Perfectly Imperfect; a messy healing podcast Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:43:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2388668 en-us © 2026 Perfectly Imperfect; a messy healing podcast yes c1b9c6b4-f2f3-5ec7-99d2-27e24bf503e5 Ashley episodic false Hey I’m Ashley this will be a space for honest, unfiltered discussions about healing and personal experiences. From powerless to powerful. You’re not alone let’s walk this path together. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) @everhealingjourney Ashley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/s0qzl7tfac858ekqehf79nyo8wt0?.jpg Perfectly Imperfect; a messy healing podcast Unfiltered & Unstoppable: Celebrating Roni’s Story of Strength, Surrender & Self-Love Unfiltered & Unstoppable: Celebrating Roni’s Story of Strength, Surrender & Self-Love This episode is all about connection, resilience, and celebrating the journey — not just the highlight reel. I came across Roni on Instagram and was instantly pulled in by her energy, honesty, and the powerful story she shares through her posts. I knew I had to hear more.

We talk about everything she’s overcome — from struggling with weight and body image to reclaiming her health, and learning one of life’s hardest lessons: the only thing we can truly control is ourselves.

It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of laughs too. We dive into the messy parts of life — the stuff people don’t always want to talk about — and we celebrate not just how far Roni has come, but how far we’re all capable of going when we stop hiding and start showing up. Let's CELEBRATE RONI!

Roni instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pudding_to_pye/

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]]> This episode is all about connection, resilience, and celebrating the journey — not just the highlight reel. I came across Roni on Instagram and was instantly pulled in by her energy, honesty, and the powerful story she shares through her posts. I knew I had to hear more.

We talk about everything she’s overcome — from struggling with weight and body image to reclaiming her health, and learning one of life’s hardest lessons: the only thing we can truly control is ourselves.

It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s full of laughs too. We dive into the messy parts of life — the stuff people don’t always want to talk about — and we celebrate not just how far Roni has come, but how far we’re all capable of going when we stop hiding and start showing up. Let's CELEBRATE RONI!

Roni instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pudding_to_pye/

https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectmessyhealing/


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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-17332983 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0600 3922 full false Rising Through the Roller Coaster: Charissa Journey Rising Through the Roller Coaster: Charissa Journey Today, I’m excited to have Charissa join us, someone who has truly inspired me with her remarkable journey. From her powerful Instagram presence, it’s clear that she has navigated through a roller coaster of experiences, choosing herself and learning invaluable tools for personal growth along the way. 

Charissa shares her story of resilience, touching on themes of trauma and grief, including her journey as a stepmom to two boys who lost their mother just a year prior. Together with her husband, they’ve built a supportive coaching group that fosters connection and healing. 

Celebrating two years of sobriety, Charissa has also transformed her health, tackling her struggles with endometriosis through diet and lifestyle changes. If you’re looking for inspiration or reassurance that you’re not alone in your struggles, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!


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https://www.instagram.com/charissahalonen/ 



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]]> Today, I’m excited to have Charissa join us, someone who has truly inspired me with her remarkable journey. From her powerful Instagram presence, it’s clear that she has navigated through a roller coaster of experiences, choosing herself and learning invaluable tools for personal growth along the way. 

Charissa shares her story of resilience, touching on themes of trauma and grief, including her journey as a stepmom to two boys who lost their mother just a year prior. Together with her husband, they’ve built a supportive coaching group that fosters connection and healing. 

Celebrating two years of sobriety, Charissa has also transformed her health, tackling her struggles with endometriosis through diet and lifestyle changes. If you’re looking for inspiration or reassurance that you’re not alone in your struggles, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!


https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectmessyhealing/

https://www.instagram.com/charissahalonen/ 



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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-17216097 Fri, 23 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600 4082 1 10 full false Celebrating you- The power of small wins Celebrating you- The power of small wins Life can get crazy busy and sometimes it feels like I'm drowning in all the things I haven't done yet. This podcast is my friendly reminder to stop and give yourself some credit! I chat about how to celebrate those little victories that actually add up to something amazing over time. When you look back at your year, you might be surprised at how far you've actually come. 

So join me for some real talk about embracing your journey, patting yourself on the back more often, and how those small wins are the building blocks that create the foundation for everything that comes next. I was reviewing my 2024 year, not 2023—sorry, I was a bit lost with my dates, lol! But looking back really showed me something important: you're making more progress than you give yourself credit for. You deserve to be celebrated!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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]]> Life can get crazy busy and sometimes it feels like I'm drowning in all the things I haven't done yet. This podcast is my friendly reminder to stop and give yourself some credit! I chat about how to celebrate those little victories that actually add up to something amazing over time. When you look back at your year, you might be surprised at how far you've actually come. 

