Living an Intentional Life Podcast Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:03 -0400 https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com en-us © 2026 Living an Intentional Life Podcast yes Support this Podcast 13f97919-8f69-5f99-a0a0-15131eb8d274 Ashley Strong Smith episodic false Welcome to Living an Intentional Life Podcast — a space for women who are remembering their hearts, reclaiming their energy, and creating lives that actually feel like home.

This is a place where you don’t have to perform, push, or prove — a place where you are met in your truth, your tenderness, and your becoming.

I’m your host, Ashley Strong Smith, and I believe that the deepest transformation doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from living with intention and listening more deeply to who you really are.

Each week, I share honest conversations and supportive tools you can gently try on in your own life — invitations to come back to your heart, trust your inner knowing, and create a life that supports your nervous system, your dreams, and your wholeness.

Here, we honor growth that is rooted, not rushed. We honor boundaries, embodiment, and the quiet wisdom of your own heart. You’re not here by accident. You’re here because something in you is ready for more — more truth, more softness, more alignment, more belonging.
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So take a breath… and let yourself arrive.

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After nearly four years, 199 episodes, and countless conversations that have shaped me in ways I could never fully express, this is the final episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast.

As I sit down to record these final words, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflection, and an unexpected sense of peace. Not because there isn't sadness. Not because there isn't grief. But because there is clarity.

The kind of clarity that arrives when something has fulfilled its purpose.

In this final episode, I'm reflecting on the journey from the Living Courageously Podcast to the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, the lessons I've learned along the way, the incredible women I've had the honor of interviewing, and the truth that intentional living isn't only about having the courage to begin.

It's also about having the courage to honor what feels complete.

What began as a desire to be seen, heard, and understood became something so much greater. This podcast taught me how to trust my voice, share my truth, and ultimately come home to myself. It became a safe space where I could process life in real time, document seasons of becoming and unbecoming, and connect with women around the world who reminded me that we are never walking this journey alone.

In many ways, this podcast has been my home.

And perhaps one of the greatest gifts it has given me is the realization that I no longer need to prove that I belong. I no longer need to constantly share in order to feel seen. Instead, I sit here feeling deeply rooted in who I am—perfect, whole, and complete, just as I am.

If there's one final invitation I want to leave you with, it's this:

Honor what feels complete.

Trust what is asking to emerge.

You don't have to hold onto chapters that no longer fit simply because they've been meaningful.

Sometimes the most intentional thing we can do is express gratitude for what was and create space for what wants to be.

This isn't goodbye.

It's simply the closing of one beautiful chapter to create space for another.

To every listener, every guest, every woman who reached out to share how an episode touched her life, thank you. Thank you for seeing me, hearing me, and allowing me to belong.

You helped make Living an Intentional Life exactly what it was meant to be.

With all my love and gratitude,

Ashley

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In this episode, I share:
• Why I'm choosing to end the podcast after nearly four years
• The evolution from courage to intention
• What 199 episodes taught me about life, belonging, and authenticity
• The unexpected gifts this podcast gave me
• What's next in this season of life and business
• A final reflection and invitation for your own journey

Thank you for being here.

Until next time.

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After nearly four years, 199 episodes, and countless conversations that have shaped me in ways I could never fully express, this is the final episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast.

As I sit down to record these final words, I find myself filled with gratitude, reflection, and an unexpected sense of peace. Not because there isn't sadness. Not because there isn't grief. But because there is clarity.

The kind of clarity that arrives when something has fulfilled its purpose.

In this final episode, I'm reflecting on the journey from the Living Courageously Podcast to the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, the lessons I've learned along the way, the incredible women I've had the honor of interviewing, and the truth that intentional living isn't only about having the courage to begin.

It's also about having the courage to honor what feels complete.

What began as a desire to be seen, heard, and understood became something so much greater. This podcast taught me how to trust my voice, share my truth, and ultimately come home to myself. It became a safe space where I could process life in real time, document seasons of becoming and unbecoming, and connect with women around the world who reminded me that we are never walking this journey alone.

In many ways, this podcast has been my home.

And perhaps one of the greatest gifts it has given me is the realization that I no longer need to prove that I belong. I no longer need to constantly share in order to feel seen. Instead, I sit here feeling deeply rooted in who I am—perfect, whole, and complete, just as I am.

If there's one final invitation I want to leave you with, it's this:

Honor what feels complete.

Trust what is asking to emerge.

You don't have to hold onto chapters that no longer fit simply because they've been meaningful.

Sometimes the most intentional thing we can do is express gratitude for what was and create space for what wants to be.

This isn't goodbye.

It's simply the closing of one beautiful chapter to create space for another.

To every listener, every guest, every woman who reached out to share how an episode touched her life, thank you. Thank you for seeing me, hearing me, and allowing me to belong.

You helped make Living an Intentional Life exactly what it was meant to be.

With all my love and gratitude,

Ashley

—

In this episode, I share:
• Why I'm choosing to end the podcast after nearly four years
• The evolution from courage to intention
• What 199 episodes taught me about life, belonging, and authenticity
• The unexpected gifts this podcast gave me
• What's next in this season of life and business
• A final reflection and invitation for your own journey

Thank you for being here.

Until next time.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19382106 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0700 1391 199 full false You Handled That Perfectly: Choosing Your Priorities & Trusting Life's Detours with Carly Cruickshank | Episode 198 You Handled That Perfectly: Choosing Your Priorities & Trusting Life's Detours with Carly Cruickshank | Episode 198 Send us Fan Mail

What if living intentionally wasn't about doing more—but about getting clear on what matters most?

In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Carly Cruickshank —mom, entrepreneur, designer, and co-host of You Handled That Perfectly™. Together, we explore the freedom that comes from choosing a single priority and allowing that priority to guide the decisions we make every day.

Carly shares her journey from corporate burnout to building White Space Design®, her own successful packaging design agency, after recognizing that the life she wanted to create for herself and her family required a different path. We discuss the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer aligns, the beauty of trusting life's unexpected detours, and how even the smallest decisions have the power to shape our future.

From losing everything in a devastating apartment robbery only to meet the man who would become her husband, to discovering her passion for graphic design through one simple act of curiosity, Carly's story is a powerful reminder that life often unfolds in ways we never could have planned.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why having one clear priority can simplify decision-making and reduce overwhelm

✨ Releasing hustle culture and redefining success on your own terms

✨ The ripple effect of small, intentional choices

✨ Trusting yourself through major life transitions

✨ Finding freedom, presence, and alignment in the everyday decisions we make

If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by competing priorities, or searching for permission to simplify, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to do it all. You simply have to honor what matters most.

Because sometimes the most intentional life is built one choice, one priority, and one perfectly handled moment at a time.

ABOUT CARLY : 

Carly is a mom, entrepreneur, designer, and podcaster! After spending over a decade in the design industry, she launched her own design agency, White Space Design®. Her focus is on consumer product goods with a specialty in packaging, think anything you see on a store shelf! Her mission is to give your brand the space it needs to stand out on the shelf through visually compelling design.

Merging her passions: business, design, and motherhood, Carly and her childhood best friend, Kelly Avalon, co-host the podcast, You Handled That Perfectly™. This podcast is a supportive space to share stories, find guidance, and celebrate the truth that if you’re trying your best, you’re already handling things perfectly.

Carly lives in Southern California, with her husband, two kids, and a puppy. She loves traveling, a good book, things that sparkle, live music, playing piano, ballet, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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What if living intentionally wasn't about doing more—but about getting clear on what matters most?

In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Carly Cruickshank —mom, entrepreneur, designer, and co-host of You Handled That Perfectly™. Together, we explore the freedom that comes from choosing a single priority and allowing that priority to guide the decisions we make every day.

Carly shares her journey from corporate burnout to building White Space Design®, her own successful packaging design agency, after recognizing that the life she wanted to create for herself and her family required a different path. We discuss the courage it takes to walk away from what no longer aligns, the beauty of trusting life's unexpected detours, and how even the smallest decisions have the power to shape our future.

From losing everything in a devastating apartment robbery only to meet the man who would become her husband, to discovering her passion for graphic design through one simple act of curiosity, Carly's story is a powerful reminder that life often unfolds in ways we never could have planned.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Why having one clear priority can simplify decision-making and reduce overwhelm

✨ Releasing hustle culture and redefining success on your own terms

✨ The ripple effect of small, intentional choices

✨ Trusting yourself through major life transitions

✨ Finding freedom, presence, and alignment in the everyday decisions we make

If you've been feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed by competing priorities, or searching for permission to simplify, this conversation is a gentle reminder that you don't have to do it all. You simply have to honor what matters most.

Because sometimes the most intentional life is built one choice, one priority, and one perfectly handled moment at a time.

ABOUT CARLY : 

Carly is a mom, entrepreneur, designer, and podcaster! After spending over a decade in the design industry, she launched her own design agency, White Space Design®. Her focus is on consumer product goods with a specialty in packaging, think anything you see on a store shelf! Her mission is to give your brand the space it needs to stand out on the shelf through visually compelling design.

Merging her passions: business, design, and motherhood, Carly and her childhood best friend, Kelly Avalon, co-host the podcast, You Handled That Perfectly™. This podcast is a supportive space to share stories, find guidance, and celebrate the truth that if you’re trying your best, you’re already handling things perfectly.

Carly lives in Southern California, with her husband, two kids, and a puppy. She loves traveling, a good book, things that sparkle, live music, playing piano, ballet, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19355479 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0700 2640 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 198 full false Trusting the Process of Life: How Unexpected Challenges Can Lead You Home to Yourself with Alison Bell | Episode 197 Trusting the Process of Life: How Unexpected Challenges Can Lead You Home to Yourself with Alison Bell | Episode 197 Send us Fan Mail

What if the challenges life places in your path aren't detours—but invitations?

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Alison, certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader, Coach, and Retreat Leader, to explore the transformative power of trusting life's unfolding journey.

Inspired by the timeless teachings of Louise Hay, Alison shares how a sudden health crisis became the catalyst that shifted everything. After a successful 20-year corporate career, an unexpected neck injury forced her into a season of stillness and reflection—ultimately guiding her back to herself and toward the work she was always meant to do.

Together, we explore:

  • How unexpected challenges can become powerful opportunities for growth and transformation
  • What it means to truly trust the process of life, even when the path ahead feels uncertain
  • The importance of presence, self-reflection, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom
  • How living intentionally creates alignment with your values, truth, and purpose
  • Why self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for living a wholehearted life
  • The healing power of affirmations, journaling, meditation, visualization, and self-compassion

Alison also shares the profound realization that changed everything for her: that no amount of professional success matters if we aren't caring for our health, honoring our needs, and being present for the people we love.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that sometimes life's greatest disruptions become the doorway to our deepest healing and most authentic path forward.

If you're navigating change, standing at the threshold of a new chapter, or learning to trust yourself more deeply, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and encouragement to embrace where life is guiding you.

Because perhaps the process of life isn't something we're meant to control. Maybe it's something we're meant to trust.

ABOUT ALISON : 

Alison is a certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader & Life Coach, sharing the timeless philosophy of Louise Hay with individuals around the world.

Her journey with Louise’s work began back in 2004, when a friend shared a Louise Hay CD that she used to listen to while practising yoga at home. The message — that if you can change your thoughts, you can change your life — struck a deep chord and became a guiding truth in her own life.

Fast forward to 2018, Alison experienced a major life shift when a sudden neck injury forced her to pause a 20-year corporate career. During her healing journey, she found herself immersed once again in Louise’s teachings through the Heal Your Life Worldwide Summit. This period of stillness, reflection, and inner work became a powerful turning point — reminding her that even in the toughest times, life is always guiding us toward growth.

Soon after, she attended the I Can Do It event in London, where she discovered the opportunity to train as a Heal Your Life Workshop Leader — a moment she describes as finding her dream job. She followed that calling wholeheartedly, later becoming a Heal Your Life Coach and completing the Leading with Heart and Mind business training to bring this heart-centred philosophy into the workplace. 

Most recently, Alison became a Heal Your Life Retreat Leader, expanding her work into immersive, transformational retreats. Today, Alison helps people all over the world create positive change in their lives through her workshops and coaching. She’s passionate about self-care, connection, and helping others remember their power to heal and transform.

Her approach is gentle yet deeply empowering — blending affirmations, journaling, meditation, visualisation, and other self-healing tools to help people reconnect with themselves and live from the heart. Alison’s story is a beautiful reminder that even when life brings unexpected challenges, they can become the catalyst for profound transformation — and that when we truly trust the process of life, everything unfolds as it is supposed to.

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What if the challenges life places in your path aren't detours—but invitations?

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Alison, certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader, Coach, and Retreat Leader, to explore the transformative power of trusting life's unfolding journey.

Inspired by the timeless teachings of Louise Hay, Alison shares how a sudden health crisis became the catalyst that shifted everything. After a successful 20-year corporate career, an unexpected neck injury forced her into a season of stillness and reflection—ultimately guiding her back to herself and toward the work she was always meant to do.

Together, we explore:

  • How unexpected challenges can become powerful opportunities for growth and transformation
  • What it means to truly trust the process of life, even when the path ahead feels uncertain
  • The importance of presence, self-reflection, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom
  • How living intentionally creates alignment with your values, truth, and purpose
  • Why self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for living a wholehearted life
  • The healing power of affirmations, journaling, meditation, visualization, and self-compassion

Alison also shares the profound realization that changed everything for her: that no amount of professional success matters if we aren't caring for our health, honoring our needs, and being present for the people we love.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that sometimes life's greatest disruptions become the doorway to our deepest healing and most authentic path forward.

If you're navigating change, standing at the threshold of a new chapter, or learning to trust yourself more deeply, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and encouragement to embrace where life is guiding you.

Because perhaps the process of life isn't something we're meant to control. Maybe it's something we're meant to trust.

ABOUT ALISON : 

Alison is a certified Heal Your Life® Workshop Leader & Life Coach, sharing the timeless philosophy of Louise Hay with individuals around the world.

Her journey with Louise’s work began back in 2004, when a friend shared a Louise Hay CD that she used to listen to while practising yoga at home. The message — that if you can change your thoughts, you can change your life — struck a deep chord and became a guiding truth in her own life.

Fast forward to 2018, Alison experienced a major life shift when a sudden neck injury forced her to pause a 20-year corporate career. During her healing journey, she found herself immersed once again in Louise’s teachings through the Heal Your Life Worldwide Summit. This period of stillness, reflection, and inner work became a powerful turning point — reminding her that even in the toughest times, life is always guiding us toward growth.

Soon after, she attended the I Can Do It event in London, where she discovered the opportunity to train as a Heal Your Life Workshop Leader — a moment she describes as finding her dream job. She followed that calling wholeheartedly, later becoming a Heal Your Life Coach and completing the Leading with Heart and Mind business training to bring this heart-centred philosophy into the workplace. 

Most recently, Alison became a Heal Your Life Retreat Leader, expanding her work into immersive, transformational retreats. Today, Alison helps people all over the world create positive change in their lives through her workshops and coaching. She’s passionate about self-care, connection, and helping others remember their power to heal and transform.

Her approach is gentle yet deeply empowering — blending affirmations, journaling, meditation, visualisation, and other self-healing tools to help people reconnect with themselves and live from the heart. Alison’s story is a beautiful reminder that even when life brings unexpected challenges, they can become the catalyst for profound transformation — and that when we truly trust the process of life, everything unfolds as it is supposed to.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19316654 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0700 3226 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 197 full false Intentionality in Every Area of Life: Building an Aligned & Authentic Life | Episode 196 Intentionality in Every Area of Life: Building an Aligned & Authentic Life | Episode 196 Send us Fan Mail

What if intentional living wasn't just about your morning routine—but about the way you approach every area of your life?

In this week's episode, we're exploring the deeper truth of intentionality and how the small choices we make every day shape the life we experience.

From our relationship with ourselves, our families, marriages, health, finances, careers, passions, and communities, intentionality has the power to create alignment, self-trust, fulfillment, and a life that truly feels like our own.

Together, we'll explore:
✨ Why intentionality matters in every season of life
✨ The benefits of living with greater awareness and purpose
✨ How small choices compound over time
✨ The connection between intentionality, authenticity, and alignment
✨ Inspired actions you can begin taking today in the areas of life that matter most

This episode is a gentle invitation to move beyond autopilot and into conscious creation—one choice, one moment, and one aligned step at a time.

Because a meaningful life isn't built through one giant transformation.

It's built through thousands of intentional moments.

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What if intentional living wasn't just about your morning routine—but about the way you approach every area of your life?

In this week's episode, we're exploring the deeper truth of intentionality and how the small choices we make every day shape the life we experience.

From our relationship with ourselves, our families, marriages, health, finances, careers, passions, and communities, intentionality has the power to create alignment, self-trust, fulfillment, and a life that truly feels like our own.

Together, we'll explore:
✨ Why intentionality matters in every season of life
✨ The benefits of living with greater awareness and purpose
✨ How small choices compound over time
✨ The connection between intentionality, authenticity, and alignment
✨ Inspired actions you can begin taking today in the areas of life that matter most

This episode is a gentle invitation to move beyond autopilot and into conscious creation—one choice, one moment, and one aligned step at a time.

Because a meaningful life isn't built through one giant transformation.

It's built through thousands of intentional moments.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19278401 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0700 2700 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 196 full false A Return to Rhythm: You’re Not Inconsistent — You’re Cyclical with Grace Van Bodhi of YinKIND | Episode 195 A Return to Rhythm: You’re Not Inconsistent — You’re Cyclical with Grace Van Bodhi of YinKIND | Episode 195 Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, I sit down with Grace — a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner, mother, teacher, and creator of MoonMapping — to explore what it truly means to live in rhythm with ourselves instead of against ourselves.

Together, we dive into the wisdom of cyclical living, women’s hormones, nervous system healing, intentional motherhood, and the power of learning to listen to the body instead of constantly overriding it.

Grace shares how her work at the intersection of Eastern Medicine, functional medicine, fertility awareness, and Soul-led living has transformed not only the way she supports women, but the way she moves through her own life as a practitioner, wife, mother, healer, and community leader.

We talk about:

  • why women are not meant to function linearly
  • cycle tracking and hormonal rhythms
  • nervous system safety and regulation
  • home birth, motherhood, and trusting the body
  • balancing multiple identities and roles as women
  • intentional living and attunement to the Soul
  • cyclical productivity vs. hustle culture
  • Eastern Medicine and women’s health
  • cultivating joy, friendship, and meaningful community
  • the courage it takes to live in alignment

This episode is an invitation to soften, reconnect, and remember that perhaps you are not inconsistent at all — perhaps you were simply never meant to live disconnected from your rhythm.

A truly nourishing conversation for women seeking deeper connection to their bodies, cycles, intuition, and lives.

ABOUT GRACE : 

Grace is a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner and mother based in Lake Arrowhead, CA. She works at the intersection of functional medicine, hormones, and nervous system healing, with a focus on helping women understand their bodies in a deeper, more intuitive way.

She created MoonMapping as a way to bring women back into rhythm with their cycles and their lives, and her work has naturally expanded into offerings like MoonSONG Circle, QiYoga, and her Crystal Keys tapping practice—spaces where women can regulate, reconnect, and come back to themselves, both in person and online.

Her work is rooted in the belief that when we understand our patterns, everything starts to make more sense, and that living intentionally begins by learning how to listen.

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In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, I sit down with Grace — a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner, mother, teacher, and creator of MoonMapping — to explore what it truly means to live in rhythm with ourselves instead of against ourselves.

Together, we dive into the wisdom of cyclical living, women’s hormones, nervous system healing, intentional motherhood, and the power of learning to listen to the body instead of constantly overriding it.

Grace shares how her work at the intersection of Eastern Medicine, functional medicine, fertility awareness, and Soul-led living has transformed not only the way she supports women, but the way she moves through her own life as a practitioner, wife, mother, healer, and community leader.

We talk about:

  • why women are not meant to function linearly
  • cycle tracking and hormonal rhythms
  • nervous system safety and regulation
  • home birth, motherhood, and trusting the body
  • balancing multiple identities and roles as women
  • intentional living and attunement to the Soul
  • cyclical productivity vs. hustle culture
  • Eastern Medicine and women’s health
  • cultivating joy, friendship, and meaningful community
  • the courage it takes to live in alignment

This episode is an invitation to soften, reconnect, and remember that perhaps you are not inconsistent at all — perhaps you were simply never meant to live disconnected from your rhythm.

A truly nourishing conversation for women seeking deeper connection to their bodies, cycles, intuition, and lives.

ABOUT GRACE : 

Grace is a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner and mother based in Lake Arrowhead, CA. She works at the intersection of functional medicine, hormones, and nervous system healing, with a focus on helping women understand their bodies in a deeper, more intuitive way.

She created MoonMapping as a way to bring women back into rhythm with their cycles and their lives, and her work has naturally expanded into offerings like MoonSONG Circle, QiYoga, and her Crystal Keys tapping practice—spaces where women can regulate, reconnect, and come back to themselves, both in person and online.

Her work is rooted in the belief that when we understand our patterns, everything starts to make more sense, and that living intentionally begins by learning how to listen.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19242089 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 -0700 4022 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 195 full false Italy, Friendship & the Feeling of Infinite Possibility (a peek inside my trip to Italy) | Episode 194 Italy, Friendship & the Feeling of Infinite Possibility (a peek inside my trip to Italy) | Episode 194 Send us Fan Mail

I’m still processing Italy.

I don’t fully have the polished “here’s what I learned” ending yet, but I think there’s something beautiful about sharing from the middle of an experience instead of waiting until everything is neatly understood.

In this episode, I’m taking you through the journey of our girls’ trip through Naples, Sorrento, Positano, and Ischia — a trip that became so much more than just a vacation. From rooftop spritzes and pizza that tasted like infinite possibility, to ferry rides, ocean swims, sunsets against castles, and the quiet unraveling of parts of myself that had long been waiting to be seen again.

We talk about:

  • friendship and feminine connection
  • slowing down and living on “Italian time”
  • beauty, rest, and sensory joy
  • anxiety and surrender while traveling
  • the emotional experience of returning home
  • the parts of ourselves that come back online when we finally exhale

This episode is less of a travel recap and more of a reflection on what happens when life reminds you how deeply beautiful being human can be.

Thank you, Italy. Truly.

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I’m still processing Italy.

I don’t fully have the polished “here’s what I learned” ending yet, but I think there’s something beautiful about sharing from the middle of an experience instead of waiting until everything is neatly understood.

In this episode, I’m taking you through the journey of our girls’ trip through Naples, Sorrento, Positano, and Ischia — a trip that became so much more than just a vacation. From rooftop spritzes and pizza that tasted like infinite possibility, to ferry rides, ocean swims, sunsets against castles, and the quiet unraveling of parts of myself that had long been waiting to be seen again.

We talk about:

  • friendship and feminine connection
  • slowing down and living on “Italian time”
  • beauty, rest, and sensory joy
  • anxiety and surrender while traveling
  • the emotional experience of returning home
  • the parts of ourselves that come back online when we finally exhale

This episode is less of a travel recap and more of a reflection on what happens when life reminds you how deeply beautiful being human can be.

Thank you, Italy. Truly.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19218864 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 -0700 2316 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 194 full false Navigating Solopreneurship in the Age of AI: Staying Grounded, Intentional & Aligned with Shilpa Lewis | Episode 193 Navigating Solopreneurship in the Age of AI: Staying Grounded, Intentional & Aligned with Shilpa Lewis | Episode 193 Send us Fan Mail

In this conversation, I sit down with Shilpa Lewis—mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked podcast Omni Mindfulness™—to explore what it means to stay grounded, intentional, and aligned in the rapidly evolving age of AI.

With over 20 years of experience in User Experience design, a deep academic foundation in artificial intelligence and human–computer interaction, and a long-standing meditation practice, Shilpa brings a rare integration of technology, spirituality, and human-centered awareness.

Together, we explore the intersection of mindfulness and modern technology—and the internal experience of navigating a world that constantly asks us to move faster, do more, and stay “ahead.”

In this episode, we talk about:

  • why so many solopreneurs feel overwhelmed in the age of AI
  • how digital noise can pull us into reactivity rather than clarity
  • the importance of “pause” as a leadership and life practice
  • what it means to build with alignment instead of urgency
  • how AI can be used as a tool for reflection rather than avoidance
  • and why solopreneurship itself is often a deeply spiritual journey

Shilpa also shares her personal evolution—from a long-standing career in UX and systems design, to stepping into entrepreneurship, mindfulness coaching, and creating tools like her Pause with Purpose™ framework and Founder’s Why Compass™ app.

At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful philosophy:
 Pause first. Reflect deeply. Amplify what matters.

This conversation is not just about AI or business—it’s about discernment. About learning how to stay connected to your inner clarity while navigating external noise. And about remembering that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to keep up, stay visible, or figure out how to integrate AI into your life or business in a meaningful way… this episode offers a grounding return to presence, purpose, and intentional creation.

ABOUT SHILPA : 

Shilpa Lewis is a mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked Top 5% podcast, Omni Mindfulness™.

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In this conversation, I sit down with Shilpa Lewis—mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked podcast Omni Mindfulness™—to explore what it means to stay grounded, intentional, and aligned in the rapidly evolving age of AI.

With over 20 years of experience in User Experience design, a deep academic foundation in artificial intelligence and human–computer interaction, and a long-standing meditation practice, Shilpa brings a rare integration of technology, spirituality, and human-centered awareness.

Together, we explore the intersection of mindfulness and modern technology—and the internal experience of navigating a world that constantly asks us to move faster, do more, and stay “ahead.”

In this episode, we talk about:

  • why so many solopreneurs feel overwhelmed in the age of AI
  • how digital noise can pull us into reactivity rather than clarity
  • the importance of “pause” as a leadership and life practice
  • what it means to build with alignment instead of urgency
  • how AI can be used as a tool for reflection rather than avoidance
  • and why solopreneurship itself is often a deeply spiritual journey

Shilpa also shares her personal evolution—from a long-standing career in UX and systems design, to stepping into entrepreneurship, mindfulness coaching, and creating tools like her Pause with Purpose™ framework and Founder’s Why Compass™ app.

At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful philosophy:
 Pause first. Reflect deeply. Amplify what matters.

This conversation is not just about AI or business—it’s about discernment. About learning how to stay connected to your inner clarity while navigating external noise. And about remembering that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to keep up, stay visible, or figure out how to integrate AI into your life or business in a meaningful way… this episode offers a grounding return to presence, purpose, and intentional creation.

ABOUT SHILPA : 

Shilpa Lewis is a mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked Top 5% podcast, Omni Mindfulness™.

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There was a version of me I quietly put away.

I told myself I was meant to be the student… not the teacher.
 That I wasn’t suited for that role.
 That part of me slowly went dormant—not because she left, but because I stopped believing in her.

And yet… she never left.

In this episode, I share the journey of returning to a part of myself I once silenced—and what it felt like to finally say a full-body yes to stepping back into it.

We explore the deeper truth that the parts of us we think we’ve outgrown or left behind are often still within us… waiting.
 Waiting to be acknowledged.
 Waiting to be chosen again.

This conversation is an invitation to gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been quieted, dismissed, or forgotten—and to begin rebuilding a relationship with them, one honest step at a time.

If something has been calling you back…
this episode is for you.

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There was a version of me I quietly put away.

I told myself I was meant to be the student… not the teacher.
 That I wasn’t suited for that role.
 That part of me slowly went dormant—not because she left, but because I stopped believing in her.

And yet… she never left.

In this episode, I share the journey of returning to a part of myself I once silenced—and what it felt like to finally say a full-body yes to stepping back into it.

We explore the deeper truth that the parts of us we think we’ve outgrown or left behind are often still within us… waiting.
 Waiting to be acknowledged.
 Waiting to be chosen again.

This conversation is an invitation to gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been quieted, dismissed, or forgotten—and to begin rebuilding a relationship with them, one honest step at a time.

If something has been calling you back…
this episode is for you.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19125716 Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:00 -0700 2689 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 192 full false Designing a Life That Feels Like Mine: Choosing Alignment, Expansion & Intentional Living with Ali Hanson | Episode 191 Designing a Life That Feels Like Mine: Choosing Alignment, Expansion & Intentional Living with Ali Hanson | Episode 191 Send us Fan Mail

In this conversation, I sit down with Ali Hanson—sustainability consultant, creator of The Mindful Edit, founder of Civic & Soil, and community builder behind Cultivate Carp—to explore what it really means to design a life that feels like your own.

Ali’s journey is one of intentional evolution.

After selling two hospitality businesses, she found herself at a threshold—choosing not certainty, but alignment. Not a predefined path, but expansion. What followed was a deep reconnection to her values and a rebuilding of life and work from the inside out.

We talk about what it means to:

  • build businesses rooted in sustainability, mindfulness, and impact
  • navigate multi-passionate identity and multiple expressions of self
  • choose expansion over certainty—even when it feels unfamiliar
  • redesign life through values instead of expectations or performance
  • and what it looks like to live more quietly, honestly, and intentionally

Ali also shares her personal journey of support and transformation—from working with coaches and therapists, to stepping into life strategy conversations with her husband that led to a creatively designed life between two places she now calls home.

This is a conversation about letting go of what is “good” to make space for what is aligned. About trusting yourself in transition. And about what becomes possible when you stop trying to fit into a life—and instead begin to design one that fits you.

If you’ve ever felt yourself in a season of becoming, rebuilding, or redefining what success and alignment actually mean… this episode is for you.

ABOUT ALI : 

Ali Hanson is a sustainability consultant, content creator, and community builder focused on helping individuals and businesses live and operate more mindfully. After selling her two hospitality businesses, she now works at the intersection of mindful living, business strategy, and environmental impact.

Ali is the founder of The Mindful Edit, a platform dedicated to making sustainable living feel approachable and realistic, and Civic & Soil, a consulting practice that helps hospitality brands streamline operations, reduce waste, and build more intentional, values-driven businesses. She also creates local community experiences through Cultivate Carp in Carpinteria, California.

When she’s not working, you can find her traveling, exploring the local food and wine scene, or dreaming up her next adventure with her husband, Drew, their dog Avocado, and their two cats Buster & Maui.

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In this conversation, I sit down with Ali Hanson—sustainability consultant, creator of The Mindful Edit, founder of Civic & Soil, and community builder behind Cultivate Carp—to explore what it really means to design a life that feels like your own.

Ali’s journey is one of intentional evolution.

After selling two hospitality businesses, she found herself at a threshold—choosing not certainty, but alignment. Not a predefined path, but expansion. What followed was a deep reconnection to her values and a rebuilding of life and work from the inside out.

We talk about what it means to:

  • build businesses rooted in sustainability, mindfulness, and impact
  • navigate multi-passionate identity and multiple expressions of self
  • choose expansion over certainty—even when it feels unfamiliar
  • redesign life through values instead of expectations or performance
  • and what it looks like to live more quietly, honestly, and intentionally

Ali also shares her personal journey of support and transformation—from working with coaches and therapists, to stepping into life strategy conversations with her husband that led to a creatively designed life between two places she now calls home.

This is a conversation about letting go of what is “good” to make space for what is aligned. About trusting yourself in transition. And about what becomes possible when you stop trying to fit into a life—and instead begin to design one that fits you.

If you’ve ever felt yourself in a season of becoming, rebuilding, or redefining what success and alignment actually mean… this episode is for you.

ABOUT ALI : 

Ali Hanson is a sustainability consultant, content creator, and community builder focused on helping individuals and businesses live and operate more mindfully. After selling her two hospitality businesses, she now works at the intersection of mindful living, business strategy, and environmental impact.

Ali is the founder of The Mindful Edit, a platform dedicated to making sustainable living feel approachable and realistic, and Civic & Soil, a consulting practice that helps hospitality brands streamline operations, reduce waste, and build more intentional, values-driven businesses. She also creates local community experiences through Cultivate Carp in Carpinteria, California.

When she’s not working, you can find her traveling, exploring the local food and wine scene, or dreaming up her next adventure with her husband, Drew, their dog Avocado, and their two cats Buster & Maui.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19091655 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0700 2915 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 191 full false When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart: How to Return to Yourself | Episode 190 When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart: How to Return to Yourself | Episode 190 Send us Fan Mail

What do you do when everything starts to unravel… all at once?

In this episode, I share a very real and recent moment in my own life — navigating pneumonia, things breaking around me, a client canceling mid-contract, and the spiral of questioning everything I’ve been building.

It was one of those moments where nothing felt in control.

And in the middle of it all, I heard something simple:

just stop.

This episode is an invitation into that pause.

A return to yourself.

Together, we explore what it looks like to slow down, to check in, and to support yourself when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or out of alignment.

You’ll be guided through gentle, heart-centered practices to help you reconnect with your body, your truth, and what is actually present — so you can move forward with clarity, intention, and trust.

If you’re feeling lost, stretched thin, or like everything is “too much”… this space is for you.

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What do you do when everything starts to unravel… all at once?

In this episode, I share a very real and recent moment in my own life — navigating pneumonia, things breaking around me, a client canceling mid-contract, and the spiral of questioning everything I’ve been building.

It was one of those moments where nothing felt in control.

And in the middle of it all, I heard something simple:

just stop.

This episode is an invitation into that pause.

A return to yourself.

Together, we explore what it looks like to slow down, to check in, and to support yourself when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or out of alignment.

You’ll be guided through gentle, heart-centered practices to help you reconnect with your body, your truth, and what is actually present — so you can move forward with clarity, intention, and trust.

If you’re feeling lost, stretched thin, or like everything is “too much”… this space is for you.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19030131 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0700 1712 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 190 full false Choosing Love Again: Healing Patterns, Finding Truth & Creating a Legacy in Partnership with Julia Woods of Beautiful Outcome | Episode 189 Choosing Love Again: Healing Patterns, Finding Truth & Creating a Legacy in Partnership with Julia Woods of Beautiful Outcome | Episode 189 Send us Fan Mail

This conversation is one of the most powerful and honest I’ve had to date.

Today, I’m joined by Julia Woods — couples coach, trainer, and founder of Beautiful Outcome — a woman who has spent over 20,000 hours helping couples truly see, hear, and understand one another.

But this conversation goes far beyond tools and communication.

It’s about the truth of what happens when love alone isn’t enough.

Julia vulnerably shares her own marriage journey of 35 years — raising four children, building a life together, and coming face-to-face with the patterns they thought love would protect them from.

We talk about:

  • The impact of generational patterns in relationships
  • Navigating infidelity and nearly losing a marriage
  • Uncovering enabling dynamics and imbalance in partnership
  • Learning how to actually process emotions — together
  • Choosing the deeper work of rewriting limiting beliefs
  • And what it really means to create a marriage — and legacy — worth having

This conversation is filled with truth, compassion, and hope.

A reminder that love is not the thing that saves a relationship —
but choosing growth, honesty, and responsibility might be.

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your relationship, your patterns, or your capacity to love and be loved… this episode is an invitation.

An invitation to soften.
To take radical ownership.
To trust that even in the hardest moments, there is a path back — to yourself, and to each other.

About Julia : 

Julia Woods is a couples coach, trainer, and the founder of Beautiful Outcome, a coaching company passionate about helping couples communicate in a way that allows them to see and understand each other so they can spend their valuable time enjoying each other. 

She & her husband Jeff have been married 35 years, raised 4 kids and have 3 grandchildren. With over 20,000 hours invested in coaching couples and the many lessons learned in her own marriage, she loves helping couples create a marriage and a legacy worth having.

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This conversation is one of the most powerful and honest I’ve had to date.

Today, I’m joined by Julia Woods — couples coach, trainer, and founder of Beautiful Outcome — a woman who has spent over 20,000 hours helping couples truly see, hear, and understand one another.

But this conversation goes far beyond tools and communication.

It’s about the truth of what happens when love alone isn’t enough.

Julia vulnerably shares her own marriage journey of 35 years — raising four children, building a life together, and coming face-to-face with the patterns they thought love would protect them from.

We talk about:

  • The impact of generational patterns in relationships
  • Navigating infidelity and nearly losing a marriage
  • Uncovering enabling dynamics and imbalance in partnership
  • Learning how to actually process emotions — together
  • Choosing the deeper work of rewriting limiting beliefs
  • And what it really means to create a marriage — and legacy — worth having

This conversation is filled with truth, compassion, and hope.

A reminder that love is not the thing that saves a relationship —
but choosing growth, honesty, and responsibility might be.

If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your relationship, your patterns, or your capacity to love and be loved… this episode is an invitation.

An invitation to soften.
To take radical ownership.
To trust that even in the hardest moments, there is a path back — to yourself, and to each other.

About Julia : 

Julia Woods is a couples coach, trainer, and the founder of Beautiful Outcome, a coaching company passionate about helping couples communicate in a way that allows them to see and understand each other so they can spend their valuable time enjoying each other. 

She & her husband Jeff have been married 35 years, raised 4 kids and have 3 grandchildren. With over 20,000 hours invested in coaching couples and the many lessons learned in her own marriage, she loves helping couples create a marriage and a legacy worth having.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-19012190 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0700 3156 Relationships, Marriage, Communication Skills, couplesTherapy, Infidelity Recovery, Rebuilding Trust, Relationship Patterns, Generational Trauma, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Self Awareness, Conscious Relationships, Healing Journey, intentional Liv 189 full false Coming Home to Yourself: The Courage to Be Seen & Supported | Episode 188 Coming Home to Yourself: The Courage to Be Seen & Supported | Episode 188 Send us Fan Mail

There comes a moment in your journey where you begin to hear yourself more clearly…
and with that awareness comes a deeper invitation—
to honor what’s emerging, to allow yourself to be supported, and to build the courage to be seen in it.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to come home to yourself in a real and present way—through curiosity, through support, and through honoring the parts of you that are asking to be revealed.

From stepping into something new and unfamiliar (hello, beginner Pilates) to navigating the discomfort of growth in business and creativity, to leaning on unexpected layers of support—this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

I also open up about a deeply personal season that has shifted who I am at my core, and the quiet invitations I’m receiving to begin sharing more… in a way that feels safe, intentional, and true.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to show up more fully in your life—but also feeling the fear that comes with being seen—this episode is for you.

✨ You’ll walk away with:

  • A deeper understanding of how to support yourself in your current season
  • Permission to lean into support—family, community, and beyond
  • A gentle pathway to building courage in being seen
  • A reminder that your growth doesn’t have to happen alone

This is the work of building a heart-centered foundation—
 one that holds you as you become.

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There comes a moment in your journey where you begin to hear yourself more clearly…
and with that awareness comes a deeper invitation—
to honor what’s emerging, to allow yourself to be supported, and to build the courage to be seen in it.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to come home to yourself in a real and present way—through curiosity, through support, and through honoring the parts of you that are asking to be revealed.

From stepping into something new and unfamiliar (hello, beginner Pilates) to navigating the discomfort of growth in business and creativity, to leaning on unexpected layers of support—this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

I also open up about a deeply personal season that has shifted who I am at my core, and the quiet invitations I’m receiving to begin sharing more… in a way that feels safe, intentional, and true.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to show up more fully in your life—but also feeling the fear that comes with being seen—this episode is for you.

✨ You’ll walk away with:

  • A deeper understanding of how to support yourself in your current season
  • Permission to lean into support—family, community, and beyond
  • A gentle pathway to building courage in being seen
  • A reminder that your growth doesn’t have to happen alone

This is the work of building a heart-centered foundation—
 one that holds you as you become.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18977074 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700 1536 intentional living, heart centered living, coming home to yourself, being seen, courage to be seen, self expression, personal growth journey, inner alignment, self discovery, self support, healing journey, personal development, wellness podcast 188 full false Building the Home Within: Living with Intention and Presence with Nina Aziz Justin, The Resilience Mentor | Episode 187 Building the Home Within: Living with Intention and Presence with Nina Aziz Justin, The Resilience Mentor | Episode 187 Send us Fan Mail

To live with intention is not always loud or dramatic—it’s quiet, steady, and deeply present.

In this conversation with Nina Aziz Justin, we explore the art of inhabiting life fully: slowing down, turning inward, and trusting the inner compass that guides every choice.

We talk about:

  • How intention lives both in the big picture and the smallest moments.
  • Choosing alignment over approval, integrity over momentum, and long-term impact over short-term reassurance.
  • The shift from self-focused survival to shared responsibility, and what it takes to build a foundation that is steady, humane, and true to your heart.

This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, presence, and a deeper understanding of how to live a life that truly feels like theirs.

ABOUT NINA : 

Nina Aziz Justin is a business traction strategist and internationally recognised business resilience mentor whose life spans five countries and more than forty cultures. As a writer, she weaves eastern philosophy, neuroscience, and human storytelling into work that explores migration, identity, resilience, reinvention and the architecture of self-belonging. For more information about Nina theresiliencementor.com. Her debut book, The Home Within – A Soulful Memoir of Belonging Across Cultures and Change is available on Amazon and other bookstores worldwide. 

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To live with intention is not always loud or dramatic—it’s quiet, steady, and deeply present.

In this conversation with Nina Aziz Justin, we explore the art of inhabiting life fully: slowing down, turning inward, and trusting the inner compass that guides every choice.

We talk about:

  • How intention lives both in the big picture and the smallest moments.
  • Choosing alignment over approval, integrity over momentum, and long-term impact over short-term reassurance.
  • The shift from self-focused survival to shared responsibility, and what it takes to build a foundation that is steady, humane, and true to your heart.

This episode is for anyone seeking clarity, presence, and a deeper understanding of how to live a life that truly feels like theirs.

ABOUT NINA : 

Nina Aziz Justin is a business traction strategist and internationally recognised business resilience mentor whose life spans five countries and more than forty cultures. As a writer, she weaves eastern philosophy, neuroscience, and human storytelling into work that explores migration, identity, resilience, reinvention and the architecture of self-belonging. For more information about Nina theresiliencementor.com. Her debut book, The Home Within – A Soulful Memoir of Belonging Across Cultures and Change is available on Amazon and other bookstores worldwide. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18935334 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 2623 intentional living, mindful living, aligned living, wellness podcast, podcast for women, self growth podcast, spring renewal, new beginnings, personal growth journey, self reflection, conscious living, present moment full false Seeds, Seasons, & Sacred Moments: Your Spring Intentional Living Guide | Episode 186 Seeds, Seasons, & Sacred Moments: Your Spring Intentional Living Guide | Episode 186 Send us Fan Mail

Spring is here — a season of renewal, growth, and gentle becoming.

In this episode, I invite you to slow down, tune in, and notice the seeds quietly asking for your attention. Together, we explore what it means to live with intention this season — to nurture not only the life you’re building, but the moments that will one day become your memories.

From my favorite spring rituals — morning pages with coffee outside, fresh flowers in the home, planting my garden, and moving life outdoors — to creating sacred, joy-filled moments with the people we love, this episode is an invitation to return to what truly matters.

I also share a personal story from a recent weekend in Texas — a full-body yes that reminded me how meaningful moments don’t just happen… they’re chosen, invested in, and deeply lived.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be guided to connect with your own “seeds” this spring, honor them with intention, and take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels aligned, nourishing, and true.

✨ And if your soul is craving deeper connection and intentional space, I’ll share an invitation to my Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion.


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Spring is here — a season of renewal, growth, and gentle becoming.

In this episode, I invite you to slow down, tune in, and notice the seeds quietly asking for your attention. Together, we explore what it means to live with intention this season — to nurture not only the life you’re building, but the moments that will one day become your memories.

From my favorite spring rituals — morning pages with coffee outside, fresh flowers in the home, planting my garden, and moving life outdoors — to creating sacred, joy-filled moments with the people we love, this episode is an invitation to return to what truly matters.

I also share a personal story from a recent weekend in Texas — a full-body yes that reminded me how meaningful moments don’t just happen… they’re chosen, invested in, and deeply lived.

By the end of this episode, you’ll be guided to connect with your own “seeds” this spring, honor them with intention, and take small, meaningful steps toward a life that feels aligned, nourishing, and true.

✨ And if your soul is craving deeper connection and intentional space, I’ll share an invitation to my Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion.


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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18898070 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 1083 intentional living, mindful living, aligned living, wellness podcast, podcast for women, self growth podcast, spring renewal, new beginnings, personal growth journey, self reflection, conscious living, present moment 186 full false Metabolism, Mindset & Momentum: A Sustainable Path to Feeling Your Best with Jenny Ferrero of Jenny J Fitness | Episode 185 Metabolism, Mindset & Momentum: A Sustainable Path to Feeling Your Best with Jenny Ferrero of Jenny J Fitness | Episode 185 Send us Fan Mail

In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Ferrero—Fitness Expert, founder of EmpowerU, and the voice behind Jenny J Fitness.

This conversation weaves together metabolism, mindset, and momentum—exploring what it truly looks like to step out of extremes and into a way of living that deeply supports your body, your energy, and your life.

We talk about building strength not just physically, but hormonally and emotionally…
Supporting your metabolism in a sustainable way…
Navigating perimenopause with intention…
And creating routines that feel grounding, spacious, and aligned.

I also share a glimpse into my current season—living in deep gratitude, flow, and presence as I prepare for a new chapter. Becoming the woman I desire to be through small, intentional rituals. Setting boundaries. Letting go of the noise. Choosing what truly supports me.

This episode is an invitation to:
Fuel your body with intention
Move with joy
And step into a version of yourself that feels strong, clear, and fully aligned

Because wellness isn’t about doing more—
it’s about coming home to yourself.

ABOUT JENNY : 

Jenny Ferrero is a Fitness Expert, Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, and founder of EmpowerU, a community for women committed to sustainable health and fitness. She’s also the creator of Breakthrough, a 6-month coaching program that helps women repair their metabolism and achieve lasting fat loss with her Build n’ Burn Method. With over a decade in the health and fitness industry and features in BODi, Nike, PopSugar, and more, Jenny has helped hundreds of women break free from yo-yo dieting and create a body and lifestyle they love. Her mission is simple: to help women fuel their bodies, move with joy, and build unshakable confidence—without the extremes.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Ferrero—Fitness Expert, founder of EmpowerU, and the voice behind Jenny J Fitness.

This conversation weaves together metabolism, mindset, and momentum—exploring what it truly looks like to step out of extremes and into a way of living that deeply supports your body, your energy, and your life.

We talk about building strength not just physically, but hormonally and emotionally…
Supporting your metabolism in a sustainable way…
Navigating perimenopause with intention…
And creating routines that feel grounding, spacious, and aligned.

I also share a glimpse into my current season—living in deep gratitude, flow, and presence as I prepare for a new chapter. Becoming the woman I desire to be through small, intentional rituals. Setting boundaries. Letting go of the noise. Choosing what truly supports me.

This episode is an invitation to:
Fuel your body with intention
Move with joy
And step into a version of yourself that feels strong, clear, and fully aligned

Because wellness isn’t about doing more—
it’s about coming home to yourself.

ABOUT JENNY : 

Jenny Ferrero is a Fitness Expert, Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, and founder of EmpowerU, a community for women committed to sustainable health and fitness. She’s also the creator of Breakthrough, a 6-month coaching program that helps women repair their metabolism and achieve lasting fat loss with her Build n’ Burn Method. With over a decade in the health and fitness industry and features in BODi, Nike, PopSugar, and more, Jenny has helped hundreds of women break free from yo-yo dieting and create a body and lifestyle they love. Her mission is simple: to help women fuel their bodies, move with joy, and build unshakable confidence—without the extremes.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18859172 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700 2689 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 185 full false Building, maintenance + the call back to inspired action | Episode 184 Building, maintenance + the call back to inspired action | Episode 184 Send us Fan Mail

Life moves in seasons — building, resting, maintaining, and expanding. In this episode, I share my personal journey of slowing down, stepping into maintenance, and discovering the quiet pull toward more: more expression, more alignment, more of what makes life feel alive.

We explore:

  • The difference between maintenance and stagnation
  • How to notice when rest becomes comfort
  • Recognizing the signs that it’s time to move again
  • Practical tools for integrating growth, presence, and inspired action

I also dive into the power of retreats as sacred containers for truth — spaces where slowing down, reflecting, and reconnecting with yourself becomes possible. Growth isn’t about constant doing; it’s about listening to your inner guidance and taking aligned steps when the moment is right.

If you’ve ever felt caught between where you are and where you want to go, this episode is for you.

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Life moves in seasons — building, resting, maintaining, and expanding. In this episode, I share my personal journey of slowing down, stepping into maintenance, and discovering the quiet pull toward more: more expression, more alignment, more of what makes life feel alive.

We explore:

  • The difference between maintenance and stagnation
  • How to notice when rest becomes comfort
  • Recognizing the signs that it’s time to move again
  • Practical tools for integrating growth, presence, and inspired action

I also dive into the power of retreats as sacred containers for truth — spaces where slowing down, reflecting, and reconnecting with yourself becomes possible. Growth isn’t about constant doing; it’s about listening to your inner guidance and taking aligned steps when the moment is right.

If you’ve ever felt caught between where you are and where you want to go, this episode is for you.

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In this expansive and heart-led conversation, I sit down with Kelsey Erickson, founder of Everme & Co., intuitive leadership coach, depth psychologist, 3x author, and guide for one-of-a-kind creative souls.

Kelsey works with thoughtful overthinkers, recovering control freaks, and visionaries who long to “let go and let it flow” — but aren’t quite sure how. Her signature philosophy, Intuition + Action = Magic, offers a grounded and accessible way to lead a Creatively Designed Life.

We explore what it really means to live with intention — not as something rigid or performative, but as the absence of rushing, forcing, and controlling. For Kelsey, intentionality begins with intuition. When we slow down enough to observe, to be curious, and to be present, we remember who we are.

This conversation weaves through:
• The evolution of identity — in business and in motherhood
• Navigating creative entrepreneurship while pregnant with her first child
• How grief and death continue to shape her inner landscape
• Journaling as a daily non-negotiable (and the power of Morning Pages)
• Why she writes books as a way to always have a gift to offer

Kelsey describes herself as rhizomatic — nonlinear, interconnected, ever-evolving — and this conversation beautifully reflects that. We follow the threads of intuition wherever they lead.

If you are craving a softer way to lead…
If you are tired of forcing and ready to trust…
If you sense there is a more aligned way to create your life…

This episode is for you.

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In this expansive and heart-led conversation, I sit down with Kelsey Erickson, founder of Everme & Co., intuitive leadership coach, depth psychologist, 3x author, and guide for one-of-a-kind creative souls.

Kelsey works with thoughtful overthinkers, recovering control freaks, and visionaries who long to “let go and let it flow” — but aren’t quite sure how. Her signature philosophy, Intuition + Action = Magic, offers a grounded and accessible way to lead a Creatively Designed Life.

