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Called and CuriousCheck Your Socks: The Fragrance You Bring Into a RoomWhat if the way you show up changes the entire atmosphere? In this episode, we explore the fragrance of Christ through a hilarious real-life story, Scripture, and neuroscience. Learn how presence, peace, and love impact the nervous system, shape connection, and help us carry God’s peace into everyday moments. A faith-based conversation about embodiment, spiritual growth, and how love can be felt—not just spoken.Ever been sitting on the couch, minding your business…and suddenly realized something smells horrific?Yeah. Same.In this episode, I tell a very real...
2025-12-3013 minCalled and CuriousA Light Still Lit: Choosing Love in a Divided SeasonA Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.This episode was hard to make.In a season meant for hope, joy, and peace, the world feels heavier than ever—marked by division, violence, judgment, and overwhelming expectations. This is a raw, unscripted reflection on grief, faith, and the courage it takes to keep choosing love when darkness feels loud.Drawing from real stories—both recent and historical—this episode explores how people have carried light in the darkest moments, from Holocaust-era Hanukk...
2025-12-2310 minCalled and CuriousWhen God Uses Waves: What Seashells Teach Us About Faith, Peace, and GrowthIn this powerful faith-and-neuroscience episode, we step onto a quiet Thanksgiving morning beach where seashells, waves, dolphins, and a perfectly intact sand dollar become a moving picture of how God forms us, strengthens us, and speaks to us through the swirl of everyday life.You’ll learn why the “waves” in your life—the disruptions, the changes, the unexpected movement—might actually be the place where God is turning up hidden treasures. We explore how neuroplasticity, emotional regulation, and a Christ-centered perspective intersect to help you grow in clarity, resilience, and peace.Then, through the story of a...
2025-12-1614 minCalled and CuriousWhy 70% of People Wake at 2–3 AM — And How to Sleep Through the NightDo you fall asleep just fine… but then bolt awake at 2 or 3 AM with your heart racing, your mind spiraling, and your body convinced something is wrong?You are not alone — and there’s a real reason this keeps happening.In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the surprising neuroscience, hormones, and nervous system patterns behind those middle-of-the-night wakeups. You’ll learn what your body is actually trying to tell you, why your brain loves drama at 2 AM, and the simple, doable habits that help you sleep deeper, longer, and...
2025-12-0927 min
Pursuing Goals God’s Way: Goal Planning and Business Strategy for Christian EntrepreneursEp 335 | Reset Your Mind in 6 Minutes with Prayer and Neuroscience with Ashriel HuberHey Winner,
In this episode, I’m joined by Ashriel Huber, founder of Called & Curious and creator of Love Moves, a 6-minute brain-body reset that blends neuroscience, movement, and prayer. We’re talking about what it means to “think prettier thoughts” ... not fake positivity, but truth-filled, hope-filled thoughts that bring peace in the middle of real life.
If you've ever felt stuck in a thought spiral or exhausted by your own inner dialogue, this conversation is for you.
Rooting for you ~ Gabe
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2025-12-0451 minCalled and CuriousRunning Toward God’s Best: A Red Hot, Faith-Rooted Mindset with Gabe CoxA Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.A Conversation with Gabe Cox: What does it look like to pursue your God-given goals without the pressure, hustle, or burnout?Today I’m joined by Gabe Cox—author, speaker, runner, and founder of the Red Hot Mindset community. If you’ve ever wrestled with self-doubt, perfectionism, fear of failing, or the belief that you’re somehow “behind,” this conversation will breathe fresh hope into your mindset and your spi...
2025-12-0258 minCalled and CuriousIs Your Crown On, Crooked, or Smashed by a Toddler?How Your Nervous System, Your Expectations, and Your Identity Collide...Hey friend — welcome back to the Called & Curious Podcast, where there’s no pressure, no performance, just peace… and just enough humor to keep us from crying in the pantry.Today’s episode is a deep dive into one of my favorite metaphors ever:👉 Your cup (what you carry) 👉 Your crown (who you are) 👉 And why life feels wild when one of them gets knocked sidewaysIf you’ve ever felt drained...
2025-11-2519 minCalled and CuriousWhy Your Spa Day Didn’t Fix You (And What Actually Will)A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.Hey friend… welcome back to the Called & Curious Podcast — where there’s no pressure, no performance, just peace.Today’s episode is for every woman who has whispered the sacred words:“I think I just need a day off.”“If I could just get ONE night of sleep…”“Honestly, at this point I just need a spa day… or maybe a medically-induced coma.”If that’s you?This is your episode.Bec...
2025-11-1816 minCalled and CuriousStepping onto the Battlefield of Purpose: Business by God’s Design with Kristin DronchiA Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.Hey friend — this episode is pure fire. 🔥I’m sitting down with Kristin Dronchi, a faith-filled entrepreneur and coach who helps women build businesses by God’s design—not by hustle or hype. Together, we talk about what it really means to step onto your battlefield of purpose and do the work God’s called you to do with peace, power, and purpose.We talk about seasons of surrender, about strategy finally shaki...
2025-11-1144 minCalled and Curious9/10 of Us Don’t Know What Our Own Name Means — Does It Even Matter?A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.90% of people don’t know what our own name means.But does it even matter?Spoiler: it matters — to God, to your identity, and to the way your brain is wired.In this hands-on, heart-opening episode, you’ll play The Name Game — a mix of Scripture, neuroscience, and sticky-note soul work. Together, we’ll explore what your name really means, what God might be whispering over you in this season, and how five of Hi...
2025-11-0418 minCalled and CuriousThere Were Aliens in the Parking Lot… and I Learned Something HolyA Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.Ever felt like you didn’t belong — like an alien trying to shine light in a world that feels a little darker every October? Me too.In this episode of Called & Curious, I share the story of what happened when our team showed up at a community Trunk-or-Treat dressed as green aliens. Between candy buckets and creepy decorations, we discovered a holy lesson about fear, faith, and emotional safety — and how showing up with intenti...
2025-10-2815 min
Online Business for Christian Women | The Kingdom Business Revolution Podcast, Faith, Grow Your Business, Organic Marketing Growth, ditch social media, doing business with GodThe Faith-Fueled Reset: How Christian Women Can Trade Burnout for Peace, Purpose, and Power with Special Guest Ashriel Huber [Ep. 184]
From Overthinking to Peace: The Power of a Heavenly Reset
A conversation with Ashriel Huber about Love Moves and finding your reset as a Kingdom business woman
Trading Pressure for Peace
If you're a woman in business who's tired of overthinking, feeling stuck in fear, or carrying the weight of stress on your shoulders, I want you to know something important: you're not broken. You just need a reset.
That's the powerful message my guest Ashriel Huber shares in this episode of the Kingdom Business Revolution podcast. As the creator of Love Moves—a six-minute fa...
