If you've ever felt like setting a boundary requires a 10-minute explanation, you're not alone. Sensitive souls and deep thinkers often over-explain to avoid guilt, rejection, or conflict—but it can leave you drained and unclear.
In this episode, I’ll show you why we over-explain (hint: it’s a nervous system strategy), what to say instead, and how to hold your ground with confidence and warmth.

✨ Want support practicing this in real life?
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You don’t owe a dissertation to honor your truth.
Let’s get clear, kind, and grounded—together.

You’ve processed it. Talked about it. Forgiven.
So why does the past still sting?
In this warm and honest episode, we’ll explore why emotional pain can linger in the body—even after your mind understands—and what to do when old wounds still ache. Includes a gentle self-compassion practice you can try anytime.

✨ Want support untangling lingering pain?
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You’re not broken.
You’re still integrating.
And that’s sacred.

Your body is always communicating—through tension, fatigue, tightness, and sensation. The question is: are you listening?
In this video, we’ll talk about why tuning into your body might feel hard (or even unsafe), how to begin gently, and why this simple practice is the foundation of emotional healing and self-trust.

✨ Want guided support returning to your body?
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You’re not broken.
You’re wise.
And your body has something to say.

Let’s clear something up—because this trips so many of us up:
True self-regulation isn’t about suppressing your emotions or disconnecting from your needs. That’s self-abandonment. And it leaves you feeling more lost, not less.
In this video, we’ll explore the real difference between regulation and abandonment, how to recognize the signs, and what to do instead—especially if you tend to “keep the peace” at your own expense.

✨ Want support learning how to stay with yourself in hard moments?
Book a Healing Session (https://www.ashley-joshua.com/sessions) or try a Gentle Start Session (https://www.ashley-joshua.com/gentle-start-session) if you're just beginning this journey.

You're allowed to feel.
You're allowed to stay.
You're allowed to heal.

When emotions feel like too much, too fast, or too loud, you don’t need to shut down—you need a way back to yourself.
In this gentle, supportive episode, I’ll share why emotional flooding happens (especially for sensitive souls), what’s actually going on in your body, and a simple 3-step grounding practice to anchor you in the moment.

✨ Need help staying grounded during big emotions?
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You can feel deeply and feel safe.
Let me show you how.

If healing has ever felt like another task to complete—  
or if you’ve tried all the tools and still feel stuck—this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the story behind why I created Healing Sessions:  
a deeply personal, non-formulaic approach that honors your real life, real emotions, and real nervous system.

You’ll learn:
- Why one-size-fits-all healing doesn’t work for sensitive souls  
- The personal turning point that changed everything for me  
- What actually makes a healing space effective and sustainable  
- How my signature Reconnection Pathway helps clients come home to themselves

This isn’t about fixing.  
It’s about finally being seen.

Book a session: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/sessions
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Are you doing all the “right things” to heal… but still feel stuck?

If you’ve never done inner child work—or avoided it altogether—this might be why. In this Anchored in Awe episode, I’ll walk you through:
- Why skipping this part of healing often keeps you stuck in patterns
- How inner child wounds show up in your body, nervous system, and relationships
- 4 gentle, practical strategies to reconnect with your younger self—without overwhelm

Healing your inner child doesn’t mean staying stuck in the past.
It means offering safety, compassion, and presence to the parts of you that need it most.

👑 Book a session: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/sessions
👑 Check out Healing Codes course: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/codes

Are you constantly asking yourself, “What if I make the wrong choice?” or “Why can’t I stop overthinking?”

If you’re a deep thinker or sensitive soul, the need for certainty can feel overwhelming—and exhausting.  
In this episode, I’ll show you how to release the pressure to “figure it all out” and begin healing from a place of curiosity, presence, and trust.

You’ll learn three powerful mindset shifts to help you:
- Quiet your mind without ignoring your emotions  
- Let go of all-or-nothing thinking  
- Build a healthy relationship with discomfort  
- And finally feel grounded—even when life is uncertain

✨ Ready to feel calm without having all the answers? Start here.

Book a Healing Session: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/sessions
Check out Healing Codes course: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/codes
Join my free email series, Anchored in Awe: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/general-email-sign-up

Why is it so hard to stick to a self-care routine—even when you want to?

In this honest, encouraging episode of Anchored in Awe, I explore the hidden emotional blocks that make self-care feel impossible. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or frustrated with yourself for not following through, this conversation is for you.

You’ll learn three trauma-aware, practical strategies to help you reconnect with your body, move through resistance with compassion, and build self-care habits that feel natural and nourishing.

✨ Topics Covered:

• Why guilt and shame don’t motivate change
• How your posture and movement influence your emotions
• The power of anchoring small habits to your real life
• What to do when you fall off track (again)

💛 Ready to go deeper?
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Read the blog: https://www.ashley-joshua.com/resources/the-hidden-issue-behind-not-taking-care-of-ourselves-that-no-one-is-talking-about

You’re ready to grow… but there’s a quiet fear in the background: What if healing changes my relationships in ways I don’t want?

In this episode of Anchored in Awe, Ashley gently explores the emotional tension between personal growth and relationship dynamics. You’ll learn why healing often shifts the way you connect—and how that’s not something to fear, but something to navigate with clarity and compassion.

If you’ve been wondering whether you can heal without losing the people you love, this one’s for you.

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