We explore what it really means to live with intention — not as something rigid or performative, but as the absence of rushing, forcing, and controlling. For Kelsey, intentionality begins with intuition. When we slow down enough to observe, to be curious, and to be present, we remember who we are.

This conversation weaves through:
• The evolution of identity — in business and in motherhood
• Navigating creative entrepreneurship while pregnant with her first child
• How grief and death continue to shape her inner landscape
• Journaling as a daily non-negotiable (and the power of Morning Pages)
• Why she writes books as a way to always have a gift to offer

Kelsey describes herself as rhizomatic — nonlinear, interconnected, ever-evolving — and this conversation beautifully reflects that. We follow the threads of intuition wherever they lead.

If you are craving a softer way to lead…
If you are tired of forcing and ready to trust…
If you sense there is a more aligned way to create your life…

This episode is for you.

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In this episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we explore what it truly means to create a life rooted in alignment and self-trust.

Burnout is not a failure. It is information.

At the beginning of this year, I found myself walking in the forest feeling exhausted, depleted, and out of alignment. I had been operating from the energy I thought I needed — pushing forward, striving, and doing more — but what I actually needed was to recalibrate and reclaim.

This conversation is about:

  • The difference between non-negotiables and boundaries
  • How non-negotiables are the heart-aligned standards that guide intentional living
  • How boundaries act as the “bouncer” that protects those standards
  • Practical ways to try this on in your life, starting small and sustainably
  • The importance of space, integration, and allowing your world time to recalibrate

Non-negotiables are devotion. They reflect what matters most and how you choose to live. Boundaries are protection — creating space for those values to thrive.

If you are tired of self-abandonment, overcommitment, or living in ways that feel out of alignment, this episode is for you.

We also explore how this work connects to deeper support — including 1:1 coaching and our upcoming retreat — spaces designed for recalibration, sisterhood, and coming home to yourself.

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are being invited back to your truth.

Tune in for a grounded, heart-centered conversation on reclaiming alignment and living intentionally.

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In this episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we explore what it truly means to create a life rooted in alignment and self-trust.

Burnout is not a failure. It is information.

At the beginning of this year, I found myself walking in the forest feeling exhausted, depleted, and out of alignment. I had been operating from the energy I thought I needed — pushing forward, striving, and doing more — but what I actually needed was to recalibrate and reclaim.

This conversation is about:

  • The difference between non-negotiables and boundaries
  • How non-negotiables are the heart-aligned standards that guide intentional living
  • How boundaries act as the “bouncer” that protects those standards
  • Practical ways to try this on in your life, starting small and sustainably
  • The importance of space, integration, and allowing your world time to recalibrate

Non-negotiables are devotion. They reflect what matters most and how you choose to live. Boundaries are protection — creating space for those values to thrive.

If you are tired of self-abandonment, overcommitment, or living in ways that feel out of alignment, this episode is for you.

We also explore how this work connects to deeper support — including 1:1 coaching and our upcoming retreat — spaces designed for recalibration, sisterhood, and coming home to yourself.

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are being invited back to your truth.

Tune in for a grounded, heart-centered conversation on reclaiming alignment and living intentionally.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18737643 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0800 2526 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 182 full false A Return to Wholeness: A Candid Conversation on the Power of Somatic Healing with Ashley & Chelsea | Episode 181 A Return to Wholeness: A Candid Conversation on the Power of Somatic Healing with Ashley & Chelsea | Episode 181 Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply moving and first-of-its-kind episode, Ashley sits down with Chelsea Horton, the somatic therapy practitioner who guided her through a 3.5-month intensive that profoundly changed the way she understands her body, her nervous system, and her healing. 

Together, they share a raw, honest conversation about what somatic healing truly looks like — beyond the buzzwords and into the lived experience. Ashley opens up about discovering her trauma responses, sitting with her body through uncontrollable shaking, and being held in a deeply safe and compassionate container as her nervous system learned to release what it had been carrying. 

Chelsea gently explains what the body is actually doing in those moments, and why these physical responses are not something to fear — but something to honor. 

They also explore how high-achieving, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are often rooted in trauma, and how returning to the body allows us to come back to our wholeness, safety, and truth. 

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves, stuck in survival mode, or longing for a deeper, more embodied way of healing. 

✨ A powerful invitation to remember what it feels like to come home to yourself.

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In this deeply moving and first-of-its-kind episode, Ashley sits down with Chelsea Horton, the somatic therapy practitioner who guided her through a 3.5-month intensive that profoundly changed the way she understands her body, her nervous system, and her healing. 

Together, they share a raw, honest conversation about what somatic healing truly looks like — beyond the buzzwords and into the lived experience. Ashley opens up about discovering her trauma responses, sitting with her body through uncontrollable shaking, and being held in a deeply safe and compassionate container as her nervous system learned to release what it had been carrying. 

Chelsea gently explains what the body is actually doing in those moments, and why these physical responses are not something to fear — but something to honor. 

They also explore how high-achieving, perfectionism, and people-pleasing are often rooted in trauma, and how returning to the body allows us to come back to our wholeness, safety, and truth. 

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from themselves, stuck in survival mode, or longing for a deeper, more embodied way of healing. 

✨ A powerful invitation to remember what it feels like to come home to yourself.

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What happens when you finally slow down enough to hear yourself?

In this deeply personal episode of Living an Intentional Life, Ashley shares what unfolded when she created space at the beginning of the year — space to breathe, to walk in the forest, and to listen to the quiet, persistent voice within.

Feeling exhausted, deflated, and disconnected from the energy she wanted to carry forward, Ashley began to receive clear inner guidance: to step away from social media, release alcohol, pause photoshoots, let go of her membership, and invite in more space. None of it felt easy — but all of it felt true.

This episode is an invitation into that same kind of listening. You’ll explore why space is where clarity lives, how to trust the nudges you receive, and how to take small, intentional steps that bring your life back into alignment. Ashley also shares how your values and what fills your cup form the foundation of a heart-centered life — and how creating space is the doorway to what wants to come next.

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to push your way into clarity — you can listen your way there.

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What happens when you finally slow down enough to hear yourself?

In this deeply personal episode of Living an Intentional Life, Ashley shares what unfolded when she created space at the beginning of the year — space to breathe, to walk in the forest, and to listen to the quiet, persistent voice within.

Feeling exhausted, deflated, and disconnected from the energy she wanted to carry forward, Ashley began to receive clear inner guidance: to step away from social media, release alcohol, pause photoshoots, let go of her membership, and invite in more space. None of it felt easy — but all of it felt true.

This episode is an invitation into that same kind of listening. You’ll explore why space is where clarity lives, how to trust the nudges you receive, and how to take small, intentional steps that bring your life back into alignment. Ashley also shares how your values and what fills your cup form the foundation of a heart-centered life — and how creating space is the doorway to what wants to come next.

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t need to push your way into clarity — you can listen your way there.

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In this episode of Soft, Seen & Sovereign, I sit down with Kaysha van der Heyden of Branding by Kaysha for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to be visible in a creative life — without losing yourself in the process.

To live with intention, for me, means listening to the quiet signals. The subtle yes in your body. The gentle no you keep ignoring. The inner knowing that doesn’t always make sense, but never leads you astray. This conversation is an invitation into that kind of listening — especially when your creativity, your body, and your livelihood are all intertwined.

Kaysha and I talk about what it’s like to build a personal brand while staying soft, grounded, and true. We explore body image, being seen online, and the tender dance of sharing your work and your face with the world — especially when doubt, comparison, or old stories try to keep you small.

I also share about one of the most intentional decisions I’ve ever made in my business: letting go of my wedding and family photography work to fully step into personal brand photography. It was scary. It was a financial leap. And it was one of the most aligned choices I’ve ever made. Letting go created space for what actually fit.

We don’t skip over the messy middle either — those in-between seasons where things feel uncertain, capacity shifts, and creativity asks for room to breathe without needing to be productive. This episode is for the creatives, the entrepreneurs, the sensitive souls, and the women learning how to be visible without hardening.

You’re allowed to be soft.
You’re allowed to be seen.
And you’re allowed to remain sovereign in the way you show up.

About Kaysha : 

Kaysha helps women overcome body image struggles and show up confidently in front of the camera.

Kaysha is a personal brand photographer who empowers women to embrace their bodies, express their authentic selves, and feel confident in every photo. She combines her expertise in photography with a deep understanding of self-image challenges, guiding women to step in front of the camera without fear and leave with images that reflect their true power and personality.

Her mission is simple: help women reclaim confidence, tell their story visually, and finally feel comfortable, and proud, being seen.

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In this episode of Soft, Seen & Sovereign, I sit down with Kaysha van der Heyden of Branding by Kaysha for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to be visible in a creative life — without losing yourself in the process.

To live with intention, for me, means listening to the quiet signals. The subtle yes in your body. The gentle no you keep ignoring. The inner knowing that doesn’t always make sense, but never leads you astray. This conversation is an invitation into that kind of listening — especially when your creativity, your body, and your livelihood are all intertwined.

Kaysha and I talk about what it’s like to build a personal brand while staying soft, grounded, and true. We explore body image, being seen online, and the tender dance of sharing your work and your face with the world — especially when doubt, comparison, or old stories try to keep you small.

I also share about one of the most intentional decisions I’ve ever made in my business: letting go of my wedding and family photography work to fully step into personal brand photography. It was scary. It was a financial leap. And it was one of the most aligned choices I’ve ever made. Letting go created space for what actually fit.

We don’t skip over the messy middle either — those in-between seasons where things feel uncertain, capacity shifts, and creativity asks for room to breathe without needing to be productive. This episode is for the creatives, the entrepreneurs, the sensitive souls, and the women learning how to be visible without hardening.

You’re allowed to be soft.
You’re allowed to be seen.
And you’re allowed to remain sovereign in the way you show up.

About Kaysha : 

Kaysha helps women overcome body image struggles and show up confidently in front of the camera.

Kaysha is a personal brand photographer who empowers women to embrace their bodies, express their authentic selves, and feel confident in every photo. She combines her expertise in photography with a deep understanding of self-image challenges, guiding women to step in front of the camera without fear and leave with images that reflect their true power and personality.

Her mission is simple: help women reclaim confidence, tell their story visually, and finally feel comfortable, and proud, being seen.

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What if your life could feel like a sanctuary—not just on retreat, but in the everyday?

In this episode, I share why I’m stepping away from social media for the month of February—not as an escape, but as an act of intentional love. From that place, I invite you into a deeper conversation about what it means to create a life that truly supports your energy, your nervous system, and your truth.

I talk about how sanctuary isn’t a place you go—it’s a relationship you build with your time, energy, and attention. I share gentle reflections, simple practices, and honest questions to help you slow down, reconnect, and live in alignment with what matters most.

In this episode, I share:

  • Why sanctuary begins with subtraction, not addition
  • How boundaries become the structure that protects what you value
  • Why your nervous system needs rhythm, not intensity
  • How small, consistent practices can restore clarity and creativity
  • What it means to live intentionally through choice—not pressure

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen, and to remember that your life is allowed to feel supportive.

If you’d like to learn more about the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, you’ll find the details in the show notes. And if not—let this episode be enough.

May your life become the sanctuary you’ve been seeking.

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What if your life could feel like a sanctuary—not just on retreat, but in the everyday?

In this episode, I share why I’m stepping away from social media for the month of February—not as an escape, but as an act of intentional love. From that place, I invite you into a deeper conversation about what it means to create a life that truly supports your energy, your nervous system, and your truth.

I talk about how sanctuary isn’t a place you go—it’s a relationship you build with your time, energy, and attention. I share gentle reflections, simple practices, and honest questions to help you slow down, reconnect, and live in alignment with what matters most.

In this episode, I share:

  • Why sanctuary begins with subtraction, not addition
  • How boundaries become the structure that protects what you value
  • Why your nervous system needs rhythm, not intensity
  • How small, consistent practices can restore clarity and creativity
  • What it means to live intentionally through choice—not pressure

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen, and to remember that your life is allowed to feel supportive.

If you’d like to learn more about the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, you’ll find the details in the show notes. And if not—let this episode be enough.

May your life become the sanctuary you’ve been seeking.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18575516 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800 1662 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 178 full false From Depletion to Alignment: Intentional living + planning with care | Episode 177 From Depletion to Alignment: Intentional living + planning with care | Episode 177 Send us Fan Mail

So many of us try to plan what’s next from a place of exhaustion—asking ourselves to move forward when our cups are already empty.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause.

To honor the season you’re actually in, rather than the one you think you should be in.

We explore what it means to practice intentional living when energy feels low, clarity feels distant, or life has been asking more of you than you’ve had to give. Instead of pushing or fixing, this conversation offers a gentler approach—one rooted in honesty, self-trust, and care.

Inside the episode, I share:

  • Why honoring your current season is the foundation of intentional living
  • How I personally support myself when my cup is empty
  • What it looks like to plan ahead from presence instead of depletion
  • Why planning for joy, rest, and support is an act of alignment—not indulgence
  • How intentional space can help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most

We also explore what it means to choose support before burnout—creating space to be held, nourished, and witnessed as you are. This understanding is what inspired the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, a gentle Friday–Sunday gathering in nature designed to support refilling your cup and planning forward with care.

Whether you’re feeling tired, reflective, or simply craving a slower, more intentional way of living, this episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and trust yourself.

Nothing is asking to be rushed.
Least of all you.

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So many of us try to plan what’s next from a place of exhaustion—asking ourselves to move forward when our cups are already empty.

In this episode, I’m inviting you to pause.

To honor the season you’re actually in, rather than the one you think you should be in.

We explore what it means to practice intentional living when energy feels low, clarity feels distant, or life has been asking more of you than you’ve had to give. Instead of pushing or fixing, this conversation offers a gentler approach—one rooted in honesty, self-trust, and care.

Inside the episode, I share:

  • Why honoring your current season is the foundation of intentional living
  • How I personally support myself when my cup is empty
  • What it looks like to plan ahead from presence instead of depletion
  • Why planning for joy, rest, and support is an act of alignment—not indulgence
  • How intentional space can help you reconnect with yourself and what matters most

We also explore what it means to choose support before burnout—creating space to be held, nourished, and witnessed as you are. This understanding is what inspired the Spring Intentional Living Weekend Immersion, a gentle Friday–Sunday gathering in nature designed to support refilling your cup and planning forward with care.

Whether you’re feeling tired, reflective, or simply craving a slower, more intentional way of living, this episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and trust yourself.

Nothing is asking to be rushed.
Least of all you.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18537422 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800 2101 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 177 full false From Fear to Faith: Learning to Trust Your Journey with Isabelle de Cuba of The Mindful Journal | Episode 176 From Fear to Faith: Learning to Trust Your Journey with Isabelle de Cuba of The Mindful Journal | Episode 176 Send us Fan Mail

Life moves in seasons—times of planting, blooming, and rain. Each stage carries its own lessons and its own beauty.

In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle de Cuba of The Mindful Journal to reflect on what it means to trust your journey—to honor the seeds you’ve planted, to hold the vision you’ve asked for, and to move forward even when fear shows up.

Living intentionally isn’t about perfection or certainty. It’s about pausing, noticing, and asking yourself: “Does this feel aligned?” It’s moving with purpose and awareness, recognizing resistance as it arises, and choosing faith over fear.

Join us as we explore how to cultivate quiet trust, deep inner knowing, and peace in every stage of your life.

About Isabelle : 

Isabelle is a writer, speaker, and founder of The Mindful Journal, a wellbeing brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and live with greater intention. Through her journals, writing, workshops, and online presence, she inspires others to cultivate self-love, mindfulness, and intentional living.

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Life moves in seasons—times of planting, blooming, and rain. Each stage carries its own lessons and its own beauty.

In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle de Cuba of The Mindful Journal to reflect on what it means to trust your journey—to honor the seeds you’ve planted, to hold the vision you’ve asked for, and to move forward even when fear shows up.

Living intentionally isn’t about perfection or certainty. It’s about pausing, noticing, and asking yourself: “Does this feel aligned?” It’s moving with purpose and awareness, recognizing resistance as it arises, and choosing faith over fear.

Join us as we explore how to cultivate quiet trust, deep inner knowing, and peace in every stage of your life.

About Isabelle : 

Isabelle is a writer, speaker, and founder of The Mindful Journal, a wellbeing brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and live with greater intention. Through her journals, writing, workshops, and online presence, she inspires others to cultivate self-love, mindfulness, and intentional living.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18500853 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 2602 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 176 full false Arriving, Not Rushing: Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation for the Year Ahead | Episode 175 Arriving, Not Rushing: Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation for the Year Ahead | Episode 175 Send us Fan Mail

What if the new year wasn’t something you had to rush into—but something you were invited to arrive in?

In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we slow things down and gently step into the threshold between what has been and what’s becoming. I’m sharing reflections from my own end-of-year ritual—rooted in presence, embodiment, and deep listening—and inviting you to consider a different way of beginning again.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to create a heart-centered foundation for the year ahead—one that isn’t built on pressure, productivity, or becoming someone new, but on honoring who you already are. I’ll guide you through reflective questions, simple grounding practices, and intentional pauses you can weave into your very real life as you close one chapter and open another.

This episode is for you if you’re craving:
✨ A softer, more intentional way to begin the year
✨ Space to reflect without judgment or urgency
✨ Practices that help you root into how you want to feel, not just what you want to do
✨ Permission to move forward with clarity, embodiment, and trust

This isn’t about fixing or forcing—it’s about arriving.
Arriving in your body.
Arriving in your truth.
Arriving home to yourself before moving ahead.

Take a breath, get cozy, and meet me here 🤍

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What if the new year wasn’t something you had to rush into—but something you were invited to arrive in?

In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we slow things down and gently step into the threshold between what has been and what’s becoming. I’m sharing reflections from my own end-of-year ritual—rooted in presence, embodiment, and deep listening—and inviting you to consider a different way of beginning again.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to create a heart-centered foundation for the year ahead—one that isn’t built on pressure, productivity, or becoming someone new, but on honoring who you already are. I’ll guide you through reflective questions, simple grounding practices, and intentional pauses you can weave into your very real life as you close one chapter and open another.

This episode is for you if you’re craving:
✨ A softer, more intentional way to begin the year
✨ Space to reflect without judgment or urgency
✨ Practices that help you root into how you want to feel, not just what you want to do
✨ Permission to move forward with clarity, embodiment, and trust

This isn’t about fixing or forcing—it’s about arriving.
Arriving in your body.
Arriving in your truth.
Arriving home to yourself before moving ahead.

Take a breath, get cozy, and meet me here 🤍

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18459339 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800 2670 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 175 full false Happy Holidays & Top 10 Episodes of 2025 | Episode 174 Happy Holidays & Top 10 Episodes of 2025 | Episode 174 Send us Fan Mail

As this year winds down, I’m overflowing with gratitude for this community — for you. Thank you for showing up for your growth, your healing, your intentions, and your dreams. Every message, share, download, and moment you’ve invited me into this year has meant the world.

To celebrate, here are the Top 10 Episodes of 2025 that resonated most with our community — a mix of 5 soul-led solo episodes and 5 inspiring interviews to guide you into living with clarity, intention, and aligned purpose:

🎙️ Top 5 Interviews:

  • Ep 124 – A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons: unravel old stories, choose yourself, and step into a more grounded life
  • Ep 126 – Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski: courage, creativity, and honoring your dreams
  • Ep 130 – What It Feels Like to Live an Intentional Life with Marcy Browe: slowing down and trusting your inner knowing
  • Ep 150 – The Bigger You Get in Business (+ Life), the More You Say NO to Get More YES’s with Alyssa Lang: boundaries and clarity for expansion
  • Ep 128 – Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance with Patricia J. Crane, Ph.D.: intuition, wisdom, and heart-led living

☀️ Top 5 Solo Episodes:

  • Ep 131 – The Power of Intentionality: stop waiting, start creating the life you want now
  • Ep 136 – Enjoy the Transition Into Spring: plant your seeds, ignite your garden
  • Ep 137 – 10 Intentional Actions to Honor Your Truth: come back home to yourself
  • Ep 142 – Eight Steps to Curate a Life You Love: design a life rooted in purpose and joy
  • Ep 165 – How Intentionality Leads to an Aligned Life: 5 actionable ways to embody intention daily

Whether this season feels bright and abundant, tender and reflective, or a mix of all things human, I hope you feel wrapped in warmth, supported in your becoming, and reminded that you matter deeply.

Thank you for being part of this intentional, heart-led corner of the world, for trusting me, and for letting me do the work I love with my whole heart. Wishing you magic, rest, sweet moments, and so much love this holiday season.

See you in 2026! 

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As this year winds down, I’m overflowing with gratitude for this community — for you. Thank you for showing up for your growth, your healing, your intentions, and your dreams. Every message, share, download, and moment you’ve invited me into this year has meant the world.

To celebrate, here are the Top 10 Episodes of 2025 that resonated most with our community — a mix of 5 soul-led solo episodes and 5 inspiring interviews to guide you into living with clarity, intention, and aligned purpose:

🎙️ Top 5 Interviews:

  • Ep 124 – A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons: unravel old stories, choose yourself, and step into a more grounded life
  • Ep 126 – Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski: courage, creativity, and honoring your dreams
  • Ep 130 – What It Feels Like to Live an Intentional Life with Marcy Browe: slowing down and trusting your inner knowing
  • Ep 150 – The Bigger You Get in Business (+ Life), the More You Say NO to Get More YES’s with Alyssa Lang: boundaries and clarity for expansion
  • Ep 128 – Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance with Patricia J. Crane, Ph.D.: intuition, wisdom, and heart-led living

☀️ Top 5 Solo Episodes:

  • Ep 131 – The Power of Intentionality: stop waiting, start creating the life you want now
  • Ep 136 – Enjoy the Transition Into Spring: plant your seeds, ignite your garden
  • Ep 137 – 10 Intentional Actions to Honor Your Truth: come back home to yourself
  • Ep 142 – Eight Steps to Curate a Life You Love: design a life rooted in purpose and joy
  • Ep 165 – How Intentionality Leads to an Aligned Life: 5 actionable ways to embody intention daily

Whether this season feels bright and abundant, tender and reflective, or a mix of all things human, I hope you feel wrapped in warmth, supported in your becoming, and reminded that you matter deeply.

Thank you for being part of this intentional, heart-led corner of the world, for trusting me, and for letting me do the work I love with my whole heart. Wishing you magic, rest, sweet moments, and so much love this holiday season.

See you in 2026! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18327905 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0800 529 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 174 full false A Re-Introduction: The Intentional Becoming of Me (and an Invitation for You) | Episode 174 A Re-Introduction: The Intentional Becoming of Me (and an Invitation for You) | Episode 174 Send us Fan Mail

This is not just the final solo episode of 2025 — it’s a threshold.

In this deeply personal and heart-led episode of Living an Intentional Life, I take a moment to re-introduce myself — to you, to this community, and to the woman I’ve become after walking through one of the most transformative seasons of my life.

As this podcast marks three years since its ignition, I reflect on who I was when it began, the dreams I carried, the identity I was reaching for, and the version of success I once believed I needed to become. From ambition and visibility to courage and expansion, I share the honest evolution of how my relationship with purpose, identity, and intentional living has shifted — and deepened.

What follows is a raw and grounded reflection on the season when everything appeared to be “working”… and the long, slow unraveling that came after. Financial stress, grief, loss, betrayal, identity collapse, fertility heartbreak, and learning how to keep showing up as a mother while my world was breaking open — this episode holds space for the crumbling that so many of us experience but rarely name.

And yet — this is not a story of defeat.

It’s a story of remembrance.

Through awareness, intentionality, and a return to presence, I share how the dismantling brought me back to the bones of myself — stripping away who I thought I needed to be and inviting me to rebuild from truth, embodiment, and self-trust.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The evolution of my relationship with courage, success, and identity
  • What intentionality truly is — and why awareness is the foundation for aligned living
  • How seasons of breakdown often precede our most grounded becoming
  • The practices that held me through grief, uncertainty, and rebirth — from nature and journaling to therapy, somatic work, spiritual tools, ceremony, creativity, play, and care
  • What it means to live cyclically, honor your nervous system, and give yourself permission to be multifaceted
  • Why small, intentional daily actions create profound, lasting change

This episode is an invitation — to slow down, to listen inward, to honor who you’ve been, and to meet who you are now with compassion and curiosity.

If you’ve changed this year…
If you’ve felt the unraveling before the rooting…
If you’re ready to choose yourself again — gently, intentionally, and without apology —
this episode is for you.

Always choose you.
Never give up on yourself.
You are the most important piece of art you will ever create.

✨ From my heart to yours — welcome home.

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This is not just the final solo episode of 2025 — it’s a threshold.

In this deeply personal and heart-led episode of Living an Intentional Life, I take a moment to re-introduce myself — to you, to this community, and to the woman I’ve become after walking through one of the most transformative seasons of my life.

As this podcast marks three years since its ignition, I reflect on who I was when it began, the dreams I carried, the identity I was reaching for, and the version of success I once believed I needed to become. From ambition and visibility to courage and expansion, I share the honest evolution of how my relationship with purpose, identity, and intentional living has shifted — and deepened.

What follows is a raw and grounded reflection on the season when everything appeared to be “working”… and the long, slow unraveling that came after. Financial stress, grief, loss, betrayal, identity collapse, fertility heartbreak, and learning how to keep showing up as a mother while my world was breaking open — this episode holds space for the crumbling that so many of us experience but rarely name.

And yet — this is not a story of defeat.

It’s a story of remembrance.

Through awareness, intentionality, and a return to presence, I share how the dismantling brought me back to the bones of myself — stripping away who I thought I needed to be and inviting me to rebuild from truth, embodiment, and self-trust.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • The evolution of my relationship with courage, success, and identity
  • What intentionality truly is — and why awareness is the foundation for aligned living
  • How seasons of breakdown often precede our most grounded becoming
  • The practices that held me through grief, uncertainty, and rebirth — from nature and journaling to therapy, somatic work, spiritual tools, ceremony, creativity, play, and care
  • What it means to live cyclically, honor your nervous system, and give yourself permission to be multifaceted
  • Why small, intentional daily actions create profound, lasting change

This episode is an invitation — to slow down, to listen inward, to honor who you’ve been, and to meet who you are now with compassion and curiosity.

If you’ve changed this year…
If you’ve felt the unraveling before the rooting…
If you’re ready to choose yourself again — gently, intentionally, and without apology —
this episode is for you.

Always choose you.
Never give up on yourself.
You are the most important piece of art you will ever create.

✨ From my heart to yours — welcome home.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18364346 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0800 1972 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 174 full false Baroque & Beautiful: The Shame I Carried – and the Beauty It Formed with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls | Episode 173 Baroque & Beautiful: The Shame I Carried – and the Beauty It Formed with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls | Episode 173 Send us Fan Mail

On this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, I sit down with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls for a heartfelt conversation about transforming shame into strength, wisdom, and beauty. Together, we explore how the experiences that weigh us down can also become the source of our most profound growth — when approached with intentionality, self-compassion, and reflection.

We dive into:

  • How shame can influence our patterns and decisions without controlling our lives
  • Practices for turning difficult emotions into intentional growth and self-awareness
  • The power of acknowledging your past while intentionally designing a life rooted in alignment, self-love, and purpose

This episode is for anyone ready to release the weight of shame, embrace their authentic story, and cultivate a life of clarity, intention, and empowered beauty.

About Crissy : 

I’m Crissy Medina—teacher, traveler, sound therapist, proud mother, and founder of Medina Fine Pearls. My love for pearls began while living by the ocean on Boracay Island, where I became fascinated with how these living organisms transform a tiny irritant into something luminous, imperfect, and uniquely valuable. That same philosophy guides both my life and my brand: just as a pearl forms layer by delicate layer, our challenges and experiences shape us into who we are—resilient, radiant, and truly one of a kind.

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On this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, I sit down with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls for a heartfelt conversation about transforming shame into strength, wisdom, and beauty. Together, we explore how the experiences that weigh us down can also become the source of our most profound growth — when approached with intentionality, self-compassion, and reflection.

We dive into:

  • How shame can influence our patterns and decisions without controlling our lives
  • Practices for turning difficult emotions into intentional growth and self-awareness
  • The power of acknowledging your past while intentionally designing a life rooted in alignment, self-love, and purpose

This episode is for anyone ready to release the weight of shame, embrace their authentic story, and cultivate a life of clarity, intention, and empowered beauty.

About Crissy : 

I’m Crissy Medina—teacher, traveler, sound therapist, proud mother, and founder of Medina Fine Pearls. My love for pearls began while living by the ocean on Boracay Island, where I became fascinated with how these living organisms transform a tiny irritant into something luminous, imperfect, and uniquely valuable. That same philosophy guides both my life and my brand: just as a pearl forms layer by delicate layer, our challenges and experiences shape us into who we are—resilient, radiant, and truly one of a kind.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18328032 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0800 2814 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 173 full false The Benefits of Intentional Living — Especially for the Multi-Passionate Soul | Episode 172 The Benefits of Intentional Living — Especially for the Multi-Passionate Soul | Episode 172 Send us Fan Mail

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story — my story — and the thread that has carried me through every chapter of my life: intentional living.

From studying Africana Studies in college…
to leaving a stable career at PBS to teach English in Tanzania…
to meeting my husband, navigating 3.5 years of long-distance, building a life across continents, and eventually rooting in the mountains…
to starting and expanding my business into photography, coaching, podcasting, retreats, writing, and creating tools for intentional living…

Every shift, every leap, every “yes” came from listening to the quiet voice within — the one that whispers:
Go here. Do this. Trust this.

And that’s the heart of today’s conversation.
Because intentional living isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, courage, alignment, and trusting the wisdom that rises from within.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ The Practice:
How intentional living shows up in the small, sacred moments — morning cacao, opening your planner with purpose, setting an intention before the day begins, and creating margin for stillness and gratitude.

✨ The Becoming:
How intentionality has carried me through profound growth, trauma, healing, and reinvention — and how doing “the work” helped me build a life aligned with my values and truth.

✨ The Expansion:
The five biggest benefits of intentional living, especially for the multi-passionate, multi-faceted soul:

  1. It reconnects you to your truth.
    You stop reacting and start responding from your center. You hear what’s aligned and what’s not. You choose peace over pressure.
  2. It anchors you through change.
    When life shifts — and it will — intentionality keeps you rooted in who you are and what matters most.
  3. It brings purpose into the ordinary.
    Magic lives in the small rituals: your breath, your morning cup, your planner pages, your presence.
  4. It builds unshakable self-trust.
    Each intuitive decision strengthens your connection to yourself and to the Divine. Alignment, ease, and miracles begin to flow.
  5. It allows your multidimensionality to thrive.
    You get to be all of it — creative, spiritual, strategic, relational — without losing yourself. Intentionality holds it all together.

As we close, I invite you to reflect on one question:
What would shift if you created just a little more space to hear that inner voice — and trusted it?

Because that voice has never led me wrong.
And I believe it won’t lead you wrong either.

Here’s to slowing down, tuning in, and choosing to live with intention — today and always. 🌿✨

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story — my story — and the thread that has carried me through every chapter of my life: intentional living.

From studying Africana Studies in college…
to leaving a stable career at PBS to teach English in Tanzania…
to meeting my husband, navigating 3.5 years of long-distance, building a life across continents, and eventually rooting in the mountains…
to starting and expanding my business into photography, coaching, podcasting, retreats, writing, and creating tools for intentional living…

Every shift, every leap, every “yes” came from listening to the quiet voice within — the one that whispers:
Go here. Do this. Trust this.

And that’s the heart of today’s conversation.
Because intentional living isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence, courage, alignment, and trusting the wisdom that rises from within.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ The Practice:
How intentional living shows up in the small, sacred moments — morning cacao, opening your planner with purpose, setting an intention before the day begins, and creating margin for stillness and gratitude.

✨ The Becoming:
How intentionality has carried me through profound growth, trauma, healing, and reinvention — and how doing “the work” helped me build a life aligned with my values and truth.

✨ The Expansion:
The five biggest benefits of intentional living, especially for the multi-passionate, multi-faceted soul:

  1. It reconnects you to your truth.
    You stop reacting and start responding from your center. You hear what’s aligned and what’s not. You choose peace over pressure.
  2. It anchors you through change.
    When life shifts — and it will — intentionality keeps you rooted in who you are and what matters most.
  3. It brings purpose into the ordinary.
    Magic lives in the small rituals: your breath, your morning cup, your planner pages, your presence.
  4. It builds unshakable self-trust.
    Each intuitive decision strengthens your connection to yourself and to the Divine. Alignment, ease, and miracles begin to flow.
  5. It allows your multidimensionality to thrive.
    You get to be all of it — creative, spiritual, strategic, relational — without losing yourself. Intentionality holds it all together.

As we close, I invite you to reflect on one question:
What would shift if you created just a little more space to hear that inner voice — and trusted it?

Because that voice has never led me wrong.
And I believe it won’t lead you wrong either.

Here’s to slowing down, tuning in, and choosing to live with intention — today and always. 🌿✨

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To every single soul who has crossed paths with my work this year… thank you.

✨To my coaching clients—both 1:1 and inside The Collective—thank you for trusting me with your hearts, your growth, your expansion, and the parts of yourself you’re still learning to love. Holding space for your evolutions is one of the greatest honors of my life.

🌱 To those who have sat with me in workshops, gatherings, and cacao ceremonies—thank you for your presence, your openness, your willingness to peel back the layers and meet yourselves more deeply.

🎧 To every listener of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast—thank you for tuning in, for sharing, for letting my voice accompany you through your days. Your energy, your messages, your reflections fuel this mission in ways I can hardly put into words.

📸 To my photography clients—thank you for inviting me into your most sacred, fleeting, extraordinary moments. Documenting your love, your families, your milestones fills me with so much gratitude and awe.

📝And to everyone who has purchased the Fall in Love With Yourself + Your Life: 2026 Planner—thank you for believing in this creation, in intentional living, and in your own transformation. Knowing these pages will hold your dreams, your reflections, and your daily life is an indescribable honor.

Every one of you—whether we’ve worked together deeply or you’ve simply found a piece of inspiration in my world—has helped shape this season of my life and business in the most meaningful ways.

I am humbled. 
I am grateful. 
And I am endlessly inspired by you.

Here’s to the magic we’ve created together…
and to everything still unfolding. 🤍✨

With so much love,
Ashley

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To every single soul who has crossed paths with my work this year… thank you.

✨To my coaching clients—both 1:1 and inside The Collective—thank you for trusting me with your hearts, your growth, your expansion, and the parts of yourself you’re still learning to love. Holding space for your evolutions is one of the greatest honors of my life.

🌱 To those who have sat with me in workshops, gatherings, and cacao ceremonies—thank you for your presence, your openness, your willingness to peel back the layers and meet yourselves more deeply.

🎧 To every listener of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast—thank you for tuning in, for sharing, for letting my voice accompany you through your days. Your energy, your messages, your reflections fuel this mission in ways I can hardly put into words.

📸 To my photography clients—thank you for inviting me into your most sacred, fleeting, extraordinary moments. Documenting your love, your families, your milestones fills me with so much gratitude and awe.

📝And to everyone who has purchased the Fall in Love With Yourself + Your Life: 2026 Planner—thank you for believing in this creation, in intentional living, and in your own transformation. Knowing these pages will hold your dreams, your reflections, and your daily life is an indescribable honor.

Every one of you—whether we’ve worked together deeply or you’ve simply found a piece of inspiration in my world—has helped shape this season of my life and business in the most meaningful ways.

I am humbled. 
I am grateful. 
And I am endlessly inspired by you.

Here’s to the magic we’ve created together…
and to everything still unfolding. 🤍✨

With so much love,
Ashley

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18248220 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0800 211 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 171 full false Moving slow to go fast with Dr. Gabrielle Jones of Steady LLC | Episode 170 Moving slow to go fast with Dr. Gabrielle Jones of Steady LLC | Episode 170 Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we’re joined by the wise and grounded Dr. Gabrielle Jones for a conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of intentional living: the art of moving slow so you can eventually move fast.

We talk about the deep inner work: checking in with your why, cultivating patience, honoring the pull to pause, and making decisions with God at the center—even when it feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or downright challenging.

Dr. Jones shares how slowing down has shaped her path, and I reflect on how choosing intentionality (over urgency) is helping me stay aligned with the right next steps. Because the truth is: the slow season is not a setback… it’s strategy. It’s strengthening. It’s God-ordained preparation.

If you’re craving clarity, or learning to trust the pace of your life, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Tune in for an honest, faith-rooted conversation that reminds you: slow doesn’t mean stuck. Slow means you’re building something strong enough to carry you—quickly and confidently—when it’s time to move.

About Dr. Gabrielle Jones : 

Dr. Gabrielle Jones is an award-winning and a nationally recognized authority in culturally responsive substance use treatment. With a deep commitment to health equity, she is a leading voice in transforming how comprehensive substance use and mental health services are delivered across organizations and systems.

As the CEO and Founder of Steady Clinical Consultation, Training, and Development (Steady LLC), Dr. Jones and her team provide expert clinical consultation and organizational support to enhance cultural responsiveness in addiction care for health systems and government agencies. Her leadership in this area is nationally recognized; she serves as a Health Equity Task Force Member for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and as a member of the American Psychological Association Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology.

Dr. Jones's expertise is further cemented by her publications and awards. She is the author of the essential text, Culturally Responsive Substance Use Treatment: A Guide for Practitioners, Students, and Organizations and was honored with the 2024 Award for the Promotion of Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Justice in Addiction Medicine from ASAM. Her clinical experience also includes curriculum development, program evaluation, and consultation.

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In this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we’re joined by the wise and grounded Dr. Gabrielle Jones for a conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of intentional living: the art of moving slow so you can eventually move fast.

We talk about the deep inner work: checking in with your why, cultivating patience, honoring the pull to pause, and making decisions with God at the center—even when it feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or downright challenging.

Dr. Jones shares how slowing down has shaped her path, and I reflect on how choosing intentionality (over urgency) is helping me stay aligned with the right next steps. Because the truth is: the slow season is not a setback… it’s strategy. It’s strengthening. It’s God-ordained preparation.

If you’re craving clarity, or learning to trust the pace of your life, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Tune in for an honest, faith-rooted conversation that reminds you: slow doesn’t mean stuck. Slow means you’re building something strong enough to carry you—quickly and confidently—when it’s time to move.

About Dr. Gabrielle Jones : 

Dr. Gabrielle Jones is an award-winning and a nationally recognized authority in culturally responsive substance use treatment. With a deep commitment to health equity, she is a leading voice in transforming how comprehensive substance use and mental health services are delivered across organizations and systems.

As the CEO and Founder of Steady Clinical Consultation, Training, and Development (Steady LLC), Dr. Jones and her team provide expert clinical consultation and organizational support to enhance cultural responsiveness in addiction care for health systems and government agencies. Her leadership in this area is nationally recognized; she serves as a Health Equity Task Force Member for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and as a member of the American Psychological Association Commission for the Recognition of Specialties and Subspecialties in Professional Psychology.

Dr. Jones's expertise is further cemented by her publications and awards. She is the author of the essential text, Culturally Responsive Substance Use Treatment: A Guide for Practitioners, Students, and Organizations and was honored with the 2024 Award for the Promotion of Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Justice in Addiction Medicine from ASAM. Her clinical experience also includes curriculum development, program evaluation, and consultation.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18211037 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 3174 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 170 full false Intentionality in the Rest of 2025 — How to Holistically Support Yourself (+ Others) | Episode 169 Intentionality in the Rest of 2025 — How to Holistically Support Yourself (+ Others) | Episode 169 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this weeks episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "Intentionality in the Rest of 2025 — How to Holistically Support Yourself (+ Others)!"

As we move into the final stretch of the year, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and come home to yourself. With less than two months left in 2025, it’s time to reflect, realign, and move with intention — not urgency.

This is a grounding conversation about what it means to live intentionally through this season of transition. Together, you’ll explore:
🌿 How to check in with yourself — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
🌙 The natural rhythm of this season and what it’s asking of you
💫 Aligning your actions and choices with your deepest values
💖 Honoring how far you’ve come — and who you’ve become
☀️ Supporting yourself (and others) from a place of overflow, not depletion

This episode is a gentle reminder that intentional living isn’t about doing more — it’s about being more present in what you do. As the year winds down, may you find clarity, softness, and gratitude in the quiet, intentional spaces in between.

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Tune into this weeks episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "Intentionality in the Rest of 2025 — How to Holistically Support Yourself (+ Others)!"

As we move into the final stretch of the year, this episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and come home to yourself. With less than two months left in 2025, it’s time to reflect, realign, and move with intention — not urgency.

This is a grounding conversation about what it means to live intentionally through this season of transition. Together, you’ll explore:
🌿 How to check in with yourself — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
🌙 The natural rhythm of this season and what it’s asking of you
💫 Aligning your actions and choices with your deepest values
💖 Honoring how far you’ve come — and who you’ve become
☀️ Supporting yourself (and others) from a place of overflow, not depletion

This episode is a gentle reminder that intentional living isn’t about doing more — it’s about being more present in what you do. As the year winds down, may you find clarity, softness, and gratitude in the quiet, intentional spaces in between.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18167777 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 1343 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing full false How to hold yourself accountable ( + 6 steps to invite into your life daily) | Episode 168 How to hold yourself accountable ( + 6 steps to invite into your life daily) | Episode 168 Send us Fan Mail

In this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we’re exploring what it truly means to hold yourself accountable — not from a place of pressure or perfection, but from awareness, reflection, and self-love.

Together, we’ll root into reflection questions to help you understand where you are right now, clarify what season of life you’re in, and identify what you’re being called to be held accountable for — and why.

I’ll share how I personally use my “Fall in Love with Yourself + Your Life: 2026 Planner” to track habits, set intentions, and stay connected to my “why,” plus simple daily + weekly reflection prompts to guide your own accountability practice.

We’ll also talk about the power of your daily bookends — how you start and end your day — to stay rooted in your intentions and aligned with your truth.

✨ Accountability is love in action. It’s not about control, it’s about commitment — commitment to your heart, your growth, and the life you’re here to live with purpose and presence.

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In this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast, we’re exploring what it truly means to hold yourself accountable — not from a place of pressure or perfection, but from awareness, reflection, and self-love.

Together, we’ll root into reflection questions to help you understand where you are right now, clarify what season of life you’re in, and identify what you’re being called to be held accountable for — and why.

I’ll share how I personally use my “Fall in Love with Yourself + Your Life: 2026 Planner” to track habits, set intentions, and stay connected to my “why,” plus simple daily + weekly reflection prompts to guide your own accountability practice.

We’ll also talk about the power of your daily bookends — how you start and end your day — to stay rooted in your intentions and aligned with your truth.

✨ Accountability is love in action. It’s not about control, it’s about commitment — commitment to your heart, your growth, and the life you’re here to live with purpose and presence.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18129082 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0800 1824 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 168 full false The Sacred Reset + The Intentional Ignition: Rhythms for Living on Purpose | Episode 167 The Sacred Reset + The Intentional Ignition: Rhythms for Living on Purpose | Episode 167 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s bonus episode of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” as I dive into “The Sacred Reset + The Intentional Ignition: Rhythms for Living on Purpose!”

Inspired by how I spend my Sundays in sacred reset and my Mondays intentionally igniting my week, this episode invites you to anchor into your own rhythms—ones that create clarity, presence, and purpose in your every day.

Want a peek into how this unfolds in real life? 🌿
Follow along on Instagram, where I’m sharing behind-the-scenes videos of my own Sacred Reset + Intentional Ignition practices!

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Tune into this week’s bonus episode of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” as I dive into “The Sacred Reset + The Intentional Ignition: Rhythms for Living on Purpose!”

Inspired by how I spend my Sundays in sacred reset and my Mondays intentionally igniting my week, this episode invites you to anchor into your own rhythms—ones that create clarity, presence, and purpose in your every day.

Want a peek into how this unfolds in real life? 🌿
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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the absolute honor of sitting in soulful conversation with Tammy Zelez, creator of The mUse Magazine.

Together, we deep dive into what it truly means to “Lean Into God’s Purpose for My Life” — as Tammy shares her powerful journey of:

🌿 Rooting down after a cross-country move from Arizona to New York
🗞️ Embarking on the first year of launching her beautiful publication, The mUse Magazine
🙏 Using faith as her anchor through seasons of change
🕰️ Creating new rhythms, routines + a sustainable flow in her day-to-day
💫 And so much more soulful wisdom about trust, surrender, and divine alignment

This conversation is a gentle reminder that when we lean in, listen, and follow the whispers of our hearts — we are always guided exactly where we’re meant to be.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and come be inspired to lean a little deeper into your own divine purpose. 🤍

About Tammy : 

Tammy is a brand photographer/ Editor In Chief of The mUse Magazine, a luxury style, quarterly publication written by and for female entrepreneurs. We offer so much more than education on how to be a successful entrepreneur. We encompass the whole woman by filling her cup with everything she needs. Education, inspiration, mind, body, and soul connection, and a chance to be a part of a movement of women in a meaningful journey to empower one another!

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the absolute honor of sitting in soulful conversation with Tammy Zelez, creator of The mUse Magazine.

Together, we deep dive into what it truly means to “Lean Into God’s Purpose for My Life” — as Tammy shares her powerful journey of:

🌿 Rooting down after a cross-country move from Arizona to New York
🗞️ Embarking on the first year of launching her beautiful publication, The mUse Magazine
🙏 Using faith as her anchor through seasons of change
🕰️ Creating new rhythms, routines + a sustainable flow in her day-to-day
💫 And so much more soulful wisdom about trust, surrender, and divine alignment

This conversation is a gentle reminder that when we lean in, listen, and follow the whispers of our hearts — we are always guided exactly where we’re meant to be.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, and come be inspired to lean a little deeper into your own divine purpose. 🤍

About Tammy : 

Tammy is a brand photographer/ Editor In Chief of The mUse Magazine, a luxury style, quarterly publication written by and for female entrepreneurs. We offer so much more than education on how to be a successful entrepreneur. We encompass the whole woman by filling her cup with everything she needs. Education, inspiration, mind, body, and soul connection, and a chance to be a part of a movement of women in a meaningful journey to empower one another!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18089272 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0700 3272 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 166 full false How Intentionality Leads to an Aligned, Authentic Life + 5 Ways to Apply It | Episode 165 How Intentionality Leads to an Aligned, Authentic Life + 5 Ways to Apply It | Episode 165 Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we’re diving into what it truly means to live with intention — and how intentional living creates more alignment, authenticity, and ease in your everyday life.

Inspired by a recent weekend of reflection, I’m sharing how I personally live with intention, what alignment and authenticity really feel like in the body, and how you can begin creating a heart-centered life that actually supports you.

Inside this episode, we explore:

  • What intentionality, authenticity, and alignment really mean (and how they feel)
  • How to live with intention in your day-to-day life
  • Five simple, powerful ways to bring more alignment into your own life
  • How to build a heart-centered foundation rooted in your values
  • How to identify your “hell yes” and “hell no” — and trust your discernment
  • How to check in with where you are right now and what’s ready to shift
  • How to create more space for what feels nourishing and release what doesn’t

This episode is an invitation to slow down, get honest, and gently reconnect with what truly matters to you — so you can move through your life with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Listen now on Living an Intentional Life, wherever you get your podcasts. 💛

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In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we’re diving into what it truly means to live with intention — and how intentional living creates more alignment, authenticity, and ease in your everyday life.

Inspired by a recent weekend of reflection, I’m sharing how I personally live with intention, what alignment and authenticity really feel like in the body, and how you can begin creating a heart-centered life that actually supports you.

Inside this episode, we explore:

  • What intentionality, authenticity, and alignment really mean (and how they feel)
  • How to live with intention in your day-to-day life
  • Five simple, powerful ways to bring more alignment into your own life
  • How to build a heart-centered foundation rooted in your values
  • How to identify your “hell yes” and “hell no” — and trust your discernment
  • How to check in with where you are right now and what’s ready to shift
  • How to create more space for what feels nourishing and release what doesn’t

This episode is an invitation to slow down, get honest, and gently reconnect with what truly matters to you — so you can move through your life with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

Listen now on Living an Intentional Life, wherever you get your podcasts. 💛

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-18007086 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2190 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 165 full false The Art of Surrender: Akashic Records and the Journey to Living Intentionally with Monica Virga Alborno of Wand(HER)wild | Episode 164 The Art of Surrender: Akashic Records and the Journey to Living Intentionally with Monica Virga Alborno of Wand(HER)wild | Episode 164 Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply expansive episode of Living an Intentional Life, I’m joined by Monica Virga Alborno — intuitive guide and founder of Wand(HER)wild — for a powerful conversation about surrender, trust, and living in alignment with your soul’s truth.

Together, we explore the Akashic Records as a sacred tool for self-discovery, healing, and spiritual guidance, and how learning to listen beyond the mind allows us to move through life with more clarity, ease, and intention.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • What the Akashic Records are and how they support your spiritual journey
  • The art of surrender and why letting go creates space for alignment
  • How to trust your intuition and inner guidance
  • Releasing control and learning to flow with life
  • Living intentionally from a heart-centered place
  • Monica’s own journey of healing, expansion, and purpose

This episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and remember the deeper wisdom that already lives within you — and to allow your life to unfold in a more intentional, soul-led way.

Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts and step into the magic of surrender. 

About Monica : 

Featured in Forbes, Glamour, and Business Insider, Monica Virga Alborno is a former Fortune 500 energy engineering executive turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats—the only established retreat company in the Americas welcoming children—and WandHERwild, a podcast and digital community for the modern mother living intentionally. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Bergen, Norway, she has lived on four continents, visited more than 80 countries, and is raising two globally rooted children. Her work is fueled by a passion for experiential learning, holistic self-development, and building communities that empower families.

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In this deeply expansive episode of Living an Intentional Life, I’m joined by Monica Virga Alborno — intuitive guide and founder of Wand(HER)wild — for a powerful conversation about surrender, trust, and living in alignment with your soul’s truth.

Together, we explore the Akashic Records as a sacred tool for self-discovery, healing, and spiritual guidance, and how learning to listen beyond the mind allows us to move through life with more clarity, ease, and intention.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • What the Akashic Records are and how they support your spiritual journey
  • The art of surrender and why letting go creates space for alignment
  • How to trust your intuition and inner guidance
  • Releasing control and learning to flow with life
  • Living intentionally from a heart-centered place
  • Monica’s own journey of healing, expansion, and purpose

This episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and remember the deeper wisdom that already lives within you — and to allow your life to unfold in a more intentional, soul-led way.

Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts and step into the magic of surrender. 

