Editor's note: This conversation originally aired on March 31, 2022. Brooke Ence is an elite CrossFit athlete, entrepreneur, trainer, actress and podcaster.  In 2015, she took 14th place at the Crossfit Games her rookie year. She’s also the creator of the comprehensive fitness App the NAKED Training Program and is an accomplished actress who has appeared in films including Wonder Woman and Justice League.  Brooke co-hosts the podcast Between the Reps with Jeanna Cianciarulo. On today’s...

Editor's Note: Originally aired on September 8, 2022. As season 3 of Reborn comes to a close, we look back at some of the most memorable—and impactful—moments from the season. Today's episode includes conversations with former Navy SEAL and author Rich Diviney, fitness champion Dana Linn Bailey, NRA Certified Firearms Instructor Maddy Scholar, Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine founder Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author and fitness expert Andrea Marcellus and journalist and commentator Katie...

Editor's note: originally aired on Sept. 1, 2022. As season 3 of Reborn comes to a close, we look back at some of the most memorable—and impactful—moments from the season, including conversations with Spartan CEO and founder Joe De Sena, Echelon Front COO Jamie Cochran, Ascent Church pastor Thomas Lane, Green Beret Master Sergeant, entrepreneur, MMA fighter, and author Tim Kennedy, CrossFit athlete and entrepreneur Brooke Ence, actress and Taran Tactical trainer Tetiana Gaidar, and author...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Jesi Stracham. Jesi is a fitness coach, adaptive athlete, and founder of the Wheel With Me Foundation.  In 2015, Jesi was the passenger on a motorcycle during an accident. The incident left her with a spinal cord injury and paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, she's refused to let her injury define her and has inspired many along the way. Jesi continually competes in the Tough Mudder series events and is a U.S. Paralympic development...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Cody McBroom. Cody is an entrepreneur, Strength and Nutrition Coach, and podcast host.  He is the CEO and founder of the Tailored Coaching Method. The Tailored Coaching Method offers fitness and nutrition plans based on each individual’s needs and not on trendy workouts or diets. Each client receives world-class coaching, education, and accountability that translates to lasting results.  To learn more about the Tailored Coaching Method,...

Editor's note: Originally aired in Jan 2022 Sean Whalen is an author, podcaster, leadership coach and entrepreneur known for his no-nonsense approach to helping others improve their lives. He’s the CEO of the apparel company and movement known as Lions Not Sheep, the author of the bestselling book How to Get Shit Done, and co-host of the podcast The Sean & Sax Show.  Sean’s personal story of getting to where he’s at is inspiring, but in an extended conversation with Ashley Horner he...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Jenna Fail. Jenna is an Elite Fitness Trainer, fur momma, 1st Phorm Athlete, and stained glass artist out of Charleston, South Carolina.  Admittedly, Jenna was not an athlete growing up. Her journey in fitness and training has taught Jenna a level of strength and discipline she never knew she had. It is that change in mindset that she instills into the thousands of people she's trained.  Jenna offers the “Bride Guide” and “Vacation Guide”...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Pastor Thomas Lane. Pastor Lane is the founder and senior pastor of Ascent Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  He studied theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and has a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Studies from Regent University.  Ascent Church started in 2017 with a few small groups and has grown into a place where hundreds gather weekly. They are part of The Association of Related Churches Network (ARC). To learn more...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Mike Mutzel. Mike is a Functional Medicine consultant, author, and entrepreneur.  He is the founder of High Intensity Health, a platform that offers a podcast, consulting, e-courses, and the latest breakthroughs in fitness, nutrition, and Functional Medicine.   In addition, Mike is the CEO of Myoxcience, a supplement company focused on providing quality formulas that optimize your health and performance.  You can learn more about High...

Today, Ashley is joined by James Lawrence. James Lawrence is an ultra-endurance athlete, world record holder, fitness trainer, and keynote speaker.  In 2011, James accidentally set a world record by completing 20 half-Ironman distances in 22 weeks. The following year, he set another record by finishing 30 full-Ironman distances. Wanting to up the ante, in 2015 James gained media attention by completing 50 Ironman triathlon distances in 50 consecutive days in each of the 50 United States. In...

Today, Ashley is joined by musician, Ian Neville. Ian Neville is an independent rapper based out of Denver, Colorado. His music is energetic and his lyrics tackle emotional and deep topics. Ian’s mission is to make music that helps listeners get through tough times. You can learn more about Ian by following him on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube @therealnevv. Sponsors Shopify Today's episode of Reborn is brought to you by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at...

Editor's Note: This "Best-of" interview originally ran in Nov. 2022. Ashley will be back with new episodes next week! Today's guest is retired Marine Staff Sergeant, Jose Luis Sanchez.  Jose lost his leg from an IED explosion in 2011 while on combat deployment in Afghanistan. Since then he’s led an inspirational effort to support veterans and anyone else looking to overcome mental and physical challenges through his fitness-centered nonprofit, Rise Above Hardship.  Follow him on Instagram...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Andrew Alvidrez. Andrew is a professional bull rider currently sitting in fourth place on the Professional Bull Riding (PBR) world rankings.  He started riding steers when he was eight years old, and rode his first bull at age 13. Andrew began competing in the Touring Pro Division in 2015, and in 2020, made his debut on the Unleash The Beast circuit with PBR.  Outside of bull riding, Andrew competed in swimming, powerlifting, and played...

