Armed & Anointed with Ashley Russell

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley discusses how to recognize and respond to God's calling in one's life. She explained that calling isn't always about clear direction but can also manifest as desire, disruption, or dissatisfaction. Ashley emphasized the importance of obedience in following God's call, sharing personal examples of how small acts of obedience led to meaningful experiences. She discussed the cost of answering God's call, which often requires letting go of comfort and familiar circumstances. Ashley stressed that true freedom comes from aligning with God's will rather than seeking approval from the world. The episode concluded with practical steps for those feeling called, including identifying current disruptions or desires, making small changes in daily life, and being willing to let go of relationships or activities that no longer serve one's spiritual growth.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

In this episode, Ashley discusses the concept of "Your Process Becomes Your Authority." She shared her personal experience of going through a refining period and how sharing her process openly on social media helped establish her authority without needing to appear perfect. Ashley emphasized that vulnerability without victim mentality is key, and that people resonate more with authentic processes than with shallow authority. She explained how sharing personal experiences and thought processes can help connect with an audience on a deeper level, using examples from her own journey and from other content creators. Ashley stressed that organic authority comes from lived experience and sharing the messy middle parts of one's journey, rather than trying to present a perfect image.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ⁠ashleyrussell.arbonne.com⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

In this episode, Ashley is joined by Jason Horecky (@jasonhorecky on Instagram), discussing their journeys as entrepreneurs and how faith plays a role in their business lives. Jason shared his background running a religious statue business with his mother and his transition into coaching with Nick Komodina's Alchemist Academy. They explored themes of calling, surrender, and how God guides decisions, with Ashley sharing her own experiences about hearing God's voice and the importance of creating space for spiritual connection. The conversation covered Jason's recent content shift toward serving others authentically, rather than just pursuing clients, and how this has resonated with his audience. They discussed the challenges of following one's calling when it contradicts family expectations or cultural business norms, and the importance of taking action while surrendering outcomes to God's plan.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Partner with me in Arbonne - ashleyrussell.arbonne.com→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of building one's identity in God rather than allowing the world to shape it. She shared her personal journey of transitioning out of network marketing and going through a refining period where she lost her previous identity and visibility. Ashley explained how this process helped her understand the difference between loving her craft and focusing on the spectacle, and the importance of letting God magnify her work rather than seeking recognition from the world. She emphasized standing firm on values and working from alignment with God's timing rather than operating from urgency. Ashley encouraged listeners to reflect on where their identity is rooted and to seek a deeper relationship with God to discover their true purpose and identity.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

In this impromptu podcast episode, Ashley discusses staying connected to God after emerging from a slow season of refinement. She shared her personal journey of going from a noisy, busy lifestyle to a period of quiet and stillness, which helped her develop new spiritual practices and identity. Ashley emphasized the importance of maintaining space and silence in one's life rather than quickly filling it back up with noise and distractions when energy returns. She referenced Jesus's example of withdrawing to pray and discussed the challenge of sustaining a relationship with God beyond times of crisis. The episode concluded with Ashley encouraging listeners to practice 10 minutes of daily stillness with God and to intentionally create space for spiritual connection.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠⁠@armedandanointed⁠⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - ⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 ⁠→ Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02⁠