2025-10-2334 minCalled and CuriousBehind the Smile: The Stories We Don’t Want to Tell (But Probably Need To)A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.Grab your coffee and your emotional support stuffy — because this one’s not light and fluffy.In this episode, I’m sharing the story I didn’t want to tell — the breaking, the failing forward, and how God used both my tears and neuroscience to start rebuilding me from the inside out.In This EpisodeThe real story behind Love Moves (and the first “practice” book that got it started 🙈)How God met me in the middle of...
2025-10-2126 min
Called and CuriousWhy Your Brain Feels Like a Snow Globe (and How to Reset)A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.Ever feel like your brain’s been shaken like a snow globe? Thoughts swirling, emotions flying, peace nowhere in sight?In this signature Called & Curious episode, Ashriel unpacks the Snow Globe Reset — a faith-meets-neuroscience way to calm your body, refocus your mind, and let Christ fill your globe with peace again.You’ll learn why your body can’t just “think its way calm,” how movement sets the stage for stillness, and what’s actually hap...
2025-10-1425 minCalled and Curious63% of Us Have Felt It: Brain Glitch or God’s Nudge?A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow.You know that strange moment when time slows down and everything feels weirdly familiar — like you’ve been here before? Science says 63% of us have felt it. But what if it’s more than a brain glitch?In this episode of Called & Curious, we’re talking about déjà vu — what’s happening in your brain, what might be stirring in your spirit, and how to tell the difference.You’ll even take a quick on-air quiz with...
2025-10-0711 minCalled and CuriousWhat God Planted in You: A Field of Possibilities ResetEver feel like your life is full of “shoulds” and impossibilities? Like you’ve been carrying heavy lists, doubts, or dreams that feel just out of reach?In this episode of Called & Curious, you’ll step into a story — a field glowing with orbs of possibility, each one holding a God-planted dream. And here’s the twist: the way to claim those dreams isn’t through striving. It’s through breaking, becoming, and being caught in God’s love.Here’s what you’ll experience in this episode:🌾 A cozy-thriller style story that will make you lean in and refl...
2025-09-3009 minCalled and CuriousHow to Embrace Joy in Hard Moments (Even with Vertigo & the Flu)Life doesn’t always go the way we plan—sometimes it’s spring break with the flu, or vertigo showing up right when you’re trying to create something meaningful. But what if those hard, messy, unexpected moments didn’t have to steal your joy?In this episode, I’m sharing two real stories from my own life—one where our family trip didn’t look anything like we imagined, and another where I tried to record a Love Move while the whole world felt like it was tilting. You’ll see how easy it is to let frustration ta...
2025-09-2317 minCalled and CuriousAwkward Mom Questions (Answered in Pajamas) with Michelle GrosserEver wonder if you’re the only mom losing it in Target, yelling at your kids, or too tired for anything more? You’re not. In this pajama-party style episode, Michelle Grosser (host of Alive and Well) joins me to tackle awkward mom questions, toddler meltdowns, burnout, and faith over fear — with laughter, neuroscience, and practical tools to reset.Get cozy, grab your coffee, and lean in, because this episode is PACKED with wisdom, laughter, and awkward-but-real mom questions.In our pajama party conversation with Michelle Grosser, nervous system strategist, host of the...
2025-09-1654 min
Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety390 - How to Rewire Negative Thought Patterns with Faith, Love, and Neuroscience with Ashriel HuberTrue transformation doesn’t come from white-knuckling your thoughts. It comes when you engage your whole self—body, mind, and spirit—to reset into peace.In this episode of Alive & Well, I’m joined by Ashriel Huber, founder of Love Moves, who helps women break free from fear, stress, and unworthiness by pairing movement, breath, prayer, and neuroscience. What started in her kindergarten classroom—where she discovered how movement transformed kids’ ability to learn—has grown into a powerful framework for women to regulate their nervous systems, rewire their thoughts, and reclaim their God-given worth.We’re divi...
2025-09-1635 minCalled and CuriousWhat Bubbler Lights Taught Me About God’s Peace: A Simple Reset from FearWhat do bubbler Christmas lights, brain science, and Jesus have in common? More than you think.In this episode of Called and Curious, we talk about what happens when fear, doubt, or lies sneak in and cut off your connection to God’s love. (Spoiler: it doesn’t mean the whole day is ruined.) With a story about my childhood obsession with those bubbling Christmas lights, we’ll explore how brain pathways mirror heavenly pathways—and how you can use a simple Heart Health Check to remember, reconnect, and reset in the middle of any ha...
2025-09-0910 minCalled and CuriousMeet Me at the Lamppost: Finding Light in the Middle of Your Day(Not Narnia, But Close Enough.) Because sometimes the most ordinary invitations carry the most extraordinary reminders.The other day, my neighbor texted me out of the blue: “Hey Ash, want to meet me at the lamppost?” And you better believe I said yes.What happened next wasn’t magical Narnia, but it was light-filled, warm, and soul-refreshing. Sitting under that steady glow, I realized how much we all need little “lampposts” in our lives—tiny cues of light and connection that help us reset, breathe, and remember what matters most.In this episode of Called an...
2025-09-0205 minCalled and CuriousFrom Brain Mess to Kingdom Mindset 👑 🧠I'm ready to MOVE MY THOUGHTS with SMRM - Click HERE!Ever feel like your thoughts are everywhere — from mom guilt spirals to endless what-ifs? Welcome to Called and Curious, the faith + neuroscience + story podcast that helps you reset your thoughts, calm your body, inspire curiosity, and renew your mind in Christ.I’m Ashriel — a Jesus-loving, self-proclaimed, personal trainer for thought patterns and certified neuroscience coach. Around here we keep it real, stay curious, and put Christ at the center — with short, powerful episodes that mix brain science, Bible truth, and the...
2025-08-2608 minCalled and CuriousWhen the Monkey Mafia Hijacks Your Brain 🐒🧠 (and Your Peace)Get your weekly faith-filled neuroscience tools to stop stress hijacks, rewire your brain, and reclaim peace through God’s design.Okay, friend, let me tell you about the time I got ambushed by the “monkey mafia” in Costa Rica. 🐒😂 What started as a funny story turned into the perfect picture of what happens when stress sneaks in and hijacks our minds. Neuroscientists call it an amygdala hijack—but in real life, it just feels like your peace, joy, and focus got stolen out from under you.Here’s the hope: God didn’t design us to stay...
2025-08-1916 minCalled and CuriousThe Disappointment Diaries: I Got Broke Up With by EmailHave you ever been rejected? Did you like it? The truth is, nothing about rejection feels good. It opens the door for the whispers of doubt and and the enemy has a hay-day! He desperately wants you to believe you are not enough and to not press forward. And he will try to destroy your purpose and dreams and he will use unlikely sources.Rejection is something we all have to deal with at some point. BUT, if we’re not aware and on guard, rejection can become not just a message, but a false “truth...
