Hey mama---if you've ever said "I'm just not a journaler," this one's for you. 💌 I sat down with Ashley, The Journaling Coach, to talk all things journaling---how it can reconnect you to yourself, release stress, and literally change your life. Whether you haven't touched a journal since middle school or already love a good brain dump, you're going to see journaling in a whole new way after this episode.

Ashley shares how a late-night journaling session after heartbreak turned into her life's work---helping others process, heal, and come home to themselves through writing. Together, we dive into why journaling matters so much for moms, how to start even if it feels awkward, and how this simple daily act can help you drop guilt, reclaim joy, and remember who you are beyond motherhood.

Here's what we talk about:  

• Why journaling is one of the fastest ways to get out of your head and into your heart  
• How writing helps you uncover subconscious stories and rewire your brain  
• The truth about why so many moms avoid journaling---and how to rebuild trust with yourself  
• Ashley's favorite go-to prompts (including the life-changing one: "What do I need more of?")  
• How journaling and fun go hand-in-hand (yes, healing can actually be FUN!)  
• The difference between brain dumping and prompted writing---and when to use each  
• Why giving yourself permission to write imperfectly is a radical act of self-care

And you'll hear me talk about my new favorite challenge: "Felt Guilty, Did It Anyway." Because when we model self-care and wholeness, we show our kids that love doesn't mean disappearing---it means being fully alive.

✨ Want to experience the power of journaling in community? Come join the Free The Moms Membership and get your 7-day free trial: 👉 lauraconley.com/freethemoms

Inside, you'll get:  

• Live journaling + coaching calls with me  
• Daily morning magic sessions  
• Monthly challenges (like Drop the Holiday Dread) 
• Tools to help you stop the "ugh" mornings and start living intentionally again

Connect with Ashley:  

💻 strokesoffreedom.com  

📸 Instagram & TikTok: @strokesoffreedom & @strokesoffreedom

I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! DM me on Instagram @lauraconleycoaching and tell me what you're journaling about this week. 💖

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