In pt 2 Lindsey and Ashley pull an oracle card to guide their conversation. Lindsey shares which forms of therapy (she's tried them all!) have most benefited her in recovering from abuse and Ashley and Lindsey reveal their priestess path... If you're ready to laugh and feel inspired make sure to listen to this episode! 

 

Links mentioned:   Lindsey's website
Adore Lindsey on Instagram
Like Lindsey on FB GITNB episode about energy work with Dr. Kell Morton GITNB episode about Deeksha Many Lives, Many Masters - Dr. Brian L. Weiss The Starchild Tarot Enchantments store Priestess Presence school Juliet Maris Bodywork Book: Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno Namaste bookshop NYC Lindsey's tarot reader, Remington Donovan  Ra Ma TV - Kundalini Yoga Classes     

 

 

In this special 2 part interview Optimal Living Coach Lindsey Rae aka Ashley's twin shares her journey of surviving a difficult childhood and thriving as an adult. She'll also share her love of crossfit and some of the tools that have been most beneficial to her in her healing journey

 

Links mentioned:   Lindsey's website
Adore Lindsey on Instagram
Like Lindsey on FB GITNB episode about energy work with Dr. Kell Morton GITNB episode about Deeksha Many Lives, Many Masters - Dr. Brian L. Weiss The Starchild Tarot Enchantments store Priestess Presence school Juliet Maris Bodywork Book: Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno Namaste bookshop NYC Lindsey's tarot reader, Remington Donovan  Ra Ma TV - Kundalini Yoga Classes     

 

 

Spiritual Travel Blogger Eva Casey shares how she let go of the need to be in control through her experience of traveling the world on her own. Eva talks about how she managed to save up for over a year of travel while working and living in NYC, how she stays safe in different countries and why she thinks traveling solo is an experience every women should have.        Things discussed:     - How Eva went from struggling actress in NYC to traveling the world solo - Eva's favorite places she's been on her travels - How she saved $10 in less than 2 years while living in N - Why she's "settling" (for now) in Bali - How she handles safety and learning to trust while traveling - Where to start if you're a nervous world traveler - Eva's best travel hacks - Why improv was such an important part of her journey - The impact Harry Potter has had on her life - Her quest to find the worlds best cup of coffee     Links mentioned:   Website: www.evaexplores.com Instagram: @eva_explores Facebook: www.facebook.com/evaexplores Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/evaexplores Twitter: www.twitter.com/evaecasey Snapchat: @evaeec Meyers Briggs personality test The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach  Hopper flight pricing app Skyscanner The Pit Improv in NYC Soul Camp Nicole Jardim Moon Time: The Art of Harmony with Nature and Lunar Cycles by Johanna Paungger  Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Your Kickass Life by Andrea Owen  Harry Potter by JK Rowling 

In this special #InspiredBy mini-series Ashley steps outside of the holistic health world and interviews changemakers whose work will and personal journey will leave you feeling motivated to make shifts in your own life right now.    This week Ashley interviews dancer, coach and speaker Jess Grippo. She'll share her journey from ballerina to youtube dance video sensation and the healing journey along the way. If you've struggled with being creative or wish you were able to connect with your past creative self this episode is for you. It's about more than just dance, it's about learning that "self expression is not selfish".      Things discussed: - Jess shares her story of ballet burnout  - Why the need to control is such a common thing in the dance world and how that can negatively impact the person behind the dance - How a struggle with PCOS led Jess on a path of health and wellness - The importance of self-expression in our everyday lives - How to deal with naysayers who judge your creative outlets - The power of dance for anxiety     Links mentioned: Jess' website Follow Jess on instagram Join the You Can Dance Again facebook tribe
Flo Living Marie Forleo's interview with Seth Godin Headspace article "5 Reasons to Shut Up and Dance"    

"The Angel "Whisperer" Kyle Gray shares his story of connecting with angel guides at a young age and becoming a renowned author, speaker and advice column at an incredibly young age. He'll ask share how you can connect to the angels around you.