2025-08-1225 minCalled and CuriousBlooming Against All Odds: Finding Hope When Life Gets OverwhelmingSomeone handed me a plant and I almost cried. Not because I was happy, but because it seemed like one more thing I had to take care of and I was already drowning in overwhelm. This plant too was on its way to die; I just knew it.But what do we do when we’re struggling like me and that plant? What do we do when everything seems impossible and we’re doomed—all hope is gone?I want to take you on a plant journey (yes, I said it) and to come wi...
2025-08-0516 minCalled and CuriousThe Game Changer 🧩: Transform Your Mind and Boost Problem-Solving Skills Through PlayHave you ever felt completely overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wondering how to find joy and connection in the chaos? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode of the Called and Curious podcast, I’m sharing the power of engaging in an unexpected hobby that is a game-changer!As Christian women, we often juggle the demands of motherhood, work, and our spiritual lives, leaving little room for self-care. But what if I told you that something as simple as puzzling could enhance your problem-solving skills, boost your mood, and even deepen your fai...
2025-07-2916 minCalled and CuriousFlip the Script with One Little Verse: My Gratitude Game ChangerHave you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of negativity, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? It’s so easy to let grumbling seep into our daily conversations and thoughts, isn’t it? I know it is for me, and it's normal. But there's also another way...What if I told you there’s a straightforward directive from the Bible that cuts through all the noise and offers a transformative way to approach our lives? Check out the story behind my new life verse and why you might need this scripture tucked in your ba...
2025-07-2215 minCalled and CuriousTransform Nervousness into Confidence: The Brain Hack You Need!Have you ever felt that familiar flutter of nervousness before a moment and wished you could avoid the insecurity and doubt that comes with it?Today, we’re exploring a transformative brain hack that has the power to change the way you experience nervousness—curious yet? We all know that familiar flutter in our stomachs, that rush of adrenaline that signals something important is about to happen. But instead of letting it turn into anxiety, what if you could flip the script? Just like the remarkable Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, there’s a way to channel that energy...
2025-07-1511 minCalled and CuriousSlurpees & Serenity: How to Trade Problems for PeaceHave you ever noticed how children sometimes worry about things that seem so silly to us? I found myself reflecting on this during a recent bike ride with my family. My son was anxious about something so important to him and it struck me how similar our worries are as adults. We often approach God with our anxieties, clutching them tightly like a child holding onto their favorite toy. But what if I told you that trusting God can help us find peace over our problems? Yes, it’s true! In this episode, I introduce a simple yet...
2025-07-0815 minCalled and CuriousBehind Curtain #3: How Your Unconscious Instincts, Environments, and EXPERIENCES Shape Your RealityIn this final episode of our series, “Awakening the Unconscious,” we’re diving into something that could totally change your life. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this!We’re chatting about how our experiences shape our beliefs and actions. Ever felt like a single piece of criticism made you want to hide away? You’re not alone! We all have those moments where negative feedback can knock the wind out of our sails. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to stop you from pursuing your passions and growi...
2025-07-0109 minCalled and CuriousBehind Curtain #2: How Your Unconscious Instincts, ENVIRONMENTS, and Experiences Shape Your RealityLet’s do some personal training for your thought patterns today! We’re diving into the second episode of our Awakening the Unconscious series, where we peel back the “unconsicous” curtain on the things that drive our behaviors.Today, we’re exploring a powerful yet often overlooked unconscious driver: our 3 ENVIRONMENTS. As your Christian brain coach and personal trainer for thought patterns, I’m excited to chat with you about how the spaces we inhabit, the people we surround ourselves with, and even how our physical states can profoundly impact our lives.Have you ever not...
2025-06-2413 minCalled and CuriousBehind Curtain #1: How Your Unconscious INSTINCTS, Environments, and Experiences Shape Your RealityWelcome my called and curious friends! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on something super fascinating: the unconscious drivers that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions—often without us even knowing it. I’m your host, Ashriel, and I can’t wait to dive into this with you!Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the same old patterns, unsure why you can’t seem to make the changes you want? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re talking about those sneaky instincts and influences from our environments that...
2025-06-1715 min
Called and CuriousFrom Overwhelmed to Empowered: An Interview with Brooke Rozzie on Steps to a Healthier YouWelcome to the Called and Curious Podcast! I am so excited for today’s episode because we have an interview with the inspiring Brooke Rozzie, founder of the Faithfully Nourished Community. Join us for a deep dive into health, wellness, and the importance of embracing our bodies as integral parts of our faith journey. A Must Listen:In a world where women often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and depleted, Brooke shines a light on the importance of holistic well-being. With her unique perspective, she challenges the notion that our bodies don’t matter in the c...
2025-06-1058 min
She Can ShareEp: (119) Rewire Your Brain to Love Your Life with Ashriel HuberIn today's episode, we're talking about how to train your thoughts so you can love your life! Let's be honest, we all struggle with feeling negative about our lives in one way or another. In fact, sometimes, we have struggled in a certain area for a long time and just can't seem to get a "breakthrough". Well, what if you're breakthrough was actually in what you're thinking about it!
Today, I had the privilege of having Ashriel Huber, a "personal trainer for your thoughts" come on the podcast. She gives such amazing insight around how we can actually...
2025-06-0439 minShe Can ShareEp: (119) Rewire Your Brain to Love Your Life with Ashriel HuberIn today's episode, we're talking about how to train your thoughts so you can love your life! Let's be honest, we all struggle with feeling negative about our lives in one way or another. In fact, sometimes, we have struggled in a certain area for a long time and just can't seem to get a "breakthrough". Well, what if you're breakthrough was actually in what you're thinking about it!
Today, I had the privilege of having Ashriel Huber, a "personal trainer for your thoughts" come on the podcast. She gives such amazing insight around how we can actually...
2025-06-0439 minCalled and CuriousThe Arm Wrestling Match: Letting Go of PerfectionismAre you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the need to control every aspect of your life? Do perfectionism and the pressure to achieve leave you exhausted and unfulfilled? In this episode, gear up for the internal battle many of us face between trying to control everything and the liberating act of surrendering to God.Using the metaphor of arm wrestling, we chat about how the struggle can drain your energy and rob you of peace. Surrendering isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s actually a powerful step towards finding true peace and purpose. With insights from neur...
2025-06-0324 minCalled and CuriousDo My Prayers Really Matter? How to Wait, Trust, and Sip Your CoffeeHave you ever found yourself questioning whether your prayers truly matter? You’re not alone. Many of us grapple with feelings of doubt and impatience, especially when we’re waiting for answers that seem to take forever to arrive. In this episode, let’s have a real conversation about the significance of prayer and the rituals that accompany it, using my experience with a new shiny, overwhelming coffee machine to better understand the patience required in both praying and spiritual growth.When we approach prayer with a sense of passionate patience, we can transfo...
