The I Am Podcast with Ashley LeMieux

My nephew Izzy is on the podcast and I have been so excited to interview him on the show for months! Get ready to be inspired by his incredible story. Izzy shares his journey fleeing violence in Burundi, Africa when he was 14 years old, to learning English as a new language here in America. We dive into how Izzy began playing football, which brought him into our family, and how he's gone on to be a top awarded player in the state. Through it all, he has kept such a positive spirit and drive to succeed and I know you're going to be inspired by his resilience.  Sponsors: Factor Meals - Save 50% OFF your first box PLUS 20% off your next box with code: HealingHer50 at factormeals.com/healingher50 HIGHLIGHTS 06:00 Moving to a new country and learning english at 14 years old. 14:15 How did you navigate school and support after moving into a group home? 19:00 How Izzy became part of our family. 21:15 Izzy's determination to excel in school and getting a football scholarship. 30:15 What has inspired you to persevere in the face of adversity?  RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to hear some miracles along the road less traveled. While I was in Hawaii I was able to record this chat with Amber Bodily and I know you're going to feel inspired by her story of healing herself and her children through naturopathic treatments like foot zoning. Amber shares the diagnoses' her son's received from Autism to brain tumors and being told her child needed a transplant, to how she never gave up the possibility of a healthier, better future for her and her kids. Listen in as she shares the naturopathic route she has taken by following her intuition and the most powerful and simple things we can do to be in optimal health.  Sponsors: Sundays - Save 40% on Sundays dog food with code: HEALINGHER when you visit sundaysfordogs.com/healingher OneSkin - Simplify your skincare routine and get better skin without all the extra steps. Save 15% off your first purchase with code: HEALINGHER at oneskin.co HIGHLIGHTS 04:00 How I discovered Foot Zoning when taking a break from infertility treatments. 09:45 What was it like receiving your son's diagnosis and being told he'd need a liver transplant by 7 years old? 14:00 How Amber was introduced to alternative healing methods.  18:45 Natural and simple remedies that people often overlook.  24:30 What our bodies need especially when we're stressed and experiencing grief. 29:15 How Amber's desire to find solutions for her child's health issues turned into her purpose. 33:30 How did foot zoning help both you and your son's health? 37:00 Another devastating diagnosis of her second baby's brain tumors. 40:15 Healing her baby through food throughout her pregnancy. 50:15 The miracle of healing and diving into foot zoning. 57:30 What advice would you give someone who is afraid of the road ahead of them and knows they need to make a change? 1:05:00 Simple self-care practices for overall wellness. RESOURCES + LINKS Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Amber Bodily: @amberbodilyhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richie has the most incredible story of resilience after experiencing so much loss and tragedy. But he also gave us all so many practical tools for navigating grief, finding meaning, and moving forward with our lives even when things don't go as planned. Richie has a gift for distilling big ideas into simple actions anyone can take to improve their situation. I know if you listen, you'll walk away feeling inspired by his journey and with strategies you can implement right away to start living your best life. The powerful perspective that you are the architect of your dreams, and that you MUST put your dreams that bring you to life first. Sponsors: Hiya Vitamins -  Save 50% OFF your first order - go to hiyahealth.com/HEALINGHER and grab their best selling children's vitamin today! Shopify -  Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/healingher HIGHLIGHTS 01:15 Meet my friend, best selling author and so much more, Richie Norton. 08:00 Getting the news that our son was not going to make it. 11:00 Lessons about honoring life from the depths of loss. 14:00 Why we need to give ourselves grace to feel however we feel during grief. 27:15 How did you go from 3 kids to 6 kids overnight and then experiencing loss again? 34:30 How did you work through the fear of dreaming again? 38:00 The power of building an intentional life focused on your priorities. 42:00 Stop saying “I will” and start saying “I am” changing your identity.  47:15 Getting the call that his son has been hit by a car. 53:00 The mindset that will change your life. RESOURCES + LINKS Get Richie's FREE 90 Day Time Tipping Toolbox  Join the Healing Her Membership to heal and gain clarity in community! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Richie Norton: @richie_norton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am more excited about this episode than any other episode I've done so far! I just ended a few days of connection with so many incredible women all over the world on my webinars I did this week and I'm here to share 2 things that were the favorites from the women who joined in for the webinars live. Through guided meditation, I'll help you access your inner peace right now, no matter what's going on around you. I'm also finally sharing something I've been working on that is going to be such a powerful tool for you to gain the clarity and fulfillment you want in your life. I feel like my own journey has led up to this moment to be able to help you on your own journey of personal growth. You can transform your life. Tune in to tap into the ability to feel peace anytime you need it. Join the Healing Her Membership and get Founding Member Pricing while it lasts! Go to - Ashleylemieux.com/membership Sponsors: PrepDish - Serve healthy meals without the stress! Get 2 a 2 week FREE trial at prepdish.com/healingher  Factor Meals - Save 50% OFF with code: HealingHer50 at factormeals.com/healingher50 Dreamland Baby - Go to dreamlandbabyco.com and enter my code: HEALINGHER at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. HIGHLIGHTS 04:15 How to create inner peace and happiness.  11:30 Accessing inner peace and breaking old patterns.  