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The Family Fork

The Family Fork

By: Hosted by Ashley Malik | Insights inspired by Dr. Mary Claire Haver Dr. Mark Hyman and Mel Robbins
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Feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight in perimenopause, but nothing works? Maybe you want to feed your family healthy meals, but can’t get them on board with food that supports your goals? If this is you, you’re in the right place! A wife and mom of two, Ashley Malik is an expert in anti-inflammatory nutrition, a Certified Life Coach, and former therapist (MSW). Ashley brings simplicity to family meals, nutrition, and weight loss. If you’re tired of trying to DIY your way to perimenopause weight loss and better health, The Family Fork gives you solutions you need. Each week you’ll discover approachable techniques for cooking healthy family meals, how to make simple anti-inflammatory swaps, and solutions for eating on-the-go. Plus, with every episode you’ll uncover the right mindset to stick with your nutrition, rewiring your brain so you can lose weight and be healthy for life. To learn more, and to work with Ashley directly, visit www.ashleymalik.com.


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Episodes
  • 59: 5 Biggest Health Mistakes I've Made (So You Don't Have To)
    Oct 14 2025

    Feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of "I've tried everything, but nothing works"? I hear you, and honestly, I've been there myself.

    For over a decade, I've been on a health journey, and while I've done a lot of healing and made a bunch of changes, I've also made a ton of mistakes.

    The thing is, mistakes are part of the game! If you want to see different results with your health, you have to be willing to try something different, even if it doesn't work out perfectly.

    In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes and sharing the 5 biggest mistakes I've made on my health and wellness journey over the past 11 years:

    • How I learned that "mindset" isn't just some kind of woo woo, but the most impactful driver of your results.
    • The truth about supplements: Why a pill won't save you and what you need to focus on instead to get to the root cause of your health issues.
    • How I learned the hard way that you can't outrun a poor diet, and how to know when it's time to be honest with yourself about what you're eating (or drinking).
    • Excuses vs. accountability: The most surprising way you can start making progress by recognizing when you're making excuses, even when you don't realize it.


    This episode is your permission slip to stop beating yourself up about past failures and start learning from them. I'm sharing the honest truth about what it really takes to feel strong, confident, and in control of your health, especially in perimenopause.

    More Support For You

    🙋‍♀️ Work with Me
    🍳 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week
    🧠 Mindset Framework for a concrete solution to "working on your mindset"
    📌 Connect on Instagram

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    22 mins
  • 58: Busy Mom's Guide to Fast, Healthy Meals
    Oct 7 2025

    Do you dread making dinner? Can't come up with healthy options that your family will eat, too? Stuck eating more than your fair share of takeout?

    With all of the recommendations out there for midlife moms (more fiber! more protein! eat healthy, and get more sleep!), its not surprising that you're overwhelmed with info.

    And yet you still don't know where to start!

    In this episode you'll discover how the Supper Club has been an instrumental resource for so many busy moms in perimenopause. I recently gave this monthly membership a "glow up" and in this episode, you'll hear all the ways it can help you simplify your mealtime, reclaim your energy, and get your family on board with healthy eating (whether the Supper Club is right for you, or not!)


    Here's what you’ll learn:

    📌 The Component Cooking method: My signature technique that eliminates weekend meal prep, allowing you to cook dinner just three nights a week.
    📌 The Oh Sh*t Meal Planner: How to use this resource to easily create 10-minute meals that help you avoid unhealthy takeout, even on your busiest nights.
    📌 Meals for everyone: Simple modifications you can make so you can eat anti-inflammatory meals, and your family can enjoy the same delicious food without feeling deprived.
    📌 The link between mindset and meal variety: Why your brain constantly craves new recipes and how to enjoy consistent meals without getting bored.
    📌 Easy anti-inflammatory breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas: What to eat beyond eggs and oatmeal to combat cravings and fuel your body consistently all day.

    Eating healthy as a busy, midlife mom is easier than you think...and I've got all of your solutions right here!

    More Support For You

    🍳 Join the Supper Club: How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week
    🙋‍♀️ Work with Me
    🧠 Mindset Framework to Stop Relying On Motivation
    📌 Connect on Instagram

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    19 mins
  • 57: How My Darkest Day Was a Turning Point For My Health
    Sep 30 2025

    Juggling perimenopause, family, and weight loss goals can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems like "healthy" and "anti-inflammatory" food means "no fun." It's absolutely possible, but it helps when you have a few boundaries or guardrails in place.

    In this episode, we're doing things a little differently and getting deep into our feelings. I’m sharing my story from a really dark time in my life, and how the lessons I learned through that experience actually created the foundation for my health today. (Because these are the lessons YOU need today, too!)

    As I’ve navigated my breast cancer journey, I’ve had to do a lot of reflecting and healing. In that process, I've seen how much of my healing is tied back to the way I think and act when it comes to my health and wellness. My life has taught me some hard lessons, but these are the very things that have given me the tools to feel good, stay healthy, and lose weight, even when life feels hard.

    I’m pulling back the curtain on my own struggles with trauma and depression, and sharing how I used my darkest days to finally take control.

    This episode is your permission slip to acknowledge those struggles, but also to find the strength to keep going.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    📌 How our excuses keep us safe, and the simple way you can identify the ones that are holding you back.
    📌 Why progress is actually found in the boring, and how to stop your brain from trying to modify everything when you're just starting out.
    📌 The hard truth about where discipline is actually built, and how you can use life’s hardest moments to your advantage.
    📌 Why taking care of yourself is a brave act of defiance against the chaos of midlife.

    You deserve to feel good. You're not alone in these struggles. It's time to find the strength to keep going, even when you feel like giving up.

    More Support For You

    💪 Get the exact at-home programs Ashley uses to lose weight and build muscle. All you need are some dumbbells!
    🙋‍♀️ Work with Me
    🍳 How I Cook Just 3 Nights/Week
    🧠 Mindset Framework to Stop Relying On Motivation
    📌 Connect on Instagram

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    20 mins
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