Healing Her with Ashley LeMieux

Are you a busy mom trying to juggle fitness with the chaos of daily life? In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back my sister Brooke, who shares her journey of balancing a fitness routine with motherhood while managing MS (Multiple Sclerosis). We dive deep into how maintaining routines can be crucial for your mental health, particularly as we face fall’s seasonal changes. Brooke shares practical strategies for self-care and exercise even on your busiest days. Get ready to apply these practices to your life for a healthier, more balanced routine. Sponsor: HelloFresh - Get free breakfast for life! Go to hellofresh.com/healingher HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How Brooke carved out gym time despite a hectic schedule. 04:00 Details on the upcoming 2nd retreat this January 2025. 08:00 Navigating busy schedules as a mom of one and mom of multiples. 09:30 How we’ve been able to stay consistent with our fitness as busy parents. 18:30 How setting a non-negotiable fitness routine can simplify your daily decisions. 20:45 Tips for finding time for fitness even with a busy family life. 24:30 Ways Brooke has managed self care and health goals while having a chronic illness. 27:30 The best support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts (as well as survivors). 34:15 Ashley and Brooke’s advice for overcoming mental health struggles. RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Brooke Carlson: @itsmebrookec Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt stuck in a career or situation that doesn't truly align with your passion? I am extremely excited to have our episode's guest! She is the woman behind the book that helped me when I didn't know what would come next in my life. Marie Forleo is here sharing her takeaways on how to trust your inner voice, navigate being multi-passionate, and how to take risks for your big dreams. We dive deep into how she went through a period of trying different roles until she discovered her purpose. Plus, she shares how to know if you’re on the right path for YOU. Get ready to discover how your intuition can guide you towards your TRUE purpose.  Check out today’s Sponsors: AquaTru - Save 20% off any aquatru.com with code: HEALINGHER LolaVie - Grab your new favorite hair products! Save 15% off your entire order at lolavie.com with code: HEALINGHER OneSkin - Get healthier, more youthful looking skin! Use code: HEALINGHER for 15% off at oneskin.co HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet the woman behind the book “Everything is Figureoutable", Marie Forleo. 05:00 How can money be a tool to heal? 07:45 Common ways money can impact you and your relationship. 14:00 How do I find the right career path for my life? 21:45 How did you discover coaching? 25:30 Techniques to connect with and listen to your inner wisdom. 31:30 The challenges of having a multi-passion interest. 37:00 Strategies to prioritize your passions over societal expectations. 45:45 The benefits of trying new things and taking risks. 49:00 Why should you give yourself a break? 54:15 Top tip for growing through different life stages. 57:00 Marie’s advice if you’re feeling stuck or unsure. RESOURCES + LINKS Sign up for Marie Forleo's FREE Masterclass HERE Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Marie Forleo: @marieforleo Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you know if you’re experiencing seasonal depression? This is my first time sharing that I have been feeling this emotional shift every fall for seven years now. In this episode, I dive into how your history can influence your emotional responses to seasonal changes, factors that affect your mood, and coping strategies. I also share how you can turn unhealthy coping mechanisms into healthier ways and why you should build a support system. Remember, these feelings won’t last forever and you are NOT alone. Sponsors: Lands End - Seize the summer and shop for quality apparel for the whole family, use code: HEALINGHER for 30% off your summer purchase at landsend.com HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How our bodies remember past experiences resulting in seasonal reactions. 04:00 The pattern that keeps on coming back for 7 years NOW. 10:00 The unhealthy coping tool that you shouldn’t do. 15:15 Why does seasonal depression happen? 20:00 Symptoms that you may have seasonal depression. 23:00 Coping strategies to support yourself during this shift. 30:15 Who is the support system that you mostly need? RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physical pain may be connected to your unprocessed emotions. In this episode, Kris Carr shares how she went into survival mode for over 20 years after her stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She shares the effects of suppressing emotions might cause physical pain, anxiety, and depression. She is an author, cancer thriver, and community leader who helps women navigate difficult life experiences. We also dive into the misconceptions around grief, practices to control anxiety, and how healing comes with acknowledging and accepting. Get ready to learn emotional literacy and how to feel all your emotions in a healthy way. Sponsors: Lands End - Seize the summer and shop for quality apparel for the whole family, use code: HEALINGHER for 30% off your summer purchase at landsend.com One Skin - Grab topical supplements for healthy, hydrated skin as you age! Use code: HEALINGHER for 15% off at oneskin.co HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 The effects of unpalatable emotions in your body. 04:00 How did you deal with being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer?  08:30 Kris' second rupture that made her in a constant flight or fight mode. 15:45 What is your process of moving on through grief? 