So join me for some real talk about embracing your journey, patting yourself on the back more often, and how those small wins are the building blocks that create the foundation for everything that comes next. I was reviewing my 2024 year, not 2023—sorry, I was a bit lost with my dates, lol! But looking back really showed me something important: you're making more progress than you give yourself credit for. You deserve to be celebrated!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-17096015 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 -0600 2576 1 9 full false Growing through Motherhood Growing through Motherhood In my podcast "Growing Through Motherhood," I share my journey of how becoming a parent completely changed my life. I talk openly about how having my kids pushed me to make positive changes I just couldn't seem to make for myself alone. After living in survival mode for so long, I found myself missing those precious everyday moments with my children. Now that my daughter has turned eight, it's opened up a whole new wave of trauma. I discuss how these emotions bleed into my marriage and the ways my husband and I work through it together—his support is something I'm incredibly grateful for. This podcast explores my real, sometimes messy experiences of how motherhood continues to transform me in ways I never imagined.

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]]> In my podcast "Growing Through Motherhood," I share my journey of how becoming a parent completely changed my life. I talk openly about how having my kids pushed me to make positive changes I just couldn't seem to make for myself alone. After living in survival mode for so long, I found myself missing those precious everyday moments with my children. Now that my daughter has turned eight, it's opened up a whole new wave of trauma. I discuss how these emotions bleed into my marriage and the ways my husband and I work through it together—his support is something I'm incredibly grateful for. This podcast explores my real, sometimes messy experiences of how motherhood continues to transform me in ways I never imagined.

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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-17045865 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0600 2388 1 8 full false Capturing Confidence: Emma's mission to empower through boudoir Capturing Confidence: Emma's mission to empower through boudoir Returning with a powerful conversation about self-discovery and empowerment through boudoir photography! Join us as Emma shares her journey of creating Pretty as a picture photography and the Be You community - a safe space where women support and uplift each other. We explore how boudoir photography goes far beyond just taking photos, transforming into a powerful tool for building confidence and embracing self-love. Whether you're curious about boudoir photography or seeking to connect with like-minded women, this episode unveils how stepping in front of the camera can lead to stepping into your power. Emma breaks down the beautiful intersection of vulnerability, community support, and personal growth that happens when women come together to celebrate themselves and each other.

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]]> Returning with a powerful conversation about self-discovery and empowerment through boudoir photography! Join us as Emma shares her journey of creating Pretty as a picture photography and the Be You community - a safe space where women support and uplift each other. We explore how boudoir photography goes far beyond just taking photos, transforming into a powerful tool for building confidence and embracing self-love. Whether you're curious about boudoir photography or seeking to connect with like-minded women, this episode unveils how stepping in front of the camera can lead to stepping into your power. Emma breaks down the beautiful intersection of vulnerability, community support, and personal growth that happens when women come together to celebrate themselves and each other.

https://www.threads.net/@everhealingjourney?xmt=AQGzVQIVzoYI1N-Hcvynt7_eHD5O0NdoSjYtgdFGcfyYbh4
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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16416306 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0700 3722 1 7 full false Raw and Real: Healing Through oversharing and the power that comes with it! Raw and Real: Healing Through oversharing and the power that comes with it! In this brutally honest and surprisingly empowering episode, join me as I break down the stigma around personal health struggles and the power of openness. What starts as a candid discussion about a painful and embarrassing medical experience transforms into a profound exploration of health anxiety, personal growth, and the unexpected healing found in vulnerability. Learn how oversharing can be a superpower - connecting us, educating others, and reminding us that no one is truly alone in their challenges. From physical discomfort to emotional breakthroughs, this episode proves that being authentically real can be the first step towards genuine healing and connection.

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]]> In this brutally honest and surprisingly empowering episode, join me as I break down the stigma around personal health struggles and the power of openness. What starts as a candid discussion about a painful and embarrassing medical experience transforms into a profound exploration of health anxiety, personal growth, and the unexpected healing found in vulnerability. Learn how oversharing can be a superpower - connecting us, educating others, and reminding us that no one is truly alone in their challenges. From physical discomfort to emotional breakthroughs, this episode proves that being authentically real can be the first step towards genuine healing and connection.

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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16292828 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 2593 1 6 full false Beyond Endometriosis: healing, hope, and honest conversations between two friends;) Beyond Endometriosis: healing, hope, and honest conversations between two friends;) In this powerful episode, I come together with my best friend Anna for an intimate, honest conversation about the challenging and often unspoken experiences of endometriosis, miscarriage, and infertility. Join us as we break down barriers, share raw personal stories, and find moments of light and laughter – including an unexpected discussion about the healing power of peanut butter parfaits. This is more than just a conversation; it's a testament to friendship, resilience, and the strength found in vulnerability. Because when women support women, magic happens. If out story can help just one person feel less alone, then we've done our job.

