Grow and Glow with Ashy and Keiara

On this episode of She Rises, we’re unpacking the conditioning so many women grow up with, the pressure to be nice at the expense of being honest, expressed, and self-respecting. We explore how “nice girl” behaviour often shows up as people-pleasing, over-extending, avoiding conflict, and abandoning your own needs just to keep the peace or protect how others perceive you. We talk about why being nice isn’t the same as being kind, and how niceness can quietly suppress the parts of you that are opinionated, fiery, strong-willed, or deeply authentic. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from always being the “easy” one, this episode will help you see why and what actually changes when you stop abandoning yourself to be liked. tune in to get the full scope! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bestie Advice Segment, we hold space for one of the most distressing submissions we’ve received. An anonymous listener shares her story of an affair that didn’t end when the truth came out, but instead evolved into manipulation, intimidation, and abuse.In this episode, we talk about coercive control, trauma bonds, shame, and the dangerous grey areas where fear keeps people stuck. This is a raw conversation about survival, safety, and what it really looks like when someone feels trapped between past mistakes and present danger. If you’ve ever felt silenced by fear, guilt, or the belief that you’re “too far gone” to ask for help… this episode is for you. Tune in for the full scope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of She Rises we’re unpacking what it actually looks like to have a healthy relationship with social media without letting it impact your confidence, nervous system, or sense of self. We talk about the difference between using social media as a tool versus unconsciously measuring your worth against it, how to recognise when scrolling is disconnecting you from yourself, and why boundaries online are just as important as the ones you set in your real life. This episode is a reminder that social media isn’t the problem how we engage with it is. And when you learn to lead yourself in that space, it becomes something that supports your growth instead of silently draining it. Honest, practical, and empowering.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re looking back on the ten episodes that defined 2025, the conversations you shared, replayed, DM’d us about, and felt deeply seen by. From raw personal stories and relationship revelations to uncomfortable truths, unexpected humour, and moments of profound healing, we unpack why these episodes landed the way they did, and what they revealed about where our community was at emotionally. Whether you’re new here or you’ve listened since day one, this episode is a reminder of how far we’ve come together and why honest conversations will always be at the heart of She Rises! Let’s dive in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bestie Advice Segment, we unpack one of the most heartbreaking and complex situations we’ve ever received. An anonymous listener shares her experience navigating a deeply painful relationship with her stepdad the man who raised her as he relapses into heavy drug use and begins to spiral out of control in their relationship. Tune into today’s episode to get the full scope and what to do when someone you love turns on you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re sharing our lived experiences of inner child healing, not from theory, but from the quiet, everyday moments where it actually shows up. We talk about the subtle ways we were still parenting ourselves the way we were raised: being hard on ourselves, rushing our healing, minimising emotions, and feeling the need to always be “good” or “strong,” even when that wasn’t true to how we felt inside. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your healing, disconnected from your emotions, or like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel tender inside, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more understood. tune in for the full scope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re breaking down the 5 Love Languages and how to actually use them in real life…. beyond romantic relationships. We explore what love languages really are, how they shape the way we give and receive love, and why so many misunderstandings happen when people are speaking different emotional languages. From friendships and romantic relationships, to parenting and even workplace dynamics. This episode shows you how to communicate care, appreciation, and connection in ways that actually land. Tune in for the full scope! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains talk about sexual assault On this week’s She Rises Podcast Bestie Advice segment, an anonymous listener shares a deeply vulnerable situation that raises a question many women quietly carry: what do you actually owe your partner about your past? We unpack a story involving sexual trauma, privacy, a breached journal, and a relationship now caught between guilt, control, and confusion. Together, we explore the difference between honesty and entitlement, sexual autonomy versus disclosure pressure, and when conflict crosses the line into emotional harm rather than repair. Tune in for the full scope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tijana opens up about one of the most painful chapters of her life, the breakdown of an entire friendship group. She shares the backstory, the role she played, what it felt like to be abandoned, and how it shaped her trust in women and friendships moving forward. From having her name spoken about publicly to navigating triggers and healing old wounds, Tijana reveals the raw truth of what really happened , and how she’s rebuilding connection, safety, and trust today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on a decision that sparked a lot of conversation, and a lot of reaction. After being contacted by the PR team representing a very controversial woman in the sex industry, we made the intentional choice to say no and we explain why. We unpack the difference between sexual liberation and objectification, why we believe some narratives are harmful rather than empowering, and how certain content can quietly normalise behaviour that ultimately impacts women, relationships, and emotional accountability. Tune in for the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bestie shares her story of losing a sibling and feeling misunderstood by a close friend who believes she should have moved on. This episode explores boundaries, emotional validation, and why your journey through grief is yours alone. If you’ve ever felt rushed to “be okay,” this conversation is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re