16:30 Why showing up is more powerful than advising? 20:15 What is emotional literacy? 26:15 Potential repositories for unprocessed emotions. 28:15 Tips for soothing the nervous system to manage anxiety. 32:45 Common unhealthy coping mechanisms that you should avoid. 38:30 How can food support the work of healing? 41:45 The reality of living with a terminal diagnosis. 47:00 What is your advice for those in a rupture? RESOURCES + LINKS Learn more from Kris HERE Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in the community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Kris Carr: @crazysexykris Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Launching and collaboration sounds fun and exciting once you think about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating a new product collection. After A YEAR of preparation, I am so excited to finally announce the collection my sister Brooke and I collaborated with Senita Athletics. Liz Pogue, the CEO of Senita Athletics, shares the process of creating and launching a new product, from planning, designing, and manufacturing. We also dive deeper into the realities of being a working mom, experiencing Imposter Syndrome, and how you can create a fulfilling and balanced life. Tune in and get ready to be the SUPER version of yourself in both work and LIFE!s Sponsors: Hello Fresh - For a limited time, Hello Fresh is offering FREE kids meals! Go to hellofresh.com/healingherkids to unlock this exclusive offer and get FREE kids meals! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 How long does the process take to create and launch a product? 07:30 Why did Liz build Senita amid the COVID-19 pandemic? 13:15 Liz's top tips to manage Imposter syndrome. 20:00 Why is a support system essential to have more personal space? 22:15 How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt in life and business. 25:45 What advice would you give to all the working Moms? 31:45 How to get Ashley and Brooke’s Senita Sisters Collection. RESOURCES + LINKS Shop Ashley's athletic wear collection with Senita and save 15% OFF with code: ASHLEY  - go to www.senitaathletics.com/ASHLEY   Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Senita: @senita Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This freaked me out! What are the odds I had a sleepover at my sister’s house and we had the SAME DREAM!? This twin telepathy-type dream sparked a reel I posted on Instagram that resonated with so many of you. How do you know when you're done having children or if you want more? In this episode, my sister Brooke talks about the decision to complete her family of five, and I share how I deal with the implications of a potential "geriatric pregnancy" at 38. Let's dive into identity shifts, the grief that comes with closing the door on expanding your family, and how to make decisions that give you inner peace! HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why I took an unplanned podcast hiatus. 06:15 Simple (but fun) activities you should do with your kids during summer break! 10:00 Benefits of spending time in a place with a slower pace. 15:30 The dream that both Brooke and I had (and made us think about a major life decision). 18:30 Brooke's advice if you are struggling with whether or not to have more children. 22:45 How to navigate feeling physically done having kids, but not mentally ready. 26:00 Tips to make a decision without regrets. 32:45 How do you grieve the season of not having kids anymore? 35:45 The difference between grief and mourning. 37:30 One thing mothers need THE MOST with life transitions. RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in the community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Brooke Carlson: @itsmebrookec Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of social media stardom? I'm super excited to have my good friends, Matt and Abby Howard, join us on this episode. They share their incredible journey from aspiring theater majors to going viral and building a large following on YouTube. We dive deep into the ups and downs of being in the social media spotlight, including the mental health challenges they face and the importance of setting boundaries to keep their sanity. Plus, they talk about the tricky balance of managing their booming careers while being awesome parents. Get ready to be inspired by their story of staying true to themselves despite all the online noise and judgment.  Sponsors: Want full, plump, hydrated lips? Try City Lips today at citybeauty.com and get 15% off site-wide with code: HEALINGHER HIGHLIGHTS 03:30 How theater brought Matt and Abby together. 12:00 When did you realize that your online success was becoming a viable career? 16:00 How Matt handles the pressure and potential for public failure in his music career.  22:30 Ways to manage outside opinions and feedback. 25:00 Practical ways to protect your mental health from social media pressure. 27:30 The two types of coping mechanisms and if yours is helping or hurting your progress. 30:30 How to handle feedback (and even judgment) on social media. 32:15 What are the challenges of being a public figure as a parent? 