Healing Her with Ashley LeMieux

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20. It's My Birthday! What Life Lessons Have Changed Me? Nov 28, 2023

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It’s my birthday! Today, I’m doing a solo episode to celebrate turning 37 - can you believe it? I wanted to share some of the biggest life lessons I've learned so far. Lessons and thoughts about aging, trying something new, and that we’re allowed to change our mind about things. I also talked about trusting my intuition over what others say, how your body will change but that's okay, and why grief is a tunnel, not a cave, so keep walking forward. I would love to hear from you - what are some lessons you’ve learned over the years that came to mind while you were listening to this episode? Send me a DM on Instagram!

HIGHLIGHTS

04:30 Aging, regret, and finding joy in life's journey. (4:47)

09:45 Midlife changes, personal growth, and embracing new experiences. (9:53)

14:00 How I’ve learned to trust my intuition, love my body, and my personal perspective on grief.

18:30 The power of embracing individuality and building resilience.

23:15 Why I’m trying new things and simple things that help me slow down and enjoy life (in great times and even through grief.)

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19. How Do I Set Boundaries In My Life? with Dr Judith Joseph Nov 28, 2023

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If you follow along on Instagram, you saw last week I got to record a bunch of podcast episodes in New York City in person! While normally I record podcasts in my car, this conversation with Dr. Judith was another unique experience! We recorded this in the safe in her office and talked all about setting boundaries with family during the holidays, which I know is something a lot of people struggle with. From setting healthy boundaries for work to your in-laws, Dr. Judith gave some really helpful tips on identifying what boundaries you need and how to talk to people when they're crossed. I'm definitely gonna try some of her advice to make sure I'm taking care of myself this season.

HIGHLIGHTS

07:00 How to set boundaries in difficult family dynamics.

14:45 Ways to stay on the same page as your spouse as you communicate and set boundaries (especially with critical) in-laws.

19:45 Pros and cons of technology and ways to set healthy boundaries from work.

23:15 How can working mothers set boundaries and prioritizing self-care?

29:00 Self-care and mental health with Dr. Judith Joseph.

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18. How Do I Advocate For My Health? Nov 14, 2023

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About two weeks ago, I posted a reel on Instagram that has gone a bit viral about how I was going to the doctor for something that I originally went to the doctor for when I was 14 years old and how sometimes, as a woman, it can feel like you're just not being heard. There are so many women who feel uncertain on how to advocate for themselves in a lot of areas in their life. So let's talk about it. Also just give a little bit of an update on where I'm at with part of my health because as I've talked about it online, so many of you are struggling with a lot of the same pain that I have been in so I thought we'd just do an update and make it a little more juicy, a little more fun.

HIGHLIGHTS

05:15 My experience and hesitation to advocate for my own health as a woman.

11:00 Why you should trust your intuition and advocate for yourself in medical situations.

19:00 You are worth feeling good; self care and support you need to take care of yourself.

27:45 Ways to advocate for your physical and mental health.

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17. Why Are You not Showing Your Daughter Online Anymore? Nov 07, 2023

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I’m finally answering a question I get in my dm’s every single day, “Why don’t you show your daughter's face on Instagram anymore?” As much as I love showing up and connecting with you all online, I’m sharing some real reasons I’ve decided not to show our daughter online right now. I’m a believer that there is so much good in the world. Unfortunately there are also trolls. None of us know how the next generation is going to operate as the first to grow up having their life documented and shared on this internet. Listen in as I share some of the reasons that I’ve come to to protect my family’s privacy. I also share some details on my collaboration with

HIGHLIGHTS

05:45 Postpartum, mental health and social media criticism.

10:45 Navigating social media as a parent with a newborn.

16:15 The online harassment I experience and protecting my Personal life.

20:15 Hiding my baby from social media to protect mental health.

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16. How Do I Help My Kids Have a Good Relationship With Their Body and Food? With Megan of Feeding Littles Oct 31, 2023

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I can pretty confidently say that every single one of us has grown up hearing someone speak negatively about their body, and we definitely didn’t learn skills like intuitively eating in school. Now as we’re navigating taking not only ourselves, but many of us taking care of our kids it’s no wonder we’re stressed about food and knowing how to raise physically and mentally healthy kids. I’m so excited to have Megan from Feeding Littles on the podcast. She is a dietician, certified intuitive eating counselor, and co-founder of Feeding Littles. She is your gal to not only help teach you what and how to approach feeding your kids, but also learn and model a healthy relationship with food and your body! We talk about body image, incredible tips for feeding your kids, and what to do if you feel like you’ve already “ruined” your kids by what you’ve said or modeled for them.

HIGHLIGHTS

02:15 What is intuitive eating?

08:00 How to change the way we talk about our bodies because our kids are watching.

16:30 Give yourself grace to teach your kids to love their bodies even when we aren’t there 100%.

19:45 How much should we feed our kids and teach them to be intuitive eaters?

32:00 When is a good time and way to introduce sweets?

35:15 Advice from a nutritionist about how much candy to give your kids on halloween.

43:15 Your job isn’t to make your kid eat, it's to LET them eat.

46:30 How to help your kids get familiar with new foods.