opening the year with honesty, intention, and a few uncomfortable truths. We share what we’re consciously leaving behind in 2026… the patterns, reactions, habits, and stories that no longer fit and what we’re intentionally inviting more of instead: freedom, enjoyment, trust, health, deeper relationships, and sustainable growth. If you’re craving a year that feels more aligned, embodied, and honest, this is where it begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains talk about addiction, listener discretion is advised. On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Margot Miller and this is one that will stay with you! Margot’s story spans years of loss, illness, addiction, and deeply confronting experiences that reshaped how she saw herself and the world. We talk about survival, self-trust, and what healing really requires beyond the highlight reel. This episode isn’t about the details, it’s about the depth, the growth, and the strength that comes from living through what should have broken you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a chapter you can’t see your way out of, this conversation will meet you right where you are, and remind you why hope is never out of reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of She Rises, we dive into one of the hardest truths to face.. when someone you love deeply is also the person who drains you the most. In this episode, our submission shares the silent pain that lives in so many women’s relationships with family. Think comparison, resentment, guilt, and the pressure to keep the peace when your boundaries are being crossed again and again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we share an honest health update and all the things we’re doing in 2026!! touching on skin issues, anxiety, peptides, and what we’ve been navigating behind the scenes. We talk about what’s been working, what hasn’t, and the intentional changes we’re making to support our health and wellbeing as we move into 2026. A real, grounded conversation about listening to your body and doing things differently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we unpack the wildly chaotic, deeply loyal, and strangely perfect friendship match that is Gemini × Sagittarius. From the spontaneous adventures to the brutally honest convos, the emotional whiplash, the laughter fits, and the “how did we get here?” moments , we break down why this air-meets-fire duo just works. We share our own stories, the astrological traits that make this friendship unstoppable, and why the zodiac seriously needs a warning label for this pair. If you’ve ever loved (or been) a Gemini or Sag, this one is going to hit home and crack you upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we dive into the unexpected layers of grief. It’s not just the tears, it’s the loneliness, the identity shift, and the terrifying question of “who am I now?” After losing the love of 30 years, our listener shares what it’s like to suddenly face life alone and not recognise herself outside of being a wife. We unpack what it means to begin again, to rebuild when the life you knew is gone, and how to find yourself in a version you’ve never met before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re sharing our lived experiences of inner child healing, not from theory, but from the quiet, everyday moments where it actually shows up. We talk about the subtle ways we were still parenting ourselves the way we were raised: being hard on ourselves, rushing our healing, minimising emotions, and feeling the need to always be “good” or “strong,” even when that wasn’t true to how we felt inside. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your healing, disconnected from your emotions, or like you’re doing everything “right” but still feel tender inside, this conversation will help you feel less alone and more understood. tune in for the full scope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this raw and honest chat, Ashy opens up about her struggles with taking compliments, growing up feeling like the “ugly duckling,” and dealing with online comparisons — but also shares why she doesn’t let it consume her. This episode goes deeper than looks, exploring self-worth, perspective, and what really matters beyond appearances See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode of She Rises, we dive into the kind of heartbreak that changes you… the one that cracks your heart open and forces you to see the truth you didn’t want to face. When love turns into lies and the person you trusted the most betrays you, it’s easy to question everything... your worth, your intuition, your ability to trust again. But what if this wasn’t your breaking point… What if it was your becoming?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 30, Mysha was diagnosed with stage 3C cervical cancer. In this episode, she speaks about navigating married life and motherhood through treatment, gaining a deeper understanding of herself, and learning to listen to her body in ways she never had before. She reflects on what this season revealed about the capacity of other people, the importance of community, and how support can show up in unexpected ways.Despite living a very private life, Mysha chose to speak openly about her journey to raise awareness, while also realising that sharing eased pressure, created connection, and allowed others to show up alongside her. She shares the lessons she learned along the way, the perspective she gained, and the positive shifts that carried her through a season that changed everything.A grounded, honest conversation about understanding, growth, and choosing connection in the middle of it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING This episode contains conversation around suicidal thoughts and ideation. Listener discretion is advised. If you need help call Lifeline on 131114. On today’s She Rises episode, we go there. This is Part 2 of Tijana’s sex tape saga….and this time, nothing is brushed over.Ashy asks the questions everyone is secretly thinking… but rarely has the courage to say out loud. What unfolds is raw, confronting, emotional, and deeply human. Tijana opens up about the shame, the aftermath, the ripple effects on her relationships and sexuality,and the long road back to self-trust and self-worth. This isn’t shock value.It’s truth-telling.It’s uncomfortable.It’s powerful. Nothing is off-limits and it’s an episode that will stay with you long after it ends Rise Inside is here to transform the way you think, feel and behave day-to-day , so you can step into being a regulated mother, a grounded partner, a safe friend and a self-led, ambitious woman who leads her life with clarity and confidence!We can’t wait to support you - join us here www.sherises.co

