the ash gracie podcast: Recent Episodes
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hey wholesome humans, welcome to the ash gracie podcast! there are lessons in all of us. there are perspectives that each and every one of us has to share, and i believe that everyone should get to tell their stories, as you never know who you can inspire! you are amazing, you are loved, and i thank you for being here :)
some years change us quietly. they don’t start with fireworks or big plans, but might start with loss, confusion, or small, ordinary days that slowly reshape who we are. as i celebrate another year around the sun, this episode is about those unexpected turning point, the seasons that broke us open, rebuilt us, and reminded us that even in the quietest moments, transformation is still happening.
when relationships of any kind aren't met with respect, listening, or growth, it becomes misalignment. in today's quiet fire episode, we unpack how to recognize misaligned relationships, stop shrinking to fit old patterns, and choose clarity over “love”, with practical prompts for letting go of potential and meeting yourself where you are.
how many chances are too many? in this honest conversation, we unpack the cycle of disappointment, why hope keeps us hanging on, and the moment you know it’s time to step back.
what if the plot twist is you? in today's episode, join me to talk about becoming the main character in the middle of your life: ditching the linear timeline, choosing yourself without permission, and making small, bold moves that change everything. if you’ve ever felt “late” to your own story, this one’s your green light.
there's so much pressure of preparing for rejection, but what if things do, in fact, work out the way you want them to?
sometimes, big life transitions are hard even when they are the right move. it can feel lonely moving from a space where everyone is on the same track to then figuring out your own path. join me today as we talk how to level up in a way that is true to yourself, even if it comes with some hardships.
sometimes, big life changes bring about the art of starting again. but what happens when you're starting again, again? join me this week as i talk about the healing process that comes with starting again after you've found a new beginning.
while theatre is such a creative art form, it can also teach you so much about humanity and how to know yourself better.
during big life changes, sometimes being creative is such a powerful tool in order to make large transitions feel easier to navigate.
welcome to the quiet fire! i hope to build a space where creatives can come together when the world feels a little too much. enjoy the journey :)
this week, after a short break, let's dive into how being creative can actually be incredibly healing, and how writing can become a way of remembering.
in today's episode, join nataly and i as we look back on how we met through the chances of study abroad, our experiences, and how it contributed to who we are today.
sometimes, a moment of reflection is needed to truly value where you've been and where you're going.
i'm using this week's podcast episode to celebrate the release of my new EP, moving forward, which is available to stream on all streaming platforms!
the american dream is a concept that i don't think a lot of people tend to think about so i wanted to provide some thoughts and insights!
we always hear people taking about chasing their dreams, but it's working hard for them that will actually get us to make our dreams come true.
with the busyness and stress that comes with life, we're bound to start feeling lost when we no longer align with the paths that we're on, or we have some big life decisions to make.
burnout is such a real problem, and it's not always easy to plan for. join me this week as i talk about some ways to take care of yourself when you catch a wave of burnout.
sometimes, life brings us all sorts of different types of people who teach us important things, but not everyone is meant to stay forever and sometimes they are simply meant for a season.
this week here's a short episode on the concept of being loved, and how it can oftentimes be a lot simpler than it seems.
on today's episode, i wanted to look at the idea that everyone is truly on their own life path, and the beauty that is embracing everyone's uniqueness!
on today's episode, the amazing noelle and i discuss creating art and writing music, and the importance of persevering when it gets hard!
in life, you never know how things are going to go. back from a hiatus, join me as i talk about dealing with growing up, dealing with change, and never settling for less than you deserve!
in this episode i dive into the concept of expectation and how things don't always live up to how they seem
this was recorded two months ago when i had just moved to madrid, but i never got around to sharing it with y'all. hope you enjoy!
as an international student who is now on a study abroad programme, i've had to move my life around quite a few times. in this episode, i talk about my experiences with moving abroad and things that i've had to adjust to in different countries!
the first of my little travel segment of this podcast is about some of the royal castles and palaces that i visited while in london!!
now that i've had a better sense of my path for the next few months, i'm on a youtube hiatus and am angling my podcast towards a travel based path, as that's what is accurate and helpful to me in this time and place :)
sometimes, what you really gotta do is just take the day off and spend time taking care of yourself :)
but that's not a good enough reason to wait. don't wait on your dreams, what's stopping you?
with the chaos of the world, wholesome moments are what sometimes reminds us that there is good in the world :)
seeing yourself in the media is more powerful than people think. being seen and understood is one of the best feelings on the planet, and i hope that you call can take a deep breath and know that you are seen, no matter what.
today i am joined by my wonderful roommates to have a chat about all the wonderful ways we get through stressful times and just giving you a peek into my life with the best roommates ever <3
happy new year!! so excited for this new refreshing start and hope y'all are looking forward to all the exciting content i have for this year :)
merry christmas to all who celebrate! as it is the holiday season, there is a lot of emphasis on the act of giving so i wanted to talk a little bit about that and what it means :)
as we ring in the holiday season, don't forget to give yourself the rest you deserve as we get closer to the end of the year.
we should celebrate more often. why do we only make a big deal on our birthday, or when we achieve something truly extraordinary?
if you can dream it, you can do it. you genuinely can do whatever you put your mind to, you just need to stop thinking about what you want to do and starting doing.
we're in 2022. while we have come so far from where we've been, we are not nearly talking about mental health and it's impact on people enough. in this episode, grace and i discuss a little bit of our journey with mental health, it's stigmas, and what we hope our supporters do to best support us.
healing is not linear. not in the slightest. but i want you to know that no matter where you are in the healing process, and whatever you are working towards healing from, you are making progress. you are growing.
as i turn the page to a new year, i wanted to talk about the concept of growth, and falling in love with life :)
join me and a lovely special guest as we talk all things gaslighting in today's podcast episode
first guest on the podcast!! joined by the wonderful bianca bishop, we discuss all things high school and what the college application process was like for each of us!
is your relationship with social media healthy? and if not, what can you do to change that?
as much as we hate it, asking for help does not make you a failure. there are more than 7 billion people on this planet, so use them.
what life are you going to choose for yourself, and what are you going to do TODAY, and RIGHT NOW to start making that happen?