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Today, we have an abbreviated, bonus re-release of our episode with Ann Martin and Emily Schum Terry of Get Organized.In this episode we’re joined by Ann Martin and Emily Schum Terry of lifestyle organization service “Get Organized”. Ann and Emily work with clients to evaluate, simplify and develop sustainable organizing solutions for their lives and homes. Whether it be preparing a home for the market, developing repeatable and accessible organizing systems within a home or going room by room sorting, decluttering and purging, “Get Organized” helps people through the process of letting go.They join Ashley to talk about their journey into the world of home organizing, Ann coming from a background in merchandising and psychology and Emily in forensic investigations. They share a bit about what their “decluttering” process looks like, why decluttering can be such an emotional process and how hiring a professional can help alleviate the stress.They discuss ways of building effective organizing solutions that don’t hurt your wallet, trends in the organizing space, how to strike a balance between collecting fewer better things and letting go of everything else. Ann and Emily also cover why organizing and purging a home, whether it be a single room or the entire house, is a unique, emotional and ultimately freeing process. You can learn more about Ann, Emily and Get Organized on their website. Get Organized is on Instagram @getorganizedpc and Facebook at Get Organized PC. You can email Emily and Ann at [email protected] and [email protected]. Links to topics mentioned by Ashley, Ann and Emily in today’s episode: Fewer, Better Things by Glenn AdamsonThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerJennifer Johnson’s @theorderlyspace @horderlyRía Safford’s @riorganizeLink to the Crystal Tumblers and Red Oak Serving Board gifted to Emily and Ann and offered by Âme Atendre. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashleyOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.

Chevra Kadisha is On the Table Today. For the final episode of our Death Rituals series, we’re joined by death educator Gail Rubin.Gail Rubin is an American author, speaker, and Certified Thanatologist known for helping people have more open, less intimidating conversations about death and end-of-life planning. Often called “The Doyenne of Death,” she uses humor, films, and practical tools to make a traditionally taboo topic more approachable. She is the author of A Good Goodbye and Kicking the Bucket List, guiding people through funeral planning and getting their affairs in order. Based in Albuquerque, she is also a leading voice behind the Death Café movement in the U.S., encouraging honest discussions about mortality.Gail joins On the Table with Ashley to explore the longstanding Jewish tradition of Hevra Kadisha - its origins, meaning, and purpose - to share how this practice has shaped her own grief journey. She opens up about navigating loss, from grief counseling to psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the ways she has leaned on community to heal and move forward.The conversation closes with a powerful reminder about the importance of preparing for and talking about death, echoing Gail’s well-known line: “Talking about sex won’t make you pregnant; talking about funerals won’t make you dead.”The result is a deeply vulnerable and thoughtful reflection on death rituals; what they are, why they matter, and why we need to talk about them.Listen to the full episode, out now on your favorite podcast platformVisit Gail Rubin’s Website.Read A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those who Don’t Plan to Die by Gail Rubin.Read Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing & Organizing Things To Do Before You Die by Gail RubinRead Hail and Farewell- Cremation Ceremonies, Templates and Tips By Gail Rubin and Susan Fraser.Buy 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before you Die by Gail Rubin on presale.Read Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin DoughtyRead Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: And Other Questions About Dead Bodies by Caitlin DoughtyRead From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin DoughtyWatch Jewish Funeral Traditions on Film: a Presentation by Gail Rubin.Learn More About The 6 R’s Model of Mourning by Therese Rando.Learn More About Before I Die Festivals.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. 

For the sixth episode of our death rituals series, we are joined by Todd Harra. Todd is the co-author of the Amazon bestselling books Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt and Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid, as well as the Clip Undertaker Mystery Series. More recently, he authored the funeral history book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral. Todd works for his family’s business, McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, where he serves as a funeral director, embalmer, post-mortem reconstructionist, and cremationist. In addition, Todd is an associate editor for Southern Calls Magazine, The Journal of the Funeral Profession.Todd joins us to discuss the long and ever-evolving history of the American funeral, exploring the social and cultural contexts in which many of the death rituals we now consider commonplace were created and transformed over time. Drawing on his family’s long history in funeral service as an anchor, Todd examines the development of practices such as embalming and cremation, and reflects on how shifts in American culture continue to reshape the ways we mourn our dead. The result is a fascinating and informative conversation that highlights the enduring importance of ceremonially honoring those who have passed.Listen to the full episode, out now on your favorite podcast platform. Read Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral by Todd Harra.Read Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt by Todd Harra.Read Over Our Dead Bodies:Undertakers Lift the Lid by Todd Harra.Read Patient Zero by Todd Harra.Learn more about McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory.Learn more about Todd Harra.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. 

Death Technology is on the table today!For the fifth episode in our Death Rituals series, we are joined by John Troyer. John Troyer is a leading scholar in the field of death studies and a former director of the Centre for Death and Society at the University of Bath. Growing up in a family funeral business, his work explores how technology, culture, and policy shape the ways societies understand and care for the dead. He writes and speaks widely about the future of cemeteries, the politics of human remains, and how innovations in science and technology are changing our relationship with death. Troyer is also the author of the book Technologies of the Human Corpse. John Troyer joins us to discuss how his personal experience with death and grief inspired him to start the popular Grief and Support network at the University of Bath. He dives into how everyday death rituals inform our grief and the ways in which death technology has evolved over time, from handheld pictures to digital remains. Finally, John Troyer breaks down resounding debates in the field of bioethics, revealing where they stand today. What results is a fascinating conversation that divulges into the specificity of grief, power of ritualizing, and importance of having open conversations surrounding death and dying.Listen to the full episode, out now on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about John Troyer.Read A Beginners Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death by Shoshana Berger and B.J. MillerRead Technologies of the Human Corpse by John Troyer.Read The Craft of Dying: The Modern Face of Death by Lyn Lofland.Check out The Centre for Death and Society at the University of Bath.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. 