Today's episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by her husband Blu. The two take some time to reflect on Ashley's recent 25-hour row for Spike's K9 Fund. This is the fourth year in a row where Ashley has done a 25-hour row to raise money for the organization. You can learn more about Spike's K9 at https://spikesk9fund.org/. You can also see pictures from the event on Ashley's Instagram and read her full recap here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-OdojuSOW/?hl=en Ashley and Blu also catch up on...

On today's Reborn, Ashley is again joined by friend, former Navy SEAL and High Ground Life founder, John Richards. John enlisted in the military in 2011 and spent the majority of his career as a master breacher and HRST master. After transitioning out of the Teams in 2022 for medical reasons, John started High Ground Life utilizing his experiences from the SEALs to coach individuals, teams, and organizations. On this episode, Ashley and John talk about navigating and embracing seasons of...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Dr. Lyon is the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine, a health care practice that provides solutions for weight loss and longevity by focusing primarily on three principles: Nutrition, Lifestyle and Exercise. You can learn more about Dr. Gabrielle Lyon by visiting her website, drgabriellelyon.com, or following her on Instagram @drgabriellelyon.  Sponsors Shopify Today's episode of Reborn is brought to you...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by Vaughn NeVille. Vaughn is a father, social media influencer, outdoorsman, firearms enthusiast, and off-roading fanatic.  Better known as, @themanspot on Instagram and Facebook, Vaughn has amassed a following of over 1.2 million followers. A self proclaimed patriot, Vaughn’s content serves as a catalog for firearms new and old and an education on the Second Amendment, all the while, paying tribute to the fundamentals of patriotism.   You can...

On today’s episode of Reborn, Ashley is joined by NPC and IFBB Pro physique competitor, world-renowned fitness coach, fitness influencer, entrepreneur and father, Jason Poston.  Jason discovered bodybuilding at the age of 19 and the rest is history. In 2011, he competed in his first NPC competition at the Oklahoma City Grand Prix, placing fifth. He made his IFBB Pro debut in 2012, placing third at the Houston Pro. From there, he’s gone on to achieve several top 10 finishes at IFBB Pro events...

On today's episode of Reborn, we are celebrating Ashley's birthday by doing a special Q&A episode. High Ground Life founder, John Richards, joins Ashley again on the podcast, this time as her co-host where he helps moderate the questions listeners submitted. Ashley takes your questions about everything from where her confidence comes from to what's it like being on stage to what's her next big physical challenge. She also shares why she eats Lucky Charms every year on her birthday and...

Today's guest is Lauren Brooks. Lauren is a wife, mom, and the entrepreneur behind the company Bakery Bling. The company was recently recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing women-owned/led companies by the Women Presidents Organization. Today on Reborn, Lauren and Ashley open up about the challenges of running businesses, discuss the lessons they learned early on, and give advice to young entrepreneurs. You can check out bakerybling.com for more and find Lauren on Instagram...

This week on Reborn, Ashley is joined by Stacey Ervin Jr. Stacey is a fitness and lifestyle coach, two-time National Champion gymnast, former WWE/NXT superstar, and 1st Phorm Athlete.  In 2019, as a way to impact others lives, Stacey established Wave Fitness. Wave Fitness offers custom workout and nutrition plans based on your fitness goals. Leaning on his experience as an elite athlete, Stacey’s mission is to help each client perform at peak levels of mental and physical fitness.  On this...

Today’s guest on Reborn is former Navy SEAL and founder of High Ground Life, John Richards. John enlisted in the military in 2011 and spent the majority of his career as a master breacher and HRST master. After transitioning out of the Teams in 2022 due to medical reasons, John started High Ground Life utilizing his experiences from the SEALs to coach individuals, teams and organizations.  On this episode, Ashley and John talk about his transition out of the Teams and the difficulty of...

This week, Ashley is joined by a very special guest. On today’s episode Ashley sits down with her son 15-year-old son, Tripp. Tripp is Ashley's oldest son, a competitive soccer player and a sophomore in high school. On this episode, Ashley and Tripp talk about the importance of showing your kids a healthy balance, the influence of social media and what it might look like in the future, and why it’s important to have a mentor. They also talk about Tripp’s soccer career, where his confidence...

Today's guest on Reborn is Hanah Rae Jones. Hanah is a full-time Fitness Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and a 1st Phorm Elite Athlete. Growing up in Indiana, Hanah was a multi-sport athlete and competed in bodybuilding and CrossFit. In 2014, Hanah dropped out of college and started her journey as a Fitness and Nutrition Coach. She believes that being healthy is a well-balanced lifestyle and is on a mission to help people become the best versions of themselves.  Her fitness and nutrition coaching...