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[WELLNESS] Empowering Women's Sexual Wellness and Confidence with Mackie Swan, CEO of Woo More Play

Release Date: 07/30/2025

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In this episode, Ashley welcomes close friend, community builder, and “Vulnerable AF” workshop creator Veronica Kaulinis for a powerful and heartfelt conversation on vulnerability, self-honesty, and authentic connection. As My Space enters a meaningful transition, this wrap-up conversation invites listeners into a deeper exploration of what it truly means to be seen, by others and by yourself. Veronica shares her personal evolution from wearing emotional “masks” in relationships to creating spaces where honesty, courage, and intimacy can thrive. Ashley and Veronica dive into the real...

[ENTREPRENEURSHIP & PURPOSE]: Ep. 484 Building Wealth, Finding Purpose, & Turning Challenges Into Opportunity with Tracy Holland

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In this episode, Ashley welcomes powerhouse entrepreneur Tracy Holland for an expansive conversation about building successful businesses, manifesting abundance, and living in alignment with your true purpose. From founding and exiting Hatch Beauty to launching Plant Apothecary and leading the Inner Fifth women's network, Tracy unpacks her journey, revealing how intuition, authentic problem solving, and serving others are the secret ingredients to millions in revenue, and a fulfilling life. Ashley and Tracy discuss what makes an entrepreneur truly resilient: navigating setbacks,...

[WELLNESS & INNOVATION] Ep. 483 How to Trust Your Gut & Build Breakthrough Products with Dan Cohen

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This week, Ash sits down with Dan Cohen, a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology who revolutionized sleep medicine and launched Breathe Right nasal strips, selling for $566 million. Dan shares his journey from developing automated sleep diagnostic equipment to rewriting the playbook for consumer product launches through creative marketing and NFL partnerships. The conversation explores Dan's philosophy on innovation - trusting intuition over overthinking and accessing the "higher mind" through meditation and receptivity. He dives deep into sleep science, explaining why we...

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[CONNECTION & COMMUNITY BUILDING] Ep. 481 The Master Connector Mindset: From Adversity to Authentic Relationships with Steve Spiro

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This episode features Steve Spiro, entrepreneur, martial artist, and the “Master Connector” in a powerful conversation about building genuine relationships, cultivating confidence, and creating intentional community. Steve reflects on overcoming childhood bullying, learning disabilities, and early challenges, showing how they shaped his resilience and passion for meaningful human connection. Ash and Steve unpack what it means to connect beyond surface-level networking. They explore how to approach people in everyday settings, move conversations from small talk to substance, and share your...

[FERTILITY & FAMILY PLANNING] Ep. 480 Breaking Myths, Preserving Options, & Understanding Modern Fertility with Dr. Jamie Knopman

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This episode features Dr. Jamie Knopman, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, in an insightful conversation about fertility, modern family planning, and the emotional realities of trying to conceive. She debunks common myths, including the overlooked role of male fertility, explains why more women delay motherhood, and breaks down how ovarian aging affects fertility. Ash and Dr. Knopman explore fertility preservation, comparing egg freezing to a proactive safety measure for future options. They discuss age, egg quality, realistic success rates, and why both partners should be evaluated. She...

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[SPIRITUAL GROWTH] Ep. 478 Embracing Healing, Ego, & Presence with Frank Elaridi

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[SELF-DEVELOPMENT] Ep. 477 Rewriting Your Story & Unlocking Growth with Melissa Monte

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This week, Ash is joined by Mackie Swan, the dynamic CEO of Woo More Play, a company dedicated to creating high-quality sexual wellness products that put women first. Mackie's mission is simple yet revolutionary: to help women have the best sex of their lives through natural, organic, female-forward products.

Ash and Mackie dive deep into the often unspoken challenges that successful, driven women face when it comes to romance and sexuality.

We explore everything from the most common struggles women face in their sex lives to the connection between sensuality and creativity. Mackie offers advice on how to shift your energy from work mode to intimate connection, the importance of sexual compatibility, and how to introduce new elements into your relationship without bruising your partner's ego.

Whether you're navigating a new relationship, looking to reignite passion in a long-term partnership, or simply wanting to feel more confident in your own skin, this episode offers practical tools and perspectives to transform your approach to intimacy.

Key Topics:

The challenges successful women face in intimacy and desire
Navigating communication about sexual desires without creating defensiveness in your partner
Strategies for shifting energy from work stress to intimate connection and creating rituals for sexual wellness
Understanding sexual compatibility, responsive desire, and what affects libido in relationships
How to introduce new products or experiences into your relationship from a place of positivity
The connection between sensuality, creativity, and personal confidence
Building confidence in sexual communication and self-exploration

Connect with Mackie online:

Website: https://www.woomoreplay.com/

Connect with Ash:

https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/

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