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Reps & Redemption | Christian Wellness, Mom Strength Training, Fitness Motivation, Biblical Health, Time-Saving Fitness, Energy Boosting Workouts, Fitness Goals for Moms, Holistic Health, Health Coach
by Ashley Harvey | Christian Health Coach, Nutrition Coach
The Reps and Redemption Podcast is where faith, fitness, and family come together.Are you a busy mom who longs to prioritize your health but struggles to find the time or energy? Does your spiritual growth feel sidelined by the demands of daily life? Imagine finally having the strength, energy, and balance to nurture both your body and your faith!In the Reps and Redemption Podcast, we dive into powerful strength training routines, practical meal prep tips, and life-changing biblical wisdom, all designed to help you become physically strong and spiritually grounded. This podcast is your ultimate resource for Christian moms who want to be strong, healthy, and present, without sacrificing faith or family.I’m Ashley, a former college athlete, follower of Jesus, wife and mom of 4. I am passionate about making fitness achievable for every mom. I know what it’s like to step away from a career to focus on raising your family, while still wanting to feel strong, energized, and fully present
Episodes
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171 \\ The One Thing
What if you stopped trying to fix everything at once? In this episode, Ashley talks about choosing the one thing that matters most in the season you’re in. Within faith, fitness, home, marriage, motherhood, and personal goals. We talk about simplifying health, practicing bold faith, stewarding…
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170 \\ What Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teaches Me About Humility
Jiu-jitsu has a way of exposing weaknesses very quickly. Very similar to motherhood and walking out my faith with the Lord. In this episode, I’m sharing about a recent roll where I got caught twice by a lower-ranked training partner, why it bothered me, and what happened when I stopped reacting...
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169 \\ When Life Interrupts the Plan
Life does not always follow the schedule we create. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning in a season of family visiting, homeschool changes, fall sports, a three-month-old, homemaking, training, traveling and trying to keep work and content moving too. I had finally gotten ahead,...
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168 \\ Why Am I Not Building Muscle? The One Mistake Most Women Make
If you’re training consistently but still not seeing the strength or muscle you expected, the answer may not be more exercise. In this episode, I’m talking about why training creates the stimulus, recovery allows adaptation, and why more is not always better. Recovery is not time stolen from...
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167 \\ The Strong Mom Starting Point: Two Habits that Make the Biggest Difference
Fitness does not have to be complicated. In this episode, I’m sharing two foundational habits I believe can make a big difference for busy moms: building most meals around nutrient-dense foods and prioritizing protein, plus one bonus habit! Simple, consistent choices add up. Make sure to visit…
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166 \\ Returning to Movement and Building Strong Foundations
In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m slowly returning to movement postpartum through walking, light strength training, cardio, pelvic-floor work, and gradual BJJ drills. This season is not about rushing back. It’s about rebuilding a strong foundation, listening to my body, and thinking long-term....
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165 \\ Postpartum Weeks 3-7 Finding My Rhythm Again
In this episode, I’m sharing what weeks 3–7 postpartum looked like as I slowly began finding a new rhythm with four kids, travel, my husband returning to work, and easing back into movement. This season has not been about getting back to normal, it has been about creating a new normal with grace,...
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164 \\ The Fourth Trimester | Weeks 1 and 2, A Survival Mode
In this episode, I’m sharing an honest look at my first two weeks postpartum with baby. Healing, slowing down, accepting help, and letting go of the pressure to immediately return to normal. If you’re in the fourth trimester, I hope this reminds you that rest is not laziness and survival mode can...
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163 \\ My Homebirth Story | From Costco to Baby in 7 Hours
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the full story of welcoming our fourth baby, Daniella, through a planned homebirth. From an ordinary Costco trip to holding our daughter just seven hours later, I’ll walk you through labor, the unexpected moments, God’s faithfulness, and what made this birth so...
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162 \\ Respectfully...Homemakers Have a Life Too
Do you ever feel like because you’re home, there's an unspoken assumption you’re available? In this episode, we’re talking about the hidden pressure many homemakers and stay-at-home moms face—the expectation to always be accessible, flexible, and ready to help. From boundaries and burnout to...
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161 \\ The Lie that Moms Need More Motivation
Most moms don't need more motivation - they need less overwhelm, consistency and simple priorities. Today's episode is more of a conversational style of my own struggle with not feeling motivated and how small actions with consistency are the way to go. I hope this encourages you today. Make sure...
