Podcast appearances and mentions of ashley spivey

Olivia and Jenny sit down with Ashley Spivey and Alexa Spivey to discuss their relationships as sisters and the support they provide to each other. They talk about their childhood nicknames, their close bond, and how they supported each other through their father's passing. They also discuss their ambitious nature and where it comes from, as well as their upbringing in a small town in North Carolina. The conversation highlights the importance of family and the resilience they have shown in difficult times. In this conversation, Alexa and Ashley Spivey discuss their experiences with loss and grief, including the death of their father and the loss of Ashley's son, CJ (listen to Ashley's episode about CJ here). They share how these experiences have shaped their lives and relationships, and how they have found support and healing through their sisterhood. They also discuss the importance of mental health and self-care, and how they use their platforms to raise awareness and support others who are going through similar experiences.

Episode 62: Advocacy after Loss with Ashley Spivey @ashleyspivey Join Rachael this week as she chats with Ashley Spivey, a former contestant on The Bachelor, turned advocate and online content creator! Ashley has used her platform to advocate for various causes, including stillbirth prevention and paid family leave for stillbirth families. Since October is Infant Loss and Awareness month, Ashley shares her own personal journey of infertility and loss openly on social media and talks about how she aims to raise awareness and promote empathy.  Inside this episode: Ashley discusses her transition from reality TV (The Bachelor!!!) to social media. How Ashley uses her platform to talk about fun and serious: politics, books, recipes, parenting, loss, and so much more! The importance of transparency and trust in content and the misconceptions about influencers and their work. How she manages sharing her daughter's life on social media: the challenges, hate, comments, need for boundaries, and respect from followers. Ashley's experience with infertility and loss, stillbirth, and anxiety during pregnancy, and how she's keeping her son CJ's memory alive How to support someone who has experienced loss.  Learn about the advocacy work being done for stillbirth prevention. And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Ashley's Instagram: @ashleyspivey Information on The Shine for Autumn Act: https://www.shineforautumnact.org/  The Rainbow Clinic in NYC and LA: https://www.pushpregnancy.org/rainbow-clinic App- Count the Kicks Ashley's Book Rec: Mayluna: A Novel  If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram!

October marks Pregnancy and Infant loss Awareness Month. Though research indicates that miscarriages impact 1 in 4 people, we know that that number is probably far greater as that reflects only what is reported. We also know that this experience is devastating, no matter how many people the experience touches.Recorded live during our annual thought leader event in New York City, The Diversity of Infertility, this episode breaks the silence around stories of stillbirth, pregnancy loss, healing, and hope.We dive deeply into the personal journeys of former ABC's “The Bachelor” contestants — Whitney Bischoff Angel, the winner of season 19, and contestant Ashley Spivey of season 15 — as they share their experiences with pregnancy loss and stillbirth in front of a live audience. Whitney, the first fertility nurse in the Bachelor franchise history, opens up about her heartbreaking path through multiple miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy, and the quiet struggles faced by those in similar situations. Ashley advocates for stillbirth prevention, most recently with her call to support “The Shine for Autumn Act”, emphasizing the need for greater awareness, paid leave for parents grieving stillbirth, and enhanced societal support. She reveals the emotional impact of her own stillbirth with her son CJ, and the importance of capturing the fleeting moments.Clinical Therapist Dr. Alice Domar, Chief Compassion Officer for Inception Fertility at the Prelude Network, joins to shed light on the staggering statistics surrounding pregnancy loss and the lack of psychological support available. She calls for societal rituals to acknowledge these losses, underscoring the need for open conversations about grief and healing.While there may be no rulebook for loss, sharing our stories can pave the way for healing and connection.This powerful episode is presented by the Prelude Network, a leading network of fertility clinics in North America with 90 plus locations providing compassionate care at every step of the patient journey. For more visit preludefertility.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Fresh Story, season 4, episode 6 October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we're honored to hold space for these profound stories. These stories may be of grief, but they are also of hope, resilience, and most of all, unconditional love. As a reminder, be gentle with your heart, and if you are not able to listen to this episode at the moment, we understand and we are holding you close. We know these conversations will change you as they have changed us. Ashley Spivey is like the older sister that you always wanted, and never know how much you needed, until you meet her, and you wonder how you ever survived without her. Ashley is one of those rare gem humans who is an actual angel on earth. She spends her time on the internet helping people, educating people, and making sure everyone feels supported, heard, and validated. I've been following Ashley for years, as she has wonderful book recommendations, and I remember how excited I was for her when she announced she was pregnant. And then, months later, Ashley shared that her son CJ had been stillborn on November 26th, 2020. My heart dropped. In true form, Ashley shared her experience of losing CJ with honesty, authenticity, and reverence for her grief and unconditional love for her son. When I think of Ashley, I think of the quote, “maybe you've been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved,” and Ashley has dedicated her life to honoring CJ by changing the world in major ways, including working on bills to change policy for bereavement leave for parents, and education support on stillbirth. I talked to Ashley about leaving the hospital without her son, the impact of social media on processing CJ's death, pregnancy after loss, and how she connects with CJ every day. I'm so proud of Ashley for using her voice to honor CJ and to support so many people. It's an honor to know Ashley and hold space for CJ's story. This conversation will change you, as it has changed us. Ashley, thank you for sharing CJ with us. We will remember him always. You can learn more about Ashley on Instagram.

This week, Kate starts with a quick personal update (but is still on mat leave) and is sharing a pre-recorded episode with Ashley Spivey, an incredible influencer and women's advocate Kate has followed for over a decade ever since her stint on Brad Womack's season of The Bachelor. They reminisce about the early days when Bachelor Nation Twitter was fun, how she's maintained an audience ever since the show, her experience nannying full-time, challenges of finding childcare, meeting their husbands at bars in NYC, etc. Then they venture into the inception of Spivey's Book Club, her current book recommendations, their favorite childhood books, and thoughts on Colleen Hoover, followed by a discussion about navigating pregnancy after loss, Ashley's advocacy with the Stillbirth Prevention Act, her perspective on motherhood, and so much more. Enjoy!PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM to ask your member of Congress to support the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Pre-order my book, One in a Millennial here!Listen to the podcast on Amazon Music!BÉIS (base) is offering our listeners 15% off your first purchase by visiting BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 15% off your first purchase.Evelyn & Bobbie is giving Be There in Five listeners an exclusive discount code to try Evelyn & Bobbie bras, risk-free, for yourself! Use code BETHEREINFIVE on EvelynBobbie.com for $15 off your first bra. That's EvelynBobbie.com (spelled “Bobbie”) with code BETHEREINFIVE for $15 off your first bra.Now Sugar-Free— Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to LIQUID-IV.COM and use code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout.Elevate your summer looks and get 15% off your first pair when you go to paireyewear.com/BETHEREINFIVE.Get to know your nutrients on a deeper level with 30% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/BETHEREINFIVE to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ to your subscription today.

