Who This Episode Is For:
▸ Women feeling stuck in cycles of numbing (alcohol, weed, doom-scrolling, etc.)
▸ Believers sensing God calling them deeper but fearing the cost of surrender
▸ Anyone exhausted by "double lives" and ready for heart-level transformation
▸ Those rebuilding identity after addiction or trauma
▸ Daughters of families where unhealthy coping feels like "normal"

Listener discretion advised: Contains candid discussions of spiritual crisis and overcoming unhealthy coping. No graphic details.

In This Raw Solo Episode:
I share what freedom really required of me one July 4th—not just giving up substances, but surrendering the very need to escape. You’ll hear:

• The 3 divine whispers I ignored (until rock bottom forced me to listen)
• Why "moderate" drinking was still bondage ("I quit weed but clung to wine")
• How shame lost its grip when I confessed my double life to friends
• The sticky-note revelation that redefined repentance for me
• Why this freedom isn’t about rigid rules (spoiler: God removed the desire!)

Not a sermon—a sister’s story.
This is about the supernatural shift that happens when we trade numbness for alignment with who God says we are. Because true beauty? It starts when we glow from the inside out.

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Explore the messy, miraculous intersection of sobriety, inner healing, and self-forgiveness.

This is for you if you’ve ever...

• Used coping mechanisms (weed, alcohol, scrolling, busyness) that left you emptier than before
• Felt your past trauma creeping into your parenting
• Wondered why healing isn’t linear (or fast)
• Needed permission to not have it all figured out

Through raw stories and hard-won wisdom, guest Nicole and host, Ashley reveal:

• How alcohol and other numbing behaviors often mask deeper wounds (generational trauma, unmet needs, identity struggles)
• Why "rock bottom" is optional
• The uncomfortable truth: Sobriety isn’t the finish line—it’s the first step toward reclaiming your voice, faith, and family legacy
• Addiction isn’t the root problem—it’s the symptom of what you haven’t processed
• Breaking cycles requires awareness + action
• Community isn’t just helpful—it’s necessary for lasting freedom

KEY MOMENTS:

[10:15] The Lies We Inherit

• "What’s wrong with you?" → breaking generational language patterns
• Nicole’s daughter’s "Get away from me!" moment (and the hug that healed them both)

[22:30] Sobriety as Sacred Rebellion

• Why labels like "alcoholic" can limit your healing
• Your host’s confession: "I chose my kids over the bottle"

[35:40] Parenting While Healing

• How unprocessed trauma shows up in discipline and connection
• The *"3-Second Pause"* for triggers (Nicole’s go-to tool)

[45:00] Faith Meets Therapy

• How EMDR and Internal Family Systems helped rewire deep wounds
• The prayer that shifted everything: "You need to forgive yourself"

[55:20] Your Freedom Toolkit

• Practical step: Say "I need…" out loud (even to your mirror)
• Join the Her Identity Project Sisterhood to keep growing

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Healing begins when you stop numbing
   • Try this: Name one emotion you’ve been avoiding this week.
2. Your kids are your mirrors—not your judges
   • When triggered, ask: "What did little-me need in this moment?"
3. Sobriety reveals what you’ve been escaping
   • Journal prompt: "What pain was my [drinking/overworking/etc.] protecting me from?"
4. Community is your lifeline
   • Text a friend today: "I’m struggling with ___. Can we talk?"
5. Freedom is a daily practice with Identity rooted in Christ
   • Declare this week: "I’m not who I was. I’m becoming who He says I am."

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Join our sisterhood on this healing journey!
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In this solo episode, Host, Ashley gets real about her recent struggle with negative mindset shifts, spiritual attacks, and how the enemy targets us when we’re aligned with purpose. She shares a vulnerable moment after a high-energy Freedom Conference—where clarity and motivation crashed into doubt and reveals 4 powerful ways you can shift your mindset and break free from negativity:

Key Takeaways:

-The 60-Second Mind-Body Reset – Ashley reveals the Tony Robbins-approved trick to flip your emotional state (no therapy couch required).

-Tapping: The Science-Backed Stress Reliever – How this simple technique can dissolve stress and quiet negative thoughts in minutes.

-Morning Pages: Journaling for the Skeptics – Why writing unfiltered thoughts first thing in the morning can bring unexpected clarity.

-Rewrite Your Story – How to reframe setbacks as stepping stones and take control of your personal narrative.

Choose one takeaway that you can get started on today!

Question for You:
What’s one small shift that helps you reset when negativity takes hold? Share your thoughts with Ashley in the Facebook group!

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Join our sisterhood on this healing journey!
This is your space to grow with a community of women walking the same path. Together, we'll put the show's teachings into practice and support each other as we step into true freedom. You don't have to do this alone - bring a friend or come find your people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/948649984145133

Help us grow the show and God's Kingdom!

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