Beyond Turning Points

This episode is very close to my heart.

“If you asked how much connection currency I have in the bank… I’m loaded.”  Ryan

In this episode of Beyond Turning Points, I sit down with one of my dearest friends and creative collaborators Ryan Gittoes. We’ve shared hundreds of adventures, gigs and soul-searching conversations and this episode captures the essence of all of it.

Ryan speaks candidly about a pivotal moment in his early 20s, standing on a job site as a fourth-generation plumber and asking himself:
“Is this why I’m here?”

The answer was no.

We dive into:
 • The leap from plumbing to music and the courage to follow a calling
 • The magic and mayhem of early share house days
 • Building and the imminent closing of his creative studio on Tamborine Mountain
 • His powerful work with people of “unique abilities” and why that language matters
 • Creativity, presence and staying human in an AI-saturated world

Ryan is honest about being in the rapids right now – letting go of something he built with love, facing uncertainty and still choosing to back himself. 

This conversation is for the conscious creatives, the empaths and the adventurers who are navigating their own wild waters.

Would love to hear any thoughts or insights in the comments.

Warmly
Ash 💙
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To connect with Ryan Gittoes:
https://www.facebook.com/ryan.gittoes

To learn more about The Knoll Studio:
https://theknollstudio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theknollstudio/

To connect with Ash Perrow

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In this episode, Ash unpacks The 6 Stages of Shedding Identity – a practical yet soulful process for anyone who feels the pull to evolve, shift, or step more fully into their true self.

Through personal stories and client insights, you’ll discover how ego disguises itself, why letting go feels so hard, why relapse is actually normal, and what it really takes to reach “escape velocity” and live aligned with your heart.

This isn’t about quick fixes or surface-level change. It’s about understanding the deeper process of identity transformation – and learning how to back yourself even when doubt, fear, or old structures try to pull you back.

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What You’ll Learn
•Why awareness is the spark that begins every change
•How the ego works subtly to keep you tied to old identities
•The holographic nature of life – why shedding in one area ripples across others
•Why relapse is normal in behaviour change and how to meet it with compassion
•How to listen to your humanness without obeying it
•What it takes to break free and live as your true self

Resources & Links
•Take the Visibility Quiz – for heart-centred professionals wanting to share their work with the world: https://visibilitylevel.scoreapp.com/
•Take the Inner Critic Quiz – if you’re ready to break free from the shackles of identity: https://innercritic.scoreapp.com/

Send me a message on socials -Message 'IDENTITY' for the 6 Stages AI Prompt or 'HELLO' to explore working together:

•TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_ashperrow
•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashperrow
•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshPerrow
•LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashperrow
•YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshPerrow

Share the Love

If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who’s navigating change. And if you’re ready to go deeper, imagine what it would be like to explore this process with Ash in 1:1 coaching.

4 Keys to Staying Consistent in Heart-Centred and Creative Work

Consistency can feel elusive when you’re doing creative, purpose-led work. In this deeply personal solo episode, Ash explores four powerful keys to help you stay consistent - without burning out or losing your way.

Drawing from personal stories, psychological insight, and spiritual wisdom, you’ll learn how to reframe progress, reshape your inner dialogue, and honour your unique rhythm. Ash also shares a touching story about love, space, and rediscovering balance - along with how challenge and support work hand-in-hand.

Whether you’re a coach, artist, healer or heart-led entrepreneur, this episode will remind you of your strength, your mission and your very human nature.

🧭 What You’ll Learn

• Why process over outcome boosts dopamine and motivation
• How to transform your inner critic from handbrake to ally
• Why space is productive (and how to create it)
• The surprising benefits of embracing challenge
• The story of The Man Who Planted Trees - and how it applies to you
• How to keep going even when things feel hard or uncertain

🔑 The 4 Keys to Consistency

1. Progress – Focus on the process, not the results
2. Self-Perception – Learn to work with your inner critic
3. Space – Create room for insight, creativity, and renewal
4. Challenge – Let hard things shape you (with the right support)

🔗 Resources + Links

🧠 Inner Critic Quiz – Discover your inner critic pattern and how to work with it

👉 https://ashperrow.com

🎯 $17 Micro Course – Beyond the Inner Critic for lifetime skills and self-trust

👉 https://ashperrow.com

🌱 Visibility Quiz – Find your visibility stage and next steps to share your work with the world

👉 https://ashperrow.com

🎵 Nikki Convine on Spotify – Listen to her beautiful new track “Golden Age”

👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L6iBLWYnoMqS06OFCVfcw?si=sbs0x2jgSteAWCPQCVrvxQ