2025-05-2709 min
Faithfully NourishedHow to Create More Joy in Your Day with Ashriel HuberIn today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Ashriel Huber, Personal Trainer for Thought Patterns, to the podcast. Ashriel specializes in strengthening your mental resilience and transforming your thought patterns. We dive into her journey from being overwhelmed with life to finding fitness in mind, body, and spirit. She shares her deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom, God guiding her to write a book, and how that led to creating her company 'Called and Curious' to help women find their purpose. We'll talk about the power of dual tasking and how her daily six-minute 'Love Moves' routines can change...
2025-05-2740 minCalled and CuriousThe ‘ONE’ HABIT Every Christian Woman Needs: Transform Your Body, Mind, and SoulHave you ever felt like you’re carrying around a backpack full of worries, fears, and doubts that you carry into your moments and they just weigh you down? Trust me, we’ve all been there! But what if I told you that true transformation—mind, body, and spirit—is possible, and it starts from the inside out? In this episode, we’re going to journey into the world of holistic fitness, and let me tell you, it's a game changer! We often think of fitness as just physical, but it's so much more than that. It int...
2025-05-2029 min
A Spark Ignited with Danielle NicoleSeason 2 | EP: 20 | What This Season Taught Me | Season 2 FinaleWhat. A. Season.From holidays to heartbreaks, purpose to pause, this season of A Spark Ignited has taken us on a powerful journey of mindset, healing, self-love, and growth. I’ve shared my highs, my lows, and most importantly, my heart.I’ve was blessed to have had phenomenal guests this season who brought wisdom, depth, and a whole lot of realness:Season 2 Guests:• Busie Matsiko • Tepra Wells• Ashriel Huber• Jason Altidor• Jamar Pinkston• Brittany Ramsey• Rochelle MareeAnd now...
2025-05-1412 minCalled and CuriousNavigate a Feast of Social Complaining: 🍽 Your Ultimate Guide to Happier ConversationsThere’s a feast for your thoughts in this episode we chat about consuming the not-so-delicious topic of complaints. Today you’re getting your personal trainer for thought patterns’ one-stop guide to navigating social complaining and what’s going on in your brain and how to shift! 🍽 🧠Picture This: you receive an invitation to the fanciest dinner party in town, only to find yourself surrounded by a buffet of grumbles and grievances and if you’re going to fit in, you better share your own appetizers of complaints. So instead of enjoying a delightful meal together, you're...
2025-05-1309 min
Called and CuriousHave You Thanked a Teacher Today? 🙌 🍎 Here’s Why It Matters!❓Who was an amazing teacher that you remember from your childhood?Today, let’s gather ’round the bonfire and give a huge shout-out to our incredible early childhood educators! Whether it’s Teacher Appreciation Week or just another day, it’s always the perfect time to celebrate these heroes who shape our little ones’ futures.👩🏽🏫 Teaching in Early Childhood is Truly a Calling, Not Just a Job! On the Called and Curious podcast, early childhood teachers are part of the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it. As a personal traine...
2025-05-0630 minCalled and CuriousHow to Trust When Life StinksHave you ever had a really scary situation or circumstance in your season or new challenge or change that freaks you out and you don’t even know how to manage it must less trust God for what’s going on in and around you. I know I have and it really reminded me of some stories and this idea of how we trust God in our brains and our bodies when everything in us is paralyzed. As your personal trainer for thought patterns, I want to help you understand what this looks and feels like and how y...
2025-04-2916 minCalled and CuriousEmbracing Life’s Gross Lessons: Are Mayflies Invading Your Mindset?Got bugs in your brain?Things are a little gross in my life right now as I’m smack dab in the middle of mayfly season. But within this rather disgusting and uncomfortable season, I learned a couple life lessons that were going to chat about today. Because maybe you have things that are a little awkward, hard, or downright gross in your life currently and it's invading your mindset. We want to understand our thought patterns in these seasons and understand how to handle these unexpected messes.We take on the wild met...
2025-04-2207 minCalled and CuriousFinding Grace in Our FailuresHave you ever felt like a failure? Join us in this episode as we dive into the heart of Holy Week, no matter when you’re listening, this episode is for you. We'll explore powerful themes of failure, redemption, and love through the reactions and failures of three of Jesus’ disciples. From Peter's fear-rooted and law-driven denial to Judas' tragic, logic-led betrayal and John's failure combined with an unwavering willingness to choose love, we’ll uncover how each response shapes our self-perception and our relationships. Spoiler alert: it’s not about perfection but about embr...
2025-04-1521 minCalled and CuriousTurning Tables: Signs Jesus is Reshaping Your LifeHave you ever felt like things were getting knocked over and turned upside down in your life? As we go towards Holy Week and Holy seasons in our lives, we’re called for MORE; more worship, more rest, and more purpose through the Holy Spirit. But how do we understand how that might look and what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives in a deeper way?In this episode, I share how I sneak down to check on my kids during a sleepover, and what do I find? Lights blazing, them bouncing off the walls, an...
2025-04-0814 min
Called and CuriousPlan with Purpose: Rewire to Lead a Generous Life!“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Proverbs 29:18Today we’re going to really work on our thought patterns to understand how leading with generosity can help us grow closer to the mind and heart of Christ. And that all starts with intention and planning for growth and change. To do that, we’re going to introduce the second quarter of the Love Moves planning calendar and the power it can have in our minds and life. Today we’re diving into the April calendar which is all about leading our days with a generous sp...
2025-04-0121 minCalled and CuriousEmerge Fast: Transform in 100 Days to Fly Girl, Fly!Hey there, beautiful mamas! ☕✨ I’m so excited to chat with you today about something that’s been stirring in my heart: transformation through fasting to BELIEVE for BIGGER and MORE in our lives.You know, I was inspired by a little moment with my daughter and her stuffed bunnies. She’s so attached to them, and it got me thinking about how we all have our own “stuffed bunnies” in life—those comforts we cling to because they make us feel safe. But what if I told you that letting go of those things is t...
2025-03-2517 minCalled and Curious10 Things I Hate About My Husband [with Shayla Huber]Hey there, beautiful friends! ☕ Have you ever felt like you’re just settling in your marriage? Or maybe you’re wrestling with frustration and confusion, wondering if things can ever really change? Today, I’m excited to chat with Shayla Huber about her incredible journey of healing and restoration. Shayla gets real about those tough feelings—we all have them! She emphasizes that true transformation starts when we let God in to heal our hearts. It’s so easy to think we can change our spouses, but the truth is, we can only control our thoughts and actions. Shayla...
2025-03-181h 01Called and CuriousThe Secret Weapon for Crushing Life’s Challenges and Discovering JoyToday, we’re going to get a secret weapon to crush life’s challenges as I share the ONE TIP that can get you out of tomorrow’s happiness trap and help you find joy today! Have you ever caught yourself waiting for life to get easier? It’s easy to get caught in that cycle but what if the biggest reason for unhappiness isn’t what you think? The very thing you’ve been waiting for may be robbing you of not just happiness, but joy. In this episode we tackle life’s hardest challen...