52:15 What is one thing parents can focus on to help their kids eat well?

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15. Is it Normal to Grieve Unlived Dreams? With Mary Jelkovsky Oct 24, 2023

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Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Mary Jelkovsky of Mary’s Cup of Tea! Mary’s mission is to empower others to love themselves unconditionally and through her books, podcast and self-love retreats, she has created a community of women who are ready to love themselves exactly as they are! Over the years, Mary has struggled with the feeling of “I am not enough” - which included an eight-year battle with an eating disorder - but on her road to recovery, she has learned to take up space in this world unapologetically.

In this episode, we are talking about the type of grief that comes when you grieve dreams that are unrealized or when you grieve a past that is different from what you thought it was going to be. I feel like many of us are struggling with this right now and that’s why we’ll be discussing moments in our past that we find ourselves grieving now, the anxiety of losing something or someone that you love, and living in survival mode. Besides this, Mary will share some tangible tools she’s used to help her build a life that she’s excited to participate in as well as allowing herself to be celebrated. Keep listening to learn more!

Find Mary’s books and podcast on her website here: https://maryscupoftea.com/

Find Mary on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa/

The Healing Her podcast will dish out practical tools, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of heart to help you uncover your way back to yourself and your peace. We will dive deep into the world of healing in a way that’s as relatable as chatting with your best friend. I’m Ashley LeMieux, a grief expert whose personal journey and masters degree in health and wellness has provided a whole new view on the world. Let’s break down the walls that are keeping us from finding the peace and transformation that we all deserve.

Find more resources, Ashley's books, and submit your own question to be answered in an episode here: https://ashleylemieux.com/healing-her/

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14. How Do I Create a Fresh Start? With Nicole Walters Oct 17, 2023

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Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am so excited to be joined by author, writer, speaker, and friend, Nicole Walters! Nicole’s book, Nothing is Missing, just dropped today so don’t forget to go grab a copy wherever books are sold.

In this episode, we will be discussing ways to begin again when you feel like you need a fresh start. After going through a divorce and helping her daughter battle cancer, Nicole has had to figure out how to live with her trauma and rebuild and recalibrate her life. From reprioritizing to reframing your thoughts and surrounding yourself with people who will help build your confidence, Nicole will provide us with tangible tools to serve you in a time of significant transition. I want to remind you that if you are going through something similar, it’s not your fault and you don’t have to have the answers right away. Keep listening to learn more and remember to grant yourself some grace.

Nicole’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolewalters/

Nicole’s Book: https://nicolewalters.com/nothing-is-missing/

Nicole’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-nicole-walters-podcast/id1447675033

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13. Why Am I Feeling This Way After Pregnancy Loss? (and How To Support Your Friend Through It) Oct 10, 2023

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Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, we are going to be talking about a topic that continues to make many people uncomfortable and that is pregnancy and infant loss. If you didn’t know, October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and so we’ll be touching on the feelings that come after losing a pregnancy or infant as well as how you can support a friend or family member who has gone through this.

I have learned how empowering it is to put words to how we’re feeling so in this episode, we’ll be discussing why we experience certain feelings after pregnancy loss, including betrayal trauma, grief, disenfranchised grief, and guilt. Besides this, I’ll also be providing you with tangible ways you can help a family member or friend deal with their grief. From helping with everyday tasks like cooking to supportive phrases and more, I’ll guide you through this difficult time. Keep listening to learn more and don’t forget that you are not alone in your grief.

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12. How Do I Deal With Resentment in My Relationship After Kids? With Dr. Tracy Oct 05, 2023

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Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am joined not only by my wonderful husband Mike, but also by couples therapist and relationship expert, Dr. Tacy Dalgleish! Dr. Tracy provides tangible tools on how to improve communication in relationships as well as how to become more self aware. She recently released a book in which she talks about all of this and more called I Didn’t Sign Up for This.

In this episode, we will be chatting about why couples can feel resentment in their relationship after having kids and ways to work through that. Mike and I will both share moments when we’ve had feelings of resentment, including carrying the emotional weight of being the “parent CEO” and feeling like your partner has no energy for you by the end of the day. Dr. Tracy will walk us through these common feelings and provide us with her expertise on how to better communicate as a couple to overcome them. Keep listening to learn more and don’t forget to connect with Dr. Tracy online!

Website: https://www.drtracyd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/

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11. Why can Intimacy After Grief and Pregnancy Loss be so Hard? With Jaime Castillo LCSW Oct 03, 2023

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Welcome back to the Healing Her podcast! Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Jaime Castillo, a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Find Your Shine Therapy in Tempe, Arizona as well as author of What Happened to Make You Anxious.

In this episode, Jaime and I will be talking about intimacy during grief as well as after a miscarriage. Jaime has both personal and professional experience with this topic so she’ll share with us a bit about what she’s been through. Besides this, we’ll also discuss feeling unsafe in your own body, how grief can make intimacy so difficult, and how miscarriage specifically can affect intimacy.

Last but not least, Jaime will share some tangible tools with us that you can use to improve communication with your partner during such a difficult and presumably lonely time. I want you to know that there are so many women going through this and you certainly are not alone. Keep listening to hear more.

Follow Jaime on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/findyourshinetherapy/

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