In this solo podcast episode, Ashley shares her experience completing her first-ever 3-day fast, discussing how it helped her understand the difference between her fleshly desires and her spirit's guidance. She described the challenges of fasting, including physical discomfort and spiritual attacks from the enemy, while emphasizing the importance of having supportive friends who hold you accountable rather than enabling comfort-seeking behaviors. Ashley highlighted three key takeaways from her experience: bringing flesh under spiritual control, being excited about having vision again, and the importance of rest. She referenced Proverbs 31 and Ecclesiastes to illustrate how proper rest and balance can lead to more effective productivity and spiritual growth. The episode concluded with Ashley inviting listeners to share the podcast with others if it resonated with them and announcing her next episode would feature a discussion with her friend Nicole about labels and being a Christian versus a disciple.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - ⁠@armedandanointed⁠→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - ⁠https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260⁠→ In Person Renewed Woman Leadership Event June 4th-5th - https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/aziptdqun8 → Wednesday Morning Worship - ⁠https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1⁠Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - ⁠https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57⁠→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - ⁠https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley discussed the topic of idolatry and shared her personal journey of identifying and overcoming idols in her life. She explained that idols are anything placed above God, whether external objects or internal desires, and shared two specific examples from her own experience: her network marketing business and her Instagram following. Ashley described how God "apprehend" her by asking her to surrender these things, which initially felt difficult but ultimately led to a deeper relationship with God. She emphasized the importance of having the right heart posture and committing one's work to the Lord, sharing biblical verses that support this concept. The episode concluded with a call to action for listeners to examine their own lives and identify any areas where idols might be present, encouraging them to surrender those areas to God.CONNECT WITH ME...→ Instagram - @armedandanointed→ Looking for faith based life and business coaching? Fill out an application here and what the The Renewed Woman Coaching Community is all about - https://form.jotform.com/252327719067260→ Wednesday Morning Worship - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87418602507?pwd=CwaWrzxQXZntuDgASS91SLrHjyP16e.1Purchase previous Masterclasses: → Ground Up Brand Building - https://armedandanointedcoaching.myflodesk.com/bjklkftr57→ Network Marketing Masterclasses (multiple trainings) - https://buy.stripe.com/bJe9ASeEf0Oz9jocXZbQY02

In this episode of the Armed & Anointed podcast, Samantha Collins returns to join Ashley to discuss spiritual growth, ministry, and handling spiritual attacks. They shared personal experiences about finding their unique faith paths and ministry assignments outside traditional church settings, emphasizing that ministry is about stewarding influence through one's gifts, burdens, and areas of influence. The conversation focused heavily on distinguishing between genuine spiritual attacks and situations where people come into agreement with negative thoughts or circumstances, with both hosts sharing vulnerable stories about recognizing their own triggers and thought patterns. They concluded by discussing the importance of contentment and trust in God's provision, particularly through the lens of the Ten Commandments, especially the commandment about coveting, and how to maintain faith during challenging wilderness seasons.Ensure you head on over to Samantha's Instagram (@samanthamarycollins) to join the women's leadership Bible study.

In this episode, Ashley Russell interviewed Kevin Crenshaw, known as The Heart Guy on Instagram (@the.heart.guy) to discuss faith-based creation, relationships, and personal transformation. Kevin shared his journey of transitioning from a successful relationship coaching business to full-time faith-based content creation, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God's plan despite initial fears of losing opportunities. They explored how to maintain authenticity while incorporating faith into creative work, with Kevin noting that being true to oneself attracts like-minded individuals. The conversation delved into spiritual leadership in relationships, with Kevin advising women to focus on nurturing their partners rather than pressuring them to take on spiritual roles. They also discussed the challenges of feeling unaligned with one's purpose and the process of redefining identity through a deeper relationship with God. Kevin emphasized the power of prayer, fasting, and consistent spiritual practice in finding alignment and purpose. The interview concluded with a discussion on overcoming the fear of rejection and the importance of prioritizing a relationship with God over seeking approval from others.

In this episode, Ashley and Nicole had an intimate conversation about spiritual growth, calling, and the challenges of stepping into one's purpose. They discussed how Nicole's journey of surrender and obedience led to clarity in her calling as a faith-based business coach and leader. Ashley shared her own struggles with doubt and fear, highlighting the importance of following joy and aligning it with the world's needs to discover one's calling. They explored how obstacles and limiting beliefs can hinder progress but also serve as opportunities for growth and transformation. The conversation emphasized the value of community, support, and authentic connection in navigating life's challenges and embracing one's unique gifts. They also touched on the upcoming Renewed Woman Leadership Conference, which aims to empower women to integrate their faith into their professional and personal lives.

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley shared her personal journey of transforming her pursuit of fulfillment from external achievements to an internal, spiritual connection. She described how her previous success in business and material accomplishments left her empty, leading to a period of spiritual refinement and identity transformation. Through faithful obedience, breaking strongholds, and building a relationship with God, Ashley experienced a shift from chasing worldly fulfillment to living from a place of spiritual abundance. She highlighted key moments of realization, including finding joy in simple experiences like a $4.25 coffee and observing a blossoming tree, which symbolized her spiritual rebirth. Ashley emphasized that true fulfillment comes from connecting with God and living from the fruits of the Spirit, rather than seeking it from the world. She encouraged listeners to share their own testimonies and experiences to help others on their spiritual journeys.