About Monica : 

Featured in Forbes, Glamour, and Business Insider, Monica Virga Alborno is a former Fortune 500 energy engineering executive turned entrepreneur. She is the founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats—the only established retreat company in the Americas welcoming children—and WandHERwild, a podcast and digital community for the modern mother living intentionally. Originally from New Jersey and now based in Bergen, Norway, she has lived on four continents, visited more than 80 countries, and is raising two globally rooted children. Her work is fueled by a passion for experiential learning, holistic self-development, and building communities that empower families.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17973687 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700 2887 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 164 full false How to tune out the noise + stay true to the dreams on your heart : A conversation with Ashley Strong Smith (RE-AIR FROM THE PASSION PURSUIT PODCAST) | Episode 162 How to tune out the noise + stay true to the dreams on your heart : A conversation with Ashley Strong Smith (RE-AIR FROM THE PASSION PURSUIT PODCAST) | Episode 162 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's super fun episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as it's a RE-AIR FROM THE PASSION PURSUIT PODCAST where I had an honor to be interviewed by Haley! 

The episode, "How to tune out the noise + stay true to the dreams on your heart : A conversation with Ashley Strong Smith," moves through : 

  • The importance of intentionality as a creative entrepreneur
  • How to balance multiple seasons
  • Practices to keep you grounded, centered
  • What it looks like to lead with heart
  • How to stay grounded in this current society
  • What it means to fully live

Tune in here + all places you find podcast! 

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Tune into this week's super fun episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as it's a RE-AIR FROM THE PASSION PURSUIT PODCAST where I had an honor to be interviewed by Haley! 

The episode, "How to tune out the noise + stay true to the dreams on your heart : A conversation with Ashley Strong Smith," moves through : 

  • The importance of intentionality as a creative entrepreneur
  • How to balance multiple seasons
  • Practices to keep you grounded, centered
  • What it looks like to lead with heart
  • How to stay grounded in this current society
  • What it means to fully live

Tune in here + all places you find podcast! 

Be sure to connect with Haley + follow along on her podcast : 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17929240 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700 3326 passion, intention, living with intention, heart centered, soul led, love your life, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, self care 162 full false How to Keep Moving Forward When Nothing Feels Supportive | Episode 161 How to Keep Moving Forward When Nothing Feels Supportive | Episode 161 Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we explore what to do when life feels heavy, isolating, or unsupported — and how to keep moving forward even when you’re not sure where the next step leads.

This is an honest, heart-centered conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the gentle ways we can support ourselves when things feel hard.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

  • How to keep going when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone
  • Ways to do the inner work while also receiving support from others
  • The importance of safe community, coaching, therapy, and retreat spaces
  • Tools that help you process and move through difficult seasons, including journaling, creativity, reflection, and spiritual support
  • How small, intentional daily actions lead to meaningful change
  • When rest and stillness are just as powerful as action
  • How to listen to your heart and allow life to guide you forward

This episode is an invitation to soften your expectations, honor where you are, and trust that even the smallest steps matter. You don’t have to have it all figured out — you just have to keep listening and showing up for yourself.

Tune in now on Living an Intentional Life, wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we explore what to do when life feels heavy, isolating, or unsupported — and how to keep moving forward even when you’re not sure where the next step leads.

This is an honest, heart-centered conversation about resilience, self-trust, and the gentle ways we can support ourselves when things feel hard.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

  • How to keep going when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or alone
  • Ways to do the inner work while also receiving support from others
  • The importance of safe community, coaching, therapy, and retreat spaces
  • Tools that help you process and move through difficult seasons, including journaling, creativity, reflection, and spiritual support
  • How small, intentional daily actions lead to meaningful change
  • When rest and stillness are just as powerful as action
  • How to listen to your heart and allow life to guide you forward

This episode is an invitation to soften your expectations, honor where you are, and trust that even the smallest steps matter. You don’t have to have it all figured out — you just have to keep listening and showing up for yourself.

Tune in now on Living an Intentional Life, wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17892265 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0700 2244 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 161 full false Intentionality in Cultivating Being Inspired and Inspiring | Episode 160 Intentionality in Cultivating Being Inspired and Inspiring | Episode 160 Send us Fan Mail

n this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we explore how intentionality can help you stay inspired — and become a source of inspiration for others. Whether you’re feeling creatively blocked, disconnected from your purpose, or simply craving more meaning in your daily life, this conversation will help you reconnect to what lights you up.

This episode is broken into two powerful parts: being inspired and being inspiring — because we are always moving between learning and teaching, receiving and sharing.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

How to cultivate inspiration in your life

  • How to define what inspiration truly means to you
  • How to identify what actually inspires you (nature, creativity, books, people, intuition, and more)
  • How to intentionally create space for inspiration in your daily schedule
  • Why treating inspiration like a relationship helps it grow
  • How small, consistent actions deepen creativity and motivation
  • How to use reflection, journaling, and documenting your process to stay connected

How to become someone who inspires others

  • Why your honesty and lived experience matter
  • How to share your heart and truth with confidence
  • How to inspire others simply by being yourself
  • The importance of showing up authentically, even when it feels vulnerable

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, and allow inspiration to flow through you — not just for your own growth, but for the people you’re here to serve.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts and begin cultivating a more inspired, intentional, and heart-led life. ✨

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n this episode of Living an Intentional Life, we explore how intentionality can help you stay inspired — and become a source of inspiration for others. Whether you’re feeling creatively blocked, disconnected from your purpose, or simply craving more meaning in your daily life, this conversation will help you reconnect to what lights you up.

This episode is broken into two powerful parts: being inspired and being inspiring — because we are always moving between learning and teaching, receiving and sharing.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

How to cultivate inspiration in your life

  • How to define what inspiration truly means to you
  • How to identify what actually inspires you (nature, creativity, books, people, intuition, and more)
  • How to intentionally create space for inspiration in your daily schedule
  • Why treating inspiration like a relationship helps it grow
  • How small, consistent actions deepen creativity and motivation
  • How to use reflection, journaling, and documenting your process to stay connected

How to become someone who inspires others

  • Why your honesty and lived experience matter
  • How to share your heart and truth with confidence
  • How to inspire others simply by being yourself
  • The importance of showing up authentically, even when it feels vulnerable

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen more deeply, and allow inspiration to flow through you — not just for your own growth, but for the people you’re here to serve.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts and begin cultivating a more inspired, intentional, and heart-led life. ✨

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17856173 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0700 2065 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 160 full false Permission to Be Who You Know You Are with Bianca Whaley (Of Earth and Moon) | Episode 159 Permission to Be Who You Know You Are with Bianca Whaley (Of Earth and Moon) | Episode 159 Send us Fan Mail

In this heartfelt, in-person conversation on Living an Intentional Life, I sit down with my dear friend Bianca Whaley of Of Earth and Moon for a deeply soulful dialogue about giving yourself permission to be who you truly are.

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen inward, and to remember the truth that already lives inside you. Together, Bianca and I explore what it means to live from your essence rather than from expectations, fear, or conditioning — and how reclaiming your authenticity can transform every part of your life.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What it really means to “know” who you are
  • How to give yourself permission to live in alignment with your truth
  • Releasing external validation and trusting your inner voice
  • Honoring your intuition, creativity, and spiritual path
  • The power of embodiment, self-trust, and self-expression

Bianca brings her grounded wisdom, gentle presence, and intuitive insight to this conversation, creating a space that feels like a warm remembering — of who you are beneath the noise of the world.

If you’re craving more authenticity, confidence, and spiritual connection, this episode will feel like a loving mirror reflecting your truth back to you.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts and allow yourself to come home to who you’ve always been. ✨

About Bianca : 

As a reiki master, certified astrologer and yoga guide, I’ve spent the last 10 years embodying and integrating tools that help people feel more in touch with their inner selves. 

I ground all of my offerings and practices in the divine feminine, meaning I use my intuition as a guide and create space for people to just be and receive. I find this important in a world that tells us we need to constantly be doing. We receive the most when we are still and my intention is to help people slow down.


I started teaching yoga in 2014, I’ve been attuned to reiki since 2016, and obtained my master reiki certification in 2022. I got certified in astrology from Rising Woman in the Summer of 2024. And, in the midst of all of that, I received my most sacred role of all, being a mother to my two beautiful boys, Zephyr and Ramses. I’ve had my husband by my side since I was 16 years old and he is truly the reason I am able to do the work that I do. I love you Tristen. 

I am devoted to helping people see their magic and embody their wisdom. I know all the answers we seek are within; our body holds endless insights. I create the space for people to remember this.

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In this heartfelt, in-person conversation on Living an Intentional Life, I sit down with my dear friend Bianca Whaley of Of Earth and Moon for a deeply soulful dialogue about giving yourself permission to be who you truly are.

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen inward, and to remember the truth that already lives inside you. Together, Bianca and I explore what it means to live from your essence rather than from expectations, fear, or conditioning — and how reclaiming your authenticity can transform every part of your life.

In this episode, we explore:

  • What it really means to “know” who you are
  • How to give yourself permission to live in alignment with your truth
  • Releasing external validation and trusting your inner voice
  • Honoring your intuition, creativity, and spiritual path
  • The power of embodiment, self-trust, and self-expression

Bianca brings her grounded wisdom, gentle presence, and intuitive insight to this conversation, creating a space that feels like a warm remembering — of who you are beneath the noise of the world.

If you’re craving more authenticity, confidence, and spiritual connection, this episode will feel like a loving mirror reflecting your truth back to you.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts and allow yourself to come home to who you’ve always been. ✨

About Bianca : 

As a reiki master, certified astrologer and yoga guide, I’ve spent the last 10 years embodying and integrating tools that help people feel more in touch with their inner selves. 

I ground all of my offerings and practices in the divine feminine, meaning I use my intuition as a guide and create space for people to just be and receive. I find this important in a world that tells us we need to constantly be doing. We receive the most when we are still and my intention is to help people slow down.


I started teaching yoga in 2014, I’ve been attuned to reiki since 2016, and obtained my master reiki certification in 2022. I got certified in astrology from Rising Woman in the Summer of 2024. And, in the midst of all of that, I received my most sacred role of all, being a mother to my two beautiful boys, Zephyr and Ramses. I’ve had my husband by my side since I was 16 years old and he is truly the reason I am able to do the work that I do. I love you Tristen. 

I am devoted to helping people see their magic and embody their wisdom. I know all the answers we seek are within; our body holds endless insights. I create the space for people to remember this.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17809533 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700 3174 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 159 full false A Holistic Approach to Intentionally Following the Nudges to Change Seasons (+ A Peek Inside My Process) | Episode 158 A Holistic Approach to Intentionally Following the Nudges to Change Seasons (+ A Peek Inside My Process) | Episode 158 Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, I invite you behind the scenes of my personal process for navigating change, honoring the seasons of life, and following the quiet nudges that guide us toward what’s next.

As we move through different seasons — in our bodies, our homes, our relationships, and our work — it’s easy to resist change or rush it. This episode offers a grounded, heart-centered, and holistic way to listen to what your soul is asking for and to move forward with clarity, trust, and intention.

In this episode, I share:

  • My full process for reflecting, reconnecting, setting intentions, and creating aligned goals for a new season
  • How I recognize and trust the subtle nudges from the universe that lead to my “hell yes” decisions
  • How I connect with the natural cycles and changing seasons to support my energy and clarity
  • A holistic look at how I approach transitions in my home, self, family, and business
  • The ways I hold myself accountable while offering myself compassion and support

This episode is perfect if you’re feeling a shift within you, craving more alignment, or standing at the edge of a new chapter and wanting to move forward with intention instead of force.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts, and let this be your reminder that change doesn’t have to be rushed — it can be rooted, gentle, and deeply supportive. ✨

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In this episode of Living an Intentional Life, I invite you behind the scenes of my personal process for navigating change, honoring the seasons of life, and following the quiet nudges that guide us toward what’s next.

As we move through different seasons — in our bodies, our homes, our relationships, and our work — it’s easy to resist change or rush it. This episode offers a grounded, heart-centered, and holistic way to listen to what your soul is asking for and to move forward with clarity, trust, and intention.

In this episode, I share:

  • My full process for reflecting, reconnecting, setting intentions, and creating aligned goals for a new season
  • How I recognize and trust the subtle nudges from the universe that lead to my “hell yes” decisions
  • How I connect with the natural cycles and changing seasons to support my energy and clarity
  • A holistic look at how I approach transitions in my home, self, family, and business
  • The ways I hold myself accountable while offering myself compassion and support

This episode is perfect if you’re feeling a shift within you, craving more alignment, or standing at the edge of a new chapter and wanting to move forward with intention instead of force.

Tune in to Living an Intentional Life wherever you listen to podcasts, and let this be your reminder that change doesn’t have to be rushed — it can be rooted, gentle, and deeply supportive. ✨

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17770632 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700 1868 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 158 full false Free Workshop : Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation | Episode 157 Free Workshop : Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation | Episode 157 Send us Fan Mail

In this special episode of Living an Intentional Life, I’m sharing a powerful free workshop designed to help you reconnect with your heart, your truth, and the life you’re here to create.

If you’ve been dreaming of something more — more alignment, more purpose, more fulfillment — but feel unsure where to begin, this workshop is your starting point. True change doesn’t come from pushing harder… it begins by turning inward and building a foundation that reflects who you truly are.

Be sure to download the free workbook in the show notes to follow along and deepen the experience.

In this workshop, we explore:

  • How to reconnect with who you truly are beneath expectations and pressure
  • The questions that help you clarify what you actually want (not what you think you should want)
  • How to create a heart-centered foundation for your goals, dreams, and daily life
  • How to begin inviting more alignment, intention, and authenticity into everything you do

This free workshop is for you if you’re ready to stop feeling disconnected from your dreams and start creating a life that feels supportive, grounded, and true to your heart.

Tune in now and let this be your invitation to come home to yourself. ✨

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In this special episode of Living an Intentional Life, I’m sharing a powerful free workshop designed to help you reconnect with your heart, your truth, and the life you’re here to create.

If you’ve been dreaming of something more — more alignment, more purpose, more fulfillment — but feel unsure where to begin, this workshop is your starting point. True change doesn’t come from pushing harder… it begins by turning inward and building a foundation that reflects who you truly are.

Be sure to download the free workbook in the show notes to follow along and deepen the experience.

In this workshop, we explore:

  • How to reconnect with who you truly are beneath expectations and pressure
  • The questions that help you clarify what you actually want (not what you think you should want)
  • How to create a heart-centered foundation for your goals, dreams, and daily life
  • How to begin inviting more alignment, intention, and authenticity into everything you do

This free workshop is for you if you’re ready to stop feeling disconnected from your dreams and start creating a life that feels supportive, grounded, and true to your heart.

Tune in now and let this be your invitation to come home to yourself. ✨

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17733616 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2890 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 157 full false Moving Through the Mess: A Journey of Clarity and Contentment with Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT | Episode 156 Moving Through the Mess: A Journey of Clarity and Contentment with Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT | Episode 156 Send us Fan Mail

In this deeply heartfelt episode of Living an Intentional Life, I sit down with therapist and grief expert Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT for an intimate and powerful conversation about what it truly means to move through the messy, tender seasons of life.

Together, we explore how clarity, healing, and contentment are not found by bypassing pain — but by gently allowing ourselves to feel, grieve, and honor what is present.

In this episode, Christine shares:

  • Her personal journey through grief and loss after the passing of her mother
  • Navigating depression with compassion, patience, and self-trust
  • The importance of stillness, quiet, and honest self-reflection
  • Why collaboration, community, and support matter during difficult seasons
  • How intentionality and incremental growth allow us to evolve and heal over time

This episode is for anyone moving through grief, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or a season of deep transition — and longing to feel more grounded, supported, and whole.

Tune in to discover how honoring your process, trusting the timing of your healing, and moving with intention can bring you back to clarity, peace, and a deeper connection to yourself. ✨

About Christine : 

Dr. Christine Coleman is the Founder and CEO of POC Thriving, a consulting and private practice specializing in the intersection of mental health and equity-centered leadership. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Coleman supports high-achieving diverse leaders and the organizations committed to their growth and retention. Her work equips companies to embed psychological safety, belonging, and cultural care into their leadership strategies—so their teams don’t just perform, they thrive. Grounded in deep clinical expertise  and evidence-based approaches, Dr. Coleman partners with people-driven companies to build cultures that sustain both innovation and well-being.

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In this deeply heartfelt episode of Living an Intentional Life, I sit down with therapist and grief expert Dr. Christine Coleman, PhD, LMFT for an intimate and powerful conversation about what it truly means to move through the messy, tender seasons of life.

Together, we explore how clarity, healing, and contentment are not found by bypassing pain — but by gently allowing ourselves to feel, grieve, and honor what is present.

In this episode, Christine shares:

  • Her personal journey through grief and loss after the passing of her mother
  • Navigating depression with compassion, patience, and self-trust
  • The importance of stillness, quiet, and honest self-reflection
  • Why collaboration, community, and support matter during difficult seasons
  • How intentionality and incremental growth allow us to evolve and heal over time

This episode is for anyone moving through grief, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or a season of deep transition — and longing to feel more grounded, supported, and whole.

Tune in to discover how honoring your process, trusting the timing of your healing, and moving with intention can bring you back to clarity, peace, and a deeper connection to yourself. ✨

About Christine : 

Dr. Christine Coleman is the Founder and CEO of POC Thriving, a consulting and private practice specializing in the intersection of mental health and equity-centered leadership. With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Coleman supports high-achieving diverse leaders and the organizations committed to their growth and retention. Her work equips companies to embed psychological safety, belonging, and cultural care into their leadership strategies—so their teams don’t just perform, they thrive. Grounded in deep clinical expertise  and evidence-based approaches, Dr. Coleman partners with people-driven companies to build cultures that sustain both innovation and well-being.

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In this deeply personal episode of Living an Intentional Life, I share the conclusion of a nearly six-year journey in talk therapy and reflect on what it has taught me about self-discovery, healing, and growth.

This episode is for anyone curious about the impact of long-term therapy, the process of personal transformation, and how to continue supporting yourself after reaching a milestone like this.

Throughout the episode, I explore:

  • My journey through six years of talk therapy with the same therapist
  • What therapy has truly been for me, beyond the sessions
  • The lessons, insights, and self-awareness I gained
  • Why I decided it was time to “graduate” therapy
  • How I plan to continue supporting my emotional and mental well-being moving forward
  • Recommendations and reflections for anyone considering therapy

Tune in to hear an honest, heartfelt conversation about growth, healing, and stepping into your next chapter with intention, self-trust, and clarity. ✨

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In this deeply personal episode of Living an Intentional Life, I share the conclusion of a nearly six-year journey in talk therapy and reflect on what it has taught me about self-discovery, healing, and growth.

This episode is for anyone curious about the impact of long-term therapy, the process of personal transformation, and how to continue supporting yourself after reaching a milestone like this.

Throughout the episode, I explore:

  • My journey through six years of talk therapy with the same therapist
  • What therapy has truly been for me, beyond the sessions
  • The lessons, insights, and self-awareness I gained
  • Why I decided it was time to “graduate” therapy
  • How I plan to continue supporting my emotional and mental well-being moving forward
  • Recommendations and reflections for anyone considering therapy

Tune in to hear an honest, heartfelt conversation about growth, healing, and stepping into your next chapter with intention, self-trust, and clarity. ✨

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to intentionally be present in the season you’re in and create a life aligned with ease, flow, and purpose.

In this episode, I share:

  • What it feels like to fully inhabit this current season of life
  • How intentionality looks in the present moment, beyond doing and achieving
  • The art of slowing down: long, mindful mornings, sacred moments with friends, and reconnecting with your why
  • Creating routines, rituals, and roadmaps that honor your unique season
  • Making space for both monumental and minute memories
  • Setting weekly intentions, affirmations, and manifestations grounded in presence and flow

I also walk through 8 reflective questions to honor the season you’re in:

  1. What is this season?
  2. What is the length of this season?
  3. What is the intention of this season?
  4. What goals do I want to accomplish?
  5. What am I manifesting?
  6. What affirmations can support me?
  7. What tools will be most helpful?
  8. When this season ends, how do I want to feel?

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to embrace their current life stage with awareness, gratitude, and intention.

Tune in on all platforms where you find your podcasts, and let’s honor this season together. ✨

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to intentionally be present in the season you’re in and create a life aligned with ease, flow, and purpose.

In this episode, I share:

  • What it feels like to fully inhabit this current season of life
  • How intentionality looks in the present moment, beyond doing and achieving
  • The art of slowing down: long, mindful mornings, sacred moments with friends, and reconnecting with your why
  • Creating routines, rituals, and roadmaps that honor your unique season
  • Making space for both monumental and minute memories
  • Setting weekly intentions, affirmations, and manifestations grounded in presence and flow

I also walk through 8 reflective questions to honor the season you’re in:

  1. What is this season?
  2. What is the length of this season?
  3. What is the intention of this season?
  4. What goals do I want to accomplish?
  5. What am I manifesting?
  6. What affirmations can support me?
  7. What tools will be most helpful?
  8. When this season ends, how do I want to feel?

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to embrace their current life stage with awareness, gratitude, and intention.

Tune in on all platforms where you find your podcasts, and let’s honor this season together. ✨

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a deeply inspiring conversation with Haley Thomas of The Passion Pursuit as we explore what’s possible when you fully lean into your dreams and passions.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Feeling into your full-body “yes” and recognizing when something truly resonates
  • Navigating expansion and contraction — and creating space for both in your life
  • Aligning with your values and allowing them to guide your decisions and actions
  • Using joy as a secret weapon to fuel intention and creativity
  • Supporting yourself and others in dreaming boldly and authentically

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking clarity, courage, and inspiration to live a life rooted in intention and aligned with their heart’s desires.

Tune in on all platforms where you find your podcasts, and get ready to ask yourself: If anything was possible, what would I create? ✨

About Haley : 

Haley Thomas is a dynamic business strategist, speaker, podcast host, and the founder behind The Passion Pursuit. With a mission to empower multi-passionate creatives, Haley understands the importance of building businesses that not only thrive financially but also enrich the lives of their founders. Through her group programs and personalized mentorship, she equips her clients with the tools and strategies necessary to create businesses rooted in purpose and joy. Haley’s mission is to show others that their wildest dreams can become their new normal.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a deeply inspiring conversation with Haley Thomas of The Passion Pursuit as we explore what’s possible when you fully lean into your dreams and passions.

In this episode, we dive into:

  • Feeling into your full-body “yes” and recognizing when something truly resonates
  • Navigating expansion and contraction — and creating space for both in your life
  • Aligning with your values and allowing them to guide your decisions and actions
  • Using joy as a secret weapon to fuel intention and creativity
  • Supporting yourself and others in dreaming boldly and authentically

This episode is perfect for anyone seeking clarity, courage, and inspiration to live a life rooted in intention and aligned with their heart’s desires.

Tune in on all platforms where you find your podcasts, and get ready to ask yourself: If anything was possible, what would I create? ✨

About Haley : 

Haley Thomas is a dynamic business strategist, speaker, podcast host, and the founder behind The Passion Pursuit. With a mission to empower multi-passionate creatives, Haley understands the importance of building businesses that not only thrive financially but also enrich the lives of their founders. Through her group programs and personalized mentorship, she equips her clients with the tools and strategies necessary to create businesses rooted in purpose and joy. Haley’s mission is to show others that their wildest dreams can become their new normal.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a short, heartfelt, and inspiring episode where I share 38 truths and reflections as I turn 38.

In this episode, I dive into:

  • Life lessons I’ve learned along the way
  • Moments of growth, gratitude, and self-discovery
  • Insights that have shaped my journey and intentional living practice
  • Reflections on love, work, creativity, and personal alignment

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for quick inspiration, thoughtful reflections, and practical wisdom to guide their own intentional life.

Listen on all podcast platforms, and join me in celebrating the journey, the lessons, and the beauty of growth at every age. ✨

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a short, heartfelt, and inspiring episode where I share 38 truths and reflections as I turn 38.

In this episode, I dive into:

  • Life lessons I’ve learned along the way
  • Moments of growth, gratitude, and self-discovery
  • Insights that have shaped my journey and intentional living practice
  • Reflections on love, work, creativity, and personal alignment

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for quick inspiration, thoughtful reflections, and practical wisdom to guide their own intentional life.

Listen on all podcast platforms, and join me in celebrating the journey, the lessons, and the beauty of growth at every age. ✨

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17543633 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700 997 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 152 full false How to stop just existing + start truly living REPLAY from The Secrets of a Supermom Show | Episode 151 How to stop just existing + start truly living REPLAY from The Secrets of a Supermom Show | Episode 151 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as its a REAIR from BEING A GUEST ON THE SECRETS OF A SUPERMOM SHOW with the most beautiful host Lori! 

She shares, “This episode is one of those conversations that just hits different. I’m joined by the incredible Ashley Strong Smith—host of Living an Intentional Life, former award-winning photographer, mama, fire wife, and a woman who has completely redefined what it means to live fully and intentionally. 

Ashley shares how a single question—”Are you just existing or are you fully living?”—changed the entire trajectory of her life. And friend, if you’ve ever looked around and thought, “My life looks great… but why does it still feel off?”—this episode is for you.

Let’s talk about the quiet dissatisfaction that ambitious women often feel:
✨You’ve built the career you dreamed of
✨You’ve got the beautiful family
✨You’ve checked all the boxes…
…but something’s still missing.

In this episode, Ashley and I talk about what it really means to live with intention, how to get honest about what you really want (even if it’s different from what you wanted five years ago), and how to start making small changes today that lead to a life you’re in love with—not just surviving through.

“Your life is not a to-do list. It’s an experiment.” – Ashley Strong Smith

One of my favorite things Ashley says? That your life is an experiment—and that means you can’t fail. If something doesn’t work, you tweak it. If a change doesn’t stick, you learn and try again. Whether it’s reclaiming 10 minutes for quiet coffee or making room for an after-dinner art table, small shifts lead to massive impact.

So if you’ve ever felt like:
✨You’re living the life you thought you wanted… but it doesn’t feel aligned anymore
✨You’re constantly chasing the next thing on your to-do list
✨You’ve lost connection to what you want and who you are…

This conversation will help you pause, reassess, and get clear on what matters most.

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Tune into this week episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as its a REAIR from BEING A GUEST ON THE SECRETS OF A SUPERMOM SHOW with the most beautiful host Lori! 

She shares, “This episode is one of those conversations that just hits different. I’m joined by the incredible Ashley Strong Smith—host of Living an Intentional Life, former award-winning photographer, mama, fire wife, and a woman who has completely redefined what it means to live fully and intentionally. 

Ashley shares how a single question—”Are you just existing or are you fully living?”—changed the entire trajectory of her life. And friend, if you’ve ever looked around and thought, “My life looks great… but why does it still feel off?”—this episode is for you.

Let’s talk about the quiet dissatisfaction that ambitious women often feel:
✨You’ve built the career you dreamed of
✨You’ve got the beautiful family
✨You’ve checked all the boxes…
…but something’s still missing.

In this episode, Ashley and I talk about what it really means to live with intention, how to get honest about what you really want (even if it’s different from what you wanted five years ago), and how to start making small changes today that lead to a life you’re in love with—not just surviving through.

“Your life is not a to-do list. It’s an experiment.” – Ashley Strong Smith

One of my favorite things Ashley says? That your life is an experiment—and that means you can’t fail. If something doesn’t work, you tweak it. If a change doesn’t stick, you learn and try again. Whether it’s reclaiming 10 minutes for quiet coffee or making room for an after-dinner art table, small shifts lead to massive impact.

So if you’ve ever felt like:
✨You’re living the life you thought you wanted… but it doesn’t feel aligned anymore
✨You’re constantly chasing the next thing on your to-do list
✨You’ve lost connection to what you want and who you are…

This conversation will help you pause, reassess, and get clear on what matters most.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17472563 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2137 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 151 full false The Bigger You Get in Business (+ Life), the More You Have to Say NO to Get More YES’s with Alyssa Lang of Magnetic Profits | Episode 150 The Bigger You Get in Business (+ Life), the More You Have to Say NO to Get More YES’s with Alyssa Lang of Magnetic Profits | Episode 150 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I sit down with Alyssa Lang of Magnetic Profitsfor a powerful conversation on how saying no can open the door to more aligned yeses in both business and life.

In this episode, Alyssa shares:

  • How to live life fully in the most supportive and aligned ways
  • The importance of honoring yourself and your purpose
  • How saying no creates space for your most meaningful yeses
  • Connecting to inner wisdom and embracing your superpower
  • Intentionality in business and leveling up with clarity and confidence

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to cultivate alignment, set boundaries, and create more space for what truly matters.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and take away practical strategies to say yes to the right things and no to what no longer serves you. ✨

About Alyssa : 

I’m a Fractional CFO, Business Advisor,  Bookkeeping Consultant, public speaker, 2x podcast host, two-year nominee for Ignition’s Top 50 Women In Accounting, as well as the Founder of Magnetic Profits, a financial advisory team of experts that help ambitious creatives and service providers tackle their bookkeeping with ease and confidence.

When I am not leading our team of financial professionals, I am spearheading Workflow Queen, a consulting and educational company that has successfully served over 1000+ accountants and bookkeepers from around the world who are seeking to refine their workflows, systems and hire the right team members so they can run their firm with ease and better serve their clients. 👏🏼

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I sit down with Alyssa Lang of Magnetic Profitsfor a powerful conversation on how saying no can open the door to more aligned yeses in both business and life.

In this episode, Alyssa shares:

  • How to live life fully in the most supportive and aligned ways
  • The importance of honoring yourself and your purpose
  • How saying no creates space for your most meaningful yeses
  • Connecting to inner wisdom and embracing your superpower
  • Intentionality in business and leveling up with clarity and confidence

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to cultivate alignment, set boundaries, and create more space for what truly matters.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and take away practical strategies to say yes to the right things and no to what no longer serves you. ✨

About Alyssa : 

I’m a Fractional CFO, Business Advisor,  Bookkeeping Consultant, public speaker, 2x podcast host, two-year nominee for Ignition’s Top 50 Women In Accounting, as well as the Founder of Magnetic Profits, a financial advisory team of experts that help ambitious creatives and service providers tackle their bookkeeping with ease and confidence.

When I am not leading our team of financial professionals, I am spearheading Workflow Queen, a consulting and educational company that has successfully served over 1000+ accountants and bookkeepers from around the world who are seeking to refine their workflows, systems and hire the right team members so they can run their firm with ease and better serve their clients. 👏🏼

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17467870 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2444 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 150 full false Intentionality in Your Environments, Spaces + Home (+ 9 Questions to Root Into) | Episode 149 Intentionality in Your Environments, Spaces + Home (+ 9 Questions to Root Into) | Episode 149 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to bring intentionality into your home, spaces, and environments—and why the energy of your surroundings matters as much as your inner life.

In this episode, I share:

  • Reflections on the one-year anniversary of moving into our new home in Lake Arrowhead, California
  • How I’ve turned our house into a true home, infused with love, purpose, and intention
  • 9 intentional questions to ask yourself about your space, including:
    • What feeling do you want the space to evoke?
    • What role will this space play in your life and for those sharing it?
    • What is the purpose of the space?
    • Who will use it, and how can it support them?
    • How can colors, living things, themes, and signature pieces enhance the space?
    • How to live in your space and re-evaluate over time

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to create spaces that support their life, uplift their energy, and align with their values.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to bring intentionality into your home, spaces, and environments—and why the energy of your surroundings matters as much as your inner life.

In this episode, I share:

  • Reflections on the one-year anniversary of moving into our new home in Lake Arrowhead, California
  • How I’ve turned our house into a true home, infused with love, purpose, and intention
  • 9 intentional questions to ask yourself about your space, including:
    • What feeling do you want the space to evoke?
    • What role will this space play in your life and for those sharing it?
    • What is the purpose of the space?
    • Who will use it, and how can it support them?
    • How can colors, living things, themes, and signature pieces enhance the space?
    • How to live in your space and re-evaluate over time

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to create spaces that support their life, uplift their energy, and align with their values.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to move intentionally through the changing of the seasons, with a focus on welcoming summer with clarity, presence, and purpose.

In this episode, I share:

  • How to check in with yourself in this present moment
  • Reflecting on the seeds you planted in spring and how they’re growing
  • What needs to be done to prepare for summer
  • How to define the intention of the season and the feeling you want to embody and evoke
  • Setting your top 3–5 goals for summer
  • Guided visualization to connect deeply with the energy of summer
  • 11 practical ways to bring more intentionality into your summer, creating space for joy, growth, and alignment

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to flow with the seasons, set clear intentions, and live a more mindful, heart-centered life.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to move intentionally through the changing of the seasons, with a focus on welcoming summer with clarity, presence, and purpose.

In this episode, I share:

  • How to check in with yourself in this present moment
  • Reflecting on the seeds you planted in spring and how they’re growing
  • What needs to be done to prepare for summer
  • How to define the intention of the season and the feeling you want to embody and evoke
  • Setting your top 3–5 goals for summer
  • Guided visualization to connect deeply with the energy of summer
  • 11 practical ways to bring more intentionality into your summer, creating space for joy, growth, and alignment

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to flow with the seasons, set clear intentions, and live a more mindful, heart-centered life.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share! ✨

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17387634 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2156 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 148 full false From Out of the Ashes to a Woman Full of Fire with Alicia Baca Rush | Episode 147 From Out of the Ashes to a Woman Full of Fire with Alicia Baca Rush | Episode 147 Send us Fan Mail

"Cancer took my voice not once, but twice — I've had two tracheostomies. But it also gave me my life. It taught me that even when everything feels broken, there's still a way forward. You just have to keep going — one day at a time!"

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the incredible honor of sitting down with Alicia Baca Rush, a 3x cancer survivor and vocal cord paralysis warrior, in the empowering episode “From Out of the Ashes to a Woman Full of Fire.”

Throughout this conversation, Alicia shares:

  • Her journey as a 3x cancer survivor and living with paralyzed vocal cords
  • The challenges and triumphs of having tracheostomies
  • Empowering herself while moving through life-altering truths
  • The power of morning routines and daily gratitude in reclaiming her life
  • How she holds space for trauma while continuing to grow
  • Moving forward after a near-death experience
  • Insights from her book, The Good Kind of Cancer: Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Day at a Time

This episode is for anyone seeking resilience, inspiration, and the courage to move forward despite life’s hardest challenges.

Listen now on all podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe, rate, and share!

About Alicia : 

Alicia Baca Rush is a thyroid cancer survivor, entrepreneur and advocate for resilience. Living in Lake Arrowhead, California she now dedicates her life to inspiring others facing life-altering challenges to rediscover hope, healing and purpose! 

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"Cancer took my voice not once, but twice — I've had two tracheostomies. But it also gave me my life. It taught me that even when everything feels broken, there's still a way forward. You just have to keep going — one day at a time!"

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the incredible honor of sitting down with Alicia Baca Rush, a 3x cancer survivor and vocal cord paralysis warrior, in the empowering episode “From Out of the Ashes to a Woman Full of Fire.”

Throughout this conversation, Alicia shares:

  • Her journey as a 3x cancer survivor and living with paralyzed vocal cords
  • The challenges and triumphs of having tracheostomies
  • Empowering herself while moving through life-altering truths
  • The power of morning routines and daily gratitude in reclaiming her life
  • How she holds space for trauma while continuing to grow
  • Moving forward after a near-death experience
  • Insights from her book, The Good Kind of Cancer: Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Day at a Time

This episode is for anyone seeking resilience, inspiration, and the courage to move forward despite life’s hardest challenges.

Listen now on all podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe, rate, and share!

About Alicia : 

Alicia Baca Rush is a thyroid cancer survivor, entrepreneur and advocate for resilience. Living in Lake Arrowhead, California she now dedicates her life to inspiring others facing life-altering challenges to rediscover hope, healing and purpose! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17348107 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700 3092 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 147 full false Moving Through Change + Transformation and How to Intentionally Support Yourself | Episode 146 Moving Through Change + Transformation and How to Intentionally Support Yourself | Episode 146 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore “Moving Through Change + Transformation and How to Intentionally Support Yourself.”

Inspired by the changes I’ve been navigating in my personal life and the reflections I’ve witnessed in the lives of my clients and friends, I felt called to share how change shows up, how it feels, and how to move through it with intentional support.

Change can be defined as:

  • The act or instance of making or becoming different
  • To make (someone or something) different; alter or modify

Throughout this episode, I share:

  • What I’ve learned about embracing change
  • Personal indicators that signaled I was moving through transformation
  • My process for intentionally navigating change
  • Practical ways I’ve been supporting myself through transitions
  • Where this journey finds me now

This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, personal growth, or moments of transformation and seeking guidance on how to support themselves with intention, presence, and self-compassion.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore “Moving Through Change + Transformation and How to Intentionally Support Yourself.”

Inspired by the changes I’ve been navigating in my personal life and the reflections I’ve witnessed in the lives of my clients and friends, I felt called to share how change shows up, how it feels, and how to move through it with intentional support.

Change can be defined as:

  • The act or instance of making or becoming different
  • To make (someone or something) different; alter or modify

Throughout this episode, I share:

  • What I’ve learned about embracing change
  • Personal indicators that signaled I was moving through transformation
  • My process for intentionally navigating change
  • Practical ways I’ve been supporting myself through transitions
  • Where this journey finds me now

This episode is for anyone navigating life transitions, personal growth, or moments of transformation and seeking guidance on how to support themselves with intention, presence, and self-compassion.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore “Do You Really Know Yourself? 8 Questions to Root Into What Makes You, You!”

This episode is a deep dive into self-discovery, personal clarity, and reconnecting with what truly matters to you. I share intimate insights into who I am when no one is watching and why it’s so important to really know what makes you, you.

Throughout this episode, we explore these 8 transformative questions:

  1. What is your heart-centered foundation?
  2. What are your biggest hopes + dreams? (Absolutely no limits!)
  3. What are your fears?
  4. Who are you when no one is watching?
  5. What do you love + respect most about yourself?
  6. What does your heart truly want?
  7. What do you want + not want?
  8. What is the legacy that you want to leave?

This episode is for anyone wanting to connect with themselves on a deeper level, uncover clarity, and take intentional action aligned with their values and dreams.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore “Do You Really Know Yourself? 8 Questions to Root Into What Makes You, You!”

This episode is a deep dive into self-discovery, personal clarity, and reconnecting with what truly matters to you. I share intimate insights into who I am when no one is watching and why it’s so important to really know what makes you, you.

Throughout this episode, we explore these 8 transformative questions:

  1. What is your heart-centered foundation?
  2. What are your biggest hopes + dreams? (Absolutely no limits!)
  3. What are your fears?
  4. Who are you when no one is watching?
  5. What do you love + respect most about yourself?
  6. What does your heart truly want?
  7. What do you want + not want?
  8. What is the legacy that you want to leave?

This episode is for anyone wanting to connect with themselves on a deeper level, uncover clarity, and take intentional action aligned with their values and dreams.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a girlfriend who might need a little heart-centered inspiration!

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I sit in conversation with Mindy Kaya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach, and Energy Healer specializing in supporting women and couples through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.

In this episode, we explore finding your light and stepping fully into your authentic self. Mindy and I connect on how to honor growth, change, and transformation, and how to move through discomfort with intentionality and authenticity.

Throughout our conversation, we dive into:

  • Finding your light and embracing your unique pulse and rhythm
  • The invitation to honor growth, change, and transformation
  • How intentionality and authenticity help navigate discomfort
  • Embodiment and listening to where your soul is calling you
  • Sitting in and with truth
  • The importance of daily meditation, spiritual practices, and self-care

This episode is for anyone wanting to reconnect with themselves, step into their light, and live with alignment, authenticity, and heart-centered intention.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please share with a girlfriend or two who could use a little inspiration!

About Mindy : 

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach, and Energy Healer. I specialize in working with Women and Couples going through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Opening doors of conversation, providing healing, and tools around each stage, to ensure you and your partner are prepared, and connected to truth in yourselves, in your marriage, and in your own mission as a growing family. Creating an environment that holds truth, compassion, and pure love. Assisting in clearing the blocks preventing pregnancy, processing shifts in identity, coping through pregnancy anxiety and first time parenthood stressors. Tapping each partner into their intuition, and releasing old beliefs and systems that no longer work for the growing family unit, learning to adapt, release and surrender to the new family unit.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I sit in conversation with Mindy Kaya, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach, and Energy Healer specializing in supporting women and couples through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.

In this episode, we explore finding your light and stepping fully into your authentic self. Mindy and I connect on how to honor growth, change, and transformation, and how to move through discomfort with intentionality and authenticity.

Throughout our conversation, we dive into:

  • Finding your light and embracing your unique pulse and rhythm
  • The invitation to honor growth, change, and transformation
  • How intentionality and authenticity help navigate discomfort
  • Embodiment and listening to where your soul is calling you
  • Sitting in and with truth
  • The importance of daily meditation, spiritual practices, and self-care

This episode is for anyone wanting to reconnect with themselves, step into their light, and live with alignment, authenticity, and heart-centered intention.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please share with a girlfriend or two who could use a little inspiration!

About Mindy : 

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Coach, and Energy Healer. I specialize in working with Women and Couples going through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Opening doors of conversation, providing healing, and tools around each stage, to ensure you and your partner are prepared, and connected to truth in yourselves, in your marriage, and in your own mission as a growing family. Creating an environment that holds truth, compassion, and pure love. Assisting in clearing the blocks preventing pregnancy, processing shifts in identity, coping through pregnancy anxiety and first time parenthood stressors. Tapping each partner into their intuition, and releasing old beliefs and systems that no longer work for the growing family unit, learning to adapt, release and surrender to the new family unit.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17205795 Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2633 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 144 full false A Guide to Being With Yourself: 14 Intentional Practices + Rituals to Embrace All of You | Episode 143 A Guide to Being With Yourself: 14 Intentional Practices + Rituals to Embrace All of You | Episode 143 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to intentionally be with yourselfand embrace all aspects of who you are. In this episode, I share 14 practical rituals and practices designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit—helping you slow down, connect deeply with yourself, and honor your unique rhythm.

Throughout the episode, we dive into practices including:

  • Baths & sensory rituals: Epsom salt, rose petals, essential oils
  • Expanders: Mama cacao ceremonies
  • Self-care treatments: Facials, nails, massage, acupuncture
  • Connecting with your body & nature: Sitting outside, walking without distractions, mindful movement like yoga, Pilates, or dancing
  • Creative self-expression: Drawing, painting, writing, pottery
  • Silence & stillness: Creating space to reflect and recharge
  • Elevating your environment: Luxurious bedding, wellness retreats, spa days
  • Sitting in your joy: Cultivating pleasure and presence in your everyday life

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate intentional self-care practices that support their wellbeing and alignment.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I explore how to intentionally be with yourselfand embrace all aspects of who you are. In this episode, I share 14 practical rituals and practices designed to nurture your body, mind, and spirit—helping you slow down, connect deeply with yourself, and honor your unique rhythm.

Throughout the episode, we dive into practices including:

  • Baths & sensory rituals: Epsom salt, rose petals, essential oils
  • Expanders: Mama cacao ceremonies
  • Self-care treatments: Facials, nails, massage, acupuncture
  • Connecting with your body & nature: Sitting outside, walking without distractions, mindful movement like yoga, Pilates, or dancing
  • Creative self-expression: Drawing, painting, writing, pottery
  • Silence & stillness: Creating space to reflect and recharge
  • Elevating your environment: Luxurious bedding, wellness retreats, spa days
  • Sitting in your joy: Cultivating pleasure and presence in your everyday life

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate intentional self-care practices that support their wellbeing and alignment.

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"We do not come to a finish line, only become more aligned!"

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I guide you through eight actionable steps to curate a life that you love—rooted in intention, alignment, and heart-centered living.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Life updates and reflections, including navigating loss and change
  • A centering, guided meditation to connect more deeply with your heart
  • How to create a heart-centered foundation and ask life-provoking questions
  • The eight steps to intentionally curate your life, including:
    • Rooting into your heart-centered foundation
    • Inviting in your common denominators
    • Defining your non-negotiables
    • Setting boundaries to protect your energy and alignment
    • Practicing honesty with yourself
    • Checking in and course-correcting regularly
    • Honoring and celebrating yourself and the process
    • Repeating the cycle to continue growth and expansion

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to create clarity, connection, and alignment in their life—and take practical steps to design a life that feels truly theirs.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

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"We do not come to a finish line, only become more aligned!"

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I guide you through eight actionable steps to curate a life that you love—rooted in intention, alignment, and heart-centered living.

In this episode, we explore:

  • Life updates and reflections, including navigating loss and change
  • A centering, guided meditation to connect more deeply with your heart
  • How to create a heart-centered foundation and ask life-provoking questions
  • The eight steps to intentionally curate your life, including:
    • Rooting into your heart-centered foundation
    • Inviting in your common denominators
    • Defining your non-negotiables
    • Setting boundaries to protect your energy and alignment
    • Practicing honesty with yourself
    • Checking in and course-correcting regularly
    • Honoring and celebrating yourself and the process
    • Repeating the cycle to continue growth and expansion

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to create clarity, connection, and alignment in their life—and take practical steps to design a life that feels truly theirs.

Listen now on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the incredible honor of sitting with Hunter Clarke-Fields, #1 Best Selling Author of Raising Good Humans, for a deep dive into mindful parenting.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The intention and inspiration behind writing Raising Good Humans
  • How hard conversations with your children can become life-changing lessons
  • The power of modeling goodness and empathy to raise compassionate humans
  • Using personal struggles as opportunities for growth and teaching
  • Cultivating presence, mindfulness, and awareness in parenting
  • Exploring curiosity and making intentional choices that align with your values

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone interested in conscious communication and self-awareness, this episode is full of actionable insights to support mindful, intentional parenting.

Listen on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please share with a friend, subscribe, rate, and review!

About Hunter : 

Hunter Clarke-Fields is the number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” (over 500k sold in 17 languages) and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast), global speaker, Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Certification program. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide.Her work has appeared in CNBC Make It, Parade, Motherhood Moment, The Hollywood Digest, along with NBC Boston, ABC Portland, NBC Milwaukee, FOX29 Philadelphia, and CBS South Bend, Kansas Public Radio, and many podcasts. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft!

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I have the incredible honor of sitting with Hunter Clarke-Fields, #1 Best Selling Author of Raising Good Humans, for a deep dive into mindful parenting.

In this episode, we explore:

  • The intention and inspiration behind writing Raising Good Humans
  • How hard conversations with your children can become life-changing lessons
  • The power of modeling goodness and empathy to raise compassionate humans
  • Using personal struggles as opportunities for growth and teaching
  • Cultivating presence, mindfulness, and awareness in parenting
  • Exploring curiosity and making intentional choices that align with your values

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or someone interested in conscious communication and self-awareness, this episode is full of actionable insights to support mindful, intentional parenting.

Listen on all podcast platforms, and if it resonates, please share with a friend, subscribe, rate, and review!

About Hunter : 

Hunter Clarke-Fields is the number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” (over 500k sold in 17 languages) and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast), global speaker, Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Certification program. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in meditation and yoga practices and has taught mindfulness to thousands worldwide.Her work has appeared in CNBC Make It, Parade, Motherhood Moment, The Hollywood Digest, along with NBC Boston, ABC Portland, NBC Milwaukee, FOX29 Philadelphia, and CBS South Bend, Kansas Public Radio, and many podcasts. She is the mother of two active daughters, who challenge her everyday to hone her craft!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17108029 Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 3571 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 141 full false Living with Intention Does Not Equal Having It All Figured Out (+ 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Along the Way) | Episode 140 Living with Intention Does Not Equal Having It All Figured Out (+ 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Along the Way) | Episode 140 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I vulnerably share what it really means to live with intention—even when you don’t have it all figured out.

In this episode, I dive into:

  • What living with intention truly looks and feels like
  • Past beliefs and patterns I’ve carried and how they shaped me
  • Compassionately holding non-judgmental space to meet and witness your own light and truth
  • Navigating change, transitions, and life in flux
  • Setting boundaries as a tool to create safety and alignment
  • How all of this has led me to embrace new truths and beliefs
  • 8 guiding questions to help you root into your own intentional journey

Whether you’re seeking clarity, alignment, or just a gentle reminder to slow down and honor your process, this episode is full of reflections and practices to support your path.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I vulnerably share what it really means to live with intention—even when you don’t have it all figured out.

In this episode, I dive into:

  • What living with intention truly looks and feels like
  • Past beliefs and patterns I’ve carried and how they shaped me
  • Compassionately holding non-judgmental space to meet and witness your own light and truth
  • Navigating change, transitions, and life in flux
  • Setting boundaries as a tool to create safety and alignment
  • How all of this has led me to embrace new truths and beliefs
  • 8 guiding questions to help you root into your own intentional journey

Whether you’re seeking clarity, alignment, or just a gentle reminder to slow down and honor your process, this episode is full of reflections and practices to support your path.

Listen on all podcast platforms, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17058811 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700 1725 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 140 full false 14 of My Favorite Tools in My Tool-Belt This Season | Episode 139 14 of My Favorite Tools in My Tool-Belt This Season | Episode 139 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I share 14 of my favorite tools and practices that keep me intentional and aligned in this season of life.

Inspired by questions from my community about how I stay grounded, intentional, and connected, this episode dives into tools that shift with the seasons and support both daily life and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Morning pages and reflective writing
  • Scents, rituals, and sensory inspiration
  • Time in nature and in water
  • Sitting with Mama Cacao
  • Supportive music and books
  • Honoring your body through self-care
  • Daily and weekly reflection plus re-evaluating your calendar
  • Creating a weekly roadmap
  • Intentional family time
  • Space and care for your home
  • Connection to spirit and your co-creator
  • How to cultivate ongoing inspiration

Whether you’re seeking new ways to live intentionally or looking to expand your self-care toolkit, these practices are designed to inspire and support you in your current season.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I share 14 of my favorite tools and practices that keep me intentional and aligned in this season of life.

Inspired by questions from my community about how I stay grounded, intentional, and connected, this episode dives into tools that shift with the seasons and support both daily life and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • Morning pages and reflective writing
  • Scents, rituals, and sensory inspiration
  • Time in nature and in water
  • Sitting with Mama Cacao
  • Supportive music and books
  • Honoring your body through self-care
  • Daily and weekly reflection plus re-evaluating your calendar
  • Creating a weekly roadmap
  • Intentional family time
  • Space and care for your home
  • Connection to spirit and your co-creator
  • How to cultivate ongoing inspiration

Whether you’re seeking new ways to live intentionally or looking to expand your self-care toolkit, these practices are designed to inspire and support you in your current season.

Tune in on all podcast platforms, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-17018034 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2988 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 139 full false From the Grey Area of Life with Katie Jacobson, Artist | Episode 138 From the Grey Area of Life with Katie Jacobson, Artist | Episode 138 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for my first-ever in-person interview with artist Katie Jacobson as we explore “From the Grey Area of Life.”

