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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 14 MIN

59 | What 7 Days Away From My Family Taught Me

from Ash to Dusk · host Ashley Morena

I just spent 7 days away from my husband and kids on a solo trip to Anna Maria Island… and honestly, I came home feeling refreshed, emotional, inspired, and completely recharged. In this episode, I’m sharing what that week away taught me about: leadership  motherhood  creativity  protecting your peace  and why so many of us hold on too tightly to everything and everyone around us We talk about: solo travel as a mom  the importance of alone time and mental space  emotional healing and grief  learning to trust the people around you to step up  why inspiration matters in leadership  seasonal depression and burnout  entrepreneurship, flexibility, and time freedom  and why time has become more valuable to me than money I also share the realization I had while being away: sometimes we spend so much time worrying about everyone else that we forget to ask ourselves what we actually need.And maybe the reason so many people feel stuck isn’t because they aren’t capable… but because they’ve stopped believing they’re allowed to want something different for their life.This episode is reflective, honest, a little emotional, and honestly just a real conversation about life, growth, leadership, motherhood, and figuring out what truly matters most.Because sometimes the space we’re afraid to take… is exactly what we need.📬 PO Box: 457 Green, Ohio 44232

I just spent 7 days away from my husband and kids on a solo trip to Anna Maria Island… and honestly, I came home feeling refreshed, emotional, inspired, and completely recharged. In this episode, I’m sharing what that week away taught me about: leadership motherhood creativity protecting your peace and why so many of us hold on too tightly to everything and everyone around us We talk about: solo travel as a mom the ...

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