Ep 180. Come Back to Yourself: A Mini Life Update + 10 Minute Guided Meditation with Ash Butterss

This week, Ash drops in with a mini solo episode to share a life update from her recent trip to Bali and to offer something she herself has been craving - a guided meditation to help you reset. She reflects on attending the AA convention, what it’s like to travel sober after years of using airports and planes as a reason to drink, and the joy of being surrounded by like-minded people who truly understand the recovery journey. She also speaks about the not so pleasant reality of getting Bali Belly, and the lessons in surrender, self-care, and taking quick action. For the first time on the podcast, Ash is also sharing a guided meditation. One she specifically wrote for her Behind The Smile listeners. A 10-minute guided meditation designed to bring you back to yourself, whether you’re at home, walking, or listening on the go, offering a simple way to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what actually matters today.Episode chapters:00:00 Welcome, Intentions & Gratitude00:56 Post‑Bali Life Update & Mini Solo Setup02:10 Bali AA Convention & Joy of Sober Travel03:11 Sunur, Ubud & Favorite Bali Rituals05:32 Ubud Hotel Recos, Monkey Story & Bali Belly10:11 Calling the Doctor & Reframing “What a Gift”12:32 Coming Home Gently & Loving Life You Don’t Need a Holiday From14:54 Returning to Meditation & Idea for a “Reset”17:19 Guided 10‑Minute Reset Meditation27:14 Final Reflections, Gratitude & Call to ActionJoin Ash’s community newsletter! Click the link here to join.Join Ash on retreat in 2026!Rest and Renew Holistic Retreat in Bali | August 2026Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ @ashbutterssTikTok @behindthesmilewithashbWebsite⁠ www.ashbutterss.comWatch Ash’s TEDx Talk here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.