In this inspiring conversation, we dive into:

  • The joys of spending the day in the mountains and connecting in person
  • Rooting your life in gratitude and the work it takes to make it a foundation
  • Taking big risks and trusting your intuition to guide you
  • The power of artistic expression through Katie’s charcoal drawings
  • Living in alignment with your truth and creative gifts
  • Her recent publication of her first book
  • And so much more about navigating life’s grey areas with intention and authenticity

If you’re seeking inspiration, insight, and a reminder to embrace life’s uncertainties with curiosity, this episode is for you.

Tune in on all podcast platforms and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

About Katie : 

Hailing from The Whitsundays, Australia, Katie now resides in Southern California. With only a few rudimentary art classes under her belt, Katie's creative output is a testament to the power of self-taught ingenuity and perseverance. 

Much of Katie's inspiration was born from her zest for life and thirst for adventure. This has led her to explore many corners of the globe, all the while immersing herself in the wonders of both land and sea. This journey has been the crucible for her artistic expression; where obscure imagination meets real life observation, Katie invites the viewer to experience an alternative viewpoint. One that challenges conventional thought and sparks imagination, offering the viewer of her work an alternative perspective to ponder.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for my first-ever in-person interview with artist Katie Jacobson as we explore “From the Grey Area of Life.”

In this inspiring conversation, we dive into:

  • The joys of spending the day in the mountains and connecting in person
  • Rooting your life in gratitude and the work it takes to make it a foundation
  • Taking big risks and trusting your intuition to guide you
  • The power of artistic expression through Katie’s charcoal drawings
  • Living in alignment with your truth and creative gifts
  • Her recent publication of her first book
  • And so much more about navigating life’s grey areas with intention and authenticity

If you’re seeking inspiration, insight, and a reminder to embrace life’s uncertainties with curiosity, this episode is for you.

Tune in on all podcast platforms and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend!

About Katie : 

Hailing from The Whitsundays, Australia, Katie now resides in Southern California. With only a few rudimentary art classes under her belt, Katie's creative output is a testament to the power of self-taught ingenuity and perseverance. 

Much of Katie's inspiration was born from her zest for life and thirst for adventure. This has led her to explore many corners of the globe, all the while immersing herself in the wonders of both land and sea. This journey has been the crucible for her artistic expression; where obscure imagination meets real life observation, Katie invites the viewer to experience an alternative viewpoint. One that challenges conventional thought and sparks imagination, offering the viewer of her work an alternative perspective to ponder.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I vulnerably share 10 intentional actions I took to honor my truth and come back home to myself.

Throughout this episode, I take you step by step through my journey, including:

  • Getting real with what was truly present in my life
  • Reflecting on where I had been and where I wanted to go
  • Reaching out to safe, supportive friends
  • Taking immediate action with 10 specific, intentional steps
  • Disconnecting from social media to create space
  • Journaling deeply and consistently
  • Working with a business coach for guidance
  • Creating intentional space in both life and business
  • Getting trained with Mama Cacao and reconnecting to my heart-centered foundation
  • Honing boundaries, clarifying my schedule, and staying honest with myself and others

This episode is for anyone who wants to reconnect with themselves, create space for truth, and take intentional steps toward living a life aligned with their heart.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I vulnerably share 10 intentional actions I took to honor my truth and come back home to myself.

Throughout this episode, I take you step by step through my journey, including:

  • Getting real with what was truly present in my life
  • Reflecting on where I had been and where I wanted to go
  • Reaching out to safe, supportive friends
  • Taking immediate action with 10 specific, intentional steps
  • Disconnecting from social media to create space
  • Journaling deeply and consistently
  • Working with a business coach for guidance
  • Creating intentional space in both life and business
  • Getting trained with Mama Cacao and reconnecting to my heart-centered foundation
  • Honing boundaries, clarifying my schedule, and staying honest with myself and others

This episode is for anyone who wants to reconnect with themselves, create space for truth, and take intentional steps toward living a life aligned with their heart.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I dive into enjoying the transition into spring and embracing the energy of new growth.

In this episode, I guide you through a reflective and intentional approach to spring, including:

  • Reflecting on the past season and where you are now
  • Identifying the seeds already present in your life and their stages: germinating, ready to plant, or needing nurture
  • Exploring how to tend to your seeds with intention and care
  • Giving yourself permission to soften and embrace the feminine, receptive energy of spring
  • Answering the question: what is spring wanting you to do?
  • Saying yes to the opportunities and inspiration that arise
  • Sharing some of my favorite springtime rituals to ignite growth, creativity, and joy

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to align with the season, plant meaningful seeds, and cultivate a life full of intentional action and inspiration.

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Tune into this week’s episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I dive into enjoying the transition into spring and embracing the energy of new growth.

In this episode, I guide you through a reflective and intentional approach to spring, including:

  • Reflecting on the past season and where you are now
  • Identifying the seeds already present in your life and their stages: germinating, ready to plant, or needing nurture
  • Exploring how to tend to your seeds with intention and care
  • Giving yourself permission to soften and embrace the feminine, receptive energy of spring
  • Answering the question: what is spring wanting you to do?
  • Saying yes to the opportunities and inspiration that arise
  • Sharing some of my favorite springtime rituals to ignite growth, creativity, and joy

This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to align with the season, plant meaningful seeds, and cultivate a life full of intentional action and inspiration.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16852715 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2288 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 136 full false Trusting Your Inner Compass: Living Intuitively with Dana Whitby, Creator of The Inner Compass Oracle | Episode 135 Trusting Your Inner Compass: Living Intuitively with Dana Whitby, Creator of The Inner Compass Oracle | Episode 135 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a super yummy deep dive with Dana Whitby, the Creator of The Inner Compass Oracle as we deep dive into, "Trusting Your Inner Compass: Living Intuitively!" 

Our conversation flows for the present moment, intentionality in motherhood, moving through a spiritual awakening, tuning into one's gifts, how to make shifts and truly the power behind each and everyone of us honoring our innate intuitive nature! 

About Dana : 

Dana Whitby is a Tarot and oracle card reader, Holy Fire Reiki Master, regression therapist, and intuition teacher who helps intuitive women strengthen their connection to their inner wisdom. As the creator of The Inner Compass Oracle, Dana empowers others to trust their intuition in all areas of life. Through her oracle deck, readings, courses, sound healings, and membership, she makes the mystical practical, helping others navigate their spiritual journey with clarity, confidence, and a touch of humor.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a super yummy deep dive with Dana Whitby, the Creator of The Inner Compass Oracle as we deep dive into, "Trusting Your Inner Compass: Living Intuitively!" 

Our conversation flows for the present moment, intentionality in motherhood, moving through a spiritual awakening, tuning into one's gifts, how to make shifts and truly the power behind each and everyone of us honoring our innate intuitive nature! 

About Dana : 

Dana Whitby is a Tarot and oracle card reader, Holy Fire Reiki Master, regression therapist, and intuition teacher who helps intuitive women strengthen their connection to their inner wisdom. As the creator of The Inner Compass Oracle, Dana empowers others to trust their intuition in all areas of life. Through her oracle deck, readings, courses, sound healings, and membership, she makes the mystical practical, helping others navigate their spiritual journey with clarity, confidence, and a touch of humor.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16788718 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700 3010 intention, intentional living, heart centered, oracle, oracle deck, spirituality, intuition, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work 135 full false Get real real with what's real : finding the balance between honoring the season you’re in and softening the planning of the next | Episode 134 Get real real with what's real : finding the balance between honoring the season you’re in and softening the planning of the next | Episode 134 Send us Fan Mail

Inspired by life as of late and getting REAL REAL WITH WHATS REAL in my life, this week on my podcast, “Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast,” I really deep dive into “Get real real with what's real : finding the balance between honoring the season you’re in and softening the planning of the next!" 

What's shared? Well, let me take you back… last year wrecked me. I did absolutely everything I could to be the healthiest, happiest, most present + intentional expression through such deep trauma, grief + pain and it worked. It held me up, it kept me feeling rooted, whole + complete, until it didn’t. Until I realized that my feet, although planted on this earth, are so wobbly. My soul is tired. My breath is shallow. And my heart is yearning for deep, raw, old-school, authentic connection. That I am being called to do life, live within this business + share myself in a way that's different from what has been. Hear me when I say, I have NO idea what this is going to unfold as, I am just following the nudges + listening to the voices.

As a result, for the first time in far too long, I have the capacity to fully support myself, my loved ones and my community in a way that I had been missing for far too long. There is a peace, a presence, a deep connectivity that is unfolding with my clients and community that is truly what I call raw beauty. This deep desire to protect my little family, peace and honor the contentment that is present. A season and space I am so deeply grateful to be in. 

So I ask you, how can you get REAL REAL WITH WHATS REAL? 

Throughout the episode not only do I share all that I've moved through to get real real with what's real in my life, but I also share … 

  • What this actually means
  • How to reflect on this in your very life
  • How to identify and honor the season you're in
  • While keeping in mind your next season

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Inspired by life as of late and getting REAL REAL WITH WHATS REAL in my life, this week on my podcast, “Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast,” I really deep dive into “Get real real with what's real : finding the balance between honoring the season you’re in and softening the planning of the next!" 

What's shared? Well, let me take you back… last year wrecked me. I did absolutely everything I could to be the healthiest, happiest, most present + intentional expression through such deep trauma, grief + pain and it worked. It held me up, it kept me feeling rooted, whole + complete, until it didn’t. Until I realized that my feet, although planted on this earth, are so wobbly. My soul is tired. My breath is shallow. And my heart is yearning for deep, raw, old-school, authentic connection. That I am being called to do life, live within this business + share myself in a way that's different from what has been. Hear me when I say, I have NO idea what this is going to unfold as, I am just following the nudges + listening to the voices.

As a result, for the first time in far too long, I have the capacity to fully support myself, my loved ones and my community in a way that I had been missing for far too long. There is a peace, a presence, a deep connectivity that is unfolding with my clients and community that is truly what I call raw beauty. This deep desire to protect my little family, peace and honor the contentment that is present. A season and space I am so deeply grateful to be in. 

So I ask you, how can you get REAL REAL WITH WHATS REAL? 

Throughout the episode not only do I share all that I've moved through to get real real with what's real in my life, but I also share … 

  • What this actually means
  • How to reflect on this in your very life
  • How to identify and honor the season you're in
  • While keeping in mind your next season

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16768073 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700 2316 intention, intentional living, live with intention, personal growth, personal development, daily habits, self help, self work, community, fall in love with your life, dream life 134 full false BONUS : [REPLAY] Embracing polarities during the seasons of life with FLOW from Omni Mindfulness Podcast | Episode 133 BONUS : [REPLAY] Embracing polarities during the seasons of life with FLOW from Omni Mindfulness Podcast | Episode 133 Send us Fan Mail

Oh my gratitude! I had the most beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with and being interviewed by Shilpa Lewis for her podcast, “Omni Mindfulness Podcast!” 

Our conversation so organically talked about the why behind moving from courage to intention, how to find flow with life, rooting into intentionality and the power behind creating a “heart-centered foundation!”

She shared so beautifully, “Ashley's journey of embracing life's seasons with courage and flow is a testament to the power of intentional living. She shares her story of transformation— from exploring the world (living in 4 countries, visiting another 10, and an additional 15 States) and humanity through the lens of her photography, exploring her inner world through yoga training, to becoming a courage coach and intentional living advocate as well as becoming the host of the wildly successful podcast Living an Intentional Life. Her work revolves around creating space for women to explore their passions and live authentically. In this episode, Ashley reminds us that the small, intentional actions we take daily can guide us toward a life that feels both purposeful and aligned with our true selves.”

  • Insights from this episode: The Path of Evolution:
    • ​Ashley redefines life's transitions as an evolution, not just a series of challenges. She reflects on her journey and the importance of embracing change with curiosity and openness.
  •  From Courage to Intentional Living:
    • ​Ashley discusses how courage serves as the starting point for intentional living, but intentionality brings a deeper sense of purpose. By taking small, intentional steps, we align our actions with our values and dreams.
  •  Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation:
    • ​Ashley emphasizes the importance of building a foundation rooted in authenticity and heart-centered living. She shares how asking essential questions about values and passions can guide us to live in alignment with our truest selves.

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Oh my gratitude! I had the most beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with and being interviewed by Shilpa Lewis for her podcast, “Omni Mindfulness Podcast!” 

Our conversation so organically talked about the why behind moving from courage to intention, how to find flow with life, rooting into intentionality and the power behind creating a “heart-centered foundation!”

She shared so beautifully, “Ashley's journey of embracing life's seasons with courage and flow is a testament to the power of intentional living. She shares her story of transformation— from exploring the world (living in 4 countries, visiting another 10, and an additional 15 States) and humanity through the lens of her photography, exploring her inner world through yoga training, to becoming a courage coach and intentional living advocate as well as becoming the host of the wildly successful podcast Living an Intentional Life. Her work revolves around creating space for women to explore their passions and live authentically. In this episode, Ashley reminds us that the small, intentional actions we take daily can guide us toward a life that feels both purposeful and aligned with our true selves.”

  • Insights from this episode: The Path of Evolution:
    • ​Ashley redefines life's transitions as an evolution, not just a series of challenges. She reflects on her journey and the importance of embracing change with curiosity and openness.
  •  From Courage to Intentional Living:
    • ​Ashley discusses how courage serves as the starting point for intentional living, but intentionality brings a deeper sense of purpose. By taking small, intentional steps, we align our actions with our values and dreams.
  •  Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation:
    • ​Ashley emphasizes the importance of building a foundation rooted in authenticity and heart-centered living. She shares how asking essential questions about values and passions can guide us to live in alignment with our truest selves.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16727757 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2579 133 full false Intentional Listening with LD Nicola, Nationally Acclaimed Singer | Episode 132 Intentional Listening with LD Nicola, Nationally Acclaimed Singer | Episode 132 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I have the insane honor of sitting in an intimate conversation with Nationally Acclaimed Singer LD Nicola for a deep dive into "Intentional Listening." 

She shares her journey of going absolutely all a dream planted deep within her heart, what has unfolded since making that very decision and all she does on a daily basis to stay connected, committed to and trust in this very dream. 

Her voice, is one that creates change. One so angelic and piercing that tears immediately form, chills consume to skin and your heart opens. Listen here - https://www.elleditmusic.com/listen

About LD : 

LD Nicola is a nationally acclaimed singer who has performed in over 100 venues in over 40 states, in front of well over 300,000 people. She is a member of the Recording Academy and has released 5 EPs and 2 Singles which she has toured extensively throughout North America. 

LD’s classical training began at age 9 in Seattle, Washington as a member of The Northwest Girl Choir with whom she competed nation-wide. She continued her classical training and began studying opera throughout high school and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University where she now sits on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Council.  

Steve Wozniak once Tweeted, “Her singing and music put me in heaven” from his balcony seat at her performance at The Chapel in the Mission in San Francisco. 

Allen Foster of AXS media, wrote in his review of her first music video release in 2015, “She spins magic from her heart through her lips to create songs that are more powerful than mere words and music.”

LD is an accomplished off-shore sailor of wooden tall ships, a master certificate holder of numerous therapeutic modalities, and seasoned self-sufficient traveling musician.

The soon to be released Elle Dit collaboration with Julie Flanders and Emil Adler if October Project represents a clean break from her earlier solo career in order that the LD persona may emerge as a self-contained and singular voice without predefined origins or expectation.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I have the insane honor of sitting in an intimate conversation with Nationally Acclaimed Singer LD Nicola for a deep dive into "Intentional Listening." 

She shares her journey of going absolutely all a dream planted deep within her heart, what has unfolded since making that very decision and all she does on a daily basis to stay connected, committed to and trust in this very dream. 

Her voice, is one that creates change. One so angelic and piercing that tears immediately form, chills consume to skin and your heart opens. Listen here - https://www.elleditmusic.com/listen

About LD : 

LD Nicola is a nationally acclaimed singer who has performed in over 100 venues in over 40 states, in front of well over 300,000 people. She is a member of the Recording Academy and has released 5 EPs and 2 Singles which she has toured extensively throughout North America. 

LD’s classical training began at age 9 in Seattle, Washington as a member of The Northwest Girl Choir with whom she competed nation-wide. She continued her classical training and began studying opera throughout high school and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University where she now sits on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Council.  

Steve Wozniak once Tweeted, “Her singing and music put me in heaven” from his balcony seat at her performance at The Chapel in the Mission in San Francisco. 

Allen Foster of AXS media, wrote in his review of her first music video release in 2015, “She spins magic from her heart through her lips to create songs that are more powerful than mere words and music.”

LD is an accomplished off-shore sailor of wooden tall ships, a master certificate holder of numerous therapeutic modalities, and seasoned self-sufficient traveling musician.

The soon to be released Elle Dit collaboration with Julie Flanders and Emil Adler if October Project represents a clean break from her earlier solo career in order that the LD persona may emerge as a self-contained and singular voice without predefined origins or expectation.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16706291 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0800 3380 full false The power of intentionality : Stop waiting for your life to be what you want it to be, make it what you want now | Episode 131 The power of intentionality : Stop waiting for your life to be what you want it to be, make it what you want now | Episode 131 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "The power of intentionality : Stop waiting for your life to be what you want it to be, make it what you want now!"

This is a very detailed episode moving through : 

  • What is intention? 
  • What is intentionality? 
  • How does living an intentional life support making your life what you want it to be? 
  • What practices do you have with yourself to connect deeper to your innate truth? 
  • Do you have a clear vision for what you want your life to be? 
  • What are you waiting for? 
    • What is holding you back? 
    • How are you playing small? 
    • What are your limiting beliefs? 
    • What really is stopping you from taking action today? 
  • And ending with... 
    • How can you start to take small intentional aligned action today? 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "The power of intentionality : Stop waiting for your life to be what you want it to be, make it what you want now!"

This is a very detailed episode moving through : 

  • What is intention? 
  • What is intentionality? 
  • How does living an intentional life support making your life what you want it to be? 
  • What practices do you have with yourself to connect deeper to your innate truth? 
  • Do you have a clear vision for what you want your life to be? 
  • What are you waiting for? 
    • What is holding you back? 
    • How are you playing small? 
    • What are your limiting beliefs? 
    • What really is stopping you from taking action today? 
  • And ending with... 
    • How can you start to take small intentional aligned action today? 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16685980 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 3202 personal growth, personal development, self help, self work, self awareness, heart centered, love yourself, intention, intentionality, growth, high achiever 131 full false What it feels like to live an intentional life with Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography | Episode 130 What it feels like to live an intentional life with Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography | Episode 130 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" as I had the most beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography where she shares, "What it feels like to live an intentional life!"

As we move through the episode, Marcy shares : 

  • An interview with photographer Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography
  • Curating and living an intentional life
  • Intentionally building a business to honor the lifestyle you desire
  • Following your joy
  • The life changing benefits of community over competition and building community
  • Leaving the corporate world to follow a dream of being an entrepreneur (more specifically as a photographer )
  • Investing in yourself
  • And oh so much more!

About Marcy : 

Marcy Browe is a personal branding photographer, who works with women to help them attract their right fit clients. 

Before taking her long-time passion for photography and becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Marcy worked for major companies in marketing and sales. This year, Marcy is celebrating 10 years as a business owner, where she blends her extensive business and marketing experience with her creative side to create photos for people who care about the impression they make and the impact they create.  

As an avid lover of all things outdoors, Marcy takes pride in running an environmentally conscious business. When she's not photographing, she can be found surfing, biking, hiking, camping or practicing yoga. 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" as I had the most beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography where she shares, "What it feels like to live an intentional life!"

As we move through the episode, Marcy shares : 

  • An interview with photographer Marcy Browe of Marcy Browe Photography
  • Curating and living an intentional life
  • Intentionally building a business to honor the lifestyle you desire
  • Following your joy
  • The life changing benefits of community over competition and building community
  • Leaving the corporate world to follow a dream of being an entrepreneur (more specifically as a photographer )
  • Investing in yourself
  • And oh so much more!

About Marcy : 

Marcy Browe is a personal branding photographer, who works with women to help them attract their right fit clients. 

Before taking her long-time passion for photography and becoming a full-time entrepreneur, Marcy worked for major companies in marketing and sales. This year, Marcy is celebrating 10 years as a business owner, where she blends her extensive business and marketing experience with her creative side to create photos for people who care about the impression they make and the impact they create.  

As an avid lover of all things outdoors, Marcy takes pride in running an environmentally conscious business. When she's not photographing, she can be found surfing, biking, hiking, camping or practicing yoga. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16642602 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 3461 fall in love with your life, intention, Intentioanl life, personal growth, personal development, love your life, self help, high achiever, spiritual, self love 130 full false Move from the should’s and supposed-to’s of life into deep knowing, inspiration and the want to’s of life | Episode 129 Move from the should’s and supposed-to’s of life into deep knowing, inspiration and the want to’s of life | Episode 129 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "Move from the should’s and supposed-to’s of life into deep knowing, inspiration and the want to’s of life!" 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16600356 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2606 fall in love with your life, intention, Intentioanl life, personal growth, personal development, love your life, self help, high achiever, spiritual, self love, should, supposed to 129 full false Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance with Patricia J Crane, Ph.D. of Heal Your Life Training | Episode 128 Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance with Patricia J Crane, Ph.D. of Heal Your Life Training | Episode 128 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a conversation with Patricia J Crane, Ph.D. of Heal Your Life Training around "Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance!" 

We have the most beautiful conversation that deep dives into the profound changes that meditation brought into her life, the legacy of Louise Hay that she carries out as part of her lives purpose, the profound + supportive nature of positive affirmations and really honoring that inner voice! 

Tune in on all places you find your podcast! 

About Patricia : 

Patricia J. Crane, Ph.D. . completed her doctorate at Claremont Graduate University in social psychology with a special focus on wellness programs at the workplace. During that time she administered a wellness program for 5 companies with a total of 6,000 employees and led numerous Stress Management programs, both for companies and as an instructor at a local university. Subsequently, she became an intern with a humanistic psychologist and completed 3,000 clinical hours and written exams to become a licensed clinical psychologist in California. In addition, Patricia has been privileged to study personally with best-selling author Louise Hay. They met when Louise was leading one week intensives. Patricia was then asked to join the Heal Your Life® staff for the intensives and later personally chosen by Louise to lead the powerful Love Yourself, Heal Your Life® workshop. Leading this workshop evolved into a worldwide training program for Heal Your Life® teachers, coaches, and trainers.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a conversation with Patricia J Crane, Ph.D. of Heal Your Life Training around "Trust Your Heart, Follow Your Inner Guidance!" 

We have the most beautiful conversation that deep dives into the profound changes that meditation brought into her life, the legacy of Louise Hay that she carries out as part of her lives purpose, the profound + supportive nature of positive affirmations and really honoring that inner voice! 

Tune in on all places you find your podcast! 

About Patricia : 

Patricia J. Crane, Ph.D. . completed her doctorate at Claremont Graduate University in social psychology with a special focus on wellness programs at the workplace. During that time she administered a wellness program for 5 companies with a total of 6,000 employees and led numerous Stress Management programs, both for companies and as an instructor at a local university. Subsequently, she became an intern with a humanistic psychologist and completed 3,000 clinical hours and written exams to become a licensed clinical psychologist in California. In addition, Patricia has been privileged to study personally with best-selling author Louise Hay. They met when Louise was leading one week intensives. Patricia was then asked to join the Heal Your Life® staff for the intensives and later personally chosen by Louise to lead the powerful Love Yourself, Heal Your Life® workshop. Leading this workshop evolved into a worldwide training program for Heal Your Life® teachers, coaches, and trainers.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16558814 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2939 personal growth, personal development, Louise Hay, heal your life, intention, intentionality, spiritually, growth mindset, heart centered 128 full false Connecting your heart + mind : two foundational practices to living a more heart-centered life | Episode 127 Connecting your heart + mind : two foundational practices to living a more heart-centered life | Episode 127 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I move through "Connecting your heart + mind : two foundational practices to living a more heart-centered life," Episode 127!

For connecting to your heart, I guide you through "Creating a heart-centered foundation," a practice that I use regularly in my personal life and the foundation in my business to really connect to your heart and who you are at your center.

And for connecting to your mind, I guide you through a serious of questions to ask yourself to organize everything that is placed on your heart + swirling in your mind with the intention to create one small action, then allowing that action to gain momentum, leading to bigger actions!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I move through "Connecting your heart + mind : two foundational practices to living a more heart-centered life," Episode 127!

For connecting to your heart, I guide you through "Creating a heart-centered foundation," a practice that I use regularly in my personal life and the foundation in my business to really connect to your heart and who you are at your center.

And for connecting to your mind, I guide you through a serious of questions to ask yourself to organize everything that is placed on your heart + swirling in your mind with the intention to create one small action, then allowing that action to gain momentum, leading to bigger actions!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16518374 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 2068 heart centered, aligned life, intention, intentionality, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, personal growth tools 127 full false Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski, Marketing agent and lifestyle blogger | Episode 126 Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski, Marketing agent and lifestyle blogger | Episode 126 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into Episode 126 of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski, Marketing agent and lifestyle blogger!"

This is an inspirational episode where Bri shares all things following your heart and pursuing your dreams and how she's done that in her very real life!

Tune in on all places you find your podcasts!

About Bri :
Bri is an author, creative director, graphic designer, food + lifestyle blogger based in San Diego. Her marketing agency specializes in branding and content creation for food + lifestyle brands.

Bri published her first cookbook, Cooking With Kids to help parents teach kids how to cook. She writes and photographs her recipes while creating memories with her kids.

Her marketing agency and lifestyle blog, BriGeeski Inc., actively works with clients and brands to bring creative marketing solutions to life.

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Tune into Episode 126 of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Pursuing Dreams with Bri Geeski, Marketing agent and lifestyle blogger!"

This is an inspirational episode where Bri shares all things following your heart and pursuing your dreams and how she's done that in her very real life!

Tune in on all places you find your podcasts!

About Bri :
Bri is an author, creative director, graphic designer, food + lifestyle blogger based in San Diego. Her marketing agency specializes in branding and content creation for food + lifestyle brands.

Bri published her first cookbook, Cooking With Kids to help parents teach kids how to cook. She writes and photographs her recipes while creating memories with her kids.

Her marketing agency and lifestyle blog, BriGeeski Inc., actively works with clients and brands to bring creative marketing solutions to life.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16486335 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2018 126 full false Staying grounded in yourself when there is chaos around you! | Episode 125 Staying grounded in yourself when there is chaos around you! | Episode 125 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" where I deep dive into "Staying grounded in yourself when there is chaos around you!"

With all that is happening in the world, this episode is a BIG HUG of support, encouragement and tangible tools to try on focusing on FOUR major categories to reflect on to stay grounded within yourself when there is chaos (pain, anger, trauma, etc) around you! 

These include :
1. Safe spaces (starting within yourself)
2. Communication
3. Rooting into your own energy 
4. Inspiration + spirit heightened.

For each category, I deep dive into dozens of practices to try on in your very real life! Tune in on all places you find your podcasts + share with a friend!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" where I deep dive into "Staying grounded in yourself when there is chaos around you!"

With all that is happening in the world, this episode is a BIG HUG of support, encouragement and tangible tools to try on focusing on FOUR major categories to reflect on to stay grounded within yourself when there is chaos (pain, anger, trauma, etc) around you! 

These include :
1. Safe spaces (starting within yourself)
2. Communication
3. Rooting into your own energy 
4. Inspiration + spirit heightened.

For each category, I deep dive into dozens of practices to try on in your very real life! Tune in on all places you find your podcasts + share with a friend!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16473182 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2584 125 full false A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons, Life Coach for the Sober Curious | Episode 124 A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons, Life Coach for the Sober Curious | Episode 124 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" for A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons, Life Coach for the Sober Curious!

Our conversation moves through all things being "sober curious," how to stay curious in life in general, the power behind solicitude and really understanding one's WHY and how to stay inquisitive with all that life is!

About Jennifer :
My parents were sixteen when I was born. Having grown up in a small midwestern town, the culture of my upbringing was more often than not – centered around alcohol. It’s just what people did to ‘have fun.’ So. I lived & I learned…

Throughout my triple decades of drinking, I kept it together. Most of the time. Life of the party. Played sports. Masters Degree at age twenty-two. California Credentialed Teacher. Entrepreneur. Obtained three more certifications related to psychology & helping others. Raised two healthy kids. Crafty DIY’er. Tidy house. Zero debt. Loyal Friend.

But, through all of it, I leaned a little too hard on alcohol as my escape. I had my share of regrets & I can’t count the times I said, “I’m never drinking again.” As I got older, I noticed my hangovers became worse. Alcohol had a grip on my mind & my body. But, I still made excuses to justify my drinking.

One glass of wine became a bottle of wine. I set rules. I broke them. After getting a phone call, out of the blue, that a good friend of mine died in her sleep from alcoholism; I was done. I declared that phone call as my ‘rock bottom.’  In her honor, I have not had one drop of alcohol since. I got a grip on my drinking & made my physical, mental and spiritual health my top priority.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentioanl Life Podcast" for A Ball of Yarn with Jennifer Lyons, Life Coach for the Sober Curious!

Our conversation moves through all things being "sober curious," how to stay curious in life in general, the power behind solicitude and really understanding one's WHY and how to stay inquisitive with all that life is!

About Jennifer :
My parents were sixteen when I was born. Having grown up in a small midwestern town, the culture of my upbringing was more often than not – centered around alcohol. It’s just what people did to ‘have fun.’ So. I lived & I learned…

Throughout my triple decades of drinking, I kept it together. Most of the time. Life of the party. Played sports. Masters Degree at age twenty-two. California Credentialed Teacher. Entrepreneur. Obtained three more certifications related to psychology & helping others. Raised two healthy kids. Crafty DIY’er. Tidy house. Zero debt. Loyal Friend.

But, through all of it, I leaned a little too hard on alcohol as my escape. I had my share of regrets & I can’t count the times I said, “I’m never drinking again.” As I got older, I noticed my hangovers became worse. Alcohol had a grip on my mind & my body. But, I still made excuses to justify my drinking.

One glass of wine became a bottle of wine. I set rules. I broke them. After getting a phone call, out of the blue, that a good friend of mine died in her sleep from alcoholism; I was done. I declared that phone call as my ‘rock bottom.’  In her honor, I have not had one drop of alcohol since. I got a grip on my drinking & made my physical, mental and spiritual health my top priority.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16432428 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800 2780 sober curious, intention, intentionality, dream life, personal development, personal growth, expansion, live with intention, small action 124 full false Slow seasons are for planting seeds : How I ended 2024 + am beginning 2025 | Episode 123 Slow seasons are for planting seeds : How I ended 2024 + am beginning 2025 | Episode 123 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I share all things - "Slow seasons are for planting seeds : How I ended 2024 + am beginning 2025!"

This episode deep dives into the importance of slow seasons and planting seeds, holding space for + closing out a season before starting a new one, how I'm intentional about beginnings, how I ignite my year with a very dedicated ritual on New Year's Day and all that I'm committing to for this new year!

I share an overview of my practices for creating clarity and vision for all that 2024 was + all the 2025 will become AND invite you to my UPCOMING WORKSHOP for you to do the same! Join me on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 7PM for aTWO hour virtual workshop, where like-minded women join together in a sacred, safe, transformative container to create clarity and vision for all that 2024 was + all the 2025 will become!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I share all things - "Slow seasons are for planting seeds : How I ended 2024 + am beginning 2025!"

This episode deep dives into the importance of slow seasons and planting seeds, holding space for + closing out a season before starting a new one, how I'm intentional about beginnings, how I ignite my year with a very dedicated ritual on New Year's Day and all that I'm committing to for this new year!

I share an overview of my practices for creating clarity and vision for all that 2024 was + all the 2025 will become AND invite you to my UPCOMING WORKSHOP for you to do the same! Join me on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 7PM for aTWO hour virtual workshop, where like-minded women join together in a sacred, safe, transformative container to create clarity and vision for all that 2024 was + all the 2025 will become!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16331069 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0800 84 122 full false Between Heaven and Earth: Learning how to say yes to life with Andrea Bordelon of Vitalogy Health, LLC | Episode 121 Between Heaven and Earth: Learning how to say yes to life with Andrea Bordelon of Vitalogy Health, LLC | Episode 121 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of 'Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Between Heaven and Earth: Learning how to say yes to life with Andrea Bordelon of Vitalogy Health, LLC!"

We deep dive into Shamanic healing + polarity therapy, balancing or polarities, recognizing what stops us to clear the path, the intentionality in how you wake each morning + go to bed each evening, pushing past your ceiling and oh so much more!

About Andrea :
Andrea is a body-centered practitioner and instructor with unique 20+ year global mosaic of study and practice in the healing arts.

Andrea uses several energy modalities, bodywork techniques, and an eclectic array of therapeutic body/mind tools to bring about balance and lasting change.

Andrea uses these skills with humor and compassion to influence her bodywork, phrases, and timing. You will notice subtle or dramatic shifts in a way that allows your nervous system to rebalance and reset, releasing trauma patterns and allowing you to become more in touch with yourself and your ability to bring about balance in your life and body. She teaches the art of being present to empower you to create ease and joy in everyday living.

From the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, Andrea utilizes deep listening skills with her hands, heart, and ears to read and interpret body language and verbal cues as well as your energy/auric field to recognize trauma patterns and physical imbalances that affect your health and well-being.

While Andrea’s credentials include practicing and teaching several types of massage, her work goes much deeper on all levels – emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological and can be conducted with clothes on. The session starts with a conversation to get to the heart of the cause of the imbalance instead of focusing on the symptom. The therapeutic dialogue continues on the table as you experience the opening of energetic pathways that allow the body and mind to heal, as well as tools such as dietary suggestions, exercise protocols, and other tools to empower you to take charge of your life and body.

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Tune into this week's episode of 'Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Between Heaven and Earth: Learning how to say yes to life with Andrea Bordelon of Vitalogy Health, LLC!"

We deep dive into Shamanic healing + polarity therapy, balancing or polarities, recognizing what stops us to clear the path, the intentionality in how you wake each morning + go to bed each evening, pushing past your ceiling and oh so much more!

About Andrea :
Andrea is a body-centered practitioner and instructor with unique 20+ year global mosaic of study and practice in the healing arts.

Andrea uses several energy modalities, bodywork techniques, and an eclectic array of therapeutic body/mind tools to bring about balance and lasting change.

Andrea uses these skills with humor and compassion to influence her bodywork, phrases, and timing. You will notice subtle or dramatic shifts in a way that allows your nervous system to rebalance and reset, releasing trauma patterns and allowing you to become more in touch with yourself and your ability to bring about balance in your life and body. She teaches the art of being present to empower you to create ease and joy in everyday living.

From the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual, Andrea utilizes deep listening skills with her hands, heart, and ears to read and interpret body language and verbal cues as well as your energy/auric field to recognize trauma patterns and physical imbalances that affect your health and well-being.

While Andrea’s credentials include practicing and teaching several types of massage, her work goes much deeper on all levels – emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological and can be conducted with clothes on. The session starts with a conversation to get to the heart of the cause of the imbalance instead of focusing on the symptom. The therapeutic dialogue continues on the table as you experience the opening of energetic pathways that allow the body and mind to heal, as well as tools such as dietary suggestions, exercise protocols, and other tools to empower you to take charge of your life and body.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16256439 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800 3031 saying yes to life, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work, intentionality, intentional life, women's empowerment 121 full false What DOING needs to be done so the BEING can be felt? | Episode 120 What DOING needs to be done so the BEING can be felt? | Episode 120 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into, "What doing needs to be done so the being can be felt? "

Inspired by less than a month in the year, thriving on having freedom within boundaries and honoring the life altering power of working on our lives, this episode really deep dives into how to do the doing, so you can feel the being!

How is this done? 

  • What is the season? 
  • What is the intention behind the season? 
  • What is your why behind the season? 
  • What is the doing that needs to be done? 
    • Quite literally make a list of all the is known in this season that needs to be accomplished by it being over! 
      • Categorize the list (group like items together) 
      • How can I achieve this doing? 
        • Meaning, how can you ensure your schedule supports this? 
        • What activities can you group together? 
        • Where can you ensure they align with your schedule? 
        • What can be outsourced? Delegated? And let's be honest, removed?
        • How am I going to hold myself accountable? 
        • How is accomplishing this going to set me up for being + ending the year in the most supportive, aligned + intentional way? 
  • What is the being that you want to feel? 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into, "What doing needs to be done so the being can be felt? "

Inspired by less than a month in the year, thriving on having freedom within boundaries and honoring the life altering power of working on our lives, this episode really deep dives into how to do the doing, so you can feel the being!

How is this done? 

  • What is the season? 
  • What is the intention behind the season? 
  • What is your why behind the season? 
  • What is the doing that needs to be done? 
    • Quite literally make a list of all the is known in this season that needs to be accomplished by it being over! 
      • Categorize the list (group like items together) 
      • How can I achieve this doing? 
        • Meaning, how can you ensure your schedule supports this? 
        • What activities can you group together? 
        • Where can you ensure they align with your schedule? 
        • What can be outsourced? Delegated? And let's be honest, removed?
        • How am I going to hold myself accountable? 
        • How is accomplishing this going to set me up for being + ending the year in the most supportive, aligned + intentional way? 
  • What is the being that you want to feel? 

Tune in for this and oh so much more here + all places you find your podcast! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16256032 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0800 2685 personal growth, personal development, high achievers, self help, self work, goal setting, intention, intentional living 120 full false Embrace every part of you + shine with Denise Jarvie - Soul Coach, Mentor, and Writer | Episode 119 Embrace every part of you + shine with Denise Jarvie - Soul Coach, Mentor, and Writer | Episode 119 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the insane honor of sitting in conversation with one of my biggest inspirations + teachers, Denise Jarvie who is an oracle deck creator for Blue Angel Publishing in Australia! 

I use her decks every single day in my personal life + business and what a tool they've been! Our conversation is full of so much love, trust, intuition, shifting of paradigms, channeling + oh so much more! 

Tune in here + all places you find your podcast! 

About Denise :
Denise Jarvie is a soul coach, mentor, and writer. She creates heart-centered tools to support awakening and enlivening your soul's vision and desires. Denise is open and warm, with a loving sense of humor that creates a safe space for discussing any topic. Her core vision is to inspire kindness, curiosity, and dreaming big for the growth and enhancement of humanity, animals, and nature.

Having faced her own battles with anxiety and depression and two marriages. Denise's personal transformation ignited a passion for understanding the human psyche. Over the past 25 years, she has delved into meditation, metaphysics, psychology, and healing, emerging as a beacon of wisdom and insight.

Denise is the bestselling creator of The Secret Language of Light Oracle, The Secret Language of Darkness oracle, The Flower of Life wisdom cards, The Tarot of Light, 11: 11 Meditations, Dissolving Stress, Flower of Life Meditations, Mandala Healing Oracle and the upcoming The Secret Language of Manifestation.

Denise was born on November 11 in the south of England, near Stonehenge. When she was three, her family immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, and she now lives in Sydney with her quirky Tonkinese cat.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the insane honor of sitting in conversation with one of my biggest inspirations + teachers, Denise Jarvie who is an oracle deck creator for Blue Angel Publishing in Australia! 

I use her decks every single day in my personal life + business and what a tool they've been! Our conversation is full of so much love, trust, intuition, shifting of paradigms, channeling + oh so much more! 

Tune in here + all places you find your podcast! 

About Denise :
Denise Jarvie is a soul coach, mentor, and writer. She creates heart-centered tools to support awakening and enlivening your soul's vision and desires. Denise is open and warm, with a loving sense of humor that creates a safe space for discussing any topic. Her core vision is to inspire kindness, curiosity, and dreaming big for the growth and enhancement of humanity, animals, and nature.

Having faced her own battles with anxiety and depression and two marriages. Denise's personal transformation ignited a passion for understanding the human psyche. Over the past 25 years, she has delved into meditation, metaphysics, psychology, and healing, emerging as a beacon of wisdom and insight.

Denise is the bestselling creator of The Secret Language of Light Oracle, The Secret Language of Darkness oracle, The Flower of Life wisdom cards, The Tarot of Light, 11: 11 Meditations, Dissolving Stress, Flower of Life Meditations, Mandala Healing Oracle and the upcoming The Secret Language of Manifestation.

Denise was born on November 11 in the south of England, near Stonehenge. When she was three, her family immigrated to Melbourne, Australia, and she now lives in Sydney with her quirky Tonkinese cat.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16211271 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800 5379 119 full false INTRODUCING... The Intentional Living Collective | Episode 118 INTRODUCING... The Intentional Living Collective | Episode 118 Send us Fan Mail

Do you value shared experiences + community AND harness the desire to live the most authentic, aligned and intentional life?

I know you're ringing with the reply of “YES” as you are in a place where something feels off and you can't quite put your finger on it.

Yet, you know you're thirsty for more. Connection with yourself. Connection with others. Connection to living YOUR best possible life!
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INTRODUCING THE “INTENTIONAL LIVING COLLECTIVE” - an online community of women who meet twice a month to create clarity + build trust within while simultaneously being supported in a safe container of like-minded women all rooted in various points on their journeys, each contributing to the whole and inspiring one another to life the most authentic, aligned and intentional lives.

This is a space where you come as you are, deepen your connection to yourself through supportive themes interwoven by intentionality, expand deep into sisterhood and community, ultimately honoring YOU - knowing that you are seen, heard and belong.

Curious if this is for you + want to know more?

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Do you value shared experiences + community AND harness the desire to live the most authentic, aligned and intentional life?

I know you're ringing with the reply of “YES” as you are in a place where something feels off and you can't quite put your finger on it.

Yet, you know you're thirsty for more. Connection with yourself. Connection with others. Connection to living YOUR best possible life!
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INTRODUCING THE “INTENTIONAL LIVING COLLECTIVE” - an online community of women who meet twice a month to create clarity + build trust within while simultaneously being supported in a safe container of like-minded women all rooted in various points on their journeys, each contributing to the whole and inspiring one another to life the most authentic, aligned and intentional lives.

This is a space where you come as you are, deepen your connection to yourself through supportive themes interwoven by intentionality, expand deep into sisterhood and community, ultimately honoring YOU - knowing that you are seen, heard and belong.

Curious if this is for you + want to know more?

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16203306 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0800 1019 intentional living collective, community, women's empowerment, women supporting women, intentionality, women in business, heart centered women 118 full false Houses, Immersion, Mexico, Grief, Oh My - Healing + Hustling : A life update | Episode 117 Houses, Immersion, Mexico, Grief, Oh My - Healing + Hustling : A life update | Episode 117 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Houses, Immersion, Mexico, Grief, Oh My - Healing + Hustling : A life update!" 

I rawly share about the stage of life I've been in and all that comes with it : 

  • Trying to sell our Running Springs house
  •  Moving through another natural disaster
  • The insane honor of hosting "Intentional Living Weekend Immersion" at my house 
  • Sayulita, Mexico with my college bestie 
  • Losing my beloved grandmother 
  • Decorating for Christmas + all the little in-betweens 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Houses, Immersion, Mexico, Grief, Oh My - Healing + Hustling : A life update!" 

I rawly share about the stage of life I've been in and all that comes with it : 

  • Trying to sell our Running Springs house
  •  Moving through another natural disaster
  • The insane honor of hosting "Intentional Living Weekend Immersion" at my house 
  • Sayulita, Mexico with my college bestie 
  • Losing my beloved grandmother 
  • Decorating for Christmas + all the little in-betweens 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16171119 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800 2333 Healing, hustling, intention, intentionality, live intentionally, authentic life, life coach, dream life 117 full false How to end the year even more aligned + intentional than you started it | Episode 116 How to end the year even more aligned + intentional than you started it | Episode 116 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "How to end the year even more aligned + intentional than you started it!" 

As this is recorded, we are only a few months left till the end of 2025. As you sit with the last few months and days of 2024, invite you to reflect on the following : 

  • What did you set out for in 2024? 
  • Where do you find yourself in this moment?
  • What were your 3-5 biggest intentions? 
  • What were your 3-5 biggest goals? 
  • What was your word for the year? 
  • What does the future expression of you, the one sitting in January of 2025 want of my present expression of you? 
  • What are your remaining intentions for 2024? 

For more of what to do with + how to move forward with this information, tune in here + all places you find your podcast! 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "How to end the year even more aligned + intentional than you started it!" 

As this is recorded, we are only a few months left till the end of 2025. As you sit with the last few months and days of 2024, invite you to reflect on the following : 

  • What did you set out for in 2024? 
  • Where do you find yourself in this moment?
  • What were your 3-5 biggest intentions? 
  • What were your 3-5 biggest goals? 
  • What was your word for the year? 
  • What does the future expression of you, the one sitting in January of 2025 want of my present expression of you? 
  • What are your remaining intentions for 2024? 

For more of what to do with + how to move forward with this information, tune in here + all places you find your podcast! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16128659 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800 2140 intention, intentional living, intentional life, goal setting, intention setting, life coach, intentional living coach, build your dream life 116 full false Life after Loss with Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit | Episode 115 Life after Loss with Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit | Episode 115 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a deeply raw + honest conversation with Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit as she shares her journey of moving through two 2nd-trimester miscarries + losing her dad suddenly.

She shares her experience, what happened throughout the process, how she healed through each of these traumatic moments and where she finds herself today - just a few weeks away from delivering her baby (3rd pregnancy, 1st 3rd trimester pregnancy), sharing her story all around the world creating conversation around something so incredibly painful!

Tune in here + all places your find your podcast!

About Anna :
Dr. Anna is a chiropractor in Encinitas, CA specializing in women’s health, pregnancy, and pediatrics. In the last 2 years she’s walked through loss and grief that has completely changed who she is as a wife, friend, sister, and daughter.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a deeply raw + honest conversation with Anna Melendez of The Fresh Pursuit as she shares her journey of moving through two 2nd-trimester miscarries + losing her dad suddenly.

She shares her experience, what happened throughout the process, how she healed through each of these traumatic moments and where she finds herself today - just a few weeks away from delivering her baby (3rd pregnancy, 1st 3rd trimester pregnancy), sharing her story all around the world creating conversation around something so incredibly painful!

Tune in here + all places your find your podcast!

About Anna :
Dr. Anna is a chiropractor in Encinitas, CA specializing in women’s health, pregnancy, and pediatrics. In the last 2 years she’s walked through loss and grief that has completely changed who she is as a wife, friend, sister, and daughter.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16085403 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800 2697 miscarriage, loss, pregnancy, changing of seasons, living with intentionality, intentionality, intention, build your dream life 115 full false Changes I’ve made + practices I’ve strengthened after moving through one of the deepest valley’s + hardest seasons | Episode 114 Changes I’ve made + practices I’ve strengthened after moving through one of the deepest valley’s + hardest seasons | Episode 114 Send us Fan Mail

Do you find yourself moving through a hard season? 
Oh how I see + feel you so deeply as I recently went through one of the hardest in my adult life! 

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "Changes I’ve made + practices I’ve strengthened after moving through one of the deepest valley’s + hardest seasons!" 

Sharing SEVEN very specific ways that I took this recent valley and hard season and an opportunity for presence, peace, growth, expansion and intentional changes. 

The seven areas I share are : 
1. My mental well being + health is a non-negotiable 
2. Reconnection to my schedule 
3. Reconnection to my intentions, goals + dreams 
4. Nightly gratitude now has challenges 
5. Prioritizing space / down time 
6. Leaning on others who have gone before me or for support 
7. Being honest 

Tune in here + all the places you find your podcast for the deep dive into each and every one of these! 

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Do you find yourself moving through a hard season? 
Oh how I see + feel you so deeply as I recently went through one of the hardest in my adult life! 

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into "Changes I’ve made + practices I’ve strengthened after moving through one of the deepest valley’s + hardest seasons!" 

Sharing SEVEN very specific ways that I took this recent valley and hard season and an opportunity for presence, peace, growth, expansion and intentional changes. 

The seven areas I share are : 
1. My mental well being + health is a non-negotiable 
2. Reconnection to my schedule 
3. Reconnection to my intentions, goals + dreams 
4. Nightly gratitude now has challenges 
5. Prioritizing space / down time 
6. Leaning on others who have gone before me or for support 
7. Being honest 

Tune in here + all the places you find your podcast for the deep dive into each and every one of these! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-16008417 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700 1983 growth, expansion, moving through hard seasons, making changes, heart centered life, intention, intentionality, living with intention, hard seasons 114 full false Trust in your vision, even in uncertainty with Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied | Episode 113 Trust in your vision, even in uncertainty with Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied | Episode 113 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Trust in your vision, even in uncertainty with Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied!"

This is an insanely powerful episode that YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! Chelsea deep dives into how to really sit with your fear, lead yourself through uncertainty in your business in life, identifying parts of your body, mind + soul and the insane power in tapping into the part of yourself who has already done that very thing you're moving through in this moment.

She asks the life changing question, "WHAT DOES MY FUTURE SELF KNOW ABOUT GUIDING THE PRESENT SELF?"

About Chelsea :
Chelsea Horton is the founder and CEO of Healing Embodied. She has her board certification in dance/movement therapy, and has created her own accredited somatic certification program. Her work has helped thousands of people around the world feel secure in their relationships by feeling secure in their bodies. She currently lives in Crestline, CA with her husband Matt and their 2 dogs.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Trust in your vision, even in uncertainty with Chelsea Horton of Healing Embodied!"

This is an insanely powerful episode that YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! Chelsea deep dives into how to really sit with your fear, lead yourself through uncertainty in your business in life, identifying parts of your body, mind + soul and the insane power in tapping into the part of yourself who has already done that very thing you're moving through in this moment.

She asks the life changing question, "WHAT DOES MY FUTURE SELF KNOW ABOUT GUIDING THE PRESENT SELF?"

About Chelsea :
Chelsea Horton is the founder and CEO of Healing Embodied. She has her board certification in dance/movement therapy, and has created her own accredited somatic certification program. Her work has helped thousands of people around the world feel secure in their relationships by feeling secure in their bodies. She currently lives in Crestline, CA with her husband Matt and their 2 dogs.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15965948 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3071 somatic, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work, personal growth, intention, dream life, life coach 113 full false Our yearly international family trip - Brixham + London, United Kingdom | Episode 112 Our yearly international family trip - Brixham + London, United Kingdom | Episode 112 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a fun deep dive into our recent international family trip to Brixham + London, United Kingdom!

I share about the intentionality + nonnegotiable that travel plays in our lives both personally and as a family unit, how we turn these very values + nonnegotiables into tangle experiences + realities and our recent trip - all that we did + experienced! 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for a fun deep dive into our recent international family trip to Brixham + London, United Kingdom!

