Life & Business Coaching with Hero In The Mirror

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Have you ever felt on fire—clear, grounded, connected—and then out of nowhere, it all unravels? In this episode, Ashley walks through one of those exact weeks and offers a deeply personal, emotional unpacking of what it means to fall out of alignment… and how to recalibrate without shame.

You’ll hear about:

Redefining faith after trauma

The guitar string moment that revealed the Law of Resonance

Matching low-frequency chaos even when you think you’re “doing well”

How your body’s sense of safety affects your external reality

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In this soulful and honest conversation, Ashley invites you to step off the hamster wheel of productivity and into a space of acknowledgment, softness, and truth. It’s not about what got checked off your list—it’s about what you carried, what you felt, what you chose not to do because your soul whispered, “rest.”

This episode unpacks what it really means to give yourself credit for being, not just doing—and why your capacity isn’t a reflection of your worth. You’ll hear candid moments about showing up depleted, letting the “messy middle” be seen, and how Ashley...

Stand tall and tune into where strength lives in your body—maybe it’s a fire in your chest, a grounded weight in your hips, or a steady pulse in your hands. When you know where your power lives, you’re ready to use your voice and grow your impact—come podcast with Ash and connect deeper with your community.

Text "podcast" to Ash @ 210-363-3515

"If you know you're going to take your last breath one day, why would you continue to hold back how you really feel?" In this followup episode of Hero in the Mirror, we are back with Cilia of Openly Spoken podcast. We chat about self expression, hair styling, the infinite journey of self, end of life storytelling, gamifying life to identify advancement indicators beyond college, and the importance of traveling, accepting death to gain confidence and the upward spiral of growth. Join us as we explore the wisdom in our wounds and the courage to heal.

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In this episode of Hero in the Mirror, we dive deep with Cilia into childhood memories, emotional healing, and the power of reclaiming your voice. From early internet diaries to navigating the silence around sexuality in different cultures, Cilia shares her journey of curiosity, shame, and ultimately, self-acceptance. We explore the impact of the mother wound, the importance of breathwork and therapy, and how music and movement can unlock powerful emotional releases. Cilia opens up about finding her voice, stepping into fear as a sign of growth, and the transformative experience of yoga in grounding her sense of self...

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional underpinnings of our eating habits with Paula Yolles, a renowned emotional eating coach and teacher. Paula guides us through the complex relationship between food and feelings, revealing how emotional eating often serves as a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, and other overwhelming emotions. We explore practical strategies for breaking the cycle of emotional eating by reconnecting with our body's natural signals and embracing self-care practices that nourish both mind and body. Whether you've struggled with emotional eating or simply want to enhance your self-care routine, this episode offers valuable insights...

Ugggggh, we back. This conversation DID spark such fun and I hope it does so for you too friend!

Be the hero in the mirror. Love, Ash

Embark on a journey of transformation with 'Life & Business Coaching with Hero In The Mirror.' Join us as we blend the art of holistic, human-centric practices with actionable business strategies. Each episode is a step towards personal growth and entrepreneurial mastery, offering practical tools and insights for a balanced, successful life. Tune in, and become the hero in your own story of life and business success. Subscribe now to start your journey with HITM – where personal development meets tangible business success. (Written by Ashley & :D AI)

It's easy to get into the minutia (like even the spelling of that word), but does that truly make you come alive, feel joy, and presence? In this episode I uncover a new way of being that you could try on too! Verbal processing and speaking authentically. Enjoy!

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Hey friends, I wanted to share something I produced this week with you! Enjoy new levels of intuition, deep connection with your BEST LIFE through this powerful "Future Self Meditation."

Music courtesy of ZakharValaha from Pixabay, "Price of Freedom"

Welcome to a special "Best Of 2023" episode of the Hero In The Mirror Podcast, where we delve into the intersection of business, spirituality, and practical life strategies. In this two-hour journey, we'll revisit the most impactful moments from the past year, highlighting key insights and transformative takeaways.

