're diving deep into the ONE essential tool you need not just to survive, but to thrive in midlife an...
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41: How To Reduce Inflammation In 7 Days
Summer is the PERFECT time to make small changes, that give you a BIG impact!This week, dive into a powerful 7-day mini-challenge designed to significantly reduce inflammation in your body. Get ready to feel more energeti...
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40: Poolside Eats & Vacation Treats (Summer Success #5)
Get ready for the most fun and actionable episode in our Summer Success Series! In this episode, we're celebrating the joy of summer – the sun, the music, the relaxation – without any of the food guilt.I'm sharing my top 5 easy,...
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39: THINK Your Way To A Healthy Summer (Summer Success #4)
Get ready for an episode that truly unlocks the magic behind your summer goals!We've talked about workouts, healthy meals, and time blocking, but today, we're diving into the most powerful tool of all: your mindset.I shar...
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38: How To Time Block Your Healthy, Happy Summer (Summer Success #3)
Summer's here, and that means fun, sun, and...total schedule chaos? I get it...and that's why I'm sharing my tried-and-true method for surviving (and thriving!) during summer break: time blocking!In this episode, I share how to effectiv...
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