I share about the intentionality + nonnegotiable that travel plays in our lives both personally and as a family unit, how we turn these very values + nonnegotiables into tangle experiences + realities and our recent trip - all that we did + experienced! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15930074 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0700 2911 intentional living, Brixham, London, travel family, heart centered, live with purpose, personal growth, personal development 112 full false You have to know yourself to BE yourself with Claire Campagna | Episode 111 You have to know yourself to BE yourself with Claire Campagna | Episode 111 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the opportunity to sit in a lengthly and oh so exciting conversation with Claire Campagna as we deep dive into "You have to know yourself to BE yourself" and the power of Astrology + Human Design to support just this! 

We move through a deep conversation on how to find your purpose, fulfillment in this season and the life supportive tool of Human Design and how to use this to support yourself, your life + ultimately business! 

About Claire :
Claire is a Self-Discovery Coach, specializing in astrology and Human Design. She guides and supports her clients to understand themselves on an energetic level so they can activate their potential & start living more fulfilling lives. A quarter-life crisis led to Claire's own self-discovery journey, which prompted her transition from a Technical Consultant in the corporate world to supporting people through the process of self-mastery. She is passionate about inspiring people to reconnect with themselves so they can feel empowered to live authentically as unique individuals, contributing to the collective.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the opportunity to sit in a lengthly and oh so exciting conversation with Claire Campagna as we deep dive into "You have to know yourself to BE yourself" and the power of Astrology + Human Design to support just this! 

We move through a deep conversation on how to find your purpose, fulfillment in this season and the life supportive tool of Human Design and how to use this to support yourself, your life + ultimately business! 

About Claire :
Claire is a Self-Discovery Coach, specializing in astrology and Human Design. She guides and supports her clients to understand themselves on an energetic level so they can activate their potential & start living more fulfilling lives. A quarter-life crisis led to Claire's own self-discovery journey, which prompted her transition from a Technical Consultant in the corporate world to supporting people through the process of self-mastery. She is passionate about inspiring people to reconnect with themselves so they can feel empowered to live authentically as unique individuals, contributing to the collective.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15875792 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700 4562 human design, astrology, personal development, personal growth, self help, self work, personal growth, know yourself 111 full false THREE foundational pieces to living an intentional life! | Episode 110 THREE foundational pieces to living an intentional life! | Episode 110 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" where I deep dive into "THREE foundational pieces to living an intentional life!"

#1 : Creating a Mantra
#2: Creating a heart-centered foundation
#3: Aligning your heart, mind + body

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" where I deep dive into "THREE foundational pieces to living an intentional life!"

#1 : Creating a Mantra
#2: Creating a heart-centered foundation
#3: Aligning your heart, mind + body

Tune in on all places you find your podcast for more of how to really root into these and apply them to your very real life! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15845906 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2343 personal growth, self help, personal development, self work, intention, intentionality, dream life, heart centered 110 full false Use these 6 steps to create a roadmap for your most aligned + intentional season yet | Episode 109 Use these 6 steps to create a roadmap for your most aligned + intentional season yet | Episode 109 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" episode 109 as I deep dive into all things, "Use these 6 steps to create a roadmap for your most aligned + intentional season yet!" 

The 6 steps are : 

  1. Identify the season : What do you want to title or call this season? 
  2. Time : Does this season have a known timeframe? 
  3. What is the overall intention of this season? Meaning how do you want to feel when you move through it? 
  4. What are you BIG 5’s in this season + the why behind each of them?
  5. What does your present self need to support your future self? 
  6. 6. How can you put this into reality? Have it become your truth? 

Tune is for details of the 6 steps alongside very real + raw reflections of how I am doing this in my very real life right now. 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" episode 109 as I deep dive into all things, "Use these 6 steps to create a roadmap for your most aligned + intentional season yet!" 

The 6 steps are : 

  1. Identify the season : What do you want to title or call this season? 
  2. Time : Does this season have a known timeframe? 
  3. What is the overall intention of this season? Meaning how do you want to feel when you move through it? 
  4. What are you BIG 5’s in this season + the why behind each of them?
  5. What does your present self need to support your future self? 
  6. 6. How can you put this into reality? Have it become your truth? 

Tune is for details of the 6 steps alongside very real + raw reflections of how I am doing this in my very real life right now. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15808639 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700 2073 109 full false When life is lifeing … 14 tools to try on when you’re in the thick of it | Episode 108 When life is lifeing … 14 tools to try on when you’re in the thick of it | Episode 108 Send us Fan Mail

Do you find yourself in a season where LIFE just keeps LIFEING?

I know all too well I have fey like I’ve been in the season for quite a while. This week on “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” (episode 108), I deep dive into “When life is lifeing … 14 tools to try on when you’re in the thick of it!”

Tune in on all places you find your podcast + in the meantime, here are the 14 tools!

1. Take one step at a time
2. Cry
3. Water (baths, ocean, juccuzzi)
4. Scents (candles, incense, oils, orange, sandalwood)
5. Movement (yoga + walking + kickboxing)
6. Writing
7. Quotes from others in this all too real journey of life
8. Honoring the emotions, feels, season you’re in
9. Mantra, “I am safe + I trust in the greater plan with all that is!”
10. Morning prayer
11. Safe people
12. Spiritual + professional support
13. Loving on yourself
14. Get off social media

🎧Tune into Episode 108 of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” on all places you find your podcast!

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Do you find yourself in a season where LIFE just keeps LIFEING?

I know all too well I have fey like I’ve been in the season for quite a while. This week on “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” (episode 108), I deep dive into “When life is lifeing … 14 tools to try on when you’re in the thick of it!”

Tune in on all places you find your podcast + in the meantime, here are the 14 tools!

1. Take one step at a time
2. Cry
3. Water (baths, ocean, juccuzzi)
4. Scents (candles, incense, oils, orange, sandalwood)
5. Movement (yoga + walking + kickboxing)
6. Writing
7. Quotes from others in this all too real journey of life
8. Honoring the emotions, feels, season you’re in
9. Mantra, “I am safe + I trust in the greater plan with all that is!”
10. Morning prayer
11. Safe people
12. Spiritual + professional support
13. Loving on yourself
14. Get off social media

🎧Tune into Episode 108 of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” on all places you find your podcast!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15764538 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700 1991 personal development, self help, self work, personal work, mental health, healing, intentionality, live with intention 108 full false We are currently in a "State of Emergency" in the "Line Fire" We are currently in a "State of Emergency" in the "Line Fire" Send us Fan Mail

This week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" is just a short update into the reality that our mountain community, the San Bernardino Mountains are facing right now through the "State of Emergency" that was declared due to the "Line Fire" that ignited on Friday, September and 6th and has grown to over 26,000 acres.

Although outside of this reality, I know life is resuming as "normal", yet - it feels deeply in alignment to honor the space and time of our current reality. This is the 2nd state of emergency we've been within the past two years.

Our Running Springs home has been evacuated since Saturday + we are safe in our home in Lake Arrowhead.

A massive thank you to all the incredible first responders who have tirelessly been working on containing the fire + savings the homes + businesses + communities we call ours.

And a huge thank you for the outpouring of love, support, encouragement + checking-in. It is so deeply felt + received.

See you next week for a proper episode!  

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This week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" is just a short update into the reality that our mountain community, the San Bernardino Mountains are facing right now through the "State of Emergency" that was declared due to the "Line Fire" that ignited on Friday, September and 6th and has grown to over 26,000 acres.

Although outside of this reality, I know life is resuming as "normal", yet - it feels deeply in alignment to honor the space and time of our current reality. This is the 2nd state of emergency we've been within the past two years.

Our Running Springs home has been evacuated since Saturday + we are safe in our home in Lake Arrowhead.

A massive thank you to all the incredible first responders who have tirelessly been working on containing the fire + savings the homes + businesses + communities we call ours.

And a huge thank you for the outpouring of love, support, encouragement + checking-in. It is so deeply felt + received.

See you next week for a proper episode!  

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15727875 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 234 107 full false How not to second guess your intuition with Caitlin Durning of Meraki Media Management | Episode 106 How not to second guess your intuition with Caitlin Durning of Meraki Media Management | Episode 106 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as Caitlin and I deep dive into "How not to second guess your intuition!"

Our conversation moves through how her company, Meraki Media Management runs on its own, the importance in getting quiet to really listen to the inside, honoring the seasons of your business, how to live with intention, the true power behind collaboration and being your most authentic self!

About Caitlin :
As the Owner and Creative Director of Meraki Media Management, I am passionate about social media and building personal connections. The potential to connect with people from all around the world truly excites me, and that's what inspired me to start this business.

I specialize in business coaching and helping entrepreneurs and businesses realize their potential to thrive. I am dedicated to showing clients how they can succeed and reach their full potential.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as Caitlin and I deep dive into "How not to second guess your intuition!"

Our conversation moves through how her company, Meraki Media Management runs on its own, the importance in getting quiet to really listen to the inside, honoring the seasons of your business, how to live with intention, the true power behind collaboration and being your most authentic self!

About Caitlin :
As the Owner and Creative Director of Meraki Media Management, I am passionate about social media and building personal connections. The potential to connect with people from all around the world truly excites me, and that's what inspired me to start this business.

I specialize in business coaching and helping entrepreneurs and businesses realize their potential to thrive. I am dedicated to showing clients how they can succeed and reach their full potential.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15687700 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2948 personal development, self help, do the work, personal growth, self work, intuition 106 full false Honor these 5 truths to create synergy in your schedule! | Episode 105 Honor these 5 truths to create synergy in your schedule! | Episode 105 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a deep dive into " Honor these 5 truths to create synergy in your schedule!" 

This is an opportunity for you to connect with the season you're in + your schedule + how to create the most synergy! 

The episode beings with 5 questions to ask yourself to root into your present truth. These 5 questions are : 

  1. How do you want to feel?
  2. What is the why behind your life right now?
  3. What season are you in right now?
  4. What are you big 5 that you’re working towards in this season?
  5. What are your goals / what you’re working towards for the following season(s)?

Then, I move into how to prepare your schedule + the 6 areas to focus on : 

  1. Identify who is this schedule for
  2. Identify the categories within your schedule.
  3. Put in hard dates - appointments, deadlines, schedule put in place by person involved
  4. Put in marked off dates, meaning dates where there is nothing on the calendar
  5. Root into a roadmap for each week.
  6. The more clarity I have around who + what is on my schedule, the more space I know I have to plan for personal + family values + goals we’re working toward

Tune in on all places you find your podcast!

*Be sure to RATE + REVIEW + SHARE WITH A FRIEND! 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast for a deep dive into " Honor these 5 truths to create synergy in your schedule!" 

This is an opportunity for you to connect with the season you're in + your schedule + how to create the most synergy! 

The episode beings with 5 questions to ask yourself to root into your present truth. These 5 questions are : 

  1. How do you want to feel?
  2. What is the why behind your life right now?
  3. What season are you in right now?
  4. What are you big 5 that you’re working towards in this season?
  5. What are your goals / what you’re working towards for the following season(s)?

Then, I move into how to prepare your schedule + the 6 areas to focus on : 

  1. Identify who is this schedule for
  2. Identify the categories within your schedule.
  3. Put in hard dates - appointments, deadlines, schedule put in place by person involved
  4. Put in marked off dates, meaning dates where there is nothing on the calendar
  5. Root into a roadmap for each week.
  6. The more clarity I have around who + what is on my schedule, the more space I know I have to plan for personal + family values + goals we’re working toward

Tune in on all places you find your podcast!

*Be sure to RATE + REVIEW + SHARE WITH A FRIEND! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15647074 Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2768 intention, personal growth, self help, self work, personal development, heart centered, accountability 105 full false Take Control, or Lose it. The Woman's Wealth Transfer with Rose Macias of How Money Works Learning Center | Episode 104 Take Control, or Lose it. The Woman's Wealth Transfer with Rose Macias of How Money Works Learning Center | Episode 104 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Take Control, or Lose it. The Woman's Wealth Transfer with Rose Macias of How Money Works Learning Center!"

Rose and I deep dive into the importance behind "doing the work" as it creates the foundation to really be witness to one of the most important relationships in your life, that with money.

She shares about her journey, what inspired her work + advocacy and how to really root into your relationship with money! 

About Rose :
With a decade into her industry Rose Macias is known as a financial literacy advocate and educator with incredible passion for what she does. She believes in the right to learn and her desire is to help make sure every individual gets an equal opportunity to take action on the life they really want. She embraces being one of the youngest women to be asked to speak all over the U.S. teaching how money really works in such arenas as High Schools, Colleges, Mental Health Programs, Churches, the  NFL Alumni Association, our U.S. Marines and so much more.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for "Take Control, or Lose it. The Woman's Wealth Transfer with Rose Macias of How Money Works Learning Center!"

Rose and I deep dive into the importance behind "doing the work" as it creates the foundation to really be witness to one of the most important relationships in your life, that with money.

She shares about her journey, what inspired her work + advocacy and how to really root into your relationship with money! 

About Rose :
With a decade into her industry Rose Macias is known as a financial literacy advocate and educator with incredible passion for what she does. She believes in the right to learn and her desire is to help make sure every individual gets an equal opportunity to take action on the life they really want. She embraces being one of the youngest women to be asked to speak all over the U.S. teaching how money really works in such arenas as High Schools, Colleges, Mental Health Programs, Churches, the  NFL Alumni Association, our U.S. Marines and so much more.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15608042 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2848 personal development, self help, do the work, personal growth, intentional living, intention, intentionality, financial literacy 104 full false Just existing or fully living? Honoring + elevating your present truth! | Episode 103 Just existing or fully living? Honoring + elevating your present truth! | Episode 103 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into, "Just existing or fully living? Honoring + elevating your present truth!"

This episode begins with the very inspiration behind this episode - that of writing my first book, "From Seed to Soar" and being reminded of the monumental question that I asked myself back in 2012 that changed the trajectory of my life.

What is that very question?
Are you just existing or are you fully living?

I then share ways to really elevate your present state if you're just existing! And end with if you're fully living, yet you want to strengthen your confidence, courage + intentionality, here are some ways to elevate your present state! 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep dive into, "Just existing or fully living? Honoring + elevating your present truth!"

This episode begins with the very inspiration behind this episode - that of writing my first book, "From Seed to Soar" and being reminded of the monumental question that I asked myself back in 2012 that changed the trajectory of my life.

What is that very question?
Are you just existing or are you fully living?

I then share ways to really elevate your present state if you're just existing! And end with if you're fully living, yet you want to strengthen your confidence, courage + intentionality, here are some ways to elevate your present state! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15562508 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3162 fully living, follow your path, dream life, life coach, personal growth, personal development, live with intention, intentional living 103 full false Inner child work + how to incorporate it into your life with Maria Feng | Episode 102 Inner child work + how to incorporate it into your life with Maria Feng | Episode 102 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this weeks episode of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” as I had the insane honor of sitting in conversation with Maria as she shared her story around a traumatic childhood + how it led her to inner child work + living such an intentional life!

Our conversation does start with a trigger warning as this is a deep dive into a traumatic childhood of her mother attempting suicide multiple times, being a heroin addict and at times being homeless.

Ultimately how this all brought her to this insanely inspiring + intentional place in her life of doing inner child work, giving gratitude for the ability to provide basic needs + oh so much more for her kids while simultaneously grieving what she didn't get to experience and how its all shaping her present truth + reality!

This episode is so beautifully raw, present and expansive! 

About Maria :
Maria is an inner child workshop facilitator, a psychology student at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and has recently started writing her first book which dives into her unique experience with childhood neglect, trauma, addiction, homelessness and perseverance. She has an extensive background in meditation which she has recently started reincorporating into her life with her partner and two children. She's also an artist and a serial entrepreneur who lights up at the chance to brainstorm ideas.

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Tune into this weeks episode of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” as I had the insane honor of sitting in conversation with Maria as she shared her story around a traumatic childhood + how it led her to inner child work + living such an intentional life!

Our conversation does start with a trigger warning as this is a deep dive into a traumatic childhood of her mother attempting suicide multiple times, being a heroin addict and at times being homeless.

Ultimately how this all brought her to this insanely inspiring + intentional place in her life of doing inner child work, giving gratitude for the ability to provide basic needs + oh so much more for her kids while simultaneously grieving what she didn't get to experience and how its all shaping her present truth + reality!

This episode is so beautifully raw, present and expansive! 

About Maria :
Maria is an inner child workshop facilitator, a psychology student at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and has recently started writing her first book which dives into her unique experience with childhood neglect, trauma, addiction, homelessness and perseverance. She has an extensive background in meditation which she has recently started reincorporating into her life with her partner and two children. She's also an artist and a serial entrepreneur who lights up at the chance to brainstorm ideas.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15536015 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3798 inner child work, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, daily inspiration, women's stories 102 full false 37 Truths + Rules to Live By (as I celebrate my 37th birthday) | Episode 101 37 Truths + Rules to Live By (as I celebrate my 37th birthday) | Episode 101 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" where I share 37 truths + rules to live by (as I celebrate my 37th birthday)!

Every year for my birthday, many traditions are followed….
💛Soaking up time with my girl as her birthday is 2 days before mine.
☀️Doing a nightly trip away in Palm Springs with my husband at an adults only hotel.
💫Reflecting on the lessons + truths learned from the past year, of which can be witnessed here.

I share them here, 37 truths and rules that have become my equilibrium. As always, I invite you to try on what aligns, leave what doesn’t + pass along to a girlfriend in need of another.

Thank you again for all the love, support, acknowledgement + outpouring of support in this past year. I am deeply blessed, humbled + honored to life in life!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" where I share 37 truths + rules to live by (as I celebrate my 37th birthday)!

Every year for my birthday, many traditions are followed….
💛Soaking up time with my girl as her birthday is 2 days before mine.
☀️Doing a nightly trip away in Palm Springs with my husband at an adults only hotel.
💫Reflecting on the lessons + truths learned from the past year, of which can be witnessed here.

I share them here, 37 truths and rules that have become my equilibrium. As always, I invite you to try on what aligns, leave what doesn’t + pass along to a girlfriend in need of another.

Thank you again for all the love, support, acknowledgement + outpouring of support in this past year. I am deeply blessed, humbled + honored to life in life!

Tune in on all places you find your podcast! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15497114 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2117 full false How to do the work to create the life you want! | Episode 100 How to do the work to create the life you want! | Episode 100 Send us Fan Mail

I am besides myself with gratitude, awe and humbleness. Today, I released “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” 100th episode! Over the past year and a half, I have had the insane honor of sharing in community with you, co-creating with some of the most inspiring women that I am blessed to know and intentionally documenting my rituals, routines, practices + processes with the deep commitment to sharing it with you. 

The 100th episode is all things, “HOW TO DO THE WORK TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT!” This episode details FIVE of the overall themes that have been present over the past decade in my personal life, the past three years in my coaching business + the past year and a half hosting this very podcast, "Living an Intentional Life." 

 Tune in on all places you find your podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for all the support. I am here because of you. Thank you, truly! 

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I am besides myself with gratitude, awe and humbleness. Today, I released “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” 100th episode! Over the past year and a half, I have had the insane honor of sharing in community with you, co-creating with some of the most inspiring women that I am blessed to know and intentionally documenting my rituals, routines, practices + processes with the deep commitment to sharing it with you. 

The 100th episode is all things, “HOW TO DO THE WORK TO CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT!” This episode details FIVE of the overall themes that have been present over the past decade in my personal life, the past three years in my coaching business + the past year and a half hosting this very podcast, "Living an Intentional Life." 

 Tune in on all places you find your podcast! Thank you SO MUCH for all the support. I am here because of you. Thank you, truly! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15457939 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2734 do the work, create the life you want, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work 100 full false Believe in the light within you with Melissa Carter of Mystical Melissa | Episode 99 Believe in the light within you with Melissa Carter of Mystical Melissa | Episode 99 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast - Believe in the light within you with Melissa Carter of Mystical Melissa!"

Melissa and I deep dive into a conversation about living with intention, the initiation of our "development days" and how they became the foundation for the work that we're both doing out it the world.

Melissa shares tools about grounding down + connecting to yourself, the importance of doing the work, moving through  life altering messy middles and inspiration tools to invite any your very own life!

About Melissa :
Melissa Carter is a full-time leader in the mystical world. She follows her heart, intuition, and innate passion to guide, inspire, and awaken women to know themselves, their bodies, and their connection to the spiritual realm. Melissa trusted her instinct to transition from 20+ years of executing corporate and non-profit events at senior levels to step into the Spiritual world that had been calling her since she was a little girl. She is now the founder and creator of the Trail Guiding™ concept, her version of life coaching by holding a light instead of a whistle. It is her calling to work with women finding their way in this world. It is also her intention to help inspire and remember the Goddess story, the Olde Ways, and that there is magick everywhere around us and within us. She hosts virtual Moon Goddess circles, and in-person retreats, and offers one-on-one guidance and readings. Melissa is an herbalist, Reiki II energy healer, Sound Practitioner, Bio-Field Tuning expert, Tarot/oracle card reader, astrology chart interpreter, and lover of the moon. She is passionate about connecting with like-minded humans to help them find their way through life by sharing the tools she uses daily and how to live a magickal life.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast - Believe in the light within you with Melissa Carter of Mystical Melissa!"

Melissa and I deep dive into a conversation about living with intention, the initiation of our "development days" and how they became the foundation for the work that we're both doing out it the world.

Melissa shares tools about grounding down + connecting to yourself, the importance of doing the work, moving through  life altering messy middles and inspiration tools to invite any your very own life!

About Melissa :
Melissa Carter is a full-time leader in the mystical world. She follows her heart, intuition, and innate passion to guide, inspire, and awaken women to know themselves, their bodies, and their connection to the spiritual realm. Melissa trusted her instinct to transition from 20+ years of executing corporate and non-profit events at senior levels to step into the Spiritual world that had been calling her since she was a little girl. She is now the founder and creator of the Trail Guiding™ concept, her version of life coaching by holding a light instead of a whistle. It is her calling to work with women finding their way in this world. It is also her intention to help inspire and remember the Goddess story, the Olde Ways, and that there is magick everywhere around us and within us. She hosts virtual Moon Goddess circles, and in-person retreats, and offers one-on-one guidance and readings. Melissa is an herbalist, Reiki II energy healer, Sound Practitioner, Bio-Field Tuning expert, Tarot/oracle card reader, astrology chart interpreter, and lover of the moon. She is passionate about connecting with like-minded humans to help them find their way through life by sharing the tools she uses daily and how to live a magickal life.

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Oh my heart, this week's episode is shared in such deep gratitude + sacredness as I share a massive life update...

We bought a new house in Lake Arrowhead + are selling our first mountain home in Running Springs!

Tune in as I share four big conversations my husband and I have been in for the past year, how they've brought us so much clarity, ultimately enabling us to making the decision to move into our dream home and how it all unfolded so rapidly!

The episode ends with how much I've learned from the process as this whole process has been such a loud and heart centered reminder in the power of all of this... 

  • The work in general 
  • Knowing who we are + what we want + why we want it 
  • Rooting deeply into a heart-centered foundation 
  • Creating routines + rituals to regularly check in with yourself 
  • Having a connection to a higher source / power + trusting in the divine plan 

 These learnings will become a full episode and released in two weeks as Episode #100! 

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Oh my heart, this week's episode is shared in such deep gratitude + sacredness as I share a massive life update...

We bought a new house in Lake Arrowhead + are selling our first mountain home in Running Springs!

Tune in as I share four big conversations my husband and I have been in for the past year, how they've brought us so much clarity, ultimately enabling us to making the decision to move into our dream home and how it all unfolded so rapidly!

The episode ends with how much I've learned from the process as this whole process has been such a loud and heart centered reminder in the power of all of this... 

  • The work in general 
  • Knowing who we are + what we want + why we want it 
  • Rooting deeply into a heart-centered foundation 
  • Creating routines + rituals to regularly check in with yourself 
  • Having a connection to a higher source / power + trusting in the divine plan 

 These learnings will become a full episode and released in two weeks as Episode #100! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15388672 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0700 2626 intentional living, dream life, build your dream life, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work 98 full false Are you Living an Intentional Life? REPLAY from The End in Mind Podcast | Episode 97 Are you Living an Intentional Life? REPLAY from The End in Mind Podcast | Episode 97 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode for a special treat as I had the honor and permission to REPLAY the episode when I was A GUEST on “The End in Mind Podcast” with Caitlin Durning of Meraki Media Management.

This was an enriching conversations around all things - grief and loss, life, and why we decided to pivot, change, and adapt to a way of life that felt most aligned for us.

 I share deep insight into the importance in creating space + time to connect to your very own "Heart-Centered Foundation." Ultimately deep diving into how I really leaned into my vulnerability, complicated by my very own heart-centered foundation, alongside my commitment to creating space and time for myself that led to my recent REBRAND!

I share the important behind having a roadmap that enables us to take the first step and how that very step will illuminate the next, and the next!

Tune into the original episode on The End in Mind Podcast here + be sure to follow Caitlin on instagram!  

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Tune into this week's episode for a special treat as I had the honor and permission to REPLAY the episode when I was A GUEST on “The End in Mind Podcast” with Caitlin Durning of Meraki Media Management.

This was an enriching conversations around all things - grief and loss, life, and why we decided to pivot, change, and adapt to a way of life that felt most aligned for us.

 I share deep insight into the importance in creating space + time to connect to your very own "Heart-Centered Foundation." Ultimately deep diving into how I really leaned into my vulnerability, complicated by my very own heart-centered foundation, alongside my commitment to creating space and time for myself that led to my recent REBRAND!

I share the important behind having a roadmap that enables us to take the first step and how that very step will illuminate the next, and the next!

Tune into the original episode on The End in Mind Podcast here + be sure to follow Caitlin on instagram!  

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15348425 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0700 2501 personal growth, heart centered, self work, life coach, live with intention, build your dream life 97 full false 8 Ways to Root Yourself in the Present Moment | Episode 96 8 Ways to Root Yourself in the Present Moment | Episode 96 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep die into "8 Ways to Root Yourself in the Present Moment!"

Inspired by the changing of the seasons, what I've been witness to with my clients alongside what I am maneuvering in my personal life, this is a short and sweet episode of eight tools to try on to stay rooted in this very moment and season. 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I deep die into "8 Ways to Root Yourself in the Present Moment!"

Inspired by the changing of the seasons, what I've been witness to with my clients alongside what I am maneuvering in my personal life, this is a short and sweet episode of eight tools to try on to stay rooted in this very moment and season. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15309197 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 1921 personal growth, personal development, present moment, dream life, intentional life, goals, goal setting 96 full false Are You Living Your Life for Yourself or for Others with Connie Betz of Conz Pro | Episode 95 Are You Living Your Life for Yourself or for Others with Connie Betz of Conz Pro | Episode 95 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Connie Betz, a former Intentional Living Blueprint client!

Throughout this episode, "Are You Living Your Life for Yourself or for Others " we deep dive into the signs that brought her to the point of leaving her career and starting a business, how she is moving through the very real feeling of free falling, routines and rituals that keep her aligned and how she is really making decisions and building her life based on her terms!

Connie also shares a lot about her journey and experience as she moved through and completed by 12 chapter guided program, Intentional Living Blueprint and how it really created the foundation for her getting to know herself and begin to move into the curiosity of her career change!

You can learn more about the program here and apply via booking a complimentary connection call!

About Connie :
I am a registered nurse turned travel advisor and virtual assistant! After being a registered nurse for almost a decade (and let's face it, living according the expectations of others) I was burned out, and so I decided to shift into something completely different.  I connected with Ashley when I was looking for a wedding photographer, and just fell in love with her energy. Careerwise at the time I felt lost, so I attended one of her coaching workshops and afterwards decided to enroll in her Living Courageously Blueprint program! Through this program I reconnected to my heart-centered foundation and started living a life on my own terms. I started my virtual assistant and travel business last year as a way to explore my own interests in travel, tech, social media, web design, etc. and so far I'm really loving it!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the incredible honor of sitting down with Connie Betz, a former Intentional Living Blueprint client!

Throughout this episode, "Are You Living Your Life for Yourself or for Others " we deep dive into the signs that brought her to the point of leaving her career and starting a business, how she is moving through the very real feeling of free falling, routines and rituals that keep her aligned and how she is really making decisions and building her life based on her terms!

Connie also shares a lot about her journey and experience as she moved through and completed by 12 chapter guided program, Intentional Living Blueprint and how it really created the foundation for her getting to know herself and begin to move into the curiosity of her career change!

You can learn more about the program here and apply via booking a complimentary connection call!

About Connie :
I am a registered nurse turned travel advisor and virtual assistant! After being a registered nurse for almost a decade (and let's face it, living according the expectations of others) I was burned out, and so I decided to shift into something completely different.  I connected with Ashley when I was looking for a wedding photographer, and just fell in love with her energy. Careerwise at the time I felt lost, so I attended one of her coaching workshops and afterwards decided to enroll in her Living Courageously Blueprint program! Through this program I reconnected to my heart-centered foundation and started living a life on my own terms. I started my virtual assistant and travel business last year as a way to explore my own interests in travel, tech, social media, web design, etc. and so far I'm really loving it!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15266425 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2740 personal growth, personal development, career change, self work, becoming an entrepreneur 95 full false What happens when you lose yourself to your dream (and 7 tools to find her again)! | Episode 94 What happens when you lose yourself to your dream (and 7 tools to find her again)! | Episode 94 Send us Fan Mail

Have you lost yourself in pursuit of your dream and you're needing tools and inspiration to find her again?

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I share all things, " What happens when you lose yourself to your dream (and 7 tools to find her again)!"
 
Throughout this episode, I share where life has brought me from the end of 2021 till now and how I've lost parts of myself to my dream over these past few years, the ah-ha moment that I had and the small, intentional actions and adjustments I've brought into my life to really come back home to myself. 

The episode ends with 7 very tangible tools + tips to try on in your very real life!

  1. Eating 
  2. Exercise 
  3. Sleeping 
  4. Reading 
  5. Evening practice 
  6. Morning practice 
  7. Reconnecting to my WHY, goals + pushing myself out of my comfort zone 

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Have you lost yourself in pursuit of your dream and you're needing tools and inspiration to find her again?

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I share all things, " What happens when you lose yourself to your dream (and 7 tools to find her again)!"
 
Throughout this episode, I share where life has brought me from the end of 2021 till now and how I've lost parts of myself to my dream over these past few years, the ah-ha moment that I had and the small, intentional actions and adjustments I've brought into my life to really come back home to myself. 

The episode ends with 7 very tangible tools + tips to try on in your very real life!

  1. Eating 
  2. Exercise 
  3. Sleeping 
  4. Reading 
  5. Evening practice 
  6. Morning practice 
  7. Reconnecting to my WHY, goals + pushing myself out of my comfort zone 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15229039 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3407 dreams, build your dream life, personal growth, personal development, self work, finding yourself, love yourself, daily practices 94 full false From Victim to Power with Hannah Lorain, Intuitive Generational Cycle Healing Coach | Episode 93 From Victim to Power with Hannah Lorain, Intuitive Generational Cycle Healing Coach | Episode 93 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the incredible honor of sitting in conversation with Hannah Lorain, an Intuitive Generational Cycle Healing Coach.

This episode, "From Victim to Power" is a powerful (no pun intended) conversation around how her moms suicide was the catalyst that brought her to discovering her most authentic self amidst grief.

This is a very raw and honest conversation around her mother's suicide, grief, breaking generational cycles, the healing and therapy Hannah has moved through to get to this point on her journey and how these very modalities have enhanced and changed her life. 

About Hannah :
Single mom to two girls. Daughter with Down Syndrome. Here to break the cycle of generational self abandonment and outsourcing their worth for validation. Teaching women to heal their abandonment wound by connecting to their mind body connection. Leading with intuition instead of anxiety.

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I had the incredible honor of sitting in conversation with Hannah Lorain, an Intuitive Generational Cycle Healing Coach.

This episode, "From Victim to Power" is a powerful (no pun intended) conversation around how her moms suicide was the catalyst that brought her to discovering her most authentic self amidst grief.

This is a very raw and honest conversation around her mother's suicide, grief, breaking generational cycles, the healing and therapy Hannah has moved through to get to this point on her journey and how these very modalities have enhanced and changed her life. 

About Hannah :
Single mom to two girls. Daughter with Down Syndrome. Here to break the cycle of generational self abandonment and outsourcing their worth for validation. Teaching women to heal their abandonment wound by connecting to their mind body connection. Leading with intuition instead of anxiety.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15190812 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0700 3550 intentional living, intentionality, life coach, intentional living coach, build your dream life, personal growth, personal development, self help 93 full false 8 Ways to intentionally root down after traveling (and the what, how + why) | Episode 92 8 Ways to intentionally root down after traveling (and the what, how + why) | Episode 92 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I geek out around 8 Ways to intentionally root down after traveling (and the what, how + why). 

As we move through this episode, I share my recently travels to Missouri and how I intentionally root back into my everyday life through these 8 ways : 

  1. Start back on my routine
  2. Clean the house + do the laundry
  3. Grocery shop + meal prep 
  4. Get clean + meal replacement shakes  
  5. Sage 
  6. Flowers for the house 
  7. Ensure to get out in nature 
  8. Workout 

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" as I geek out around 8 Ways to intentionally root down after traveling (and the what, how + why). 

As we move through this episode, I share my recently travels to Missouri and how I intentionally root back into my everyday life through these 8 ways : 

  1. Start back on my routine
  2. Clean the house + do the laundry
  3. Grocery shop + meal prep 
  4. Get clean + meal replacement shakes  
  5. Sage 
  6. Flowers for the house 
  7. Ensure to get out in nature 
  8. Workout 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15149714 Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2096 intentional living, intention, building your dream life, personal growth and development, self help author, traveling hacks 92 full false My journey + how it brought me onto the path of intentional living | Episode 91 My journey + how it brought me onto the path of intentional living | Episode 91 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for Episode 91, "My journey + how it brought me onto the path of intentional living!"

This is an intimate peek inside my life and the journey that ultimately brought me onto the path of intentional living. I share insight into my childhood and being raised by a single mother, the shift of my biological father committing suicide in middle school, feeling like an outcast in high school to really finding myself in college as I studied African Studies, into the life altering experience of hearing the loud question, "Am I just existing or actually living?" to pursuing a life long dream of living and teaching in Africa. The episode ends with life after teaching English in Africa and where it has me in this moment!

I truly believe we find belonging in connection and community and felt so inclined to share a more intimate side of my life and story! If you're curious or want me to deep dive into any of these, please email me at hello@ashleystrongsmith.com!

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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for Episode 91, "My journey + how it brought me onto the path of intentional living!"

This is an intimate peek inside my life and the journey that ultimately brought me onto the path of intentional living. I share insight into my childhood and being raised by a single mother, the shift of my biological father committing suicide in middle school, feeling like an outcast in high school to really finding myself in college as I studied African Studies, into the life altering experience of hearing the loud question, "Am I just existing or actually living?" to pursuing a life long dream of living and teaching in Africa. The episode ends with life after teaching English in Africa and where it has me in this moment!

I truly believe we find belonging in connection and community and felt so inclined to share a more intimate side of my life and story! If you're curious or want me to deep dive into any of these, please email me at hello@ashleystrongsmith.com!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15106081 Tue, 21 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3602 intentional, intentional living, personal growth, personal development, author, self work, self help, follow your dreams 91 full false It's all Figure-Outable with Dharma Shakti of Yogalution Movement | Episode 90 It's all Figure-Outable with Dharma Shakti of Yogalution Movement | Episode 90 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I had the insanely beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with one of my biggest inspirations and teachers, Dharma Shakti the Founder + Owner of Yogalution Movement.

Back when I was in college, I took one of her yoga classes that quite literally transformed my life as for the first time in my life, I truly understood what it meant to experience "no mind" where the mind is silent and began to really connect to and ultimately love myself and my body.

Join us for an in depth conversation that really details her journey and what brought her to today, the impact she is making on her community intimately and at large, the root of courage and its immense impact on our lives, taking small action and truly embodying "It's all Figure-Outable!"

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About Dharma :
Dharma Shakti, LMT, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, ERYT500, RYS and Certified High Performance Coach, Founder and Owner of Yogalution Movement, a donation based Yoga studio and community. Dharma has been in the healing arts industry since 1999 starting out as a massage therapist, graduating from BodyMind College and practiced as a LMT for 10+ years

Dharma Shakti has been teaching yoga since 2005. She was trained in a traditional ashram and received initiation and a spiritual name under the tutelage of Swami Sitaramananda. She has studied yoga with many influential teachers from all over the United States and in India. Dharma holds credentials through yoga alliance as an E-RYT 500, an experienced yoga teacher, with over 5000+ hours of teaching experience and 500 hours of training and certification courses, doing her trainings in traditional ashrams in an immersive setting. She is also a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist since 2007, graduating from California College of Ayurveda.

She currently runs a Donation Based Yoga Studio  where her mission is to make yoga accessible to everyone regardless of class, age, gender, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation or gender identification etc. Dharma also founded Yoga On The Bluff, which is a FREE outdoor yoga class that happens 7 days a week, all year round, for the last 17 years and has become an iconic landmark of Long Beach, Ca.

In 2016, Dharma became a Certified High Performance Coach under the tutelage of Brendon Burchard, after being an avid student of his work for 2 years. She is really passionate about personal development work and blending it with the spiritual journey of awakening and truly knowing ones TRUE self. She is often referred to as “The Tony Robbins Of Yoga”

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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast as I had the insanely beautiful honor of sitting in conversation with one of my biggest inspirations and teachers, Dharma Shakti the Founder + Owner of Yogalution Movement.

Back when I was in college, I took one of her yoga classes that quite literally transformed my life as for the first time in my life, I truly understood what it meant to experience "no mind" where the mind is silent and began to really connect to and ultimately love myself and my body.

Join us for an in depth conversation that really details her journey and what brought her to today, the impact she is making on her community intimately and at large, the root of courage and its immense impact on our lives, taking small action and truly embodying "It's all Figure-Outable!"

Tune in on all places you find your podcast!

About Dharma :
Dharma Shakti, LMT, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, ERYT500, RYS and Certified High Performance Coach, Founder and Owner of Yogalution Movement, a donation based Yoga studio and community. Dharma has been in the healing arts industry since 1999 starting out as a massage therapist, graduating from BodyMind College and practiced as a LMT for 10+ years

Dharma Shakti has been teaching yoga since 2005. She was trained in a traditional ashram and received initiation and a spiritual name under the tutelage of Swami Sitaramananda. She has studied yoga with many influential teachers from all over the United States and in India. Dharma holds credentials through yoga alliance as an E-RYT 500, an experienced yoga teacher, with over 5000+ hours of teaching experience and 500 hours of training and certification courses, doing her trainings in traditional ashrams in an immersive setting. She is also a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist since 2007, graduating from California College of Ayurveda.

She currently runs a Donation Based Yoga Studio  where her mission is to make yoga accessible to everyone regardless of class, age, gender, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation or gender identification etc. Dharma also founded Yoga On The Bluff, which is a FREE outdoor yoga class that happens 7 days a week, all year round, for the last 17 years and has become an iconic landmark of Long Beach, Ca.

In 2016, Dharma became a Certified High Performance Coach under the tutelage of Brendon Burchard, after being an avid student of his work for 2 years. She is really passionate about personal development work and blending it with the spiritual journey of awakening and truly knowing ones TRUE self. She is often referred to as “The Tony Robbins Of Yoga”

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15065860 Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3930 personal growth, yoga, personal development, self help, life coach, intentional living 90 full false How to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them | Episode 89 How to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them | Episode 89 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for all things - "How to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them!"

As I move through this conversation I share a special announcement (hint : free June challenge) and move through how to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them.

With this, for goal setting - I share questions to ask, categories to reflect and really understanding your why behind that very goal. For checking in with them - I share how to break your goals down from yearly to quarterly to monthly, weekly and ultimately daily with the intention that small action every single day compounds to major change, transformation and realization of your dreams. Then, I end with creating the space to realize them which translates as supporting yourself throughout the process to stay grounded + connected to your dreams!

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Tune into this week's episode of "Living an Intentional Life Podcast" for all things - "How to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them!"

As I move through this conversation I share a special announcement (hint : free June challenge) and move through how to set goals, create the space to regularly check-in with + realize them.

With this, for goal setting - I share questions to ask, categories to reflect and really understanding your why behind that very goal. For checking in with them - I share how to break your goals down from yearly to quarterly to monthly, weekly and ultimately daily with the intention that small action every single day compounds to major change, transformation and realization of your dreams. Then, I end with creating the space to realize them which translates as supporting yourself throughout the process to stay grounded + connected to your dreams!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-15021204 Tue, 07 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700 3107 goal setting, setting goals, personal growth, personal development, self help, self work, intention, living with intention, heart centered 89 full false Living Intentionally through the Lens of Astrology with Rena Valentino | Episode 88 Living Intentionally through the Lens of Astrology with Rena Valentino | Episode 88 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for "Living Intentionally through the Lens of Astrology with Rena Valentino." 

I had the most wonderful opportunity to sit down with multi-passionate woman and entrepreneur, Rena who shared her journey in personal development and self work finding herself supporting women primarily through the power and medium of astrology. 

We learn about her journey, what astrology is and how it supports others AND drum roll please... end with her reading my chart in sharing the "BIG THREE!" My, was it so fun to dive into my chart in real time and to create the space and opportunity to be witness to such a supportive tool like astrology!  

About Rena :
As a multi-passionate Manifesting Generator (Human Design), Rena connects her numerous modalities to the common thread of empowering other female trailblazers - those desiring to live life by their own design - to fully embody their unique soul's blueprint so they can create their dream life in an authentic & sustainable way through the lens of Astrology. Whether it's building and creating your business with ease & flow as the vehicle to financial and time freedom, desiring to live out a purpose-driven life with the clarity & confidence, stepping into your unique gifts & talents to make a greater impact for yourself and others, or all of the above, Rena facilitates your soul's Remembering to come back into alignment with your Truth. Her current offerings are one-off astrological readings for individuals, relationships, and children, as well as her signature 1:1 coaching programs. You can find her on Instagram at @rena_valentino_coaching or reach out via email at hello@renavalentino.com

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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast for "Living Intentionally through the Lens of Astrology with Rena Valentino." 

I had the most wonderful opportunity to sit down with multi-passionate woman and entrepreneur, Rena who shared her journey in personal development and self work finding herself supporting women primarily through the power and medium of astrology. 

We learn about her journey, what astrology is and how it supports others AND drum roll please... end with her reading my chart in sharing the "BIG THREE!" My, was it so fun to dive into my chart in real time and to create the space and opportunity to be witness to such a supportive tool like astrology!  

About Rena :
As a multi-passionate Manifesting Generator (Human Design), Rena connects her numerous modalities to the common thread of empowering other female trailblazers - those desiring to live life by their own design - to fully embody their unique soul's blueprint so they can create their dream life in an authentic & sustainable way through the lens of Astrology. Whether it's building and creating your business with ease & flow as the vehicle to financial and time freedom, desiring to live out a purpose-driven life with the clarity & confidence, stepping into your unique gifts & talents to make a greater impact for yourself and others, or all of the above, Rena facilitates your soul's Remembering to come back into alignment with your Truth. Her current offerings are one-off astrological readings for individuals, relationships, and children, as well as her signature 1:1 coaching programs. You can find her on Instagram at @rena_valentino_coaching or reach out via email at hello@renavalentino.com

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14978762 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2921 88 full false Intentionality + Intentional Living = Living Your Dream Life | Episode 87 Intentionality + Intentional Living = Living Your Dream Life | Episode 87 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast  for "Intentionality + Intentional Living = Living Your Dream Life" 

Intention is creating action with awareness, ultimately understanding the why behind your actions and decision. And Intentional living is taking small action every single day in support of your dream life. 

Throughout this episode, I deep dive into what intention and Intentional Living have in common when in comes to living your dream life. Alongside six tangible tools to invite into your very own life to support this expression.

To get to a place of intentional living, it’s compounding layers : 
1. Creating a heart-centered foundation + regularly checking in with it and ensuring you’re supporting these aspects in your very real life 
2. Creating routine + schedules to support yourself in moving through the presence while simultaneously creating space for the future 
3. Setting weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals and checking in with the regularly 
4. Creating space for reflection before making decisions so they’re made in complete alignment instead of impulse 
5. Nourishing your heart, mind and body 
6. Living in gratitude 


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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast  for "Intentionality + Intentional Living = Living Your Dream Life" 

Intention is creating action with awareness, ultimately understanding the why behind your actions and decision. And Intentional living is taking small action every single day in support of your dream life. 

Throughout this episode, I deep dive into what intention and Intentional Living have in common when in comes to living your dream life. Alongside six tangible tools to invite into your very own life to support this expression.

To get to a place of intentional living, it’s compounding layers : 
1. Creating a heart-centered foundation + regularly checking in with it and ensuring you’re supporting these aspects in your very real life 
2. Creating routine + schedules to support yourself in moving through the presence while simultaneously creating space for the future 
3. Setting weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals and checking in with the regularly 
4. Creating space for reflection before making decisions so they’re made in complete alignment instead of impulse 
5. Nourishing your heart, mind and body 
6. Living in gratitude 


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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast with Ashley Strong Smith (formerly The Living Courageously Podcast) as I intimately dive into the WHY behind re-branding from courage to intention!

This is a very organic episode where I share a bit of the guided meditation + centering I do for myself before diving into the episode, a recent card I pulled + my connection to Oracle Decks, a little journey of what brought me to this point and how re-branding unfolded. 

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Tune into this week's episode of Living an Intentional Life Podcast with Ashley Strong Smith (formerly The Living Courageously Podcast) as I intimately dive into the WHY behind re-branding from courage to intention!

This is a very organic episode where I share a bit of the guided meditation + centering I do for myself before diving into the episode, a recent card I pulled + my connection to Oracle Decks, a little journey of what brought me to this point and how re-branding unfolded. 

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Living an Intentional Life Podcast INTRO | Episode 85 

Welcome to Living an Intentional Life Podcast — a space for women who are remembering their hearts, reclaiming their energy, and creating lives that actually feel like home.

This is a place where you don’t have to perform, push, or prove — a place where you are met in your truth, your tenderness, and your becoming.

I’m your host, Ashley Strong Smith, and I believe that the deepest transformation doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from living with intention and listening more deeply to who you really are.

Each week, I share honest conversations and supportive tools you can gently try on in your own life — invitations to come back to your heart, trust your inner knowing, and create a life that supports your nervous system, your dreams, and your wholeness.

Here, we honor growth that is rooted, not rushed. We honor boundaries, embodiment, and the quiet wisdom of your own heart. You’re not here by accident. You’re here because something in you is ready for more — more truth, more softness, more alignment, more belonging.
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So take a breath… and let yourself arrive.

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Living an Intentional Life Podcast INTRO | Episode 85 

Welcome to Living an Intentional Life Podcast — a space for women who are remembering their hearts, reclaiming their energy, and creating lives that actually feel like home.

This is a place where you don’t have to perform, push, or prove — a place where you are met in your truth, your tenderness, and your becoming.

I’m your host, Ashley Strong Smith, and I believe that the deepest transformation doesn’t come from doing more — it comes from living with intention and listening more deeply to who you really are.

Each week, I share honest conversations and supportive tools you can gently try on in your own life — invitations to come back to your heart, trust your inner knowing, and create a life that supports your nervous system, your dreams, and your wholeness.

Here, we honor growth that is rooted, not rushed. We honor boundaries, embodiment, and the quiet wisdom of your own heart. You’re not here by accident. You’re here because something in you is ready for more — more truth, more softness, more alignment, more belonging.
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So take a breath… and let yourself arrive.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14866639 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0700 86 intentional living, self trust, personal growth, mindfulness, spiritual growth, emotional wellness, inner wisdom, burnout recovery, intuition, women’s empowerment, conscious living, nervous system healing 85 trailer false Rewild Your Life with Lea Pickard, Nontoxic Living Expert | Episode 84 Rewild Your Life with Lea Pickard, Nontoxic Living Expert | Episode 84 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast Rewild Your Life with Lea Pickard | Episode 84

As we move through this conversation, it's is such a reminder in living free and wild, ultimately peeling the layers off domestication off to be our most true, authentic selves. A process in which Lea describes as "REWILD!"

Our conversation moves thought intentional decision, honor the innate courage within, connecting to the dreams within us + the knowing that if the dream is there, so too is the blueprint to get there and how each and everyone of us are a lighthouse in and of ourselves.

This episode is profoundly special as it is the last episode under The Living Courageously brand. As of next week, it will be rebranded to...

Stay tuned for more! 

About Lea :
Life in this moment means to be totally free—moving in the world in every step as a sovereign being, self possessed, and taking actions that fully align with what she values most.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast Rewild Your Life with Lea Pickard | Episode 84

As we move through this conversation, it's is such a reminder in living free and wild, ultimately peeling the layers off domestication off to be our most true, authentic selves. A process in which Lea describes as "REWILD!"

Our conversation moves thought intentional decision, honor the innate courage within, connecting to the dreams within us + the knowing that if the dream is there, so too is the blueprint to get there and how each and everyone of us are a lighthouse in and of ourselves.

This episode is profoundly special as it is the last episode under The Living Courageously brand. As of next week, it will be rebranded to...

Stay tuned for more! 

About Lea :
Life in this moment means to be totally free—moving in the world in every step as a sovereign being, self possessed, and taking actions that fully align with what she values most.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "14 tools to invite into your life to support yourself through transitions + changing of seasons!"

As we move through this conversation, I share a few recent reflections of just coming out of messy middle season, transiting from Winter into Spring and honoring the closing of the first quarter of the year and moving into the second. 

Inspired by spending the entire day doing an "Expansion Day," which is a day where I fully commit to working on myself as opposed to just moving through the to-do's of life, I recounted how crucial it is for me to reflect on where I've been and where I'm going. To reconnect back to my goals, intentions and word for the year. 

One thing that was very loud was that I use this tool, that of an Expansion Days to support myself through transitions and changing of seasons, specially from one quarter to the next.

Tune in for a deep dive into 14 different tools that have supported me over the years as I personally move through transitions and changing of the seasons. As with all that I share, I invite you to try on what resonates and aligns and release what doesn't.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "14 tools to invite into your life to support yourself through transitions + changing of seasons!"

As we move through this conversation, I share a few recent reflections of just coming out of messy middle season, transiting from Winter into Spring and honoring the closing of the first quarter of the year and moving into the second. 

Inspired by spending the entire day doing an "Expansion Day," which is a day where I fully commit to working on myself as opposed to just moving through the to-do's of life, I recounted how crucial it is for me to reflect on where I've been and where I'm going. To reconnect back to my goals, intentions and word for the year. 

