FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
FERN Rising is a women’s health and fertility podcast focused on hormonal balance, strength training, nutrition, and cyclical wellness, hosted by Dr. Ashley Burton. This show is the evolution of The Dr. Ashley Burton Podcast and reflects the growth of a holistic movement rooted in evidence-based care and body literacy.
Dr. Ashley Burton is a chiropractor and fertility nutrition coach who helps women restore their health naturally by supporting hormones, optimizing metabolism, and building strong, resilient bodies. Each episode explores practical strategies for improving fertility, regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for pregnancy, supporting postpartum recovery, and creating long-term hormonal health.
Topics include fertility awareness, cycle tracking, metabolic health, prenatal and postnatal fitness, real food nutrition, stress physiology, and modern women’s health through a functional and cyclical lens. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or simply seeking to understand your body better, this podcast offers grounded education and actionable tools for every stage of womanhood.
FERN Rising is your space to build strength, reclaim trust in your body, and rise into your most vital season of health.
FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
81: Back to Basics - Carbohydrates: Fuel, Hormones, and the Truth About “Good vs Bad” Carbs
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Carbohydrates are one of the most debated nutrients in modern nutrition. Some diets promote them as the body’s primary fuel, while others suggest avoiding them entirely.
In this episode, Dr. Ashley Burton breaks down the physiology of carbohydrates and explains how the body processes glucose, why carbohydrates are not technically essential nutrients, and how they still play important roles in energy metabolism, thyroid function, athletic performance, and reproductive health.
We explore the difference between clean carbohydrate sources like fruits, root vegetables, legumes, and whole grains versus ultra-processed carbohydrates that dominate many modern diets.
This episode also covers how carbohydrates influence blood sugar regulation, insulin signaling, pregnancy physiology, and gut health through dietary fiber.
If you’ve ever wondered whether carbohydrates are good or bad for you, this episode provides a science-based look at how to incorporate them in a way that supports metabolic and hormonal health.
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