Memorial Ink is on the table today! In this episode of our Death Rituals series, Ashley speaks with tattoo artist Paul Cutler, founder of Bubblegum Ink Tattoo Shop, about the deeply personal process of creating ashes-infused tattoos. Bubblegum Ink is a tattoo studio in Cheshire, UK, specializing in deeply personal memorial tattoos, including ashes‑infused tattoos that incorporate cremated remains. Paul explains how cremation ashes can be safely incorporated into tattoo ink, allowing people to carry a physical connection to loved ones who have passed. Drawing from years of experience working with grieving clients, he shares emotional stories from the tattoo chair and reflects on what working so closely with grief has taught him about life and connection. Learn more about Bubblegum Ink Tattoo Shop. Read The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Olvera Street is on the Table Today!Today we are joined by Christina Mariscal Pasten. As the daughter of merchants herself, Christina is a founding board member of The Olvera Street Merchants Association. Olvera Street is a historical street in Los Angeles, which served as the center of Spanish and Mexican life in the early 1900s. The merchants on Olvera Street have been celebrating Dia De Los Muertos for decades with a 9 day long festival. The celebration incorporates the pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death. This conversation explores the rich history and cultural significance of Olvera Street and the celebration of Dios de los Muertos. Christina Mariscal Pasten shares her personal connection to Olvera Street, her family's legacy, and the role of the Olvera Street Merchant Association Foundation in preserving traditions. What results is a beautiful conversation about cultural exchange and understanding, as well as the personal practices that keep the memory of loved ones alive.Learn more about Olvera Street Merchants Association here.Read Rain of Gold by Victor Villansenor.Listen to Brains On. Listen to Greeking Out.Listen to Work Life with Adam Grant.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Secular Funerals are on the table today!For the third episode of our Death Rituals Series, we are joined by Blake Hutchings. Blake Hutchings is a Humanist Celebrant accredited by Humanists UK. He creates non-religious ceremonies for weddings, funerals, and naming days, working closely with individuals and families to ensure each ceremony reflects their values, stories, and relationships. Outside of his celebrant work, he is a musician, an active participant in amateur theatre, a writer, and a father of two.Blake takes us behind the scenes of what it means to be a humanist celebrant - from the multi-stage training process to the emotional and practical realities of meeting with families, writing personalized tributes, and guiding people through one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives from a secular lens. The conversation offers insight into the inner-workings of a secular funeral and the ways we can honor, think about, and remember death both inside and outside of organized religion.At its heart, this conversation reflects on how working so closely with death often becomes an exercise in learning how to live. Blake and Ashley talk about grief, legacy, and the importance of confronting mortality. Like many conversations On the Table With Ashley holds around death and dying, this episode ultimately becomes a conversation about life.Listen to the Skeptics Guide to the Universe podcast.Find out more about Humanists U.K.Learn more about Blake Hutchings.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Journeying through death and grief is on the table today!In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we are once again joined by Genevieve Keeney-Vazquez. Genevieve is a U.S. Army veteran who began her career as a medic, serving on military death response teams before transitioning into the funeral profession. She’s now the President and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston. Genevieve holds degrees in psychology and mortuary science, as well as a master’s in nonprofit and association management — and she’s dedicated her career to helping people better understand death, grief, and remembrance. In this episode, Ashley and Genevieve dig deep, contending with the nuances, contradictions and lived realities of grief. Together, they explore the role that religion and funerals play in comforting the living while honoring the dead. From death photography to Jazz Funerals, Genevieve walks us through the different customs and traditions that help us process loss, and what these rituals teach us about how we grieve. Recorded just days after the death of her own mother, Genevieve generously opens up about her own grief journey, affording us a rare look into the magnitude of grief in motion, the contradictions and ever-evolving feelings that accompany it, and the healing that happens when we discuss this topic with an open mind and an open heart.Listen to the full episode, out now on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about The National Museum of Funeral History.Listen to The Final Curtain Never Closes.Follow The National Museum of Funeral History on Instagram.Read The History of American Funeral Directing by Robert W. Habenstein and William M. Lamers.Learn more about INELDA.Explore the Association of Death Education and Counseling.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Death rituals around the world are on the table today!In the first episode of our Death Rituals series, we are joined by Genevieve Keeney Vasquez for a conversation about death rituals, cultural practices, and the power of honoring the dead with intention.Genevieve Keeney Vazquez is a U.S. Army veteran who began her career as a medic, serving on military death response teams before transitioning into the funeral profession. She’s now the President and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History in Houston. Genevieve holds degrees in psychology and mortuary science, as well as a master’s in nonprofit and association management — and she’s dedicated her career to helping people better understand death, grief, and remembrance. Her path from the military to mortuary science to museum leadership offers such a fascinating window into how we find meaning, even in life’s most difficult moments. Recorded just days after the loss of Genevieve’s mother, this episode holds space for grief in real time. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Genevieve shares how early experiences with death shaped her life’s path, from a childhood fascination sparked by a tragic news story to her time as a U.S. Army medic stationed in Germany. Together, Ashley and Genevieve discuss why we avoid talking about death, how that avoidance impacts families when loss occurs, and why having conversations about burial, cremation, and memorial wishes ahead of time is an act of love. Listen to the full episode, out now, on your favorite podcast platform.Explore the Association of Death Education and CounselingExplore the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral ServicesLearn more about The National Museum of Funeral HistoryListen to The Final Curtain Never ClosesFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Today, we have an abbreviated, bonus re-release of our episode with Palliative care doctor, Dr. Alex Gamble.Dr. Gamble graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2010, completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2015, and pursued his fellowship at the University of Kansas in 2016. He specializes in improving the quality of life for patients nearing the end of life, drawing from his deep expertise in palliative care.Dr. Gamble sits down with Ashley to discuss his experiences as a palliative care physician and the profound lessons his patients have taught him about life, death, grief, and emotional maturity. Their conversation explores the philosophical aspects of death anxiety and dives into the diverse emotional landscapes of his patients.Death Anxiety is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, influencing many of the choices we make in an effort to mitigate our fears surrounding mortality. With this episode, and the series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about this often-uncomfortable topic. We believe that through tough conversations, we can find inner peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.You can learn more about Dr. Gamble and his practice at North Kansas City Hospital's page as well as on Stanford University's academic staff page. Links to resources mentioned by Ashley and Dr. Gamble in today’s episode:‘‘And Yet It Was a Blessing’’: The Case for Existential Maturity - special report by Linda L. Emanuel, MD, PhD, Neha Reddy, BA, Joshua Hauser, MD, and Sarah B. Sonnenfeld.Plato's Allegory of the CaveThe Death Cafe MovementThe Death Positive MovementA Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death - by B.J Miller, MD and Shoshana BergerRecomposeFollow Dr.Gamble on XFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Nutrition is on the table today!For the final episode of our wellness series, we are joined by Nutritionist Joan Salge Blake. Dr. Salge Blake is a Clinical Professor and Dietetic Internship Director at Boston University (BU) and was awarded the prestigious Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award from the University. Currently, Joan is a nutrition blogger for US News & World Report’s Eat + Run Column and the host of SpotOn!, the hit nutrition, health, and wellness podcast. She has conducted over 2,000 media interviews on numerous nutrition topics and was named by Good Housekeeping Magazine as the expert to follow on Twitter for healthy eating.Dr.Salge Blake joins us to break down the misinformation and disinformation surrounding nutrition in our current landscape. The two engage in a robust discussion about small ways to improve our nutritional outcomes in everyday lives, and the importance of nutrition education for all. In a field dominated by influencers and unlicensed experts, Dr.Salge Blake provides an unbiased, educated perspective on how to best live a truly nutritious lifestyle. Listen to the full episode, out now, on your favorite podcast platform. Follow Dr. Salge Blake on Facebook.Follow Dr. Salge Blake on Twitter.Follow Dr. Salge Blake on Instagram.Explore the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Check out the TV Show Chef’s TableListen to the Spot On PodcastRead Eat Right the E.A.S.Y Way by Joan Salge BlakeRead Nutrition & You by Joan Salge BlakeRead Nutrition from Science to You by Joan Salge BlakeExplore OldwaysFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

