RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60 -- Rendered At Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:13:16 +0000 Veggie Power Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/veggie en-US All rights reserved. Dr. Ashley Contorno A podcast exporting topics relating to working out, Powerlifting, and everyday advice for lifting and living well. d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60 A podcast exporting topics relating to working out, Powerlifting, and everyday advice for lifting and living well.

]]> episodic no Dr. Ashley Contorno ashleycontorno@gmail.com yes full Records Are Meant To Be Broken Records Are Meant To Be Broken 20 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno In this episode I highlight a huge mental hurdle I am faced with in my upcoming meet. I talk about the Hybrid Miami meet. I go into the new women's weight class categories and additions as well as the professional Avenues and series many federations are starting to put out.

]]> <p>In this episode I highlight a huge mental hurdle I am faced with in my upcoming meet. I talk about the Hybrid Miami meet. I go into the new women&#39;s weight class categories and additions as well as the professional Avenues and series many federations are starting to put out. </p> 9114dda3-1775-417c-ad99-611da39c1b10 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/5b337385-d874-4e20-bbd7-a908fa78fe30 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 04:11:54 +0000 1686 yes full Interview with Emma the Stallion! Interview with Emma the Stallion! 19 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno Please take the time to listen to Emmas journey in and out of powerlifting discussing tough decisions she has had to make throughout her lifting career and transitioning into a new sport due to injury.

Emmas IG: @Emma_thestallion

Emmas Baking IG: @wildflour_bakrie

]]> <p>Please take the time to listen to Emmas journey in and out of powerlifting discussing tough decisions she has had to make throughout her lifting career and transitioning into a new sport due to injury. </p><p>Emmas IG: @Emma_thestallion</p><p>Emmas Baking IG: @wildflour_bakrie</p> c8ba07fe-32cf-497e-a2e1-d399480c22cc https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/b32d63c6-d794-4908-baf6-2ae334b59e51 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:34:19 +0000 3823 yes full I Am OK With Not Being OK I Am OK With Not Being OK 18 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno In this episode I describe what I am going through mentally and how I am coping with it without relapsing on my eating disorder. I also use comedy to highlight that life can be taken lightly if you want it to by telling person stories of funny times at my expense.

]]> <p>In this episode I describe what I am going through mentally and how I am coping with it without relapsing on my eating disorder. I also use comedy to highlight that life can be taken lightly if you want it to by telling person stories of funny times at my expense. </p> 5edbe897-067f-4861-b40d-72eda0901cd1 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/97d5d79e-f1ca-4c5f-94e2-a533d9c5fe66 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:55:06 +0000 3025 yes full Everything you need to know about Sex Work! Everything you need to know about Sex Work! 17 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno Sex Work is work! SW is something that is becoming more prevalent in todays world with the mainstream websites and the covid economy pushing people to make additional income. There are many misconceptions of what sex work actually is. In this episode I interview a full time professional sex worker "Mrs. B" and she gives all of the ins and our of her world and the SW industry.

]]> <p>Sex Work is work! SW is something that is becoming more prevalent in todays world with the mainstream websites and the covid economy pushing people to make additional income. There are many misconceptions of what sex work actually is. In this episode I interview a full time professional sex worker &#34;Mrs. B&#34; and she gives all of the ins and our of her world and the SW industry. </p> 49e9581c-3796-4dd7-bdd8-f073bd443ce5 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/f0edc68e-d03b-4cd8-8e9b-253515648871 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:24:31 +0000 5749 yes full Anxiety, Depression, and The Gym Anxiety, Depression, and The Gym 16 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno On this episode, I discuss some practical ways to help overcome gym and sport related anxiety and depression while staying focused on your goals.

]]> <p>On this episode, I discuss some practical ways to help overcome gym and sport related anxiety and depression while staying focused on your goals.</p> 9b8652cc-fe2c-4add-aee1-a26d33ed0ab0 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/e31d7114-0ca5-4cc1-9889-4e0ff3245510 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:56:12 +0000 2297 yes full Confessions of an Aquaholic: Chapter 1 Confessions of an Aquaholic: Chapter 1 1 2 Dr. Ashley Contorno On this brief episode I wanted to read the first chapter of the book I have been writing. I wanted to see how it sounds to a reader and hopefully get your feedback on what you think. I have been in a writing rutt and maybe this will bring my interest back to life!