This episode features handpicked segments from our top episodes, including:

:D This kind of joy is important to spread around.

In this kickoff episode, I cover the major difference many professionals aren't aware of - when they're working ON versus IN their business. Implications of this are vast.

Here's a great quote about tenacity:

"I love that right now, Jett (my son) is standing, crawling fast, but not yet walking. And the walking is one of the first examples in humans that I'm talking about. The willingness to fall down, the willingness to jack something up, but then not say, 'oh, I'll never get this. Oh, I'll never walk. I'll just be...

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1. If I hadn't done the work on myself, there wouldn't have been a connection

2.be available for connection

3.happy little accidents

4.energetic signaling

5.having a curious mind such a powerful tool

6.there's more to the world than just the physical

7.analytical mindedness

8.numbers don't give the full picture

9.we're on a spiritual journey

10.we're drawn to the right things at the right time

11.not being ready is okay too

12.being with a tantrum of your child is...

This is a cute minisode that's a behind the scenes in my marriage to Danielle. We've just had our baby and are needing some "us" time, take a listen as we discuss representation and have some everyday conversation. (L) :)

Are you ready to get really clear in life? Come coach with me -

it will help you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to

trust it more. Seats are limited and I’d be honored to support you.

Email me at ashley@herointhemirror.com to get on th...

Stepping back is critical. We uncover the importance of journaling.

"We only know what we see." So what are we not seeing?

Want to get better at the work you do each day? Is your business life completely taking over? Join our next Culture Catalyst 8-week program, developed at Stanford University. Email ashley@herointhemirror.com

How to get the most important things you need DONE. How to start working on your identity. Importance of being brutally honest with yourself & identifying the 2.0 version of yourself. The power of saying no to people. The weight loss process is like a stock chart. There are ups and downs during the day to day, but over time, those highs have always gotten lower. Balancing act between tracking numbers & empathy. Chasing perfection vs. being average. The importance of having a supportive view of yourself. The importance of noticing the difference between real life and social media. We are addicted to...

I discuss really living by doing what you want, feeling free, and musicals that make me cry.

Are you ready to get really clear in life? Come coach with me - it will help you

hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to trust it more. Seats are limited

and I’d be honored to support you. Email me at ashley@herointhemirror.com or

text me at 210-363-3515 to get on the waiting list right now. I'm excited to help

you discover you're already the he...

Power-Coach, Diana Georgiou, and I discuss beginning stages of coaching, unintentional voicemails, and an ancient human artifact (our brains).

Are you living in a way that aligns with the gift you want to give the world? There's more that meets the eye when you're trying to up-level your life... It's not about status or power or anything defined by someone other than YOU. These external motivators are great - there's nothing wrong with them, but if they're the only thing driving you, at the end of the journey you'll feel empty. We're talking about your impact, your...

Failed Marriages, Forgiveness, and True Friends? (um, "avoid," "do it for yourself," and "nurture," respectively)

But it's not always that easy...is it? Sometimes life has a lesson in store for us and THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH.

I'm here on the other side of that lesson. And little has molded me in the way that my first marriage has. Kelsey Scott and I have repaired and deepened our friendship after a 2-year marriage. This is an episode you're not going to want to miss. I also want to thank the Soul Barbeque podcast for...

Healthy Humaning - you're probably either thinking, "I'm already PRETTY healthy," or "I'm the FURTHEST from healthy I've been in a long while," or somewhere in-between. Guest, Deana Tanner keeps it real with me, talking family, hard boundaries, trust, and being your authentic, TRUE self. What the heck is that, you ask? Take a listen to find out. :)

“Polyamory is embracing the idea that we never should have believed that we could control people to begin with.”

“I say ‘when you go through the personal growth process’ because somebody can decide to be polyamo...

Linda Burke is a friend of mine and POWERHOUSE Coach. You're not going to want to miss this conversation...She started Sister Mom’s FB group, 1,000 parents reached! She's been Conscious Parenting certified since 2019. 