 

Links mentioned:
Kyle's website   Kyle's books and oracle cards   Kyle's "Angel Club" radio show

Kyle's angel card iphone app

Talk show host, mother of 5(!) and meditation expert Rebekah "Bex" Borucki shares how mediation can change your life in just 4 minutes a day. She'll share her journey from growing up on welfare to creative a thriving life on her own terms and how you can do the same with just a few easy tools.   Things discussed:   - Bex shares her story of anxiety as a child and tips for how to treat anxiety in kids today - Learn how she went from a kid on welfare to a thriving wellness guru with  - How to us mediation to calm your anxiety and if it's actually effective in the heat of an anxiety attack - Learn how to mediate throughout the day (even if you're crazy busy!) - Success stories of Rebekah's clients and huge online following who have used anxiety in their day to day life     Links mentioned: Rebekah's website
Follow Rebekah on instagram
Join Rebekah live on facebook at 11:11
Rebekah's new book You've Got 4 Minutes to Change Your Life
Get the 4 min stress solution workshop . 
Ram Dass' book Be Here Now
Conscious parenting expert Dr. Sheffali

 

TV personality Cassandra Bodzak (from ABC's The Taste) walks us through how to eat with intention and how you can use her new cookbook for more than just recipes! If you've ever wished you could pull an oracle card to know what to eat - you're going to want to hear all about this gorgeous new book!

 

  Things discussed:   - Cassandra shares her journey of disordered eating and how she identified her food allergies - Learn how to use an elimination diet to identify your own "trigger foods" - Some surprising food sensitivities you might not know about - Learn the first steps to loving your body (right now) - Cassandra shares how her first cookbook is more than just recipes but also incorporates mindfulness tools   Links mentioned:

Cassandra's website Get Cassandra's new book Eat With Intention Cassandra's membership site Aprecity (get a 7 day free trial!) Lightmaker Podcast The Clean Diet program Green Is the New Black interview with Nisha Moodley

 

After the weird, wild year that was 2016, Ashley shares her favorite things, people, products and creatives of the year! What started out as a gift guide turns into an ode to the creative geniuses who shined brightly this year. There’s a little something for everything for everyone!

 

  Links mentioned:

The RobCast podcast with Rob Bell

The Tim Ferriss Show

Let It Out with Katie Dalebout (Jordan Back episode)

Real Talk Radio with Nicole Antoinette (Hannah Brencher episode)

Biddy Tarot

Star Child Tarot Deck

Worthy by Nancy Levin

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Alexandra Franzen’s blog

Ashley’s favorite Danielle Laporte’s blog

Sia – This Is Acting album

Jai Jagdeesh kundalini mediation music

Well + Good

Lenny Letter

The Numinous

Lucky Bitch Money Tracking App

Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas

The Crown (tv show)

Stranger Things (tv show)

Jordan Bach on Instagram

2 Tricks to Manifest Faster – Green Is the New Black episode

WomanSpeak Circles (scroll to ‘Join Circle’ and then scroll down to NY/Ashley Williams to join my circle!)

 

 

 

 

World renowned Hypnotherapist Grace Smith (founder of Grace Space) shares her amazing journey with hypnotherapy, how it helped her quit smoking, how she helper her father-in-law overcome paralysis in one session and how it can be used in every day life to treat anxiety. Grace will also share how in just 1 year she became one of the most experienced hypnotherapists in the world!

 

Things discussed:

• Learn what makes hypnotherapy different from everything you think about being hypnotized

   

• Grace shares how hypnosis was the only thing that helped her quit smoking
  
• The amazing story of Grace helping to heal her future father-in-law of paralysis
  
• Why Grace feels hypnosis is a human rights issue
  
• Grace’s story of becoming one of the most experienced hypnotherapists in the world, thanks to Living Social
  
• How to access Grace Space, a massive library of hypnosis tools for FREE
  
• How to use hypnosis for anxiety and stress
  
• Make sure to become a Patreon sponsor to access a fun bonus interview with Grace where she’ll hypnotize everyone live!

  Links mentioned:

Grace’s Website Use this link for a 10 Day FREE trial of Grace Space Follow Grace on Instagram Watch Grace on Periscope Watch Grace on Youtube Read the blog: How to Make Your Subconscious Work For You  

Astrologist and Spirit Junkie Danielle Mercurio walks us through the different phases of the moon and how to use them for manifesting, planning and creating an extraordinary life. If you've ever wondered why people have New Moon and Full Moon ceremonies, this week's episode will tell you exactly what sort of rituals to use at different points in the moon's cycle. Get out a notebook and pen - you'll be taking a lot of notes! 

 

 

Things discussed:

• Danielle shares her story of going from burnt out Executive Assistant to gypsy astrologist and motivational speaker
• Get clear on the differences between astrology and moon cycles
• Learn how to know what your moon sign is even if you're not sure the exact time you were born
• Danielle walks us through the phases of the moon
• How to utilize the phases of the moon for goal setting and manifesting

 

Links mentioned:   Danielle's website Like Danielle of facebook Follow Danielle on Instagram Watch Danielle weekly on Periscope Astro.com Astro Twins Shambhala Meditation Book recommendation: Love Signs by Linda Goodman