In this Midweek Moment of Ash to Dusk, Ashley invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider what it looks like to step outside their comfort zone.

This short episode explores how growth is built through small, intentional choices, especially during busy seasons when it feels easier to stay comfortable. Through simple, relatable moments, Ashley reminds listeners that becoming the next version of themselves happens on purpose, not by accident.

A grounding check-in for anyone feeling stuck, tired, or ready to take one small step forward.

In this episode of Ash to Dusk, I’m sharing the lessons I’m carrying forward and the ones I’m intentionally leaving behind.

From trusting myself more and letting go of comparison, to navigating faith, leadership, and parenting in real life, this conversation is an honest reflection on growth, confidence, and learning to lead with clarity instead of perfection.

We talk about what happens when you stop waiting for validation, why social media can quietly pull us off course, how responsibility builds confidence in our kids, and why reconnecting with your faith or inner compass does not require anyone else’s permission.

This is a cozy, real-life conversation for anyone heading into a new season feeling reflective, stretched, or ready to move forward with intention.

✨ In this episode:
• Learning to trust yourself and make confident decisions
• Why comparison steals focus and confidence
• Leadership without perfection or people-pleasing
• Faith, emotional processing, and honoring what you feel
• Raising confident, capable kids through responsibility

Before you go, visit ashleymorena.com to download my free 5-Minute Reset Guide, created to help you ground yourself during busy seasons and start the week with clarity.

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This week was a lot… and for the first time ever, I’m recording from my closet. Life got loud, the house was busy, and I almost skipped this Midweek Moment. But I made a promise to show up with you every Wednesday, even when things aren’t perfect.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a real-life moment about consistency, overwhelm, and finding your breath in the messy middle of life. If you’ve been stretched thin or carrying more than usual, this Midweek Moment is for you.

Sometimes showing up for yourself doesn’t look polished. Sometimes it’s doing the thing you said you would do, even from the floor of your closet.

Take a deep breath… let’s reset together.

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A simple tool to help you calm your energy anytime life gets loud.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• why this week felt heavier than usual
• recording in the closet for the first time
• what consistency looks like in real life
• how to show up when you feel stretched
• a grounding moment you can use anytime
• an I Am statement to carry through the week

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What part of your life feels loud right now?

And until next time…
Keep your light burning from Ash to Dusk.

Most New Year’s resolutions fail by mid January, but your goals don’t have to. In this episode of Ash to Dusk, Ashley Morena explains why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to replace them with goal-setting strategies that actually work. Learn how to set realistic goals, build daily habits, stay motivated, and create a mindset that leads to long-term success.

Ashley shares her personal journey of quitting college, becoming a food service director without a degree, starting a successful business, and using personal growth tools like gratitude, visualization, and “I am” statements to transform her life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why most resolutions don’t stick
• How to set goals you’ll actually achieve
• The power of daily gratitude and mindset shifts
• How visualization helps you reach your dreams
• Simple “I am” statements to increase confidence and motivation
• The one daily action step that moves every goal forward

If you want to stop abandoning resolutions and start achieving real results, this episode will show you how.

Search keywords: New Year’s resolutions, goal setting, how to achieve goals, productivity, personal development, mindset, manifestation, motivation for women, intentional living, becoming your best self.

Life does not pause just because we need a moment. My kids were home on a rare snow day, Louie was barking, the snowplow was loud, and after trying to record this over and over again, I decided to show up exactly as I am. Because that is the whole point of our Midweek Moments.

Today I am talking about something so many of us go through, especially during the holidays. When you run on high stress for too long, your body holds it together until you finally slow down, and then it crashes. Last year, I pushed myself through months of travel and ended up with pneumonia the moment I stopped. I never want to go into a holiday season like that again and I do not want you to either.

This episode is your reminder to take five minutes to reset before your body forces you to. I share simple ways to check in with yourself, breathe, set an intention, and create a small pause that can keep your mind and body from burning out.

I also created a free five minute reset guide for you at ashleymorena.com. Join my email list and you will get it instantly. My weekly Sunday email will help you start your week feeling grounded and supported.

Thank you for listening and for all the messages you send. Knowing this podcast is making a difference means more to me than you know.

Keep your light burning from ash to dusk. I will see you Sunday.

Most podcasts never make it past episode 5, so the fact that you are here for episode 13 means a lot to me. In this conversation, we are talking about what it really takes to build a cohesive team, whether that team is your staff, your school nutrition crew, your sales team, or the people living under your roof.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• The reality of starting something new when your numbers are still small
• Why perfection keeps you stuck and why excellence is a better goal
• How a clear mission, vision, and core values pull your team together
• Using those core values to make fair, consistent decisions
• Delegating at work and at home so people can grow and feel needed
• Building systems and standard operating procedures that support your team
• Helping each person feel seen, heard, and like they belong
• Having honest conversations when someone is not meeting expectations

I also share some stories from my time as a food service director, how we built core values as a team, and what I am still learning as I lead Project School Nutrition and a family at the same time.

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• Follow or subscribe to Ash to Dusk
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• Share it with a friend or fellow leader who needs this reminder

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Thank you for listening and for being part of this community.

This Midweek Moment is a gentle reminder as we head into Thanksgiving. Life has been a lot this week. Our little dog Lou had a difficult seizure. Work is full as we roll out new updates at Project School Nutrition. The holidays are coming fast. And through all of it, gratitude has kept me grounded.

In this short episode I talk about how gratitude helps us reconnect to the present, why this too shall pass, and how to find a moment of stillness when life feels stretched. If you are feeling the pressure of the season, tighter budgets, or the weight of the unknown, I hope this gives you a little peace and a reminder that you are not walking through it alone.

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This episode is an honest conversation about hormones, perimenopause, and the real changes many of us begin feeling in our thirties. I share my personal story with shifting cycles, heavier periods, stronger cramps, hair thinning, and the emotional impact these changes can bring. I also talk about how I explain periods and hormones to my sons and why these conversations matter for future generations.

I am not a medical expert. I am simply sharing what I have learned, what I am experiencing, and the questions so many of you have asked me to talk about. If your cycle has been unpredictable or you have felt “off” lately, I hope this episode helps you feel understood and less alone.

Send me a message or call the hotline to share your story or ask a question. I read every single message.

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Medical Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns or questions.