📬 Message Ash – DM the word “inspired” to explore 1:1 coaching or upcoming workshops:

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashperrow
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashperrow
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_ashperrow

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro + why consistency matters

2:30 – The real reason people quit: perception of progress

5:00 – Story: The Man Who Planted Trees

8:00 – Dopamine vs. norepinephrine (and how to work with both)

11:00 – Rewiring how you relate to your inner critic

16:30 – Space is productive – the surprising key to motivation

27:00 – Personal story: droughts, floods, and love

31:00 – Embracing challenge and reconnecting to your inner power

38:00 – The feedback in failure

43:00 – Ash’s final message: keep planting the trees

💬 Leave a Review or Share

If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear about it. Tag @ashperrow (or @ashperrow on TikTok) and share your biggest takeaway - or leave a review.

In this episode, I sit down with teacher and guide Michael Atma to explore what it means to stop searching externally and start reconnecting with deep wisdom.

From navigating 27 career paths and financial collapse to discovering the life-changing power of meditation, Michael shares stories that are both relatable and deeply insightful. 

This is a far-reaching conversation about identity, ego, emotional healing and the kind of quiet strength that emerges when we learn to listen differently.

We explore:

• Early childhood imprints and how they shape our patterns
• What martial arts taught Michael about presence and courage
• The first meditation that rewired his nervous system
• Meeting an ascended master – and what shifted afterward
• Why silence is essential for integration
• The difference between fake confidence and embodied calm
• Grieving deeply – and why he wouldn’t trade it for anything

Michael reminds us that profound transformation doesn’t require perfection. It asks for presence.

Guest Info

Michael Atma

Meditation Teacher | NLP & Breathwork Facilitator | Author

Website and Michael's free book 'Meditate Your Way to Success': michaelatma.com

Facebook: facebook.com/michaelatma

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Path of Love Retreats – https://pathretreats.com/

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Stay Connected

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When everything around you feels uncertain or overwhelming, how do you come back to centre?

In this short solo episode, I share four grounded strategies to help you reset, refocus, and reclaim your inner stability—without bypassing what’s really going on.

Whether you’re feeling emotionally flooded or just a little off-track, this is your gentle invitation back to clarity and conscious choice.

A powerful listen for anyone wanting to respond with intention, rather than react from fear.

If you're a heart centred professional, you can find your level of visibility by taking The Visibility Quiz. 

You'll discover your current level as well as discover what's required to get the message of your work to more people. 

Click the link to get started: https://visbilitylevel.scoreapp.com/

You can access the Guide to Self Healing With AI and other resources, as well as get in touch with me to see how I can support you on your heart's journey here: https://stan.store/ashperrow

In this episode, we dive into three powerful strategies to help you reflect on the past 12 months and set yourself up for even greater success in the year ahead.

Whether your last year was exceptional or challenging, these practical steps will help you gain clarity, build momentum, and stay aligned with your goals.

Grab a pen and paper as we break down how to review, plan, and create meaningful change in your life.

Resources Mentioned:
- Book Recommendation: *The Big Leap* by Gay Hendricks - Focuses on mindset shifts and moving from the "gap" to the "gain."

- Inspired Growth Pod: Fortnightly workshops for personal and professional development. https://inspiredgrowthpod.scoreapp.com/

- Contentful Growth Pod: Learn to leverage social media and AI to attract clients. Details Coming Soon!

Reflection Questions:
- What events or experiences from the last 12 months do you want to repeat or avoid?

- How have you grown in key areas like mindset, health, and relationships?

- What theme resonates with your vision for the next 12 months?

Ready to create meaningful change? Here’s how you can get started:

1. Join the Inspired Growth Pod - https://inspiredgrowthpod.scoreapp.com/

2. Access free resources or book a connection call - https://stan.store/ashperrow

3. Learn more at https://www.ashperrow.com

Want Help Defining Your Theme?

If you need guidance on choosing your theme for the year, feel free to reach out.

Contact me via https://stan.store/ashperrow or send me a message on social media. Wishing you a phenomenal next 12 months. 

Warmly 
Ash

A special episode for you about finding your purpose.

In this small excerpt from Episode 15, magician Sean Trethaway shares powerfully about how he rediscovered his purpose.

It's one of the best descriptions of finding one's purpose I have ever heard.

Enjoy.

To connect with Sean:
https://thenoosamagician.com/

Amazon books:
https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/S.-Sean-Tretheway/author/B0070B9LI4

To connect with Ash Perrow or access free eBooks and the Inner Critic Quiz:
https://stan.store/ashperrow

Join us for a captivating conversation with Madhuri Pura Dasa, known as Madhu, who transitioned from a devoted monk to an innovative teacher, merging Vedic wisdom with modern life through his venture, Madhu Life.