Some quotes are:

“I think the question becomes, ‘how do you balance the reality versus your standards…do you have any flexibility?’...You need to set realistic standards in your own house for what your children need.” -Linda Burke, Conscious Parenting Coach

“Parenting changes, but never ends…”

“My kids taught me to let go”

We discuss, "Is the univer...

Ashley & Diana are each coaches in their own right. As they are building bigger and bigger Coaching practices, they must up-level themselves. We're going to check out what that looks like each week!   This week we discuss internal, aligned energy and how the best outcomes are generated from there... Keep being the hero in the mirror, my friend. - Ashley

Are you ready to get really clear in life? Join my next Clarity Catalyst, 8-week

journey that helps you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to trust it

more. Se...

We just found out tonight that our beautiful neighbor Peggy passed... With such love and remembrance for her, I'm reflecting on how to live well. Peggy spent her days bright-eyed and visited daily by multiple children - true love, embodied. What does living well mean to you? How do you show loved ones the depth of your love for them? Please show them today, my friend.

If I could tell you ONE last thing before I died, it would be that you're already enough - you have enough light, love, energy, expansion, freedom, passion, and deep fulfillment...

My coach Diana Georgiou is a spiritual person, like I am. We enjoy our chats and invite you to tune in and explore something new within yourself each week. 

Are you ready to get really clear in life? Join my next Clarity Catalyst, 8-week journey that helps you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to trust it more. Seats are limited and our next journey begins in November. Email me at ashley@herointhemirror.com to get on the waiting list right now. I'm excited to help you discover you're already the hero in the mirror! :)

**Special Episode Alert!**

Not everyone can say they make babies everyday (potentially), but AleasetheEmbryologist can!

This episode is a special one because it's a follow up to our first pregnancy-reveal episode (#56 for those of you who still need to check that out!). I have AleasetheEmbryologist answering my questions and sharing her scientific lab perspective. IVF has been a major character builder for Danielle and I. As a result of every aspect of this journey, we have grown closer. You will learn so much and be encouraged to witness her level of passion for her...

Check out my friend Christy Holt's Happiness Coaching - you'll be blown away by her humor and relentless belief in possibility. Christy's mission is to inspire and empower women everywhere, so they may embrace their humanness, find their unique voice, and collaborate on how, together, we can change the world. Find her on socials @4fcoach. 

Signup for Hero In The Mirror freebies, get the inside scoop, a fire hydrant of inspiration, and keep up with our story to hear more from us. 😀

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My bestie Robin literally has a personality I've never met. *Mind trip* Listen to us chat drugs, support systems, best friendship, inside jokes, and great reasons to get and stay sober. She's a rockstar, you'll be glad to meet her. Enjoy friends!

Join up for our Mailing List here.

Join my next Clarity Catalyst, 8-week journey that helps you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to trust it more. Seats are limited and our next journey begins in September. Email me at ashley@herointhemirror.com to get on the waiting list right now. I'm...

Sooooo, Danielle and I are going to be parents and we couldn't be more excited! Our journey to parenthood definitely makes us heroes in the mirror. :)
Thanks for listening and be sure to check out the video version of our chat here and our baby-dedicated webpage here. 

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Join my next Clarity Catalyst, 8-week journey that helps you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and learn to trust it more. Seats are limited and ou...

What the heck do you do when you fall down? I'm not going to give you a complete step-by-step because, let's face it, you already "know" what to do. The problem is you're shaming yourself for having fallen in the first place. So THAT'S where you begin when you've fallen down. You drop the shame, pick yourself up, and write a new part of your story. There's nothing wrong with you. You're just on an incredible journey. Live that journey.

We don't speak of our strengths, our skills, and what makes our light shine especially bright in the world, often enough. Here's my contribution to self love everywhere. If you were to make a list of "what's special about you," what would be on it?

