I first met Emily Thomas of Mom Struggling Well when I was speaking at Hope Spoken earlier this year. We hit it off immediately and I started listening to her weekly podcast Mom Struggling Well. I love her tag line:
Road-weary mommas in need of a pep talk.
Yes. I could use a few pep talks every once in a while! A few weeks ago we hopped on the phone to chat for a podcast…which I was really nervous about because it’s the first podcast I’ve followed through with. I just always have anxiety about video or audio, definitely out of my comfort zone, but it was so much easier than I thought it would be. Emily has a great sense of humor and she made it really fun…she also kept me on track which is an amazing feat. Anyway, I’d love for you to listen to our conversation! The podcast is called Dropping the Pinterest Facade and you can find it here or just click the photo below:
My story has taken so many twists and turns over the last few years. A few of the things we talk about in the podcast (besides chickens ha) are:
-when cancer comes as a relief
-that changing direction is not failure but growth
-what to do when “the American dream” is not actually YOUR dream
I’d love to know what you think!
Just listened to the entire interview Ashley! You did GREAT! I loved hearing your voice. There’s so much ground to cover with those of us who’ve followed your journey do awhile. I was like, she didn’t mention making dresses. She didn’t mention living at the Hemlock. She didn’t mention selling & giving away like 95% of what they owned. She didn’t mention Brett running Bryson City Outdoors…lol! It’s like we know you so sweet. This was just icing on the cake to hear the satisfaction in your voice. Not boastful satisfaction but I’m satisfied with what we’ve created. It is well for your soul satisfaction! Great interview! I vote for more podcasts! Tell us more! No stress or pressure, just at your own pace.
It was awesome Ashley! You did great! Don’t be shy about podcasts – you’ve grown so much as a woman from when I first started following your blog. It’s really cool to witness the changes; I’ve been on a similar path in varying time spans. It would be great to go back to the 30-something me and give her the insights I have as a 40-something me, but I know that it was just a part of my growth and where I was at in my 30’s. I try to be a voice of reason for my 30-something friends when they get caught up in the ‘to do’ lists and appearances. Watching your life evolve through the blog has been a comfort to my own growth. Thank you!
That interview was great!!! So glad you did it. It was really cool to hear your voice! Now when I read your posts I can “hear” them better.
You’re such a down-to-earth inspiration. ?
I can’t wait to listen!!! 😀