In Episode 8, Ashley takes you to a Southern back porch—birdsong, sweat, and all—to talk about what’s new in the lesbian world and what’s stirring in our hearts. From Maren Morris stepping into her queer truth to Meryl Streep’s daughter Louisa Jacobson coming out, Ashley shares the joy of “new and notable lesbians” making headlines.

She also dives into a listener question on sapiosexuality, breaking down what it really means to be attracted to intelligence—and how that plays out in lesbian dating. Ashley gets real about the challenges of finding community in the South, facing fears of putting yourself out there, and why sometimes the bravest thing is simply showing up.

Finally, she opens up about navigating old family triggers, healing childhood wounds, and learning how to regulate your nervous system in tough moments. Through humor, honesty, and a little sweat, Ashley reminds us that we can rewrite old patterns with compassion—and that community, love, and hope are always worth the effort.

✨ Highlights:

• Maren Morris & Louisa Jacobson: new queer voices to celebrate.
• What sapiosexuality really means—and why apps make dating harder for some.
• The fear (and necessity) of seeking community, especially in conservative areas.
• Facing old family patterns with compassion and breaking the cycle.

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