The Daily Ascent

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Ep. 84 | Why the Second Time Through Is Never As Scary Feb 26, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when we got hit with another massive blizzard — and why twenty inches of snow didn't scare me the way it did the first time.

I share how going from terrified to annoyed is actually a huge upgrade, and why the first cut really is the deepest.

We'll explore why being seasoned doesn't mean being fearless — it means the fear doesn't run the show anymore.

Question to carry into your day: What are you going through for the second time that you could trust yourself more with — because you already survived the first?

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Ep. 83 | How to Get Through a Hard Season (When It Feels Like It Will Never End) Feb 25, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm sharing a new mantra that's getting me through one of the hardest winters I can remember: THE SNOW WILL MELT.

I share the moment I finally got outside to walk my dog and saw grass peeking through the snow - and why those little patches of green changed everything.

We'll explore why hard seasons feel permanent but never are - and what it really means to endure.

Question to carry into your day: What hard season are you in right now - and can you trust that the snow will melt?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

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Ep. 82 | When the Universe Has a Better Plan Than You Do Feb 24, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm telling you about Kimberly - the stranger on a plane who became a friend after I thought my flight was ruined.

I share how the thing I thought was the worst part of my trip turned out to be one of the best.

We'll explore why the universe's plan is often better than ours - if we're open enough to receive it.

Question to carry into your day: What are you resisting right now - that might actually be a gift in disguise?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

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Ep. 81 | Why Stepping Outside Your Box Is Medicine for the Soul Feb 23, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when I got back from Morocco - and why new experiences might be exactly what your soul is hungry for.

I share how my travel bestie, Betsy and I made no plans and let the whole trip be a mystery - and how that's exactly what Julia Cameron suggests we do in The Artist's Way to fill our creative wells.

We'll explore why sometimes we're not tired from too much - we're tired from too little that actually feeds us.

Question to carry into your day: What's an experience your soul might be hungry for? It might be right in front of your nose.

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Ep. 80 | How to Stop Giving Away Credit for Your Own Wins Feb 20, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about something a client wrote to me that made me realize how often we give away credit for our own wins.

I share the story of a client who thanked me for "saving her" when she was the one who took the action, and why I wrote back to remind her that she did that, not me.

We'll explore why taking ownership of your wins isn't arrogance - it's how you build self-trust.

Question to carry into your day: Where in your life have you been giving away credit for something you actually did - and what would it feel like to own that win as yours?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

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Ep. 79 | Grace Gives the Shovel, But You Have to Dig Feb 19, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened after my first EMDR session - and what my spiritual advisor Juliana said that completely reframed how I think about grace and action.

I share how I was giving all the credit to the universe when really, I was the one who picked up the shovel and started digging.

We'll explore why grace gives us the opportunity, but action is what makes it real.

Question to carry into your day: Where in your life has grace handed you a shovel - and are you digging, or are you just staring at it?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

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Ep. 78 | How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Selfish Feb 18, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my best friend's car was blocking me in at 5:45am - and what it taught me about asking for what you need even when you're supposed to be taking care of someone else.

I share the story of book boot camp with my friend Michelle, and how asking for her keys instead of skipping my workout was one of the bravest things I could do.

We'll explore why asking isn't selfish - it's how you stay full enough to be of real service to the people you love.

Question to carry into your day: Where in your life have you been abandoning your own needs to take care of someone else - and what would it look like to ask for what you need instead?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

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Ep. 77 | How to Stop Gripping What Isn't Working Feb 17, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about what a big ugly tractor taught me about acceptance being the doorway to change.

I share the story of a client who just moved and couldn't stop fixating on the construction in her backyard, and what happened when I invited her to open her palms and accept what is.

We'll explore why you can't see a solution when you're gripping so hard to what isn't working - and how acceptance creates the space for possibility.

Question to carry into your day: What's the tractor in your backyard right now - the thing you're gripping so hard that you can't see any other possibilities - and what would it look like to open your palms and accept it?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Ep. 76 | Why Valentine's Day Is My Favorite Holiday (Even Though I'm Single) Feb 16, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm talking about why Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday - and why it has nothing to do with romantic love.

I share how writing 80-100 handwritten valentines every year has transformed the holiday for me - and why it's the best feeling I have all year.

We'll explore why you don't have to accept the default version of anything - and why the world needs you to come alive.

Question to carry into your day: What healing have you been putting off because you think you should be "done" by now - and what would it look like to give yourself permission to tend to it?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

Let's Stay Connected:

Subscribe on YouTube
Instagram: @mollycarmel
Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront
Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

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Ep. 75 | Why I'm Starting Trauma Therapy Again Feb 13, 2026

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In today's episode, I'm getting personal about something I couldn't shake - and why I've decided to do intensive EMDR trauma therapy.

I share why "when it's hysterical, it's historical," and how I threw up a prayer and received an answer.

We'll explore why we're never done with the work, and why that's actually a beautiful thing.

Question to carry into your day: What healing have you been putting off because you think you should be "done" by now - and what would it look like to give yourself permission to tend to it?

Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

Let's Stay Connected:

Subscribe on YouTube
Instagram: @mollycarmel
Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront
Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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