2025-03-1222 minCalled and CuriousLet’s Go Fly a Kite: Unlock Success with Faith, Values, and BoundariesHi beautiful mama, have you ever felt like you want to CUT TIES AND JUST FLY FREE!?!I know I have! The temptation to be freed to fly higher and achieve more success in areas of our lives is something a lot of us have felt. But today we’re going to make a potion, fly a kite, and explore how embracing values and setting boundaries can transform our lives! ✨ We’ll dive into the neuroscience behind why limits can actually boost our happiness and help us soar like a kite! I’ve got some tactical...
2025-03-0423 minCalled and CuriousConquer Your Call of Dread: Transform Anxiety into Growth Today!Welcome back to Called and Curious, where we dive deep into the beautiful intersection of faith and neuroscience. Today, we tackle something that I know so many of us can relate to—the dreaded phone call. You know, those moments that make your stomach drop and your heart race, what I lovingly refer to as the "call of dread." In our conversation, we unpacked how these seemingly overwhelming situations can actually serve as incredible opportunities for personal growth and connection. Isn’t it amazing how God works in our lives, even in the most uncomfortable moments? It’s all a...
2025-02-2526 minA Spark Ignited with Danielle NicoleSeason 2 | EP: 12 | Thought Empowering Pattern Training with Ashriel HuberIn this episode of A Spark Ignited, I sit down with Ashriel Huber, a Christian personal trainer for thought patterns, to explore the power of Thought Pattern Personal Training. Ashriel helps Christian women align their hearts and minds with Christ, transforming overwhelmed and cluttered thoughts into clarity, confidence, and peace.As the CEO of an educational nonprofit, a founding partner in the Called and Curious Thought Life Company, and the host of the Called and Curious podcast, Ashriel teaches ambitious women how to use faith, love, and neuroscience to shape their lives—one thought at a time. Pl...
2025-02-1846 minCalled and CuriousThe TV Wish: Unlocking the Hidden Wishes of Our FamilyHave you ever wished for something?Welcome to the Called and Curious podcast and today we get to hear someone's deeply personal wish. What did they wish for? To be a TV set!Join us as we unpack the lessons hidden within this touching essay from a true story and explore how we can amplify our presence in the lives of our loved ones. We're going to chat about the importance of being truly present in our relationships from a very different perspective and how that perspective can transform our family relationships. ...
2025-02-1805 minCalled and CuriousDitching the ‘But Trap’: Embracing Your Worth and Identity as God Sees YouI’m so excited to share today’s episode with you, where we dive into a topic that hits home for many of us: self-worth, identity, and the little ways we sometimes let others or ourselves downplay our own value. If you’ve ever found yourself in that cringe-worthy moment of receiving a compliment and instinctively following it up with a “but, this episode is for you!In our chat, as you're personal trainer for thought patterns, I unpack what I like to call the 'but trap'—that sneaky habit we have of downplaying compliments. You know the drill...
2025-02-1118 minCalled and CuriousThis One Key Idea Will Unlock Your Unique Voice and Empower Your JourneyWhat one principle can you use today that can transform your life and potentially the lives of those around you? Find out in this episode, where we learn that principle from none other than the incredible Dolly Parton. You know, the woman who turned her challenging upbringing into a beautiful tapestry of music, stories, and inspiration? Dolly’s journey is not just a tale of success; it’s a powerful reminder that our struggles can be stepping stones toward something magnificent. Just like her, we all have the potential to shine brightly, even when the world tries to di...
2025-02-0414 minCalled and CuriousFour Steps to Reclaim Your Peace: Battling Doubts as a Christian WomanHey there, lovely friends! ☕ What do Margaret, doubts, and us have in common? It’s the need to find peace despite the chaos of life. You know those days when everything feels a bit overwhelming? Yeah, we’ve all been there, right? As your personal trainer for thought patterns, I wanted to have a heart-to-heart about when things aren’t peaceful and what we can do in those uncomfortable, overwhelming, and downright ugly situations. Because this week I totally lost my peace (spoiler: it was not pretty!), and I think we can all relate to those moments when doub...
2025-01-2810 minCalled and CuriousA Rose and Hope: How Positive Expectations Shape RealityWhat are you expecting today? If you’re “expecting” to unlock the transformative power of positive expectations then join us in this episode because there’s hope!We’ll explore how cultivating a mindset of hope and belief can reshape your reality, boost your confidence, and lead you to incredible breakthroughs in life and faith!I’m your host, Ashriel Huber, a faith-filled personal trainer for thought patterns and the story of Pete Rose is one I’m so excited to share! The ending of that story really hit me and it’s an important reminder about w...
2025-01-2109 minCalled and CuriousBring *THIS* Into the Room: Watch What Happens!Hey, lovely friends! ☕️ I can’t wait to share this heart-to-heart coffee chat about becoming the most peaceful woman in the room. Imagine showing up with an inner calm that radiates, transforming not just your life but everyone around you! We dive into the fascinating science of neuroplasticity, discovering how our minds can reshape to foster peace and emotional well-being. This journey isn’t just personal; it’s a beautiful collective experience, encouraging us to lean on one another. When we choose peace, we create a ripple effect of positivity that touches our relationships and environments. Ready to...
2025-01-1415 minCalled and CuriousNew Beginnings, New You: Faith-Fueled Planning for a Joyful JourneyWelcome to Called and Curious, the space for Christian women to embrace thought-pattern disruption through "thought workouts" to let God "work in" their heart and minds. Today we're diving deep into the beauty of new beginnings and the art of goal setting, all wrapped up in the wonderful science of neuroplasticity.You know how sometimes the thought of starting fresh can feel both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming? I totally get it! It's like being at the base of our mountainous goal and staring at the very tip top of that peak goal. We talk about how...
2025-01-0718 min
Called and CuriousThe Most Peaceful Woman in the Room: Transform in 12 MonthsHey there, beautiful friends! ☕ As we step into this new year, I want to invite you to transform not just your mindset but the very essence of how you live and connect with those around you. Imagine becoming the most peaceful woman in the room—sounds amazing, right? With the "Love Moves Calendar", this can be your reality!This isn’t just any calendar; it’s your tool for intentional living, designed to help you serve, grow, and add value to both yourself and others. Each month, you’ll find prompts and activities that encourage you to cul...
2024-12-3129 minCalled and CuriousWhen Peace Feels Impossible: Turn to Faith and Do *THIS* InsteadWhat do we do in seasons that are *supposed* to be joyful but often are a source of stress, a trigger for grief, or an isolating experience? Hi there, I'm your host and Christian Personal Trainer for Thought Patterns Ashriel and today I wanted to pause to talk about what it's like when peace-of-mind during the holidays feels like something for "others" but not you. For many, Christmas and celebrations can feel like a whirlwind of stress and expectations, and I totally get that. Sometimes, finding peace feels like an impossible task, doesn’t it?But...
