Episode 075: Looking Back On A Year of Ashley

A year ago this week, Ashley signed on as the new co-host of the show; to put it mildly, she's never looked back, and the show has gotten better every single week as a result. Today, to celebrate this anniversary, Ashley and JDK look back on the past year of the show - how it has grown and improved, what it has inspired - and similarly examine what they have learned from each other and about themselves. It is an episode all about connection, friendship, doing the work it takes to grow something special, and the importance of community for all of us. If you have any favorite memories or quotes from Ashley's past year, be sure to send those into [email protected] or DM them on Instagram (@stayingpowershow)! 

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Episode 074: Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part II

Ashley and JD continue their wide-ranging conversation with Deena Mehta, this week focusing on how her experiences in helping modernize India's economy and politics has influenced (and was influenced by) her own personal beliefs, practice, and resilience in pursuing her goals and living by her values. Among the many pearls of wisdom provided are stories rich in heart, humor, and perspectives that can resonate with any of us, no matter who we are or where we come from. This might be an episode to listen to twice, just to take it all in!

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Episode 073: Bettering the Lives of Billions, Part I

Every week, this show discusses how we can build better lives for ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities. It isn't often, though, where we get the chance to hear from someone who has helped over a billion people - literally - do so. This week and next, JD and Ashley sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with just such a person - Deena Mehta, the first woman in India's history to lead a Board of Trade, and a leading figure in pushing through important economic, political, and legal reforms that modernized India's economy into a global powerhouse. Deena utilized her position to better the lives of those who live in the most populous country in the world, and has long dedicated herself to helping Indian women, in particular, better find economic and personal success in their country and abroad. Take a listen to Deena's remarkable stories and experiences, and be sure to stay tuned next week for Part II of the conversation!

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Episode 072: "What Happens When the Wheels Fall Off?"

Life doesn’t always read the script.

In this week’s episode of Staying Power, JDK and Ashley dive into that moment we all dread — when the wheels fall off the plan we worked so hard to build. What do we do when things go sideways? How do we keep our heads, our humor, and our hearts in the game?

With a mix of personal stories, research-backed strategies, and a whole lot of laughter, this conversation explores the real work of staying grounded through change. From ventral vagal breathing to flipping the script on emotional narratives, you’ll walk away with tools you can use today — and maybe even feel a little better about the mess.

This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting through it stronger.

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Episode 071: "What We Get Out of 'In With The New'" 

Doing new things - whether by choice or not - presents each of us with options on how to respond to them. Do we shy away from them with intimidation? Or approach them with curiosity and a sense of adventure? Or both? This week, JD and Ashley discuss their own experiences recently and in the past with doing new things, what they learned in the process, and what about them might resonate with you. So, before you listen, ask yourself about how you are handling the "new" in your life, as well as what might be something new you could try in your own life! 

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Episode 070: “The Anatomy of an Uncomfortable Conversation” 

Uncomfortable conversations are never fun, but when handled well, they can be well worth the effort for us and our relationships. This week, Ashley and JD take apart a recent uncomfortable conversation they worked through together, and share what they found on the other side. Hint: it was all good stuff! Take a listen and see how you might apply some of what they shared in your next challenging conversation!

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Episode 069: “Words, Actions, Peaches, and Rembrandts” 

Coming off of challenging weeks, JD and Ashley dig into how our words and actions - and those of others - can combine to either build up ourselves and our relationships, or tear them down. Underneath it all is the power of connection and the willingness to do challenging work on ourselves. But this work is not only possible, but worth all the effort in the end, no matter the outcome. 

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Episode 68: “In Me I Trust”

We all seek more trust in our lives and relationships, yet don’t always know if we trust ourselves; and yet, any kind of trust starts within ourselves. But what does that actually look like? How do we know if we do or don’t trust ourselves? Ashley and JD both hear these questions often with clients and in their own lives, so this week’s episode focuses on addressing those questions! Let them know what resonated with you by visiting the show links below! 

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Episode 067: “Maintenance Versus Repair”

Every relationship - including and especially our most important ones - require regular maintenance and occasional repair. Both require intention and resilience and awareness to do well. But what do these actually look like in practice? Those specifics are the focus of this episode. See what resonates with you from what Ashley and JD put forward and let them know your thoughts and questions about applying this in your own life!

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Episode 066: “When Our ‘Parts’ Crash”

We all hope that our toughest conversations will yield growth and positive results in ourselves and in our relationships. The road to those results, though, is by no means easy, and requires inner work. This week, based on some realizations that came to JD before, during, and after a particularly tough series of conversations with a close friend, Ashley and JD discuss how various "parts" of ourselves can sometimes reveal themselves in painful fashion, pointing us towards the areas where we need to pursue healing. Part of the discussion focuses on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy principles and practices as a point of reference, though please note that neither JD or Ashley are experts in that field, nor are their statements meant to be taken as medical advice. For more information on IFS, click the link below and / or reach out to a licensed therapist. 

https://ifs-institute.com/nobadparts

You can also listen to Richard Schwartz, founder of IFS, and hear a short IFS therapy session, here: 

How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz

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