In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with fibromyalgia wellness coach, author, and advocate Tami Stackelhouse to talk about the realities of living with an invisible illness.

If you or someone you love has ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck in your body with no answers... this conversation is for you.

Tami shares:

• Her journey from diagnosis to purpose
• How fibromyalgia affects millions (yet is rarely talked about)
• What symptoms to look out for and why so many people go undiagnosed
• How trauma, stress, and chronic pain are connected
• Her Fibromyalgia Wellness Framework that helps women take back their lives
• What to do when doctors say, “there’s nothing we can do”
• Why there is always hope, and healing is possible

Ashley and Tami also dive into faith, purpose, and how God can turn your pain into a calling to serve others.

📚 Download Tami’s free book: https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/resources/
🎥 Watch the documentary Invisible on Tubi or Amazon Prime
💬 Follow Tami on social: @FibroCoach
📣 Want to become a certified fibromyalgia coach? Check out her training at https://www.fibromyalgiapodcast.com

💜 You’re not alone. You are seen. And there is hope.

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In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with author Kristen Strong to talk about the thing so many women are struggling with but rarely say out loud: friendship.

Kristen’s new book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, explores the awkwardness, rejection, and deep desire we all have for connection—and how to start again after you’ve been burned. Together, Ashley and Kristen get real about:

• Why friendship is harder as an adult (and especially as a woman of faith)
• Learning to be a better friend to yourself
• The myth that you're "too much" or "too needy"
• How social media gives us crumbs instead of a real meal
• Why church cliques hurt... and how we can do better
• Embracing awkwardness as the door to authentic relationships
• Setting boundaries without guilt
• Letting go of the victim mentality in friendships

Whether you’re lonely, discouraged, or just craving deeper connection—you’re not alone. This conversation will leave you feeling seen, hopeful, and ready to try again.

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In this powerful episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott sits down with Michelle "MACE" Curran, former lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and author of The Flip Side.

From flying fighter jets at nearly the speed of sound to surviving a divorce while stationed overseas, MACE opens up about fear, imposter syndrome, mental health, and what it really means to be brave. This episode isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance, vulnerability, and making small, bold choices when life feels like it’s falling apart.

Ashley and MACE talk about:

✨What it’s like being one of the few female fighter pilots in the world

✨How to keep going when you're barely holding it together

✨Why showing up scared is still showing up strong

✨The power of being seen—and the impact it has on little girls (and grown women too)

✨Practical ways to start building real confidence today

Whether you're chasing a dream, rebuilding after heartbreak, or just trying to survive the day... this conversation will meet you where you are.

🔗 Grab Michelle’s book The Flip Side
📲 Follow Michelle on IG: @mace_curran

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In this episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with her friend Whitney English (author, creative, entrepreneur, and all-around wise woman) to get brutally honest about how our homes reflect our hearts.

They talk about:
 💛 Why perfectionism often comes from old wounds
 💛 How our need to control our homes can create unintentional wounds in our kids
 💛 The difference between apologizing to feel better vs. actually repenting and changing
 💛 Setting healthy boundaries in your home (even with guests & kids’ friends!)
 💛 Why messy homes (and messy hearts) don’t disqualify us from God’s love
 💛 Finding real beauty and stewardship in minimalism vs. maximalism
 💛 How Jesus still meets us in our empty fridges, overdrafted bank accounts, and imperfect lives

Whitney shares behind-the-scenes stories from her book Organize First, Decorate Second... plus why she believes gratitude is the birthplace of joy.

If you’re a perfectionist, a mama trying to keep it all together, or just someone who’s craving more peace and less chaos, this conversation is for you.

✨ Listen & let us know your thoughts:

• What area of your life are you learning to release perfectionism?
• If you were a dinosaur, which one would you be? 😂 (Whitney picked brontosaurus, Ashley picked triceratops... yes, it’s a thing.)
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🔗 Links Mentioned:

• Whitney’s new book: Organize First, Decorate Second
• Whitney’s first book: A More Beautiful Life
• Follow Whitney on Instagram: @whitneyenglish
• Whitney’s Substack: Whitney English on Substack

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If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Bible or wondered how to stay engaged with Scripture after years of following Jesus... this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Philip Nation, Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles (yes, the ones that land on millions of nightstands around the world!). Philip’s heart for making God’s Word accessible is unmatched. We talked about everything from the brand new 50th anniversary edition of the Open Bible, to which translations he recommends, to practical tips for studying Scripture... whether you’re brand new or a lifelong believer.

We also dive into:
 ✨ How Philip’s life changed at 15 because of one mentor
 ✨ Why he tells people to start reading the Bible in John (and why I’m switching from Matthew!)
 ✨ How to keep your Bible reading fresh when it feels stale
 ✨ The archaeological finds that prove the Bible’s historical accuracy (goosebumps moment)
 ✨ Why your personal story matters when you share your faith

Plus, Philip breaks down the differences between popular translations like NKJV, NIV, and The Message — and why it’s actually good to read more than one.

Grab your coffee, open your heart, and get ready to fall in love with the Word of God all over again.

