Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset and movement! In today's episode, Tara connects with Ashley Hodge on the benefits of strength training, how to make sustainable change, and the world of power lifting.  Ashley holds a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. She has been working with Bret Contreras since 2019 learning his methodology with an emphasis on program design. Currently, Ashley is an online fitness coach, business owner, Glute Lab Official Online Coach, and Booty by Bret Coach. She brings 10+ years of coaching experience working with over 400+ women worldwide. Ashley's approach to coaching is to help women improve their relationship with food, fitness, and their body by sharing evidence-based research and teaching them how to make long-term sustainable changes.  In this episode Tara and Ashley discuss: Ashley's fitness transformation (losing 50-60 lbs)Leaving it all behind with a move to LA to start freshMaking a commitment to better healthHow to challenge yourself to unlock new levels of possibilityAshley's running & marathon careerHow to shift habits and patternsThe perks of powerlifting  and getting strongerBuilding strength now for the futureLetting go of comparisonDaily routines and personal wellnessAn intuitive approach to food"Stop chasing perfection"  Connect with Ashley @a.hodgefitness and ashleyhodgefitness.com  Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content.   Sign up for my newsletter HERE and never miss an update! Work with Tara:1:1 coaching (apply to see if this is a fit for you)TL Method (get a FREE week of workouts!)