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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, this episode will help you shift from chaos to calm with simple, practical changes.
Ashley shares how fitness, faith, and daily rhythms play a direct role in raising respectful, capable, and disciplined children.
This is not about perfection—it’s about leadership.
In this episode, briefly discussed topics:
Why discipline starts with the parent
How structure creates peace in the home
The connection between fitness, energy, and parenting
Simple ways to build consistency with your kids
Moving from reactive to intentional motherhood
If you’re a Christian mom who wants to raise strong, respectful kids while growing in your own discipline—this episode is for you.
 
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @ashrepsandredemption
See you in the YouTube Episode! 
Be Bold, Live Well, 
Ashley E. Harvey 
 
 

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 through anxiety, health concerns, or simply the unknowns of life. This episode briefly shares a way to anchor yourself in truth, even when your emotions feel loud—and why discipline in your thoughts matters just as much as discipline in your body.
 
Scripture Mentioned
Psalms 23 
Romans 15:13
 
Key Takeaway
You don’t have to wait until everything feels okay to trust God.
Faith is built in the middle of fear—not after it’s gone.
 
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Instagram: @ashrepsandredemption
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyElizabethHarvey
 
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This week, when fear shows up, pause and ask:
“What is true right now?”
Then choose to stand on that truth.
 
Be bold, Live well, 
Ashley

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 discipline — but the strategy itself?
After 40, fitness shifts from simply burning energy to building capacity. Instead of relying on more restriction, more cardio, or another short-term plan, long-term strength becomes the foundation for health, metabolism, and resilience.
In this episode, we will walk through foundational principles for training wisely in this season of life, including building muscle intentionally, prioritizing protein, using cardio strategically, and choosing consistency over intensity.
This isn’t about chasing another protocol.
It’s about developing the kind of physical capacity that supports motherhood, work, training, and everyday life for decades to come.
In this episode we discuss:
Why many fitness strategies stop working after 40
The difference between energy expenditure and capacity building (light touch on this)
Why muscle becomes increasingly important with age
The role cardio should actually play in a sustainable routine
Why consistency often matters more than intensity
A simple reminder from this episode:
After 40, fitness isn’t about burning more energy — it’s about building a body that can handle life.

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 important: good plans are not built through hustle or noise. They’re built through diligence and consistency. 
In this episode, I share a short life update and talk about the principle that has been guiding this season — choosing steadiness over urgency and building rhythms that actually support faith, family, and long-term strength.
You’ll also hear about how Reps and Redemption is evolving, including how the podcast and YouTube channel will work together moving forward.
This return to content creation is a much needed reset, rooted in faith and stewardship.
In this episode we discuss:
A life update from the past several months
Why slowing down can actually produce stronger results
The difference between hustle culture and biblical diligence
How this next season of Reps and Redemption will look
Why building good plans matters for faith, family, and fitness
What’s coming next:
Future episodes will continue exploring the intersection of faith, strength training, motherhood, and disciplined living, with practical conversations to help women steward their health and homes well.
Currently, on a social media break, feel free to e-mail me at RepsandRedemption@gmail.com
Thanks for being here! 
Ashley 
 

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 realign our focus. 
Whether you are juggling homeschooling, fitness goals, or just trying to get through the day with grace, this conversation is your reminder to press on with purpose. 
Be bold, live well, 
Ashley Harvey 
RepsandRedemption@gmail.com 
https://beacons.ai/repsandredemption
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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 motherhood, faith and our fitness journey.
Please share the show with a friend and feel free to reach out, I would love to hear what you would like to hear on Reps and Redemption Podcast. 
 
Be bold, Live well. 
Ashley Harvey
https://beacons.ai/repsandredemption
RepsandRedemption@gmail.com
 

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 consistent, and simplify your life without burnout.
You’ll learn:
How to train smarter, not harder by focusing on the most effective workouts
Why 80% of your nutrition matters more than 100% perfection
How to simplify homemaking and motherhood by prioritizing what truly moves the needle
How to let go of the 20% that’s holding you back so you can thrive
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” — Abraham Lincoln
 
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)
 
Action Steps from This Episode:
1. Fitness: Identify your top 3 workouts per week that make the biggest impact.
2. Nutrition: Audit your meals—are 80% whole, nutrient-dense, and protein-rich?
3. Motherhood & Homemaking: List 3 key things that keep your home, faith, and family running well. Let go of the fluff.
4. Faith & Mindset: Each night, reflect: Did I give my best 80% today? If yes, keep going. If no, reset and refocus.
 
Let’s Connect!
• DM me on Instagram (@ashrepsandredemption) and tell me how you’ll apply the 80/20 rule in your life!
• Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss next week’s episode: Why Moms Should Train Like Athletes—Even If They Aren’t One!
• Want faith-based fitness coaching? Learn more HERE 
 
Be Bold, Live well, 
Ashley Harvey

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 spiritually.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why strength—not size—should be the focus of your fitness journey
How to train with purpose instead of just chasing a number on the scale
The connection between stewarding your body well and showing up strong for your family
Biblical encouragement to shift your mindset from shrinking to thriving
If you’re a mom ready to embrace strength, resilience, and energy instead of restrictive dieting and burnout, this episode is for you!
Connect with Ashley Here 
Be bold, Live well,
Ashley Harvey
RepsandRedemption@gmail.com

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. 
Today we will learn the shift from strength to finesse, training smarter not harder, jiu-jitsu lessons for life and fitness, avoiding burnout and injury and a biblical perspective on wisdom in training. 
Let's Connect! 
RepsandRedemption@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM 
Be bold, Live well, 
Ashley Harvey 

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, and develop the discipline that benefits your body, mind, and spirit.
I’ll break down:
The difference between working out vs. training with purpose
How structured training helps you gain strength, confidence, and energy
Practical ways to apply an athlete’s mindset to your busy mom life
Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. When you train with intention, you show up stronger for your family and in your faith in God. 
Ready to step into your strength? Let’s do this!
Resources & Links:
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Be Bold, live well,
Ashley Harvey 
RepsandRedemption@gmail.com