Ashley Spivey has two boys with Autism. She has a history of working with individuals with developmental disabilities in both the residential and day program setting. As a teenager, Ashley would babysit kids with special needs. She also has a brother with special needs and her mother worked with children with autism. She has been […]

Ashley Spivey has two boys with Autism. She has a history of working with individuals with developmental disabilities in both the residential and day program setting. As a teenager, Ashley would babysit kids with special needs. She also has a brother with special needs and her mother worked with children with autism. She has been […] The post Ashley Spivey with High-Five Society, Carie Shugart with The Arena Recovery Community Center and Lauren Samanie with Faithful Hands VA appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

(SPOILERS) Today's Daily Roundup covers some Bachelor Nation news, Ashley Spivey has her baby, 90210 and college football intersecting, and your college football playoff analysis. Ads:Storyworth - Save $10 off your first purchase First Leaf Wines - Get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shippingMusic written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

*** TRIGGER WARNING: this post mentions pregnancy loss. Please listen with care. ***It's Love Fest time!

In this episode, Sharon talks with social activist Ashley Spivey about how American Samoa became a U.S. territory. While we all grew up learning facts about states in our history and government classes, U.S. territories are often left out of the conversation. Sharon talks about how American Samoa became of interest to the U.S., and how the South Pacific Ocean archipelago is represented in government. Of course, no Sharon Says So episode would be complete without a few fun facts, and Sharon has plenty to share about this tropical territory! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This season sure has an interesting cast of characters…and we are not lacking in strong options on all of them! Join us for Survivor Season 17 Episodes 4, 5, and 6 as we discuss Survivor fever dreams, challenge hacks, and merge predictions. Plus, we speculate on what kind of Survivor arc we would have as contestants. For Camille, it would be bossy leadership in shelter building and initiating Never-Have-I-Ever late into the night thus getting eliminated early, and Whitney laying low and thus forgotten about, allowing her to make it decently far into the game as a sleeper. As always, Bachelor News at the start of the episode where we discuss Rachel Lindsay and Ashley Spivey stepping away from Bachelor Nation, skeevy Reality Steve, and Katie's second terrible promo. Support the show

Juliet is joined by former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Ashley Spivey to discuss the Chris Harrison controversy and what they’d like to see change in the franchise (2:22). Then they talk about Ashley’s book club and what they’ve both been reading (32:21). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Ashley Spivey

(SPOILERS)  I begin by discussing tonight’s live with Ashley Spivey and previewing today’s episode.  Then Taylor joins me (9:40) to talk about everything going on in the franchise right now, including Chris Harrison’s interview with Rachel Lindsay, does Taylor think he should lose his job altogether, being anti-racist, accountability vs cancel culture, BIPOC contestants’ not feeling comfortable in this franchise and on this show, her exhaustion level dealing with hate online directed at black contestants, her thoughts on Rachael Kirkconnell’s apology, where the franchise goes from here, and we end with an NSFW conversation about her OnlyFans account.     Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

This episode contains a discussion on eating disorders. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, call the National Eating Disorder Association hotline at 1-800-931-2237 or visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-supportWelcome to Tayshia’s 4th week as the Bachelorette! And wouldn’t you know it, that just happens to be Very Sad Personal Story week -- not to mention I’m Starting To Fall In Love week. Like very romantic clockwork.Here to help us unpack all the drama and trauma is friend of the pod and cohost of the forthcoming Bachelor podcast “Baby Got Bach,” Brett Vergara!Our call to action this week:Good friend of the pod Ashley Spivey lost her baby over Thanksgiving weekend. In addition to this inexplicably cruel and painful loss, she has also experienced harassment from the anti-vaxx community. If you want to donate in Ashley and her baby CJ’s names, we’d like to suggest the Star Legacy Foundation, which funds research about stillbirth, and provides families dealing with the grief of pregnancy loss with resources, education and support. https://starlegacyfoundation.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(SPOILERS) I begin by briefly going over last night’s IG live with Ashley Spivey a couple notes happening in Bachelor world.  Then Emma and Claire join me (5:29) to talk about this week’s “Bachelorette” episode, how they’ve viewed the Clare/Tayshia double “Bachelorette” this season, the fan base getting more and more toxic, and how they choose to cover rumors/stories regarding this franchise, including a recent one we’ve recently spoke on about. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: United Harvest – www.UnitedHarvest.com promo code: STEVE for 20% off orders $50 or more

Well, at least we got to witness one peaceful transfer of power in this nation last night.It’s not the one we hoped for, personally, but hey. It’s something.We took a brief break from watching the votes trickle in in Georgia and Pennsylvania to watch Clare conclude her Bachelorette journey and pass the sceptre to Tayshia. And to talk about the big, climactic episode, and, obviously, election feelings, we’re joined by Bachelor alum, commentator, podcaster, and politics buff Ashley Spivey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(SPOILERS) I begin by discussing last night’s IG live with Ashley Spivey that for whatever reason did not save to my IGTV.  Then Carly joins me (6:15) to go over her whirlwind “romance” with “Bachelorette” contestant Yosef Aborady that started last month and abruptly ended after a weekend together Oct. 9th-11th in Florida.  We talk about how it started, what they talked about, the weekend in Florida, the racy video he sent her that clearly wasn’t meant for her, and what’s happened since.  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Lunya – www.Lunya.co promo code:  STEVEGIFT for $20 towards your first purchase of $100 Magic Spoon – www.MagicSpoon.com/STEVE promo code: STEVE for free shipping

On this month’s podcast we have Dr. Ashley Spivey, Executive Director of Kenah Consulting and enrolled member of the Pamukey Indian Tribe. We start out talking about Ashley continuing her family legacy of maintaining her community’s heritage through material culture. Dr. Spivey also talks about the recent recognition of 7 Virginia tribes despite Virginia’s *paper genocide* and their historic erasure. While normally only recognized related to the first English settlements in America as the Powhatan Chiefdom, she discusses Virginia tidewater Indigenous communities’ long and vibrant role throughout American history. Finally we discuss her current work through Kenah Consulting to build tribal capacity in Virginia and across the US to support sovereignty and self-determination. They assist in building lasting capacity through federal acknowledgement, land claims, natural resource rights, cultural resource management planning, program development, and grant writing. Photos include a photo of Dr. Spivey, a photo of the front façade of the Pamunkey Indian Museum and Cultural Center, and two photos from archaeological excavations at the Raymond Bush Site on the Reservation. This research was funded through the Society for American Archaeology Native America Graduate Student Scholarship and formed the foundation of her dissertation research. The two photos from this excavation include one of Dr. Spivey and her grandfather, Warren Cook, and one of the excavation team comprised of Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribal members and a William and Mary colleague.  Links https://kenahconsulting.com/about/ Mashantucket Pequot - Episode 12- https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices/12 Nation-Building After Federal Recognition - Episode 14- https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices/14 https://www.linkedin.com/company/43338318/admin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-atkins-spivey-374a6566/ Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncil Lyle Lyle.Balenquah@gmail.com Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

On this month's podcast we have Dr. Ashley Spivey, Executive Director of Kenah Consulting and enrolled member of the Pamukey Indian Tribe. We start out talking about Ashley continuing her family legacy of maintaining her community's heritage through material culture. Dr. Spivey also talks about the recent recognition of 7 Virginia tribes despite Virginia's *paper genocide* and their historic erasure. While normally only recognized related to the first English settlements in America as the Powhatan Chiefdom, she discusses Virginia tidewater Indigenous communities' long and vibrant role throughout American history. Finally we discuss her current work through Kenah Consulting to build tribal capacity in Virginia and across the US to support sovereignty and self-determination. They assist in building lasting capacity through federal acknowledgement, land claims, natural resource rights, cultural resource management planning, program development, and grant writing. Photos include a photo of Dr. Spivey, a photo of the front façade of the Pamunkey Indian Museum and Cultural Center, and two photos from archaeological excavations at the Raymond Bush Site on the Reservation. This research was funded through the Society for American Archaeology Native America Graduate Student Scholarship and formed the foundation of her dissertation research. The two photos from this excavation include one of Dr. Spivey and her grandfather, Warren Cook, and one of the excavation team comprised of Pamunkey and Mattaponi tribal members and a William and Mary colleague.  Links https://kenahconsulting.com/about/ Mashantucket Pequot - Episode 12- https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices/12 Nation-Building After Federal Recognition - Episode 14- https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices/14 https://www.linkedin.com/company/43338318/admin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-atkins-spivey-374a6566/ Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncil Lyle Lyle.Balenquah@gmail.com Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular Find this show on the educational podcast app, Lyceum.fm!