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed podcast, Ashley discussed the importance of raising personal standards to align with God's standards rather than the world's standards. She shared personal examples of how her life changed when she adopted higher standards in various areas, including relationships, health, business, and daily habits. Ashley emphasized that while God's love is not earned, effort is required to live according to His standards, which leads to personal growth and a renewed mind. She encouraged listeners to inventory their own lives to identify areas where they may be settling for lower standards and to make intentional choices to raise their standards, ultimately becoming the person God created them to be.

In this episode of the Armed and Anointed Podcast, Ashley shared her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and using her challenging life circumstances as a platform for helping others. She discussed how she transformed her identity from being defined by her struggles as a single mom living in poverty to recognizing her divine calling to inspire and empower others through her experiences. Ashley emphasized the importance of shifting one's perspective from seeing circumstances as disqualifying factors to viewing them as God-given qualifications for service. She encouraged listeners to embrace their unique stories, acknowledge their divine assignments, and take action to fulfill their purpose of helping others, regardless of past setbacks or shame.

In this episode, Ashley discusses her journey of shifting from creating vision based on personal ambition to surrendering outcomes to God's purpose. She shared how she had to release control of her previous business and embrace a new path as a faith-based business coach, focusing on impacting women through biblical practices and community. Ashley emphasized the importance of stewarding various aspects of life, including home, family, and personal growth, to prepare for God's plans. She encouraged listeners to examine what weights they may be carrying that prevent them from moving forward and to consider whether their vision is driven by personal ambition or divine purpose.

In this episode, Ashley shares her personal journey of spiritual growth and transformation, including moments of frustration and a breakthrough in understanding God's timing and guidance. She described how her business evolved from a self-centered focus to serving others through coaching and ministry, emphasizing the importance of creating meaningful impact rather than personal success. Ashley concluded by encouraging listeners to trust God's timing and focus on serving others, highlighting the fruits of the Spirit as a guide for building mission-driven businesses.

In this episode, Ashley shares her spiritual journey and experiences of receiving divine guidance, including decisions about her business, personal relationships, and religious beliefs. She discusses how maintaining a consistent connection with God through daily practices and being open to various forms of communication has led to clearer direction in her life. Ashley emphasizes the importance of following God's path, even when it involves significant changes, and announced an upcoming masterclass focused on creating space for divine guidance.

In this episode, Ashley shares her journey of following her calling as a coach, discussing how she transitioned from network marketing to coaching despite initial uncertainty and resistance. Throughout her story, she emphasized the importance of listening to one's inner voice, taking action despite fear and doubt, and creating space for introspection and growth. Ashley concluded by announcing an upcoming masterclass on calling, clarity, and change, reflecting on her personal journey of faith, trust, and transformation over the past year.

In this episode, Ashley and Samantha discussed church hurt and healing, sharing their personal faith journeys and experiences with worship and sermons outside traditional church settings. The conversation explored various perspectives on church attendance and spiritual growth, including Samantha's return to church after a long absence and the challenges people face when leaving the church due to hurt or boredom. The discussion concluded with insights on finding a genuine relationship with Jesus, the importance of daily spiritual engagement, and the intersection of faith and business, encouraging listeners to build community and serve others through their faith.Tuesday night prayer with Samantha @samanthamarycollins ANDWednesday morning worship with Ashley - @armedandanointedforimpakt

In this episode, Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and embracing her calling as a coach and speaker, emphasizing that even successful individuals face similar doubts and the importance of consistent action despite inner challenges. She details her spiritual journey over the past two years, including transformative breathwork sessions and visions that led her to discover her true purpose beyond her network marketing business. Through various experiences and challenges, Ashley ultimately learned to trust in her calling and purpose, encouraging others to embrace their own journey towards fulfilling their unique missions despite self-doubt and negative voices.

In this episode, Ashley discusses the importance of shifting from a self-serving mindset to a service-oriented one, sharing personal experiences and practical guidance for making this transformation while balancing financial needs with genuine service. She explored the challenges of leadership and serving others, emphasizing the need for humility, sacrifice, and protection from negative influences as one grows and ascends in their career or personal journey. Ashley concluded by encouraging listeners to embrace their purpose, protect their mission, and enter a season of solitude to find clarity, ultimately aligning their business practices with service and love for personal fulfillment and worldwide impact.