]]> <p>On this brief episode I wanted to read the first chapter of the book I have been writing. I wanted to see how it sounds to a reader and hopefully get your feedback on what you think. I have been in a writing rutt and maybe this will bring my interest back to life! </p> 7fd60d5f-cc21-4290-841c-847852d8b3c3 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/b88b2541-8125-4496-bab8-d7c4e9955154 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:08:59 +0000 924 yes full The Story of Steven and Dr. Ash The Story of Steven and Dr. Ash 14 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno Finally, its here. A podcast all about us! You all have been asking for this one for a while. We go into the good, bad and ugly of being husband and wife as well as business partners. We talk about what its like to be in an extreme sport (bodybuilding) and a relationship as well as transitioning roles in marriage and life. We answer questions taken from you all and of course, talk about sex!

]]> <p>Finally, its here. A podcast all about us! You all have been asking for this one for a while. We go into the good, bad and ugly of being husband and wife as well as business partners. We talk about what its like to be in an extreme sport (bodybuilding) and a relationship as well as transitioning roles in marriage and life. We answer questions taken from you all and of course, talk about sex! </p> db77309e-d684-44bc-93cb-799d38955a7d https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/be5e1f12-d39e-4847-86cc-fa763cc53613 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:46:22 +0000 4969 yes full The Coach-Athlete Relationship Explained The Coach-Athlete Relationship Explained 13 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno I am back after a long break from podcasting! In this episode I speak from the position of the coach and the athlete. I go over what to expect and how to set up those expectations with a coach. I explain 5 reasons that an athlete can be "uncoachable" and 5 best practices from a coach to all athletes. I discuss shitty coaching and how to make the relationship with your coach the best it can be!

]]> <p>I am back after a long break from podcasting! In this episode I speak from the position of the coach and the athlete. I go over what to expect and how to set up those expectations with a coach. I explain 5 reasons that an athlete can be &#34;uncoachable&#34; and 5 best practices from a coach to all athletes. I discuss shitty coaching and how to make the relationship with your coach the best it can be!</p> 2ce93772-e72d-4b70-b622-baaaddaae14f https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/2be5a106-ecb5-4704-be9f-32a0fe4e740c Sun, 06 Dec 2020 04:02:02 +0000 3877 yes full Performance enhancing Drugs Part 2 Performance enhancing Drugs Part 2 12 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno In this episode I go a little deeper into the dark side of Anabolic Steroids (AS) and their use. Talking about compounds, road rage, and what one should do before one would start their first cycle.I discuss some of my AS use. I discuss depression and post cycle effects of Anabolic Steroid use. I mention a book and couldn't recall the name while recording but I found it : "The female athletes introduction to Anabolic Steroids" By Victoria Long.

]]> <p>In this episode I go a little deeper into the dark side of Anabolic Steroids (AS) and their use. Talking about compounds, road rage, and what one should do before one would start their first cycle.I discuss some of my AS use. I discuss depression and post cycle effects of Anabolic Steroid use. I mention a book and couldn&#39;t recall the name while recording but I found it : &#34;The female athletes introduction to Anabolic Steroids&#34; By Victoria Long. </p> 420ececd-171e-4630-ace9-f8c61c78fc30 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/381c7f35-1e38-46f5-b306-6148f9c09a12 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:55:26 +0000 3031 yes full Coronacast Part 2!!!! Coronacast Part 2!!!! 11 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno REAL. CANDID. ME. I reflect on everything since Coronacast part #1. George Floyd, virtue signaling, my relapse on my eating disorder, California re-opening, data, stats...many things with some humor sprinkled in-between. This is the most candid episode to date. It is not easy to talk about some of these things, white privlidge and my ED relapse, but guess what, I always keep it REAL AF. Hard or not.