18:00 How you can access peace and the community you need to heal. 23:15 What would it be worth to transform your life, heal, and make progress towards where you want to be? 30:00 When will you take the next step to invest in yourself and your growth? RESOURCES + LINKS Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: Infant Loss  It's possible to emerge from life's hardest times not just surviving but thriving. Today's guest is relationship and resentment expert, Joy Harrington, and she has such a powerful story overcoming challenges in her marriage to loss of her baby boy Sterling, and now navigating pregnancy after loss. If you've experienced loss, grief, or struggles in your relationship, you do not want to miss what Joy has to share. Her tools for releasing resentment, communicating better with your partner, and advocating for yourself will give you so much hope. She proves that with commitment to personal and relational growth, you can come out the other side stronger. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ HEALINGHER and get on your way to being your best self. Target the root causes of aging with OneSkin - Get started today with 15% off using code HEALINGHER at oneskin.co Get the nutrients your body is craving with AG1 - go to drinkag1.com/healingher and get up to 1 year of free vitamins! HIGHLIGHTS 05:45 Healing from trauma and grief after a partner's infidelity.  11:15 Healing resentment in a marriage after infidelity.  19:45 Tips for communication and emotional release. 24:15 How do you avoid building resentment in your relationship? 32:00 Navigating grief after losing a baby and complicated feelings of being pregnant again after loss. 42:45 Ways to manage anxiety after trauma. 49:00 What are you doing to support yourself in this pregnancy after loss?  55:15 The power of embracing emotions to find freedom. RESOURCES + LINKS Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Joy Harrington: @joyharrington.ig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys have been asking for this - my dad, “Father Shine”, is on the show and we had the best time laughing together! In this episode, we talk about everything from my Dad's famous Sunday dinners, to his favorite TV shows, and I get his real reactions reading some mean (and downright hilarious) comments I've recently gotten on the internet. Listen in for some fun and fatherly advice. Sponsors: Olive and June - visit oliveandjune.com/healingher for 20% off your first manicure system. ZocDoc - go to zocdoc.com/healingher to find and book appointments with therapists, psychiatrists or psychologists. HIGHLIGHTS 05:15 How small comments on the internet can trigger you. 08:30 The time Mike brought home froyo and didn't get himself any. 11:30 Constant comments I get about my age and appearance on the internet. 25:30 The reason we call my Dad, Father Shine. 31:00 What Sunday dinners are like with Father Shine. 35:45 Are you driven by fear of missing out? 40:00 The types of TV shows people with high stress jobs typically gravitate towards. 42:00 What piece of advice would you share with everyone listening? RESOURCES + LINKS Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for some simple ways to create new healthy habits after trauma. In this episode, I talk about how the pandemic has impacted all of our lives in different ways, and how I struggled with unhealthy sleeping patterns for years after experiencing grief and loss. Tune in for tools to replace unsupportive coping mechanisms with habits that bring you joy and make you excited about each new day. Be gentle with yourself as you identify your own triggers and take small, consistent steps towards positive change.  This episode is sponsored by Shopify - sign up for your $1 per month trial at shopify.com/healingher HIGHLIGHTS 04:00 Coping mechanisms after loss.  09:15 Are your coping mechanisms helping your healing and mental health?  13:15 How to identify and replace unhelpful habits.  17:30 Self-care and productivity habits for better sleep.  22:45 Ways I love my body through movement and community.  27:30 Habits, self-care, and building confidence.  33:00 The one exercise that will help you feel safe and grow on your healing journey. RESOURCES + LINKS Save your seat for Path to Peace - Our Upcoming event teaching you the 3 tools you need to move forward with Clarity! FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and neighbor Suzy. We talked all about overcoming fear and taking leaps of faith in your life and business. Suzy shares her journey of slowly growing her photography business and learning to let go of fear of failure. We talk about why it's important to surround yourself with people who are successful in the areas of life you want to be successful in and I also open up about closing my clothing boutique and how that ended up being a huge blessing. I hope this conversation inspires you to fearlessly pursue your passion. HIGHLIGHTS 02:00 How do you navigate fear of failure when money is involved? 06:15 How to reframe your perspective on failure and learn from your mistakes.  12:45 Overcoming anxiety and fear of success.  19:15 The importance of surrounding oneself with supportive people for growth and success.  23:00 Navigating feelings of failure after I closed my clothing boutique. 28:00 Why is it important to have hobbies and pursue things that bring you joy and fulfillment? Sponsored by: OneSkin and AG1 RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My husband Mike is back on the podcast and we're talking all about relationships. Mike and I share some of our favorite memories from Disneyland, as well as stories from when our relationship wasn't so fun. We dive into how we've both grown and changed over the years, and how that impacts our connection. I also give advice for those of you struggling with unsupportive partners - the key is staying on your own path of growth. We'll also unpack how to navigate conflicts, get out of debt, and speak each other's love languages. Tune in for tips on improving communication, prioritizing fun, and embracing change as individuals and a couple. HIGHLIGHTS Our Disneyland trip and making memories as a family. Personal growth and how our relationship has changed over time  How to support yourself when your partner won't change. Managing conflicts and getting out of debt. The power of understanding your partner's love languages. RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to share this conversation I had with Anna Kai on finding yourself and having healthy relationships. Anna is known for sharing her stories of dating in New York before finding her now-husband. Sharing all the lessons she's learned along the way dating “Chad” after “Chad”. She talked about how important it was for her to find her identity and confidence outside of her relationships and the value of women having financial independence. I even share one of my own embarrassing dating stories and what I would have told my younger self. HIGHLIGHTS 00:45 Relationships and dating in New York City. 09:00 My embarrassing dating story that included a shock collar. 