296: A Great Body Does Not Automatically Make Someone a Great Coach

**OVERVIEW:** In this episode, Ashley breaks down why women need to be more discerning about who they trust with their body, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health. While personal transformation stories can be inspiring, there is a big difference between sharing what worked for your own body and having the education, experience, and coaching skills to guide someone else through their own journey.  This conversation is especially important for women over 35, because your body needs more than generic advice like “eat less,” “work harder,” or “cut carbs.” Hormonal shifts, stress, sleep, recovery, dieting history, muscle mass, and metabolic health all matter. Ashley explains the difference between information and true coaching, why real assessment is essential, what red flags to watch for online, and what women should look for before hiring a coach. Key Takeaways:  The rise of self-proclaimed health experts on social media Why a great body can be inspiring, but does not automatically equal expertise The difference between sharing a personal journey and coaching others Why women over 35 need individualized support, not blanket advice How years of dieting, stress, hormonal shifts, and poor recovery can impact results The difference between information and real coaching Why assessment, customization, and biofeedback matter The value of education, experience, testimonials, and real client results Red flags to watch for before trusting someone’s advice online **RESOURCES:**  - Click here to schedule your FREE alignment call to see if my 1:1 coaching program is a good fit for you: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/7de98067/appointment/18062930/calendar/4677043?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=18062930 - Join my Rise workout program HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/rise - Email us at: [Support@metabolicfix.com](mailto:Support@metabolicfix.com) - Click Here to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program https://metabolicfix.com/one - Take My PHASE ASSESSMENT QUIZ HERE: https://www.metabolicfix.com/phase-quiz - Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashley\_fillmore1 - Want to see which one of my programs is the best for you? Take my Services Quiz: https://www.metabolicfix.com/services-quiz - Take my FREE Metabolic Damage Quiz here: https://metabolicfix.com/md-quiz