Past Bachelor contestant, Ashley Spivey, is an open book as she spills the Bachelor Nation tea! She tells so many secrets, such as how the girls really felt about Brad, the show’s torturous methods to make great TV, what it’s like to live in a house full of women whose periods have synched up, and the deets about Chris Harrison – is he shady? In addition to dishing about reality TV and dropping a bomb that leaves me speechless, Ashley also talks about how being on the Bachelor changed her, how she changed the show, and what life is like beyond rose ceremonies. So join me for the most dramatic (and hilarious) episode ever!

It’s 2007. The era of sweetheart necklines, poorly-structured empire waists, and, of course, the most hated man in America. No, not George W. Bush. Brad Womack, the slow-talking, monotone, chiseled Texan who walked onto our TV screens and away with zero lady hearts. This week, we dive deep into his TWO seasons with Ashley Spivey. Ashley has been a vocal part of Bachelor Nation for so long that it’s almost hard to remember where it all began -- as a contestant on Brad Womack’s second season of The Bachelor. Our calls to action this week:Riot Ribs feeds people and protesters in Portland, Oregon. Find $riotribs on CashApp or @riotribs on Venmo.Oregon Justice Center is fighting for criminal justice reform and providing legal services: https://ojrc.info/donate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time to relive all the drama from Brad Womack’s season! Ashley hangs out with some of the unforgettable ladies from Brad’s cast.  Michelle Money spills the tea on locking Brad in a room!  Plus, an update on her daughter.  We have an honest discussion with Ashley Spivey about inclusion in the franchise and how the show has evolved.  And First KISS Ever, LaNease Adams talks to us about the impact of being a Black cast member early in the franchise.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In Mini Episode 55, Sarah Saba Cetra (@bookedinadvance) shares Middle Eastern books on her TBR list, books from a publisher we both love (Riverhead), and we both share how coronavirus is impacting our reading. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How coronavirus is impacting both of our reading. How Sarah barely read at all during law school and what (specific book and specific person) eventually got her back into reading. Sarah’s 2 reading goals for this year (including focusing on reading more Middle Eastern authors). The 3 Middle Eastern books on Sarah’s TBR list. An ode to Riverhead Books (the publisher). Sarah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Beautiful Souls by Eyal Press | Buy from Amazon [10:45] Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | Buy from Amazon [13:55] Two NEW Books She Loves We Wish You Luck by Caroline Zancan (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [16:13] Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson | Buy from Amazon [19:45] One Book She DIDN’T Love Women Talking by Miriam Toews | Buy from Amazon [] One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About Sisters by Daisy Johnson (Release Date: August 25, 2020) | Buy from Amazon [26:51]  Other Books Mentioned It Sounded Better In My Head by Nina Kenwood | Buy from Amazon [4:24] Hour of the Assassin by Matthew Quirk | Buy from Amazon [5:16] The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [6:51] Our Women on the Ground by Zahra Hankir | Buy from Amazon [9:24] How Does it Feel to Be a Problem? by Moustafa Bayoumi | Buy from Amazon [9:24] Apeirogon by Colum McCann | Buy from Amazon [9:24] A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler | Buy from Amazon [17:10] Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson | Buy from Amazon [21:17] Other Links Ashley Spivey Podcast Ep. 47: Caroline Zancan (Author of We Wish You Luck) About Sarah Instagram Sarah was an avid reader until she hit law school, where she read maybe 2 books per year for the three years she was a student, and the year after she graduated. After following Ashley Spivey for Bachelor-related reasons, and she found Sarah’s Bookshelves Live and got back into the swing of regularly reading.   She is currently a legal writer living in Pittsburgh, where she’s just become a regular at her neighborhood indie bookstore. She also likes to embroider while listening to audiobooks. Next Episode Full length episode featuring Holly Root, Literary Agent and Owner of Root Literary (airing Wednesday, April 29). Support the Podcast Support on PatreonWhen you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/month, get bonus podcast episodes and other goodies! ShareIf you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe …wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and ReviewSearch for “Sarah’s Bookshelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts!

(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about Ashley Spivey and I’s Sunday night IG live show & next week’s “unexpected” podcast, I give my thoughts on Peter’s 4 podcast appearances released on Tuesday and one answer I found really interesting (2:47), my EXCLUSIVE in regards to info on “Bachelorette” filming plans (9:34).  Then Courtney joins me to talk about her pregnancy, her engagement, Peter’s season, IG influencing, so many Bachelor Nation writing books like she did, how difficult that process was, and much, much more (24:18).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Magic Spoon – MagicSpoon.com/STEVE use the code STEVE for free shipping Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

I begin by talking about the IG Live show Ashley Spivey and I are doing on Sunday nights at 8 ET and a little more about Colton's candidness in his book. Then Emily joins me to talk about how she got her start (14:24), the change in how "tabloids" have covered stories over the years (19:57), magazine vs online (22:30), how subjects are breaking their own stories now (24:27), having "exclusives" (32:42), what she took from interviewing Colton for her podcast this week (43:15), and we end by talking about her love for Dawson's Creek (56:20). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: ThredUp – ThredUp.com/STEVE for 30% off your first order

We start by talking about Ashley's travel schedule in the new year, me now copying her husband Steve's facial cleansing routine (5:03), and training my dog Luka on her ramp (12:34). Then Elisse in Idaho joins us to talk about her infertility issues that have been going on for way too long (15:30). Then Emily in Idaho wants to know what to do about her sister who ran up $40k of credit card debt on their grandmother's cards (52:35). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”

(SPOILERS)  Ashley and I begin by talking about cheating in relationships and the crazy ways people have been caught.  Then caller Katie in Florida joins us to talk about an unfortunate hook up incident that happened over Thanksgiving weekend (12:51).  Then Ashley & I answer your questions you had emailed in to her, going in all sorts of different directions.  There are some “Bachelor” spoilers in there so you’ve been warned (50:31).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.” 

