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The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenStop Living on Autopilot – Becoming the Main Character of Your LifeIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee dives into what it really means to become the main character of your own life—instead of drifting through your days like a Non-Player Character (NPC).She explores why so many of us end up feeling like background characters in our own story, from conditioning and expectations to patterns of numbing and disconnection. Ashlee shares practical, compassionate ways to start stepping back into your power and living with intention.What You’ll Learn:- Why and how we slip into NPC mode- The powe...2025-07-3134 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenNutrition's Impact on Cortisol and Blood SugarFeeling exhausted but wired? Crashing every afternoon? Getting hangry when you're hungry? Your symptoms aren't character flaws - they're your body's way of telling you something important about your cortisol and blood sugar balance.In this solo episode, Colleen is breaking down the hidden connection between what you eat and how you feel. You'll discover why that 3 PM energy crash happens, what's really going on when you feel anxious out of nowhere, and how to use nutrition to stabilize your energy and mood naturally.What you will learn:✨ The cortisol-blood sugar co...2025-07-2421 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenStaying Consistent – Keeping Your Habits Strong This SummerIn this episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee and Colleen sit down for an honest conversation about consistency especially during summer when routines often shift.We explore why staying consistent with your habits is soimportant for maintaining momentum in your health and wellness journey. We chat about ditching excuses, letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset, and share our own non-negotiables that help us stay grounded and feeling good, no matter what the season brings.You’ll also hear us discuss:☀️ Why perfection isn’t required for progress☀️ How boundaries help you create capacity (and maintain...2025-07-1731 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenThe Truth About Breathwork – Creating Safety, Healing, and Daily Rituals Through Your BreathIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee dives deeper into the practice of breathwork—what it really is, why it works, and how to use it in a safe, grounded, and empowering way.Ashlee shares her personal perspective on the importance of trauma-informed breathwork and why safety and intentionality must come before intensity. She unpacks how your breath directly influences your nervous system, your emotions, and your overall health—and how to build a supportive relationship with breathwork that aligns with your unique needs and life.Whether you’re brand new to breathwork or dee...2025-07-1032 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenBalancing Hormones with Nutrition: Why It’s Not Just About Your CycleIn this solo episode, Colleen opens up about her personal journey with hormonal imbalance, including being diagnosed with endometriosis at age 14 and told she’d likely never be able to have kids. She shares how that difficult diagnosis led her down a path of learning how to support her body naturally—through nutrition, lifestyle, and foundational healing.Colleen unpacks the common myths around hormone health and explains why hormones are responders, not the root cause. If you’ve been chasing symptoms and still not feeling better, this episode offers the clarity you’ve been craving.💡You'll Lear...2025-07-0320 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenMovement, Mindfulness & Self-Trust with Rachel RobertsonIn our very first guest expert episode, we’re joined by Rachel Robertson, Founder of Return to Form—a passionate movement specialist and wellness guide—for a powerful conversation about redefining how we relate to movement, stress, and rest.Rachel shares her wisdom on the importance of recovery, how stress impacts the body’s ability to heal, and why building a more intuitive relationship with movement is essential for long-term wellness. Together, we explore what it means to listen to your body, rest without guilt, and stay consistent with movement in a way that feels good—not forced.2025-06-2641 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenEmbracing the Mom Fails – What Hustle Culture Doesn’t Teach Us About ParentingIn this humorous & heartfelt episode of The Calm Collective, we get real about the messy, beautiful truth of motherhood—especially the moments that don’t go as planned.We explore how hustle culture and nervous system dysregulation contribute to those “mom fail” moments, and why they’re not signs of failure, but powerful invitations to slow down, reflect, and realign.Through honest conversation, we share personal parenting mishaps, what they taught us, and how we’re learning to hold grace and growth side-by-side.You'll also hear tips for managing the invisible mentalload, balancing responsibili...2025-06-1923 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenBreaking the Drama Cycle – How to Protect Your Energy and Regulate Your Nervous SystemIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee takes you deeper into the dynamics of drama and how it drains your energy, disrupts your nervous system, and keeps you stuck in survival mode.She unpacks the emotional toll of staying in the DramaTriangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor) and how these patterns often show up unconsciously in everyday life. Ashlee then shares simple but powerful nervous system regulation tools to help you reclaim calm in the moment—and introduces the Empowerment Dynamic as a healthier path forward.Through personal insight and practical guidance, As...2025-06-1223 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenBoundaries Are Self-Care – Redefining Your Limits for a More Empowered LifeIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Colleenshares her personal journey with boundaries—what she’s learned, what she’s unlearned, and how redefining her limits transformed her health, energy, and