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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 14 MIN

Ep. 1 | The 15-Year-Old Who Taught Me the Hardest Spiritual Lesson

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm sharing how one tiny dinner-table moment with my 15-year-old goddaughter catapulted me straight out of adulthood and right back into my teenage self — and how a Celtic prayer helped me find my way back to love. Whether it's parenting, friendship, or just life being life, this one's about the messy magic of being human — and the peace that comes when we stop needing to be right and start showing up with an undefended heart. Question to carry into your day: What might happen if you set down your armor and chose connection instead? Connect with Molly Carmel:  Email: [email protected] Instagram: @mollycarmel Subscribe on YouTube Amazon Storefront (in case you want to hang out with my Pocket Sages) If The Daily Ascent hits home for you, subscribe, leave some love and share it with someone who might need a little reminder that growth can be gritty - and still sooooo good. An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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