Create Anyway: How To Stewart Your Creative Gifts Even When You Feel with Ashlee Gadd
Stronger in the Difficult Places
Release Date: 06/13/2023
Why Women Lie
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We all lie. Whether it’s the little “white” seemingly insignificant ones or the really big, shameful deceits, we are all guilty of not being completely honest all of the time. As I continue to seek deeper wisdom regarding women, our relationship with ourselves, others and God, I have done a deep dive into trying to understand the unique types of deception that seem more prevalent in women than in men. Why? Because I want you to understand yourself more. Because I want to talk about the real things- the things we don’t often talk about. Because when you understand yourself better, you...
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How Even a Wobbly Faith Can Change Everything
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Do you feel like you don't believe enough in yourself, your relationships, your God or that things will even work out for you? Listen in as I talk about how even a wobbly faith can change everything. Connect with me:
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Is Your Relationship Right For You?
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There a number of qualities a relationship must have to make it a viable, healthy one. In this episode, Dr. Zoe and Dr. Meaghan Rice discuss the qualities of a healthy relationship. Dr. Meaghan Rice is a licensed psychotherapist. She has a busy private practice. She has been in the mental health field over a decade and has discovered that we make the most progress when we focus on relationships. She specializes in relationships and attachment theory. Visit Dr. Meaghan Price's site and connect with her directly . Connect with me:
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How Do You Know When it's Safe to be Vulnerable?
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Vulnerability. How do you know when it's safe to be vulnerable in a relationship? Join me as I discuss this crucial topic with my guest, Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach who helps people grow their relationships, become stronger leaders, and own their past to drive a better future for themselves. You can visit Jason VanRuler's site and find his book . Connect with me:
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Understanding the Cravings of Your Soul
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There are five reasons that people want to get married, and those are the same five reasons that people ultimately choose divorce. How powerful is that statement? Today I am excited to talk about the 5 cravings of your soul with my guest , the author of . Listen in as we discuss these fundamental cravings and how you can learn to name them, understand them and ultimately see them in others and in your relationship. Connect with me:
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How to Have the Hard Conversations
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It's the things that we don't say that get us in the most trouble. Often we are afraid of saying the wrong thing, for fear that our loved ones can't handle what we need to talk about. These fears prevent us from saying the thing that needs to be said. Listen in and learn how to overcome those fears and how to have hard conversations with the people we love. Connect with me:
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Feeling Lonely on Valentine's Day - Even When You're in a Relationship
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You know what’s worse than being by yourself on Valentine’s Day? Being in a relationship and still feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day. In this episode, I help you make sure you’re asking for what you need in your relationship and I also give some tips for healthy self-care on this day of celebrating love. Connect with me:
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How to Respond to Repeat Boundary Violations in Your Marriage
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In this episode, I discuss setting boundaries between you and those you love. Often I work with clients who work to set and keep boundaries, but are constantly violated when their loved one crosses those boundaries. I talk through the clear steps you can take to set and hold those boundaries that are sacred to both your own wellness as well as the health of your intimate relationships. Listen in and connect. I'm here to help. Connect with me:
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Healing From Relationship Breakdown Trauma Through Poetry
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In this episode, I interview poet Emily Bridget Taylor about her journey of healing from divorce and marriage breakdown trauma. She gives encouragement to the woman in a difficult relationship or having just ended a difficult relationship. She shares how poetry or any kind of creative expression can help healing. She also shares two beautiful poems at the end of the episode. See Emily Bridget Taylor's new poetry book, , and also visit her site for a free gift. Connect with me:
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Managing a Difficult Relationship With Your Boss
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So many of us spend the majority of our life at work. I'm always talking about relationships in your life, often intimate ones. But if you're spending the majority of your life at work - you're going to have some relationships there just as significant as your personal ones. It makes sense that we talk about having health in relationships at work as well. In this episode, Dr. Zoe talks with author and workplace thought leader Jake Brown about his sometimes humorous and very poignant perspective on how to navigate difficult relationships with your boss, finding hope for your career....
info_outlineIn this episode Dr. Zoe and Ashlee Gadd speak to women who have creative passions, but feel guilt or shame when they follow them.
Listen in for tips, encouragement and advice for creating in the margins.
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About Ashlee Gadd:
Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California.
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Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood book
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