Most women unknowingly build their worth around their physique and control over food — until life demands humility. Ashleigh Aviles, founder of Empowered with Ash, shares her deeply transformational journey from obsession and injury to faith-driven wholeness.In this heartfelt episode, Ashleigh reveals how her decade in fitness initially turned into a battle for validation, leading to injury and burnout. She discusses how her identity was tangled in her body and performance — and how a painful humbling experience became God's open door to surrender, restoration, and purpose. You’ll discover how her faith journey evolved from self-reliance to making God the CEO of her life and business, leading to sustainable health, peace, and clarity.

We break down practical steps to identify and release the idols controlling your life, the power of daily surrender, and how to practically make God the CEO in your decisions. Ashleigh shares the importance of establishing an intimate relationship with God, the significance of being rooted in Him through scripture and prayer, and how obedience often means stepping into the uncomfortable with faith.You’ll hear insights on recognizing red flags in your mindset, the healing power of surrender, and why true resilience is birthed through dependence on God's strength, not hustle alone.

This episode is perfect for women feeling called into something bigger but unsure how to start — or how to maintain faith in the chaos.Ashleigh's story offers a fresh perspective: when God takes the lead, success becomes sustainable, and your life transforms from chaos to clarity. If you're ready to build from a solid foundation rooted in faith and resilience, this episode is your blueprint.

Follow Ashleigh @empowered_with_ash and deepen your walk with God, uncover your purpose, and discover what true resilience looks like when faith is the foundation.

 key topics

Faith as the foundation of wellness and business

The journey from body obsession to spiritual surrender

Practical steps to hear God's voice and obey

The importance of getting in the Word daily

Building resilience through a rooted relationship with God

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Empowerment and Faith

01:22 Ashleigh's Journey in Fitness and Faith

07:52 Recognizing Unhealthy Mindsets Towards Food

14:27 The Humbling Experience of Injury

20:37 Transforming Identity and Purpose

25:34 Making God the CEO of Your Life

30:22 Finding Clarity Through Faith

33:31 Surrendering to God's Guidance

36:31 The Foundation of Business and Faith

40:55 Taking Steps in Obedience

46:33 Being Rooted and Resilient