In the seventh episode of our wellness series, we are joined by Autumn Bear and Dr. Kelly Woodward. Autumn Bear is the founder of the Autumn Bear Wellness Collective, a space where modern medicine meets ancient healing. Trained in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, Autumn blends traditional medicine and spirituality to guide people toward deeper wellness and self-connection.Autumn holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona. Her work focuses on whole-person healing, community connection, and empowering people to take an active role in their health. Dr. Kelly Woodward is a Preventive and Family Medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in lifestyle and integrative health. With a career that includes serving as a consultant in public health and a 22+ year tenure in the U.S. Air Force (retiring as Colonel), Dr. Woodward brings deep expertise in chronic disease prevention, longevity, and lifestyle medicine. After leading wellness programs at Intermountain Park City Hospital, he joined the Autumn Bear Wellness Collective, where he focuses on helping patients thrive through balance, longevity, and mindful living. In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, Dr. Woodward and Autumn join us to discuss the critical role that connection and community play in health and healing. They share powerful stories from their practices illustrating how genuine human relationships, persistent compassionate care, and having meaningful roles within the community can transform patient outcomes. The conversation explores how healthcare practitioners can balance technical expertise with emotional investment, and practical ways to practice wellness in everyday life.Read My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell. Read Here If You Need Me: A True Story by Kate Braistrup.Read Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.Read Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda.Read Life After Dead Pool:Lake Powell's Last Days and the Rebirth of the Colorado River by Zak Podmore.Read the periodical Science News.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Learn more about Autumn’s practice here.Learn more about Dr.Woodward here.Follow Autumn on Instagram and Tiktok.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textSleep and Simple Movement is on the Table today! In the sixth episode of our wellness series, we are joined by Autumn Bear and Dr.Kelly Woodward.  Autumn Bear is the founder of the Autumn Bear Wellness Collective, a space where modern medicine meets ancient healing. Trained in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, Autumn blends traditional medicine and spirituality to guide people toward deeper wellness and self-connection.Autumn holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Arizona.  Her work focuses on whole-person healing, community connection, and empowering people to take an active role in their health. Dr. Kelly Woodward is a Preventive and Family Medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in lifestyle and integrative health. With a career that includes serving as a consultant in public health and a 22+ year tenure in the U.S. Air Force (retiring as Colonel), Dr. Woodward brings deep expertise in chronic disease prevention, longevity, and lifestyle medicine. After leading wellness programs at Intermountain Park City Hospital, he joined the Autumn Bear Wellness Collective, where he focuses on helping patients thrive through balance, longevity, and mindful living. In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, we slow things down and talk about the real foundations of health: sleep, movement, and the art of listening to your body. Autumn and Dr.Woodward remind us that before we chase the next big fitness trend or wellness hack, we need to start with the basics. We also dig into movement - not the kind that leaves you exhausted or chasing a new personal record, but the everyday, natural movement our bodies were designed for - whether it's walking, stretching, gardening, vacuuming. These simple acts nourish our body in ways we often overlook. Together, we explore how slowing down, moving with intention, and getting back to what’s essential can bring more energy, balance, and ease into our lives.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Learn more about Autumn’s practice here.Learn more about Dr.Woodward here.Follow Autumn on Instagram and Tiktok.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected]

Send us a textWellness for Midlife Women is on the table today!For the fifth episode of our Wellness Series, we are joined by Linsly Donnelly. Linsly Donnelly is a Mindset and Longevity Coach, Board Executive, and Motivational Speaker. As a strategy consultant turned entrepreneur turned “citizen scientist”, she became inspired to partner with midlife women with a simple goal: Help midlife women build and sustain their energy in order to craft their next decades to be ones full of purpose and joy - on their own terms. Linsly offers different types of wellness classes as well as personalized coaching to women searching for solutions or next steps in their mid lives. In her work, Linsly has helped hundreds of women define the next chapter of their lives. Linsly joins us to explore what wellness truly looks like for women, particularly those in midlife. Describing midlife women as the “superheroes” of wellness, she examines how traditional wellness systems have often failed them, and reveals new, more authentic ways to define and nurture well-being. This thoughtful and empowering conversation reflects Linsly’s core philosophy: we are both responsible for and deeply deserving of prioritizing our personal wellness. Learn more about The Oura Ring.Listen to It’s Time with Dr.Jen and Linsly.Follow Linsly on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin.Sign up for Linsly’s masterclass or book a consultation.Read The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected]

Send us a textHolistic Psychology is on the table today!In the fourth episode of our Wellness series, we are joined by Psychiatrist, Dr. Rinat Tal. Dr. Tal’s connection to mental health began in childhood, shaped by her ancestors’ experiences as Holocaust survivors. Growing up in this environment fueled her desire to understand both herself and those around her on a deeper level. Dr. Tal’s work combines medical practices with a holistic perspective, considering the mind, body, and emotions as interconnected elements of well-being. In addition to her practice, Dr. Tal teaches workshops at the Free Association Clinic for Existential Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis centered around the philosophical underpinnings of human emotions.Dr. Tal joins us to delve into some of the most contested topics in wellness; topics that define her work. She unpacks the mechanics of generational trauma, her perspective uniquely informed by being the granddaughter of 4 holocaust survivors, and grapples with the complexities of prescribing medication as a fix-all. Dr. Tal’s wise insights remind us of the importance of viewing mental health through a holistic lens, one that requires patience, exploration and community. Learn More about Dr.Rinat Tal and her Psychiatric Practice.Explore The Sigmund Freud House.Read The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell.Read Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up by James Hollis.Read From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks. Read Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong by Norman Fisher.Read The World Could be Otherwise: Imagination and the Bodhisattva Path by Norman Fisher.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a l

Send us a textNatural fertility is on the table today! In episode 3 of our wellness series, we are joined by Natalie Crawford, MD. Dr. Natalie Crawford is a double board-certified fertility specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. She is the co-founder of Fora Fertility in Austin and Pinnacle, a leadership community for women in medicine. Dr. Crawford also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas. She is the host of the popular As a Woman podcast and the author of the upcoming book The Fertility Formula. Having experienced infertility herself, Dr. Crawford combines evidence-based medicine with a holistic approach to empower and educate patients.In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford joins us to unpack the intricacies of women’s health and natural fertility through the lens of her new book, The Fertility Formula. From hormonal conditions to the role of cortisol, she tackles the conversations too often downplayed in traditional medicine while revealing the powerful links between our physical and cognitive health. Dr. Crawford’s insights cut through the noise and bring much-needed attention to a field that remains underrepresented and underresearched: women’s health.Learn more about Dr.Crawford's practice, Fora Fertility.Listen to Dr.Crawford's podcast, As a Woman.Pre Order Dr.Crawford’s forthcoming book, The Fertility Formula.Follow Natalie Crawford on Instagram.Read The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad.Read The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and the Facts by Dr. Mary Claire Haver.Read Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them by Aly Cohen, MD.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textStrengthening the mind and body is on the table today!In the second episode of our Wellness series, we are joined by Cara Baxter, P.T. Cara is the owner of Motion Physical Therapy in Park City, Utah, and the former head physical therapist for the 2018 Olympic Freeski Halfpipe Team. She has worked with rehabbing athletes from the NFL, NHL, MLB, United States Figure Skating, and United States Ski and Snowboard team. Outside of her professional work, Cara was an elite figure skater, and is now an avid backcountry skier and amateur mountain bike racer.Cara joins us to discuss her career as a P.T, and share insights on serving a variety of people, from patients with chronic pain to Olympic athletes. Cara’s wisdom reminds us that there is no “one size fits all” for recovery. True wellness means tailoring your lifestyle to your needs - not anybody else's. Listen to the full episode, out now, on your favorite podcast platform.Check out Cara Baxter’s PT Practice, Motion Physical Therapy.Read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb.Learn more about Kutcher Clinic for Sports Neurology.Learn more about The Conscious Leadership Group.Follow Motion Physical Therapy on InstagramFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textBreathwork as Medicine is on the table today!In the inaugural episode of our Wellness series, we are joined by Dr.Amit Anand, a distinguished Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine physician based in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 27 years of experience in his field, Dr.Anand integrates traditional medical practices with ancient yogic breathing techniques to promote holistic health and well-being. For the past 25 years, he has been actively involved in teaching at esteemed institutions such as Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools. Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Anand is a certified yoga instructor and a practitioner of Pranayama—a branch of yoga focused on breath control. In his quest to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western health practices, Dr. Anand co-founded Breathonance, a platform that combines traditional Pranayama techniques with modern music to enhance the effectiveness of breathwork. Dr. Anand joins On the Table to discuss the importance of breathwork, and how it can be used as a tool to connect the mind and body in ways that heal and transform. He also discusses his own journey into the field of breathwork, and how he integrates his work into his medical practice. What results is a powerful conversation about the power of presence, mind and body connections, and how something as small as breathing can have a profound impact on your health. Explore Dr.Anand’s new breathwork repository, Breathonance Learn more about the work of Clint ValladaresLearn more about the Yogic Practice PranayamaLearn more about Ujjayi breathingRead the research of Luciando BernardiRead Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James NesterRead Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa YoganandaFollow Breathonance on Instagram, Linkedin and Facebook.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textToday, we have an abbreviated, bonus re-release of our episode on clean living with Dana Grinnell on the table. You can listen to the full episode here.Dana Grinnell is the founder of Free Living Co, an educational platform and shop dedicated to helping people lead healthier lifestyles by providing accessible strategies and products for replacing harmful chemicals in homes across the country.  She joins Ashley to talk about her personal journey into the world of clean living, how to identify harmful products, effectively replace them and how transitioning to clean living doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice price point, routine or that one product you just can’t live without. You can learn more about Dana Grinnell and Free Living Co at www.freelivingco.com or on Instagram @_freelivingco. You can shop in person at the Free Living Co. store in Park City, UT, which offers clean products for home and body along with a selection of the Âme Atendre collection. Free Living Co. also ships nationwide and provides free delivery within the Park City area.Links to products and topics mentioned by Ashley and Dana in today’s episode: EWG Made Safe Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashleyOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.Follow Âme Atendre on Instagram @amatendre