13:00 How childhood bullying showed up in life as an adult trying to fit in. 21:45 What is love bombing? 26:15 Self-discovery and financial independence after a painful breakup.  33:00 What did you do to build your self confidence? 39:30 Meal planning for busy parents.  42:45 How to find your identity through life changes like becoming a mom. 48:15 Navigating the pressures women face balancing career and motherhood. 52:45 How has working on self love and self discovery reduced your anxiety? This episode's sponsors: Check out DrinkAG1.com/healingher  Get your free 2 week trial of Prep Dish - go to prepdish.com/healingher RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Anna Kai: @maybeboth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends, this is Ashley with another special episode of Healing Her. I'm so excited to share my conversation with Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow. Latham has such an inspiring story of following her calling and creating community for birthing people. She shares powerful insights on slowing down, pacing ourselves, and prioritizing self-care. Latham also gives a tour of her new wellness space, The Soft Place, which is such a nurturing environment. I know you'll find so much wisdom in Latham's message of leaning on support systems during life's transitions. This is one you won't want to miss! HIGHLIGHTS 00:30 Welcome to The Solf Place in New York CIty with Latham Thomas. 09:45 How Latham has grown her training to reach over 2,500 doulas globally. 13:30 Pacing and self-care in entrepreneurship and doula work.  19:45 How do we support ourselves as women during transitional seasons? 27:00 What advice would you give the woman who is going non-stop to avoid stillness? Sponsored by  LUMI - Get $5 off their starter pack at LumiDeodorant.com using the code: HEALINGHER Ned's Mellow Magnesium - Get 15% off Ned products, use code: HEALINGHER at HelloNed.com/healingher  RESOURCES + LINKS Mamaglow.com @mamaglow Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Latham Thomas: @glowmaven Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest knows a thing or two about navigating challenges and creating joy along the journey. I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation I had with the Chief Editor of Women's Day and author of Your Fully Charged Life, Meaghan Murphy. We dive into her story of undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, the importance of finding humor even in hard times and what it looks like to be vulnerable with our children. One of my favorite tipsMeaghan shares is how she sets her intentions each day through small actions like dopamine dressing and noticing moments of awe.  HIGHLIGHTS 08:15 The power of laughter or finding humor as you are experiencing grief.  13:00 Resilience, self-care, and showing up for family during hard times.  17:00 How to teach your kids resilience through your example. 23:45 The small actions that build resilience and create more joy in your life. 28:45 How has creativity and self expression helped you heal? Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/HEALINGHER - to get 10% off your first month of therapy  RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your spot for the Confident Clarity Live event on Jan 25th! Check out Meaghan's book - Your Fully Charged Life Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Meaghan Murphy: @meaghanbmurphy Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Watlers is back on the podcast, only this time she is interviewing me! This was a first for me being interviewed on my own podcast and really allowed me to open up about my past in a way I haven't before from abuse to loss that led me to lose trust in myself. In this episode, I share different tools and therapies I've used over the years like EMDR, and I share my experience with the loss of the kids we were guardians over and what healing has looked like for me through different seasons since. Nicole really understands that side of building a family from her own experiences. I hope my story can give you hope that even after deep trauma, you can heal, regain trust in yourself, and find clarity. Not only have I done this for myself, but I've helped so many others through clarity mapping. Hope to see you in our upcoming live event to start applying these tools to your own life! HIGHLIGHTS 05:55 How has your relationship with your parents impacted your personal growth? 09:45 What inspired you to volunteer in the AVID program? 14:30 Becoming guardians to 2 kids at a young age, and what motherhood means. 23:00 What did your journey look like from loss to the decision to grow your family again? 31:15 How do you regain trust in your intuition after loss and trauma? 35:45 The therapy tool to rewire your mindset after trauma. 43:00 Overcoming emotional blocks and finding clarity.  47:00 How can you begin transforming your personal growth to a whole new level? RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your spot for the Confident Clarity Live event on Jan 25th! FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite guest is back on the podcast, my husband Mike, and we're talking about a topic that's kind of taboo…money. Mike shares some of the experiences he had when money was tight growing up, and what it was like going from working a dead end job to taking a risk that changed everything for our family. For anyone that is ready to make big changes in their life and is weighed down by the stress of financial challenges, this episode is here to not just give hope but solutions to make your next best action step forward!  HIGHLIGHTS 02:15 What were your earliest memories around money? 05:45 Newlywed life scraping by in college.  09:00 What happened when we became guardians and our family doubled overnight. 11:00 Getting denied a promotion and taking this risk to become the first employee at a social media startup. 16:45 How to gain clarity and more fulfillment in life. 19:00 How do you overcome the fear of failure? 23:00 Buying our dream home and overcoming feelings of imposter syndrome. 29:45 Who is Confident Clarity Live for? RESOURCES + LINKS Grab your spot for the Confident Clarity Live event on Jan 25th! Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