• Learn more about the Open Bible & explore editions here.
• Connect with Philip on Instagram, Facebook, or X: @philipnation
• Check out Philip's Favorite Bible Verse: Hosea 14:4
• Favorite quote from this episode: “A changed life is the greatest defense of the gospel.”

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In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Ashley dives even deeper with filmmaker David Alford and actor Joseph Stam, exploring the gritty realities behind the making of Searching for the Elephant.

They unpack the most gut-wrenching scenes, including the night Joseph embodied addiction so fully it left crew members shaken — and why telling hard, honest stories like this matters so much.

Together, they talk about:

• The spiritual aftermath of playing a character stuck in pain
• How far you can love someone in addiction before losing yourself
• Why Christian films must make space for brokenness and doubt
• The behind-the-scenes challenges of filming in haunting locations... from abandoned ranches to an old prison
• How God shows up in the stories we’re most afraid to tell

Ashley also opens up about her own experience loving people through addiction and what this film mirrored back to her. It’s raw, redemptive, and full of unexpected grace.

If you’ve ever struggled with family trauma, loving someone with addiction, or finding your way back to hope, this episode will meet you there.

🛑 Don’t forget to watch Part One, if you haven't already!! ✨


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In this deeply moving Part One episode, Ashley sits down with filmmaker David Alford and actor Joseph Stam to unpack the heart and healing behind their new movie Searching for the Elephant.

This raw, redemptive conversation explores themes of addiction, family dysfunction, PTSD, and the spiritual battle of isolation... and how storytelling can crack open the places we’ve tried to keep hidden.

Joseph shares what it took to embody the complex role of Jason, a young man battling internal chaos and generational pain, while David reveals the inspiration behind the film’s script and why authenticity matters more than perfection in faith-based storytelling.

Together, they discuss:

✨How trauma shaped the creation of Searching for the Elephant

✨The danger of Christian films that skip over real pain

✨The power of redemptive storytelling to reach the brokenhearted

✨Joseph’s deep character work and how it left a lasting impact

✨Why grace must meet us where we are—not where we pretend to be

Ashley also opens up about her own family’s experience with addiction and how this film brought up memories, healing, and even laughter in the midst of pain.

If you’ve ever struggled with broken family relationships or felt too far gone for grace... this episode is for you!

🛑 Don’t miss Part Two coming next week!! ✨

Stream the movie: Searching for the Elephant  on Prime

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In this powerful and deeply spiritual episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Regan Caruthers: a yoga teacher, spiritual guide, and author of Tragic Magic. What starts as a conversation about meditation and trauma becomes a full-blown testimony of healing, surrender, and the miraculous love of Jesus. 

Regan shares how a divine voice told her to urgently move home, leading to the discovery of a life-threatening heart defect... one she survived only by what her surgeon called a miracle. Even more unbelievable? Her surgical scar eventually transformed into the shape of a cross. And that’s just the beginning.

Together, Ashley and Reagan talk about:

✨ Seeing the spiritual realm & battling darkness

✨Why meditation and prayer are both vital

✨What it means to surrender your will to God

✨Reagan’s open-heart surgery miracle

✨The power of healing childhood trauma

✨And how to recognize divine guidance in your own life

This episode will leave you speechless, inspired, and grounded in the truth that you are deeply loved—and you are not your trauma, your past, or even your body. You're something eternal.

👉 Connect with Reagan:
Instagram: @regancaruthers
Book: Tragic Magic (available on Amazon + Barnes & Noble)
Website: https://regancaruthers.com/

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In this jaw-dropping episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley sits down with Alpha Mshihiri, a powerful speaker, coach, and author who went from being illegally sentenced and stripped of everything to becoming a leader in spiritual transformation.

Alpha shares his redemption story and breaks down how our own internal "Egypt" (emotional exhaustion, relationship disappointment, and spiritual confusion) can actually be the birthplace of our personal Goshen (a space of hope, healing, and divine identity.)

They dive deep into:

• What to do when you feel forgotten by God
• Why emotional exhaustion in relationships runs so deep
• How to stop resisting Pharaoh (aka: control, fear, pain)
• The real meaning of Exodus in your life
• Why your past doesn’t get to define your promised land
• How to shift your prayers, mindset, and identity to live free

💥 PLUS: Alpha shares how to claim your spiritual freedom without asking for permission—this will preach!

📘 Grab Alpha’s book The Exodus Within on Amazon

📲 DM Alpha the word “Exodus” on Instagram for an exclusive gift + 45-minute free coaching call: @alphamshihiri

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This week Ashley chats with model, author, CEO, and speaker Angela “Stikks” Adams to talk about what it really looks like to walk confidently in your calling; whether it’s on a stage, a runway, or right in the middle of motherhood. 

We dive into: 

✨The truth about false humility and low self-esteem 

✨Why Christian women can model and do it for God’s glory 

✨The difference between wanting something & being willing to believe for it 

✨How to stop trashing your compliments and start owning your worth 

✨What “Model With Purpose” is doing to shift an entire industry 

Angela's journey from single motherhood to leading a global faith-based modeling movement is proof that obedience will take you where hustle can’t. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, worth, or feeling called to something bold...this episode is your sign to go for it.

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