Ashley and I first start talking about how I don't understand the NY street system and that I think I'd get it if I looked at a grid. Then caller Rachel in NY joins us to talk about how financially caring for her mother has started to set her own life back (8:52). Then Renee in Fresno joins us to discuss how a DUI she got last year has completely turned her life upside down (44:31). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”

Ashley and I first start talking about her recent trip to Miami and seeing Ashley Rosenbaum. Then caller Jessica in Texas discusses the infertility problems she and her husband have been having, which then leads to Ashley speaking more about her miscarriage from a few months ago (6:07). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”

Back in August, we were in Philadelphia to talk about episode two of the first ever season of The Bachelor. We had a great time in the home of Gritty to talk about the first appearance of Bachelor fantasy dates with former contestant, Ashley Spivey and to play a game of ‘Who Said It?’ with Ashley and friend of the pod, Brett Vergara. We will be releasing the rest of the live shows as podcasts, so stay tuned for those! And for fans in the New York area, we will be returning to The Bell House in Brooklyn for a live show on Thursday November 21, recapping another classic episode from the first season of The Bachelor. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/here-to-make-friends-live-tickets-67254759797 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kaytee and Meredith are chatting again this week and we’re talking books and celebrities. Kaytee was apparently recording in a tunnel, so… sorry about that! We’ve got it sorted out and it won’t happen again, but we can’t re-record, because then it’s stale and boring. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: stalking the UPS guy and the perfect way to meet other moms in a new setting! Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We’re only doing two books a piece because these Book Bar episodes get really long otherwise! We’ve got an update for you on our Slow But Steady reads as well, what progress looks like for us. We are loving having you chime in for what you’re reading for this challenge. This week we’re discussing a few emails from listeners about their thoughts on Slow But Steady. For our deep dive, we are chatting about the ninth category for the Currently Reading Challenge: a book pressed by a celebrity. There are a billion celebrities pressing books into our hands these days! Finally, this week, we Belly Up to the Book Bar with Erin House, who tells us about her 5-star reads and we’ve got a bushel and a peck of titles to fill her cart! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  . . . . . 1:23 - A Better Man by Louise Penny 3:12 - Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (actually book #8, doh!) 3:21 - How The Light Gets In by Louise Penny (actually book #9, whoops!) 5:11 - The Currently Reading 2019 Reading Challenge 5:55 - Episode 45 with Abbey Lile-Taylor 6:00 - Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgarriff and Georgia Hardstark 6:18 - My Favorite Murder Podcast 9:36 - Arlo Finch in the Lake of the Moon by John August 9:39 - Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire by John August 9:53 - Launch Podcast with John August 12:40 - Episode 43 with Amanda Espinoza 12:57 - Red Rising by Pierce Brown 13:16 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 16:59 - Before She Was Found by Heather Gudenkauf 20:08 - The Bookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan 21:06 - Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 21:34 - North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 21:39 - On Writing by Stephen King 22:49 - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt 22:53 - The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill 22:57 - Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 22:59 - The Stand by Stephen King 23:36 - Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown 26:30 - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 26:32 - Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 28:55 - Ashley Spivey on Instagram for her #spiveys

Cru Wilmington Team Leader Ashley Spivey joins us at the weekly meeting of Cru to share about “The Gospel and Freedom.”

In this episode, Ashley and I first begin by talking about the 90210 reboot, something I've been very impressed with. I set my expectations low, and they've surpassed them. Then one of our favorite calls ever, as a married interracial couple Shelby and Malik join us to talk about how Shelby's parents have basically disowned her once she started her relationship with a black man. It's incredibly disheartening to hear, but these two have handled it about as well as you could possibly imagine. Loved hearing their story (7:39). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”  

In this episode, Ashley first joins me to talk about the movie premiere in Canada she recently attended, then how she started helping the #ClearTheLists campaign (3:51). Then caller Lori in Charlotte joins us to talk about her real douchebag of an ex-boyfriend that she caught two-timing her (12:40). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”

Could this have been the greatest Bachelorette finale ever? We’re pretty comfortable throwing around that superlative after last night’s episode. We bow down to our hero, Hannah, who has gone through one of the most intense personal transformations we’ve seen on this franchise. We’re joined by friend of the pod, Ashley Spivey to talk about this emotional finale and why Jed is proof that dating men in your twenties sucks.Do you want MORE Here To Make Friends? Check out our video series! It’s a little different from the podcast - every week, we highlight standout moments from each episode and award superlatives. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/huffpost See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first caller, Anne in Montana, tells a story of a horrible Human Resources nightmare that she’s dealing with at work (3:38).  Then Laura Anderson, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in domestic violence, joins us to discuss Mandy in Philadelphia’s call from last Thursday’s podcast, as well as discussing Luke P. this season (33:31). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled “Blink.”

(SPOILERS) We start the show by reading an email from a reader who was a victim of domestic abuse. Then (SPOILER) I talk about Monday and Tuesday's "Bachelorette" finale (6:53). Finally, Ashley Spivey and I talk to caller Mandy from Philadelphia who recently was involved in a domestic dispute with her husband earlier this year that landed him in jail. We discuss the ramifications of it, how it affects their children, where they're at now, and what she plans on doing moving forward (15:58). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

In which I interview Dr. Ashley Spivey concerning Native Virginian history, culture, influence, as well as past, present, and future Native concerns.

Surprise! We’re here with a special bonus episode of Here to Make Friends, taped from a live panel about feminism and reality dating television shows at The Wing in DUMBO. We were joined by two special guests, Ashley Spivey, former 'Bachelor' contestant and current critic of the franchise, and Mila Holifield, one of the star daters on Netflix’s Dating Around. They talked about their experiences on reality dating TV and then delved into the topic of how the genre can evolve.We started Here To Make Friends because we watched 'The Bachelor' franchise, like so many other Americans, and we wanted to talk about the questions the show brings up about feminism and the antiquated tropes around dating, sex, and courtship. Now that the show has been on for a while, and other more consciously progressive dating shows have come and gone, we wanted to talk about the endgame. Where can feminism take reality dating TV and The Bachelor? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode, Ashley joins me to discuss the spoilers regarding “Game of Thrones,” even though I’ve never seen an episode.  We cover this past Sunday’s episode, so if you haven’t watched yet, you’ve been warned.  Our only caller this episode is Katie from FL who joins us to talk about dating when she knows she doesn’t want kids (11:33).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 18, Ashley joins me and we take a trip down memory lane discussing the 2010 Reality Steve Dating Contest that ended up being a disaster.  Then we are joined by our first caller, Courtney in Pittsburgh who tells her story of overcoming a heroin addiction (18:33).  Caller #2 is Lisa in Virginia who share her story about being catfished (47:17).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." 

