I Spent 15 Years Proving My Worth—Until My Brain Aneurysm Forced Me to Stop: Ashy Bines on Reinventing Herself & Life After Fitness

Ashy Bines spent years pushing to prove herself—until a brain aneurysm forced her to stop and rethink everything she thought she had to be. This conversation digs deep into her transformation from fitness mogul to a woman fully aligned with her values. Ashy opens up about the moment she knew she had to walk away from the fitness industry, the fear of losing her identity, and how she’s finally stepped into a life that feels right.

We break down the warning signs she ignored, why stress is no joke, and how it messes with your health in ways you don’t even realize until it’s too late. Ashy learned firsthand that stepping out of hustle mode and leaning into her feminine energy was a total game-changer. We dive into the hard decisions she had to make to protect her health and what life looks like now that she’s following her intuition. If you’ve ever felt trapped by what you thought you “should” be doing, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways

The Turning Point – Ashy shares how a sudden loss of sight while driving led to a life-changing diagnosis.

Letting Go of the Hustle – Walking away from a multi-million-dollar fitness empire wasn’t easy, but it was the only way forward. It was time to stop doing what was expected and start doing what actually felt right.

Trusting Your Body’s Signals – How her body sent warning signs long before her diagnosis—and why listening earlier could’ve made a difference.

The Power of Feminine Energy – After years of pushing in her masculine, Ashy discovered the magic of slowing down and surrendering.

Overcoming Fear & Public Scrutiny – From online trolls to business risks, she breaks down what it really takes to step into a new version of yourself.

Life After Fitness – How stepping behind the mic has given her a whole new way to connect and share her story.

Where to Find Our Guest

Ashy Bines’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashybines/

Ashy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshyBinesOfficial

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