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160 \\ Quick Encouragement for the Mom at Home
I’ve been thinking a lot about the moms at home lately. The work is repetitive. Often unseen. Sometimes exhausting. But it matters deeply. In a culture that constantly pushes productivity, hustle, and achievement outside the home, I wanted to make a quiet reminder that motherhood, homemaking,...
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159 \\ The First 30 Days of Postpartum: What Actually Matters (Simple Priorities for Recovery & Peace)
The first 30 days postpartum can feel overwhelming—physically, mentally, and emotionally. There’s pressure to recover quickly, find a rhythm, manage your home, and take care of your baby—all at once. In this episode, Ashley brings a calmer, more grounded perspective to postpartum and focuses on...
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158 \\ Preparing for Postpartum Without Fear (Simple, Realistic Expectations for Moms)
Postpartum is often surrounded by fear—fear of recovery, exhaustion, emotions, and the unknown. In this episode, Ashley walks through a more grounded and realistic way to approach postpartum—one that replaces fear with preparation, simplicity, and the right expectations. Instead of trying to...
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157 \\ Why Stay At Home Moms Need Strength - Not Just Weight Loss
For years, women—especially moms—have been taught to focus on weight loss. Smaller body. Lower number. Eating less. But in real life, what most moms actually need isn’t just weight loss—they need strength. In this episode, Ashley breaks down why building strength matters far beyond appearance…
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156 \\ Homemaker Moms Do Not Need a Complete Life Overhaul
Real change comes through repetition, not intensity. Zechariah 4:10 “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…” PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS You don’t need to change everything to make progress Small, consistent actions are more powerful than big, unsustainable…
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155 \\ Building Consistency for Moms With Multiple Kids
Consistency can feel nearly impossible when you’re managing a home, homeschooling, and caring for multiple kids. In this episode, Ashley breaks down what consistency actually looks like in real life—not through perfect routines, but through simple, repeatable rhythms that fit your current season....
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154 \\ Why Moms Feel Constantly Behind (and What Actually Helps)
If you constantly feel behind as a mom—no matter how much you do—you’re not alone. In this episode, Ashley breaks down the real reason so many moms feel overwhelmed and behind… and it’s not because you’re failing or not doing enough. It’s because everything in your life is competing for priority…
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153 \\ Why Consistency Feels So Hard for Moms (and What Actually Works)
If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t stay consistent as a mom, you’re not alone. In this episode, Ashley breaks down why consistency feels so difficult in motherhood—and why it’s not a discipline issue, but a misalignment between your expectations and your real life. Instead of chasing perfect...
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152 \\ 3 Simple Things Every Mom Can Do to Overcome Overwhelm
If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a mom—mentally, physically, or emotionally—you’re not alone. In this episode of Reps & Redemption, Ashley shares three simple, practical anchors to help you reset your day, release pressure, and stay grounded in both faith and fitness. Overwhelm isn’t fixed by…
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151 \\ How I Reset My Week as a Homemaker and Homeschooling Mom
How I Reset My Week as a Mom (Simple Structure That Actually Works) Feeling behind, overwhelmed, or stuck in a reactive cycle as a mom? In this episode of Reps & Redemption, Ashley shares a simple, practical approach to resetting your week so you can move from chaos to clarity in motherhood. If...
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150 \\ Why Moms Feel SO Tired (And It's Not Just Sleep)
Feeling tired all the time isn’t just about sleep. In this episode of Reps & Redemption, Ashley shares why so many moms feel exhausted—even when they’re doing everything “right.” From pregnancy and iron deficiency to mental load, lack of movement, and spiritual depletion, this episode breaks down...
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149 \\ Raising Disciplined Kids Starts With You
Raising disciplined kids starts with disciplined parents. In this episode of Reps & Redemption, Ashley breaks down how to build discipline in your home through structure, consistency, and leadership—not control. If you’re a mom who feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck in reactive parenting…
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148 \\ Faith in the Middle of Fear: Trusting God in Real Time
In this episode of Reps & Redemption, your host shares a real and recent experience that tested her faith. God gently reminded her of a deeper truth: we don’t need to wait for peace—we can choose faith right in the middle of fear. This episode is a heartfelt encouragement for any mom walking...