🧘‍♂️ Spiritual Beginnings: Born into a family of yogis, Madhu was profoundly influenced by the Bhagavad Gita as a teenager, which set him on a transformative spiritual path.

📿 Monastic Life: On his 18th birthday, Madhu chose to enter a monastery, embracing a life of discipline and spiritual learning that shaped his future teachings.

🧠 Monk Mindset Method: Discover how Madhu applies monastic discipline to everyday life, helping others achieve what they desire through the 'Monk Mindset Method.'

🌱 Values and Success: Explore how personal values can guide you to your own version of success, aligning your life with your deepest beliefs and aspirations.

🔄 Reincarnation and Focus: Delve into the concept of reincarnation and the impact of focusing your time and attention on your personal and spiritual development.

💰 Prosperity in Spirituality: Learn how prosperity can enhance and support spiritual work, creating a cycle of abundance and giving.

🎁 Passing on the Gifts: Madhu discusses the importance of receiving spiritual and material gifts and sharing them with others.

🆓 Empowering Courses: Madhu offers free courses designed to help individuals thrive and prosper in all aspects of life.

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Connect with Madhu and explore more about his teachings:
- Website: Madhu Life
- Facebook: Monk Mindset Group
- TikTok: @madhu.life
- Spotify: Listen to Madhu's Music

Join us in this enlightening episode as Madhu shares his journey from monk to modern sage, making ancient teachings accessible and relevant in today's world.

Take 'The Free Inner Critic Quiz':
https://bit.ly/Free_Inner_Critic_Quiz

To inquire about working with Ash Perrow:
- Website: Ash Perrow
- Free Resources for Growth: Ash Perrow's Stan Store

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to integrate spiritual wisdom into their practical life.

In this week's episode we journey with Sean Trethaway, a magician-author with a tale of resilience and transformation.

🚤 From Dream to Reality: Sean's quest begins with an audacious plan to sail to Tahiti in a homemade concrete boat.

👣 Facing Doubts: Discover Sean's moment of hesitation before a journey that promised to change his life.

🌊 Surviving the Storm: At 20, Sean faces a life-threatening storm at sea, reshaping his perspective on life.

🎩 Magic in Noosa: Sean's move to Noosa marks a new chapter as he delves into the world of magic.

📚 Powerful Stories: Sean's books offer inspiration and a fresh outlook on life's possibilities.

🔄 Breaking Free:  Sean's narrative includes overcoming addiction and the journey to a clearer, purposeful life.

🎭 Conquering Imposter Syndrome: Learn how Sean moved beyond self-doubt to embrace his true potential.

🤝 Collaboration as Success: Sean believes in the transformative power of working together.

🔗 Dive into Sean's captivating story for a lesson in courage, change, and the magic of self-belief.

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🔗 **Connect with Sean** and explore his magical journey and writings: https://thenoosamagician.com/

🧩 **Take 'The Free Inner Critic Quiz':
https://bit.ly/Free_Inner_Critic_Quiz

🌐 Connect with Ash Perrow:
Website: http://www.ashperrow.com


Join us for an episode that's as enlightening as it is inspiring, featuring Sean Trethaway's remarkable path through adversity to a life of magic and meaning.

🌟 Dive into a transformative episode with Andrew Hughes, a former lawyer turned coach and Enneagram expert.

1. 👔 Andrew’s Lawyer Life: Explore his journey as a successful lawyer and the realization that led to a career shift.
2. 💡 Moment of Change: Hear about Andrew’s pivotal decision to embrace a new path in life.
3. ⚖️ Alignment vs. Misalignment: Learn about the oscillation between aligned and misaligned work.
4. 🌱 The Journey of Growth: Insights on the non-linear nature of personal development.
5. 🧭 Enneagram Insights: Delve into the Enneagram's role in personal and professional growth.
6. 🎨 Understanding Core Styles: Unpack the different personality types of the Enneagram.
7. 📚 Enneagram Resources: Books and resources for further exploration.

To connect with Andrew Hughes or take his free Enneagram Assessment:
https://www.andrewhughes.com/

📘 Books Mentioned:
- The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up
- The Wisdom of the Enneagram

🧩 Take ’The Free Quiz Your Inner Critic Wants You to Avoid’  and receive:

- Your ranking for 6 aspects of your inner critic
- A personalised comprehensive report
- 24 Strategies for working with your Inner Critic

Click to access: https://bit.ly/Free_Inner_Critic_Quiz


To enquire about working with Ash Perrow: 

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