One thing that was very loud was that I use this tool, that of an Expansion Days to support myself through transitions and changing of seasons, specially from one quarter to the next.

Tune in for a deep dive into 14 different tools that have supported me over the years as I personally move through transitions and changing of the seasons. As with all that I share, I invite you to try on what resonates and aligns and release what doesn't.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "My morning pages practice AND writing ideas + topics to support yours!"

Inspired by the book "The Artist’s Way" by Julia Cameron, I developed what she calls "the morning pages" three years ago which is a practice  where I write every single morning. This practice has become a routine, that then created a ritual, that then supported a lifestyle, that ulnatiemly has enabled me to be the healthiest + most aligned expression of myself. 

This conversations moves through : 

  • What exactly is this practice. 
  • How has this practice supported me. 
  • How to try this practice on in your very own life! 
  • Some writing ideas + topics to get you started? 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "My morning pages practice AND writing ideas + topics to support yours!"

Inspired by the book "The Artist’s Way" by Julia Cameron, I developed what she calls "the morning pages" three years ago which is a practice  where I write every single morning. This practice has become a routine, that then created a ritual, that then supported a lifestyle, that ulnatiemly has enabled me to be the healthiest + most aligned expression of myself. 

This conversations moves through : 

  • What exactly is this practice. 
  • How has this practice supported me. 
  • How to try this practice on in your very own life! 
  • Some writing ideas + topics to get you started? 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14767953 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2189 self work, personal work, personal growth, personal growth tips, self improvement, self love, personal development, morning pages 82 full false Vulnerability and it's Key to Unlocking Courage Within with Ashley Bennett of Live Life Reiki Studio | Episode 81 Vulnerability and it's Key to Unlocking Courage Within with Ashley Bennett of Live Life Reiki Studio | Episode 81 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Vulnerability and it's Key to Unlocking Courage Within with Ashley Bennett of Live Life Reiki Studio.

Join us for a conversation as Ashley shares her definition of courage as meaning deep vulnerability - being able to reveal our truth to ourselves and to others. She rawly shares how this translates into her world through a very honest reflection of reaching the deepest state of depression that she had experienced in her life to date last year, in 2023, due to a sequence of events.

All scenarios had aligned for her family to be present and she had a choice in that moment to continue to hide her truth, or to share it. She decided to allow her truth to be seen, opening her up to vulnerability. As she prepared to share my truth, in that moment she felt as though her whole world was going to end but it was this exact meeting point of fully giving up and fully leaning in.

Ashley truly believes that it was from the light of courage within her that the decision was to lean in. She shares how she moved through this, rituals that kept her grounded (even in the darkest + hardest) of moments and how you can support yourself in moving through similar seasons. 

About Ashley :
Ashley is a Usui/Holy Fire III® Karuna Reiki® Master, Sound Healer, Cacao Guide, Sacred Ceremonialist and Retreat Facilitator. Since 2018, she has been in deep communion with Reiki, Sound, Cacao, Community and Ceremony to shed the layer of illusion - remembering and embodying the light and love within. All teaching her that the key to ALL that we seek lies through the portal of quite literally, our own heart. Not outside of us, but deep within. In her practice and service of Reiki training, sessions, special events, workshops and retreats, Ashley walks alongside you, hand in hand as you spiral open the Ever Unfolding Rose of your heart to live life as fully and abundantly as possible in your purpose. She sees you for the magnificent light that you are and is deeply honored to walk this path with you.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Vulnerability and it's Key to Unlocking Courage Within with Ashley Bennett of Live Life Reiki Studio.

Join us for a conversation as Ashley shares her definition of courage as meaning deep vulnerability - being able to reveal our truth to ourselves and to others. She rawly shares how this translates into her world through a very honest reflection of reaching the deepest state of depression that she had experienced in her life to date last year, in 2023, due to a sequence of events.

All scenarios had aligned for her family to be present and she had a choice in that moment to continue to hide her truth, or to share it. She decided to allow her truth to be seen, opening her up to vulnerability. As she prepared to share my truth, in that moment she felt as though her whole world was going to end but it was this exact meeting point of fully giving up and fully leaning in.

Ashley truly believes that it was from the light of courage within her that the decision was to lean in. She shares how she moved through this, rituals that kept her grounded (even in the darkest + hardest) of moments and how you can support yourself in moving through similar seasons. 

About Ashley :
Ashley is a Usui/Holy Fire III® Karuna Reiki® Master, Sound Healer, Cacao Guide, Sacred Ceremonialist and Retreat Facilitator. Since 2018, she has been in deep communion with Reiki, Sound, Cacao, Community and Ceremony to shed the layer of illusion - remembering and embodying the light and love within. All teaching her that the key to ALL that we seek lies through the portal of quite literally, our own heart. Not outside of us, but deep within. In her practice and service of Reiki training, sessions, special events, workshops and retreats, Ashley walks alongside you, hand in hand as you spiral open the Ever Unfolding Rose of your heart to live life as fully and abundantly as possible in your purpose. She sees you for the magnificent light that you are and is deeply honored to walk this path with you.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14717396 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700 2724 reiki, vulnerability, courage, living courageously, brave, build your dream life, live your dream life, live authentically, personal growth, personal development, self work, self love 81 full false How to Honor your Definition of Courage + Living Courageously in this Season | Episode 80 How to Honor your Definition of Courage + Living Courageously in this Season | Episode 80 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, Episode 80 - "How to honor your definition of courage + living courageously in this season. "

What do courage + living courageously have in common? 
The awareness of one, leads to the other. 

This conversation is all things : 

  • What is your definition of courage? 
  • What season are you in? 
  • What does it look like (most importantly, how does it feel) to live courageously?

I deep dive into answering these questions in real time, how I am doing this in my very own life at this moment and ways you can support yourself in reflecting on this in your own life. 

Support yourself throughout this process by : 

  • Get really connected + rooted in your definition of courage. 
  • Write it in a place where you can see it regularly 
  • What does living courageously look like to you? 
  • Most importantly how does it feel? 
  • How can you create one small action every day that honors your definition of courage + living courageously? 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, Episode 80 - "How to honor your definition of courage + living courageously in this season. "

What do courage + living courageously have in common? 
The awareness of one, leads to the other. 

This conversation is all things : 

  • What is your definition of courage? 
  • What season are you in? 
  • What does it look like (most importantly, how does it feel) to live courageously?

I deep dive into answering these questions in real time, how I am doing this in my very own life at this moment and ways you can support yourself in reflecting on this in your own life. 

Support yourself throughout this process by : 

  • Get really connected + rooted in your definition of courage. 
  • Write it in a place where you can see it regularly 
  • What does living courageously look like to you? 
  • Most importantly how does it feel? 
  • How can you create one small action every day that honors your definition of courage + living courageously? 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "Small Action Every Single Day Leads to Change + Transformation" 

This conversation really moves through where life is in the present moment, a recent podcast feature that ignited my connection to + sharing about taking small action every single day and a very specific way in my life right now I am working through this! 

This conversation is for you if, 

  • You're curious about taking small action every single day 
  • You want to know how to even take small action every single day 
  • Tips, tools + tangible resources around what can you do to support yourself in taking small steps every single day?

What are areas of your life can you being to take small action today? 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "Small Action Every Single Day Leads to Change + Transformation" 

This conversation really moves through where life is in the present moment, a recent podcast feature that ignited my connection to + sharing about taking small action every single day and a very specific way in my life right now I am working through this! 

This conversation is for you if, 

  • You're curious about taking small action every single day 
  • You want to know how to even take small action every single day 
  • Tips, tools + tangible resources around what can you do to support yourself in taking small steps every single day?

What are areas of your life can you being to take small action today? 

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Tune into this weeks episodes of The Living Courageously Podcast where I have the incredible honor of sitting down with one of my biggest inspirations + courage mentors Kate Swoboda. 

Throughout this episode, "Living 100% Fully Alive with Courage with Kate Swoboda of Your Courageous Life" she deep dives into : 

  • How her book, "The Courage Habit" was birthed 
  • Her connection to courage + what it means to her in this moment 
  • Reflections around the life altering question of, "If your most courageous self were making the decisions, what would be different in your life today?" 
  • How she is currently living 100% fully alive 

About Kate :
Kate Swoboda writes about psychology, creating better habits, cultivating courage, and practicing discipline. She’s the creator of YourCourageousLife.com, and author of The Courage Habit which was endorsed by several New York Times best-selling authors and named a "Top Book on Habits" by BookRiot. Named a “Top 10 Coach to Watch” by LA Weekly, Kate helps individuals and organizations get unstuck and start practicing courage by getting into “the courage habit,” a four-part process for behavioral and organizational change.

Kate’s work has appeared in the BBC, MindBodyGreen, Entrepreneur, USA Today, Forbes, Lifetime Moms, The Intelligent Optimist, Business Insider and as a guest on several high-profile podcasts, and her website Your Courageous Life was named a Top-50 blog for happiness by Greatist.

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Tune into this weeks episodes of The Living Courageously Podcast where I have the incredible honor of sitting down with one of my biggest inspirations + courage mentors Kate Swoboda. 

Throughout this episode, "Living 100% Fully Alive with Courage with Kate Swoboda of Your Courageous Life" she deep dives into : 

  • How her book, "The Courage Habit" was birthed 
  • Her connection to courage + what it means to her in this moment 
  • Reflections around the life altering question of, "If your most courageous self were making the decisions, what would be different in your life today?" 
  • How she is currently living 100% fully alive 

About Kate :
Kate Swoboda writes about psychology, creating better habits, cultivating courage, and practicing discipline. She’s the creator of YourCourageousLife.com, and author of The Courage Habit which was endorsed by several New York Times best-selling authors and named a "Top Book on Habits" by BookRiot. Named a “Top 10 Coach to Watch” by LA Weekly, Kate helps individuals and organizations get unstuck and start practicing courage by getting into “the courage habit,” a four-part process for behavioral and organizational change.

Kate’s work has appeared in the BBC, MindBodyGreen, Entrepreneur, USA Today, Forbes, Lifetime Moms, The Intelligent Optimist, Business Insider and as a guest on several high-profile podcasts, and her website Your Courageous Life was named a Top-50 blog for happiness by Greatist.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14583367 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800 3137 courage, living courageously, the courage habit, be courageous, personal growth, personal development, personal expansion, build your dream life, live your dream life 78 full false Courageously Listen, Connect + Follow the Signs from the Universe… | Episode 77 Courageously Listen, Connect + Follow the Signs from the Universe… | Episode 77 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for, "Courageously Listen, Connect + Follow the Signs from the Universe…"

This episodes begins with some recent celebrations + happening in my life that really have transpired as a direct result of listening to the universe! I share more behind what I do + why I do what I do as a Courage Coach, the recent opening of the doors to The Living Courageously Blueprint Spring 2024 MASTERMIND and then really move through all things listening to, connecting to and following the signs of the universe.

This episode is for you if...
✨You're curious about signs from the universe
✨You want to strengthen your connection to following signs from the universe
✨You are curious how other women do this in their own lives

Throughout this episode we move through :
✨How to even identify the signs
✨How to know when to listen to the signs
✨Areas in my life where this works
✨Tools for you in doing this in your view own life
✨What to do now?

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Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for, "Courageously Listen, Connect + Follow the Signs from the Universe…"

This episodes begins with some recent celebrations + happening in my life that really have transpired as a direct result of listening to the universe! I share more behind what I do + why I do what I do as a Courage Coach, the recent opening of the doors to The Living Courageously Blueprint Spring 2024 MASTERMIND and then really move through all things listening to, connecting to and following the signs of the universe.

This episode is for you if...
✨You're curious about signs from the universe
✨You want to strengthen your connection to following signs from the universe
✨You are curious how other women do this in their own lives

Throughout this episode we move through :
✨How to even identify the signs
✨How to know when to listen to the signs
✨Areas in my life where this works
✨Tools for you in doing this in your view own life
✨What to do now?

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14538287 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800 3768 spirituality, signs from the universe, honoring your path, courage, living courageously, building your dream life, heart centered, multi passionate entrepreneur, personal growth, personal development 77 full false Loving Courageously : Meeting my South African Husband while Teaching English in Mafia Island, Tanzania | Episode 76 Loving Courageously : Meeting my South African Husband while Teaching English in Mafia Island, Tanzania | Episode 76 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for, "Loving Courageously : Meeting my South African Husband while Teaching English in Mafia Island, Tanzania"

This conversation is how honoring courage + living courageously lead both my husband and I to loving courageously as I move through our meeting, the journey it took to be in the same country through where we find ourselves in this present moment! 

This episode is for you if...
💛You are curious about my love story
💛Really wanting to tap deeper into honoring your courage
💛Looking for inspiration

Through this conversation we deep dive into :
✨Where + how Dan and I met that took place back in 2012 on a small island off the coast of Tanzania called Mafia Island!
✨The commitment and connectivity we experienced with a cross continent relationship.
✨The truth in listening to those nudges + intuition and allowing trust to be your guide 
✨Maneuvering through the K-1 Finance Visa process to enable him to come to the United States
✨Our live as we live is today! 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for, "Loving Courageously : Meeting my South African Husband while Teaching English in Mafia Island, Tanzania"

This conversation is how honoring courage + living courageously lead both my husband and I to loving courageously as I move through our meeting, the journey it took to be in the same country through where we find ourselves in this present moment! 

This episode is for you if...
💛You are curious about my love story
💛Really wanting to tap deeper into honoring your courage
💛Looking for inspiration

Through this conversation we deep dive into :
✨Where + how Dan and I met that took place back in 2012 on a small island off the coast of Tanzania called Mafia Island!
✨The commitment and connectivity we experienced with a cross continent relationship.
✨The truth in listening to those nudges + intuition and allowing trust to be your guide 
✨Maneuvering through the K-1 Finance Visa process to enable him to come to the United States
✨Our live as we live is today! 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for all things, "How to Soften While Simultaneously Pursuing Your Goals?"

The heartbeat of our conversation is .... "Just because I create the rules, doesn't mean I need to follow them!" 

This episode is for you if...
🌱You are a dreamer + goal chaser
🌱You also want to live more slowly + intentionally
🌱You want deeper insight in how to simultaneity  do both - purpose your dreams + soften within the process

Through this conversation we deep dive into :
✨Goals - getting clear on them, understanding your why behind them, re-evaluating if they're still in alignment with your life.
✨ What does it mean + look like for YOU to have space for softening + integration? 
✨Honoring what your soul is calling for.
✨Giving yourself permission to do things differently.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast for all things, "How to Soften While Simultaneously Pursuing Your Goals?"

The heartbeat of our conversation is .... "Just because I create the rules, doesn't mean I need to follow them!" 

This episode is for you if...
🌱You are a dreamer + goal chaser
🌱You also want to live more slowly + intentionally
🌱You want deeper insight in how to simultaneity  do both - purpose your dreams + soften within the process

Through this conversation we deep dive into :
✨Goals - getting clear on them, understanding your why behind them, re-evaluating if they're still in alignment with your life.
✨ What does it mean + look like for YOU to have space for softening + integration? 
✨Honoring what your soul is calling for.
✨Giving yourself permission to do things differently.

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"Sometimes we want to rush out of the harder moments, but those are the moments where the most growth and transformation happens because we're uncomfortable. Sit with those moments, and feel into them and allow them to be your teacher."

SURPRISE! Welcome to this BONUS episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - a REPLAY from being a guest on,  "Being All of You Podcast" with Haylee LaRose.

Our conversation was one of those moments where I felt so deeply connected to this community, to this work, to the deep intention that is embedded in all that I do to create a sense of community, belonging, purposes and being seen and heard.

This conversation really moved trough all of that, but from such a different vantage point than what you're used to hearing on this podcast as it's from someone else asking me questions that then brought out different and new information within my soul.

We connect on : 

  • My journey that’s taken me across the world and led to me creating my multi-passionate business and living out my dream life every day
  • A powerful question you can ask yourself to break out of your habitual thought patterns and routine and open yourself up to living into different realities
  • A bit of advice for putting your new awareness and choices into daily action
  • How to cultivate a deeper relationship with your heart and live from a more authentic place that aligns with your higher vision
  • What we’re risking by not asking ourselves the opposing questions and how to tap into your courage alongside your fear to continue growing


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"Sometimes we want to rush out of the harder moments, but those are the moments where the most growth and transformation happens because we're uncomfortable. Sit with those moments, and feel into them and allow them to be your teacher."

SURPRISE! Welcome to this BONUS episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - a REPLAY from being a guest on,  "Being All of You Podcast" with Haylee LaRose.

Our conversation was one of those moments where I felt so deeply connected to this community, to this work, to the deep intention that is embedded in all that I do to create a sense of community, belonging, purposes and being seen and heard.

This conversation really moved trough all of that, but from such a different vantage point than what you're used to hearing on this podcast as it's from someone else asking me questions that then brought out different and new information within my soul.

We connect on : 

  • My journey that’s taken me across the world and led to me creating my multi-passionate business and living out my dream life every day
  • A powerful question you can ask yourself to break out of your habitual thought patterns and routine and open yourself up to living into different realities
  • A bit of advice for putting your new awareness and choices into daily action
  • How to cultivate a deeper relationship with your heart and live from a more authentic place that aligns with your higher vision
  • What we’re risking by not asking ourselves the opposing questions and how to tap into your courage alongside your fear to continue growing


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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14420451 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 3461 live courageously, be courageous, living courageously, being all of you, live with intention, build your dream life, personal growth and development, self love, self help, life coach 74 full false How to Honor + Support Yourself Being Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur + Woman | Episode 73 How to Honor + Support Yourself Being Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur + Woman | Episode 73 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "How to Honor + Support Yourself Being Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur + Woman!" 

This conversation is for you if : 

  • You’re a fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur or woman
  • You have many aspects of yourself that you want to + prioritize living out  
  • You are not just one thing, you are a lot of really good little things
  • You’re curious + want more insight into how other multi-passionate entrepreneur and mamas create space for it all  

Throughout this conversation, we deep dive into : 

  • What does being a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman even means? 
  • Why this term and concept resonated with me deeply. 
  • Limiting beliefs I used to have around all of this and an invitation into you to get curious about your own. 
  • How being a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman transpires in my very real, everyday life. 
  • The tools I use to help me stay rooted and grounded within all the roles + layers. 
  • 6 ways can you support yourself as a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman! 

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, "How to Honor + Support Yourself Being Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur + Woman!" 

This conversation is for you if : 

  • You’re a fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur or woman
  • You have many aspects of yourself that you want to + prioritize living out  
  • You are not just one thing, you are a lot of really good little things
  • You’re curious + want more insight into how other multi-passionate entrepreneur and mamas create space for it all  

Throughout this conversation, we deep dive into : 

  • What does being a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman even means? 
  • Why this term and concept resonated with me deeply. 
  • Limiting beliefs I used to have around all of this and an invitation into you to get curious about your own. 
  • How being a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman transpires in my very real, everyday life. 
  • The tools I use to help me stay rooted and grounded within all the roles + layers. 
  • 6 ways can you support yourself as a multi-passionate entrepreneur + woman! 

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Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "Meeting Yourself with Compassion in the Midst of Uncertainty with Haylee LaRose." 

This episode really embodies, "When you choose compassion for yourself, you are also choosing compassion for others!"

Our conversation rawly, honestly and from a heart-centered space connections on : 

  • Really listening to the nudges or the universe + taking action on those very nudges 
  • Honoring the call and knowing of ones own courage 
  • Mindfully maneuvering mental health + depression and really honoring ones personal journey to self compassion 

About Haylee :
Haylee is a self development coach and supports her coaching clients in embracing and expressing ALL of who they are, retiring their inner critic, and reclaiming their self worth. Through their work together, they're able to live out their higher visions and move forward in life with more confidence and self compassion.

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Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "Meeting Yourself with Compassion in the Midst of Uncertainty with Haylee LaRose." 

This episode really embodies, "When you choose compassion for yourself, you are also choosing compassion for others!"

Our conversation rawly, honestly and from a heart-centered space connections on : 

  • Really listening to the nudges or the universe + taking action on those very nudges 
  • Honoring the call and knowing of ones own courage 
  • Mindfully maneuvering mental health + depression and really honoring ones personal journey to self compassion 

About Haylee :
Haylee is a self development coach and supports her coaching clients in embracing and expressing ALL of who they are, retiring their inner critic, and reclaiming their self worth. Through their work together, they're able to live out their higher visions and move forward in life with more confidence and self compassion.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14361225 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800 3128 72 full false How to Find Your Equilibrium When You Feel Like you Keep Getting Knocked Off It! | Episode 71 How to Find Your Equilibrium When You Feel Like you Keep Getting Knocked Off It! | Episode 71 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast as I dive deeply into "How to find your equilibrium when you feel like you keep getting knocked off it!"

Inspired by a recent week of immense sickness, followed by making decisions that although didn't feel in full alignment, my physical being kept moving through it.

I share FIVE different aspects + areas of life to reflect on with the intention to bring us back to our equilibrium. Within each of these five aspects are a number of areas, questions and reflections to invite into your life. 

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Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast as I dive deeply into "How to find your equilibrium when you feel like you keep getting knocked off it!"

Inspired by a recent week of immense sickness, followed by making decisions that although didn't feel in full alignment, my physical being kept moving through it.

I share FIVE different aspects + areas of life to reflect on with the intention to bring us back to our equilibrium. Within each of these five aspects are a number of areas, questions and reflections to invite into your life. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14323120 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0800 2712 personal growth, personal development, personal expansion, self development, self work, self expression, be courageous, courage, live courageously, build your dream life 71 full false Investing in your Courage with Kim of Clementine Rosebud | Episode 70 Investing in your Courage with Kim of Clementine Rosebud | Episode 70 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Investing in your Courage with Kim of Clementine Rosebud. 

I had the insane honor of sitting in space with Kim or Clementine Rosebud, a sensationally inspiring you here in this very episode. 

Our conversation moved through really listening to the nudges and intuition, building a life of intention, investing in your courage and the benefits of doing so in shared space!

We end the episode with a deep dive into what it was like co-creating as last year, I had the incredible honor of holding sacred space with her as she recently complete "The Living Courageously Blueprint" - a 12 week, intuitively guided program accompanied by a 140 companion workshop. She shares her reflection of this very experience and how it transformed + enhanced her life!

About Kim of Clemente Rosebud :
Kim Snyder Lawrence is the founder of Clementine Rosebud and an intuitive crystal and tarot reader. She has been using crystals and tarot as a tool for transformation and healing for many years. Kim resides in Long Beach, CA with her partner and daughter.
Her offerings include tarot readings for individuals and group events.

She also curates wellness focused products and content for Clementine, they can be found through her Etsy store and Instagram account. For custom offerings and other request please send inquiries to Clementinerosebud@gmail.com.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Investing in your Courage with Kim of Clementine Rosebud. 

I had the insane honor of sitting in space with Kim or Clementine Rosebud, a sensationally inspiring you here in this very episode. 

Our conversation moved through really listening to the nudges and intuition, building a life of intention, investing in your courage and the benefits of doing so in shared space!

We end the episode with a deep dive into what it was like co-creating as last year, I had the incredible honor of holding sacred space with her as she recently complete "The Living Courageously Blueprint" - a 12 week, intuitively guided program accompanied by a 140 companion workshop. She shares her reflection of this very experience and how it transformed + enhanced her life!

About Kim of Clemente Rosebud :
Kim Snyder Lawrence is the founder of Clementine Rosebud and an intuitive crystal and tarot reader. She has been using crystals and tarot as a tool for transformation and healing for many years. Kim resides in Long Beach, CA with her partner and daughter.
Her offerings include tarot readings for individuals and group events.

She also curates wellness focused products and content for Clementine, they can be found through her Etsy store and Instagram account. For custom offerings and other request please send inquiries to Clementinerosebud@gmail.com.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14278524 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800 3856 heart centered entrepreneur, spiritual work, spiritual journey, personal development, personal growth, invest in your courage, live courageously, living courageously, self love 70 full false Reflection + Connection : Reviewing 2023 and Igniting 2024 with a Heart-Centered Foundation | Episode 69 Reflection + Connection : Reviewing 2023 and Igniting 2024 with a Heart-Centered Foundation | Episode 69 Send us Fan Mail

Happy 2024 Courageous Soul!

Tune into this week's episode to reflection on 2023 and ignite 2024 through the lens of YOUR heart-centered foundation!

This episode really moves through and (re)introduces you to creating a heart-centered foundation, reviewing 2023 through the lens of your heart-centered foundation, preparing 2024 through setting intentions and goals ALL through the lens of a heart-centered foundation! 

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Happy 2024 Courageous Soul!

Tune into this week's episode to reflection on 2023 and ignite 2024 through the lens of YOUR heart-centered foundation!

This episode really moves through and (re)introduces you to creating a heart-centered foundation, reviewing 2023 through the lens of your heart-centered foundation, preparing 2024 through setting intentions and goals ALL through the lens of a heart-centered foundation! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14238345 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0800 2397 be courageous, courage, live courageous, living courageously, personal growth, personal development, self help, self development, self discovery, personal transformation 69 full false Happiest of Holidays Courageous Soul Happiest of Holidays Courageous Soul Send us Fan Mail

Just a quick note sending so much love, courage and blessings during the 2023 holiday season!

See you in the New Year as I resume weekly solo episode + interviews!

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Just a quick note sending so much love, courage and blessings during the 2023 holiday season!

See you in the New Year as I resume weekly solo episode + interviews!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14211077 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 447 be courageous, courage, live courageous, living courageously, personal growth, personal development, self help, self development, self discovery, personal transformation full false The Courageous Pursuit of Purpose Over Perfection with Erica Akingboye | Episode 68 The Courageous Pursuit of Purpose Over Perfection with Erica Akingboye | Episode 68 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - The Courageous Pursuit of Purpose Over Perfection with Erica Akingboye

We deep dive into the importance of doing the work internally, to reflect it out into the world, really owning and sharing your story, and moving through being present over perfect!

About Erica :
Erica Akingboye is a best-selling author, host of the What's Her Story podcast, and author coach & strategist who helps ambitious women find their voice, write their book, and use their story as a catalyst of change.

She is the Founder of the Purpose Project LLC, an online business that empowers high-achieving, globally minded women to create a business and life that is aligned & abundant!

As the best-selling author of UnPerfect: a Busy Mom's Guide to Seeking Purpose Over Perfection, she knows the transformational power of writing & sharing your story.

Currently, she supports clients through 1:1 author coaching and content strategy, the Aligned & Abundant Author group program, and 90-min Intensives and mini-VIP Days.

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Tune into this weeks episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - The Courageous Pursuit of Purpose Over Perfection with Erica Akingboye

We deep dive into the importance of doing the work internally, to reflect it out into the world, really owning and sharing your story, and moving through being present over perfect!

About Erica :
Erica Akingboye is a best-selling author, host of the What's Her Story podcast, and author coach & strategist who helps ambitious women find their voice, write their book, and use their story as a catalyst of change.

She is the Founder of the Purpose Project LLC, an online business that empowers high-achieving, globally minded women to create a business and life that is aligned & abundant!

As the best-selling author of UnPerfect: a Busy Mom's Guide to Seeking Purpose Over Perfection, she knows the transformational power of writing & sharing your story.

Currently, she supports clients through 1:1 author coaching and content strategy, the Aligned & Abundant Author group program, and 90-min Intensives and mini-VIP Days.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14169594 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2296 68 full false Courageously Asking Yourself the OPPOSITE Question | Episode 67 Courageously Asking Yourself the OPPOSITE Question | Episode 67 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Courageously Asking Yourself the OPPOSITE Question

In this episode, I dive deeply into the importance of asking oneself the opposite question to reframe limiting beliefs and shift perspectives towards personal growth and fulfillment.

I do this through sharing FIVE very specific areas of my life where I've done just this and overcome fear and embracing courage in various aspects of her life, including her coaching business and friendships.

The episode ends with six tools for building a dream life, emphasizing the importance of taking small actions every day, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and sharing the journey with a few safe people. She encouraged listeners to tap into their innate courage and ask themselves "what if" to unlock their potential.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Courageously Asking Yourself the OPPOSITE Question

In this episode, I dive deeply into the importance of asking oneself the opposite question to reframe limiting beliefs and shift perspectives towards personal growth and fulfillment.

I do this through sharing FIVE very specific areas of my life where I've done just this and overcome fear and embracing courage in various aspects of her life, including her coaching business and friendships.

The episode ends with six tools for building a dream life, emphasizing the importance of taking small actions every day, stepping out of one's comfort zone, and sharing the journey with a few safe people. She encouraged listeners to tap into their innate courage and ask themselves "what if" to unlock their potential.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14129904 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2483 be courage, live courageously, personal growth, personal development, self love, mindset matters, life coaching tips, find your purpose, growth mindset 67 full false Leaning into Uncertainty to Manifest the Life you Desire with Allison Henderson | Episode 66 Leaning into Uncertainty to Manifest the Life you Desire with Allison Henderson | Episode 66 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Leaning into Uncertainty to Manifest the Life you Desire with Allison Henderson

Tune into this episode for all things - following joy and curiosity, finding your souls purpose and really creating a life that you love so deeply and want to invite everyone in! 

About Allison Henderson :
Allison Henderson is an international Business Coach & social media specialist for ambitious coaches and sleep consultants who are looking to grow their online businesses through social media. In the past 5 years, she has worked with hundreds of female coaches, in a variety of industries, teaching them how to make money and get clear on their sales and marketing strategy. Allison has a unique way of looking at business through spirituality, growth mindset practices, and energetics which has helped her grow her business with flow and trust.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - Leaning into Uncertainty to Manifest the Life you Desire with Allison Henderson

Tune into this episode for all things - following joy and curiosity, finding your souls purpose and really creating a life that you love so deeply and want to invite everyone in! 

About Allison Henderson :
Allison Henderson is an international Business Coach & social media specialist for ambitious coaches and sleep consultants who are looking to grow their online businesses through social media. In the past 5 years, she has worked with hundreds of female coaches, in a variety of industries, teaching them how to make money and get clear on their sales and marketing strategy. Allison has a unique way of looking at business through spirituality, growth mindset practices, and energetics which has helped her grow her business with flow and trust.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14088232 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800 1668 business coach, personal growth, personal development, courage, courage coach, life coach, life coaching, personal growth, spiritual journey 66 full false What is an Expansion and Date Day & Why do I Schedule them Regularly? | Episode 65 What is an Expansion and Date Day & Why do I Schedule them Regularly? | Episode 65 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode for a deep dive into "What is an Expansion and Date Day & Why do I Schedule them Regularly?"

In this episode, Ashley introduced the concept of an expansion and date day, which involves creating a day to live and work as one's future self while celebrating and honoring one's present self. The day is designed to bridge the gap between one's present and future self and to create momentum and inspiration for moving forward.

Ashley recounted her recent trip to Florida to document a lifestyle session for a client. She emphasized the importance of reflecting the environment in which we live and work, and how this can impact our personal and professional lives. Ashley also discussed the logistics of planning the trip, including finding flexible travel arrangements and adjusting her schedule to allow for more time in Florida.

Ashley also shared her philosophy on personal growth and development, emphasizing the value of having a coach and being in sacred containers to take one's life to the next level. She described her recent expansion day and how it helped her reconnect with her values and why behind what she does. As a result, she was able to update her website and coaching offerings, which now include pages for each of her four offerings. Ashley's practical advice can help individuals create the space and time to up-level their lives and expand their horizons.

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Tune into this week's episode for a deep dive into "What is an Expansion and Date Day & Why do I Schedule them Regularly?"

In this episode, Ashley introduced the concept of an expansion and date day, which involves creating a day to live and work as one's future self while celebrating and honoring one's present self. The day is designed to bridge the gap between one's present and future self and to create momentum and inspiration for moving forward.

Ashley recounted her recent trip to Florida to document a lifestyle session for a client. She emphasized the importance of reflecting the environment in which we live and work, and how this can impact our personal and professional lives. Ashley also discussed the logistics of planning the trip, including finding flexible travel arrangements and adjusting her schedule to allow for more time in Florida.

Ashley also shared her philosophy on personal growth and development, emphasizing the value of having a coach and being in sacred containers to take one's life to the next level. She described her recent expansion day and how it helped her reconnect with her values and why behind what she does. As a result, she was able to update her website and coaching offerings, which now include pages for each of her four offerings. Ashley's practical advice can help individuals create the space and time to up-level their lives and expand their horizons.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14044904 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2630 personal growth, personal development, expansion day, date day, love yourself, self love, self care, courage, live courageously, living courageously, personal growth 65 full false Embracing the Courage to Live Fully Aligned with Lynn Turcotte-Schuh of Radiant Joy Motherhood | Episode 64 Embracing the Courage to Live Fully Aligned with Lynn Turcotte-Schuh of Radiant Joy Motherhood | Episode 64 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "Embracing the Courage to Live Fully Aligned with Lynn Turcotte-Schuh of Radiant Joy Motherhood" 

This episode is raw, deep, honest as we talk about all things motherhood, being in a same sex marriage, infertility, living a life of complete truth, how to support yourself during depression and living in joy! 

About Lynn:
Lynn is a Mentor, Speaker and Podcast host who helps overwhelmed, exhausted work-from-home Moms ditch guilt and self-doubt and find calm, confidence and connection so they can experience radiant joy every single day. When not helping Moms, you can find Lynn with her family on their 14-acre homestead hanging with the chickens, working in the garden or leading an epic kitchen dance party. Lynn offers both 1:1 Mentorship as well as a membership community to support Mamas on their journey.

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Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast - "Embracing the Courage to Live Fully Aligned with Lynn Turcotte-Schuh of Radiant Joy Motherhood" 

This episode is raw, deep, honest as we talk about all things motherhood, being in a same sex marriage, infertility, living a life of complete truth, how to support yourself during depression and living in joy! 

About Lynn:
Lynn is a Mentor, Speaker and Podcast host who helps overwhelmed, exhausted work-from-home Moms ditch guilt and self-doubt and find calm, confidence and connection so they can experience radiant joy every single day. When not helping Moms, you can find Lynn with her family on their 14-acre homestead hanging with the chickens, working in the garden or leading an epic kitchen dance party. Lynn offers both 1:1 Mentorship as well as a membership community to support Mamas on their journey.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-14008740 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2747 radiate joy motherhood, motherhood, sexual abuse, depression, hearing journey, personal growth and development, personal expansion, self help, self love, self care, caring for the self, motherhood 64 full false 16 Tips to Stay Committed & Connected to Living an Intentional, Authentic and Courageous Life | Episode 63 16 Tips to Stay Committed & Connected to Living an Intentional, Authentic and Courageous Life | Episode 63 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into this week's episode for - 16 Tips to Stay Committed & Connected to Living an Intentional, Authentic and Courageous Life | Episode 63

Inspired by living from a deep sense of gratitude in this moment, these are 16 tips that I am currently implementing in my life to stay committed and connected to living an intention, authentic and courageous life.  

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Inspired by living from a deep sense of gratitude in this moment, these are 16 tips that I am currently implementing in my life to stay committed and connected to living an intention, authentic and courageous life.  

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13965123 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2481 be courageous, live courageously, living courageously, be intentional, living authentically, building a dream life, live your dream life, personal growth, personal development, self love, self help 63 full false [BONUS] The Magic of Living A Courageous and Curious Life : REPLAY from Finding Flow State Podcast [BONUS] The Magic of Living A Courageous and Curious Life : REPLAY from Finding Flow State Podcast Send us Fan Mail

[BONUS] Episode 62  - The Magic of Living A Courageous and Curious Life : REPLAY from Finding Flow State Podcast with Steph Ellen

Have you ever heard yourself speak, share, talk, reflect on something and have it reflected back to you?

And it quite stopped you in your tracks?

Recently I had the most incredible honor of being interviewed by women named Steph with the Finding Flow State Podcast. When the episode was released out into the world and I began to listen to it, tears literally filled my eyes.

With the incredible connection, synergy and her powerful questions, she was able to pull out - knowings deep inside my heart and my soul and ultimately the heartbeat of my soul to truly be able to express ME, this version of me. This today, grown, expanded, courageous version of me.

She has given me the incredible permission and honor of having it as a BONUS episode here on The Living Courageously Podcast!

We talk about the courageous decision to do nothing, the sabbatical that I took when I was really birthing and expanding this new arm and leg of my business, what it means to be courageous and live courageously, and to really tune into the voices, knowing and stirrings of the heart. 

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[BONUS] Episode 62  - The Magic of Living A Courageous and Curious Life : REPLAY from Finding Flow State Podcast with Steph Ellen

Have you ever heard yourself speak, share, talk, reflect on something and have it reflected back to you?

And it quite stopped you in your tracks?

Recently I had the most incredible honor of being interviewed by women named Steph with the Finding Flow State Podcast. When the episode was released out into the world and I began to listen to it, tears literally filled my eyes.

With the incredible connection, synergy and her powerful questions, she was able to pull out - knowings deep inside my heart and my soul and ultimately the heartbeat of my soul to truly be able to express ME, this version of me. This today, grown, expanded, courageous version of me.

She has given me the incredible permission and honor of having it as a BONUS episode here on The Living Courageously Podcast!

We talk about the courageous decision to do nothing, the sabbatical that I took when I was really birthing and expanding this new arm and leg of my business, what it means to be courageous and live courageously, and to really tune into the voices, knowing and stirrings of the heart. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13933750 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800 3403 finding flow state, living courageously, curious life, be courageous, personal growth tips, personal development, self help, self love, spiritual journey, intentional life, authentic living 62 full false Get out of Your Own Way & Start Living in Flow as Your Most Authentic Self with Steph of Finding Flow State | Episode 61 Get out of Your Own Way & Start Living in Flow as Your Most Authentic Self with Steph of Finding Flow State | Episode 61 Send us Fan Mail

"So much of self sabotage is self protection.

It's not some evil inner critic that's pulling these puppet strings, and they're trying to conspire to make your life miserable.

It's a protection mechanism to stay in what you know, to stay in the confines of your comfort zone, which is known and therefore safe. You're not out to get yourself, even through it feels that way sometimes." 

Tune into this week's episode, 61 - Get out of Your Own Way & Start Living in Flow as Your Most Authentic Self with Steph of Finding Flow State

This episode is all things being a multi-passionate business owner and woman, diving deep into being a recovering perfectionist, getting out of your own way and really finding a flow state to be your most authentic self!

About Steph Ellen Diplock:
I am a multi-passionate recovered perfectionist - a transformational life coach, energy healer, yoga teacher and equine veterinarian. My purpose is to guide high-performers to embrace their authenticity with curiosity and self-compassion to break self-sabotage cycles and live life on their own terms. I work with clients through potent mindset coaching and Aaruka healing, a potent combination of hypnotherapy, somatic and energy healing to reprogram the subconscious mind.

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"So much of self sabotage is self protection.

It's not some evil inner critic that's pulling these puppet strings, and they're trying to conspire to make your life miserable.

It's a protection mechanism to stay in what you know, to stay in the confines of your comfort zone, which is known and therefore safe. You're not out to get yourself, even through it feels that way sometimes." 

Tune into this week's episode, 61 - Get out of Your Own Way & Start Living in Flow as Your Most Authentic Self with Steph of Finding Flow State

This episode is all things being a multi-passionate business owner and woman, diving deep into being a recovering perfectionist, getting out of your own way and really finding a flow state to be your most authentic self!

About Steph Ellen Diplock:
I am a multi-passionate recovered perfectionist - a transformational life coach, energy healer, yoga teacher and equine veterinarian. My purpose is to guide high-performers to embrace their authenticity with curiosity and self-compassion to break self-sabotage cycles and live life on their own terms. I work with clients through potent mindset coaching and Aaruka healing, a potent combination of hypnotherapy, somatic and energy healing to reprogram the subconscious mind.

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Tune into this week's episode, 60 - All thing [My Trip to New Zealand & The SIX Tools I Used to Ground Back Down]

This episode I shared my recent trip to New Zealand and the transformative experience it was. I discussed the challenges of dealing with jet lag and the importance of taking time to ground oneself after being away from home.  Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of living courageously and making intentional choices in alignment with one's heart-centered foundation. I also reflect on my extensive travels around the world and how they have shaped her worldview.

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Tune into this week's episode, 60 - All thing [My Trip to New Zealand & The SIX Tools I Used to Ground Back Down]

This episode I shared my recent trip to New Zealand and the transformative experience it was. I discussed the challenges of dealing with jet lag and the importance of taking time to ground oneself after being away from home.  Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of living courageously and making intentional choices in alignment with one's heart-centered foundation. I also reflect on my extensive travels around the world and how they have shaped her worldview.

Tune in to hear the SIX very tools that I use to ground back down! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13880436 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0700 2822 personal growth, personal development, self love, self help, personal transformation, life coach, courage coach, living courageous, courage, be courageous, live with intention, intentional living 60 full false Check-In : How can you support yourself in the last quarter of the year? | Episode 59 Check-In : How can you support yourself in the last quarter of the year? | Episode 59 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into Episode 59 - Check-In : How can you support yourself in the last quarter of the year?

In this episode, Ashley emphasizes the importance of quarterly check-ins and heart-centered living. She encourages listeners to understand their values and goals to live an aligned life. Smith shares her personal experiences and practices for replenishing her soul and provides eight questions for listeners to ask themselves as they move into the last quarter of the year.

These questions prompt listeners to reflect on their wins, losses, fixes, and open loops, reconnect with their dreams and ideas, acknowledge personal growth, and ground down for the upcoming holiday season. Smith also offers information on upcoming workshops to support listeners in ending the year expansively and encourages them to create space and time to check in with themselves.

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Tune into Episode 59 - Check-In : How can you support yourself in the last quarter of the year?

In this episode, Ashley emphasizes the importance of quarterly check-ins and heart-centered living. She encourages listeners to understand their values and goals to live an aligned life. Smith shares her personal experiences and practices for replenishing her soul and provides eight questions for listeners to ask themselves as they move into the last quarter of the year.

These questions prompt listeners to reflect on their wins, losses, fixes, and open loops, reconnect with their dreams and ideas, acknowledge personal growth, and ground down for the upcoming holiday season. Smith also offers information on upcoming workshops to support listeners in ending the year expansively and encourages them to create space and time to check in with themselves.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13799322 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0700 1741 personal growth, personal development, personal expansion, spiritual life, check-in, expansiveness, intentional living, intentional life, courage coach, living courageously 59 full false Freedom is in Harnessing Your Truth with Niccole Hendrickson, Co-Owner of KALO Fitness | Episode 58 Freedom is in Harnessing Your Truth with Niccole Hendrickson, Co-Owner of KALO Fitness | Episode 58 Send us Fan Mail

"All your power is living within you!

And you have the permission to access it whenever you want, wherever you want,  and however you want.

Most importantly, understand that the power is always living within you and FREEDOM is in harnessing your truth!"

Tune into this week's episode - Freedom is in Harnessing Your Truth with Niccole Hendrickson, Co-Owner of KALO Fitness!

This is such a badass conversation around really harnessing your truth, horning your space and building a legacy. 

About Niccole :
I'm a Southern California native raised by a badass father and amazing mother. The values instilled in me from birth set the stage for my evolution. My relentless drive for pushing myself started early in life. I believed I could do whatever I dreamt of if I was willing to put the work in, the sacrifice. Be disciplined when no one was watching, stay the course when I thought I  was going nowhere, and most importantly ever waiver from my values. While I channeled my badassery early on in the weight room before it was cool for young women I paralleled this energy with my love for interior design, fashion, beauty, and all things gal pal. I longed for a community of women who truly leveled up and forced other women around her to be courageous and driven without cattiness or drama. I wanted to create a space for driven, muti-faceted, successful women to thrive! Through many years of building and doing I eventually found myself in a place where I pursued A friendship with my now business partner. The joke is- I courted her pretty hard 🤣 we put our ego’s aside and came together to co-create our brand KALO!

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"All your power is living within you!

And you have the permission to access it whenever you want, wherever you want,  and however you want.

Most importantly, understand that the power is always living within you and FREEDOM is in harnessing your truth!"

Tune into this week's episode - Freedom is in Harnessing Your Truth with Niccole Hendrickson, Co-Owner of KALO Fitness!

This is such a badass conversation around really harnessing your truth, horning your space and building a legacy. 

About Niccole :
I'm a Southern California native raised by a badass father and amazing mother. The values instilled in me from birth set the stage for my evolution. My relentless drive for pushing myself started early in life. I believed I could do whatever I dreamt of if I was willing to put the work in, the sacrifice. Be disciplined when no one was watching, stay the course when I thought I  was going nowhere, and most importantly ever waiver from my values. While I channeled my badassery early on in the weight room before it was cool for young women I paralleled this energy with my love for interior design, fashion, beauty, and all things gal pal. I longed for a community of women who truly leveled up and forced other women around her to be courageous and driven without cattiness or drama. I wanted to create a space for driven, muti-faceted, successful women to thrive! Through many years of building and doing I eventually found myself in a place where I pursued A friendship with my now business partner. The joke is- I courted her pretty hard 🤣 we put our ego’s aside and came together to co-create our brand KALO!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13687906 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2507 personal growth, personal transformation, personal development, courage, live courageously, living courageously, self love, intentional life, dream life, perseverance, transformation coach 58 full false Celebrating ONE Year of The Living Courageously Podcast - 10 Lessons I've Learned | Episode 57 Celebrating ONE Year of The Living Courageously Podcast - 10 Lessons I've Learned | Episode 57 Send us Fan Mail

"Do it! Even with all the feelings - all the fear, all the questions, all the confusion, all the itty-bitty-shitty committee, all the unknowns - do it anyway.

As you take one step, it illuminates the next step, as you take the next step, it will illuminate the next and the next and the next and the next.

You have got to begin for the illumination to occur.  The questions will start to have answers. The fear will become courage. The unknown will become the familiar. Just start."

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast : Celebrating ONE Year of The Living Courageously Podcast - 10 Lessons I've Learned

It's a deep dive into what has transpired this past year with being the host of The Living Courageously Podcasts, 10 lessons I've learned, a recap on the 23 women who have been guests and their definition of courage and an insight into all that is coming up for the rest of 2023!

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"Do it! Even with all the feelings - all the fear, all the questions, all the confusion, all the itty-bitty-shitty committee, all the unknowns - do it anyway.

As you take one step, it illuminates the next step, as you take the next step, it will illuminate the next and the next and the next and the next.

You have got to begin for the illumination to occur.  The questions will start to have answers. The fear will become courage. The unknown will become the familiar. Just start."

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast : Celebrating ONE Year of The Living Courageously Podcast - 10 Lessons I've Learned

It's a deep dive into what has transpired this past year with being the host of The Living Courageously Podcasts, 10 lessons I've learned, a recap on the 23 women who have been guests and their definition of courage and an insight into all that is coming up for the rest of 2023!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13704630 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700 1790 living courageously, personal growth, personal development, self love, self help, personal transformation, build your dream life, lessons learned, mom entrepreneur 57 full false Answers Come to Those Who Take Action with Elizabeth Hartke, Founder Luminary Leadership Co. | Episode 56 Answers Come to Those Who Take Action with Elizabeth Hartke, Founder Luminary Leadership Co. | Episode 56 Send us Fan Mail

Answers Come to Those Who Take Action with Elizabeth Hartke, Founder Luminary Leadership Co. | Episode 56

Tune into this week's episode for an inspiring conversation with my very own business coach that I had for an entire year around courage, following the calling that's been placed on your heart, taking action and really moving through honoring both the hard AND light, diving deep into the person you ultimately need to become to do that very thing placed on your heart and how not to be a Winnie! 

About Elizabeth Hartke:
Liz Hartke is a Forbes featured international Business Leadership Advisor and Founder of the Luminary Leadership Company. Known for her work equipping entrepreneurs to scale their businesses for freedom and prosperity, Liz and her husband Michael practice what they preach homeschooling and soaking up life with their 4 kids from their hobby farm.

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Answers Come to Those Who Take Action with Elizabeth Hartke, Founder Luminary Leadership Co. | Episode 56

Tune into this week's episode for an inspiring conversation with my very own business coach that I had for an entire year around courage, following the calling that's been placed on your heart, taking action and really moving through honoring both the hard AND light, diving deep into the person you ultimately need to become to do that very thing placed on your heart and how not to be a Winnie! 

About Elizabeth Hartke:
Liz Hartke is a Forbes featured international Business Leadership Advisor and Founder of the Luminary Leadership Company. Known for her work equipping entrepreneurs to scale their businesses for freedom and prosperity, Liz and her husband Michael practice what they preach homeschooling and soaking up life with their 4 kids from their hobby farm.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13660224 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2508 56 full false You’ve Created a Heart-Centered Foundation, NOW WHAT? | Episode 55 You’ve Created a Heart-Centered Foundation, NOW WHAT? | Episode 55 Send us Fan Mail

"Create the space and time to get clear! Then, once you’ve gotten clear about your heart centered foundation, start to take small actions every single day!

Pick one thing out of your values and let that be the focus for the week and next week one thing out of what you value about life and let that be the focus for a week and then another week and another week another week. Before you know it a month, two months, three months have gone by and you’ve tried on 12 different things from this heart centered foundation.

You’ve tried it on in your life and then you got to see what the feedback was, the result, how it really resonates with your being and then you sharpen that -  you do more of the stuff that supports you and you let go of what no longer supports you.

Small action every single day compounds and leads to massive change and transformation.

Create the space and time to get clear and you’ll have a more tangible roadmap.

I've had some of the biggest epiphany's lately because my whole business is built on this dream life and I am all about it. Where are you going? You need to know where you're going and what you're doing but if you are not present, if you are not intentional, and you do not create the space and time every single day to reconnect with your heart-centered foundation, to reconnect with the intention, to reconnect with all the reasons you want to get to there - you will never get there because the magic happens in the journey. "

Tune into Episode 55 👉🏼You’ve created a heart-centered foundation, now what?

Join me for a deep dive into what even means to create a heart-centered foundation, the very questions to answer, a peek inside the answers of my very own life and the key ingredient to move from this awareness into the next phase ...
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"Create the space and time to get clear! Then, once you’ve gotten clear about your heart centered foundation, start to take small actions every single day!

Pick one thing out of your values and let that be the focus for the week and next week one thing out of what you value about life and let that be the focus for a week and then another week and another week another week. Before you know it a month, two months, three months have gone by and you’ve tried on 12 different things from this heart centered foundation.

You’ve tried it on in your life and then you got to see what the feedback was, the result, how it really resonates with your being and then you sharpen that -  you do more of the stuff that supports you and you let go of what no longer supports you.

Small action every single day compounds and leads to massive change and transformation.

Create the space and time to get clear and you’ll have a more tangible roadmap.

