Ashley Broadwater

Ashley Broadwater is a freelance writer who covers topics surrounding mental health, sexual health, intersectional body positivity. Broadwater’s aim is to help others develop a positive relationship with their body, themselves, and other people through her reporting. Her work has been featured in publications such as HuffPost, POPSUGAR, Shape, HelloGiggles, and Yoga Journal. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Journalism with a specialization in Publication Relations at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently

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Ashley Broadwater

Ashley's Stories

One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently

7 Before-Bed Routines a Gastroenterologist and RD Do Nightly for Gut Health and Better Sleep

9 Leaders in Body Liberation To Follow on Social Media for Education, Inspiration, and Empowerment

Scientists Have Zeroed In on the Most Effective Exercise To Reduce Your Blood Pressure

Feel Itchy ‘Down There’ Before or During Your Period? Doctors Explain Why It Happens

Adopting an Intuitive Eating Approach Can Positively Affect Your Mood and Mental State—RDs Explain

Anti-Fat Bias Is Real, From Movies to Health-Care Settings—Here’s How To Mitigate the Dangers

Guilty, but: Dentists Say That Swishing Straight From the Mouthwash Bottle Is Among the Germiest Oral Hygiene Habits

The World’s ‘Oldest Practicing Doctor’ Shares How He Keeps His Brain Sharp as a 101-Year-Old Neurologist

Why Your Allergies Are Worse When You Wake Up, and What Can Help

8 Surprising Side Effects of Dehydration That Can Make You Feel… Not So Great

Why TikTok’s ‘Girl Dinner’ Trend Is Giving Dietitians a Pinch of Pause

‘Lifestyle Changes’ Are Often Diet Culture in Sheep’s Clothing

Does Cooking Stress You Out? Here’s How To Keep Calm in the Kitchen Amidst *Gestures Broadly at Everything*

Kids Learn Anti-Fat Bias Earlier Than You May Realize—Here’s How To Address It With Them

Why Kayaking Is the Ideal Summer Workout With Its Heart-Healthy, Core-Strengthening, Mood-Boosting Perks

7 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s, and How They’re Different From Typical Age-Related Changes

If You’re Feeling Guilty for Skipping a Workout, Here’s What Trainers and Therapists Want You To Know

2 Ways Your Digestive System Is Telling You That Vegetables Are a No-Go for Your Gut—Plus How To Resolve It

Should Your Workout Be Loud or Quiet? Changing the Volume Can Change the Mental Health Benefits

Your Daily Multivitamin Could Be Causing These Side Effects Without You Realizing It

6 Effective Ways To Challenge Restrictive Eating Habits and Have a Healthier Relationship With Food, According to Anti-Diet RDs

Coconut Oil Can Help Heal Sunburned Skin—If You Time It Right

You’re Gonna Wanna Avoid These 4 Bad Pieces of Allergy Advice Going Around TikTok

Does Cooking Stress You Out? Here’s How To Keep Calm in the Kitchen Amidst Gestures Broadly at Everything