2024-12-2415 minCalled and CuriousTransforming Fear with Faith: Harnessing God’s Power with NeuroscienceHi beautiful women and mamas! Welcome back to the Called and Curious Podcast-the space for Christian women to feel “at home” in the Kingdom and in our own thoughts by connecting our hearts and minds to the heart and mind of Christ! I’m your host, Ashriel Huber, a faith-filled personal trainer for thought patterns and I'm so glad you're here today!Around here, we’re all about the work of mental transformation using faith, love, and neuroscience. But there’s a question many of you have asked and it’s why faith is a crucial part of our minds...
2024-12-1714 minCalled and CuriousNurturing Your Mind Garden: Cultivating Gratitude in a World of EntitlementWelcome to the space for Christian women to feel “at home” in the Kingdom and in our own thoughts by connecting our hearts and minds to the heart and mind of Christ! I’m your personal trainer for thought patterns, Ashriel. Today we’re diving into a topic that we often point out in others but rarely stop to check-in with ourselves to see when it creeps into our own lives: Entitlement. Eek! We all get a little uncomfortable with that word. But feelings of entitlement can sneak up on us like an uninvited guest at a party. Yo...
2024-12-1019 minCalled and CuriousDress Your Faith: How Enclothed Cognition Empowers Christian WomenPut on that cherished necklace you wear each day that brings you peace or snuggle up in that green scarf that matches your eyes and makes you feel confident and get ready to explore the fascinating concept: Enclothed Cognition. Yep, it’s a mouthful, but it’s a game-changer! Essentially, it’s the idea that certain items we wear can significantly impact our self-perception and confidence. Join me for a date night tragedy where I discovered the “why” behind our attachment to certain items and how we can use it for good in our lives. I sprinkle...
2024-12-0317 minCalled and CuriousTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: Flag Football Lessons for LifeWelcome back to the Called and Curious Podcast-the space for Christian women to feel “at home” in the Kingdom and in our own thoughts by connecting our hearts and minds to the heart and mind of Christ! I’m your host, Ashriel Huber, a faith-filled personal trainer for thought patterns. I’m so excited that you’re here because today we’re diving into a topic that lightens the load of our journey, builds community, and allows for greater achievement and success. I recently found myself reflecting on my son's flag football season—yes, the one where I thou...
2024-11-2615 minCalled and CuriousIgnite Your Joy: Cultivating Enthusiasm for a Beautiful LifeHi beautiful mamas! Welcome back to the Called and Curious Podcast-the space for Christian women to feel “at home” in the Kingdom and in our own thoughts by connecting our hearts and minds to the heart and mind of Christ! I’m your host, Ashriel Huber, a faith-filled personal trainer for thought patterns. I’m so excited that you’re here because today we’re diving into a topic that can truly transform our thoughts, homes, business, and life: enthusiasm!In this conversation, we explore the incredible power of enthusiasm—not just as a personality trait, but as a...
2024-11-1915 minCalled and CuriousConfessions of a Mindset Makeover: Transforming Your Thoughts with Faith, Love, and NeuroscienceHey, beautiful mama! Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of negative thinking? I know I have! It can feel like being stuck in quicksand, but here’s the good news: I found a powerful way to break free!In this episode, I’ll share my personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and insecure, and how God transformed my chaotic thoughts into a life of purpose. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at my transformation and the exciting new direction we're taking in our community—all for the glory of God!When we begin our journey...
2024-11-1232 minCalled and CuriousSilencing Your Self-Doubt: Secrets to Embracing Your Worth with Danielle Nicole RamseyHey there, beautiful mamas! I’m super excited to share today’s chat with the amazing Danielle Nicole Ramsey. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, doubted your worth or questioned your purpose, this episode is just for you. 1. Real Talk About Overwhelm:Ever find yourself wondering, “How do I do it all?” Trust me, you’re not alone! Danielle spills the tea on her own journey and how she turned that feeling of being overwhelmed into a driving force for change. It’s a game-changer, and I know you’ll relate!2. Battling...
2024-11-0553 minCalled and CuriousOvercoming Worry Through Faith: Christian Mamas Finding Peace Through LoveHey there, beautiful mama! Welcome to today’s Called and Curious devotional episode, where we're going to chat about something that I know weighs heavy on many of our hearts: WORRY. As Christian mamas and women, it can feel like we’re constantly navigating the waves of anxiety and fear. But here’s the good news—WORRY IS A HABIT, and it’s one we can learn to replace with trust and love grounded in God’s truth!To make it “make sense” I share a story about my daughter where we see first hand that our thoughts...
2024-10-2926 minCalled and CuriousUnlock Motivation: The 2 LITTLE WORDS That Empower Your Family and TeamsHi Called and Curious Community! I’m excited to have you here today as we explore a topic that can truly transform the way we communicate and connect—not just with our families but in every aspect of our lives. Have you ever found yourself wondering why certain conversations feel flat or why your kids seem unmotivated to tackle their chores? Well, I’m here to share a little secret: you can improve your influence and it’s all about THE POWER OF TWO LITTLE WORDS. Trust me, this simple shift can spark deeper connections and ignite...
2024-10-2209 minCalled and CuriousProcrastinate No More: The Key to Take Action TodayRaise your hand if you’ve ever procrastinated. Every hand should fly up at this moment because procrastination is something we all experience and can relate to. As ambitious, purpose-focused mamas, we often find ourselves juggling a myriad of responsibilities, but sometimes, despite our best intentions, we struggle to take action. I want to share with you that procrastination isn’t just about poor time management, laziness, or a character flaw.In this episode, you’ll discover the real reason WHY we procrastinate, how it creates a chronic procrastination cycle, and how to STOP procrastinating with the world’s...
2024-10-1513 minCalled and CuriousCompliments 101: The Secret Ingredient for Happy, Confident KidsHey you, I love that shirt you're wearing! Compliments feel pretty great, huh? They do and that praise lights us up when we hear it! Our kids need to hear that praise and get those compliments. However, last week we learned that many parents and leaders make praise mistakes that do long-term damage. Give that episode a listen to make sure you're not making the praise mistakes that can ruin children's self-esteem!In this episode, we dive into the the positive side of praise-how to do it right! To truly change the way you connect w...
2024-10-0824 minCalled and CuriousWarning: Is Praise Ruining your Child’s Self-Esteem?Is the praise your giving hurting or helping your child’s self-esteem? Is your praise building real confidence in others or is it setting people up for failure? Want the research and secret sauce on how to NOT ruin your children, employees, or teams? If yes, join us for a very curious...and important episode!Praise is an essential and powerful tool in life...that also backfires, a lot! Grab your notebook and pen as we dive deep into a subject that holds immense power in our parenting toolkit: praise. As caregivers and educators, we of...
2024-10-0114 minCalled and CuriousAccepting You Were MADE FOR MORE: Discover Your True Calling TodayWhat did you want to be when you grew up? I really want to know! And by the end of this episode, you’ll not only see how those childhood dreams mean something, but you’ll know that YOU, specifically, have been MADE FOR MORE in this lifetime!BELIEVE IN MY CALLINGS: The dreams you had as a child, the call towards significance and serving, hold key secrets to your purpose and what you were made to do today. Come with me on this journey as we explore the desire you have to make a diff...