Join my next Clarity Catalyst, 8-week journey that helps you hone your special-ness, enhance it, and trust it. Email me at ashley@herointhemirror.com to sign up right now. I'm excited to help you discover you're already the hero in the mirror.

We live in a society that avoids discomfort, but what if your wildest dreams were on the other side of discomfort? I mention an article on Impermanance from my Clarity Catalyst course. Please email ashley@herointhemirror if you're interested in my powerful Clarity Catalyst, Stanford-Developed course.

We often are consumed in a "to do" list, forgetting to enjoy much of life. We tell ourselves the most difficult, challenging aspects of the task, and at worst, avoid it entirely. When we moved last August, I avoided putting my bookcase together because I didn't have the right screws for it. Books piled up all over the basement, where my office would be, prevented me from being comfortable at work. This went on for way too long, like 4 months! I finally decided to put it together, to "get it over with," and you know what happened? I freaking...

In the spirit of "behind the curtain," my orange is aka #FF7F27. Do you ever say things you wonder if anyone actually hears?

This episode is a behind the scenes look at my mid-week. It's got a little bumpiness, but overall gratitude in it. Let me know what your favorite thing about the show is so far. Email ashley@herointhemirror.com and I'll send you a $5 Starbucks as "thank you." Keep shining your light and being you. Only you can be the hero in the mirror.

Send me that message to let me know...

What if the key to YOUR UNLIMITED ENERGY were to re-connect with the earth, your power, your source? Celeste Anderson, my friend, Nutritionist, and Plant-Based Coach, hosts a podcast Pivot2Plants, “Thriving on A Plant-Based Diet.” She's abundantly energetic, so wise, and is sure to up-level your nutrition. Check out these incredible quotes from the episode:

“The way we treat our bodies is like a microcosm of our life.”

“I (Celeste) just want to empower people to love themselves a little bit higher, a little bit deeper and a little more unconditionally.”

“When we’re talking...

These three things will activate your inner warrior: 1.Mindset, 2.Rest, & 3.Hydrate

Incredible Warrior, Jessica Johnston is featured on the podcast this week. Her energy for life, her badass, "get this over with" attitude inspired her doctors when she was receiving lymphoma treatments. Amid covid, separation, and encountering silence, like never before, Jessica arose triumphant and I'm so excited for you to meet her and hear her story. She's powerful and reveals the top 3 things YOU need to live well and care for your body.

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Guest, Chris Contreras is a heart-driven philanthropist, wife, mom, grandma & dog mom... & a sensitive soul who loves life! She has spent time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (with kids in foster care). She enjoys classic rock, soft oldies and regularly dances around the house. She's a lover, not a fighter, roots for the underdog and seeks out the good in people. She loves camping, spending time in nature and sees the beauty in life's simple things. In this episode, we discuss Chris' favorite song, her upcoming non-profit to empower young adults, and how the universe guides us.  Duration: 00:49:53

Fairy Bell was my Grandmother's name. Her passing last year (and the 1-year anniversary this week) has me thinking of "internal power," our capacity to affect the outcome of our lives. What outcome will you achieve?

Why hide behind filters and create a fake version of yourself, you think the world demands? Isn't it infinitely powerful to be as you are called (by your heart) to be? So dream that dream and believe in it until you achieve it. The real tragedy would be to never fully believe in your dream because you're terrified you're asking for too much. You're not. You're worthy of your dream and more.

I know many will be appalled at my use of "spiritual" and "shit" in the same sentence, let alone the TITLE of this episode. That's the point...spirituality is less of a rule book, and more an experience we humans get to have. So try and let go of your preconceptions and what you think you "know" about spirituality - and from that openness, discover what you're truly longing to experience spiritually.

Rule-free and untethered, we get to experience and pursue spirituality, rather than have it prescribed.