In Episode 14, Lindsey J. Palmer (author of Otherwise Engaged) joins me to talk about her book and her reading and writing life. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Lindsey’s interviews with Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton (from Friday Night Lights). Authors pulling from real life for their fiction…and how that impacts their real life friends and family. Lindsey’s experience writing a novel (her second, If We Lived Here) that pulled parts from her own marriage. If Lindsey is able to choose a favorite of her own books. How Lindsey manages to write novels with a full-time job and a two year old child. When Lindsey fits in reading time. Lindsey’s Go-To Authors. Why publication day is both the best and worst day of authors’ lives. What Lindsey thinks of the term “chick lit”. Lindsey’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give by Ada Calhoun (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [19:55] The Divorce Papers by Susan Rieger (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:08] Two NEW Books She Loves Joy Enough by Sarah McColl | Buy from Amazon [26:01] There, There by Tommy Orange | Buy from Amazon [27:42] One Book She Didn’t Love A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [29:40] One Upcoming Releases She’s Excited About Normal People by Sally Rooney (April 16) | Buy from Amazon [32:31] Other Books Mentioned Pretty in Ink by Lindsey J. Palmer | Buy from Amazon [8:29] Holly Banks Full of Angst by Julie Valerie (Release Date: November 1) | Buy from Amazon[17:45] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:14] The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante | Buy from Amazon [18:31] The Outline Trilogy by Rachel Cusk | Buy from Amazon [18:43] The Heirs by Susan Rieger | Buy from Amazon [24:59] The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [25:30] The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz | Buy from Amazon [28:46] Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney | Buy from Amazon [32:31] Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [39:27] Other Links #SpiveysClub Facebook Group Episode 7: Ashley Spivey (where she recommends Otherwise Engaged) Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, NY The Wedding Toast I’ll Never Give (Ada Calhoun’s essay for the New York Times Modern Love section) Winter 2019 Book Preview podcast episode Annie Jones from the From the Front Porch podcast About Lindsey Author Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook After a childhood spent devouring every book and magazine I could get my hands on and dreaming up stories that took place along the Oregon Trail, I left the suburbs of Boston to attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As an English major and Benjamin Franklin Honors Scholar, I continued devouring every book and magazine I could get my hands on and dreaming up stories (most of which didn’t take place along the Oregon Trail). Post-college, I shipped out to bucolic Vermont to teach creative writing and Pilates to high school kids at a summer arts camp. There, I picked blueberries, ran across rolling hills, and realized I was not nearly mature enough to be teaching anyone much of anything. And so I moved to Manhattan and broke into magazine publishing, starting at Glamour and then moving on to Redbook and next Self, where I was Features Editor. I worked on stories about relationships and sex, parenting, social activism, career and finances, and well-being; I interviewed the occasional V.I.P. (including Michelle Obama and both Kyle Chandler and Connie Britton, a.k.a. Coach and Mrs. Taylor for Friday Night Lights fans); and I gathered material for what would eventually become my debut novel, PRETTY IN INK. After nearly a decade in publishing, I decided I was finally ready to try my hand at teaching again. So I waved goodbye to magazines and began my Master’s of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. I took classes on Shakespeare and adolescent literature, and talked books with teenagers. I then joined the faculty of NEST+m, a Manhattan public high school, as the A.P. Literature and Creative Writing teacher, plus advisor of the literary magazine, the yearbook, and National Honor Society. During my three years of teaching, I aspired to be a slightly more down-to-earth reincarnation of my favorite fictional teacher, Miss Jean Brody. These days, I work as a scriptwriter at BrainPOP, an animated educational site for kids. I spend my days researching topics as diverse as Nuclear Fusion, Emily Dickinson, and the Tuskegee Airmen, and then translating what I’ve learned into an engaging, narrative format. My scripts get made into short films to be shown in classrooms grades 4-10, nationwide and around the world. I live in Brooklyn, NY with my husband and 1-year-old daughter. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

She doesn’t take crap from anyone and her name is Ashley Spivey.  You may remember her from Season 15 of The Bachelor or from being outspoken on social media regarding sexual harassment of contestants on the show. Spivey proves there is so much more to the women on this show. She opens up about her experience of being an adolescent child of divorce, being in an abusive relationship for 4 years, a sexual assault as a college freshmen, and how it feels to now be in a healthy marriage. 

In Episode 17, Ashley joins me to first talk about the last podcast we did and her clever Spotify playlist she made for me. Then caller Nancy in NC joins us to talk about the suicide of her grandfather and the effect it's had on her along with a pregnancy struggle she had (6:45). Then Beth in NY calls in to talk about her 15 year old daughter recently being diagnosed with depression (33:58). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 12, Hannah from @BookNerdNative talks about moving her book collection and shares her three 2019 reading goals! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights How Hannah purged her physical book collection before moving. How Sarah originally got converted into a strictly e-reader. Why Sarah had to buy books to fill her shelves when she moved. On only buying books you’ve already read and loved. Hannah’s three reading goals for 2019. The rule of thumb for how many pages you need to read per day to read a certain number of books a year. A former Mormon’s (Hannah used to be a part of the Mormon church) thoughts on Educated by Tara Westover. Hannah co-signs one of Ashley Spivey’s recommendations. Hannah’s Book Recommendations Two OLD Books She Loves Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao | Buy from Amazon [13:12] In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park | Buy from Amazon [16:03] Two NEW Books She Loves The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [21:11] Educated by Tara Westover (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [25:43] One Book She Didn’t Love One Day in December by Josie Silver | Buy from Amazon [32:46] One Upcoming Release She’s Excited About Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams (Publication Date: March 19, 2019) | Buy from Amazon[36:16] Other Books Mentioned Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte | Buy from Amazon [4:09] The Secret History by Donna Tartt | Buy from Amazon [4:11] Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [7:29] 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke | Buy from Amazon [7:51] Without You, There Is No Us by Suki Kim (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [18:27] Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [23:33] The Mothers by Brit Bennett (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:19] An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:19] The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls | Buy from Amazon [26:22] The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvais Graves | Buy from Amazon [35:50] Option B by Sheryl Sandberg | Buy from Amazon [40:19] The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight | Buy from Amazon [40:22] Yes, Please by Amy Poehler | Buy from Amazon [40:59] Bossypants by Tina Fey | Buy from Amazon [41:01] The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson | Buy from Amazon [41:48] The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn | Buy from Amazon [43:38] Other Links The Stacks Podcast Tracey from The Stacks Podcast on What Should I Read Next? Podcast Winter 2019 Preview Podcast Book of the Month March 2019 Selections Author Brene Brown Author Hank Green “A Suspense Novelist’s Trail of Deceptions” in The New Yorker (article about Dan Mallory aka AJ Finn) About Hannah Instagram | Blog | Twitter  Hannah is a Michigander now living in the Land of the Long Leaf Pine, with her husband and daughter, enjoying Southern living to its fullest. She runs the book blog on Instagram called @booknerdnative and enjoys talking books with absolutely everyone. She also loves renting too many library books, anything with peanut butter in it, and of course, is always seeking her new favorite book to read. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

Time to get to the bottom of all the catty drama on this season of The Bachelor! Who's here for the right reasons? Who's vying for Bachelorette? Where's Elyse? We recap it all with our homegirl Ashley Spivey! We discuss: - Was Oneyka bullying Nicole? - Katie finally spilling the tea on the Cassie/Caelynn Bachelorette convo - Demi burying Courtney - Why we're not watching Hannah B as Bachelorette - Caelynn's terrible edit - Predictions for next week's two-part finale!   ASHLEY SPIVEY @ashleyspivey on Twitter & Instagram SUPPORT THE PODCAST We got merch y'all! Tshirts, tanks, sweatshirts, mugs, totebags, stickers! Order your 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose gear today at www.teespring.com/2blackgirls1rose CONNECT WITH US! Twitter: @2blkgirls1rose Instagram: @2blackgirls1rose Facebook: www.facebook.com/2blackgirls1rose Email us questions and feedback at 2blackgirls1rose@gmail.com  RATE & REVIEW If you love what you hear, rate and review 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose on Apple Podcasts! Here's how: 1. Subscribe to 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose in the Podcasts app on your iPhone. 2. While on the podcast page, scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section. 3. Tap five stars ;) then hit "Write a Review" below that. 4. Leave us some nice words and then hit "Send"!