Happy 2024! You know what is so wild about this? I hate bringing this up, because we don't like talking about it, but it's important for what I want to talk about today. We are four years out from 2020, which we all know what 2020 did to us. The reason being four years out is significant is because of what it means in the grief and the trauma process. Typically four years is when you're starting to really find your footing again, and you're trying to assess where you fit back into life. In this episode, I'm going to share my proven process for gaining clarity and confidence as you move forward. We'll also discuss the importance of rest and not feeling behind. So get ready to learn some powerful tools for moving past feelings of burnout or being lost. I can't wait to help you discover your next best step! HIGHLIGHTS 04:15 How to prioritize inner healing and alignment in goal setting. 08:15 Finding purpose and fulfillment after loss and grief.  13:00 How to intentionally find joy in the journey instead of waiting for milestones to be happy. 17:45 My upcoming event, Confidence & Clarity Live, teaching the proven process to regain their confidence and clarity in life. RESOURCES + LINKS Join the waitlist for our upcoming Confidence & Clarity Live event - https://ashleylemieux.myflodesk.com/waitlist Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

I had the incredible honor of sitting down with my mentor Gabby Bernstein in her home in New York City. Gabby has been such an inspiration to me in my own healing journey. In our conversation, Gabby and I got real about what manifesting truly means. It's not just about repeating affirmations or vision boarding - true manifesting requires looking within at our deepest beliefs and wounds. Gabby shared so vulnerably about her experience overcoming trauma in her own life. For those of you wanting to start a manifesting practice but feeling overwhelmed, Gabby provides the perfect place to begin - her 21 Day Manifesting Challenge. I know y'all are going to get so much out of this chat. HIGHLIGHTS 08:00 Where do you start if you want to start a manifesting and healing journey? 12:15 Trauma recovery and manifesting through therapy and spiritual practices.  18:00 Grief, healing, and personal growth.  23:00 Gabby Bernstein's method for manifesting.  RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Gabby Bernstein: @gabbybernstein

The holidays are full of traditions and making memories. In this episode, I'm joined by my sister Brooke as we share some of our most embarrassing holiday stories. From mistakenly opening a Louis Vuitton bag that was meant for someone else to a truly bizarre encounter with a strange man at my baby's gravesite. We also read some hilarious stories you all sent in. It was so fun to laugh together, and I hope these tales bring you some holiday cheer too! HIGHLIGHTS 01:45 The surprise Louis Vuitton bag.  06:30 A surprise gift mix-up that went viral. 11:00 A dark humor moment at my baby's gravesite. 15:00 The bizarre encounter with a stranger that I'm grateful to have survived from. 21:00 Opening a cringey gift from my in-laws in front of the entire family. 23:45 A Christmas prank, bathroom emergency, and snapchat mix up. RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

I'm so excited for you to hear my conversation with today's guest. He's an entrepreneur, author, father, and (other than my husband) he happens to be the only other male guest I've had on the show so far. Michell C Clark shares his powerful story of overcoming depression, and what it was like for him to navigate mental health struggles as a parent. He shares feeling like he wasn't doing enough in all his different roles and how powerful it was for him to connect with other fathers who understood what he was going through. He also shares about his new book "Eyes on the Road" which helped him process so much of what he experienced through the pandemic, becoming a father, and the growth he's been through in the past few years. This was another incredible episode I got to film in person while I was in New York City. It was so great to have this vulnerable and real conversation with Michell. We had such a great time and I hope this can be a resource for you and anyone who may be struggling with depression. None of us are alone in what we are feeling. HIGHLIGHTS 01:30 Depression in parenthood with author Michell.  07:15 The big realization that we are still figuring life out as we figure parenting out. 10:00 Not down playing mental health struggles as laziness. 12:45 How did you change your mindset and accept your need for help? 16:00 What did you do specifically to show up as a father while showing up for yourself? 20:00 How has it helped to acknowledge and feel your emotions? 21:15 Why is it important to you to release your book to the world right now? RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Michell C Clark: @michellcclark Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