In this episode, Ashley discussed the importance of intention and presence in leadership and personal life, sharing personal experiences about managing responsibilities and navigating discomfort while staying true to one's goals. She emphasized the value of serving others through business with genuine care and authentic connection, rather than aggressive promotion, and shared her journey of transforming her leadership style towards a more service-oriented approach. Ashley announced an upcoming two-day in-person event focused on training and building a service-led business, emphasizing the importance of moving forward with confidence and intention in both personal and professional endeavors.

In this episode, Ashley and Brianna shared their experiences and insights about network marketing, discussing the industry's challenges and the need for reform to better support women entrepreneurs. They explored personal and professional growth, including their struggles with self-worth, leadership, and the impact of their business decisions on their well-being and team dynamics. Through their conversation, they emphasized the importance of authenticity, community building, and healing, while acknowledging the potential of the industry to empower women when approached with more servant-hearted and sustainable methods.

In this episode, Ashley explores the importance of personal healing and growth before serving others, emphasizing that great leaders are shaped by difficult experiences and encouraging listeners to embrace their journeys despite challenges. She discusses the process of overcoming internal darkness through self-love and positive affirmations, sharing her personal journey of shifting from negative conditioning to embracing her inherent light and strength. Ashley emphasizes the value of solitude and self-reflection in personal development, sharing techniques for mental protection and encouraging listeners to confront their personal wounds and triggers to effectively serve others.

In this episode, Ashley and Samantha shared their personal journeys with faith and church involvement, discussing how different people approach spirituality and the challenges of maintaining a relationship with God. They explored themes of mental health, healing, and the intersection of faith with practical strategies for personal development, while emphasizing the importance of finding the right community and open-mindedness. The conversation concluded with discussions about taking leaps of faith, the transformative power of surrender, and the courage required to follow God's calling despite uncertainty.

In this episode I cover how leaders can get lost when they turn spirituality and healing into a business. From tiered healing programs that capitalize off ‘Spiritual Bouj’ and plant medicine ceremonies, to always outsourcing healing as something you constantly have to search for. When we get addicted to ‘shadow work’ we forget that we are made of the light and have the ability to heal on our own. I share my experience at events like this, what I learned and how it felt to be vulnerable and then pitched a program when my internal wounds were brought to the surface to bleed out. Healing and spirituality are good, but when it turns into a money making machine we can lose the plot quickly.

In this episode, Ashley and Nick discussed the rebranding of Ashley's podcast and explored themes of faith, surrender, and personal transformation, with Nick sharing his challenging childhood experiences and journey from skepticism to spiritual awakening. They delved into their professional backgrounds, including Nick's experiences in management and entrepreneurship, while discussing the importance of authenticity, self-worth, and personal growth. The conversation concluded with plans for their upcoming event "Armed and Anointed for Impact" in November, where Nick will speak and promote his book, focusing on using business as a tool for spreading light and love in the world.

In this episode, Ashley shares her personal experiences with the transformative "void" phase of self-growth, where individuals must let go of old identities to evolve, and discussed how many people struggle with this transition, particularly when leaving behind familiar social circles. She described a sudden life-changing experience that required her to embrace uncertainty and trust in her inner guidance despite resistance from others and her own fears. Ashley emphasized the importance of faith, inner quietude, and following one's unique path, highlighting that true fulfillment comes from serving a higher purpose rather than seeking universal acceptance.

Welcome back to another Unfiltered Women episode and this week we go DEEP & get dead serious about waking you up in your life. I talk with Jaime Hawryluk (@jaime_yourhormonegirl) who’s a dear friend of mine and a hospice nurse who sits with death every day. She shares how this job has changed her perspective on life & how she uses it to encourage women, as well as the regrets she hears, spiritual encounters she witnesses and advice for you to get to your death bed with no regrets and a life well lived. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, and SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Jaime will also be a speaker at the Unfiltered Women Live Event in Victoria BC at the end of November. (Tickets available via @toughasamother this week) This episode goes deep and if you want help unpacking it and integrating it into your life, make sure you’re subscribed to the Unfiltered Women Community email list at the links in my bio for a resource I’ve created to support you. Ready, set, play.