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As we each look back and reflect on 2021, it's easy to "say" we're committed to some huge change and label it a "resolution." Well, 92% of new years' resolutions are abandoned within a MONTH! How then can you enjoy today like you never have before? We discuss Ronnie Ware's blog turned book, the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, as a foundation for our consideration of what drives our personal happiness each day. It is on a daily basis that true happiness can be measured. The top 5 regrets of the dying are: "I wish I'd had the courage to live a...

We chat about that twilight space that has been used by creative people for centuries to design and iterate details of a project, outside the strict, pre-frontal cortex of the mind. Did you know when you wake up, your pre-frontal cortext is the last to come online? Cool huh? What kind of journaling or creative work can YOU accomplish first thing after waking because of this incredible brain hack? Let me know at facebook.com/groups/herointhemirror

I'm so happy to have Kathleen McDermott on today, the host of Your Life Your Way podcast, founder of Yogilosophy/Stress and Lifestyle Management Coaching.  She is a Restorative and Adaptive Yoga teacher and both are an intricate part of her Coaching programs. Kathleen and Your Life Your Way is about helping Women break free from being and doing how the rest of the world thinks they should and creating a life they love waking up to everyday. She is the proud Mom of twin Boys now 27 and a soon to be Grandma!  She resides in Aiken, SC. Key takeaways ar...

Did you know negativity can be addictive? Yes. Scary. It is also a choice, you allow in your space and in your heart.

Stand for whats possible in your life by asking "how?"

When you fast, you get autophagy (look it up, it's your body's ability to make good copies of your DNA). You also get the chance to take a step back and review the week. How'd it go? What progress was there? How was the experience?

Sometimes feedback is what we need, yet it's hard to hear. How can you be more receptive to it today?

Excitement and anxiety feel very similarly. Which is it? Take 5 breaths and 5 minutes to find out.

So much of your journey will contain resistance. Like a shuttle propelling up and out of our atmosphere, in the beginning, you'll require tons and tons of fuel. Moments that bring joy, feeling light, and clarity, are moments to fuel you through resistance.

Your brain sometimes lies to you, in order to protect you. The truth is, you don't always need that.

I remember a time when I decided to become something more. I could have decided to stay the same, but that wasn't enough for me. Is staying the same enough for you? All it takes to change is a decision.

Get super granular about what you'd want out of a "greatest day" then live it.

We often want what we want and that's a great thing. But succeeding means being ready for the next level of success. Are you?

Hope and belief are best friends. They go hand in hand and both are required for anything you choose to accomplish. They're also for crazy people who choose to believe before the evidence that it's possible arrives...

This day was gifted to you for a reason. How will you use it?

Why is relaxing the last thing we get to? Make your list of go-to things that relax you and have them ready. Use often.

We often bring yesterday's results and disappointment forward, into today. Release that and let today surprise you.

It's easy to get back to work on a Monday and feel like you're on a never ending cycle. What can help? Working FOR something you care about.

Panda wisdom: "Creative energy surges within me..." Choose what to create and then get to it today!

Many challenges in day to day life trigger contraction, defensiveness, protection, but this posture is the opposite of what we need today. Step outside, take a deep breath, and expand your heart out.

How many times do we wish things were new, or different? Let's realize we've got to release something old to bring in that new.

No matter how dark, how hard, how far gone you get, there's always a way back. There's always a time to take inventory on "am I okay?"

Focus on the solution and what you can change, that's where your power lies.

We often get too attached to life playing out a certain way. Your path will be different from what you thought it'd be and that's perfection. Your story is yours alone. Stay in the game.

When we label our circumstances "hard" and "unfair," we limit ourselves and are trapped in victim mentality. Becoming the strongest version of you requires these "unfair" challenges a d it's because of them you'll thrive. Maybe thank your struggle instead?

Facing a storm head-on is what makes America great to me. Resilience and tenacity. Happy 4th!

See if you can open yourself to how wonderful today can be, even 5% more open. When something frustrating happens, think “5%,” and make it so. Today is your chance, it always is.