We're back with another episode I filmed in New York City! I got to sit down with my dear friend Noelle to discuss grief and the holidays. Noelle has experienced tremendous loss in her life, losing both of her parents at a young age. Yet through it all, she has found a way to not only carry on traditions that connect her to her past, but to create new memories and traditions with her daughter Ever. It was so inspiring to listen to Noelle share the many layers of her grief journey and how motherhood has given her a new lens through which to view her relationship with her own mom. Noelle has demonstrated that while grief is a dance between sadness and joy, finding ways to honor our loved ones keeps their memory alive. I hope this conversation helps you as you head into the holiday season. HIGHLIGHTS 03:45 How Noelle experienced grief and loss differently at different ages. 08:15 Grief, motherhood, and memories after losing a parent.  13:15 Holiday traditions and memories.  18:30 How did your move to New York City impact your closeness with family? 23:45 What can you do to honor past memories while building a happy future? 27:00 How does honoring memories of loved ones who have passed help you heal? RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Noelle Downing: @noelledowning

It's my birthday! Today, I'm doing a solo episode to celebrate turning 37 - can you believe it? I wanted to share some of the biggest life lessons I've learned so far. Lessons and thoughts about aging, trying something new, and that we're allowed to change our mind about things. I also talked about trusting my intuition over what others say, how your body will change but that's okay, and why grief is a tunnel, not a cave, so keep walking forward. I would love to hear from you - what are some lessons you've learned over the years that came to mind while you were listening to this episode? Send me a DM on Instagram! HIGHLIGHTS 04:30 Aging, regret, and finding joy in life's journey. (4:47) 09:45 Midlife changes, personal growth, and embracing new experiences. (9:53) 14:00 How I've learned to trust my intuition, love my body, and my personal perspective on grief. 18:30 The power of embracing individuality and building resilience. 23:15 Why I'm trying new things and simple things that help me slow down and enjoy life (in great times and even through grief.) RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

If you follow along on Instagram, you saw last week I got to record a bunch of podcast episodes in New York City in person! While normally I record podcasts in my car, this conversation with Dr. Judith was another unique experience! We recorded this in the safe in her office and talked all about setting boundaries with family during the holidays, which I know is something a lot of people struggle with. From setting healthy boundaries for work to your in-laws, Dr. Judith gave some really helpful tips on identifying what boundaries you need and how to talk to people when they're crossed. I'm definitely gonna try some of her advice to make sure I'm taking care of myself this season.  HIGHLIGHTS 07:00 How to set boundaries in difficult family dynamics.  14:45 Ways to stay on the same page as your spouse as you communicate and set boundaries (especially with critical) in-laws. 19:45 Pros and cons of technology and ways to set healthy boundaries from work. 23:15 How can working mothers set boundaries and prioritizing self-care?  29:00 Self-care and mental health with Dr. Judith Joseph.  RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Dr Judith Joseph: @drjudithjoseph

About two weeks ago, I posted a reel on Instagram that has gone a bit viral about how I was going to the doctor for something that I originally went to the doctor for when I was 14 years old and how sometimes, as a woman, it can feel like you're just not being heard. There are so many women who feel uncertain on how to advocate for themselves in a lot of areas in their life. So let's talk about it. Also just give a little bit of an update on where I'm at with part of my health because as I've talked about it online, so many of you are struggling with a lot of the same pain that I have been in so I thought we'd just do an update and make it a little more juicy, a little more fun. HIGHLIGHTS 05:15 My experience and hesitation to advocate for my own health as a woman. 11:00 Why you should trust your intuition and advocate for yourself in medical situations. 19:00 You are worth feeling good; self care and support you need to take care of yourself. 27:45 Ways to advocate for your physical and mental health. RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

I'm finally answering a question I get in my dm's every single day, “Why don't you show your daughter's face on Instagram anymore?” As much as I love showing up and connecting with you all online, I'm sharing some real reasons I've decided not to show our daughter online right now. I'm a believer that there is so much good in the world. Unfortunately there are also trolls. None of us know how the next generation is going to operate as the first to grow up having their life documented and shared on this internet. Listen in as I share some of the reasons that I've come to to protect my family's privacy. I also share some details on my collaboration with  HIGHLIGHTS 05:45 Postpartum, mental health and social media criticism.  10:45 Navigating social media as a parent with a newborn.  16:15 The online harassment I experience and protecting my Personal life. 20:15 Hiding my baby from social media to protect mental health.  RESOURCES + LINKS Get 10% off our special collaboration with Love Olive Co -  https://loveoliveco.com/collections/ashley-lemieux?ref=ASHLEYLEMIEUX Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux

