Health Unscripted with Dr. Ashley Dwyer, Ep 160

🎙️ Episode 160: Health Unscripted with Dr. Ashley Dwyer

This week on The Macro Perspective, Seamus and Marcos sit down with the brilliant Dr. Ashley Dwyer, PharmD—pharmacist turned holistic health coach—to explore the unscripted truths of women’s health.

Dr. Dwyer’s personal health journey sparked her move toward holistic wellness, and she has a unique talent for educating and empowering others. In this candid and important conversation, the trio dive into how Eastern and Western medicine can merge for better well-being, and examine the real-world impacts of stress, hormones, and lifestyle on weight, insulin sensitivity, and gut health.

Here’s what you’ll takeaway:

🧬 A blended East–West medical approach that targets root causes, not just symptoms

🔥 Hormonal shifts—especially during perimenopause—significantly influence metabolism and overall health

💪 Nutrition and stress management form the foundation for sustainable health change

📱 Technology can be a helpful tracking tool, but it can’t replace personalized coaching

Perhaps the most important point Dr. Dwyer wants everyone to take away is this: always treat the whole person. Whether dealing with PCOS or sleep issues, it's essential to consider the full context—not just the obvious symptoms. She believes in thoughtful, sustainable lifestyle changes as the most effective path to lasting health.

Ready for a candid, insightful dive into unscripted health? Tune in to this week’s episode!

#HolisticHealth #WomensHealth #FunctionalMedicine #EasternWesternMedicine #PCOS #InsulinResistance

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Dr. Ashley Dwyer

(02:42) Transition from Pharmacy to Health Coaching

(05:18) Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine

(08:16) Addressing Hormonal Changes in Women

(10:45) The Importance of Nutrition and Stress Management

(13:36) Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Solutions

(16:07) The Role of Technology in Health Monitoring

(19:05) Managing Stress and Its Impact on Health

(24:22) Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Women

(25:23) Lifestyle vs. Hormones

(28:32) The Role of Lifestyle Changes in Weight Management

(30:42) Hormones and Their Influence on Weight Loss

(32:15) The Importance of Sleep and Stress Management

(36:48) The Consequences of Ignoring Lifestyle Changes

(40:28) The Reality of Quick Fixes: GLP-1 and Lifestyle Choices

(42:58) The Importance of Sustainable Weight Loss

(43:26) Lifestyle Changes vs. Medication in Weight Management

(44:18) The Role of GLP-1 and HRT in Weight Loss

(47:41) The Impact of GLP-1 on Health Metrics

(49:09) Exploring Non‑Label Uses of GLP-1 (

51:15) The Connection Between Gut Health and Overall Wellness

(54:29) Understanding GI Maps and Their Importance

(56:02) The Future of Health Coaching and AI Integration

(58:08) Focus on PCOS and Women's Health Coaching

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About Ashley:

Dr. Ashley Dwyer is a Pharmacist, ACE Certified Health Coach, and former NPC athlete who, after going through a slew of her own health issues due to extreme lifestyle habits, left the traditional western medical model to start her own company and really help others through holistic healing. Her team, TeamBDN coaching, specializes in holistic nutrition, macro tracking, hormone optimization, individualized fitness plans, accountability, and community, helping women eat more and reach their health goals.

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You can find Ashley here:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/

https://www.facebook.com/adwyer07

https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.dwyer

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