45:00 What advice would you give to someone hesitant to pursue their dreams? RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Matt & Abby on YT: Matt & Abby - YouTube Unplanned Podcast on YT: The Unplanned Podcast - YouTube Matt & Abby on TikTok: @matt_and_abby Abby Howard: @abbyelizabethoward Matt Howard: @_matt_howard_ Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling stuck in a cycle of fear and self-doubt? I am so excited to have this amazing conversation with today’s guest Yasmine Cheyenne. She shares her journey as a single mother, navigating feelings of failure in her relationships and parenting, and the grief she experienced with the loss of her grandmother and a miscarriage.  We dive into the importance of processing past grief and trauma to move forward and rebuild self-trust. Get ready to embrace the power of vulnerability as Yasmine shares lessons from her own journey that she has put together in her new book, "Wisdom of the Path," to help you in your own healing journey. Remember, it's okay to be vulnerable and seek support - you are not alone.  Sponsors: Want full, plump, hydrated lips? Try City Lips today at citybeauty.com and get 15% off site wide with code: HEALINGHER HIGHLIGHTS 01:48 How unexpected traumas and grief can lead you to become increasingly afraid of failure. 05:10 Who you need for support during tough times. 10:00 How did you cope with grief compounds? 15:40 The “healing gym” that helped me in my healing journey. 18:16 What is your mantra for resiliency? 25:08 Yasmine’s three key things that helped her start rebuilding self-trust. 31:00 How Yasmine's empathy for herself led to more emotional resiliency for her children. 34:11 The book that provided the freedom to discover Yasmine’s true self. 35:45 What advice would you give someone who feels stuck but knows they must move forward? RESOURCES + LINKS Pre-Order Yasmine’s book: Wisdom of the Path  Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Apply for 1:1 coaching with Ashley Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Follow Yasmine: @yasminecheyenne Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do I make the peace I desire to feel - my reality? Mike and I have had something odd and creepy threatening our peace over the last few months, and in this episode we’re sharing actionable tips to protect your peace, set boundaries, and reclaim your peace if you’ve lost it. We also share some powerful questions to identify what brings you peace and how you can create peace from within from your mindset to physically setting your life up to have peace and safety in your life.  Sponsors: Storyworth - Preserve your loved ones special memories! Save $10 right now, go to storyworth.com/healingher  Sundays for Dogs - Give this fresh dog food a try! Save 40% on your first order at sundaysfordogs.com/healingher or use code: HealingHer at checkout. Plus save 20% off and free shipping on your subscription!  Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/healingher HIGHLIGHTS 04:15 The bazaar thing that is happening to us and trying to steal our peace.  06:30 How this experience is triggering me and bringing up past fears. 10:30 Learning more about this organized crime group that is terrorizing our neighborhood. 13:00 Things both Mike and I have been doing to protect our peace. 20:15 How to identify what threatens or gives you peace. 23:00 Where in your body do you feel peace? RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys have been asking for this - my dad, “Father Shine”, is on the show and we had the best time laughing together! In this episode, we talk about everything from my Dad’s famous Sunday dinners, to his favorite TV shows, and I get his real reactions reading some mean (and downright hilarious) comments I’ve recently gotten on the internet. Listen in for some fun and fatherly advice. Sponsors: Olive and June - visit oliveandjune.com/healingher for 20% off your first manicure system. ZocDoc - go to zocdoc.com/healingher to find and book appointments with therapists, psychiatrists or psychologists. HIGHLIGHTS 05:15 How small comments on the internet can trigger you. 08:30 The time Mike brought home froyo and didn’t get himself any. 11:30 Constant comments I get about my age and appearance on the internet. 25:30 The reason we call my Dad, Father Shine. 31:00 What Sunday dinners are like with Father Shine. 35:45 Are you driven by fear of missing out? 40:00 The types of TV shows people with high stress jobs typically gravitate towards. 42:00 What piece of advice would you share with everyone listening? RESOURCES + LINKS Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and neighbor Suzy. We talked all about overcoming fear and taking leaps of faith in your life and business. Suzy shares her journey of slowly growing her photography business and learning to let go of fear of failure. We talk about why it’s important to surround yourself with people who are successful in the areas of life you want to be successful in and I also open up about closing my clothing boutique and how that ended up being a huge blessing. I hope this conversation inspires you to fearlessly pursue your passion. HIGHLIGHTS 02:00 How do you navigate fear of failure when money is involved? 06:15 How to reframe your perspective on failure and learn from your mistakes.  12:45 Overcoming anxiety and fear of success.  19:15 The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive people for growth and success.  23:00 Navigating feelings of failure after I closed my clothing boutique. 