I can pretty confidently say that every single one of us has grown up hearing someone speak negatively about their body, and we definitely didn't learn skills like intuitively eating in school. Now as we're navigating taking not only ourselves, but many of us taking care of our kids it's no wonder we're stressed about food and knowing how to raise physically and mentally healthy kids. I'm so excited to have Megan from Feeding Littles on the podcast. She is a dietician, certified intuitive eating counselor, and co-founder of Feeding Littles. She is your gal to not only help teach you what and how to approach feeding your kids, but also learn and model a healthy relationship with food and your body! We talk about body image, incredible tips for feeding your kids, and what to do if you feel like you've already “ruined” your kids by what you've said or modeled for them.  HIGHLIGHTS 02:15 What is intuitive eating? 08:00 How to change the way we talk about our bodies because our kids are watching. 16:30 Give yourself grace to teach your kids to love their bodies even when we aren't there 100%. 19:45 How much should we feed our kids and teach them to be intuitive eaters? 32:00 When is a good time and way to introduce sweets? 35:15 Advice from a nutritionist about how much candy to give your kids on halloween. 43:15 Your job isn't to make your kid eat, it's to LET them eat. 46:30 How to help your kids get familiar with new foods. 52:15 What is one thing parents can focus on to help their kids eat well? RESOURCES + LINKS Want to feel more peace? Get your peace score with this quiz! Get Clarity Mapping: A Guided Journal to Living An Intentional Life Read my new book - I Am Here by Ashley LeMieux FOLLOW Ashley LeMieux: @ashleyklemieux Feeding Littles: @feedinglittles

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Mary Jelkovsky of Mary's Cup of Tea! Mary's mission is to empower others to love themselves unconditionally and through her books, podcast and self-love retreats, she has created a community of women who are ready to love themselves exactly as they are! Over the years, Mary has struggled with the feeling of “I am not enough” - which included an eight-year battle with an eating disorder - but on her road to recovery, she has learned to take up space in this world unapologetically. In this episode, we are talking about the type of grief that comes when you grieve dreams that are unrealized or when you grieve a past that is different from what you thought it was going to be. I feel like many of us are struggling with this right now and that's why we'll be discussing moments in our past that we find ourselves grieving now, the anxiety of losing something or someone that you love, and living in survival mode. Besides this, Mary will share some tangible tools she's used to help her build a life that she's excited to participate in as well as allowing herself to be celebrated. Keep listening to learn more!  Find Mary's books and podcast on her website here: https://maryscupoftea.com/ Find Mary on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa/ The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so excited to be joined by author, writer, speaker, and friend, Nicole Walters! Nicole's book, Nothing is Missing, just dropped today so don't forget to go grab a copy wherever books are sold. In this episode, we will be discussing ways to begin again when you feel like you need a fresh start. After going through a divorce and helping her daughter battle cancer, Nicole has had to figure out how to live with her trauma and rebuild and recalibrate her life. From reprioritizing to reframing your thoughts and surrounding yourself with people who will help build your confidence, Nicole will provide us with tangible tools to serve you in a time of significant transition. I want to remind you that if you are going through something similar, it's not your fault and you don't have to have the answers right away. Keep listening to learn more and remember to grant yourself some grace. Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewalters/ Nicole's Book: https://nicolewalters.com/nothing-is-missing/ Nicole's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-nicole-walters-podcast/id1447675033 The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, we are going to be talking about a topic that continues to make many people uncomfortable and that is pregnancy and infant loss. If you didn't know, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and so we'll be touching on the feelings that come after losing a pregnancy or infant as well as how you can support a friend or family member who has gone through this. I have learned how empowering it is to put words to how we're feeling so in this episode, we'll be discussing why we experience certain feelings after pregnancy loss, including betrayal trauma, grief, disenfranchised grief, and guilt. Besides this, I'll also be providing you with tangible ways you can help a family member or friend deal with their grief. From helping with everyday tasks like cooking to supportive phrases and more, I'll guide you through this difficult time. Keep listening to learn more and don't forget that you are not alone in your grief. The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am joined not only by my wonderful husband Mike, but also by couples therapist and relationship expert, Dr. Tacy Dalgleish! Dr. Tracy provides tangible tools on how to improve communication in relationships as well as how to become more self aware. She recently released a book in which she talks about all of this and more called I Didn't Sign Up for This.   In this episode, we will be chatting about why couples can feel resentment in their relationship after having kids and ways to work through that. Mike and I will both share moments when we've had feelings of resentment, including carrying the emotional weight of being the “parent CEO” and feeling like your partner has no energy for you by the end of the day. Dr. Tracy will walk us through these common feelings and provide us with her expertise on how to better communicate as a couple to overcome them. Keep listening to learn more and don't forget to connect with Dr. Tracy online! Website: https://www.drtracyd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/ The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Jaime Castillo, a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Find Your Shine Therapy in Tempe, Arizona as well as author of What Happened to Make You Anxious.  In this episode, Jaime and I will be talking about intimacy during grief as well as after a miscarriage. Jaime has both personal and professional experience with this topic so she'll share with us a bit about what she's been through. Besides this, we'll also discuss feeling unsafe in your own body, how grief can make intimacy so difficult, and how miscarriage specifically can affect intimacy. Last but not least, Jaime will share some tangible tools with us that you can use to improve communication with your partner during such a difficult and presumably lonely time. I want you to know that there are so many women going through this and you certainly are not alone. Keep listening to hear more. Follow Jaime on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/findyourshinetherapy/ The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today is a very special bonus episode because not only are we celebrating 100,000 downloads, but we are also joined by none other than my mom Nancy, who happens to be celebrating her 64th birthday! I've been so fortunate to learn many life lessons from my mom while growing up and in this episode, we are going to share some of those lessons with you. From learning not to hold yourself back to knowing when to walk away and leaving toxic generational habits behind, we are diving deep into the five lessons Nancy wishes she knew earlier in life. Keep listening to hear more and don't forget to leave this podcast a review! The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

