Tell Me How You Really Feel...

This week on Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph get up close and personal with attachment styles—how they shape your relationships, your sex life, and why you keep running back to that situationship (yeah, we see you). Steph faces off with her inner demon, Ashley lays down some hard-hitting truths, and together they unpack what it really means to fill your holes (emotionally, of course). With their signature mix of humor, professional insight, and unfiltered honesty, this episode i...

Grief isn’t just about losing a loved one—it sneaks in through breakups, friendships that fade, family fallouts, and even the life you thought you’d have. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph explore the many unexpected ways grief shows up, from moving houses to letting go of toxic relationships and the versions of ourselves we never got to be. Plus, witness Stephanie’s exorcism (yes, really) and get the inside scoop on Ashley’s infamous phone graveyard—where conve...

Welcome to Tell Me How You Really Feel with Ashley and Steph, where we dive headfirst into life’s messiest, funniest, and most meaningful moments. In this episode, we kick things off with some lighthearted chaos—think Bumble date mishaps, sleepwalking disasters, and why Fribbles after sex might just be the ultimate post-game snack. But don’t get too comfortable, because we’re also tackling a topic that deserves real attention: PTSD and Complex PTSD. Ashley and Steph get personal, sharing thei...

Ever felt like you're falling behind in life? Like you’re supposed to have it all figured out by now, but somehow, you missed the memo? Yeah, same. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph dive into Psychosocial Development—aka, how our personal needs collide with society’s expectations. We break down Erik Erikson’s eight stages of development, exploring why we feel pressure to "keep up" and why not following the so-called life timeline can make us feel like failures (...

Happiness—sounds simple, right? Turns out, not so much. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph dive into the ever-elusive concept of happiness—what it really means, why it can feel so damn hard to achieve, and whether toxic positivity is making things worse. Can you really force yourself to "just be happy," or is that doing more harm than good? Join us as we navigate the highs, the lows, and the awkward in-between of chasing joy. Spoiler: It’s not all sunshine and ra...

Trauma responses aren’t just fight or flight—there’s a whole spectrum of ways our brains and bodies react to stress and past experiences. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph break down trauma responses and how they show up differently for everyone. From fight, flight, freeze, and fawn to the more subtle ways trauma sneaks into our daily lives, we explore why we react the way we do—and how to start healing. Join us for a real, raw, and (of course) slightly unhinged...

Relationship issues? Same. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph break down the importance of knowing your own love language—not just your partner’s. Because let’s be real, understanding how you give and receive love is just as crucial as figuring out your significant other’s (or situationship’s) needs. Along the way, you'll witness a rare moment of vulnerability from Stephanie (mark your calendars), some well-deserved ex-boyfriend shit talk, and a deep dive into wh...

Ever wonder why music just hits different? Why certain songs make you cry, dance, or transport you back to a memory you swore you forgot? Turns out, there's a whole biopsychosocial explanation for why we, as humans, are wired to love music and actively participate in it. In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph break down the science behind our deep connection to music—how it affects our brains, emotions, and even our social bonds. Plus, you know we couldn’t leave you ...

What does it really mean to be an Alpha Female? Is it about power, confidence, and independence—or just another label that boxes women in? In this episode of Tell Me How You Really Feel, Ashley and Steph unpack the concept of the Alpha Female—how it’s perceived, what it actually looks like in real life, and whether society celebrates or punishes women who take charge. We’ll dive into the double standards, the myths, and of course, share our own experiences navigating strength, leadership, and...