In this episode, *cue Oprah voice* it’s Grace and Becca’s favorite things! We are taking our weekly obsessions to a new level. We talk about everything we are loving right now, from TV shows and podcasts, to beauty products and clothing. We didn’t want you to miss any of these recommendations, so we have listed every one of them in our Facebook group, so now is the perfect time to join! Also in this episode, Becca has a horrible book hangover from Ashley Spivey’s recommendation, The Idea of You, and Grace is gearing up for a yoga retreat.   For the full list of obsessions, CLICK HERE.   Books mentioned: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee The Seasonaires by Janna King   Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

It's our first bonus episode! And with no other than our favorite book lover, Ashley Spivey! We just couldn't get enough of her. Today we are talking all things the Bachelor (Becca thinks someone should write a dystopian book about what happens behind the scenes), books (including her favorite book instagrammers - get a notepad ready!), and seriously the weirdest questions you guys have ever asked (like..."Have you ever seen Leonardo Dicaprio from your apartment?").  We had a blast recording this episode with the help of a few margaritas. Make sure to follow Ashley at @ashleyspivey and join her book club!  Books mentioned The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast  

Ashley joins me to talk about her trip to Idaho last week.  Then Amanda in New Jersey calls in to say that her husband doesn’t last long during sex and the call goes completely off the rails (4:39).  Emily in Dallas then calls in with a very tough call about how husband’s comments about her weight has essentially ruined their marriage & sex life (44:30).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." 

In this episode, we are joined by our favorite fellow book lover, Ashley Spivey, to talk about this month's bookclub pick, 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne. Ashley runs a Facebook group bookclub with over 11,000 members, co-hosts the podcast He Said She Said, AND was on The Bachelor! We can't think of a better fit to help us talk about this month's book. Readers beware... by the end of this episode, you may just have a cart full of new books because Ashley's recommendations are endless! Also in this episode, Ashley is taking submissions for her book idea, Becca has injured herself (any doctors out there know what she's done?!), and Grace indulges in top-shelf mascara.We are also stoked to announce that Casey Balsham will be opening the live show with stand-up comedy! Because Ashley is amazing and we had so many questions for her, we are releasing a BONUS episode next Monday where we will talk all things books and The Bachelor. You can follow @ashleyspivey here and join her book club here! Sponsors: Care/Of: Take 50% off your first month of personalized vitamins by going to takecareof.com and entering code BOP50 at checkout. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your first kit by going to modernfertility.com/bop  Can't get enough Bad On Paper? Join our FB group for amazing book recs & more Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast

In Episode 7, Ashley Spivey (founder of #SpiveysClub Facebook Group and former Bachelor contestant) shares Galentine’s Day book recommendations and talks a bit of The Bachelorbehind-the-scenes! We had a lot to cover this week (including 3 extra book recommendations from Ashley!), so the episode as a little longer than you’re used to. But, I don’t think you’ll be mad about it! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights Surviving The Bachelor without being allowed to read. A bit of behind-the-scenes of The Bachelor & what it’s like to be a contestant on the show. Why Ashley doesn’t like reading books in advance of publication. Sarah’s favorite podcasts. Why Ashley rarely DNF’s books. Ashley’s dream job. Authors on social media (and some that are particularly good follows). Why Ashley doesn’t read books about The Bachelor anymore. Ashley’s Book Recommendations Four OLD Books She Loves Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka Brunt | Buy from Amazon [22:29] I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson | Buy from Amazon [25:01] Forever is the Worst Long Time by Camille Pagan | Buy from Amazon [27:37] Stay with Me by Ayobami Adebayo | Buy from Amazon [31:24] Two NEW Books She Loves Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering | Buy from Amazon [33:47] Matchmaking for Beginners by Maggie Dawson | Buy from Amazon [37:05] One Book She Didn’t Love The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (My Quick Thoughts) | Buy from Amazon [40:21] Two Upcoming Releases She’s Excited About Otherwise Engaged by Lindsey J. Palmer (Publication Date: February 26) | Buy from Amazon[43:52] The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvais Graves (Release Date: April 2, 2019) | Buy from Amazon [46:51] Other Books Mentioned Life of Pi by Yann Martel | Buy from Amazon [3:54] Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart | Buy from Amazon [10:34] Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Buy from Amazon [12:52] How to Walk Away by Katherine Center (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [13:04] It’s Not Okay: Turning Heartbreak into Happily Never After by Andi Dorfman | Buy from Amazon [18:18] The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | Buy from Amazon [22:02] The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:26] A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:44] The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [24:44] Life and Other Near-Death Experiences by Camille Pagan | Buy from Amazon [27:49] I Miss You When I Blink by Mary Laura Philpott | Buy from Amazon [29:29] Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Buy from Amazon [32:15] The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [35:47] The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman | Buy from Amazon [38:24] The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [41:15] All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr | Buy from Amazon [41:45] Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian | Buy from Amazon [41:45] On the Island by Tracey Garvais Graves | Buy from Amazon [46:59] The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang | Buy from Amazon [47:31] The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion | Buy from Amazon [47:40] Bachelor Nation by Amy Kauffman (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [49:21] The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [51:06] The Book of Essie by Meghan MacLean Weir (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [51:06] Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [51:16] American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld | Buy from Amazon [51:26] You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld (My Review) | Buy from Amazon [51:26] Other Links #SpiveysClub Facebook Group The Strand Bookstore in New York City Sarah’s 2018 Summer Reading Guide Some of Sarah’s Favorite Podcasts: From the Front Porch, Gladiator, Dirty John Camille Pagan Twitter and Instagram Emily Giffin Twitter (her Instagram is sadly private) The Stripe blog (Twitter, Instagram) Bad on Paper podcast (Instagram) The Tattooist of Auschwitz scandal Reality Steve About Ashley Facebook Group | Instagram | Twitter  Ashley is the founder of the #SpiveysClub Facebook Group and Book Club. She’s also co-host of the He Said, She Said Podcast sharing advice on life and love with Reality Steve. Prior to all that, she was a contestant on Season 15 of The Bachelor with Brad Womack. Support the Podcast Share - If you like the podcast, I’d love for you to share it with your reader friends…in real life and on social media (there’s easy share buttons at the bottom of this post!). Subscribe...wherever you listen to podcasts, so new episodes will appear in your feed as soon as they’re released. Rate and Review - Search for “Sarah’s Book Shelves” in Apple Podcasts…or wherever you listen to podcasts! Feedback - I want this podcast to fit what you’re looking for, so I truly do want your feedback! Please tell me (email me at sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com or DM me on social media) what you like, don’t like, want more of, want less of, etc. I’d also love to hear topics you’d like me to cover and guests you’d like to hear from.

It was a night of firsts on The Bachelor this week. First kiss, first voluntary departure, and first... loud fight about bullying at the cocktail party?On this episode, Claire and Emma are joined by Bachelor alum Ashley Spivey. They talk about Elyse’s decision to leave, what exactly the definition of a rumor is, and their own first kiss stories.Oh, and what happened to Kirpa’s chin?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ashley joins me to talk about how we don’t always have to have serious calls on this show.  Then our first caller, Catie in Connecticut, is gay and likes her best friend but doesn’t know what to do about it (5:20).  Then Adrienne in freezing Indiana joins to tell us about her struggles dating as a single mother (28:07).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." 