TW: Suicide Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am joined by the amazing Beth Brady. Beth is a director at Solari, an organization that fields the 9-8-8 calls in Arizona and Oaklahoma. She is an expert in clinical mental health and suicide prevention, was ranked as one of the top two mental health first aid instructors in the state of Arizona and has been in the field of mental health for over 15 years. In this episode, we are talking about the three things you can do to better equip yourself and those you love in learning how to talk about suicide, a very stigmatized topic. How do I help friends or family who are having suicidal thoughts? What resources are available if I myself feel hopeless? How do I support friends and family who have lost a loved one to suicide? We will be answering all of these questions and more so stay tuned. Solari website: https://solari-inc.org/ 9-8-8: https://crisis.solari-inc.org/ The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am overjoyed to be joined by my lovely friend, Abby Howard! Abby and I had our first born children only 6 weeks apart, and Abby has recently just welcomed her second baby into the world! In this episode, we are going to be answering the question, why does life feel like it's ending after birth. After giving birth to her second baby, Abby found her postpartum journey looked and felt much different this time around. Within the first 48 hours she went from being on cloud nine, to feeling like life as she knew it was ending. Join us as Abby opens up in this candid chat about how she has, and is still, moving through her postpartum journey and giving herself space to grieve her old life, while also welcoming in her new life with open arms.  Follow Abby on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/  The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so honored to be joined by Terah Jones! Terah is the perfect person to be joining me for today's episode and I couldn't thank her enough for sharing her story. In this episode, we are going to be answering the question, how do I make meaning after loss. After losing her daughter two years ago, Terah continues to go through her own personal grief and healing journey and while I know that the lesson is never worth the pain, Terah's journey in finding meaning from her grief is one that I think everybody needs to hear. Terah will share with us the story of her daughter Indy, how Indy touched and continues to touch so many people around the world, and how Indy's spiritual presence provides her family the comfort they need to live through the pain. Terah will also share with us how Indy's memory is helping other families in similar situations. Keep listening to hear more. Follow Terah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/terahbelle/?hl=en The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so excited to be joined by my friend, Jenna Rammel! This is a very exciting episode for Jenna and I as we have not seen each other in almost four years! In this episode, we will be chatting about friendship loss. A term that I like to use when discussing this topic is ambiguous loss and this refers to losing an emotional connection with someone who is still alive, whether that be a romantic relationship or a friendship. We will be talking about how to maintain our own personal confidence after losing a friend, tangible tools to help get us out of a negative mindset, as well as traumatic friendship losses including ghosting. Let's be honest though, sometimes it is our fault. Sometimes we do (unintentionally) do things that hurt our friends or cause them to stop speaking with us, so Jenna and I will discuss conflict resolution as well as dealing with the guilt that comes from hurting someone you love, and the life changes that can alter friendships. Keep listening to hear more! The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! I am thrilled to be back this week with a bonus episode in celebration of such a successful launch for the Healing Her podcast. I couldn't thank you guys enough for listening so I figured why not keep the momentum going.  Do you ever feel terrified of making a decision because you don't want to make the wrong one? Maybe the fear of what comes next is holding you back? Well, I certainly used to live my life that way and that's why this episode is all about the five reasons you might struggle with making decisions. I know that I always feel better when I'm able to put words behind my emotions so that's what I want to help you do too. I'll also share my five-step, feel good process on how I make my decisions so that I can feel confident and sure walking forward. It's time to reclaim your power and get unstuck so keep listening to hear more! The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so excited to welcome my sister, Brooke Carlson to the podcast! Although we see each other all the time, it took a lot to get us both here so I am thrilled that you get to hear from my absolute best friend in the world. We've gone through some difficult times together and I think that has only served to bring us closer. In this episode, Brooke and I will be answering some of your questions from what it was like growing up together, to how Brooke dealt with my miscarriage while being pregnant herself. We'll also dive into mine and Mike's relationship with Brooke and her husband, raising sisters with a strong bond, and repairing our relationship after arguments. Keep listening to hear more! The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so excited to welcome our first special guest, my husband Mike Lemieux! We are touching on a question that Mike and I get all the time, and that is, are you going to have another baby? And the answer to this question is very complicated. For years, our goal was to have a child, however, while we were pregnant with our first child, we had to deal with a lot of loss and a lot of heartbreak. Now that we finally have come out on the other side - with a daughter in tow - Mike and I have had to reimagine and recreate the next chapter of our lives together. And we're still figuring out what that looks like.  In this episode, Mike and I will be talking about our thoughts and feelings around having more children and how to grieve and heal with your spouse - especially when the way you cope, grieve, and heal is very different from one another. Keep listening to hear more from Mike and I as we navigate this complex question.  The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, we are touching on a question that so many of you have asked and I myself have struggled with as well and that is, how do I find myself again? After so much loss, it can be so difficult to figure out where we even fit in the world because we often feel a huge blow to our confidence after experiencing something hard or unexpected. We internalize feelings of guilt and we blame ourselves for not doing things differently. While guilt is a totally normal response to grief, it's so important that we talk about it and let it out. And that's why, in this episode, we are going to be discussing identity attachment, increased emotion due to grief, and a change in values. I also want to remind you that grief can come from any type of loss, not just a death. So, remember that your feelings are valid, you are certainly not alone, and you are worthy of joy. Keep listening to learn more about the steps you can take and the tools you can use to start finding yourself again. The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