I've had some of the biggest epiphany's lately because my whole business is built on this dream life and I am all about it. Where are you going? You need to know where you're going and what you're doing but if you are not present, if you are not intentional, and you do not create the space and time every single day to reconnect with your heart-centered foundation, to reconnect with the intention, to reconnect with all the reasons you want to get to there - you will never get there because the magic happens in the journey. "

Tune into Episode 55 👉🏼You’ve created a heart-centered foundation, now what?

Join me for a deep dive into what even means to create a heart-centered foundation, the very questions to answer, a peek inside the answers of my very own life and the key ingredient to move from this awareness into the next phase ...
ACTION AND HONESTY!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13620278 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2712 personal growth, personal transformation, personal development, self development, personal growth, self love, heart centered foundation, be courageous, live courageously, living courageously 55 full false I Lost Myself AND Found Myself in 12 Months with Erika Howell | Episode 54 I Lost Myself AND Found Myself in 12 Months with Erika Howell | Episode 54 Send us Fan Mail

"If the thing that is keeping you up at night, if you haven't gone for it yet, do it!
Figure out a way to do it AND go for it and don't think twice about it.

If there is something you can't stop thinking about. You have to go for it.

There is no better time than now. Women are strong enough to figure it out and wear a lot of different hats, especially mothers.

If it's something you really want to do, you'll find time for it. And you can pour your hear and soul into it.

AND it will be successful because YOU did it!" 

I Lost Myself AND Found Myself in 12 Months with Erika Howell | Episode 54

Tune into this week's episode for a very raw insight into of mama of three, Ericka' Howell and her journey of postpartum depression into lunching three businesses in ONE year!

About Erika Howell :
I love helping other mothers find their purpose outside of motherhood. Showing mothers “CAN have both”. You can provide financially and still be a kick ass mama.

3x national champion from the University of Oregon for Acrobatics and Tumbling. Met my husband Drew there, he played football. We have 3 kids. Iris, Forrest, Rain. We live in Temecula CA on a homestead in wine country. My husband is a fireman and I am a stay at home mother who runs several businesses from my phone during my babies nap times.

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"If the thing that is keeping you up at night, if you haven't gone for it yet, do it!
Figure out a way to do it AND go for it and don't think twice about it.

If there is something you can't stop thinking about. You have to go for it.

There is no better time than now. Women are strong enough to figure it out and wear a lot of different hats, especially mothers.

If it's something you really want to do, you'll find time for it. And you can pour your hear and soul into it.

AND it will be successful because YOU did it!" 

I Lost Myself AND Found Myself in 12 Months with Erika Howell | Episode 54

Tune into this week's episode for a very raw insight into of mama of three, Ericka' Howell and her journey of postpartum depression into lunching three businesses in ONE year!

About Erika Howell :
I love helping other mothers find their purpose outside of motherhood. Showing mothers “CAN have both”. You can provide financially and still be a kick ass mama.

3x national champion from the University of Oregon for Acrobatics and Tumbling. Met my husband Drew there, he played football. We have 3 kids. Iris, Forrest, Rain. We live in Temecula CA on a homestead in wine country. My husband is a fireman and I am a stay at home mother who runs several businesses from my phone during my babies nap times.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13576203 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700 2691 mom entrepreneur, stay at home mom, personal growth, personal development, personal expansion, intentional life, female entrepreneur, women supporting women, personal transformation, self help, self love, do the work 54 full false How I Move Stagnant Energy into Inspired Energy | Episode 53 How I Move Stagnant Energy into Inspired Energy | Episode 53 Send us Fan Mail

"What is the underlying thing?
What triggered me so much?

What I realized as I moved through the day, what had triggered me is that I've been so hyper focused on my goals and where I think I should be in this moment versus where I am and not acknowledging all that stuff, things, conversations, clients, wins that I have been having on a small scale and the compounding effect of them.

I haven't been honoring.
I haven't ben acknowledging myself and that part of me.
I've been focusing on my lack and not my gain...." 

Tune into Episode 53 👉🏼How I Move Stagnant Energy into Inspired Energy

Join me for TEN real life, easy to try-on tips and tricks to move your stale, stagnant, negative, pessimistic energy FOR inspired, uplifting, courageous, intentional, loving energy!

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"What is the underlying thing?
What triggered me so much?

What I realized as I moved through the day, what had triggered me is that I've been so hyper focused on my goals and where I think I should be in this moment versus where I am and not acknowledging all that stuff, things, conversations, clients, wins that I have been having on a small scale and the compounding effect of them.

I haven't been honoring.
I haven't ben acknowledging myself and that part of me.
I've been focusing on my lack and not my gain...." 

Tune into Episode 53 👉🏼How I Move Stagnant Energy into Inspired Energy

Join me for TEN real life, easy to try-on tips and tricks to move your stale, stagnant, negative, pessimistic energy FOR inspired, uplifting, courageous, intentional, loving energy!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13529859 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2429 personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, personal transformation, courage coach, life coach, life coach for women, women supporting women, intentional life, be courageous, live courageously, living courageously 53 full false Love Yourself Enough to Transform Your Life with Ash Rucker | Episode 52 Love Yourself Enough to Transform Your Life with Ash Rucker | Episode 52 Send us Fan Mail

"Believe in the magic.
Believe that there is magic.
And be courageous enough to love yourself.

That takes a lot of courage to really love yourself.
And really choosing you, then will catapult you onto the path to come into connection with soul.
Because there is this resilience with having so much self love that...."

Love Yourself Enough to Transform Your Life with Ash Rucker | Episode 52

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast as I sit down with the incredibly embodied and inspiring Ash Rucker.

About Ashley :
Ashley Rucker founded TherapART to promote the positive effects of art therapy after struggling with the anguish of a sibling suffering from drug addiction and incarceration.

A gifted dancer and passionate creative, she formed her unique method using meditation, dynamic movement and creative play as an alternative to traditional therapy. The results and breakthroughs were incomparable.

Doubling down on how effective it was on adults, she’s been paying it forward from the beginning. Focusing on youths significantly effected by the criminal justice system, helping them to work through the release of emotional barriers that limit their future lives.

A trained yoga teacher and graduate of the Institute of Transformative Mentoring (ITM) at The New School, she has facilitated TherapART workshops and ceremonies both nationally and internationally. Ashley has called New York home since 2011.

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"Believe in the magic.
Believe that there is magic.
And be courageous enough to love yourself.

That takes a lot of courage to really love yourself.
And really choosing you, then will catapult you onto the path to come into connection with soul.
Because there is this resilience with having so much self love that...."

Love Yourself Enough to Transform Your Life with Ash Rucker | Episode 52

Tune into this week's episode of The Living Courageously Podcast as I sit down with the incredibly embodied and inspiring Ash Rucker.

About Ashley :
Ashley Rucker founded TherapART to promote the positive effects of art therapy after struggling with the anguish of a sibling suffering from drug addiction and incarceration.

A gifted dancer and passionate creative, she formed her unique method using meditation, dynamic movement and creative play as an alternative to traditional therapy. The results and breakthroughs were incomparable.

Doubling down on how effective it was on adults, she’s been paying it forward from the beginning. Focusing on youths significantly effected by the criminal justice system, helping them to work through the release of emotional barriers that limit their future lives.

A trained yoga teacher and graduate of the Institute of Transformative Mentoring (ITM) at The New School, she has facilitated TherapART workshops and ceremonies both nationally and internationally. Ashley has called New York home since 2011.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13486639 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2261 52 full false Vivid Vision Day : Creating the Space and Time to Work on Yourself and Business | Episode 51 Vivid Vision Day : Creating the Space and Time to Work on Yourself and Business | Episode 51 Send us Fan Mail

"Today would never exist had I not let myself go through the exploration and go into the world and create the space and time to work on myself and on my business.

If you take anything from this, it's to create the space and time to work on yourself. Create the space and time to work on your business. Create the space and time to honor the highest of highs and lowest of lows.

All of this is where we grow, where we expand, where we evolve. Where these things that we weren't quite sure about become something we are so grounded and rooted in. These things we thought were so fleeting or weren't a priority, we realize that they are...

They matter today because of who you are in this moment!"

Tune into Episode 51 👉🏼Vivid Vision Day : Creating the Space and Time to Work on Yourself and Business

This episode is a very raw and real account of life lately with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I begin by sharing my definition of courage in this moment and my deepened connection to living courageously.

Then, I move into my Vivid Vision Day where I mark off a whole day on my calendar to truly work on myself and my business. This is done through a nature hike, setting intentions, doing an Oracle spread, revisiting and adding to my Vivid Vision, creating space for working on new projects and much more!

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"Today would never exist had I not let myself go through the exploration and go into the world and create the space and time to work on myself and on my business.

If you take anything from this, it's to create the space and time to work on yourself. Create the space and time to work on your business. Create the space and time to honor the highest of highs and lowest of lows.

All of this is where we grow, where we expand, where we evolve. Where these things that we weren't quite sure about become something we are so grounded and rooted in. These things we thought were so fleeting or weren't a priority, we realize that they are...

They matter today because of who you are in this moment!"

Tune into Episode 51 👉🏼Vivid Vision Day : Creating the Space and Time to Work on Yourself and Business

This episode is a very raw and real account of life lately with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. I begin by sharing my definition of courage in this moment and my deepened connection to living courageously.

Then, I move into my Vivid Vision Day where I mark off a whole day on my calendar to truly work on myself and my business. This is done through a nature hike, setting intentions, doing an Oracle spread, revisiting and adding to my Vivid Vision, creating space for working on new projects and much more!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13447642 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2918 51 full false Follow the Signs with Brooke Frame | Episode 50 Follow the Signs with Brooke Frame | Episode 50 Send us Fan Mail

"I would say start small.
Definitely start small.

If you're interested in planting something, pick a few things to grow with where you're at now! If you want to bring some nature and nurture into your life and being that you grew and took care of. Thats the best place to start.

And be on the hunt. If that's really what you want and you want to move onto land and property, do your research. And stay open!

Another thing I did was line up my must-have's for the property...."

Tune into Episode 50  👉🏼 Follow the Signs with Brooke Frame .

Join us for a candid, loving and honest conversation about following the signs and Brooke's reflections of what brought her to this very reality of living 100% off the grid

About Brooke :
Brooke is a work from home Mom who moved to Northeast Washington in 2022.  She has spent most of her adult life as an extreme sport enthusiast, which led her and her husband to purchasing 21.5 acres off-grid. Her and her family are embarking on a journey to a subsistence lifestyle. You can collaborate with them on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook.

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"I would say start small.
Definitely start small.

If you're interested in planting something, pick a few things to grow with where you're at now! If you want to bring some nature and nurture into your life and being that you grew and took care of. Thats the best place to start.

And be on the hunt. If that's really what you want and you want to move onto land and property, do your research. And stay open!

Another thing I did was line up my must-have's for the property...."

Tune into Episode 50  👉🏼 Follow the Signs with Brooke Frame .

Join us for a candid, loving and honest conversation about following the signs and Brooke's reflections of what brought her to this very reality of living 100% off the grid

About Brooke :
Brooke is a work from home Mom who moved to Northeast Washington in 2022.  She has spent most of her adult life as an extreme sport enthusiast, which led her and her husband to purchasing 21.5 acres off-grid. Her and her family are embarking on a journey to a subsistence lifestyle. You can collaborate with them on YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13410553 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2900 courage, be courageous, personal growth, personal development, self love, self help, living courageously, following the signs 50 full false Do Something For YOU (that the rest of the world knows nothing about) | Episode 49 Do Something For YOU (that the rest of the world knows nothing about) | Episode 49 Send us Fan Mail

"Actual accomplish it. Turn it into a reality. Do not stop. Do not take no for an answer. Let yourself experience what it feels like to do it completely and solely for you. The only people in this world who need to know about it are the people you need support from.

Do it for you.
Yes, you have a full life.
Yes, you have babies to take care of.
Yes, you have work and obligations and all the things.

And the truth is... if it become a priority enough to you and matters enough to you, you will make time for it. It's a fact.

Just like with money. If it's important enough to you, we find a way. We reallocate the budget. We cut back certain places to add to others.

Same thing with our time. We create time. We make time for what matters most.

Make this a priority. make this not-optional. It's mandatory. It's a date in your calendar - just as you would put your kids events and plays. Just as you'd book your meetings and your work. You book this in. It's non-negotiable..."

Tune into Episode 49 👉🏼 Do Something For YOU (that the rest of the world knows nothing about) 

Inspired by a recent 10K I ran without anybody but my husband knowing, I dive deeply into why and how this came into fruition and the importance of it.

I share FIVE tangible tools for those who want to do something for themselves that the rest of the world knows nothing about but doesn't quite know where to begin!

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"Actual accomplish it. Turn it into a reality. Do not stop. Do not take no for an answer. Let yourself experience what it feels like to do it completely and solely for you. The only people in this world who need to know about it are the people you need support from.

Do it for you.
Yes, you have a full life.
Yes, you have babies to take care of.
Yes, you have work and obligations and all the things.

And the truth is... if it become a priority enough to you and matters enough to you, you will make time for it. It's a fact.

Just like with money. If it's important enough to you, we find a way. We reallocate the budget. We cut back certain places to add to others.

Same thing with our time. We create time. We make time for what matters most.

Make this a priority. make this not-optional. It's mandatory. It's a date in your calendar - just as you would put your kids events and plays. Just as you'd book your meetings and your work. You book this in. It's non-negotiable..."

Tune into Episode 49 👉🏼 Do Something For YOU (that the rest of the world knows nothing about) 

Inspired by a recent 10K I ran without anybody but my husband knowing, I dive deeply into why and how this came into fruition and the importance of it.

I share FIVE tangible tools for those who want to do something for themselves that the rest of the world knows nothing about but doesn't quite know where to begin!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13366828 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700 3294 honor your journey, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, mindset coach, life coach, be courageous, live courageously, living courageously 49 full false Dancing Along Your Edge with Sarah D'Angelo, CEO of The Embodied Woman | Episode 48 Dancing Along Your Edge with Sarah D'Angelo, CEO of The Embodied Woman | Episode 48 Send us Fan Mail

"Well first, you've gotta find your edge.

My recommendation is to find the thing - the desire, the goal, the ambition, the fill in the blank that feels really scary AND exciting! I say scary and exciting because if it's only scary you're probably not going to do it. If it's only easy, then you're not choosing growth, evolution, courage.

So, find the thing that is the edge. You don't have to go way past it. Just right at the edge.  What is it that is scary and exciting? That makes you have little butterflies in your stomach?

And, once you figure out what it is, find the one little thing inside of you to take action towards it."

Tune into Episode 48  👉🏼 Dancing Along Your Edge with Sarah D'Angelo, CEO of The Embodied Woman for an organic conversation about sharing your light, finding your edge and building a life far beyond your dreams!

About Sarah :
Sarah D'Angelo is a business mentor, speaker, podcaster and CEO of The Embodied Woman, a lifestyle and empowerment brand designed to help women create richer lives. She specializes in business and wealth and helping women scale their business and create illogical success without sacrifice. She runs numerous programs, courses, masterminds in person conferences and retreats.

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"Well first, you've gotta find your edge.

My recommendation is to find the thing - the desire, the goal, the ambition, the fill in the blank that feels really scary AND exciting! I say scary and exciting because if it's only scary you're probably not going to do it. If it's only easy, then you're not choosing growth, evolution, courage.

So, find the thing that is the edge. You don't have to go way past it. Just right at the edge.  What is it that is scary and exciting? That makes you have little butterflies in your stomach?

And, once you figure out what it is, find the one little thing inside of you to take action towards it."

Tune into Episode 48  👉🏼 Dancing Along Your Edge with Sarah D'Angelo, CEO of The Embodied Woman for an organic conversation about sharing your light, finding your edge and building a life far beyond your dreams!

About Sarah :
Sarah D'Angelo is a business mentor, speaker, podcaster and CEO of The Embodied Woman, a lifestyle and empowerment brand designed to help women create richer lives. She specializes in business and wealth and helping women scale their business and create illogical success without sacrifice. She runs numerous programs, courses, masterminds in person conferences and retreats.

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"Yea, that may be true.
Okay, let's say you failed. 
You fell on your back - you tried this thing and it didn't work out. 

Even if that is the case, one of the biggest things I learned from my business mentor last year was that it's all about gathering information. You tried it on and it didn't work out, you now have the information to move forward in a slightly different direction. 

It doesn't mean that you're still not trying to get to the end place, but the avenue in which you're getting there may have to change! 

That is part of living consciously, living intentionally, living courageously. Knowing when you need to shift your path. Knowing when you need to stop doing that you keep doing that may not be working and try on something new!"

BONUS Episode IS HERE! 

Tune into Episode 47  👉🏼 BONUS : Honoring Your JOURNEY, Mid Year Check-In

This episode is a deep dive into honoring your journey and really connecting with where you're going the rest of the year! It's an honest recount of all you set out to do, all you've done and what your big leap is for the leap!

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"Yea, that may be true.
Okay, let's say you failed. 
You fell on your back - you tried this thing and it didn't work out. 

Even if that is the case, one of the biggest things I learned from my business mentor last year was that it's all about gathering information. You tried it on and it didn't work out, you now have the information to move forward in a slightly different direction. 

It doesn't mean that you're still not trying to get to the end place, but the avenue in which you're getting there may have to change! 

That is part of living consciously, living intentionally, living courageously. Knowing when you need to shift your path. Knowing when you need to stop doing that you keep doing that may not be working and try on something new!"

BONUS Episode IS HERE! 

Tune into Episode 47  👉🏼 BONUS : Honoring Your JOURNEY, Mid Year Check-In

This episode is a deep dive into honoring your journey and really connecting with where you're going the rest of the year! It's an honest recount of all you set out to do, all you've done and what your big leap is for the leap!

You can do this in your notebook or you can purchase and download the COMPANION WORKBOOK AND GUIDED MEDITATIONS HERE!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13300659 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0700 2730 mid-year check in, set goal, goal setting, live courageously, living courageously, be courage, personal growth, personal development, intentional life 47 full false Honor THIS Season of What it Means to Live Courageously | Episode 46 Honor THIS Season of What it Means to Live Courageously | Episode 46 Send us Fan Mail

“What did I learn in this process and what do I want to share? 

The biggest thing is to honor this season of what it means to live courageously. For me, that’s exactly what I did. Living courageously in this season (to me) was being present and intentional even in the fullness of what life had brought so I wouldn’t go into the habitual pattern of burning out. Not doing that. 

With that, these are the questions I really asked myself that I invite you to ask yourself. 

What does courage mean to you in this season?
Not the courage you defined a year ago, six months ago or even a month ago. Whatever the season you’re in, what does courage mean to you?”

Tune in Tuesday here, Episode 46  👉🏼 Honor THIS Season of What it Means to Live Courageously

This episode is a pulling back of the curtain, a deep dive into my life and the season I've been in. I recount the fullness that July was - the triggers that began to present themselves that usually lead to burnout and what I did to create awareness around these very triggers, make aligned adjustments within my life and the reality that happened as a result.

I reconnect with my definition of courage and what is means to live courageously throughout this very season of life. Throughout the episode, I invite you to do the same.

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“What did I learn in this process and what do I want to share? 

The biggest thing is to honor this season of what it means to live courageously. For me, that’s exactly what I did. Living courageously in this season (to me) was being present and intentional even in the fullness of what life had brought so I wouldn’t go into the habitual pattern of burning out. Not doing that. 

With that, these are the questions I really asked myself that I invite you to ask yourself. 

What does courage mean to you in this season?
Not the courage you defined a year ago, six months ago or even a month ago. Whatever the season you’re in, what does courage mean to you?”

Tune in Tuesday here, Episode 46  👉🏼 Honor THIS Season of What it Means to Live Courageously

This episode is a pulling back of the curtain, a deep dive into my life and the season I've been in. I recount the fullness that July was - the triggers that began to present themselves that usually lead to burnout and what I did to create awareness around these very triggers, make aligned adjustments within my life and the reality that happened as a result.

I reconnect with my definition of courage and what is means to live courageously throughout this very season of life. Throughout the episode, I invite you to do the same.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13282927 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2343 courage, live courageously, living courageously, intentional life, live with intention, personal growth, personal development, women supporting women, life coach, courage coach, personal growth tips, self love, self development, self help 46 full false Living Life Fully Expressed with Shanna Mota | Episode 45 Living Life Fully Expressed with Shanna Mota | Episode 45 Send us Fan Mail

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"Am I going to wait, till when? When I look at children and what my mom calls, timeless people, I see FULL EXPRESSION. Children and timeless.

And then there is this whole period of life, which is the majority of our life in the middle, where we're judging, attached to our past, worried about our future, we're judging ourselves and our body! And then, you go look at a photo of yourself 10 years prior and think,  'I didn't love myself then and I still don't love myself now.'

So are you going to wait until it's the end of your life and we don't have the energy to actually act on the things we want to do and the full expression?

So, what I would leave with is THE TIME IS NOW.
Love yourself now, in this moment.

It makes me really emotional, because that's the world I want my daughter to live in and that's the life I want her to have - is to not wait, and not keep judging ourselves and being hard on ourselves or being stuck in places we don't want to be."

Tune in for a very honest conversation around what it means to live a fully expressed life. Shanna courageously shares her definition of courage, how she navigated indefinitely and how it brought it to this immensely beautiful place of raising of daughter, living and ultimately teaching her what it means to be fully expressed! 

About Shanna :
Shanna Mota empowers women to fall head over heels in love with themselves through cultivating self love. With her background in yoga, meditation and nutrition, she guides women through loving all layers of who they are, mind, body and heart. She hosts women's circles, wellness retreats and offers online classes. She is also working on her first book of poetry.

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Tune in Tuesday here, Episode 45  👉🏼 Living Life Fully Expressed  with Shanna Mota

"Am I going to wait, till when? When I look at children and what my mom calls, timeless people, I see FULL EXPRESSION. Children and timeless.

And then there is this whole period of life, which is the majority of our life in the middle, where we're judging, attached to our past, worried about our future, we're judging ourselves and our body! And then, you go look at a photo of yourself 10 years prior and think,  'I didn't love myself then and I still don't love myself now.'

So are you going to wait until it's the end of your life and we don't have the energy to actually act on the things we want to do and the full expression?

So, what I would leave with is THE TIME IS NOW.
Love yourself now, in this moment.

It makes me really emotional, because that's the world I want my daughter to live in and that's the life I want her to have - is to not wait, and not keep judging ourselves and being hard on ourselves or being stuck in places we don't want to be."

Tune in for a very honest conversation around what it means to live a fully expressed life. Shanna courageously shares her definition of courage, how she navigated indefinitely and how it brought it to this immensely beautiful place of raising of daughter, living and ultimately teaching her what it means to be fully expressed! 

About Shanna :
Shanna Mota empowers women to fall head over heels in love with themselves through cultivating self love. With her background in yoga, meditation and nutrition, she guides women through loving all layers of who they are, mind, body and heart. She hosts women's circles, wellness retreats and offers online classes. She is also working on her first book of poetry.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13240586 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2392 courage, live courageously, living courageously, be courageous, dream life, build your dream life, fully expressed, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love 45 full false 36 Things as I Turn 36 - I Want My Daughter to Know | Episode 44 36 Things as I Turn 36 - I Want My Daughter to Know | Episode 44 Send us Fan Mail

"#7 - Find a partner who sees you completely, loves you unconditionally, accepts you fully and truly is your very best friend. 

#8 - Friendships are the most beautiful teachers : value them, hold onto them and know when to let them go.  

#9 - That dream, that dream is yours : work for it, share it, live it, breathe it, try it on, succeed at it, fail at it." 

Tune in Tuesday here, Episode 44  👉🏼 36 Things as I Turn 36 - I Want My Daughter to Know

This is a quick episode (under 30 minutes) of 36 things I want my daughter to know as I turn 36. These are little nudges that have equated to massive shifts in me living a life fay beyond my wildest dreams!

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"#7 - Find a partner who sees you completely, loves you unconditionally, accepts you fully and truly is your very best friend. 

#8 - Friendships are the most beautiful teachers : value them, hold onto them and know when to let them go.  

#9 - That dream, that dream is yours : work for it, share it, live it, breathe it, try it on, succeed at it, fail at it." 

Tune in Tuesday here, Episode 44  👉🏼 36 Things as I Turn 36 - I Want My Daughter to Know

This is a quick episode (under 30 minutes) of 36 things I want my daughter to know as I turn 36. These are little nudges that have equated to massive shifts in me living a life fay beyond my wildest dreams!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13199757 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700 1233 birthday, motherhood, courage, living courageously, be courageous, intentional life, build a dream life, live a dream life, personal growth, personal development, living in love, grateful life, women supporting women 44 full false Freedom Within Boundaries, Spontaneity Within Structure | Episode 43 Freedom Within Boundaries, Spontaneity Within Structure | Episode 43 Send us Fan Mail

"Because in those moments, that freedom and spontaneity is what inspires the next thing. It's what moves you into this next phase. It's what tuns this thought into a lived experience. It what turns this idea into something more tangible.

Filling  up your cup, living up and indulging in that freedom and spontaneity is where the subtle gifts come from to then fuel the next phase of life!"

Tune in here, Episode 43  👉🏼 Freedom Within Boundaries, Spontaneity Within Structure.

This is a quick episode (under 30 minutes) of a deep dive into my life and how I really use freedom within boundaries and spontaneity within structure to build an aligned, intentional, courageous and present lifestyle. I walk you through FIVE very tangible steps and how I incorporate them as an entrepreneur, mother, fire wife and all other roles of my life!

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"Because in those moments, that freedom and spontaneity is what inspires the next thing. It's what moves you into this next phase. It's what tuns this thought into a lived experience. It what turns this idea into something more tangible.

Filling  up your cup, living up and indulging in that freedom and spontaneity is where the subtle gifts come from to then fuel the next phase of life!"

Tune in here, Episode 43  👉🏼 Freedom Within Boundaries, Spontaneity Within Structure.

This is a quick episode (under 30 minutes) of a deep dive into my life and how I really use freedom within boundaries and spontaneity within structure to build an aligned, intentional, courageous and present lifestyle. I walk you through FIVE very tangible steps and how I incorporate them as an entrepreneur, mother, fire wife and all other roles of my life!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13113840 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700 1747 43 full false Embracing a Bold Life with Claudia Whitney, Life + Business Coach for Women | Episode 42 Embracing a Bold Life with Claudia Whitney, Life + Business Coach for Women | Episode 42 Send us Fan Mail

"Courage is embracing uncertainty because when we get a call, get that flicker, get the idea, have the dream - it's uncertain. It's a mystery. It's not guaranteed. And that can feel really scary. 

One thing I do is embrace uncertainty and welcome it and almost make it a part of the formula. I don't make it this thing I am avoiding. I'm like alright, here we go! I see this as a place of opportunity and possibility. I probably trained myself at some point to think that way, so it doesn't scare me.  If I were to nail courage into a few words, it would be embracing uncertainty. 

There are other things... like watching yourself in those moments, patterns, listening to your stories and seeing how you are with obstacles. Do you take it on anyway or do you let it stop you? 

And I think the last part of it is really believing in yourself. You have to believe it's possible. You have to see the evidence stacking in favor of you accomplishing this thing. Or that it's a possibility. I think that goes with trust and really trusting!"

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 42 - Embracing a Bold Life with Claudia Whitney, Life + Business Coach for Women

Join us for a synergistic conversation around living a courageous, intentional and dream filled life. 

About Claudia :
Claudia Whitney is a dedicated Business + Life Coach empowering women to start and scale their businesses with courage and authenticity. With a passion for helping women tap into their intuition, she guides them in creating aligned and purpose-driven businesses that align with their values. Whether through personalized 1:1 sessions or transformative group programs and masterminds, Claudia provides the support and guidance needed to help women thrive in their entrepreneurial journey.

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"Courage is embracing uncertainty because when we get a call, get that flicker, get the idea, have the dream - it's uncertain. It's a mystery. It's not guaranteed. And that can feel really scary. 

One thing I do is embrace uncertainty and welcome it and almost make it a part of the formula. I don't make it this thing I am avoiding. I'm like alright, here we go! I see this as a place of opportunity and possibility. I probably trained myself at some point to think that way, so it doesn't scare me.  If I were to nail courage into a few words, it would be embracing uncertainty. 

There are other things... like watching yourself in those moments, patterns, listening to your stories and seeing how you are with obstacles. Do you take it on anyway or do you let it stop you? 

And I think the last part of it is really believing in yourself. You have to believe it's possible. You have to see the evidence stacking in favor of you accomplishing this thing. Or that it's a possibility. I think that goes with trust and really trusting!"

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 42 - Embracing a Bold Life with Claudia Whitney, Life + Business Coach for Women

Join us for a synergistic conversation around living a courageous, intentional and dream filled life. 

About Claudia :
Claudia Whitney is a dedicated Business + Life Coach empowering women to start and scale their businesses with courage and authenticity. With a passion for helping women tap into their intuition, she guides them in creating aligned and purpose-driven businesses that align with their values. Whether through personalized 1:1 sessions or transformative group programs and masterminds, Claudia provides the support and guidance needed to help women thrive in their entrepreneurial journey.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13070868 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2414 courage, courage to create, be courageous, live courageously, dream life, build your dream life, personal growth, personal development, self love, self improvement, intentional life, living with courage, living courageously 42 full false How to Keep Moving Forward, Even When You Don't See Results | Episode 41 How to Keep Moving Forward, Even When You Don't See Results | Episode 41 Send us Fan Mail

"The truth is, this stuff takes time.
The truth is, just as us as human beings evolve, so too do our journeys.
The truth is some days it's going to be so easy to show up and keep moving forward and other days, it's going to so deflating and defeating.

Just as I believe so deeply, this world needs you.
It needs all of you. Fully, deeply, completely, wholly, every expression that is to come.

Please keep putting one step in front of the other.
Keep moving forward.
And eventually you will start to see your results and when you did, it's SO SO beautifully gratifying."

Tune in here, Episode 41  👉🏼 How to Keep Moving Forward, Even When You Don't See Results!

Tune in for another intimate life reflection, rawness of where I am and how I am supporting myself with these VERY 12 ways to deeply honor yourself and keep moving forward, even when you don't see results.

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"The truth is, this stuff takes time.
The truth is, just as us as human beings evolve, so too do our journeys.
The truth is some days it's going to be so easy to show up and keep moving forward and other days, it's going to so deflating and defeating.

Just as I believe so deeply, this world needs you.
It needs all of you. Fully, deeply, completely, wholly, every expression that is to come.

Please keep putting one step in front of the other.
Keep moving forward.
And eventually you will start to see your results and when you did, it's SO SO beautifully gratifying."

Tune in here, Episode 41  👉🏼 How to Keep Moving Forward, Even When You Don't See Results!

Tune in for another intimate life reflection, rawness of where I am and how I am supporting myself with these VERY 12 ways to deeply honor yourself and keep moving forward, even when you don't see results.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-13028101 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2621 moving forward, results, accountability, courage, live courageously, courage coach, life coach, personal growth, personal development, self love, self help, self growth, build your dream life 41 full false Detach, Connect and Make that First Step with Kimberly DeShields-Spencer | Episode 40 Detach, Connect and Make that First Step with Kimberly DeShields-Spencer | Episode 40 Send us Fan Mail

"Don't let anything that right now is holding you back from making that first step. Because on the other side of that first step is typically a different, new version of your life. That one step can change the next minute, hour, decision that you're making and if you're scared and afraid - I would encourage you to hold someones hand and walk that next step. Whatever you must do. Make that step.

Because if you don't, you'll stay stuck. And one of the worst things to do is see your life going and you're stuck. So I encourage you to detach, connect and make that first step and you'll see something very beautiful on the other side of that step."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 40 - Detach, Connect and  Make that First Step with Kimberly DeShields-Spencer.

Join us for an incredibly candid, loving and courageous conversation around acknowledging and moving through one of Kim's deepest fears and how it brought her to where she is today.

About Kimberly:
Kimberly DeShields-Spencer is the award-winning founder and CEO of 4 companies: UImpact, Sow.Reap.Harvest, Behind Her Brand and UImpact Publishing Group.

She is a best-selling author,  philanthropist, podcast host, and highly-sought after marketing and branding consultant. Kimberly trains and speaks to organizations and business owners who want to understand what it means to reach beyond what they think is possible in their professions by reaching beyond the limits they find in themselves.

She cares about people-and the results that she can help them garner by creating individualized and effective action plans to accomplish their goals.

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"Don't let anything that right now is holding you back from making that first step. Because on the other side of that first step is typically a different, new version of your life. That one step can change the next minute, hour, decision that you're making and if you're scared and afraid - I would encourage you to hold someones hand and walk that next step. Whatever you must do. Make that step.

Because if you don't, you'll stay stuck. And one of the worst things to do is see your life going and you're stuck. So I encourage you to detach, connect and make that first step and you'll see something very beautiful on the other side of that step."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 40 - Detach, Connect and  Make that First Step with Kimberly DeShields-Spencer.

Join us for an incredibly candid, loving and courageous conversation around acknowledging and moving through one of Kim's deepest fears and how it brought her to where she is today.

About Kimberly:
Kimberly DeShields-Spencer is the award-winning founder and CEO of 4 companies: UImpact, Sow.Reap.Harvest, Behind Her Brand and UImpact Publishing Group.

She is a best-selling author,  philanthropist, podcast host, and highly-sought after marketing and branding consultant. Kimberly trains and speaks to organizations and business owners who want to understand what it means to reach beyond what they think is possible in their professions by reaching beyond the limits they find in themselves.

She cares about people-and the results that she can help them garner by creating individualized and effective action plans to accomplish their goals.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12985994 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2221 living courageously, be courageous, courage, women supporting women, personal growth, personal development, build your dream life, dream life, inspiration 40 full false Life in this Moment : Honoring my Journey and Definition of Courage | Episode 39 Life in this Moment : Honoring my Journey and Definition of Courage | Episode 39 Send us Fan Mail

"I share this with an invitation for you to check-in. This is why I'm doing a workshop on June 21st. To check-in.

Yes, set those goals. 
Yes, set those intentions
Yes, put your manifestations into the world
Yes, create the vision board.
Yes, have the conversations.
Yes, do the weekly check-in's.

YES. YES. YES. To it all.

AND really ask yourself, "Is this what I still want? Is my WHY still aligned with why I set out to do this? Is this for my highest good, deepest truth - ultimately living a life that is dream-filled, courageous and intentional?"

If the answer is YES, keep doing it - don't you stop!
If the answer is NO (and it's okay if it's no), you need to reevaluate. If it's no longer in alignment with what you want, what do you need to be doing that is in alignment with what you want?"

Tune in here, Episode 39  👉🏼 Life in this Moment : Honoring my Journey and Definition of Courage.

This is a deep dive for all things present in life right now - how I am moving fear into a place of courage through action, celebrating my ONE year anniversary of Courage Coaching, why I stopped training for a half marathon and all the goodness of living a life that feels better than it looks!

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"I share this with an invitation for you to check-in. This is why I'm doing a workshop on June 21st. To check-in.

Yes, set those goals. 
Yes, set those intentions
Yes, put your manifestations into the world
Yes, create the vision board.
Yes, have the conversations.
Yes, do the weekly check-in's.

YES. YES. YES. To it all.

AND really ask yourself, "Is this what I still want? Is my WHY still aligned with why I set out to do this? Is this for my highest good, deepest truth - ultimately living a life that is dream-filled, courageous and intentional?"

If the answer is YES, keep doing it - don't you stop!
If the answer is NO (and it's okay if it's no), you need to reevaluate. If it's no longer in alignment with what you want, what do you need to be doing that is in alignment with what you want?"

Tune in here, Episode 39  👉🏼 Life in this Moment : Honoring my Journey and Definition of Courage.

This is a deep dive for all things present in life right now - how I am moving fear into a place of courage through action, celebrating my ONE year anniversary of Courage Coaching, why I stopped training for a half marathon and all the goodness of living a life that feels better than it looks!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12947257 Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 -0700 2719 personal growth, personal development, courage, live courageously, living courageously, honoring my journey, year anniversary, women supporting women 39 full false How to Love Courageously with Eryin Lesli, Love Coach | Episode 38 How to Love Courageously with Eryin Lesli, Love Coach | Episode 38 Send us Fan Mail

"I definitely think listen to your inner voice. Listen to the magic. Listen to the light soft voice that you hear inside you because that (I believe) is who you really are and a lot of times we dismiss that voice. And we think it's unimportant, but the more work I do and the more I continue on my path of life - the more I find that is it. THAT IS ACTUALLY IT.  That quiet, sometimes loud voice (depending on how you work with your intuition) - that is it. That is what our life wants to be. I think it's really important to allow yourself the space and time (even if just a hobby) to experiment and go down the path and do the things that light you up and interest you. It's not weird. It's not crazy. It's the person you're meant to be." 

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 38 - How to Love Courageously with Eryin Lesli, Love Coach! 

We deep dive into all things - what courage means and how it can be found in everything, the power of tuning into your intuition, the profound effects of inner voice sessions and how they can be a deep insight into the child-like sensation, divorce, reinventing yourself and truly living a life filled with love! 

About Eryin :
As a love coach there our 3 ways to journey with me. I offer inner voice sessions which allow you to tap into your inner wisdom. These sessions last for an hour and a half to two hours. You will be guided through a series of questions  to go beyond your mind and tap into your intuition.

The Queens Retreats create an in person experience to connect with other women and to reflect your highest self through cacao circles a bombshell workshop and completing with a high end photoshoot.

Love and Legacy books offer a way to connect with your partner during your wedding planning process or after the wedding planning is complete. There are two types of books the first is a guest book for your wedding which includes your engagement photos, your love story, proposal, authentic couple code and a legacy goal for the two of you.

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"I definitely think listen to your inner voice. Listen to the magic. Listen to the light soft voice that you hear inside you because that (I believe) is who you really are and a lot of times we dismiss that voice. And we think it's unimportant, but the more work I do and the more I continue on my path of life - the more I find that is it. THAT IS ACTUALLY IT.  That quiet, sometimes loud voice (depending on how you work with your intuition) - that is it. That is what our life wants to be. I think it's really important to allow yourself the space and time (even if just a hobby) to experiment and go down the path and do the things that light you up and interest you. It's not weird. It's not crazy. It's the person you're meant to be." 

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 38 - How to Love Courageously with Eryin Lesli, Love Coach! 

We deep dive into all things - what courage means and how it can be found in everything, the power of tuning into your intuition, the profound effects of inner voice sessions and how they can be a deep insight into the child-like sensation, divorce, reinventing yourself and truly living a life filled with love! 

About Eryin :
As a love coach there our 3 ways to journey with me. I offer inner voice sessions which allow you to tap into your inner wisdom. These sessions last for an hour and a half to two hours. You will be guided through a series of questions  to go beyond your mind and tap into your intuition.

The Queens Retreats create an in person experience to connect with other women and to reflect your highest self through cacao circles a bombshell workshop and completing with a high end photoshoot.

Love and Legacy books offer a way to connect with your partner during your wedding planning process or after the wedding planning is complete. There are two types of books the first is a guest book for your wedding which includes your engagement photos, your love story, proposal, authentic couple code and a legacy goal for the two of you.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12902844 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 -0700 2556 personal growth, personal development, self improvement, courage, living courageously, inner voice, intuition, intentional life, dream life, be courageous 38 full false 15 Truths I Know in this Moment About Living Courageously | Episode 37 15 Truths I Know in this Moment About Living Courageously | Episode 37 Send us Fan Mail

"#9 - And this one is really funny to say coming from my photography background and how big of a dream photos are to me. photos are so important to be able to communicate fleeting moments.

But, something that has been my deepest truth a lot lately - life really does feel so much better than a photo can even capture. And I LOVE photography - the power of it, its connection, communication and education that happens from it. And if you've seen my photography work - I play so much with lighting, emotion, chemistry and intimacy between my subjects, so there is a magic present in my photos.

And even that lately, the photos, couldn't do the feeling justice. For our Mother's Day hike, they were gorgeous and I was able to capture photos that were inspiring, but compared to what I was feeling in that moment, those photos could never describe the fullness.

There was such a peace, happiness, wholeness, nourishment and contentment that was present.  That no photograph can convey. And that says a lot. Before I had the courage and confidence to share my voice, words, truth and who I am in this way, I used photographs to do so. I used my photos to tell the story. And there's been a really drastic shift over these past few years where my words, writing and how I show up for my community is telling the story...."

Tune in here, Episode 37  👉🏼 15 Truths I Know in this Moment About Living Courageously.

This is a very honest deep dive of life in this moment and 15 truths about what it looks like to be living Couragesouly.

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"#9 - And this one is really funny to say coming from my photography background and how big of a dream photos are to me. photos are so important to be able to communicate fleeting moments.

But, something that has been my deepest truth a lot lately - life really does feel so much better than a photo can even capture. And I LOVE photography - the power of it, its connection, communication and education that happens from it. And if you've seen my photography work - I play so much with lighting, emotion, chemistry and intimacy between my subjects, so there is a magic present in my photos.

And even that lately, the photos, couldn't do the feeling justice. For our Mother's Day hike, they were gorgeous and I was able to capture photos that were inspiring, but compared to what I was feeling in that moment, those photos could never describe the fullness.

There was such a peace, happiness, wholeness, nourishment and contentment that was present.  That no photograph can convey. And that says a lot. Before I had the courage and confidence to share my voice, words, truth and who I am in this way, I used photographs to do so. I used my photos to tell the story. And there's been a really drastic shift over these past few years where my words, writing and how I show up for my community is telling the story...."

Tune in here, Episode 37  👉🏼 15 Truths I Know in this Moment About Living Courageously.

This is a very honest deep dive of life in this moment and 15 truths about what it looks like to be living Couragesouly.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12856255 Tue, 16 May 2023 02:00:00 -0700 3440 37 full false Mutual Awakening & The Paradigm of Shared Unity with Patricia Albere, Founder of Evolutionary Collective | Episode 36 Mutual Awakening & The Paradigm of Shared Unity with Patricia Albere, Founder of Evolutionary Collective | Episode 36 Send us Fan Mail

"I realized that evolution, who’s listening beyond what everyone knows is good - because the new only ever comes from the people who listen to the edge. Now, with the shape the world’s is in, meditating helps you calm down and connect, which is good but it’s not necessarily what the universe needs. We need to come together with each other in a much bigger way than to just close your eyes by yourself. It’s not that it’s not useful, it’s just not the leading edge of where the universe is trying to bring us. There needs to be more cohesion, love and purity between us. "

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 36 -Mutual Awakening & The Paradigm of Shared Unity with Patricia Albere, Founder of Evolutionary Collective

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of shared unity. Patricia Albere intimately dives into the creation of the birthing and foundation of the Evolutionary Collective and the international community that has been created as a result. She honestly recounts the courage she tapped into to share this work with the world and ends with inspiring insight her recent diagnosis and Cancer remission.

About Patricia: 
Patricia Albere is the founder of the Evolutionary Collective, an internationally known contemporary spiritual teacher and bestselling author of Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Transformative Power of Mutual Awakening. She is a recognized leader and innovator in the emerging field of inter-subjective awakening and post-personal development. Patricia offers trainings and an online practice community dedicated to accessing the paradigm of shared unity.

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"I realized that evolution, who’s listening beyond what everyone knows is good - because the new only ever comes from the people who listen to the edge. Now, with the shape the world’s is in, meditating helps you calm down and connect, which is good but it’s not necessarily what the universe needs. We need to come together with each other in a much bigger way than to just close your eyes by yourself. It’s not that it’s not useful, it’s just not the leading edge of where the universe is trying to bring us. There needs to be more cohesion, love and purity between us. "

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 36 -Mutual Awakening & The Paradigm of Shared Unity with Patricia Albere, Founder of Evolutionary Collective

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of shared unity. Patricia Albere intimately dives into the creation of the birthing and foundation of the Evolutionary Collective and the international community that has been created as a result. She honestly recounts the courage she tapped into to share this work with the world and ends with inspiring insight her recent diagnosis and Cancer remission.

About Patricia: 
Patricia Albere is the founder of the Evolutionary Collective, an internationally known contemporary spiritual teacher and bestselling author of Evolutionary Relationships: Unleashing the Transformative Power of Mutual Awakening. She is a recognized leader and innovator in the emerging field of inter-subjective awakening and post-personal development. Patricia offers trainings and an online practice community dedicated to accessing the paradigm of shared unity.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12811141 Tue, 09 May 2023 02:00:00 -0700 3386 shared unity, evolutionary collective, Patricia Albere, personal growth, personal development, shared consciousness, spiritual living, courage, be courageous, living courageously 36 full false My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 2 | Episode 35 My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 2 | Episode 35 Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to the first ever PART 2 of a 2 part episode!

"I got to live out my dreams in Portugal, but truth is - I live my dream life every single day. And if I didn't live this dream-filled, intentional, courageous, honest, vulnerable life, I would have never created the space to expand that into another space and country.

It starts right now, today! I am so grateful for having the space, time and awareness to reconnect!"

Episode 34 was My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1
Episode 35 (that's where you are)  👉🏼 My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 2

As you tune in, you’ll be witness to turning my dream of going to Portugal into a reality and how I utilized moving my fear into a place of courage through action to do so. You'll be able to recount my trip in Portugal and more so connect and reflect with me on all that has transpired and been birthed through this very experience.

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Welcome to the first ever PART 2 of a 2 part episode!

"I got to live out my dreams in Portugal, but truth is - I live my dream life every single day. And if I didn't live this dream-filled, intentional, courageous, honest, vulnerable life, I would have never created the space to expand that into another space and country.

It starts right now, today! I am so grateful for having the space, time and awareness to reconnect!"

Episode 34 was My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1
Episode 35 (that's where you are)  👉🏼 My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 2

As you tune in, you’ll be witness to turning my dream of going to Portugal into a reality and how I utilized moving my fear into a place of courage through action to do so. You'll be able to recount my trip in Portugal and more so connect and reflect with me on all that has transpired and been birthed through this very experience.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12775973 Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 2498 personal growth, personal development, personal expansion, self improvement, self love, self help, be courageous, courage, live courageously, living courageously, travel the world, Lisbon Portugal, Sintra Portugal, Porto Portugal 35 full false My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1 | Episode 34 My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1 | Episode 34 Send us Fan Mail

"One of the things that I'm so big about and it's how I knew that this trip was for me when the opportunity was presented - is setting intentions. Just how I had set intentions for this year and it affirmed the intentions I had set.

When I was on that two hour plane ride - I was really intentional about what I did with that time. I spent time connection with my breath. I spent some time pulling from a deck I had gotten specifically for the trip. I spent some time really setting my intentions for the trip -

What do I want?
How do I want to feel?
How do I want to show up in this experience?

It really helped me ground down and connect me back to my WHY.

Why did this trip become a priority?
Why did this trip (that was a quick dream) become a reality?
Why did I do all the things I did to make this a possibility?"

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 34 👉🏼My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1

As you tune in, you’ll be witness to turning my dream of going to Portugal into a reality and how I utilized moving my fear into a place of courage through action to do so. You'll be able to recount my first night in Portugal and the magic that was present!

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to get notified of PART 2!

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"One of the things that I'm so big about and it's how I knew that this trip was for me when the opportunity was presented - is setting intentions. Just how I had set intentions for this year and it affirmed the intentions I had set.

When I was on that two hour plane ride - I was really intentional about what I did with that time. I spent time connection with my breath. I spent some time pulling from a deck I had gotten specifically for the trip. I spent some time really setting my intentions for the trip -

What do I want?
How do I want to feel?
How do I want to show up in this experience?

It really helped me ground down and connect me back to my WHY.

Why did this trip become a priority?
Why did this trip (that was a quick dream) become a reality?
Why did I do all the things I did to make this a possibility?"

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 34 👉🏼My Trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto Portugal - PART 1

As you tune in, you’ll be witness to turning my dream of going to Portugal into a reality and how I utilized moving my fear into a place of courage through action to do so. You'll be able to recount my first night in Portugal and the magic that was present!

Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to get notified of PART 2!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12767687 Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:00 -0700 2551 be courage, live courageously, living courageously, courage coach, life coach, personal growth, personal development, self love, self help, self improvement, build your dream life, dream life, traveling the world, Lisbon Portugal, intentional life, fear i 34 full false Limitations Create Possibilities with Deanna Kitchen of The Growing Kindness Project | Episode 33 Limitations Create Possibilities with Deanna Kitchen of The Growing Kindness Project | Episode 33 Send us Fan Mail

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 33 - Limitations Create Possibilities with Deanna Kitchen of The Growing Kindness Project.

Join us for a very vulnerable conversation about her ADHD diagnosis, her planting of the seeds that grew into The Growing Kindness Project and the invitation for seeing limitations as an opportunity for possibilities!

About Deanna : 
Deanna Kitchen is the founder and president of The Growing Kindness Project, a nonprofit organization. What began as growing and giving flowers as the answer to her own loneliness and desire to find meaningful connections in her new community is now a global movement yo make the world a kinder, more connected place by growing and giving flowers. The project provides resources and education to a rapidly team of home gardeners and flower farmers in communities all across the world.

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Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 33 - Limitations Create Possibilities with Deanna Kitchen of The Growing Kindness Project.

Join us for a very vulnerable conversation about her ADHD diagnosis, her planting of the seeds that grew into The Growing Kindness Project and the invitation for seeing limitations as an opportunity for possibilities!

About Deanna : 
Deanna Kitchen is the founder and president of The Growing Kindness Project, a nonprofit organization. What began as growing and giving flowers as the answer to her own loneliness and desire to find meaningful connections in her new community is now a global movement yo make the world a kinder, more connected place by growing and giving flowers. The project provides resources and education to a rapidly team of home gardeners and flower farmers in communities all across the world.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12719606 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0700 3703 growing kindness project, courage, limitations, possibilities, ADHD, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, self improvement, accountability, dream life 33 full false Maneuvering Change, Adaptability and Resilience | Episode 32 Maneuvering Change, Adaptability and Resilience | Episode 32 Send us Fan Mail

"You have the opportunity to plant the seed for someone else to witness their own dreams. We all have the ability to be the person to plant a seed for someone else to then nourish and harvest that very seed for their own reality.

As previously mentioned, in multiple phases of my life, there has been someone who has planted the seed and I got curious about it.
What happens if I nourish the soil?
 What happens if I water it?
What happens if I give it more sun?
What happens if in this phase of life it needs more shade?
What happens if I clip its blossoms and give it to another being?

It creates this ripple effect! We all within us, have such a yearning, stirring and connecting to living life in the most profoundly beautiful, connected, deep way. 

At least that's what I hope with you being in this space!"

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 32 👉🏼 Maneuvering Change, Adaptability and Resilience.

As you tune in, you’ll get an honest reflection of a decision a decade ago and another one, living in this moment and how I've maneuvered change, adaptability and resilience.

