Modern dating? A full-blown dumpster fire with cute profile pictures. In this episode, we’re diving into the chaos of today’s dating world—situationships, mixed signals, dating fatigue, lack of effort, and why so many people are showing up half-healed and half-honest.

We talk about how dating can trigger insecurities, make even confident people jaded, and leave everyone wondering… what happened to old-school love?

But this one isn’t just roasting the mess. We’re talking healing between relationships, dating with intention, knowing what you bring to the table, and learning from every experience instead of calling it another failure.

We get into soft girl energy, independence, effort, honesty, social media’s grip on relationships, and why both men and women are feeling exhausted out here.

Because maybe dating isn’t dead… maybe it just needs people willing to show up whole. So whether you’re healing, hopeful, over it, or somewhere in between—pull up a chair and join us, because you always have a seat at our table.

Love , Ash and Chess

This Mother’s Day episode goes beyond flowers and brunch, diving into the real, layered emotions behind the day. We talk about redefining what it means to celebrate, honoring the women who’ve shaped us in all kinds of ways, and holding space for those navigating infertility, loss, or complicated journeys with motherhood. It’s raw, honest, and full of perspective—because Mother’s Day isn’t one-size-fits-all, and no one should feel unseen in it. 💛

Love, Ash & Chess

In this short and chaotic episode, we’re sharing the sayings we were raised on in our small-town lives. The ones we thought everyone said… until we moved to the city and realized real quick that was not the case.

No shame here though, we love these phrases. They built us, raised us, and honestly… we’re still saying a few of them to this day and at this point, we’re not stopping now

So whether you grew up the same way or you’re just here trying to figure out what in the world we’re talking about… remember, you always have a seat at our table!

Love,

Ash & Chess

This week on Did She Just Say That? we’re diving into the icks that haunt us and the listener confessions that had us clutching pearls we don’t even own.

We’re talking the tiny turn-offs that instantly dry the vibe, the behaviors that make us reconsider humanity, and the confessions so spicy we had to double-check they were legal… or at least morally flexible. 🔥

It’s messy. It’s juicy. It’s a little scandalous.

And yes — you will absolutely judge someone. Maybe even yourself.

Come for the chaos, stay for the “oh PLEASE tell me they didn’t do that.”

You will definitely want to pull your chair up for this one and join our table!

Love, Ash & Chess

If you’ve ever looked around and thought “make it make sense”… this one’s for you.

This week we’re diving headfirst into the social norms, trends, and unspoken rules that just aren’t adding up anymore. From over-the-top gender reveals and kids’ birthday parties, to fashion trends that might look good on your friend but absolutely not on you.

We get into the exhausting “who texts who” dating games, why we should all just say what we want and want what we say, and how people out here are treating red flags like cute little personality traits

Also on the list:

– Vague prayer requests (be specific… or admit you’re a little nosy like us)

– Posting every life update online

– Speakerphone in public… especially in the bathroom?? Jail. Immediately.

Then we switch it up and get honest about the things we want but don’t always say out loud, what our “type” really is, what a good date actually looks like, and the little differences between us (think: gray sweats & backwards hat vs wrangler jeans & boots).

It’s real, it’s fun, and it’s giving “we said what we said.”

Love,

Ash & Chess

From the impulse decisions that humbled us, to the personal “never again” rules we now live by, we’re unpacking the moments that made us wiser, sassier, and just a tiny bit feral.

Consider this your backstage pass to the unfiltered stories, questionable logic, rogue confidence, and brand-new life rules we crafted in the aftermath.

It’s messy. It’s honest. It’s hilariously relatable.

And yes—there will be at least one moment where you’ll think, oh no… I’ve done that too.

We are sharing our “0/10 - would not recommend” moments! 🙃

Go ahead- pull up your chair. You always have a seat at our table!

Love, Ash & Chess

We're not doing it anymore......we're not pretending.

In this unhinged and unfiltered episode, we're saying the quiet parts out loud, the little white lies we tell ourselves to get through the day and the things women have been acting like we enjoy for far too long.

From "I'm fine" (when we're absolutely not) to the social norms we've all just accepted without question.....yeah, we're calling it ALL out.

This one is equal parts silly, painfully honest, and just uncomfortable enough to make you feel seen.

If you've ever smiled through something you hated, convinced yourself of something that wasn't true, or gone along with something just because "that's what we do", this episode is for you!

If you've ever wanted to say this out loud but kept it to yourself because you're a sweet, respectful woman.....same

Pull up a chair. You always have a seat at our table!

Love, Ash & Chess

What does it actually look like to grow… and then live in that growth?

In this episode, we’re talking about choosing alignment over approval, even when it costs you something. Because sometimes growth means losing people, old versions of yourself, and the comfort of being who everyone else expects you to be. And the truth? The right people stay.

We open up about what it feels like when others notice your change and how your peace can make others uncomfortable when they’ve only known your chaos. We talk about giving yourself permission to grow (yes, consider this your official permission slip), and also holding space for the reality that it’s okay to not be okay in the process.

We also get real about social media pressure, comparison, and why protecting your peace might look like hitting unfollow. Plus, we’re simplifying life in small ways, from baking bread to letting go of unrealistic expectations.

And because it’s us… there’s a moment about very white ankles that you won’t want to miss.

This episode is vulnerable, honest, and a reflection on everything we’ve learned about ourselves as we wrap up month two of this podcast journey.

Remember, you always have a seat at our table!

Love,

Ash and Chess