Send us a textReading Overseas is on the table today!In the final episode of our Book Club mini-series, we’re joined by voracious reader and book club veteran Linda Buday. Linda shares what it was like to be part of a book club while living in Switzerland, an experience that deepened her commitment not only to reading but also to community.She walks us through her long lineage of book clubs, starting with her very first group in 1991, made up entirely of working women, to the one she helped start in Switzerland in 2003. Along the way, Linda offers thoughtful insights and practical tips for building and sustaining a successful book club; from the ideal number of participants to the shared commitment that makes these groups thrive.Linda’s story is a perfect bookend to a series that celebrates the power of language and the connections we build through it.Read Blindness by Jose Saramago.Read Blood, Bones and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton.Read Regeneration by Pat Barker.Read The Things They Carried by Tim Obrien.Read Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textA lifetime of reading is on the table today! In episode 2 of our book club mini-series, Ashley sits down with Nan Williamson - a lifelong reader and book club veteran who has co-founded two long-running book clubs over the years. Nan opens up about her journey from a child with undiagnosed ADHD and difficulty focusing to a voracious reader and community-builder through books.Together, Ashley and Nan explore the emotional heart of what makes a book club more than just a reading group: the stories that shape us, the friendships that form around shared pages, and the quiet magic of gathering to feel, reflect, and connect. Nan shares her favorite reads, the secrets that keep her club thriving, and why book clubs can be a powerful form of community care.What results is a tender, vulnerable conversation that mirrors the emotional intimacy of a book club itself, and will leave you wanting to start (or restart) one of your own.Read A Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.Read Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix.Read Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.Read A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textA lifetime of reading is on the table today! This week, we're kicking off a special book club mini-series with a guest who has been part of the same men's book club since 1997. Hugh Williamson joins Ashley to talk about what it means to commit to reading in community over decades- through life changes, shifting interests, and a whole lot of paperbacks. In this conversation, Hugh reflects on how this book club has evolved, what keeps the group together, and titles that have sparked meaningful discussions. What results is a warm and meaningful look at the power of shared stories.Explore Thrift Books.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textDesign Psychology is on the table today! Rounding out our From Brain to Home series, we are joined by Amber Dunford, a former mental health clinician turned interior stylist and one of only a handful of design psychology consultants with expertise in the connection between space design and mental health. Amber spent years in private practice as a therapist before merging her passions for design and psychology by developing a college course on the relationship between the two. She joins Ashley to discuss the powerful and often underrated, correlation between our mental wellbeing and the spaces we inhabit.Amber talks about her work as a “design psychologist”, explaining how she pulls from her background in counseling psychology to design a space. From treatment plans to client intake sessions, she understands the way a space makes her client feel as the foundation for her designs. Amber peels back the layers on our subconscious, acutely tying our childhood memories, our comforts and discomforts, and our familiarities to the ways in which we interpret our four walls. What results is an eye-opening conversation that is about so much more than interior design. It’s about our past, our emotions and the ways we interpret the world around us. Follow Amber Dunford on Instagram.Explore Amber Dunford’s website. Listen to our conversation with Dr. Anjan ChatterjeeListen to our conversation with Dr. Yvonne JewkesListen to our conversation with Dr. Mariana FigueiroLearn about The Church of Bones in Czechoslovakia Listen to the Business of Home Podcast Read The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness by Emily AnthesFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textSustainable Design is on the table today!In this episode, we are joined by San Francisco-based designer, artist, and climate activist, Verda Alexander.  After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University and advanced studies in landscape architecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Verda co-founded Studio O+A. Studio O+A is a design firm renowned for creating innovative workspaces for leading technology companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Slack. Beyond her design practice, Alexander is the Editor-at-Large at Metropolis Magazine, where she expands conversations around design, climate activism, social justice, and art. Alexander also engages audiences through "Break Some Dishes," a podcast addressing design's role in climate change.Verda Alexander joins Ashley to discuss what she has learned about productivity and comfort in the workspace from designing for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. The two dive deep into Verda’s climate activism and the ways in which climate change, sustainability and design intersect. What results is an astute conversation that interrogates the ways capitalism informs design, and the intentionality necessary to create designs that help our planet and the people living on it. Follow Verda on Instagram.Listen to Verda’s Podcast Break Some DishesCheck out Studio X+ORead Food for Thought Truck by Studio X+OCheck out the Alternative Practice ProjectRead Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal NewportLearn More about John Muir’s Alarm Clock BedRead The Eco PlaybookRead Metropolis MagazineRead Invisible Women - Exposing Data in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado PerezRead How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textThe magic of everyday objects is on the table today!In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Ashley is joined by designers Hannah Bigeleisen and Alyssa Gerasimoff for a thoughtful exploration of the joy of color, the value of small-batch bespoke and custom production, and the creative potential found in the everyday.Alyssa Gerasimoff, a 2020 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in furniture design, founded Erria—a digital platform connecting artists, designers, suppliers, and fabricators—in 2023 after seeing many of her peers struggle to launch their creative careers. She’s now preparing to roll out Erria 2.0, a more sustainable, evolved version of the platform.Hannah Bigeleisen is a Brooklyn-based designer celebrated for her sculptural furniture and lighting. With a foundation in sculpture, she brings a playful yet refined approach to her work. Since launching her practice in 2020, her collections have been showcased at Brooklyn Designs, Collectible Design, and Sight Unseen Offsite Online, and featured in Domino, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor España, Vogue, Luxe, and Interior Design Magazine. Her latest collection will debut at Wanted Design in 2025.Joined by Dylan Williamson, Principal Designer at Âme Atendre, this episode dives into the creative brainwork behind design. Hannah and Alyssa share the moments of inspiration they find in the world around them—from the shifting light in nature to unexpected patterns in vintage rugs—and how these observations inform their work. They discuss the craftsmanship and intention behind hand made goods, offer insights on sustainability through quality, and reflect on how they stay creatively energized day to day. The result is a rich, accessible lesson in design, beauty, and mindful consumption—encouraging listeners to shop with both intention and imagination.Check out Erria DesignFollow Hannah and Alyssa on Instagram.Follow Erria on Instagram.Explore Hannah’s website Read Homemade Russia: Post Soviet Folk Artifacts.Read Fewer, Better Things: The Hidden Wisdom of Objects by Glenn AdamsonLearn more about An Incomplete Manifesto for Growth by Bruce MauLearn more about 3pts.Listen to Brene Brown’s Podcast. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. 

