Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND

01/13/2026

Today I got an email offering more resources to help with burnout.

And my first thought wasn’t gratitude — it was apprehension.

Because if you’re burnt out, you already feel it.

You don’t need another article, checklist, or download telling you that you’re tired or overwhelmed.

In fact, when someone is already at capacity, adding more information — even well-intentioned information — can actually make things heavier.

What I see over and over is this: burnout isn’t really an information problem... at least not for many of us it isn't.

It’s about capacity. And environment. And what our systems are being asked to hold, day after day.

What tends to help isn’t learning more.
It’s doing different — but with intention.

Small shifts. Supportive conditions. Changes that don’t require your nervous system to work harder just to keep up.

So if you feel resistant to “one more resource,” that makes sense. It’s not a failure to try harder — it’s a sign that your system is asking for something different.

01/02/2026

My hope for you this year is that you fill 2026 with joy.
As much as you can. In as many ways as you can
In as many small moments as you can.

That you search for it, create it, bask in it, and create ripples and currents from it.

Thats my wish for you all this year.

Xoxo,
Love me and my serious flyaways 🤣

11/26/2025

WOW.

Tonight felt like a women’s health fever dream come true — the good kind, not the night-sweats kind.

I got to talk perimenopause with some of the women I geek out with literally every day, and let me tell you… the mix of serious laughter, perimenopausal rage statements (“WHERE did my patience go?!”), deep science, and real-life support strategies was chef’s kiss.

A massive thank-you to Dr. Laci Williams, MD, , and Melanie Swinamer, PharmD of for joining me at to have this conversation. Your wisdom, your humour, and your commitment to advocating for women’s health shows up in every patient you support — and the questions tonight proved just how needed this work is.

Some of the biggest takeaways from tonight?

✨ Estrogen matters, but progesterone is having a comeback moment. She’s not just the “supporting character.” She’s the mortor to your bricks and she holds it all together.
✨ Your pelvic floor is part of your hormone story. If your core feels like a deflated bouncy castle, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken.
✨ Exercise is non-negotiable. Not for punishment, not for weight loss — but because movement literally changes EVERYTHING during this transition.
✨ Symptoms need tailoring, not templating. No two women do perimenopause the same. That’s why personalization isn’t just nice — it’s necessary.

And honestly? The best part was the energy in the room. Women learning, laughing, questioning, connecting, and saying “oh THANK GOD it’s not just me.”

A huge thank-you as well to the entire Oceanstone team — Mandy, Jenn, Sarah, and Tammy — for helping us create an environment where these conversations feel safe, smart, a little spicy, and so, so needed.

We’re thrilled to keep building events like this into 2026 — more education, more connection, more science, more laughter, and yes… potentially more perimenopausal rage moments too.

Can’t wait to see this community grow and evolve with us all - thank you all for your trust.

11/21/2025

I loved this part of our podcast episode with Starr. This conversation about warning signs is such a key understanding of how we support our own mental health - and it's something we all can use.

Think of your own warning signs like a light coming on in your car telling you to check something out. Noticing the little signs early own allow us to adjust our supports and our output.

Some of my warning signs are things like not wanting to do things in the evening after work, or climbing into bed at 7.30pm, or skipping breakfast and not missing (because higher cortisol = a decrease in hunger cues initially) . Start talkes about hers as well, like taking more baths, or spending more time spoiling the dogs.

Curiously, have any of you picked up on little things that your body almost unconsciously does to tell you it needs a little more support? For a few ideas and cues, go listen to episode 146 of The Superwoman Code (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0y74CvnLnhQg8oekZxcMkz?si=45ZJflXUTQWSI4h119Exgw&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2ueNTb41dvsSivHwjXkZAe)

PS - I've heard it said (name that musical/movie reference) that there are a few more tickets available for the Mental Health Gala tomorrow night - alternatively and additionally, you can support the foundation's work through their Messages of Kindness campaign! Find more info in the link in my bio 💛 or by following https://www.mentalhealthns.ca/

Xo




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11/20/2025

Seriously.