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]]> In this powerful episode, I come together with my best friend Anna for an intimate, honest conversation about the challenging and often unspoken experiences of endometriosis, miscarriage, and infertility. Join us as we break down barriers, share raw personal stories, and find moments of light and laughter – including an unexpected discussion about the healing power of peanut butter parfaits. This is more than just a conversation; it's a testament to friendship, resilience, and the strength found in vulnerability. Because when women support women, magic happens. If out story can help just one person feel less alone, then we've done our job.

https://www.threads.net/@everhealingjourney?xmt=AQGzVQIVzoYI1N-Hcvynt7_eHD5O0NdoSjYtgdFGcfyYbh4
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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16252055 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0700 2229 1 5 full false The Many Faces Of Grief! The Many Faces Of Grief! In this powerful episode, we challenge the traditional understanding of grief, revealing how loss permeates our lives far beyond the experience of death.  Listen while I dive into the complex emotional landscape of grief, exploring how it manifests in unexpected ways—from the profound sense of loss after being laid off, to the bittersweet transformation when children leave home, to the deep pain of being cut out of someone's life. Through personal insights and compassionate storytelling, this episode invites listeners to recognize, validate, and understand grief in its many profound forms. While grief can show up in countless challenging ways, this journey offers a powerful message of hope: sometimes, the most painful losses can unexpectedly open doors to new path, experiences, and personal growth that we never could have imagined.

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]]> In this powerful episode, we challenge the traditional understanding of grief, revealing how loss permeates our lives far beyond the experience of death.  Listen while I dive into the complex emotional landscape of grief, exploring how it manifests in unexpected ways—from the profound sense of loss after being laid off, to the bittersweet transformation when children leave home, to the deep pain of being cut out of someone's life. Through personal insights and compassionate storytelling, this episode invites listeners to recognize, validate, and understand grief in its many profound forms. While grief can show up in countless challenging ways, this journey offers a powerful message of hope: sometimes, the most painful losses can unexpectedly open doors to new path, experiences, and personal growth that we never could have imagined.

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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16182212 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0700 1252 1 4 full false Your Not Alone: Finding strength in community and self! Your Not Alone: Finding strength in community and self! In this podcast, I dive deep into my journey of breaking free from codependency, sharing how recognizing and healing from toxic relationship patterns transformed my life. I'll explore how finding the right community and support groups can be a lifeline when you're feeling isolated, proving that no one has to walk their healing journey alone. Through candid conversations about grief, self-discovery, and personal growth, I'll show how learning to show up for yourself can be the most powerful act of self-love.

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]]> In this podcast, I dive deep into my journey of breaking free from codependency, sharing how recognizing and healing from toxic relationship patterns transformed my life. I'll explore how finding the right community and support groups can be a lifeline when you're feeling isolated, proving that no one has to walk their healing journey alone. Through candid conversations about grief, self-discovery, and personal growth, I'll show how learning to show up for yourself can be the most powerful act of self-love.

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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16175460 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0700 2183 1 3 full false Breaking Free: Rewriting Your Own Story Beyond Generational Patterns Breaking Free: Rewriting Your Own Story Beyond Generational Patterns In this raw and heartfelt episode, I dive deep into my personal journey of self-discovery and healing. I share the pivotal moments that led me to understand that while we inherit our family's history, we don't have to inherit their habits. Through my own experiences, I explore the liberating truth about letting go of control over others and the transformative power of focusing on our own growth. Whether you're struggling with family patterns, trying to break free from generational trauma, or simply seeking to write a new chapter in your life story, this episode offers honest reflections and gentle reminders that change begins within. Join me as I share how acknowledging our past doesn't mean we're bound to repeat it.

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]]> In this raw and heartfelt episode, I dive deep into my personal journey of self-discovery and healing. I share the pivotal moments that led me to understand that while we inherit our family's history, we don't have to inherit their habits. Through my own experiences, I explore the liberating truth about letting go of control over others and the transformative power of focusing on our own growth. Whether you're struggling with family patterns, trying to break free from generational trauma, or simply seeking to write a new chapter in your life story, this episode offers honest reflections and gentle reminders that change begins within. Join me as I share how acknowledging our past doesn't mean we're bound to repeat it.

https://www.threads.net/@everhealingjourney?xmt=AQGzVQIVzoYI1N-Hcvynt7_eHD5O0NdoSjYtgdFGcfyYbh4
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]]> Ashley Buzzsprout-16097411 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:00 -0700 1978 1 2 full false Welcome to my Perfectly Imperfect World: The Journey Begins Welcome to my Perfectly Imperfect World: The Journey Begins Jump in and get cozy as I launch Perfectly Imperfect a Messy healing podcast with a genuine heart-to-heart chat. I'll share why I chose this name for the podcast, what inspired the cover, and open up about who I am. Get ready for a glimpse into the exciting episodes ahead and my hopes for this podcast journey. Come hang out with me on Instagram at @everhealingjourney where I share my thoughts. 

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]]> Jump in and get cozy as I launch Perfectly Imperfect a Messy healing podcast with a genuine heart-to-heart chat. I'll share why I chose this name for the podcast, what inspired the cover, and open up about who I am. Get ready for a glimpse into the exciting episodes ahead and my hopes for this podcast journey. Come hang out with me on Instagram at @everhealingjourney where I share my thoughts. 

https://www.threads.net/@everhealingjourney?xmt=AQGzVQIVzoYI1N-Hcvynt7_eHD5O0NdoSjYtgdFGcfyYbh4
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