January is dramatic. She’s hopeful, delusional, inspiring, exhausting, and somehow still here even when she feels like she should’ve ended two weeks ago. And honestly? We love her for it. In this episode, Ashleigh talks about why we don’t need to squish the part of us that wants to reinvent, refresh, and start new—even if we know it might only last a few hours. Wanting things isn’t the problem. Burning ourselves out trying to deserve them is.

This episode introduces Ashleigh’s phrase of the year: Name it to tame it. From emotional overwhelm to messy kitchens to snappy mom moments, she shares how simply naming what’s actually happening brings relief, clarity, and control. You’ll hear how color-coded “codes,” feelings wheels, and honest language can transform overwhelm into something manageable instead of something shameful.

She also shares her “organized inner life” goal for 2026 and walks through her real-life morning routine menu system—not a rigid routine, but flexible options based on how much time, energy, and chaos the day begins with. This episode is about organizing your life without turning yourself into a robot, honoring your humanity, and letting January be dramatic without letting it run your nervous system.

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What does joy actually look like when life feels heavy, ordinary, or just plain exhausting?

In this episode, I’m joined by author and podcast host Rachel Awtrey for an honest conversation about redefining joy in seasons that don’t feel particularly joyful — especially in motherhood, grief, and everyday life.

We talk about why joy isn’t a personality trait or a fleeting feeling, but a skill you can practice, even in the middle of hard days. Rachel shares insights from her book Love Your Life (Even When You Don’t Like It All the Time), including how joy can be rebellious, why emotions need motion, and how small, tangible moments can become breadcrumbs of hope.

We also get practical — talking about creating rhythms in your home that support joy, learning to work with your life instead of against it, and how asking “why” one more time can uncover what’s actually making things feel so hard.

If you’re a mom in the thick of it, feeling stuck between loving your life and feeling overwhelmed by it, this episode is for you.

✨ Topics we cover:

• Why joy isn’t the same as happiness

• How to practice joy on regular, ordinary days

• Finding joy in the physical, tangible parts of life

• Why “choosing your hard” matters

• Creating a home that feels supportive, not suffocating

🎧 You can find Rachel and her book wherever books are sold, and follow her on Instagram for more encouragement.

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What if leaving the house with little kids didn’t feel like a full-contact sport?

In this episode, I’m joined by Chandler Ashcraft—better known as @chanwiththeboys and the founder of Moms Away—to talk about how to actually get out of the house with little ones without losing your mind, your wallet, or your sanity.

We talk about the difference between kid-centric outings (think: playgrounds and play places) and family-centric outings (think: places that fill your cup, too), how to start small when leaving the house feels overwhelming, and why your house and laundry will always be “in the cycle” anyway.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Why getting out of the house can be the most regulating thing you do as a mom

• The difference between kid-centric vs. family-centric outings—and why you need both

• Low-stakes ideas for leaving the house (including Chandler’s fenced-in tennis court hack)

• How to practice “trial runs” so you can build confidence instead of anxiety

• Simple packing tips: night-before prep, treating your car like a diaper bag, and lowering your standards

• What this all looks like for moms with ADHD, runners, multiple kids, and limited childcare

• The mindset shift that helped both of us stop waiting for a perfectly clean house before living our lives

If your mental health is begging you to get out of the house—but the logistics and the diaper bag feel like too much—this one’s for you.

Links mentioned:

• Follow Chandler on Instagram & TikTok: @chanwiththeboys @momsaway

• Toddler Outing Guide

If this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend who’s packing the car with a baby on her hip today. 💛

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Today on The Ashleigh Surratt Show, I’m joined by my friend Erin Moody (@moody.wife) for a conversation that felt like one long exhale. We dive into content creation, functional motherhood fashion, ADHD, shame spirals, postpartum identity, comparison, and grace — all woven together in the most real-life, comforting way.

Erin shares:

• what it’s actually like to be a content creator and a mom at the same time

• why “there’s room for you” on the internet, even if your life feels chaotic

• her shift from curated fashion blogger to practical, attainable style

• postpartum body changes + why buying a bigger size is an act of kindness

• ADHD shame spirals, time blindness, late diagnoses, and working with your brain

• how body doubling and filming can genuinely support daily functioning

• why clutter isn’t a moral failure and how grace fuels real change

We also talk about matching sets, the power of “hard pants” for ADHD brains, car-scrolling bridge rituals, and how to mother yourself with the same gentleness you give your kids.