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147 \\ From Protocols to Principles - Training Wisely After 40
Many women reach their 40s feeling frustrated with fitness. They’re walking more, eating cleaner, trying new protocols, and doing everything they’ve been told should work… yet results often stall. In this episode, we explore a different perspective. What if the real issue isn’t effort or…
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146 \\ Good Plans: A Life Update & Why I'm Building Slower (and Stronger)
Hey there! After several months away from the microphone, this episode marks a simple return. This season of life required me to slow down, simplify, and rebuild with intention. Between pregnancy, a move to a new city, homeschooling, and continuing to train jiu-jitsu, I realized something...
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145 \\ Pedestals, Priorities and Pressing On: A Call to Moms Who Want to Keep Faith First and Still Show Up Strong
As moms, it's easy to put everything - and everyone - on a pedestal except the things God has truly called us to prioritize, (or put in the "right" place.) Especially, in busy seasons. In this episode, we take an honest look at what we are idolizing, what's slipping through the cracks, and how to...
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144 \\ Resilience
Thank you for your patience with my few weeks break. I really appreciate all of you mama's out there. Episode 144 is about resilience and what my recent few weeks of competing in jiu-jitsu tournaments have been like. There is something amazing about resilience and how we can apply it to our...
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143 \\ The 80/20 Rule for Moms Who Want Results in Fitness, Faith and Motherhood - Without Burnout
What if I told you that 80% of your results come from just 20% of your effort? This idea is known as the Pareto Principle. It can transform the way you approach fitness, nutrition, motherhood, and faith. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to use the 80/20 rule to get stronger, stay...
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142 \\ Stronger NOT Smaller - Reframing Fitness Goals for Mom
Too often, moms are told that fitness is about shrinking, getting smaller, weighing less, or fitting into a certain size. But what if we flipped the script? In this episode of Reps and Redemption, we’re shifting the focus from getting smaller to getting stronger, physically, mentally, and...
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141 \\ From Strength to Finesse: How to Train Smarter in Faith, Fitness and Motherhood
As we get older, our training needs evolve. I'll share with you how to transition from relying on raw strength to incorporating finesse, strategy and efficiency - whether in the gym, jiu-jitsu, or everyday life. Strength is valuable, but knowing when and how to use it makes all the difference....
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140 \\ Why Moms Should Train Like Athletes
Most moms approach fitness as “just staying active,” but what if there’s a better way? In this episode of Reps and Redemption, we’re shifting the mindset from random workouts to training with intention, just like an athlete. You don’t have to be a competitor to train with purpose, build strength,...
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139 \\ Faith - Fitness and 40: Playing Chess in Life and Training
Turning 40 isn’t just about age - it’s about mindset. In this episode, I’m sharing lessons from my jiu-jitsu professor that apply to training, faith, and life. It’s time to stop playing checkers and start playing chess. We’ll dive into: How my approach to fitness has evolved—training smarter, not...
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138 \\ Muscles for Motherhood and 3 Things for Muscle Growth
Building muscle takes more than just lifting weights - it takes resistance, rest, and the right fuel. But here's the thing! The same is true for motherhood. In today's episode, I'm diving into the biggest lessons from strength training that have transformed the way I parent and show up in my…
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137 \\ One Small Shift for Moms to Boost Energy and Discipline
In this episode, I share one simple shift that will boost your energy AND a key to staying disciplined, even when you don’t feel like it! We’ll dive into how movement, strength training, and even BJJ can increase energy, why discipline leads to freedom, and how to anchor faith into your daily...
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136 \\ 10 Energy Hacks for Moms to Stay Strong in Faith and Fitness
Moms, if you’re feeling drained, struggling to stay consistent, or just need a fresh boost of motivation - this episode is for you! I’m breaking down 10 faith-fueled fitness hacks that will help you build strength, increase energy, and stay grounded in your faith. In today’s episode, I’ll share...
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135 \\ Do the Work
Are you waiting for results but avoiding the work it takes to get there? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of discipline, personal responsibility, and showing up even when we don’t feel like it. We’ll cover: • Why faith, family, fitness, and homemaking all require effort • The...
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134 \\ Be Persistent
In this episode of Be Persistent, we explore the power of consistency across three essential areas of life: faith, fitness, and motherhood. Join me as I share practical tips for staying persistent, even when the journey feels tough. From deepening your spiritual practice to pushing through...