In this week’s episode I talk about becoming a peace MAKER in your life, instead of being a peace keeper. Have you ever had to change parts about you to belong? Or quiet your voice when you want to speak but fear not being accepted? That’s keeping the peace for the sake of others at a loss to your peace. Maybe it keeps the peace externally but by doing this we create internal chaos for ourselves, build up resentment, and set the standard that what we want and who we really are doesn’t matter. So lean in, press play, and if you haven’t yet, head to my Instagram links (@toughasamother) to signup for the Unfiltered Women Community email list where I’ve linked a resource to help walk you through questions to find where you’re still peace keeping in your life. Time to fuck it up.

I know how to trust a sign, and when my last ‘re-entry’ episode cut the sound off at the 11 minute mark, I knew there was a reason. The reason was realizing that this podcast is no longer a place where I can allow myself to be completely unfiltered, the growth journey I just went through ripped away any shreds of filter I still had, and now this needed to become about YOU. About creating a community where I can truly help women step into their power after walking the path myself. It’s time to shed the filters and the masks we’ve put on as we’ve walked through life and become UNFILTERED WOMEN. So welcome back, I’m so excited to go on this journey with you. It’s time to get to work, press play.If you enjoyed this episode, head to my Instagram page ( @toughasamother ) and join the email community to receive episodes first, get full break downs of the behind the scenes, and resources to support you moving through the phases that feel lonely and unclear. As a new podcast (and always really) your shares, tags, and reviews, mean the world to me.Xo, Ashley Russell - host of the Unfiltered Women Podcast.

Have you ever struggled with women’s health issues from endometriosis to mystery pain that you just can’t seem to get answers for even though half the population is struggling with issues like this? This episode is for you. I talk with Meghan Fleury who is a registered nutritionist and habit change psychology specialist about her journey to being diagnosed with endometriosis and celiac disease after years of having her concerns and pain dismissed. She turned to getting the answers herself through education and has made it her life mission to help women who struggle get solutions.

Ashley goes over how not following through on the things you say you'll do is actually costing you the success and life you’re dreaming of. Whether it’s in your business, relationships, personal relationship, fitness, it doesn’t matter. If you have no trust in yourself, it doesn’t matter what goals you set because the internal story is clear and it’s that you aren’t someone who is going to show up for yourself. We need to let go of immediate gratification and responding to everything we feel in the moment and become people who back up what we say with action and actually create the success we say we want and leave the entitlement behind. Choosing comfort now is creating a life you’re uncomfortable in, so let’s get to work and master the art of following through for ourselves!

Austin is back to share his perspective on how he leads with a service led attitude in our relationship. Sharing how he handled the pregnancy and postpartum season, and now with 4 kids how we make time for each other daily and keep that 'dating each other' mentality.

In this episode of "Tough as a Mother Unfiltered," Ashley discusses her personal journey of growth and self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of taking ownership of one's life and aligning with one's higher self. She shares various practices and strategies she uses to overcome mental barriers, improve her mindset, and achieve her goals, including meditation, visualization, and positive affirmations. Ashley also highlights the significance of consistently working on personal development, even when faced with challenges, and encourages listeners to implement daily practices that can help them move forward in their own lives.

Ashley and guest Natasha Dostler, a holistic nutritionist, discuss the importance of quality supplements in modern nutrition and diets. Natasha also shares her journey leaving a government job with a pension to becoming a nutritionist and entrepreneur. They explore the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal aspirations, the evolution of women's roles in society, and the significance of chasing your purpose over choosing the safety of what’s normal. They also cover how they deal with bias in the fitness and nutrition space from combining a network marketing business into their profession. Join us in this episode of all things motherhood, career changes, starting over in your 40’s and creating a life that fits your families needs and not societies expectations.

In this episode I go over how I got over the fear of 'what will people think' and stepped into living my life authentically. I share about a breathwork session that changed my life, my personal story of how I ended up the smallest version of myself because I listened to what people said, and 3 questions to ask yourself when you're getting caught up in the fear that will ground you. Press play and step into living life YOUR way.

In this week's episode, we dive into how we met (in real life!), the adjustment to life as a step dad and family man from single life. We share our bumps along the way and go over some Q&As from Instagram aimed at Aust! He'll be joining one episode a month so look out for the February Aust Episode! Go any questions for Aust for the next episode? Drop them in the comments!

In this episode Ashley shares some of her back story that led her to the podcast, and the struggles she went through that made her feel really alone and created the goal of talking about the topics that seem taboo but we all struggle with. Hence, unfiltered.