Ep 128. Sobriety, Spirit & Showing Up Fully: Sheridan Rose Shaw on Leading with Heart

In this heartfelt episode, Ash is joined by Sheridan Rose Shaw, an award-winning creative director celebrated for her work in the hairdressing industry. She shares her powerful journey of recovery, identity, and self-acceptance.Sheridan speaks openly about her path to sobriety, the transformative impact of breathwork, and the complex reality of parenting while navigating her own healing. Together, Ash and Sheridan explore what it means to live a life beyond just sobriety. They discuss how to navigate recovery while living a big full life, showing up authentically and the courage it takes to lead with vulnerability and purpose.Sheridan also opens up about the struggles she faced getting clean in her early 20s, and the reason why she continues to put in the work today, never taking her recovery for granted. From honesty and spiritual growth, to creating meaningful experiences for others and embracing opportunities with an open heart. This is a raw and empowering conversation about resilience, passion, and the beauty of coming home to yourself.The episode highlights are:00:00 Introduction to Authenticity and Recovery02:55 Sheridan's Journey in Hairdressing and Sobriety06:00 The Role of Breathwork in Recovery09:02 Parenting and Relationships in Recovery11:58 Living Life Beyond Recovery14:56 Judgment and Community in Recovery17:57 The Photo: Hiding Behind a Smile22:16 Navigating Personal Transformation23:30 The Challenge of Authenticity24:47 Faking It in Client Services25:50 Compartmentalizing Emotions27:18 Reflections on Past Struggles30:32 The Journey of Recovery32:51 Understanding Rock Bottom35:13 Embracing Sensitivity as Strength36:26 Leadership and Team Dynamics39:03 Creating Meaningful Client Experiences40:34 The Power of Passion and Purpose42:34 The Role of Substance in Pain Management44:50 The Drive for Continuous Growth50:19 The Power of Unconditional Love52:11 Facing Fears and Embracing Change54:42 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Hard Work56:15 Learning from Failure and Resilience01:01:09 Navigating Relationships in Recovery01:07:20 Spiritual Growth and Connection01:17:35 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling LifeYou can connect with Sheridan through her Instagram or her Salon Mamawest. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website ⁠https://www.ashbutterss.com/free-resources⁠Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.