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133 \\ Prep Your Ingredients - Fuel Your Success with Nutrition and Life
In this episode, we are diving into the power of preparation and not just in the kitchen, but in life. Learn how prepping ingredients like protein, veggies and carbs can set you up for nutritional success and flexibility throughout the week. We'll also explore how preparing the key 'ingredients'…
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132 \\ The First Reps for Moms in 2025
In this episode of Reps and Redemption, we're kicking off 2025 by focusing on the power of putting faith first. For moms, balancing the demands of everyday life, and trying to prioritize our faith through Bible study and prayer, is like building strength through reps. Matthew 6:33. " But seek…
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131 \\ Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu for Mom Life
In today's Episode on Reps and Redemption, Ashley explores the parallels between jiu-jitsu and motherhood. This episode contains personal insights, staying calm under pressure, finding solutions to obstacles and making progress step by step. Whether you're a jiu-jitsu enthusiast, a mom, or…
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130 \\ Gym Clothes For Mom On a Budget
Hey there Mama, Happy November! I've been wanting to share this topic, I hope you find it useful. I want to encourage you to take care of yourself, even through what we wear to the gym. I hope to get YouTube up and running before the holiday. The visuals will be very helpful I believe, feel free…
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129 \\ Do it Scared
Hey there! I must of grabbed your attention with this one. Sometimes, being scared of something can be good especially when it challenges us to grow in the areas we care about. As moms, I know we all want to prioritize our faith, family and fitness journey well and challenges within those will…
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128 \\ Pray for Tampa Bay and all Florida + The 3 Self-Care Routines Every Christian Mom Needs to Thrive
Hey there bold moms! Join me and pray for the Tampa Bay area as well as the state of Florida as they face this on-coming storm. I normally don't post or do current event type shows, but again I have felt compelled. Please pray for Florida. Today's EP is short and sweet yet important. I believe…
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127 \\ Faith in the Storm - Supporting Those Affected by Hurricane Helene
Dear friends, I feel compelled to change up the regular programming, especially after missing the last EP, due to the weather events. Last week brought in one intense hurricane and a ton of destruction, loss and heartbreak. If we can turn our focus to what we can do, it can make a difference. I...
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126 \\ 5 Steps to Creating your Faithful and Fit Morning Routine
Hello there Reps and Redemption friends. I thrive off of routines but if I am honest, any routine I have can change on a weekly to monthly basis. I hope today's episode encourages you to create your morning routine to set you up for a great day! I am happy to be back to a weekly posting schedule…
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125 \\ Heal Your Relationship with Food and Ditch Dieting with Health and Fitness Coach Joe Hoye
If you have wanted to get back to health and fitness being a normal routine and priority episode is for you. Today, Joe Hoye walks us through his Diet Detox and gets us on a better path of health through mindset and actionable steps. CONNECT WITH JOE https://hoyefit.com/...
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124 \\ Peace in Jesus through Pregnancy and When New Mom Life Throws off Healthy Habits + Routine with Dani Romero
Reps and Redemption has a very special guest today! Dani Romero; A listener of the show. Dani is a new mom and illustrator who loves health and fitness. Two of the most important things to her is her faith in Jesus and her love for her family. Today we chat all about the redemption of Jesus,...
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123 \\ The MAIN Dish of Life and Faith Filled Thoughts + My Summer Workout Schedule
Hey there! It is good to be back after a much-needed break. Episode 123 is a solo episode where I share thoughts on my faith walk as a mom of four, fitness tips and taking momentary pauses in life to become more still and present. Each one of us has a purpose here! I believe God will bless the…
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122 \\ Make Peace with Your Body - For ALL the Moms Who Want to Be Healthy + Fit with Laura Lindahl from True Strength Collective
For many of us, accepting what we look like can be hard sometimes. It could be the way our hair has stopped growing post-partum, or the extra stretch marks and lack of muscle. We can be very critical of ourselves on many levels and this keeps us moms from walking in freedom and grace. Let's not...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Reps and Redemption Podcast is where faith, fitness, and family come together.Are you a busy mom who longs to prioritize your health but struggles to find the time or energy? Does your spiritual growth feel sidelined by the demands of daily life? Imagine finally having the strength, energy, and balance to nurture both your body and your faith!In the Reps and Redemption Podcast, we dive into powerful strength training routines, practical meal prep tips, and life-changing biblical wisdom, all designed to help you become physically strong and spiritually grounded. This podcast is your ultimate resource for Christian moms who want to be strong, healthy, and present, without sacrificing faith or family.I’m Ashley, a former college athlete, follower of Jesus, wife and mom of 4. I am passionate about making fitness achievable for every mom. I know what it’s like to step away from a career to focus on raising your family, while still wanting to feel strong, energized, and fully present
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Ashley Harvey | Christian Health Coach, Nutrition Coach
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