TW: Pregnancy loss content Welcome to episode one of the Healing Her podcast! I am so excited to be here and I am so honored that you are in this space with me. I have been on the internet now for well over a decade and while there are some of you who have been with me since my blog days, there are also some of you who are just joining me for the first time. A lot has happened between then and now so I'd like to take some time today to catch you up. As you know, this is called the Healing Her podcast which means we are going to learn to navigate our grief together so that we can move forward in joy. Part of going through grief is talking about the things we've been through, so that's what I'll be sharing with you today. Although my grief and the things that caused my grief have completely changed who I am as a person, I have found healing. This is not to say that my healing was easy and in fact, I continue to work on healing today, however that's what this community is all about. It's about support, learning, and growing.  In this episode, I will be sharing my experience with no longer being a parent to my adopted children as well as a traumatic miscarriage that followed. If any of this resonates with your story, I want you to know that you are not alone. I see you, I feel, and I am here with you. Keep listening for more. The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I'm Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let's break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome to my brand new podcast, Healing Her! Have you ever found yourself lost in the maze of life's challenges, desperately searching for a path to healing? If so, you are in the right place. This podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We are diving deep into the world of healing in a way that's as relatable as chatting with your best friend. Keep listening as we break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve. Consider this podcast a guide on your journey to wellness!  Stay tuned for more episodes! Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! While it feels so surreal to be sharing this with all you, I am so excited to announce that I am 10 and a half weeks pregnant! This has been such an unexpected blessing in our lives that we are so grateful for and that's why in this […] The post #39 I Am Pregnant  appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! What many of my listeners might not know is that I usually have my guests choose each week's “I Am” statement and today, I am so thrilled to have the one and only Dave Hollis on the show to talk about what it means to be a work […] The post #38 I Am a Work in Progress with Dave Hollis appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! To preface today's episode, I'd like to say that a big part of my healing journey has been learning to feel safe with myself again. I'm often asked how I feel safe with my body after my body has betrayed me and after I've gone through trauma. It […] The post #37 I Am Safe With Myself with Dr. Hillary McBride appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome to The I Am Podcast! Today, it is a pleasure to be speaking with Carlos Whittaker, a hope dealer who spends the majority of his time telling stories on stages and phone screens across the world that lead people towards action. Carlos is a People's Choice Award winner, the author of three books, and […] The post #36 I Am Walking with People, Not Standing On Issues with Carlos Whittaker appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! Today, I am so excited to be chatting with my dear friend Jenica Parcell, an infertility coach whose openness about her own personal journey with infertility has helped me through mine. Jenica is now a mom of two but provides support to many women who have experienced or […] The post #35 I Am Not Alone In Infertility appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome to the second episode of season two of The I Am Podcast! One of the biggest questions I get asked is how I make friends as an adult even though having friends is something that I've always struggled with. In high school, not only were all of my friends guys but after I got […] The post #34 I Am Making Friends as an Adult with Natalie Franke appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to the I Am Podcast! I am so excited to kick off season two of the show and give you a little update of what I've been up to for the past four months! This summer, my husband, Mike, and I spent some time in Hawaii. We knew that Hawaii is where we […] The post #33 I Am Not Too Late or Too Far Behind appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome to another episode of The I Am Podcast! Today, I will be sharing the second of four book club nights for my brand new book, I Am Here! These book club nights – which are a chance for everyone to come together and take part in a discussion about the topics covered in the […] The post #32 I Am Reframing My Thoughts… appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! Today, I am sharing with you the first of four book club nights for my brand new book, I Am Here! These book club nights – which are a chance for everyone to come together and take part in a discussion about the topics covered in I Am […] The post #31 I Am Restored – Walking Forward Through Pain with Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome to another episode of The I Am Podcast! Today is such a special day because my new book, I Am Here, is officially out in the world and I am so excited to share it with you. Not only did this book allow me to find clarity and shift from fear to freedom in […] The post #30 I Am a Recovering “Good Girl” – How Being Good and Being Powerless Were Never Supposed to be the Same appeared first on The Shine Project.

Welcome back to The I Am Podcast! I am so excited to introduce you to Dr. Julie Hanks who is not only a licensed psychotherapist but an assistant professor, content creator, author, and host of the Ask Dr. Julie Hanks podcast. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Hanks is empowering women to prioritize their […] The post #29 I Am Making a Faith Transition with Dr. Julie Hanks appeared first on The Shine Project.