For Episode 14, Ashley joins me to talk about her trip to Napa this past weekend and my Vegas Fan Appreciation Party coming up in June.  Caller Rachel in Texas joins us to talk about the situation she has with her boyfriend who’s dragging his feet on moving in with her (6:13).  Then Asin in Denver comes on the show to talk about her dilemma with her family wanting an arranged marriage for her, but she isn’t sure she wants that considering she’d had a boyfriend of 6 years (29:09). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

On today's episode of the pod I am so thrilled to introduce you to my long time friend Ashely Spivey!   Ashley and I have been friends since high school and have been able to maintain that friendship through social media over the years.  She has been living in NYC for 10 years now and has become an avid consumer of boutique fitness classes.  You name it, she's taken it!   So for the first time ever on the pod we have our first CONSUMER EXPERT!  Ashley and I talk about everything from studio aesthetics, to building community, pricing, classpass, and more.   If you really want to know what the customer loves and keeps them coming back for more then you'll definitely wanna give this episode a listen!  Follow Ashley here -> https://www.instagram.com/ashleyspivey/?hl=en Book Club Here -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/292075681296111/ Dancebody website -> https://dancebody.com/ Acuity Scheduling link Here -> https://acuityscheduling.com/?kw=YToxMTk4NDUzNw%3D%3D Follow InJoy Movement Studio Here -> https://www.instagram.com/injoymovementstudio/?hl=en

In Episode 13, Ashley and I begin by talking about how the holidays were, the Christmas gifts we got each other, and her husband’s Eagles obsession (even though we recorded before Sunday’s game).  Then our first caller Evelyn in LA joins us to talk about her boyfriend of 8 years who still hasn’t proposed and she doesn’t know what to do (10:45).  Then our second caller is with Jenna in Atlanta who talks about the controlling emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex and how that’s changed her (39:34).  Then in our wrap up, we update you on a previous caller who suffered from herpes and where she’s at now.  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 12, Ashley and I begin by talking about Christmas plans including what Christmas movies that A) she can't believe I haven't seen and B) which ones she absolutely wants me to watch instead of binge watching 90210. Then our first caller Kate in KC joins us to talk about an ex that she seemingly can't get over (9:41). Then Savannah in DC comes on to talk about two men in her life and the dilemma she seems to be facing. One who's taken that she wants, and one who professed his love to her that she's not into (38:29). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

We're back for ANOTHER episode this week! ABC dropped the bios for one of the most diverse casts in Bachelor Nation history, and we are HERE. FOR. IT. Ashley Spivey sits down with us and we chat about all the ladies, one by one. We also have a few side chats about our favorite books and TV shows...stay tuned!

We sit down with one of our Bachelor Nation faves: the amazingly woke, incredibly well-spoken, beautiful inside and out Ashely Spivey! We had the pleasure of interviewing her in-person over wine and chocolate, and she spilled the TEA about:   Her stories about her time on The Bachelor How she broke The Garrett Kushner Story (and how Becca feels about it

In Episode 11, Ashley joins me and we begin by talking about last episodes Money Dance poll question that generated quite a bit of response. We also discuss this week's poll question about dealing with in-laws. Then, our first caller Megan in Massachusetts joins us to talk about dealing with an abusive father years later (13:30). In a "He Said, She Said" first, Ashley and I give an update on Megan since her call was recorded last week and she had to confront her father this past weekend (58:10). Then Tina in Tennessee joins to tell us about her sister-in-law that has caused a lot of pain and anguish in her life (1:01:10). Tina's call is what sparks this week's poll question and we want to hear from anyone of you who've dealt with the same thing. Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 10, Ashley and I begin by talking about the money dance at weddings, something she's never heard of before whereas I've been to 3 or 4 weddings that had them. Our first caller, Stephanie in CA, joins us to talk about how her boyfriend of three years has a best friend who has never liked her (2:48). Then we have a first, as we get our first male caller to the show, Patrick in Nashville, who is a sexual assault survivor from college and wants to tell his story (23:50). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 9, Ashley and I begin by talking about her Sunday routine with her husband, which then leads to me telling everyone about my first world problem I’m having and my solution for it this Xmas.  Lindsay from New Jersey joins us to talk about the post-partum depression she had after a very difficult third pregnancy (12:45).  That’s followed by Lauren in Chicago who has been having a very difficult time following the unexpected death of her father a little over a year ago (41:50). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

Ashley Spivey sits down with Ben and Ashley for an honest and raw discussion about her Twitter encounter with Ben. We find out exactly what motivates her, and how she got started as an unofficial “Bachelor investigative journalist”. Then Tanner Tolbert checks in, and talks about his role as officiant for Ashley’s wedding, and he spills about when Jared came to him about his decision to propose to Ashley. And we talk to a legal expert to break down what’s happening with Jenna and Jordan and the lawyers! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In Episode 8, Ashley and I begin the podcast by talking about the complicated issue of is it possible to be friends with your ex when you’re in a new relationship. Dana in Tampa is our first caller and she talks about her mother’s drinking which is starting to interfere in her life (10:59). Then Marissa in North Carolina joins us to talk about her older boyfriend that she moved in with a few months ago whose attitude seems to have changed (35:41). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

Krystal Nielson is hanging out with us for this whole jam-packed episode! She tells us about her journey from a villain on Arie’s season to being America’s sweetheart after Paradise.  Vanessa Grimaldi stops by and opens up about what might have happened between her and Ben if she had gone to Winter Games.  And we talk to Chelsea Roy, one of Krystal’s friends from Arie’s season, about how many of Arie’s girls actually felt a “real” connection with him, and she dishes on if she’d ever be The Bachelorette. Plus, Ben gives us the real story about his Twitter fight with Ashley Spivey, and he shares some behind the scenes secrets from his time as The Bachelor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In episode 7, Ashley joins me and we talk about this past weekends Taylor Swift concert I attended along with my partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and how it all came together. Then Melanie from Atlanta joins us to talk about her manipulative ex-boyfriend who has left her with some serious trust issues, something I'm all too familiar with (11:37). Then Jenny in Massachusetts calls in to talk about all the baby talk she's hearing as she approaches her wedding date and she's tired of it (55:41). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 6, Ashley and I begin the podcast by talking about the serious nature of this week’s calls and how we’re not experts, but we’re glad people still come to us and feel comfortable enough to share their stories.  Courtney in Atlanta is our first caller who has an STD and talks about the struggles of entering future sexual relationships with herpes (5:27).  Then April in Colorado joins us to tell a very heartbreaking story of the depths of her depression and the struggles within her marriage (34:21).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

In Episode 5, Ashley and I start off by discussing the selection of Colton as the “Bachelor.” Then Mallory in North Carolina calls in to discuss recently having lost her virginity to a guy that ended up ghosting her (9:26). After that, Danielle in Canada comes on to discuss a topic that came up in an episode a few weeks back that I was looking for feedback on, which was how people deal with in-laws when they have kids and both sets of parents want time with their grandkids (34:09). Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

The Bachelor franchise 'truth teller' Ashely Spivey joins Mandy to share her thoughts on all things Bachelor Nation! They chat about why politics and religion aren't discussed on the show, how people get "bad edits", Leo's plunge off the deep end in social media, and how some people go on the show to 'play a character'. Plus, Ashley shares her take on Bachelor in Paradise season 5 couples and why Colton is ABC's ideal bachelor!

(Episode 4): Ashley joins me as we discuss what the first few days have been like after adopting Luka. Then Sarah from Washington calls in to discuss a horrible assault from her past that's currently been brought to the forefront again by unforseen circumstances (7:23). It's really a story you have to listen to to believe and we appreciate Sarah for opening up and sharing this with us. Couldn't have been easy. Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

(Episode 3): Ashley and I first begin discussing how families with children deal with in-laws. Then Chandra from Canada comes on to discuss her boyfriend of 3 years, her issues with wanting children, but why he hasn't pulled the trigger yet on an engagement (7:34). Then Blair in Seattle talks about the guy she's been dating for a few months who cheated on her and she doesn't know what to do now (41:24).  Original theme music provided by Kate Bass and the song it titled "Blink."