Shout out to the woman in my life, Happy Birthday Danielle! CEO, Ethan Willis’ talk on humility, “don’t think less of yourself, but think of yourself less often.” We can, therefore, be humble and confident, as long as we are others-centric.

Today is officially the beginning of the 2nd half of 2021! How does that make you feel? Does it remind you to make some changes? Give you hope? I hope it reminds you to continue to make your life a place that you love.

Did you know that you can borrow belief from loved ones and trusted people in your life? You can borrow belief when your supply is low. So here you go, “I believe in YOU.”

The struggle is the GOOD part and it's where you stack your skills to become someone you're proud of. Don't stop struggling 'til you get there.

When you board an airplane to leave an unhealthy relationship, that’s a pretty effective way at a “clean slate.” But emotions come too, fears, and pain comes too. You don’t get to leave that part behind, but you DO get to try again.

No one is born badass, that's built. When I played soccer in high school Grandma T would cheer me on, "Be aggressive!," she'd yell. But that wasn't all she was saying.... Tune in to find out more.

The only difference between the past and future is that the past actually happened, you already created it. So create something new - look to the future and don't stop til you get there.

Fear will hold those reigns so tightly when you allow it. The most dangerous part? You're completely justified. But this will keep you small and I know you're anything but. Mental game then on fear? "Hey fear, thanks for protecting me, you're going to ride in the passenger seat. I'm choosing to move forward."

You might be tempted to think today is juuuuuust like all others before, but you'd be mistaken. Today is brand new, filled with opportunity. Do something DIFFERENT, talk to someone with an OPPOSING VIEW, just to LEARN. You are on a life-long journey of discovery and there's no time like the present.

Questions are powerful and your brain knows what to do with them...your brain will take all day and all night, indefinitely, and it will present you with answers. First, ask why this matters, then how. Why, then how and you can achieve anything.

We all have something called a "map" that we construct from birth to make sense of our world. The thing about the map? It also contains assumptions, based on our experience, that literally hold us back. It's time for some map adjustments. What would you like to believe is possible for yourself? And what limiting beliefs are getting in your way?

"Airplanes takeoff against the wind, lifted by gratitude." Gratitude, “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” To be kind is to treat someone like kin, like family. It’s an incredible Monday for us to begin the week with gratitude.

At the beginning of a week, ask yourself, "am I heading in the right direction to produce the results I want?"

You can compete for riches, houses, cars, fancy things and you may never truly find peace because that’s not the answer. You’ve got to know what your deepest truth is. Choose the thing you’d die for, and then live for it. As futurist and scientist, David Brin put it, “rage systematically at your limitations.” I promise you won’t look in the mirror the same...

Today, SERVE. It's a great day for opportunities to support those that matter to you and expect nothing in return. 

Who will you serve today? I also discuss our shared passion to solve the previous generation's pain points.

Everything in your life is as it is, because YOU allow it. Take a moment with that...You allow what is.

Notice where you are in life, you have given power to things you’ve allowed: your breath, your heart, your career, your health… You are powerful. Today, repeat this: “I have the strength and courage to stand up for myself.”

Making decisions based on the past is crazy talk and too often a defensive posture...put that car in drive, friend. You GOT this!

All the you's there are - do you like any of them? Do you have a different energy when you're talking to your friends or your boss? What if you could be the same person regardless?

Gosh this is such hard work.

It means you've got to check yourself.

Who do you want to be?

And Who are you being?

When we’re at rock bottom….an interesting thing happens, we’ve only 1 direction to go. Why do people make change from rock bottom? Because complacency isn’t an option a...

The Steal Your Funk Morning Show is Back!

We believe all the problems in the world have got to be viewed from the frame of reference that YOU ARE THE SOLUTION. You are needed in the space that we share together, in what we call our community. You're the hero in the mirror and that's why we do life coaching the way we do. It's why we show up and provide solutions. Each of us has a calling from our heart space to be shared! Here’s a show to encourage and re-align with the truth that yo...