Send us a textBusiness and design are on the table today!In the latest episode of our From Brain to Home series, Ashley is joined by Hannah Bigeleisen and Alyssa Gerasimoff for a rich conversation on creativity, connection, and the evolving design industry.Alyssa Gerasimoff, a 2020 graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in furniture design, founded Erria, a digital platform designed to connect artists, designers, suppliers, and fabricators, in 2023 after witnessing many of her peers struggle to launch their creative careers. Alyssa is now preparing to launch Erria 2.0, a self-sustaining evolution of the platform.Hannah Bigeleisen is a Brooklyn-based designer known for her sculptural furniture and lighting.Since founding her design practice in 2020, Hannah has debuted collections at Brooklyn Designs, Collectible Design, and Sight Unseen Offsite Online, and her work has been featured in publications including Domino, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor España, Vogue, Luxe, and Interior Design Magazine. Her newest collection is set to debut at Wanted Design in 2025.Joining forces with Âme Atendre designer Dylan Williamson, this episode dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce. Together, the group explores what it means to build a sustainable design practice, how to balance artistic integrity with business demands, and how platforms like Erria can serve as vital hubs for innovation. They discuss the challenges of launching and growing creative brands, the importance of collaboration, and the transformative power of connection in art and design.Check out Erria Design.Follow Hannah and Alyssa on Instagram.Follow Erria on Instagram.Explore Hannah’s website. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of our episode with Dr.Chatterjee.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textThe power of light is on the table today!For our latest episode of our From Brain to Home series, we are joined by Dr. Mariana Figueiro. Dr. Figueiro is the Mount Sinai Endowed Professor of Light and Health Research at the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Director of the Mount Sinai Light and Health Research Center. Her research focuses on the effects of light on human health, sustainability, circadian photobiology, and lighting for older adults. As the author of more than 140 scientific articles, Dr. Figueiro has brought attention to the significance of light and health as a topic of public interest. She joins us today to discuss the impact that lighting design has on all aspects of our lives - from our physical and mental health, to our sleep patterns and even our cognitive functioning. In this episode, Dr. Figueiro and Ashley discuss the way lighting impacts people living a variety of lives, whether it be night-shift workers, the elderly, those with jetlag, or simply people who can’t bring themselves to turn off their screens before bed. She discusses her approach to light research as a form of design, informing her work through her architecture background, and sharing all the ways big and small we can maximize light in our spaces.  Powerfully, Dr. Figueiro shares with us how lighting can impact treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Cancer, through a treatment approach called Chronotherapy. What results is a fascinating and at points deeply profound discussion on the simple ways that we can improve our lives by giving consideration to light.Read Dr.Figueiros Research.Listen to Dr.Figueiros TedMED talk.Read Dr.Figuerios research on Chronotherapy.Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of our episode with Dr.Chatterjee.Read The Art of Scientific Investigation by William Beveridge.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textThe Psychology of Confinement is on the table today!In part 2 of this two part conversation, we are once again joined by Criminologist, Dr.Yvonne Jewkes. A Professor of Criminology at the University of Bath and honorary visiting fellow at the University of Melbourne, Yvonne Jewkes is the world's leading expert on rehabilitative prison design.Her research on prison architecture, design and technology has taken her to diverse prisons in places such as Norway, Spain and Japan. Yvonne has been honored for her role in helping to design corrections in the U.K., Ireland and Australia that prioritize a humane approach to design.Ashley and Dr.Jewkes continue their profound conversation on architecture and confinement, as Dr.Jewkes takes us through her personal journey of being confined in within the 4 walls of her house, made a personal prison by her ex-husband, who left her alone with little more thana construction site. Dr.jewkes takes us through her journey and the ways in which it informs her work, leading to a profound conversation about womanhood, agency, punishment, and humanity. Dr.Jewkes reminds us of the ways that architecture can be used to liberate as well as confine, and even those at the fringes of society should be afforded conditions humane enough to call a place home. Read the research of Dr. Yvonne Jewkes.Read An Architecture of Hope by Yvonne Jewkes.Learn about Oasis Restore Secure SchoolRead The Smell of Rain on Dust: Grief and Praise by Martín Prechtel Read Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanRead I Will Never See the World Again: The Memoir of an Imprisoned Writer by Ahmet Altman.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textHumane Prison Architecture is on the table today!In this episode, we are joined by Criminologist, Dr.Yvonne Jewkes. A Professor of Criminology at the University of Bath and honorary visiting fellow at the University of Melbourne, Yvonne Jewkes is the world's leading expert on rehabilitative prison design.Her research on prison architecture, design and technology has taken her to diverse prisons in places such as Norway, Spain and Japan. Yvonne has been honored for her role in helping to design corrections in the U.K., Ireland and Australia that prioritize a humane approach to design. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Dr.Jewkes dives deep into her work in prisons, taking us through the process and outcomes of progressive prisons that she has personally consulted on. She dives further into themes explored in her book, such as surveillance, humanity, and bestowing by force, even positive things, on unconsenting participants. What results is a fearless and meditative discussion on punishment vs rehabilitation, and what constitutes punishment in our society.Read the research of Dr. Yvonne Jewkes.Read An Architecture of Hope by Yvonne Jewkes.Find out more about Dr. Yvonne Jewke’s work with The Limerick Women's Prison.Find out more about Norway’s Halden Prison. Learn more about the Irish Prison Service in Wheatfield, Ireland.Learn more about the Basto Prison in Norway.Learn about Strom Prison in Denmark.Learn about the case of Anders Brevik in Norway.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textCreating with Family is on the table today! In the fourth episode of our From Brain to Home series, we’re joined by father-son duo Michael and Gage Upwall of Upwall Design. Based in Park City, Utah, Upwall Design is an architectural firm that creates dream homes which literally “grow” out of the earth—merging an organic, nature-inspired philosophy with modern design practices to produce structures that harmonize with their natural surroundings. Michael completed his Master of Architecture at the University of Utah in 1991 and founded Upwall Design that same year, drawing on his intimate knowledge of Utah’s unique geography to craft timeless homes. Raised in his father’s studio, Gage was immersed in design from an early age and, after exploring photography and filmmaking to hone his artistic vision, returned to architecture to become a senior designer. Together, they craft designs that honor the heritage of architecture while embracing the possibilities of new technologies.In this episode, Michale and Gage discuss the evolution of their architectural voices—from classic mountain craftsman styles to a modern organic approach that integrates seamlessly with nature—and how outdated neighborhood guidelines and shifting demographics push creative boundaries. Find out more about Upwall Design .Listen to Rick Rubin’s Podcast "Tetragrammaton".Read The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin.Read Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.Read The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey.Listen to From Brain to Home: How our Built Environment Impacts Who We Are with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, Parts 1 and 2 .Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textThoughtful home design is on the table today!In the third episode of our neuroaesthetics and design series, we’re joined by Jennelle Butera, co-founder of Hudson and Bloum Design. Since its founding in 2016, Hudson and Bloum has been a full-service interior design firm dedicated to creating tailored, thoughtful spaces that align with their clients' unique lifestyles. By collaborating with local artists and businesses, they bring a distinctive, personalized touch to every project. Their design approach strikes a careful balance between functionality and local character, resulting in spaces that feel both inviting and deeply reflective of their clients' tastes.With a diverse portfolio spanning mountain retreats to coastal homes, Jennelle and her partner, Meghan, have a keen understanding of neuroaesthetics and the vital role it plays in home design. In this episode, Jennelle shares insights into her work, the meaningful relationships she builds with clients, and the intentional use of color, lighting, and natural elements to craft spaces that are both aesthetically and emotionally enriching.Find out more about Hudson and Bloum Design.Follow Hudson and Bloum Design on Instagram.Watch Queer Eye.Visit 1stDibs.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].  

