The holidays are full of traditions and making memories. In this episode, I'm joined by my sister Brooke as we share some of our most embarrassing holiday stories. From mistakenly opening a Louis Vuitton bag that was meant for someone else to a truly bizarre encounter with a strange man at my baby's gravesite. We also read some hilarious stories you all sent in. It was so fun to laugh together, and I hope these tales bring you some holiday cheer too!



HIGHLIGHTS

01:45 The surprise Louis Vuitton bag. 

06:30 A surprise gift mix-up that went viral.

11:00 A dark humor moment at my baby’s gravesite.

15:00 The bizarre encounter with a stranger that I’m grateful to have survived from.

21:00 Opening a cringey gift from my in-laws in front of the entire family.

23:45 A Christmas prank, bathroom emergency, and snapchat mix up.



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23. What Is Your Most Embarrassing Holiday Story? with Brooke Carlson

Welcome to "Healing Her," the podcast where Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert, guides you through life's challenges. With humor and heart, she offers practical tools to help you find your path to healing and peace. Each week, dive into the world of healing, from navigating grief to embracing self-discovery. Join Ashley and experts on this journey to wholeness. Subscribe now for laughter, learning, and healing. Your unique healing journey awaits, even on cloudy days. Call in now to leave a question, comment, or just to say hi! Ashley will be answering them on air. Dial ‪(602) 767-2641‬

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Mental Health

How do you keep going after getting the news that your baby has been given 12 months to live? I connected with today’s guest Danielle when she joined the Healing Her membership and her story is so powerful. From the birth of her son with a rare disorder, taking a new identity as mom and caregiver, and pursuing more children through IVF, Danielle shares her story so openly and the challenges she’s faced along the way. You'll be inspired by her resilience in the face of adversity and how connecting with other women helped her rediscover her passions outside of caregiving. Don't miss this powerful example of never giving up on yourself, even in the hardest of times, and that it’s possible to find yourself again after grief.

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HIGHLIGHTS
04:00 How Danielle and I connected and she found the Healing Her membership.
07:15 How have you moved forward and found yourself after motherhood?
16:30 The moment my baby was born and being told your baby would only have 12 months to live.
20:00 What did it feel like those first few months after being told he would only live 12 months?
22:15 When did you reach a point where you were ready to find yourself again?
26:30 Tips to support yourself and relieve the mental load you have as a mom.
30:00 Things that have helped Danielle in the Healing Her membership on her healing journey.
34:45 Navigating hormonal changes from having babies, grief, and going through IVF.
38:00 How do you find the courage to start something new after going through challenges?

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46. Grief in Motherhood & Finding Yourself Again After Being Blessed with a Miracle Baby

We’ve got to take our power back from the hungry machine of social media. Whether you are also an entrepreneur and run your businesses online or you’re there to find community I know how these platforms can lead to burnout and joy sucking comparison. In this episode, my husband Mike and I pull back the curtain and share an honest conversation about what it’s really like trying to keep up with impossible standards, and why so many people we know are stepping away from social media, and how to use these platforms to connect and benefit your mental health. 

After listening to this episode, I hope you feel less alone in their struggles, get a glimpse into what it’s like for creators, while also gaining practical tips to use social media in a way that uplifts rather than overwhelms you.

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HIGHLIGHTS
02:00 What does an influencer or content creator do?
08:15 The time my mental health was struggling and I fired my manager.
13:00 What it’s like having a job where you are held to impossible standards.
18:15 How does it feel today to get half a million views on a reel?
26:00 What I am creating this year to be able to connect with you.
30:00 Why “the game” of social media is burning everyone out.
33:45 Questions to ask to have a healthier relationship with social media.
37:30 Are you consuming content that makes you feel good?
49:00 The time I got uninvited from a brand trip.
55:00 How can we use social media to uplift ourselves and others?

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45. Ways to use social media to benefit your mental health (+ BTS of being an “influencer”)

It’s been a rough week! My whole family got the stomach flu and I ended up having to cancel some major (like seriously BIG) guest interviews I had lined up in New York City. As I’ve felt down because of literally being sick, changing diarrhea diapers, and having lost money on top of missing out on a month’s worth of podcast interviews - I realized I was REALLY having to put into practice something I’ve been teaching in one of my most powerful workshops - 3 Ways to Get Your Fire Back When Life Knocks You Down. It’s all about accepting where you're at, acknowledging your emotions, and then taking action through small, consistent steps. Get ready for the toolbox to get your fire back and make it stick!

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HIGHLIGHTS
03:15 How to regain motivation after a series of setbacks. 
11:30 The toolbox you need to help you get your fire back!
14:00 The goal I set back when I went septic.
17:45 If you are in a funk and are missing who you used to be, here is how to move forward with confidence and purpose again.
16:00 “Why can’t you just move on from grief?”
23:15 Do you ever wonder if you’ll ever have a zest for life again?
25:00 Regaining enthusiasm and energy after feeling lost or depleted. 
27:00 Action steps you can take to get your zest for life back.



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Come to the FREE Workshop - 3 Ways to Get Your FIRE BACK When Life Knocks You Down 

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44. How can I get my fire back when life knocks me down? (Answering YOUR questions!)

Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for so many, especially for those who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, or infertility. With this holiday coming up I did a live Mother’s Day grief support night and it was so powerful I wanted to share it with you. We'll explore different types of grief and loss, and how to take the right action steps to prioritize how you want to feel. Most importantly, you'll walk away with practical tools to feel seen, supported and at peace - even in the hardest of seasons.

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HIGHLIGHTS
06:00 Let’s create a Peace Plan as we go into Mother’s Day.
12:15 Navigating trauma related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. 
16:30 Sorting through grief, trauma, and the differences between the two.
18:00 What is “out of order” grief?
23:30 Creating a plan for Mother's Day based on how you want to feel. 
29:15 What communities are available for those experiencing grief? 
36:00 Coping mechanisms and grief strategies for Mother's Day after pregnancy loss. 
41:15 How grief impacts your brain’s ability to navigate life. 

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43. How Can I Handle My Grief During Mother’s Day?

I lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in my business during one of the most challenging times of my life. If you’ve listened to this podcast, especially episode one, you’ve heard our personal story and some of the challenges I’ve faced. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest challenges and mistakes I’ve had in business from money being mishandled to the realization that I needed to close one of my businesses. 

I know what it's like to be a female entrepreneur, and research backs it up shining a light on the fact that so many female business owners are being impacted by mental health related problems. Get ready for some tools we all need to support ourselves as women in business and the power of listening to your intuition.

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HIGHLIGHTS
01:45 The time a brand was upset about “only” 85,000 views and I realized it would never be enough.
03:45 What percentage of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health related problems?
09:00 The mental and financial healing that is so important for us to navigate.
18:15 Stress I was experiencing in my life that impacted my business.
22:15 The first big mistake that lost me money.
24:45 Realizing my money has been mishandled and starting from ground zero.
30:00 The one realization that changed my perspective on the challenges I was experiencing.
33:30 Facing rejection after rejection with my goal to become an author.
39:45 Listening to my intuition and it saved us from devastating loss.



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23. What Is Your Most Embarrassing Holiday Story? with Brooke Carlson

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