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Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
by Ashley and Nathan Smith
Naptime Conversations is our way of slowing down and processing life together—health, healing, faith, marriage, parenthood, and all the growing pains in between.These are the conversations we're having in real time: what we're learning, what we're struggling through, and how we're choosing to live with more purpose and less pressure.It's imperfect, unscripted, and full of heart.Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookbeneath__thesurface/
Episodes
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Catching Up: Life Lately
We're finally sitting down to catch you up on life, and honestly, so much has changed. In this episode, we talk about what this past year has really looked like for us. Becoming parents, stepping into the toddler stage, growing through new layers of marriage, and figuring out who we are in the...
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Fat Loss With Calories and Macros - Keep Your Muscle, Protect Your Hormones
In this episode, we're diving into how to do a fat loss cut the right way - losing fat while preserving muscle, protecting your hormones, and keeping your energy up. Cutting doesn't have to mean crash diets, super low calories, endless cardio, or feeling miserable. I'll show you how to approach a...
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Reverse Dieting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing Your Metabolism
Ever feel like you're doing everything right-eating clean, working out, low calorie eating-and still not seeing results? You might be stuck in a place so many women land without even realizing it: under-eating. In this episode, I'm breaking down what reverse dieting actually is, who it's for (and...
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Our Peaceful Home Birth Story: Laughter, Tears, and God's Presence - Part 2
In Part 2 of my birth story, I share what helped me push through the hardest hours of labor, how my birth team held space for me, and the way Nathan anchored me when I needed it most. You'll hear about the spiritual covering I felt in the room, the tears, the triumph, the moments of doubt, and…
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What Your Period Pain Is Trying to Tell You - and What to Do About It
Period pain is common, but it's not normal. If your cycle knocks you out every month or you've been told to "just deal with it," this episode is for you. We're breaking down what's really going on when your cramps, mood swings, and fatigue feel out of control, why symptoms like this are signs of...
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This is Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself - 5 More Hidden Hormone Disruptors - Part 2
You feel like you're eating clean, working out, and doing all the right things...but you're still tired, bloated, moody, gaining weight, or just feeling off. If that's you, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of this hormone disruptor series, I'm walking you through 5 more sneaky things that could...
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Our Peaceful Home Birth Story: Laughter, Tears, and God's Presence - Part 1
If I could do a home birth, I honestly believe anyone can. You'll hear why in this episode. But deep down, I kept coming back to this unshakable belief: our bodies were made for this. Designed to do this. This episode is full of laughs, tears, raw honesty, God moments, and me facing myself in…
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This is Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself - 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors - Part 1
Ever feel bloated, exhausted, anxious, or just off - even when you're eating well and trying to take care of yourself? You're not alone, and your hormones might be the reason. In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 sneaky hormone disruptors that could be impacting your energy, metabolism…
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Travel Recap + Untangling the Fear of Being Misnderstood Online
In this episode, Nathan and I share a little travel recap and get honest about the mental side of showing up online - the overthinking, the fear of being misunderstood, and the pressure to get it just right before hitting post. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, how they can hold us…
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Birth Without Fear: Your Guide to a Peaceful Unmedicated Birth
Thinking about having a home birth (unmedicated birth) - or already planning one - and wondering how to actually prepare for it without feeling overwhelmed or anxious? In this episode, I'm sharing 7 practical tips and mindset shifts that helped me walk into labor feeling grounded, calm, and…
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Macros Made Simple: What They Are and Why They Matter
Ever wonder what people mean when they say they're "tracking macros"? Or maybe you've tried eating healthier but still feel stuck, tired, or constantly hungry. In this episode, I'm breaking down the basics of macronutrients - what they are, how they impact your energy, metabolism, and hormones…
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From Striving to Surrender: Learning to Live in God's Overflow
Two years ago, we sat down to start this podcast… and never released it. Since then, life has taken us through some of the hardest and most refining seasons—pausing our business, navigating mental health struggles, and being reminded again and again that we were never meant to do this on our own....
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Undoing the Guilt Loop Around Food
In this episode, Nathan and I dive into a big one—unpacking the guilt loop so many of us carry around food. We talk about how the diet industry shapes the way we think, eat, and relate to our bodies, and how easy it is to lose trust in ourselves along the way. We explore the difference between...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Naptime Conversations is our way of slowing down and processing life together—health, healing, faith, marriage, parenthood, and all the growing pains in between.These are the conversations we're having in real time: what we're learning, what we're struggling through, and how we're choosing to live with more purpose and less pressure.It's imperfect, unscripted, and full of heart.Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lookbeneath__thesurface/
HOSTED BY
Ashley and Nathan Smith
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