Send us a textThe fundamentals of beauty are on the table today. In Part 2 of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation with neuroscientist, author, and pioneering voice in neuroaesthetics, Dr. Anjan Chatterjee. Dr. Chatterjee earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Haverford College and his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics. As the author of The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Art and numerous scientific publications, his research explores the cognitive mechanisms behind aesthetic experiences and the profound impact of design on well-being, creativity, and decision-making.In this episode, Dr. Chatterjee sits down with Ashley to explore the deep influence of beauty and aesthetics on our daily lives. Together, they discuss the neurological processes sparked by aesthetics and the essential role beauty plays in mental well-being, a sense of safety, and our understanding of self. They also examine aesthetic representations in culture, particularly Hollywood’s role in shaping our perceptions of beauty. Dr.Chatterjee addresses his own work, the research he has conducted for his books, and the perceptions of neuroaesthetics as a field of study in the scientific community. What unfolds is an illuminating conversation that positions aesthetics as more than just surface-level—it is fundamental to how we experience the world, from the spaces we inhabit to the food we share.You can learn more about Dr.Chatterjee and his research on the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics’ website. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Read The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy Art by Anjan Chatterjee.Read Brain, Beauty, and Art: Essays Bringing Neuroaesthetics into Focus by Anjan Chatterjee.Read Neuroethics in Practice by Anjan Chatterjeee.Read Tao Te Ching by Laozi.Read Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by Claude M. Steele.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at reach

Send us a textNeuroaesthetics is on the table today.In our inaugural episode on Neuroaesthetics and Design, we are joined by neuroscientist and author Dr. Anjan Chatterjee. Dr. Chatterjee earned his B.A. in Philosophy from Haverford College and his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and the founding director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics. As the author of The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Art and numerous scientific publications, his research explores the cognitive mechanisms behind aesthetic experiences and the impact of design on well-being, creativity, and decision-making.In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Dr. Chatterjee sits down with Ashley to provide a scientific framework for understanding neuroaesthetics in the context of design. He breaks down the fundamental question: What makes something beautiful? and examines whether we perceive architectural beauty the same way we appreciate other forms of beauty. He also unpacks the five-factor model and concepts like coherence, leading to a fascinating discussion on how space shapes our brains.You can learn more about Dr.Chatterjee and his research on the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics’ website. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Read The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy Art by Anjan ChatterjeeRead the study Neuroaesthetics: A Coming of Age Story by Anjan ChatterjeeExplore the research of Daniel Berlyne and Edmund BurkeOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textNon-traditional, holistic and full body methods of healing are On the Table Today! In this episode of On the Table with Ashley, we’re joined by Autumn Bear, a nationally board-certified acupuncturist and author with a private practice in Park City, Utah. Trained in classical Chinese medicine by Taoist master and 88th-generation practitioner Jeffery Yuen, Autumn received her Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences in New York City. She is also currently a member of the board of the Utah Department of Professional Licensing for Acupuncture.Autumn joins Ashley to discuss how the principles of classical Chinese medicine can be applied to modern health and wellness. They delve into the philosophy behind acupuncture, its benefits, and the importance of holistic healing. Autumn shares her journey into acupuncture, the influence of her mentors, and how her practice treats people with chronic pain, including Long COVID.Tune in to gain insights into the world of acupuncture and discover how Autumn’s approach to health and living fully can help guide your approach to balance and well-being.Don’t miss this enlightening episode filled with wisdom on ancient practices for contemporary health challenges.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Learn more about Autumn’s practice here.Follow Autumn on Instagram and Tiktok.Read My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell.Listen To This is Love Podcast.Find out more about The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textIndependently Owned Businesses are on the Table Today!In this episode of On the Table with Ashley, we’re joined by Herbert Gracia, co-owner of the street-style apparel brand, State of Flux. State of Flux is a unique space that combines retail, a workshop area, and a photo studio all under one roof. Herbert received his Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of San Francisco in Communications and Media Studies in 2005, and previously co-founded FAZE Apparel before co-founding State of Flux in 2019. Currently, Herbert is in a transition period, having just left State of Flux and considering what’s next.Herbert joins Ashley to discuss the trials and tribulations of starting a small business and maintaining it during the COVID era, the importance of passion and risk-taking in entrepreneurship, and the way that hard work, personal, and community support have sustained both himself and his brand.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Visit State of FluxFollow State of Flux on Instagram.Follow Herbert on Instagram and Linkedin. Listen to our episode with Salomé Cousseau. Listen to our episode with John Cohen. On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textIn this episode of On the Table with Ashley, we’re joined by Dan Bulf, a seasoned Death Cafe facilitator based in Evanston, IL. Dan hosted the second-ever Death Cafe workshop in 2013 and, over the years, has led countless conversations about death in hospitals, senior centers, senior living communities, and local organizations. He has also contributed to multiple studies on perceptions of death, presenting findings at conferences nationwide.Sharing insights from his own grief, Dan reflects on his decade-long career creating spaces for open, candid conversations about life, death, and grief,  and the intricacies of holding space for such vulnerable and meaningful discussions. Together, we explore how talking about death can help us connect more deeply with others, navigate grief, and remind us that we are not alone.Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Our hope is that, with an open heart and curiosity, we can support important causes, learn how to show up for people in our lives who are suffering, increase our meaningful connection to one another, and hopefully find more peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Dan on Instagram Read The Four Things that Matter Most by Ira ByockRead Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.Read The Top 5 Regrets of Dying by Bronnie WareLearn More about Death Cafes Visit Death Over Dinner by Michael HebbLearn more about ACP Planning and Person Centered CareWatch Ask A Mortician YouTube channel by Caitlin DoughtyWatch Consider the Conversation video series by Terry Kaldhusdal and Michael BernhagenOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textBeekeeping is on the table today! In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Kirkham, former estate planner turned beekeeper.  Ashley received her JD from the University of Utah College of Law and an LLM in Taxation from New York State University School of Law.  After a 15-year legal career in New York, Ashley retired to follow a new passion—beekeeping. Inspired in part by her family’s experiences in the field, she earned a certificate in beekeeping, immersing herself in the fascinating world of bees.Ashley joins On the Table to reflect on the lessons learned during her legal career—how estate planning deepened her understanding of familial relationships and cultivated her existential maturity around death. She also shares the profound insights she’s gained from beekeeping, including its lessons on life, death, and the importance of connecting with the world around us. Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Our hope is that, with an open heart and curiosity, we can support important causes, learn how to show up for people in our lives who are suffering, increase our meaningful connection to one another, and hopefully find more peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Listen to our episode with Susan Turnball.Read A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death by B.J Miller M.D and Shoshana Berger.Read The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning:How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margaretta Magnusson.Read the Tiffany Aching Series by Terry Pratchett.Read When Death Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Read Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.Read The Covenant of Water and Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textSustainability in death is on the table today! In this episode, we are joined by Laura Sullivan Cassidy. Laura is the client experience leader at Recompose, a death care company based in Seattle Washington. As the world’s first human composting company, Recompose offers a sustainable alternative to traditional methods of burial and cremation. Inspired by her own personal grief journey, Laura began working in death care in 2020. Her training as a death doula coupled with her professional experience in a traditional funeral home setting, aids her transformative work at Recompose. Laura sits down with Ashley to delve into the inception and mission of Recompose, exploring its innovative approach to sustainability and its profound impact on death care practices. Together, they discuss the importance of a more human-centered, environmentally conscious approach to caring for ourselves, our loved ones, and the planet—even in death. Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Our hope is that with an open heart and curiosity we can support important causes, learn how to show up for people in our lives who are suffering, increase our meaningful connection to one another, and hopefully find more peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.You can learn more about Laura and Recompose at Recompose’s website.Follow Laura on Instagram.Follow Recompose on Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin.Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok.Watch Katrina Spade’s TED Talk.Schedule a Recompose Virtual Tour.Read about the Human Composting Soil Research Pilot Study by Dr.Lynne Carpenter Boggs.Read The New York Times article, A Project to Turn Corpses into Compost, by Catrin Einhorn.Read Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner.Read Heaven Is a Place on Earth: Searching for an American Utopia by Adrian Shirk.Read Having and Being Had by Eula Biss.On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textReligion and identity are on the table today. In part two of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Play Steinberg, a Deaf Studies graduate, scribe, and creator of the web series Father.Mother.God. After losing both of their parents to suicide, Play went on a complicated grief journey—one colored by addiction and heartbreak. Currently, Play is publishing a webcomic, Father.Mother.God, exploring their childhood, grief, and healing process through a retrospective lens.Play sits down with Ashley to discuss their journey with identity, religion, and sobriety in the aftermath of life-shattering news. Play shares how religion has been deeply intertwined with their identity, leading to an eventual conversion to Judaism. They talk about their journey with queerness and the significance of their chosen name. Together, Play and Ashley foster an exploratory conversation that examines different facets of life through a lens of growth and self-reverence.Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics surrounding death and grief. Our hope is that with an open heart and curiosity, we can support important causes, learn how to better show up for those who are suffering, increase meaning and connection in our lives, and ultimately find more peace.You can learn about Play Steinberg and their work hereFollow Play on Instagram and LinkedInExplore Play’s webseries, Father. Mother. GodListen to Part One of this Two Part ConversationRead The Smell of Rain on Dust by Martin PrechtelListen to Judaism UnboundListen to our episode with Heather Mansson hereFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTokOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textOn the table today, we are processing grief through creativity and learning. In part one of this two-part episode, we are joined by Play Steinberg, a Deaf Studies graduate, scribe, and creator of the web series Father.Mother.God.In their conversation with Ashley, Play dives into their journey to becoming a scribe, their experience earning a master’s degree in Deaf Studies, and how the loss of both parents to suicide informed their deeply personal webcomic series. Play shares their experience navigating life in the aftermath of intense and complicated loss, candidly exploring with Ashley their ongoing process toward acceptance. Together, they foster a vulnerable conversation that unravels and examines the nuances of loss, guilt, religion, communication, and healing.Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics around death and grief. Our hope is that with an open heart and curiosity we can support important causes, learn how to better show up for those who are suffering, increase meaning and connection in our lives, and ultimately find more peace. You can learn about Play Steinberg and their work hereFollow Play on Instagram and LinkedInExplore Play’s webseries, Father. Mother. GodWatch Paint It Loud: The Art of Betty G. Miller and Susan DuporFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTokOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textOn October 19th, Ashley Gould, host of On the Table with Ashley, joined Matt Gilhooly of The Life Shift podcast to discuss one of the most pivotal shifts in her life—her father Harvey's rare cancer diagnosis.While the full conversation will be released later this year, we wanted to introduce On the Table with Ashley listeners to Matt and The Life Shift podcast. The Âme Atendre team are big fans of his show, where each week a guest joins Matt for candid conversations about the pivotal moments that have changed their lives forever.Like On the Table with Ashley, The Life Shift leaves nothing off the table and creates space for both the good and the bad, with intentional conversations that help listeners find peace and growth through every season of life.You can listen to The Life Shift podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about Matt and The Life Shift at thelifeshiftpodcast.com.Thank you to The Life Shift team for having us!