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"You have the opportunity to plant the seed for someone else to witness their own dreams. We all have the ability to be the person to plant a seed for someone else to then nourish and harvest that very seed for their own reality.

As previously mentioned, in multiple phases of my life, there has been someone who has planted the seed and I got curious about it.
What happens if I nourish the soil?
 What happens if I water it?
What happens if I give it more sun?
What happens if in this phase of life it needs more shade?
What happens if I clip its blossoms and give it to another being?

It creates this ripple effect! We all within us, have such a yearning, stirring and connecting to living life in the most profoundly beautiful, connected, deep way. 

At least that's what I hope with you being in this space!"

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 32 👉🏼 Maneuvering Change, Adaptability and Resilience.

As you tune in, you’ll get an honest reflection of a decision a decade ago and another one, living in this moment and how I've maneuvered change, adaptability and resilience.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12647842 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2734 planting seeds, self improvement, self help, self love, personal growth, personal development, courage, live courageously, dream life, maneuvering change, adaptability, resilience, mindset, life coach, heart-centered life 32 full false Doing the Work and Reaching your Goals with Kayla Durck, Fitness Trainer | Episode 31 Doing the Work and Reaching your Goals with Kayla Durck, Fitness Trainer | Episode 31 Send us Fan Mail

"One of the themes for this week that has felt very in-tuned with life right now... I heard a quote the other day, 'It always seems impossible till it's done.'

That's really important to remember, that you are really capable of doing anything you set your mind. It's a matter of - 1.  Understanding what your ultimate goal is and 2. Breaking it down into bit by bit pieces that are digestible. With that, 1. Where you're at currently and 2. Helping you get there by thinking and acting like the person you want to be.

Don't get overwhelmed with the bigger goal as much as you are paying attention to understanding you can do whatever you want to do, you just have to become that person through your daily actions."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 31 - Doing the Work and Reaching your Goals with Kayla Durck, Fitness Trainer. Join us for a very honest conversation around doing the work, reaching your goals and the growth that comes through doing both.

About Kayla Durck : 
You can find me @kayladurck on social media for daily content around health, wellness, and becoming 1% better every day.  I work with women looking to build routines and structure in their health and fitness habits to see results.

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"One of the themes for this week that has felt very in-tuned with life right now... I heard a quote the other day, 'It always seems impossible till it's done.'

That's really important to remember, that you are really capable of doing anything you set your mind. It's a matter of - 1.  Understanding what your ultimate goal is and 2. Breaking it down into bit by bit pieces that are digestible. With that, 1. Where you're at currently and 2. Helping you get there by thinking and acting like the person you want to be.

Don't get overwhelmed with the bigger goal as much as you are paying attention to understanding you can do whatever you want to do, you just have to become that person through your daily actions."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 31 - Doing the Work and Reaching your Goals with Kayla Durck, Fitness Trainer. Join us for a very honest conversation around doing the work, reaching your goals and the growth that comes through doing both.

About Kayla Durck : 
You can find me @kayladurck on social media for daily content around health, wellness, and becoming 1% better every day.  I work with women looking to build routines and structure in their health and fitness habits to see results.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12626231 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0700 1969 courage, living courageously, personal growth podcast, personal development, self improvement, self love, self help, life coach, courage coach, fitness, fitness coach, healthy lifestyle 31 full false Needing to Take Action, but you're Stuck in Analysis Paralysis & Imposter Syndrome | Episode 30 Needing to Take Action, but you're Stuck in Analysis Paralysis & Imposter Syndrome | Episode 30 Send us Fan Mail

"You are phenomenal. You are courageous. You are divine. You are inspiring. You are motivating. You are brilliant. You are beautiful. You are captivating. You are sincere. You are honest. You are pure. You are the most perfect expression of what it means to be you.

You deserve, you were born to bring these dreams into reality.
This is your life to live.
No one else is going to live your life for you, but you.
If you want these dreams to become a reality, you have to act on it.
You have to make the decisions.
You have to put the action into motion, into play. "

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 30 👉🏼 Needing to Take Action, but you're Stuck in Analysis Paralysis & Imposter Syndrome!

As you tune in, you’ll get a very vulnerable account of working through imposture syndrome and the itty-bitty-shitty-committee to move through action and turn your dreams into reality, ensuring they don’t just stay dreams!

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"You are phenomenal. You are courageous. You are divine. You are inspiring. You are motivating. You are brilliant. You are beautiful. You are captivating. You are sincere. You are honest. You are pure. You are the most perfect expression of what it means to be you.

You deserve, you were born to bring these dreams into reality.
This is your life to live.
No one else is going to live your life for you, but you.
If you want these dreams to become a reality, you have to act on it.
You have to make the decisions.
You have to put the action into motion, into play. "

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 30 👉🏼 Needing to Take Action, but you're Stuck in Analysis Paralysis & Imposter Syndrome!

As you tune in, you’ll get a very vulnerable account of working through imposture syndrome and the itty-bitty-shitty-committee to move through action and turn your dreams into reality, ensuring they don’t just stay dreams!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12583700 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2123 Analysis Paralysis, Imposter Syndrome, take action, dreams into reality, courage, live courageously, living courageously, accountability, personal growth, personal development, self improvement, self help, build your dream life 30 full false Quarter Year Check-In : Where are YOU in this Moment? | Episode 29 Quarter Year Check-In : Where are YOU in this Moment? | Episode 29 Send us Fan Mail

SURPRISE! 🥳

🎧Welcome to the first ever BONUS episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, just for you!  Episode 29 👉🏼 Quarter Year Check-In : Where are You in this Moment? 
 
Can you believe we’re already in April, finishing the first quarter of the year and moving into the second! This, is what inspired this bonus episode, inviting you into really checking in with where ou are in this moment in relation to your goals and intentions! 
 
As you tune into Episode 2️⃣9️⃣: Quarter Year Check-In, you’ll witness that it’s broken down into three parts. Within each part are some questions to consider. Behind each of these questions, be sure to create the space to give yourself honest answers! 

1️⃣Where are you in this moment?
2️⃣So, you’re crushing your goal?
3️⃣What happens if you’re not crushing your goals?

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SURPRISE! 🥳

🎧Welcome to the first ever BONUS episode of The Living Courageously Podcast, just for you!  Episode 29 👉🏼 Quarter Year Check-In : Where are You in this Moment? 
 
Can you believe we’re already in April, finishing the first quarter of the year and moving into the second! This, is what inspired this bonus episode, inviting you into really checking in with where ou are in this moment in relation to your goals and intentions! 
 
As you tune into Episode 2️⃣9️⃣: Quarter Year Check-In, you’ll witness that it’s broken down into three parts. Within each part are some questions to consider. Behind each of these questions, be sure to create the space to give yourself honest answers! 

1️⃣Where are you in this moment?
2️⃣So, you’re crushing your goal?
3️⃣What happens if you’re not crushing your goals?

Listen for more! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12549284 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700 1920 check-in, where you are in this moment, quarter year check in, personal growth, personal development, self improvement, self love, self help, spiritual connection, heart centered business, courage, live courageously, living courageously, live with courage 29 full false Listen to the Stirrings of Your Heart with Erin Schrader of Living in Yellow | Episode 28 Listen to the Stirrings of Your Heart with Erin Schrader of Living in Yellow | Episode 28 Send us Fan Mail

"To me, being courageous is acting without answers. I think so often times, we feel like we need to know everything before we can do anything and that can really paralyze us. It stops so many of us from doing something that could be incredible, but we don't even allow ourselves a chance to see..."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 28 - Listen to the Stirrings of Your Heart with Erin Schrader of Living in Yellow.

Join us for a very loving and courageous conversation around turning dreams into realities, the power of showing up, visualizing and horning the nudges of your heart!

About Erin of Living in Yellow : 
I'm Erin - a lover of life who gets a natural high from the "next" thing in life! I am the creator and owner of the lifestyle brand, Living in Yellow, where our mission is to be the best resource to women in the most fun way possible.

We currently serve over a million women on a daily basis by creating and sharing products, resources, and experiences that will help them live a more confident, convenient, and joyful lifestyle. I am married to my high school sweetheart, have two dogs, and am finally at the age of 36 dipping our toes in the conversation of having children!

 You can find me over at livinginyellow.com, on Instagram sharing my everyday life @livinginyellow, and on Facebook for all of the latest outfits + deals!

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"To me, being courageous is acting without answers. I think so often times, we feel like we need to know everything before we can do anything and that can really paralyze us. It stops so many of us from doing something that could be incredible, but we don't even allow ourselves a chance to see..."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 28 - Listen to the Stirrings of Your Heart with Erin Schrader of Living in Yellow.

Join us for a very loving and courageous conversation around turning dreams into realities, the power of showing up, visualizing and horning the nudges of your heart!

About Erin of Living in Yellow : 
I'm Erin - a lover of life who gets a natural high from the "next" thing in life! I am the creator and owner of the lifestyle brand, Living in Yellow, where our mission is to be the best resource to women in the most fun way possible.

We currently serve over a million women on a daily basis by creating and sharing products, resources, and experiences that will help them live a more confident, convenient, and joyful lifestyle. I am married to my high school sweetheart, have two dogs, and am finally at the age of 36 dipping our toes in the conversation of having children!

 You can find me over at livinginyellow.com, on Instagram sharing my everyday life @livinginyellow, and on Facebook for all of the latest outfits + deals!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12524997 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2599 live courageously, living courageously, courage, entrepreneur, female entrepreneur, living in yellow, fashion blog, women supporting women, power of visualization, heart centered 28 full false Transforming Fear into Courage through Action | Episode 27 Transforming Fear into Courage through Action | Episode 27 Send us Fan Mail

“On the other side of FEAR is COURAGE. And to get there... you need to take ACTION. Courage and fear are one another's polar opposites. To find that coexistence, to be in that equilibrium, to be in the balanced state, you've got to create action. When you do, it's so freeing when you're on the other side." 

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 27 👉🏼Transforming Fear into Courage through Action. This is an intimate and vulnerable deep dive into my life, with FOUR current examples of how I've moved from fear into courage through taking action. 

The FOUR examples I share are : 
1. Training for a half-marathon in the mountains during winter. 
2. Preparing for getting another 2.5 feet of snow (after a storm of over 10). 
3. My husband being in paramedic school. 
4. Booking my ticket to Portugal with my college best friend. 

In these examples is the structure I use to move through these very realities and all that goes into it - through both my heart and mind. 

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“On the other side of FEAR is COURAGE. And to get there... you need to take ACTION. Courage and fear are one another's polar opposites. To find that coexistence, to be in that equilibrium, to be in the balanced state, you've got to create action. When you do, it's so freeing when you're on the other side." 

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 27 👉🏼Transforming Fear into Courage through Action. This is an intimate and vulnerable deep dive into my life, with FOUR current examples of how I've moved from fear into courage through taking action. 

The FOUR examples I share are : 
1. Training for a half-marathon in the mountains during winter. 
2. Preparing for getting another 2.5 feet of snow (after a storm of over 10). 
3. My husband being in paramedic school. 
4. Booking my ticket to Portugal with my college best friend. 

In these examples is the structure I use to move through these very realities and all that goes into it - through both my heart and mind. 

Work with Ashley : 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12482818 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2891 fear, courage, chose courage over fear, build your dream life, personal growth, personal transformation, self help, self love, mindset work, mindset matters, live courageously, courageous women, courageous conversations, accountability, take action 27 full false Unbecoming: Finding a Path Back Home to Who You Really Are with Trish Taylor | Episode 26 Unbecoming: Finding a Path Back Home to Who You Really Are with Trish Taylor | Episode 26 Send us Fan Mail

"I am no longer (for the most part... I'm still human) influenced by others options of me and expectations they've placed on me. I am able to confidently stand in my power and hold space for my purpose and know that every stumble, turn, misstep, and meandering path lead me to this moment... gifted me a multitude of life experience and the resiliency and delusional (in the best way) belief that the best is yet to come."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 26 - Unbecoming: Finding a Path Back Home to Who You Really Are with Trish Taylor

Join us for a very honest conversation about starting from within, listening to your intuition and diving into a radical self love journey, creating space to come back home to who you really are!

About Trish : 
Former Celeb Stylist turned brand stylist and marketing expert, Trish Taylor, helps entrepreneurs show up unapologetically, attract their soulmate clients online and feel confident of being seen as an expert in their space without fear of judgment.

As the creator of the Batch Wardrobe™ and the Scale in Style she supports online entrepreneurs sustainably scale with aligned style from the inside out and feel worthy of receiving magnetic visibility!

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"I am no longer (for the most part... I'm still human) influenced by others options of me and expectations they've placed on me. I am able to confidently stand in my power and hold space for my purpose and know that every stumble, turn, misstep, and meandering path lead me to this moment... gifted me a multitude of life experience and the resiliency and delusional (in the best way) belief that the best is yet to come."

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 26 - Unbecoming: Finding a Path Back Home to Who You Really Are with Trish Taylor

Join us for a very honest conversation about starting from within, listening to your intuition and diving into a radical self love journey, creating space to come back home to who you really are!

About Trish : 
Former Celeb Stylist turned brand stylist and marketing expert, Trish Taylor, helps entrepreneurs show up unapologetically, attract their soulmate clients online and feel confident of being seen as an expert in their space without fear of judgment.

As the creator of the Batch Wardrobe™ and the Scale in Style she supports online entrepreneurs sustainably scale with aligned style from the inside out and feel worthy of receiving magnetic visibility!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12435506 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2832 personal growth, self development, radical self love, spiritual journey, spiritual awakening, self love, self help, personal growth, living with confidence, confidence, courage, live courageously 26 full false Fight or Flight : 5 Lessons I Learned While Maneuvering a Blizzard | Episode 25 Fight or Flight : 5 Lessons I Learned While Maneuvering a Blizzard | Episode 25 Send us Fan Mail

“Every single day I stopped and held my heart and invited in my guides, angels, protectors, the universe to give me answers, to show me signs and tell me what I'm supposed to do in that moment. When I tell you I got signs every single step of the way, I got them every single step of the way….” 

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 25 👉🏼Fight or Flight : 5 Lessons I Learned While Maneuvering a Blizzard. 

This is a very vulnerable recount of life the past couple weeks living through a blizzard, the largest of the century and the 5 lessons I learned throughout this process. I dive into specific examples within each of these lessons. 

  • Lesson #1 - Communicate.  
  • Lesson #2 - Connect with yourself and your intuition.  
  • Lesson #3 - Give yourself space to process. 
  • Lesson #4 - Honor your truth and story. 
  • Lesson #5 - Reconnect to your definition of Courage. 

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“Every single day I stopped and held my heart and invited in my guides, angels, protectors, the universe to give me answers, to show me signs and tell me what I'm supposed to do in that moment. When I tell you I got signs every single step of the way, I got them every single step of the way….” 

Tune in Tuesday is here with Episode 25 👉🏼Fight or Flight : 5 Lessons I Learned While Maneuvering a Blizzard. 

This is a very vulnerable recount of life the past couple weeks living through a blizzard, the largest of the century and the 5 lessons I learned throughout this process. I dive into specific examples within each of these lessons. 

  • Lesson #1 - Communicate.  
  • Lesson #2 - Connect with yourself and your intuition.  
  • Lesson #3 - Give yourself space to process. 
  • Lesson #4 - Honor your truth and story. 
  • Lesson #5 - Reconnect to your definition of Courage. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12387204 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0800 3320 living courageously, courage in action, be courageous, courageous life, fight or flight, personal growth, personal development, self help, self love, mindset work, mindset matters, honoring your truth, live with courage 25 full false Choosing to Heal and Grow through Practicing Self-Compassion with Elana Morgulis, LMFT, E-RYT | Episode 24 Choosing to Heal and Grow through Practicing Self-Compassion with Elana Morgulis, LMFT, E-RYT | Episode 24 Send us Fan Mail

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 24 - Choosing to Heal and Grow through Practicing Self-Compassion with Elana Morgulis, LMFT, E-RYT

"It takes courage to be who you are underneath all the societal and cultural constructs that we’re constantly swimming in. Sometimes that means facing and healing what stands in the way of your authentic self so that you can embody that. Truthfully, I don’t think everyone is up for that. So with that, it takes a lot of courage just to be your true self. Courage is an underlying force that moves us to act in alignment with ourselves, our values, our dreams, our goals. It’s the ability to see and step beyond the should’s, the judgements, the expectations that have been placed on you that you’ve internalized - to step beyond your survival self and be in alignment with your true present self… "

Join us for a passionate and heart-centered conversation around the value of choosing to hear and grow, practicing self-compassion, trusting the process and mindfulness.

About Elena :
Elana Morgulis, MFT, E-RYT is a licensed psychotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher based in the beautiful California Bay Area. She is passionate about the healing power of compassion, and believes that transformation happens when we shift from judging to welcoming all the parts of ourselves, including the light and the dark. Elana works with empathic, intuitive, sensitive souls in her private practice, as well as facilitates individual and group mindfulness meditation classes.

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Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 24 - Choosing to Heal and Grow through Practicing Self-Compassion with Elana Morgulis, LMFT, E-RYT

"It takes courage to be who you are underneath all the societal and cultural constructs that we’re constantly swimming in. Sometimes that means facing and healing what stands in the way of your authentic self so that you can embody that. Truthfully, I don’t think everyone is up for that. So with that, it takes a lot of courage just to be your true self. Courage is an underlying force that moves us to act in alignment with ourselves, our values, our dreams, our goals. It’s the ability to see and step beyond the should’s, the judgements, the expectations that have been placed on you that you’ve internalized - to step beyond your survival self and be in alignment with your true present self… "

Join us for a passionate and heart-centered conversation around the value of choosing to hear and grow, practicing self-compassion, trusting the process and mindfulness.

About Elena :
Elana Morgulis, MFT, E-RYT is a licensed psychotherapist, yoga and meditation teacher based in the beautiful California Bay Area. She is passionate about the healing power of compassion, and believes that transformation happens when we shift from judging to welcoming all the parts of ourselves, including the light and the dark. Elana works with empathic, intuitive, sensitive souls in her private practice, as well as facilitates individual and group mindfulness meditation classes.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12342861 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2432 courage, courageous, healing, growing, personal growth, personal development, self love, self compassion, intentional life, conscious living 24 full false 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life | Episode 23 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life | Episode 23 Send us Fan Mail

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 23 - 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life! 

This episode starts with a bit of "Courage in Action" reflecting life lately through the travel, connecting with my inner child and really loving on myself! It then expands into the 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life! 

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Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 23 - 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life! 

This episode starts with a bit of "Courage in Action" reflecting life lately through the travel, connecting with my inner child and really loving on myself! It then expands into the 8 Questions to Answer to Build a Heart-Centered Foundation for a Courageous, Intentional & Dream Life! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12294346 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2851 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life 23 full false Jumping and Growing your Wings on the Way Down with Brooke Torres | Episode 22 Jumping and Growing your Wings on the Way Down with Brooke Torres | Episode 22 Send us Fan Mail

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 22 - Jumping and Growing your Wings on the Way Down with Brooke Torres! 

Join us for a very heart-centered, heartbeat-focused intentional conversation around courage, living courageously and learning what it means to jump and grow your wings on the way down!

About Brooke :
Brooke is a Wife, mama to three boys, health and wellness enthusiast, and a proud business owner and ambassador with Shaklee! She helps women personalize their health goals and desires by customizing the right supplements and nutrition for their specific needs so that they can flourish from the inside out.

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Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 22 - Jumping and Growing your Wings on the Way Down with Brooke Torres! 

Join us for a very heart-centered, heartbeat-focused intentional conversation around courage, living courageously and learning what it means to jump and grow your wings on the way down!

About Brooke :
Brooke is a Wife, mama to three boys, health and wellness enthusiast, and a proud business owner and ambassador with Shaklee! She helps women personalize their health goals and desires by customizing the right supplements and nutrition for their specific needs so that they can flourish from the inside out.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12247416 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2270 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, goal setting, being courageous 22 full false How to Breakdown Your Goals into Bite Size Pieces | Episode 21 How to Breakdown Your Goals into Bite Size Pieces | Episode 21 Send us Fan Mail

“Momentum breads momentum. The more you talk about it, the more you get excited. The more you get excited, the more you’re going to want to get inspired. The more you get inspired, the more you want to create. The more you create, the more you’ll want to share. It’s this incredibly beautiful cyclical nature that is living out a dream! When a dream has been placed on your heart and it’s in alignment with who you are - it creates this snowball effect. It rolls down the hill building momentum. That’s the beautiful thing about having a dream and turning it into a reality. The more you talk about it. The more it excites you vise versa.” 

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 21 - How to breakdown your goals into bite size pieces! 

This episode starts with a bit of "Courage in Action" reflecting life lately through the power of manifestation and gratitude. And then expands into the 5 ways to really breakdown your goals into bite size pieces! Tangible reproduces and practices to do so!  

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“Momentum breads momentum. The more you talk about it, the more you get excited. The more you get excited, the more you’re going to want to get inspired. The more you get inspired, the more you want to create. The more you create, the more you’ll want to share. It’s this incredibly beautiful cyclical nature that is living out a dream! When a dream has been placed on your heart and it’s in alignment with who you are - it creates this snowball effect. It rolls down the hill building momentum. That’s the beautiful thing about having a dream and turning it into a reality. The more you talk about it. The more it excites you vise versa.” 

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 21 - How to breakdown your goals into bite size pieces! 

This episode starts with a bit of "Courage in Action" reflecting life lately through the power of manifestation and gratitude. And then expands into the 5 ways to really breakdown your goals into bite size pieces! Tangible reproduces and practices to do so!  

More from the podcast : 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12199568 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2527 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting 21 full false Dream it, Design it, Live it! How to Begin Living your Next Level Life Today with Diana Long | Episode 20 Dream it, Design it, Live it! How to Begin Living your Next Level Life Today with Diana Long | Episode 20 Send us Fan Mail

Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 20 - Dream it, Design it, Live it! How to Begin Living your Next Level Life Today with Diana Long!

This is a very heart-centered, motivational conversation on truly living a next level life and how courage plays in a role in turning this into a reality!

We share a very candid conversation of some of her most courageous moments, her transition from being a therapist to a coach and her incredible wisdom for dreaming, designing and living a “next level” life!

About Diana :
Diana Drake Long is the author of the soon to be published, Dream It, Design It, Live It, The Coaches Guide to Your Next Level Life and is a Master Certified Coach (which is only awarded to the top 4% of coaches worldwide). As CEO of Life + Work Design, Diana’s core mission is to inspire others to live to their highest potential and to live their dreams.

Diana offers individual and group coaching programs and in-person workshops. Her next live event, Visionary 2023 is February 11,2023 in San Diego, CA.

She is passionate about partnering with her clients, (which range from executives, entrepreneurs, business owners and other smart successful professionals) to Dream It, Design It and Live It! Diana can be reached via email or Linked in.

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Tune in Tuesday is here with 👉🏼 Episode 20 - Dream it, Design it, Live it! How to Begin Living your Next Level Life Today with Diana Long!

This is a very heart-centered, motivational conversation on truly living a next level life and how courage plays in a role in turning this into a reality!

We share a very candid conversation of some of her most courageous moments, her transition from being a therapist to a coach and her incredible wisdom for dreaming, designing and living a “next level” life!

About Diana :
Diana Drake Long is the author of the soon to be published, Dream It, Design It, Live It, The Coaches Guide to Your Next Level Life and is a Master Certified Coach (which is only awarded to the top 4% of coaches worldwide). As CEO of Life + Work Design, Diana’s core mission is to inspire others to live to their highest potential and to live their dreams.

Diana offers individual and group coaching programs and in-person workshops. Her next live event, Visionary 2023 is February 11,2023 in San Diego, CA.

She is passionate about partnering with her clients, (which range from executives, entrepreneurs, business owners and other smart successful professionals) to Dream It, Design It and Live It! Diana can be reached via email or Linked in.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12150097 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2376 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, goal setting, being courageous, spiritual coach, courage coach, business coach 20 full false Invitation to Reconnect, Recalibrate & Realign your Weeks, Months and Year | Episode 19 Invitation to Reconnect, Recalibrate & Realign your Weeks, Months and Year | Episode 19 Send us Fan Mail

Tune into Episode 19 - Invitation to Reconnect, Recalibrate & Realign your Weeks, Months and Year! 

This is a very candid, fluid expression of life in this moment! Of what has been transpiring, how I maneuver through changes and reflections as I really reconnect and recalibrate myself!

Listen for insight into how I reconnect, recalibrate and realign my weeks, months and year to truly honor all that I am dreaming up! There are examples for setting up for week and a number of questions to reflect on 2022 and set yourself up for 2023 with intentionality, courage and confidence.

As you listen through the end, you'll learn more "The Living Courageously Blueprint - Group Coaching Program" starting February 21st! You can apply here!

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Tune into Episode 19 - Invitation to Reconnect, Recalibrate & Realign your Weeks, Months and Year! 

This is a very candid, fluid expression of life in this moment! Of what has been transpiring, how I maneuver through changes and reflections as I really reconnect and recalibrate myself!

Listen for insight into how I reconnect, recalibrate and realign my weeks, months and year to truly honor all that I am dreaming up! There are examples for setting up for week and a number of questions to reflect on 2022 and set yourself up for 2023 with intentionality, courage and confidence.

As you listen through the end, you'll learn more "The Living Courageously Blueprint - Group Coaching Program" starting February 21st! You can apply here!

References from the podcast : 

Curious about Courage Coaching?
Book your complimentary hour discovery call!
Be a part of the courageous community on INSTAGRAM.
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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12106379 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2743 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting 19 full false Why Connection is your #1 Currency with Megan Moran, The Mompreneur Guide | Episode 18 Why Connection is your #1 Currency with Megan Moran, The Mompreneur Guide | Episode 18 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 18 - Why Connection is your #1 Currency with Megan Moran, The Mompreneur Guide

“I'm realizing more and more that everything from the outside should be conversation and questions to help guide you to the answer inside. When you can choose to move forward based on the answers that are inside that feels in alignment with you, that is living courageously as it's not the path often chosen, but that's where all the magic happens!"

Our conversation is fun, joyful, organic and expressive of truly building a life that is in alignment with our deepest desires. Megan shares about her being a third generation entrepreneur, how she constantly stays in alignment with herself through doing mindset work, her ever expanding business - The Mompreneur Guide building resources for mom-entrepreneurs!

About Megan:
Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia) and a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but she is also the owner of The Mompreneur Guide. As an Author, Podcast Host + TV Show creator, Megan is on a mission to help mompreneurs live the present + productive lifestyle they crave. Because as a third generation mompreneur- Megan is proof that it's possible.

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Episode 18 - Why Connection is your #1 Currency with Megan Moran, The Mompreneur Guide

“I'm realizing more and more that everything from the outside should be conversation and questions to help guide you to the answer inside. When you can choose to move forward based on the answers that are inside that feels in alignment with you, that is living courageously as it's not the path often chosen, but that's where all the magic happens!"

Our conversation is fun, joyful, organic and expressive of truly building a life that is in alignment with our deepest desires. Megan shares about her being a third generation entrepreneur, how she constantly stays in alignment with herself through doing mindset work, her ever expanding business - The Mompreneur Guide building resources for mom-entrepreneurs!

About Megan:
Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia) and a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but she is also the owner of The Mompreneur Guide. As an Author, Podcast Host + TV Show creator, Megan is on a mission to help mompreneurs live the present + productive lifestyle they crave. Because as a third generation mompreneur- Megan is proof that it's possible.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12058274 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2022 18 full false Start by Putting on Your Hiking Boots | Episode 17 Start by Putting on Your Hiking Boots | Episode 17 Send us Fan Mail

EPISODE 17  👉🏼 "Start by Putting on Your Hiking Boots" 

“And then, I take a deep breath and reconnect to my heart and remember my why, actually my multiple why's. And then I listen to the universe and she reminds me and tells me that I declared I am a courage Coach, so I am tapping into my courage. I am being put in multiple situations where I come to better understand what courage means to me, what courage in action looks like. Then, there are even louder confirmations…” 

This is very vulnerable and raw episode where the tickle in the back of my throat, throughout the entire episode inspires me to share from the depths of my heart in this very moment. Maneuvering through my current mountain ridge, invitations that take 5 minutes or less to try on to reconnect with yourself, your mountain ridge and not giving up. 


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EPISODE 17  👉🏼 "Start by Putting on Your Hiking Boots" 

“And then, I take a deep breath and reconnect to my heart and remember my why, actually my multiple why's. And then I listen to the universe and she reminds me and tells me that I declared I am a courage Coach, so I am tapping into my courage. I am being put in multiple situations where I come to better understand what courage means to me, what courage in action looks like. Then, there are even louder confirmations…” 

This is very vulnerable and raw episode where the tickle in the back of my throat, throughout the entire episode inspires me to share from the depths of my heart in this very moment. Maneuvering through my current mountain ridge, invitations that take 5 minutes or less to try on to reconnect with yourself, your mountain ridge and not giving up. 


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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-12013097 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2122 Self Improvement, Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting 17 full false You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A. | Episode 16 You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A. | Episode 16 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 16 - You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A. 

Tune into this week's Episode, 16 - You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A., one of my biggest inspirations, teachers and coaches. Our vibrantly raw conversation maneuvers through our connection, some of the most recent ways Donna has been leaping and choosing courage over fear and her present reality of her spirit being filled with "quiet joy, evanescence and aliveness."

She shares her life changing experience of getting hermaster’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Consciousness, Health and Healing from the University of Santa Monica, leaving the corporate world after nearly three decades,Entelechy and the activitations she's experienced and how we all experience it (if we're open to it) and her resent relocation from Southern California to Costa Rica!

About Donna:
Donna Bond, M.A. is a Soul-Centered catalyst for personal transformation. She believes when we do the work individually to trust our higher self and love our human self, the ripple effect changes the world. As an author, speaker and coach, Donna leads transformation of consciousness through private coaching journeys, women’s retreats and online masterclasses. Donna holds a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Consciousness, Health and Healing from the University of Santa Monica.

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Episode 16 - You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A. 

Tune into this week's Episode, 16 - You Can't Make This $h!t Up with Donna Bond, M.A., one of my biggest inspirations, teachers and coaches. Our vibrantly raw conversation maneuvers through our connection, some of the most recent ways Donna has been leaping and choosing courage over fear and her present reality of her spirit being filled with "quiet joy, evanescence and aliveness."

She shares her life changing experience of getting hermaster’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Consciousness, Health and Healing from the University of Santa Monica, leaving the corporate world after nearly three decades,Entelechy and the activitations she's experienced and how we all experience it (if we're open to it) and her resent relocation from Southern California to Costa Rica!

About Donna:
Donna Bond, M.A. is a Soul-Centered catalyst for personal transformation. She believes when we do the work individually to trust our higher self and love our human self, the ripple effect changes the world. As an author, speaker and coach, Donna leads transformation of consciousness through private coaching journeys, women’s retreats and online masterclasses. Donna holds a master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis on Consciousness, Health and Healing from the University of Santa Monica.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11968176 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0800 2471 16 full false All Things Can Coexist : Reflections on Lessons from 2022 | Episode 15 All Things Can Coexist : Reflections on Lessons from 2022 | Episode 15 Send us Fan Mail

EPISODE 15  👉🏼"All Things Can Coexist : Reflections on Lessons from 2022"

Tune in this week for a very raw reflection on a poem - “All Things Can Coexist”, that feels oh so true lately alongside TWO of the biggest lessons I've learned in 2022 and a deeper insight into what it all looks like and means in real time.

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EPISODE 15  👉🏼"All Things Can Coexist : Reflections on Lessons from 2022"

Tune in this week for a very raw reflection on a poem - “All Things Can Coexist”, that feels oh so true lately alongside TWO of the biggest lessons I've learned in 2022 and a deeper insight into what it all looks like and means in real time.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11935618 Tue, 27 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800 1918 15 full false Deleting the Word "Impossible" from Your Vocabulary with Laura Grier, Adventure Photographer | Episode 14 Deleting the Word "Impossible" from Your Vocabulary with Laura Grier, Adventure Photographer | Episode 14 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 14 - Deleting the Word "Impossible" from Your Vocabulary.  

Tune in for an incredibly vibrant conversation with one of my biggest photography inspirations and teachers, Laura Grier. After traveling around the world, coming home and knowing I wanted to turn my passion of photography into a full time career, I was connected with Laura who is an Adventure Photographer, Photo Anthropologist, Travel Writer, and Global Artisan Entrepreneur!

Immediately, I was drawn to her for her incredible joyous, curious and adventurous appreciation for life, this world and all its vibrant offerings alongside her immense expertise and photography skills. Tune into this weeks EPISODE 👉🏼 1️⃣4️⃣ of The Living Courageously Podcast as our conversation moves from courageous foundations as she carved her own path throughout both high school and college, building a foundation of turning what most see as “impossible” into “possible" through her being an adventure photographer, her recent endeavors of launching an artisan hat company and all she's navigating starting her non-profit, Mayu Mission!

About Laura :
Laura Grier, coined the Indiana Jones of Travel Photography, is a travel and wedding photographer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Andeana Hats. Living abroad at a young age, it is no surprise she turned her life of travel, adventure, and exploration into a profession. As a photojournalist of 22 years, Laura has photographed on all seven continents capturing and writing about her experiences. Working with National Geographics in Peru, Laura fell in love with the culture, people, and artisans; hence Andeana Hats was born with her co-founder, Pats Krysiak. Today Laura lives between Los Angeles and Miami while trekking the world!

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Episode 14 - Deleting the Word "Impossible" from Your Vocabulary.  

Tune in for an incredibly vibrant conversation with one of my biggest photography inspirations and teachers, Laura Grier. After traveling around the world, coming home and knowing I wanted to turn my passion of photography into a full time career, I was connected with Laura who is an Adventure Photographer, Photo Anthropologist, Travel Writer, and Global Artisan Entrepreneur!

Immediately, I was drawn to her for her incredible joyous, curious and adventurous appreciation for life, this world and all its vibrant offerings alongside her immense expertise and photography skills. Tune into this weeks EPISODE 👉🏼 1️⃣4️⃣ of The Living Courageously Podcast as our conversation moves from courageous foundations as she carved her own path throughout both high school and college, building a foundation of turning what most see as “impossible” into “possible" through her being an adventure photographer, her recent endeavors of launching an artisan hat company and all she's navigating starting her non-profit, Mayu Mission!

About Laura :
Laura Grier, coined the Indiana Jones of Travel Photography, is a travel and wedding photographer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Andeana Hats. Living abroad at a young age, it is no surprise she turned her life of travel, adventure, and exploration into a profession. As a photojournalist of 22 years, Laura has photographed on all seven continents capturing and writing about her experiences. Working with National Geographics in Peru, Laura fell in love with the culture, people, and artisans; hence Andeana Hats was born with her co-founder, Pats Krysiak. Today Laura lives between Los Angeles and Miami while trekking the world!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11902658 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800 2816 14 full false 5 Ways to Get YOU Through the Ebbs | Episode 13 5 Ways to Get YOU Through the Ebbs | Episode 13 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 13 - 5 Ways to Get YOU Through the Ebbs!

Have you ever found yourself feeling like the ebbs are never going to end? The depilation, exhaustion, challenges keep coming and almost feel like they're multiplying? And you cannot wait to get into a flow state? One where there is peace, ease, inspiration, synergy?

After just coming off one of the biggest ebbs and now so grateful to be in a flow state, these are the 5 tool that I use to get myself through these very moments!

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Episode 13 - 5 Ways to Get YOU Through the Ebbs!

Have you ever found yourself feeling like the ebbs are never going to end? The depilation, exhaustion, challenges keep coming and almost feel like they're multiplying? And you cannot wait to get into a flow state? One where there is peace, ease, inspiration, synergy?

After just coming off one of the biggest ebbs and now so grateful to be in a flow state, these are the 5 tool that I use to get myself through these very moments!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11860942 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800 1881 Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting, ebbs and flows 13 full false Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania with Lee Anne McIlroy | Episode 12 Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania with Lee Anne McIlroy | Episode 12 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 12 - Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania with Lee Anne McIlroy

Tune in for a passionate, intentional and expansive expression as Lee Anne shares her experience of living in Tanzania for a year and it's reflection in her new book, "Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania." 

As a linguist, her book is written with such a rich, dynamic, vibrant reflection of her experience that feels SO real to the reader, like you're right there with her throughout her whole experience! 

Lee Anne McIlroy was the Senior English Language Fellow in Tanzania for the US State Department's Office of English Language Instruction, and she has also worked as a language specialist in Tanzania and the Comoros Islands. She holds degrees in Linguistics from UCLA and CSULB. Lee Anne is currently the chair of the ESL department at Cerritos College, and she is an advocate for writing and storytelling.

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Episode 12 - Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania with Lee Anne McIlroy

Tune in for a passionate, intentional and expansive expression as Lee Anne shares her experience of living in Tanzania for a year and it's reflection in her new book, "Sleeping with Lions: A Year in Tanzania." 

As a linguist, her book is written with such a rich, dynamic, vibrant reflection of her experience that feels SO real to the reader, like you're right there with her throughout her whole experience! 

Lee Anne McIlroy was the Senior English Language Fellow in Tanzania for the US State Department's Office of English Language Instruction, and she has also worked as a language specialist in Tanzania and the Comoros Islands. She holds degrees in Linguistics from UCLA and CSULB. Lee Anne is currently the chair of the ESL department at Cerritos College, and she is an advocate for writing and storytelling.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11819098 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800 2313 12 full false Honoring our Unique Mountain Ridges with its Dynamic Peaks and Valleys | Episode 11 Honoring our Unique Mountain Ridges with its Dynamic Peaks and Valleys | Episode 11 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 11 - Honoring our Unique Mountain Ridges with its Dynamic Peaks and Valleys.

“A life well lived is full of losses and tragedies as much as triumphs and adventures.”

Tune in a I reflect on what courage is through the lens of this Mountain Ridge as each phase of our life - a day, week, month, six months, a year, 10 years can be reflected in these mountain ridges.  These Mountain Ridges are made of of some of the some dynamic, interesting terrains - a metaphor for our lives!

Without the valleys, you do not have the peaks.
Without the losses and treaties, you do not have the triumphs and adventures.

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Episode 11 - Honoring our Unique Mountain Ridges with its Dynamic Peaks and Valleys.

“A life well lived is full of losses and tragedies as much as triumphs and adventures.”

Tune in a I reflect on what courage is through the lens of this Mountain Ridge as each phase of our life - a day, week, month, six months, a year, 10 years can be reflected in these mountain ridges.  These Mountain Ridges are made of of some of the some dynamic, interesting terrains - a metaphor for our lives!

Without the valleys, you do not have the peaks.
Without the losses and treaties, you do not have the triumphs and adventures.

Free GUIDE - 5 Ways to stop caring about what others think and focus on how you feel, creating the space to turn your dreams into realities!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11778957 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0800 1386 Self Improvement, 11 full false Feeling, Sensing & Knowing - That is ALL Intuition with Carrie Stiers, Psychic Medium | Episode 10 Feeling, Sensing & Knowing - That is ALL Intuition with Carrie Stiers, Psychic Medium | Episode 10 Send us Fan Mail

This is an episode, you do not want to miss. An hour of a very honest, raw and "courageous" conversation with Psychic Medium, Carrie Stiers as we dive into courage to her, her most courageous moments, what is means to be a Psychic Medium and oh so much more!

Carrie Stiers is an internationally known Psychic-Medium and Spiritual Teacher who delivers messages and intuitive guidance to her clients from their Angels, Spirit Guides and deceased loved ones in Spirit.  She awoke to her gifts during her grandmother’s funeral when she was just six years old.  During the funeral, Carrie saw and communicated with her grandmother in Spirit and with those who were there to assist her grandmother in crossing over.   Carrie has trained and studied with World Renowned Psychic Mediums John Holland and Janet Nohavec, and she was mentored in the Spiritualist Church by the Rev. Suzanne Greer at the historic Camp Chesterfield, Indiana.

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This is an episode, you do not want to miss. An hour of a very honest, raw and "courageous" conversation with Psychic Medium, Carrie Stiers as we dive into courage to her, her most courageous moments, what is means to be a Psychic Medium and oh so much more!

Carrie Stiers is an internationally known Psychic-Medium and Spiritual Teacher who delivers messages and intuitive guidance to her clients from their Angels, Spirit Guides and deceased loved ones in Spirit.  She awoke to her gifts during her grandmother’s funeral when she was just six years old.  During the funeral, Carrie saw and communicated with her grandmother in Spirit and with those who were there to assist her grandmother in crossing over.   Carrie has trained and studied with World Renowned Psychic Mediums John Holland and Janet Nohavec, and she was mentored in the Spiritualist Church by the Rev. Suzanne Greer at the historic Camp Chesterfield, Indiana.

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11740999 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0800 3415 10 full false Courage in Action, Part 2 - What Would YOU do if YOU Jumped | Episode 9 Courage in Action, Part 2 - What Would YOU do if YOU Jumped | Episode 9 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 09 - Courage in Action, Part 2 - What Would YOU do if YOU Jumped?

With space comes clarity.
With clarity comes action.
With action comes change and progression
With this change and progression becomes this very authentic, transparent, raw expression of what it is to be you!

Tune in to dive deeper into what life has been like this past month, more so this past week as your host, Ashley Strong Smith then shares a very honest expression of a poem, "What would you do if you jumped?" into a guided meditation and oh so much more!

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Episode 09 - Courage in Action, Part 2 - What Would YOU do if YOU Jumped?

With space comes clarity.
With clarity comes action.
With action comes change and progression
With this change and progression becomes this very authentic, transparent, raw expression of what it is to be you!

Tune in to dive deeper into what life has been like this past month, more so this past week as your host, Ashley Strong Smith then shares a very honest expression of a poem, "What would you do if you jumped?" into a guided meditation and oh so much more!

Free GUIDE - 5 Ways to stop caring about what others think and focus on how you feel, creating the space to turn your dreams into realities!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11695669 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0800 2340 9 full false Do Not Give Up! | Episode 8 Do Not Give Up! | Episode 8 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 08 - DO NOT GIVE UP!

Have you had one of those days? Maybe 2, 3, 4, weeks of those days? Where you feel absolutely defeated and deflated? Where you just want to give up? Where you’re so exhausted? And feel like you’re so uninspired? Being robed of the time to tap into your creativity?

I feel you! Know that you are not alone. I have been there and so too have so many other souls and entrepreneurs. I am here to gently remind you that those are the moments that are testing you.

Those are the moments that are showing you how bad you want this THING. You can do this. You have got this! You were meant to do this.

Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to start and try again. Reconnect with your heart. Reconnect with your intention. Reconnect with the why behind what you’re doing.

Tune in to learn more about the four categories and how I use them to not give up!

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Episode 08 - DO NOT GIVE UP!

Have you had one of those days? Maybe 2, 3, 4, weeks of those days? Where you feel absolutely defeated and deflated? Where you just want to give up? Where you’re so exhausted? And feel like you’re so uninspired? Being robed of the time to tap into your creativity?

I feel you! Know that you are not alone. I have been there and so too have so many other souls and entrepreneurs. I am here to gently remind you that those are the moments that are testing you.

Those are the moments that are showing you how bad you want this THING. You can do this. You have got this! You were meant to do this.

Everyday is a new day, a new opportunity to start and try again. Reconnect with your heart. Reconnect with your intention. Reconnect with the why behind what you’re doing.

Tune in to learn more about the four categories and how I use them to not give up!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11651825 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0800 2159 8 full false Know your Voice, Honor your Instinct with Dr. Gabrielle Jones | Episode 7 Know your Voice, Honor your Instinct with Dr. Gabrielle Jones | Episode 7 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 07 - Know your Voice, Honor your Instinct  with Dr. Gabrielle Jones

Dr. Gabrielle Jones, founder of Steady Clinical Consultation, Training, and Development, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in culturally responsive substance use treatment as well as Justice, Belonging, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion. Dr. Jones provides consultation and trainings in these areas to individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations. When you choose Steady, you are choosing a dedication to and passion for consistency in your programs, the environment you cultivate for your staff, and the cultural responsiveness you provide within your community.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steady-clinical-consultation-training-and-development

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Episode 07 - Know your Voice, Honor your Instinct  with Dr. Gabrielle Jones

Dr. Gabrielle Jones, founder of Steady Clinical Consultation, Training, and Development, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in culturally responsive substance use treatment as well as Justice, Belonging, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion. Dr. Jones provides consultation and trainings in these areas to individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations. When you choose Steady, you are choosing a dedication to and passion for consistency in your programs, the environment you cultivate for your staff, and the cultural responsiveness you provide within your community.

Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Jones :
Twitter handle: @steady_llc
Website: www.steadyllc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steady-clinical-consultation-training-and-development

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11605108 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700 2630 7 full false 10 TOOLS I use weekly to stay grounded, connected, inspired & motivated | Episode 6 10 TOOLS I use weekly to stay grounded, connected, inspired & motivated | Episode 6 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 06 : 10 TOOLS I use weekly to stay grounded, connected, inspired & motivated! 

These tools are a result of nearly a decade of going into the inquiry and ultimately the discovery of routines, rituals and modalities that really support my life. Over the years and within the years, each stage brings about a different need and therefore a different form of support. 

Right now, these are the 10 tools I use every single week to stay grounded, connected, inspired and motivated.

WITNESS THE FULL RESOURCE HERE! 

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Episode 06 : 10 TOOLS I use weekly to stay grounded, connected, inspired & motivated! 

These tools are a result of nearly a decade of going into the inquiry and ultimately the discovery of routines, rituals and modalities that really support my life. Over the years and within the years, each stage brings about a different need and therefore a different form of support. 

Right now, these are the 10 tools I use every single week to stay grounded, connected, inspired and motivated.

WITNESS THE FULL RESOURCE HERE! 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11561693 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 1995 6 full false Courage in Action Part 1 - A Look Inside This Past Year! | Episode 5 Courage in Action Part 1 - A Look Inside This Past Year! | Episode 5 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 05 :  Courage in Action Part 1 - A Look Inside This Past Year! 

An intimate, personal and honest look inside this past year as I transition from being a full time photographer documenting 100’s of sessions and weddings year TO a boutique photography documenting a max of 6 weddings a year and select lifestyle sessions in between, a 1:1 courage coaching supporting women as they tap deeper into their most courageous expression of their dream life and a host of a podcast - The Living Courage Podcast. 

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Episode 05 :  Courage in Action Part 1 - A Look Inside This Past Year! 

An intimate, personal and honest look inside this past year as I transition from being a full time photographer documenting 100’s of sessions and weddings year TO a boutique photography documenting a max of 6 weddings a year and select lifestyle sessions in between, a 1:1 courage coaching supporting women as they tap deeper into their most courageous expression of their dream life and a host of a podcast - The Living Courage Podcast. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11517862 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 1940 Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting, courageous, accountability 5 full false 7 Ways to Create an Intentional and Courageous Roadmap for your Week | Episode 4 7 Ways to Create an Intentional and Courageous Roadmap for your Week | Episode 4 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 04 :  7 Ways to Create an Intentional and Courageous Roadmap for your Week 

Are you wanting to know the tricks, tools, resources in living this intentional, courageous, present life? I break it down, day by day, week by week. 

These are the 7 tools - my guidepost, my pillars, my foundation that I use every single week to really enable me to stay connected to where I am and where I am doing AND exactly what I need to do. 

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Episode 04 :  7 Ways to Create an Intentional and Courageous Roadmap for your Week 

Are you wanting to know the tricks, tools, resources in living this intentional, courageous, present life? I break it down, day by day, week by week. 

These are the 7 tools - my guidepost, my pillars, my foundation that I use every single week to really enable me to stay connected to where I am and where I am doing AND exactly what I need to do. 

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11473920 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 1224 Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting, courageous, accountability 4 full false Stop caring about what others think and focus on how you feel | Episode 3 Stop caring about what others think and focus on how you feel | Episode 3 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 03 : Do you find yourself caring more about what others think than how you would actually feel? 

As a result, you’re feeling stagnant, even stuck? You know that you’re meant to be more, to do more, to live a life that feels far better than it looks? These thoughts, these feelings, these dreams – they need to be a lived experience. 

I have been there, time and time again. Feeling like I have to defend my decisions, ultimately my life. Playing small because I cared way too much about what others thought. Then, there was a shift. 

Tune in to learn more about what I do to focus on how I feel, not what others think. It was no longer about taking up the space and energy to justify my life to others, it became about living it so fully, inspiring others to come along the journey! 


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Episode 03 : Do you find yourself caring more about what others think than how you would actually feel? 

As a result, you’re feeling stagnant, even stuck? You know that you’re meant to be more, to do more, to live a life that feels far better than it looks? These thoughts, these feelings, these dreams – they need to be a lived experience. 

I have been there, time and time again. Feeling like I have to defend my decisions, ultimately my life. Playing small because I cared way too much about what others thought. Then, there was a shift. 

Tune in to learn more about what I do to focus on how I feel, not what others think. It was no longer about taking up the space and energy to justify my life to others, it became about living it so fully, inspiring others to come along the journey! 


Free GUIDE - 5 Ways to stop caring about what others think and focus on how you feel, creating the space to turn your dreams into realities!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11453618 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 1223 3 full false 10 Courageous Acts in 10 Years | Episode 2 10 Courageous Acts in 10 Years | Episode 2 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 02 : 10 Courageous Acts in 10 Years

I'm sharing these as my lens of working with, inspiring other women and creating this community is through that of courage. All of us, tapping into, defining our own definition of courage. As I dive deeper into that, it's helped me reflect back on what at the time I thought as monumental moments, but in reality were some of the most courageous things I've ever done!

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Episode 02 : 10 Courageous Acts in 10 Years

I'm sharing these as my lens of working with, inspiring other women and creating this community is through that of courage. All of us, tapping into, defining our own definition of courage. As I dive deeper into that, it's helped me reflect back on what at the time I thought as monumental moments, but in reality were some of the most courageous things I've ever done!

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]]> Ashley Strong Smith Buzzsprout-11453188 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0700 1301 Personal Growth, Personal Development, Heart Centered, Self love, Self help, Dream life, Courage, Living Courageously, Intentional life, mindset, goal setting, courageous 2 full false My Journey - What brought me to this moment | Episode 1 My Journey - What brought me to this moment | Episode 1 Send us Fan Mail

Episode 01 : Welcome to the first EVER Living Courageously Podcast episode.

It's been a journey that has brought me to this moment and I am truly inspired to share with you in this new way, at least a new way for me.

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Episode 01 : Welcome to the first EVER Living Courageously Podcast episode.

It's been a journey that has brought me to this moment and I am truly inspired to share with you in this new way, at least a new way for me.

Tune in to learn more about my journey and all that has existed to bring me to where I am today.

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