]]> <p>REAL. CANDID. ME. I reflect on everything since Coronacast part #1. George Floyd, virtue signaling, my relapse on my eating disorder, California re-opening, data, stats...many things with some humor sprinkled in-between. This is the most candid episode to date. It is not easy to talk about some of these things, white privlidge and my ED relapse, but guess what, I always keep it REAL AF. Hard or not. </p> 394af3a7-b59b-446d-9d54-c2efc0ab18e5 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/d3593b2c-7cfd-4eb0-9d46-d774aad309dd Sun, 14 Jun 2020 04:00:03 +0000 3263 yes full Owning a gym/Starting a gym or small business Owning a gym/Starting a gym or small business 10 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno This episode is DEEP and LONG! Strap in and get ready for an in depth listen of what it takes to realistically start your own small business and or gym. There are a lot of steps so get your pen and paper ready and take some notes!!! Q&A always supplied by YOU guys, my listeners!! thank each and every one of you for tuning in!

]]> <p>This episode is DEEP and LONG! Strap in and get ready for an in depth listen of what it takes to realistically start your own small business and or gym. There are a lot of steps so get your pen and paper ready and take some notes!!! Q&amp;A always supplied by YOU guys, my listeners!! thank each and every one of you for tuning in!</p> a4f482cf-1c46-44da-a2f8-00b7e9a0c7e7 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/642df6ba-f2fb-43ec-924d-1cba62034d06 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:55:28 +0000 6864 yes full Coronacast Coronacast 9 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno COVID-19 podcast discussing my thoughts on the virus, current business situation and mental health issues in these crazy times that are our current life. Oh, PS...I may be tipsy in this episode!!!

]]> <p>COVID-19 podcast discussing my thoughts on the virus, current business situation and mental health issues in these crazy times that are our current life. Oh, PS...I may be tipsy in this episode!!! </p> 46a6cd8f-f690-46b0-b3d3-d481bd7ff696 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/94732f5c-f8a9-4295-bb5d-a5e0eb8fb41b Fri, 03 Apr 2020 03:17:10 +0000 3079 yes full Boundaries: Why they are important and how to maintain them Boundaries: Why they are important and how to maintain them 8 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno On this episode I have a small rant about PL in cali and how I feel there is a saturation problem. I also go into boundaries and why everyone should have them and why its important for person and and professional growth.

]]> <p>On this episode I have a small rant about PL in cali and how I feel there is a saturation problem. I also go into boundaries and why everyone should have them and why its important for person and and professional growth. </p> 28a490bf-9855-4026-b87e-2b793e4e087c https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/11cfac9c-6f00-4e03-a394-47c2008e4cc7 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:19:50 +0000 2244 yes full Couples And Athletics: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Couples And Athletics: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly 7 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno In this episode I get into some very touchy intimate topics about being in a relationship with your partner and having to share that your hobby. I talk about my personal relationships and things I have experienced with my love for the gym as well as my marriage and how PED's come into play for our different sports and how that effects our day to day! As always I address questions from you all!

]]> <p>In this episode I get into some very touchy intimate topics about being in a relationship with your partner and having to share that your hobby. I talk about my personal relationships and things I have experienced with my love for the gym as well as my marriage and how PED&#39;s come into play for our different sports and how that effects our day to day! As always I address questions from you all! </p> c6ee2448-0638-4680-98d0-ffa3296a83d4 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/f9ad5dcd-a4a6-41cf-a823-95104afb7f53 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 04:11:32 +0000 4331 yes full Motivation On And Off The Platform Motivation On And Off The Platform 6 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno I address how to stay "motivated" when it comes to lifting and being in the gym as well as strategies for helping with your motivation. Lifting with rage vs calm before the storm. Lifting through injuries and how to overcome them. I also touch on post meet highs and lows and how to overcome them.

]]> <p>I address how to stay &#34;motivated&#34; when it comes to lifting and being in the gym as well as strategies for helping with your motivation. Lifting with rage vs calm before the storm. Lifting through injuries and how to overcome them. I also touch on post meet highs and lows and how to overcome them. </p> 7499c67b-00a8-4f3e-92b9-3c536e8fb721 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/20c5691d-4283-4f1b-915f-9246e8efe55b Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:11:25 +0000 2731 yes full Coaching styles and Conjugate vs Linear Training Methods Coaching styles and Conjugate vs Linear Training Methods 5 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno In this episode I go over different coaching styles and help you figure out if having a coach is beneficial for you and what to look for in a potential coach! I discuss questions you should ask your future coach and how/when its time to fire your current coach. I go over global differences between linear and conjugate training styles and the pros and cons to each. You will learn how to choose what style is best for you! I end this podcast with the forever favorite of Q&A from YOU guys! 