Send us a textEpisode four of our series on Death + Dying. Ethical wills are on the table today. In this episode, we're joined by Susan Turnbull. As the  founder and Principal of Personal Legacy Advisors LLC, Susan has devoted her career to helping individuals create legacy documents, often referred to as ethical wills, which express the personal values, life lessons, and hopes they wish to pass on to future generations.In her conversation with Ashley, Susan delves into the concept of ethical wills, highlighting how they provide a meaningful way to reflect on one's life and convey emotional, spiritual, and ethical values to loved ones. Together, they explore the process of grappling with our own legacies, addressing the often unspoken fears and discomforts surrounding death, and emphasizing the importance of emotional connection in life, even as we prepare for its end.Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Our hope is that we can learn how to show up for people in our lives who are suffering and increase our meaningful connection to one another. No subject is off-limits in the pursuit of finding more peace. You can learn more about Ethical Wills and Susan Turnbull's work here Follow Susan on LinkedinRead The Wealth of Your Life: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Ethical Will By Susan TurnbullRead A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death by B.J Miller M.D and Shoshana BergerRead The Four Things That Matter Most By Ira BiokRead For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story by Steve Leder

Send us a textEpisode three of our series on Death + Dying. Healing through grief is on the table today. In part two of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Heather Mansson, a pharmacist turned yoga instructor and mother of three kids. Shortly after moving to Utah in 2020, Heather’s daughter Parker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of sarcoma. After years of treatment, which included countless surgeries, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, Parker passed away in May of 2022. Parker was 11 years old when she died. In Parker's honor, Heather and her husband Rob founded The Little P Project as a way to raise money for families impacted by childhood sarcoma and fund scientific research towards treatment options.Through this foundation, Heather advocates for the modernization of pediatric oncology and improving outcomes for young cancer patients.Heather sits down with Ashley to discuss Parker’s life, the little P Project, and the ways Heather and her family have learned to move through grief. Heather gets candid with Ashley, providing eye-opening wisdom on how to support loved ones dealing with the unimaginable. Heather shares valuable resources that helped her grapple with her loss and move forward in her pain. It is hard to conceptualize how to move forward after such an enormous loss. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Heather's words of wisdom underscore the importance of open conversation with loved ones in the grief process. Our hope is that with a brave willingness to tackle uncomfortable topics and have difficult conversations, we can show up for our friends, our family and ourselves in a more meaningful way. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.Read It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan DevineRead Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved by Kate BowlerYou can learn more about Parker and donate to the Little P Project at The Little P Projects website.Follow Heather on Instagram.Follow The Little P Project on InstagramFollow Âme Atendre on Instagram and TikTok

Send us a textEpisode two of our series on Death + Dying. Combating Childhood Cancer and Sitting in Grief are on the table today. In part one of this two-part episode, we're joined by Heather Mansson, a pharmacist turned yoga instructor and mother of three kids. Shortly after moving to Utah in 2020, Heather’s daughter Parker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of sarcoma. After years of treatment, which included countless surgeries, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, Parker passed away in May of 2022 (which Heather noted was exactly two years prior to the recording of this episode.) Parker was 11 years old when she died. In Parker's honor, Heather and her husband Rob founded The Little P Project as a way to raise money for families impacted by childhood sarcoma and fund scientific research towards treatment options. This foundation, born out of the pain of losing a child, brings hope to struggling families. Heather sits down with Ashley to discuss Parker’s life and legacy, her own journey in grief, and The Little P Project. Heather shares Parker's experience in such an intense disease, the reality of childhood sarcoma and the ways in which we can honor the legacies of our loved ones. Grief often stifles us. With this episode, and the Death + Dying series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about the often uncomfortable topics of death and grief. Our hope is that with an open heart and curiosity we can support important causes, learn how to show up for people in our lives who are suffering, increase our meaningful connection to one another, and hopefully find more peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.You can learn more about Parker and donate to the Little P Project at The Little P Projects website.Follow Heather on InstagramFollow The Little P Project on InstagramFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTokOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected].