relationships.The episode explores why boundaries aren’t walls but bridges to self-respect, clarity, and peace. Colleen unpacks the most common myths around boundaries (like "boundaries are selfish" or "they’ll push people away") and offers practical, compassionate steps for settingand maintaining them.You’ll also hear how prioritization, delegation, and anhonest look at your energy leaks can help you cre...2025-06-0519 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenFrom Drama to Empowerment – How Shifting Roles Transforms Your HealingIn this episode of The Calm Collective, we explore a powerful framework that can completely shift the way you relate to stress, conflict, and healing: the Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Dynamic.We break down what the Drama Triangle is, the three roles people unconsciously step into—Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor—and how these patterns keep you stuck in stress, anxiety, and disempowerment. Then, we guide you into the alternative: the Empowerment Dynamic, where you become the Creator, Coach, or Challenger in your life.This episode is packed with insights, real-life reflections, and practices to help...2025-05-2938 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenHealing Starts in the Mind: Breaking Free from Old PatternsIn this empowering episode of The Calm Collective, we’re exploring the deep connection between your mindset and your ability to heal. So often, true healing is blocked—not by your effort or intentions—but by old, unconscious patterns rooted in stress, fear, and perfectionism. Together, we peel back the layers of conditioning and share personal stories and practical tools to help you break free.What You’ll Learn: How cultural, family, and personal conditioning create hidden resistance to healingThe Stress-Healing Loop: why chronic stress keeps women stuck in exhaustion and how overgiving, perfectionism, and cont...2025-05-2239 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenFrom Survival to Healing – Harnessing the Mind-Body ConnectionIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee shares how deep healing begins when we reconnect with the wisdom of our own bodies. She explores the powerful role the mind-body connection plays in our health, how chronic stress traps us in survival mode, and how breathwork becomes a bridge to healing, balance, and lasting transformation.Ashlee also offers practical ways to integrate breathwork into your daily life—making it a simple, accessible tool to support your nervous system, shift your mindset, and deepen your healing journey.What You’ll Learn:🌿 How the min...2025-05-1527 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenMindset and Healing – How Your Thoughts Shape Your HealthIn this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Colleen takes you on a deep dive into the powerful link between mindset and healing. She unpacks how your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns can either support or sabotage your health journey—and why true transformation starts from within.Colleen shares the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset, why consistency (not perfection) is essential for lasting change, and how small daily shifts in awareness and intention can create profound healing over time. You'll walk away with simple, practical strategies to start rewiring your mindset and supporting yo...2025-05-0820 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenEpisode 4: The Truth About Sleep – Myths, Science & Simple Tools for Better RestIn this eye-opening episode of The Calm Collective, we’re diving into one of the most essential (and misunderstood) pillars of wellness: sleep. From late-night wake-ups to trouble falling asleep, we’re debunking common myths and offering real, actionable tools to help you get the deep, restorative rest your body and mind crave.We explore the surprising connection between blood sugar and sleep, how much sleep you actually need, and simple shifts—from food choices to bedtime routines—that can make a big impact. Plus, we talk about the emotional resistance many of us have to slowi...2025-05-0137 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenMeet Ashlee – Embracing Growth, Breathwork, and BalanceIn this episode of The Calm Collective, we turn the spotlight on Ashlee as she shares her transformative journey into personal growth and breathwork. Ashlee opens up about how her own challenges with stress, overwhelm, and balancing a busy life led her to explore breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. She breaks down the science behind breathwork, how it helps regulate the nervous system, and why building a supportive community is essential for lasting change.What You’ll Learn:✨ Ashlee’s path to personal growth and discovery✨ How breathwork transformed her relationship with str...2025-04-1728 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenColleen’s Journey – From Exhaustion to EmpowermentIn this episode of The Calm Collective, Colleen opens up about her personal journey from burnout and chronic exhaustion to reclaiming her health and vitality. We explore the pivotal moment that shifted her perspective, the difference between dieting and sustainable lifestyle changes, and how she learned to trust her body again. Colleen’s story is a powerful reminder that true wellness isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about honoring your body’s wisdom and making choices that nourish your mind, body, and spirit.What You’ll Learn:✨ Colleen’s struggles with chronic fatigue and health challenges✨...2025-04-1722 minThe Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for womenIntroduction - welcome and get to know usWelcome - we are so glad you landed here. This is episode number 1 of The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women. In this kick off episode we share who we are (hi we are Colleen and Ashlee), why we started this podcast and what you can expect.It's short and sweet but a great way to connect and get to know us and the podcast!For more information about Colleen follow her here:https://www.instagram.com/colleen_mindfullynourished/For more information about Ashlee follow her here: https://www...2025-03-3113 min