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, disorganized, or unsure how to balance motherhood with the passions that light you up — this episode will make you feel so seen.

Follow Erin: @moody.wife
Her podcast: More with Erin Moody
As always, I’m cheering for you — and I’m with you in the chaos. 🤍

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What would parenting look like if fear wasn’t running the show? Therapist Meaghan Hampton joins Ashleigh to talk about how faith and psychology beautifully overlap—helping parents shift from fear-based obedience to connection, co-regulation, and grace.

Together they explore what it means to raise kids from a place of calm and curiosity instead of control, the difference between disobedience and dysregulation, and why the heart of Christ offers a gentler, more grounded lens for parenting.

You’ll walk away with language for repair after you lose it, practical nervous system tools (like orienting and breath prayer), and permission to let go of the pressure to “get it all right.”

It’s freeing, faith-filled, and deeply relatable—especially for moms who want to hold both truth and tenderness as they lead their families.

Mentioned: Soul Care Circle (Substack), co-regulation PDFs, Big Feelings Book: Exploring Emotions Together
Perfect for: Christian moms seeking to raise emotionally healthy, faith-anchored kids—without fear as the motivator.

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In this With You episode, Ashleigh reflects on one of Jesus’s most overlooked commands: “Observe the birds, notice the flowers.” Through gentle storytelling and honest reflection, she explores how slowing down, paying attention, and getting outside can ease your mind and reconnect you to peace.

In this week’s episode, Ashleigh unpacks what she calls her favorite (and most overlooked) Bible command: “Observe the birds, notice the flowers.” Drawing from Matthew 6 and her own “chronically indoorsy” life, she shares how the Divine—as a human—modeled a slower, more embodied kind of spirituality: one that starts with paying attention.

From a backyard coffee break to walks through the Home Depot garden center, Ashleigh explores how practicing awareness—of nature, your body, your kids’ little details—can retrain anxiety, reconnect you to peace, and remind you that you’re cared for.

In this episode:

• Why “notice the birds” is the most under-talked-about command of Jesus

• How burnout comes from disconnection, not just busyness

• A simple daily ritual to retrain your attention and calm your nervous system

• Why observing beauty is a form of prayer

Perfect for:Moms, faith-curious listeners, and anyone craving stillness in motion.

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In this week’s VLOG POD, I’m talking about something I’ve definitely avoided long enough — my fear of the stomach bug. 😅 I share how I’m finally working through it with my therapist and what that process is teaching me about anxiety, control, and motherhood. Then we lighten things up with a couple of fun facts (one involves nail polish, the other involves endangered crafts — who knew).

To wrap things up, I get a little vulnerable about how tricky it can be to make friends as an adult & share one simple “non-hosting hosting” hack for anyone who wants community but doesn’t have the capacity to plan a full-blown gathering right now.

It’s a mix of honesty, humor, and the kind of real-life stuff we’re all figuring out.

Craft with me! Beginner Block Printing Kit!

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This one’s a cozy, candid Q&A — the kind you’d get on a close friends story but with a mug in hand. I share why we sold my husband’s truck to attack medical debt, how much I actually make online (numbers included), the Type C way I’m approaching holidays, and how we’re handling mess, marriage, margin, and discipline without spanking. If you’re craving comfort + practicals you can use today, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• One-car life + debt payoff

• How much I really make online

• Holidays for Type C moms

• Finding time for yourself with littles

• Messy-house marriage dynamics

• Gentle discipline & emotional regulation

Ever wonder how to survive bedtime with three little ones when you’re flying solo? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I make solo parenting nights doable—and even sweet. From bath time logistics to my favorite 2-minute s’mores, I’m sharing the messy, funny, and surprisingly meaningful parts of bedtime in a Type C household.

We’ll also catch up on how Kylie Kelce officially joined the Type C Mom Club (kind of) and talk about what it means to find comfort and connection in the chaos.

Whether you’re deep in the trenches or just looking for real mom talk that makes you feel seen, this episode will leave you feeling lighter and less alone.

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If your hands are busy but your heart feels far away, this one’s for you. In this WITH YOU moment, Ashleigh invites you to slow your breath, soften your shoulders, and come back to where you are.
It’s a few quiet minutes to reset—a simple rhythm of breathing, noticing, and remembering that peace doesn’t wait for quiet.
As you move through your day, let this episode walk with you—a reminder that God’s presence is close enough to feel, even in the middle of car line, dishes, or another round of lunch packing.

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