Send us a textEpisode one of our series on Death + Dying. Existential Maturity is on the table today! In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Alex Gamble, a palliative care doctor and clinical assistant at Stanford University. Dr. Gamble graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2010, completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2015, and pursued his fellowship at the University of Kansas in 2016. He specializes in improving the quality of life for patients nearing the end of life, drawing from his deep expertise in palliative care.Dr. Gamble sits down with Ashley to discuss his experiences as a palliative care physician and the profound lessons his patients have taught him about life, death, grief, and emotional maturity. Their conversation explores the philosophical aspects of death anxiety and dives into the diverse emotional landscapes of his patients.Death Anxiety is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, influencing many of the choices we make in an effort to mitigate our fears surrounding mortality. With this episode, and the series as a whole, we aim to foster open dialogue about this often uncomfortable topic. We believe that through tough conversations, we can find inner peace. No subject is off-limits in our pursuit of meaningful connection.You can learn more about Dr. Gamble and his practice at North Kansas City Hospital's page as well as on Stanford University's academic staff page. Links to resources mentioned by Ashley and Dr. Gamble in today’s episode:‘‘And Yet It Was a Blessing’’: The Case for Existential Maturity - special report by  Linda L. Emanuel, MD, PhD,  Neha Reddy, BA, Joshua Hauser, MD, and Sarah B. Sonnenfeld.Plato's Allegory of the CaveThe Death Cafe MovementThe Death Positive MovementA Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death - by B.J Miller, MD and Shoshana BergerRecomposeFollow Dr.Gamble on X Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected]

Send us a textWe are excited to announce our series on Death and Dying, On the Table With Ashley’s first ever series, premiering August 28th. Through this series, we explore what it means to be curious through vulnerability, as we discover ways to connect with ourselves and others in grief. Âme Atendre believes that with open discussions comes peace, and an intention to live with purpose. From a palliative care doctor to an end of life doula, a will writer to parents who have turned their grief into action, each one of our guests brings a unique perspective on how facing mortality can lead to more peace. Their stories and insights are complex, thoughtful and enriching. We believe in the power of open, intentional conversations - ones that challenge our biases and offer meaningful insights. No conversation is off limits in the pursuit of meaningful connection, and finding more peace. This series is dedicated to Ashley’s father, Harvey Lawrence Gould.

Send us a textHorror is back on the table today! Join Ashley for part 2 of her gripping conversation with the man behind the mask, Kane Hodder. Best known for portraying Jason Vorhees in 4 of the "Friday the 13th" movies, Kane sits down with Ashley to discuss his journey to become the face of horrors most iconic villain.  Kane and Ashley get candid in their discussion, as they delve into his family life, his favorite stunts, and the personal objects that connect him to his loved ones.  Kane's story is a powerful testament to resilience, hard work, and grit. His candid discussion of the trials and tribulations he has faced reveals the strength of the human spirit and the necessity of perseverance.  Kane touches on the importance of human connection, sharing stories of love and family that evidently serve as the foundation of his personal and professional success. This conversation offers inspiration not only to horror enthusiasts but to anyone seeking motivation and insight into overcoming life's challenges.  You can learn more about Kane Hodder and his captivating life journey in his book ‘Unmasked: The True Life Story of the World’s Most Prolific Cinematic Killer’ as well as the updated version 'Kill!', both available now.Buy Kane's books at the embedded link.Watch Kane's documentary, 'To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story', streaming now on Tubi.Listen to Kane's podcast, 'Casualty Friday'.Follow Kane Hodder:Instagram: @kanehodder13X: @kanehodder1 andTiktok: @kanehodder_authormikeKane's Media Recommendations:'Talk Scary to Me' podcast - hosted by Scout Compton and Danielle Harris'Find A Way' - memoir by Diana Nyad'Nyad' - directed by Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi'SPRINT: The World's Fastest Humans' - Netflix and World AthleticsFollow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram and TikTok  On the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected]

Send us a textWe have horror on the table today. Join Ashley for an unforgettable conversation with Kane Hodder, the man behind the mask of horror's most iconic villain, Jason Voorhees, in four "Friday the 13th" films. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Kane shares his incredible story of survival and triumph, from enduring excruciating burns on over half his body due to a stunt mishap, to becoming a beloved figure in the horror community. In this episode, we cover how Kane overcame physical and emotional scars to carve out a successful career as an actor and stuntman, ultimately leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of cinema. Kane provides an insider's look at the gritty realities of playing one of cinema's most recognizable characters, sharing behind-the-scenes secrets, delving into memorable fan interactions, and revealing the rigorous physical demands of the role. Speaking with Ashley, Kane truly takes off the mask. Kane candidly delves into his upbringing and his trials, as he reveals how these experiences shaped his path. This episode isn't just about horror; it's about resilience, determination, and the power of family support. Kane's journey is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most daunting obstacles, and it is sure to be one you have never heard before. Whether you're a horror aficionado or simply someone seeking inspiration, Kane shares an inspiring story about human connection, compassion and recovery.You can learn more about Kane Hodder and his captivating life journey in his book ‘Unmasked: The True Life Story of the World’s Most Prolific Cinematic Killer’ as well as the updated version 'Kill!', both available now. Buy Kane's books at the embedded link. Watch Kane's documentary, 'To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story', streaming now on Tubi.Listen to Kane's podcast, 'Casualty Friday'.Follow Kane Hodder:Instagram: @kanehodder13X: @kanehodder1 and Tiktok: @kanehodder_authormikeFilms mentioned by Ashley and Kane in today’s episode:Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield (2007)B.T.K. (2008)Free Solo (2018)Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @ameatendreOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters. If you have ideas for new episodes or guests, or just want to share feedback, email us at [email protected]

Send us a textIn this episode we’re joined by Dr. Allison Boester. Dr. Boester is an OBGYN practicing in New York City. A cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Dr. Boester received her MD at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her postdoctoral training included a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Boester has been on the faculty at Weill Medical College of Cornell University since 2005. She joins Ashley to share the realities of her work and what led her down the path to becoming an OBGYN. She talks about the facets, pace and oftentimes intensive but rewarding tone of her work, how communication with patients has shifted in her practice, and the pros and cons of the introduction of technology. Dr. Boester discusses where we have room for improvement in reproductive healthcare for both doctors and patients and ultimately how balancing and remembering her true calling keeps her grounded in her personal life and as an MD. You can learn more about Dr. Boester and her practice at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Links to topics mentioned by Ashley and Dr. Boester in today’s episode: Borum Postnatal RetreatACOG - American College of Obstetricians and GynocologistsLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusAuthor Jodi PicoultLink to the Crystal Bowls, Wooden Serving Spoons and Cocktail Napkins gifted to Dr. Boester and offered by Âme Atendre. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashleyOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.

Send us a textIn this episode we’re joined by Ann Martin and Emily Schum Terry of lifestyle organization service “Get Organized”. Ann and Emily work with clients to evaluate, simplify and develop sustainable organizing solutions for their lives and homes. Whether it be preparing a home for the market, developing repeatable and accessible organizing systems within a home or going room by room sorting, decluttering and purging, “Get Organized” helps people through the process of letting go. They join Ashley to talk about their journey into the world of home organizing, Ann coming from a background in merchandising and psychology and Emily in forensic investigations. They share a bit about what their “decluttering” process looks like, why decluttering can be such an emotional process and how hiring a professional can help alleviate the stress. They discuss ways of building effective organizing solutions that don’t hurt your wallet, trends in the organizing space, how to strike a balance between collecting fewer better things and letting go of everything else. Ann and Emily also cover why organizing and purging a home, whether it be a single room or the entire house, is a unique, emotional and ultimately freeing process. You can learn more about Ann, Emily and Get Organized on their website. Get Organized is on Instagram @getorganizedpc and Facebook at Get Organized PC. You can email Emily and Ann at [email protected] and [email protected]. Links to topics mentioned by Ashley, Ann and Emily in today’s episode: Fewer, Better Things by Glenn AdamsonThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerJennifer Johnson’s @theorderlyspace @horderlyRía Safford’s @riorganizeLink to the Crystal Tumblers and Red Oak Serving Board gifted to Emily and Ann and offered by Âme Atendre. Follow On the Table with Ashley on Instagram @onthetablewithashleyOn the Table with Ashley is presented by Âme Atendre, a luxury home goods and tableware brand with a mission to connect people to all that matters.