Explore every episode of the podcast The Ashley Mathewson Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: Welcome to the Ashley Mathewson Podcast | 21 May 2025 | 00:16:00 | |
In the premiere episode of the Ashley Mathewson Podcast, she introduces her new podcast, focusing on authentic, unpolished discussions about various life experiences. Ashley, a mom, wife, and business owner, describes her intention to cover a wide range of topics including childhood trauma, motherhood, marriage, grief, and business challenges. She emphasizes that this podcast will offer tools and advice, but aims to share her stories and lessons learned to help others feel understood and less alone. The episode serves as a mission statement for the series, promising raw and relatable content each week. | |||
| Episode 3: From Childhood Trauma to Becoming a Parent | 21 May 2025 | 00:29:31 | |
In this episode Ashley shares her deeply personal journey into motherhood despite her initial reluctance due to childhood trauma. Ashley opens up about her turbulent upbringing, marked by parental conflict, emotional neglect, and feelings of abandonment, which shaped her fears about becoming a parent herself. She describes her initial aversion to having children and her eventual change of heart after meeting her supportive husband, Jim. Upon becoming a mother, Ashley finds a profound love for her children and resolves to break the generational cycle of trauma, offering her kids the love, care, and stability she lacked. Ashley encourages listeners who relate to her story to reflect on their experiences and assures them they can change their narrative as well. | |||
| Episode 2: Divorce, Cheating and How it Changed my Life. | 21 May 2025 | 00:30:37 | |
In this episode Ashley Mathewson shares her unpolished life story, focusing on her tumultuous first marriage at age 23. She recounts the emotional rollercoaster, including her ex-husband's infidelity, sex addiction, and the emotional and physical abuse she suffered. Ashley discusses her development of the '24-hour rule,' a technique that helps her manage emotional reactions by delaying responses to provoking situations. She reflects on how this rule has positively influenced her current relationships and overall mental well-being. This honest and raw account aims to offer listeners relatable insights and practical advice for handling life's messy moments. | |||