28:00 Why is it important to have hobbies and pursue things that bring you joy and fulfillment? This episode is sponsored by:  OneSkin - Save 15% off with code: HEALINGHER at oneskin.co AG1 - Go to drinkag1.com/healingher and get a free year supply of vitamins and five free AG1 travel packs with your first order! RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My husband Mike is back on the podcast and we’re talking all about relationships. Mike and I share some of our favorite memories from Disneyland, as well as stories from when our relationship wasn't so fun. We dive into how we've both grown and changed over the years, and how that impacts our connection. I also give advice for those of you struggling with unsupportive partners - the key is staying on your own path of growth. We'll also unpack how to navigate conflicts, get out of debt, and speak each other's love languages. Tune in for tips on improving communication, prioritizing fun, and embracing change as individuals and a couple. HIGHLIGHTS Our Disneyland trip and making memories as a family. Personal growth and how our relationship has changed over time  How to support yourself when your partner won't change. Managing conflicts and getting out of debt. The power of understanding your partner’s love languages. RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to share this conversation I had with Anna Kai on finding yourself and having healthy relationships. Anna is known for sharing her stories of dating in New York before finding her now-husband. Sharing all the lessons she’s learned along the way dating “Chad” after “Chad”. She talked about how important it was for her to find her identity and confidence outside of her relationships and the value of women having financial independence. I even share one of my own embarrassing dating stories and what I would have told my younger self. HIGHLIGHTS 00:45 Relationships and dating in New York City. 09:00 My embarrassing dating story that included a shock collar. 13:00 How childhood bullying showed up in life as an adult trying to fit in. 21:45 What is love bombing? 26:15 Self-discovery and financial independence after a painful breakup.  33:00 What did you do to build your self confidence? 39:30 Meal planning for busy parents.  42:45 How to find your identity through life changes like becoming a mom. 48:15 Navigating the pressures women face balancing career and motherhood. 52:45 How has working on self love and self discovery reduced your anxiety? This episode’s sponsors: Check out DrinkAG1.com/healingher  Get your free 2 week trial of Prep Dish - go to prepdish.com/healingher RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Anna Kai: @maybeboth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends, this is Ashley with another special episode of Healing Her. I'm so excited to share my conversation with Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow. Latham has such an inspiring story of following her calling and creating community for birthing people. She shares powerful insights on slowing down, pacing ourselves, and prioritizing self-care. Latham also gives a tour of her new wellness space, The Soft Space, which is such a nurturing environment. I know you'll find so much wisdom in Latham's message of leaning on support systems during life's transitions. This is one you won't want to miss! HIGHLIGHTS 00:30 Welcome to The Soft Space in New York CIty with Latham Thomas. 09:45 How Latham has grown her training to reach over 2,500 doulas globally. 13:30 Pacing and self-care in entrepreneurship and doula work.  19:45 How do we support ourselves as women during transitional seasons? 27:00 What advice would you give the woman who is going non-stop to avoid stillness? Sponsored by  LUMI - Get $5 off their starter pack at LumiDeodorant.com using the code: HEALINGHER Ned's Mellow Magnesium - Get 15% off Ned products, use code: HEALINGHER at HelloNed.com/healingher  RESOURCES + LINKS Mamaglow.com @mamaglow Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Latham Thomas: @glowmaven Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest knows a thing or two about navigating challenges and creating joy along the journey. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation I had with the Chief Editor of Women’s Day and author of Your Fully Charged Life, Meaghan Murphy. We dive into her story of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, the importance of finding humor even in hard times and what it looks like to be vulnerable with our children. One of my favorite tips Meaghan shares is how she sets her intentions each day through small actions like dopamine dressing and noticing moments of awe.  HIGHLIGHTS 08:15 The power of laughter or finding humor as you are experiencing grief.  13:00 Resilience, self-care, and showing up for family during hard times.  17:00 How to teach your kids resilience through your example. 23:45 The small actions that build resilience and create more joy in your life. 28:45 How has creativity and self expression helped you heal? Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/HEALINGHER - to get 10% off your first month of therapy  RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your spot for the Confident Clarity Live event on Jan 25th! Check out Meaghan’s book - Your Fully Charged Life Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Meaghan Murphy: @meaghanbmurphy Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices