What I’m Letting Go Of Before 2026

Original Air Date: 12/1/25In this episode, Ashlee opens up about the powerful internal shift she experienced throughout 2025 — a year marked by releasing identities, roles, habits, and patterns that no longer fit. For the first time in nearly two decades, she stepped entirely out of the profession of pharmacy and into a fuller expression of herself: strategist, leader, visionary, woman on a mission to reshape how we communicate and lead.If you’re walking into a new season of your life, this episode will speak directly to you. It’s part reflection, part invitation, and fully aligned with the evolution so many high-achievers are navigating right now.Ashlee walks you through what she’s setting down, what she’s stepping into, and what it really takes to rewrite your narrative—especially when life has never followed your plan.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy 2025 became a year of clearing, cleansing, and conscious releaseHow trauma, loss, transitions, and identity unraveling shaped her pathThe internal patterns that were quietly steering her decisionsWhat stepping fully out of pharmacy opened upHow over-functioning becomes a self-imposed ceilingWhy “the fixer” identity had to goThe shift from confidence coaching → clarity + leadershipWhat the next era of RX Ashlee looks likeWhat she’s choosing to carry (and what she’s not) into 20266 Things Ashlee Is Letting Go Of Before 2026The identity of being the fixerShe’s not the glue anymore — she’s the architect.The pressure to please everyoneShe’s trading likability for clarity.The need for external validationAlignment over applause.The belief that “safe” equals successFamiliar isn’t growth.The guilt around wanting moreAmbition isn’t betrayal.Over-functioningDoing the most isn’t the gateway to receiving the most.Key TakeawaysLetting go is a skill you have to practice.Stillness can be strategic, not self-indulgent.Space isn’t empty — it’s powerful.Not every problem is yours to solve.You can love your life and want a fuller expression of it.Your next chapter requires clarity, not clutter.Powerful Quotes from the Episode“I’m not the glue anymore — I’m the architect.”“My value isn’t in doing everything. It’s leading with clarity.”“Letting go isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom.”“I don’t have to do more to deserve more.”“You’re not stuck. You’re evolving.”“I am the voice. RX Ashlee is the vehicle.”Looking AheadThis episode sets up a major story arc for what’s coming next.You’ll hear more about her transition out of pharmacy in Episode 25: ‘My Divorce From Pharmacy.’If This Episode Hit Home…Before you go:Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming in 2026.Share this episode with someone who’s clearing space for their next chapter.DM Ashlee on Instagram @rxashleehayes and tell her:What are you letting go of before 2026 begins?Thank you for pressing play.You didn’t freeze.You’re moving forward.