2024-09-2420 minCalled and CuriousJOIN the Curious Conversation: Girl’s Nights, What’s My Calling, and Coffee Gnomes - Answering YOUR questionsAre you feeling curious today? Got a burning question? Or do you just want to hear other’s questions and thoughts?!If your answer to any of those questions was “YES!” then good news, you’re in the right spot today. Welcome to another episode of Called and Curious and today, we’re going to answer listener questions. I love questions so I’m excited to open up, read, and dive into YOUR questions to see what the community is thinking about and to get raw on questions you guys have. And there are some good...
2024-09-1722 minCalled and CuriousHaving Hard Conversations: One NEW Approach to Mastering Tough TalksToday, we’re diving into a topic that we all tend to shy away from—HARD conversations. You know the ones I’m talking about! Those discussions that can make our palms sweat and our hearts race.As a recovering people-pleaser who has felt like I’ve had to be a “good girl” and who has spent a good part of life avoiding having the tough talks--the thought of these hard conversations can make me twitch. Avoiding “the talk” or trying to protect ourselves if we do have them is the common approach.But what if I told you th...
2024-09-1035 minCalled and CuriousGnomes, Disney, and the Power of Value: Transforming Your Everyday LifeHave you ever had your nose crinkle in disgust as you watch a grown up throw a fit as they demand people around them give them the value they so deserve? We see it more often than we like and, if we’re honest, sometimes we’re the ones throwing the fit.Consuming value is the norm in our society but it leads to discontent and enabling and living a life where our happiness is dependent on the amount of value we believe others should give to us.But what if there’s another way? Choosi...
2024-09-0321 minCalled and CuriousUnlock Your Glow: Expert Tips for Loving the Skin You’re In with Esthetician LourdesEver have days where your skin makes you want to run and hide under the covers? The truth is, we all have different skin care needs but when we have “struggle days” and don’t love our skin, we usually don’t feel confident to be the Called and Curious woman who gets the things done that day.Today we get an interview with our own personal esthetician who peels back the curtain on what we need and don’t need to start loving the skin we’re in, even if we don’t like it. Lourdes gets real abou...
2024-08-2724 minCalled and CuriousFrom Frustrated to Fabulous: Master Your Frustration With 5 Surprising Techniques to Boost Your Confidence and Happiness!Welcome back to the Called and Curious podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know we can all relate to: frustration. Trust me, I’ve been there too! Whether it’s a tough day at work, a never-ending to-do list, or just life throwing curve-balls, frustration can sneak up on us. But don’t worry--I’ve got your back!In this episode, I’m sharing **5 surprising and effective techniques** to help you turn that frustration into fuel for happiness. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s chat about how we can navigate...
2024-08-2014 minCalled and CuriousTeacher’s Top Tip: The NUMBER ONE thing you can do today to help your child SUCCEED in school and in lifeWant to help your child and learn the NUMBER ONE thing you can do as a parent this school year to set your child up for success? Today we peel back the curtain as I share my 20-year veteran “teacher top-tip” to give you the ONE thing to prioritize this school year to gift your child the confidence and skills to grow into life-long learners.As the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and easy, quick back-to-school breakfasts percolates the air, we find ourselves in the role helping guide our families and ourselves to prepare for a new scho...
2024-08-1317 minCalled and Curious[Devo] The Great Robbery: How to Take Back Your Peace, Purpose, and CD CollectionHave you ever been robbed? Robbed of your stuff, of your safety, of your peace, of your time, of your worth, of your freedom, of your joy, or your purpose?If you’ve ever felt that crushing feeling that your peace and safety and reason for being in this world is threatened, then I invite you to come for a quick, quiet time devotional today. This one is for you.It’s hard to find peace when we look around our lives and realize we’ve been robbed!My friend, what has the enemy...
2024-08-0620 minCalled and CuriousComparison-Proof Your Life and Purpose: 4 Shields to Build Unshakeable Self-Confidence and WorthAre you tired of constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate?Do you ever have just a great day...UNTIL you see someone else have a better day?Does looking at what others have make you feel WORSE about yourself?Let’s break free from the comparison trap and run OUR OWN race to embrace our unique purpose!>> Friend, if I could tell you to listen to just one episode of this podcast, this is the one. This is the one I need to hear on repeat and the episode th...
2024-07-3045 minCalled and CuriousFrom Reluctance to Empowerment: Embracing Unexpected Blessings in Your JourneyA stranger hands you a $10 bill and runs away. You stare at it, open mouthed, and wish it never happened. Maybe you wish that because it feels awkward. Maybe you don’t want charity. Maybe you feel like you don’t deserve it. Maybe you feel it’s meant for someone else.The unexpected happens in our lives everyday. The good, the bad, and everything in-between. Yet, we’re rarely surprised by negative things that pop up. Yet when good things unexpectedly burst into our life, we often don’t recognize them, trust them, or graciously receive them....
2024-07-2323 minCalled and CuriousElla Parlor on NOT Tolerating Negative Self-Talk, Navigating Mommy Wine Culture,and Setting Boundaries Against Toxic RelationshipsHey girl, what are you TOLERATING right now? In this conversation, Ella Parlor and I pull back the curtain on some of the real crazy that goes on behind closed doors in the alcohol industry and how that journey can help us navigate how we show up and what we tolerate in our lives. We talk about how when we have the courage to not conform, we become more authentic and intentional and create a better experience in our journey. Listen how creating balance and speaking up for yourself can help you create a positive experience for yourself when...
2024-07-161h 24Called and Curious3 Lessons From a Successful Failure: How to FEEL Your Success - Bridging the Struggle Gap Pt. 5It’s exhausting! You see people succeed every day and wonder what you’re doing wrong? All the ideas and hard work you’ve put into things and you still feel like a failure. What do you do!?How do you battle through a success gap hurdle that swoops into your life and leaves you wide-eyed, mouth hanging open, and wondering what the next step is to not fail and be successful?Glad you asked! Today we’re going to use Vincent Van Gogh’s own inability to bridge a success gap hurdle to help us over ou...
2024-07-0943 minCalled and CuriousShifting How You See Yourself: Bridging the Struggle Gap Pt. 4I’ve got to ask you friend, “Do you ever feel like an imposter? That the thing you want and dream about isn’t for someone like you?” Well buckle up because those “icky” feelings are a sign that you’ve bumped right into an identity gap hurdle and it hurts.The universe seems to be telling you that this “thing” isn’t for you. Our brains, bless them, want us to be safe. If you’re brain is saying the right thing to do is quit, that you weren’t made for this, then this is the episode for you. Bec...