]]> <p>In this episode I go over different coaching styles and help you figure out if having a coach is beneficial for you and what to look for in a potential coach! I discuss questions you should ask your future coach and how/when its time to fire your current coach. I go over global differences between linear and conjugate training styles and the pros and cons to each. You will learn how to choose what style is best for you! I end this podcast with the forever favorite of Q&amp;A from YOU guys! </p> e6914c4c-d746-41cf-85f4-30090ba42dd8 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/781779d1-8db6-4545-bb85-3322d402d60e Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:07:55 +0000 4820 yes full Plant Based and Vegetarian Diets Plant Based and Vegetarian Diets 4 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno I discuss here my thoughts on the new Documentary "the game changers". I also give factual evidence for the pros and cons of a plant based diet. Listen and get educated on the vegeducation.

]]> <p>I discuss here my thoughts on the new Documentary &#34;the game changers&#34;. I also give factual evidence for the pros and cons of a plant based diet. Listen and get educated on the vegeducation.</p> e3e438f7-1483-4c49-bc0d-5319f6813f9b https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/3a841bd3-650f-46ee-83c4-b35deaef8d78 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:19:25 +0000 3895 yes full Eating Disorders and Sport Eating Disorders and Sport 3 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno A personal account and history of my battle with bulimia and how I have managed to cope and improve my relationship with food while being in a weight restricted sport. I also addressed questions from all of you listeners with what you wanted to know and get help with about food!!!

]]> <p>A personal account and history of my battle with bulimia and how I have managed to cope and improve my relationship with food while being in a weight restricted sport. I also addressed questions from all of you listeners with what you wanted to know and get help with about food!!!</p> e9a8d989-e2d2-4c13-9d09-f91aa26529fc https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/6bd1d4f9-529b-4b3f-93d5-f5b7cdeaf134 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:59:02 +0000 4199 yes full Steroids, SARMS, and other Performance Enhancing Drugs Steroids, SARMS, and other Performance Enhancing Drugs 2 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno Here I dive into the darkness of PED's in sport specifically powerlifting and bodybuilding. I discuss what they are, what they do, and risk/benefits to their use. This is not a podcast giving cycle information rather more of general information on what they are all about as well as Q&A taken from YOU, the listeners! Here I dive into the darkness of PED's in sport specifically powerlifting and bodybuilding. I discuss what they are, what they do, and risk/benefits to their use. This is not a podcast giving cycle information rather more of general information on what they are all about as well as Q&A taken from YOU, the listeners!

]]> <p>Here I dive into the darkness of PED&#39;s in sport specifically powerlifting and bodybuilding. I discuss what they are, what they do, and risk/benefits to their use. This is not a podcast giving cycle information rather more of general information on what they are all about as well as Q&amp;A taken from YOU, the listeners!</p> 424f9e9b-0f86-440e-8ca0-3cf449529c68 https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/831e379d-7f6c-4660-854e-1616b6d364a7 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:29:20 +0000 4251 yes full All About Me! All About Me! 1 1 Dr. Ashley Contorno Learn more about your host, Dr. Ash A deeper dive into your podcast host Dr. Ashley Contorno. Probably more than you will ever want to know about me! Over the next 35 minutes, I got real with you describing how I got to where I am today along with my struggles on the way.

]]> <p>A deeper dive into your podcast host Dr. Ashley Contorno. Probably more than you will ever want to know about me! Over the next 35 minutes, I got real with you describing how I got to where I am today along with my struggles on the way.</p> c1be7191-8fa3-4135-8b23-9c587fb90a0b https://redcircle.com/shows/d7b2a886-19e5-480f-a36f-86eee02faf60/episodes/3eed4ecb-f937-4fd4-8e08-1bc0d409f5a9 Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:23:05 +0000 2175 no