Make something. Create something. Do something with your hands.

Because your cozy hobbies are doing more than keeping you busy - they're actually protecting you from burnout.

A 2025 systematic review found that tactile, hands-on crafts—knitting, pottery, sewing, anything with texture—improved mental well-being and lowered stress. Think: better capacity, more grounding, and a little boost in “I can handle this.”

And a 2023 review of art-based therapies showed similar patterns: reduced emotional exhaustion, calmer anxiety, and real shifts in how the brain regulates emotion.

Science says your crafts count.
Your nervous system already knew.

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PMID: 39956657

11/17/2025

Last Friday, I had the utmost pleasure of joining my friend at the conference to deliver a workshop on Burnout.

Janice and I met originally because she was in the depths of her own burnout recovery, and when she asked me to join her as she stood on a stage in front of her peers and told her own story of Burnout, of recovery and of refinding passion for work, I was honoured. To be able to stand there, in front of a packed room of HR professionals, to witness Janice share her story was just ... there are no words. Just awe, strength, and grace.

Its true what she said, though... we all have our own lived experience, but if we don't talk about it, we will never make it better.

So thank you, for having both of us there to share our story, our work, and create the start of a conversation that can truly change how we not just live, but also work.

11/14/2025

You know those moments where the conversation you have breaks open a lot of feelings?

The latest episode of our podcast is one of those.

Now listen. I grew up with Live At 5 blaring on the TV at my grandparents during supper. I had dreams of one day being picked as a weather watcher (it never came to fruition, much to the dismay of my 9-year-old self), and if I could have picked one voice to narrate the audio book of my life it would be the voice of

Newsflash, I did NOT tell her this when we were recording.

Little did I know, she was fighting her own battle deep inside, and that 5pm news slot was the easiest hour of her day. Isnt that true of how so many of us move through our days...

So, as the gets ready to share their Message of Kindness campaign, and fundraise at the Holiday Gala (Nov 22 - will I see you there? - link for tickets in my profile and stories) I hope you take a moment to listen to the most recent episode of the podcast where Starr and I chat about her story, the warning signs she looks for and the work the Foundation is doing.

-Dr Ash

11/08/2025

Thank you for inviting me to the Island to spend time with your teachers, your educators, your teams and your humans.

It was an absolute pleasure to geek out in true science teacher fashion on perimenopause, menopause and hormone changes in the classroom and how it affects our stress, our burnout and our lives. Meeting all of you afterwards was the icing on top of my cake (because carbs are good for our hormones) and all the hugs were just magical!

Thank you again for having me (and Cherie!)

Xo
-Dr Ash

11/02/2025

Stop trying to win at wellness.

It’s a rhythm, not a race.

Watch my full TEDx Talk from here:
https://youtu.be/bbZr7rDmC38?si=4x9RZ00EhzKnFjtM

10/30/2025

6 months ago I started writing the blueprint for this, 3 months ago I delivered it at Tedx Argyle St and today my Ted Talk goes live (OMG!)

I hope it gives you a moment of pause, of reflection and of awareness around how maybe, just maybe, we should be thinking about wellness. If it resonates with you, I'd love if you would share it, comment on the youtubes link or give it some love.

Dr. Ashley Margeson explores why wellness isn’t just about doing more—it’s about connection, presence, and the small actions that create lasting change. Draw...

10/20/2025

Why does everything seem harder the week before your period?

Had a little something to do with these parts of your brain and how they respond to the changes in your hormones.

You dont need to try harder, friends.. the late luteal phase requires completely different strategies, especially if you are feeling those changes intensely.

Me? I plan my meals ahead of time (eg I just write them on sticky notes so I dont have to make the decision) and leave my computer at work that week so I don't feel like I should open it up. And my secret tip? I go to the library in my earlier luteal phase and check out as many and magazines as I can find. You'll find me reading those at night because its easier on my brain 😉

Any of y'all have a good idea for me to consider? What works for you? And have you listened to Ep 143 of The Superwoman Code on your favourite podcast platform yet?

Xo