2024-07-0225 minCalled and CuriousBreaking Barriers: 10 Ways to Overcome Knowledge Hurdles to Reach your Potential - Bridging the Struggle Gap Pt. 3Have you ever tried something only to stop, look around awkwardly, and realize you didn’t know what you needed to know to be successful? You paw your foot at the ground, a little embarrassed that you don’t have the right skills.This is the point in time where we’re struggling in the gap of where we are and where we want to be. ...And we’ve bumped headlong into a knowledge gap hurdle. This is the place where we realize we lack the skills and knowledge to do or be the thing we wanted. This is...
2024-06-2527 minCalled and CuriousBridging the Struggle Gap Pt. 2 - Four Ridiculously Easy and Powerful Ways to Pack for SUCCESS on the JourneyHave you ever gone on a trip and realized you forgot so many things you really needed? You look around dazed at the messy middle of this trip and wonder how you could have planned better, how you could have been more prepared to have a successful trip.While I am eager and PUMPED to jump into the hurdles in a struggle gap with you, I know we need to pause.We need to make sure we’ve packed the right things, prepared what we needed, and that we’re setting ourselves up for success for...
2024-06-1823 minCalled and CuriousBridging the Struggle Gap: Overcoming Hurdles to Achieve SuccessHave you ever gotten excited to start something or try to become something, only to quit when you got into it and found it was tough...it just wasn’t for you?Let’s normalize the idea that this happens to all of us and probably more often than we realize. It’s normal to get pumped about going towards something new, to try out a different thing, or to want to be a better version of yourself. It’s also normal to stop because fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, imposter experiences, and doubts pull you down as you’re trying...
2024-06-1119 minCalled and CuriousA Menu of Choices: How to Shape Your Experiences for FulfillmentHey there, are you a “should-be” person? Do you find yourself and others telling you what you “should” feel, think, and do? So often, external circumstances and inner critics have a negative impact on our personal growth, fulfillment, and following our purpose in life. In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the psychographic of the “should-be” girl and discover the who and the why of the called and curious ideal listener. Naturally food made its way into the episode as we’ll use the idea of restaurants, menus, and that pesky junk drawer to draw analogies into the...
2024-06-0423 minCalled and CuriousEmbracing Your Inner Artist: Inspiring Creativity in Everyday Moments"We are all called to be artists. We are all called to creatively use whatever gifts we have in us to go and inspire somebody."Discover the hidden artist within you-it's there, I promise! We'll delve into the transformative power of art in our daily lives. In this episode, we explore how art is not confined to traditional forms but can be found in the simplest moments of creativity and observation. Join us as we explore the joy and inspiration that comes from recognizing ourselves as artists and learn how our unique gifts and talents c...
2024-05-2811 minCalled and CuriousYou are Called for More: Go From Chaos to Clarity with One WordDo the demands of your daily life sometimes overshadow your sense of calling and purpose? Today, we’re here to remind you that you’re meant for something extraordinary.On this episode, we dive deep into embracing our callings and overcoming the negative thought weeds that hold you back.Brandishing one word to start battling our thoughts, we’ll talk about the importance of love, connection, and clarity in pursuing your callings. Through stories and insights, we’ll learn practical steps for decluttering our minds so we can shift to a higher state of mind.
2024-05-2124 minCalled and CuriousWearing YOUR Crazy Pants: Does Personal Style Impact Your Self-Perception?Ever stare at your closet trying to figure out what in the world you should put on in order to show up and feel good about where you’re going and what you have to do? I want us to all put on our crazy pants today so we can talk about personal style and how it can impacts our confidence and self-perception. We want to boldly and confidently dress in a style that aligns with our values and that helps us show up as the person we want to be. Taking the time to think about our...
2024-05-1413 minCalled and CuriousFuel for Thought-3 Proven Remedies for Taming Toxic Story SyndromeEver have anxious thoughts, feel defeated, have crazy stories running through your mind or overthink situations or things you’ve said? Well, buckle up, because we're diving deep into the realm of Toxic Story Syndrome! It's like a sneaky little bug that infects our minds with negative stories and thoughts, without us even realizing it. But fear not, my friend, because we've got the cure!In this episode, we'll be exploring the three science-based, proven steps to banish Toxic Story Syndrome from your life.Discovering the sneaky bug infecting your mind with negative stories and thoughts. Wa...
2024-05-0726 minCalled and CuriousThe Power of Perfume: Unlocking Mindful Transitions Through Stop and Go MomentsYou’re just a perfume spray away from understanding the importance and power of intentional pauses that create daily mindful transitions. In this episode, we chat on how we need to choose how we want to show up in each role and scene of our lives. We’ll dive into the impact of words, mindset, and self-talk on our daily experiences in order to create positive stop-and-go moments throughout our day. You'll be equipped to start creating these stop-and-go moments in your day by asking yourself three questions so you can start perfuming your life with these pauses that set y...
2024-04-3016 minCalled and CuriousLife as a Roller Coaster: 3 Steps for Crushing Limitations and Embracing the UnknownJoin the line to ride the wildest roller coaster of your life--and do it white-knuckled and ready to crush limitations! In this episode, the Ashriel discusses the idea of doing things scared and provides three steps for crushing limitations and embracing the unknown. Ashriel uses a crazy roller coaster experience to illustrate the importance of taking action and overcoming fear. Start your own life’s thrill ride, even if you’re scared, armed with a special freebie that allows you to start taking action today. The episode concludes with a reminder to embrace your unique dream and enjoy...
2024-04-2328 minCalled and CuriousThe Michelangelo Method: Balancing Authenticity and the Alter Ego to Reveal your Inner MasterpieceBring the Michelangelo Method into your own life in order to uncover the masterpiece that is you! In this episode, the Ashriel explores the concept of art as an integral part of life and how it connects with our uniqueness and callings. The idea of balancing authenticity with the desire for change is discussed, and the concept of the alter ego as a tool for personal growth is introduced. Ashriel then delves into the story of Michelangelo and his sculpture of David, highlighting the artist's unique approach and the process of chipping away at our limitations to u...
2024-04-2314 min
Called and CuriousThe Untold Story of Ham: A Journey into Doing Things DifferentlyWe need more ham in our life! This idea and story sets the stage for not simply doing things in our life the way we’ve always done it. In this episode, we get to hear a personal journey of awakening and stepping into one's callings. We'll use ham to chat about the importance of getting out of our comfort zones and embracing change. Each person has such great value and worth and the journey to invest in yourself and grow into your callings starts here. You’re invited to grab the new pan and the whole ham and emba...
2024-04-1808 min
Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership PodcastCreating a Culture of Growth & Gratitude Ashriel HuberIt’s easy to feel pulled down by the difficult happenings at your center.This was the case for Ashriel Huber, second-generation legacy owner of A Child’s Touch in Colorado.Her desire to make the previous owner proud, coupled with the stress of taking over a large center with many moving parts, led to dysregulation, impostor syndrome, and a sense that she could never give enough to move the needle.When I met Ashriel at a conference, she felt stuck. She confided that she’d lost key me...
2023-10-0239 min