Ashley joins me to talk about how you handle keeping an ex’s pictures on or off your social media pages.  Caller Jessica in Texas discusses a toxic friendship she’s currently having (17:35) and then Victoria in San Francisco talks about how she’s dealt with an emotionally abusive ex (42:04). Original theme music is provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink."

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Ashley Spivey to talk about who she wants to be the next Bachelor (5:09), her role in breaking the Lincoln Adim scandal (13:42), and more. Warning: major spoiler alert for this season of 'The Bachelorette' at 19:57.

Ashley joins me to talk about the launch of the new show and how our book reading lists couldn't be any more different (2:37).  Then we're joined by first caller Laura in DC who shares an intense experience of sexual assault from college that's shaped her future relationships (14:15).  Then Alex in NY is having major issues with her sister-in-law that, well, you're gonna have to listen to to fully grasp (41:29).  Original theme music is provided by Kate Bass and the song is titled "Blink." 

Last week news broke of Bachelorette contestant Lincon Admin, when he was convicted on May 21, 2018, of indecent assault and battery for groping and assaulting an adult female on a harbor cruise ship early on May 30, 2016. Once again, on Becca Kufrin's season, Kristin & Emma felt compelled to delve deeper into this, first reported by Reality Steve. Today the girls chat with Ashley Spivey, Bachelor Alum and twitter guru/reporter on telling Bachelor Nation how it is and getting to the truth. The Basic girls take a break from recapping their #tbt 'The Bachelorette' Andi's season to chat with Ashley Spivey about her detective skills about The Bachelor Franchise, how this news affects us as the listener, how to join Ashley's Book Club, and more Bachelor updates. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebasicbachelorpodcast/support

This week, we learned a lot from “The Bachelorette.” We learned about the meaning of angled collars. We learned that there are actually still people in this world who believe the earth is flat. And we learned that our problematic frontrunner was once married for two months. It’s a lot to take in! On this episode, Emma Gray is joined by writer and Bachelor recapper Ali Barthwell, and intrepid Bachelor Nation citizen journalist, Ashley Spivey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, you may remember Jake Enyeart, who got sent home before the rose ceremony because he already knew Becca. We wanted to get a little more insight on their confusing shared history, so we called him up and talked to him about it.He also shared his thoughts on the controversy around the current frontrunner, Garrett. As most of you probably know, Ashley Spivey shared some screenshots of Garrett’s 'likes' on offensive Instagram posts last week, and Emma and Claire reported on his Instagram history for HuffPost on Monday. Some of the posts he liked joked about violence toward undocumented children and mocked trans and genderqueer people. Garrett has issued an apology on Instagram, but we are going to keep following this going forward.On a lighter note, Jake also shared a poem he wrote for Becca that never made it to air. Here’s our bonus interview with Jake, hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(SPOILERS) Ashley joins me to talk about the announcement I have to make (5:00), the timeline of how everything happened with the screen shots & how she got involved (9:09), dealing with the internet trolls & how they're going to handle this (19:08), how this is different than the Lee situation and more easy to overlook (22:56), why she took the stance she did on this (29:21), how would she react right now if she was Becca (40:15), how does she think it plays out (52:41), while recording we get the news of "Roseanne" being cancelled and how it relates to this situation (59:31), and we end with talking about her impressions of the first episode (1:04:44). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

Ashley Spivey has always been one of Olivia’s favorite Twitter follows…and someone Liv has always wanted to podcast with! You might remember her from Brad Womack’s season of The Bachelor (his second time around) and we’re here to recap Ashley’s time on the show (as well as the hilarious part of Brad’s body that just really irked Ash). Plus, we’re geeking out over our favorite books and book clubs, live tweeting, our thoughts on the current climate of The Bachelor and it’s impact on its audience, what we wish Bachelor contestants would talk about with their platforms and sharing our thoughts on those controversial Instagram likes by one of Bachelorette Becca’s suitors after her season premiere.

Sometimes the only thing harder than defending your love of "The Bachelor" is defending your choice to be a contestant on "The Bachelor". So that's why we invited our friends Diggy Moreland, Jared Haibon, Vinny Ventiera, Ashley Spivey, Alex Bordyukov, and Taylor Nolan to explain themselves on the Huddle. Plus, we welcome Michelle Collins back to the studio to defend her love of the reality TV genre.Find "The Michelle Collins Show" every weekday morning from 8 am to 10 am ET starting Monday, March 5 on SiriusXM Stars and listen to her podcast "Edit That Out" wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Claire and Emma are joined by Bachelor alum, Ashley Spivey. Together they breakdown two group dates – GLOW inspired wrestling and a dog circus competition – plus, an early one-on-one exit in wine country. On this episode, the producers played up Annaliese's childhood trauma with more flashbacks, and set up Bibiana for an epic meltdown. In the end, both contestants took the high road home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(SPOILERS) Ashley joins me to talk about if she's going spoiled or unspoiled this season, being critical of the current contestants as a former contestant (6:38), productions role in creating characters on the show (11:30), Krystal's actions last episode (17:18), her opinion of Bibiana (21:08), her early favorites and what the first night of filming is like (23:44), the idea of interrupting conversations and how it works (31:06), Chelsea's comment about giving up so much to be there (34:23), Arie & Courtney's relationship (36:56), the Twitter beef she had with James Taylor recently (50:25), her being a bit candid about being a sexual assault victim in the past and the current #MeToo movement (56:32), her husband being a huge Eagles fan & them attending the game this Saturday (1:05:52), her new job & her book club on Facebook (1:08:52), and we end it with the Final 10 (1:15:19). Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

Paradise really ended on a high last night – for starters it was only two hours of television. We go through the breakups and goodbyes, the final couples, and then look ahead to Arie's coming season of The Bachelor. To help us do it all, we're joined by Bachelor alum Ashley Spivey. But we're not done yet! Check back tomorrow for a special bonus episode with Taylor Nolan and Peth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(SPOILERS) Ashley joins me and we talk about her resemblance to Kellie Pickler, her online personality (2:30), getting on Brad’s season and not knowing who he was (7:40), getting the first impression rose yet knowing Emily was the favorite (11:52), her embarrassing 1-on-1 date (14:25), the dreaded 2-on-1 with her best friend in the house, Ashley Hebert (now Rosenbaum), along with getting tattoos with the other girls that was never shown (19:55), her live tweeting skills (31:10), why she stopped doing her blog (33:38), the Instagram craze with current contestants (39:55), her unhealthy and abusive relationships before going on the show (48:40), meeting her now husband Steve (54:12), her wedding video (59:00), being a nanny for 6 year old Berly (1:02:47), her hobby of book reviews including the misconception about what she said regarding Andi’s book (1:10:10), I ask her questions readers tweeted in including the most asked one of her current relationship with Ashley Rosenbaum (1:24:06), and we finally end with Rapid 10 (1:36:41).  Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)

Emma & Claire are joined by ‘Bachelor’ alum Ashley Spivey to recap episode five of Paradise! They discuss the twins’ exit, the return of Wells, Brett’s subtle creepiness, Nick Viall’s ‘Bachelor’ announcement, and address the ongoing concern about Josh & Amanda. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.