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, an anonymous mum of two shares her frustration with friendships that feel shallow or copy-cat. She has women around her, but longs for connection, honesty, belly laughs, depth, growth, and mutual inspiration — not comparison or imitation.This episode dives into how to outgrow old friendship dynamics and call in sisterhood that feels expansive, safe, and deeply aligned. Follow us on Instagram @sherises.podcast Join us in our Facebook forum

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the stories we’ve carried for years, the beliefs that told us we weren’t enough, too much, too loud, too messy, too ambitious, too emotional, too something. We share where these beliefs were born, how they shaped the way we showed up in our relationships, motherhood, business and self-worth, and the sneaky ways they still try to show up today! Rise Inside is here to transform the way you think, feel and behave day-to-day , so you can step into being a regulated mother, a grounded partner, a safe friend and a self-led, ambitious woman who leads her life with clarity and confidence!We can’t wait to support you - join us here www.sherises.co

WHAT A YEAR - From hard conversations to major personal shifts, huge changes , 2025 cracked us open in the best ways. It was hard , Emotional , gut wrenching , transformational and we did more than we ever thought possible. In this episode we share what we learned, what we released, what surprised us, our most challenging moments and the takeaways we’re carrying forward into 2026.Ps THANKYOU for being here, supporting us, tuning in, sending your feedback and bestie submissions, we are so grateful for our She rises community. Here’s to an epic 2026 together

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we explore the heartbreak of a long-time friendship that’s become one-sided. When you’ve given support through her darkest seasons, but she constantly cancels, goes silent, and misses the milestones that matter most …how do you know when it’s time to stop understanding and finally walk away? Follow us on Instagram @sherises.podcast Join us in our Facebook forum

In this episode we’re breaking down the fear that keeps so many women small., *rejection.*The text that never comes. The friend who pulls away. The client who says no. Rejection only hurts when we make it mean something about our worth, and that stops today. This episode will help you detach your identity from other people’s approval, rewrite the stories you tell yourself when things don’t go your way, and find power in knowing you’ll be okay, even if they don’t choose you. Because real confidence isn’t never being rejected, it’s knowing rejection can’t take anything away from who you are. Rise Inside is here to transform the way you think, feel and behave day-to-day , so you can step into being a regulated mother, a grounded partner, a safe friend and a self-led, ambitious woman who leads her life with clarity and confidence !We can’t wait to support you - join us here www.sherises.co

In this episode of Bestie Advice, we hear from a listener who's in a challenging position. Wanting to do what's right by her son and her husband but needing her needs to be heard too. Rise Inside is here to transform the way you think, feel and behave day-to-day , so you can step into being a regulated mother, a grounded partner, a safe friend and a self-led, ambitious woman who leads her life with clarity and confidence !We can’t wait to support you - join us here www.sherises.co

On this Bestie Advice segment, we hear from a listener navigating grief and family conflict after losing her dad. When his partner of two years takes over the funeral, the headstone, and the memorial space, leaving his children shut out, how do you move through anger, betrayal, and the feeling that your dad’s memory is being rewritten?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of She Rises:We’re talking to the women who say yes before they’ve even taken a breath. The recovering people pleasers, peacekeepers, and approval-seekers who are finally ready to choose themselves first. In this episode, we walk you through the questions to ask before you say yes... the kind that protect your time, your peace, and your power. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between care and self-abandonment, how to say “no” with kindness (not guilt), and how to check in with your body before you overcommit your soul. Because boundaries aren’t rejection; they’re self-respect in action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.