The Powder Room

Send us Fan Mail What if the people who see you every day don't really see you at all? In this season finale of The Powder Room , we're exploring Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic short story The Minister's Black Veil and the powerful lessons it teaches about pain, vulnerability, and the masks we wear. Reverend Hooper's mysterious veil captivated an entire town, yet no one see...

Send us Fan Mail The process didn't end with being buried, watered, and enduring the pressure. At some point, the seed must break open. In Part 2 of The Before & After , we explore what it means to shed the shells that once protected us but now limit our growth. We'll discuss letting go of fear, people-pleasing, old identities, and unhealthy attachments while learning to protect what...

Send us Fan Mail Everybody wants the after picture, but few people talk about what it takes to get there. In Part 1 of The Before & After , we're exploring the process behind growth and transformation. Using the journey of a seed as our guide, we'll discuss what it means to be buried, watered, and pressured — and why these uncomfortable seasons are often necessary for becoming who we...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt season opener of The Powder Room , we sit down with Osby and Kai Watts — who met at 19 and have been married for 25 years. They open up about the beauty and the bumps in the road of their journey, from learning the hard way about communication, co-parenting, and the delicate dance of submission and leadership, to discovering what it really means to “leave and cle...

Send us Fan Mail Caregiving doesn’t just ask for your time — it asks for your strength, your voice, and sometimes… impossible decisions. In Part 2, we go deeper into the realities families don’t talk about enough. The tension. The guilt. The unspoken expectations. And the weight carried by the one who stays. We discuss: Navigating family members who say they’ll help — but don’t  Making medical and...

Send us Fan Mail When a parent is diagnosed with debilitating disease, life doesn’t just change — it redefines everything . In Part 1 of this deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my sister, Terrie Slaughter — our mom’s primary caregiver — to talk about what happens after the diagnosis. From the moment everything shifted, to the quiet realization that she would become “the one” responsible...

Send us Fan Mail This isn’t a typical episode. With everything happening in the world, this is a moment to pause, reflect, and check on the ones who are always holding it together. If you’ve been carrying a lot… quietly… this conversation is for you. Being human doesn’t mean we lack faith—it means we’re still feeling, still believing, and still showing up.

Send us Fan Mail Are you dating… or interviewing? In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re conducting a First Date Audit—a funny but honest breakdown of how women 40+ approach dating after divorce, loss, or years of frustration. From who should plan the date to what actually matters during those first conversations, we’re shifting the focus from pressure to presence. We’ll unpack the difference...

Send us Fan Mail Modern dating isn’t just different—it’s a completely different language, culture, and experience. And for women over 40—whether divorced, widowed, or long-time single—it can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory with no map. In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re breaking it all the way down. From determining if you’re truly ready to date, to getting clear on what you a...

Send us Fan Mail Midlife is often framed as a crisis—but for women, it’s so much deeper than that. In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re unpacking the truth about midlife and why it’s less about falling apart and more about evolving into who you’re meant to be. From perimenopause and menopause to shifting identities, aging parents, caregiving, changing relationships, career transitions, and t...

Send us Fan Mail After unpacking trauma and emotional patterns, it’s time for a reset. In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re shifting the focus from red flags to something we don’t talk about enough— green flags . What does healthy actually look like in dating and relationships? And more importantly…would you recognize it if you saw it? We’ll break down the green flags women often overlook, w...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 of this conversation, we explored how trauma can develop through life experiences and how it sometimes quietly influences our emotional responses. In Part 2, Ivy Ashley continues the conversation by examining how trauma can follow us into adulthood—shaping our behaviors, relationships, and reactions in ways we may not immediately recognize. In this episode, Ivy discusses...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we are replaying one of the most played dating episodes in The Powder Room History. We'll be back next week with part 2 of "When Trauma Speaks" In this premier episode of The Powder Room we're posing the question " Are your dating expectations helping or hurting your love life?"  In this discussion, we take a deep dive into the cultural influen...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes our reactions feel bigger than the moment in front of us. A comment lingers longer than it should. A situation stirs emotions we didn’t expect. And we’re left asking ourselves, why did that affect me so deeply? In this episode of The Powder Room , Ivy Ashley begins an honest conversation about trauma—what it really is and how it can quietly influence the way we experienc...

Send us Fan Mail By the time you’re over 40, you’ve earned your standards. You’ve lived enough life to know what you won’t tolerate. You’ve healed enough wounds to recognize red flags. You’ve built enough stability to protect your peace at all costs. But here’s the real question: Are your standards creating alignment… or preventing access? In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re having an hones...

Send us Fan Mail By the time you’re over 40, you’ve earned your standards. You’ve lived enough life to know what you won’t tolerate. You’ve healed enough wounds to recognize red flags. You’ve built enough stability to protect your peace at all costs. But here’s the real question: Are your standards creating alignment… or preventing access? In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re having an hones...

Send us Fan Mail You can love God, love your life, and still be tired of coming home alone... Are you a Christian woman over 40 (or close to it) who loves God, has done the healing work, built a full life — and you’re still single? In this vulnerable episode of The Powder Room, Ivy opens up about the quiet frustration many faithful, healed, successful single women experience but rarely admit out l...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Valentine's Day and the 1 year anniversary of The Powder Room Podcast, I'm pressing rewind on (2) of my favorite dating episodes. Enjoy! Description: Dating isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as w...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Valentine's Day and the 1 year anniversary of The Powder Room Podcast, I'm pressing rewind on (2) of my favorite dating episodes. Enjoy! Description: Dating isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as w...

Send us Fan Mail Faith was never meant to be a list of rules—it was meant to be a relationship. In this episode, we shift from naming the wound to exploring the healing. I talk about what happens when rules replace the Holy Spirit, and why teaching the Bible without teaching people how to hear God leads to dependency, confusion, and fear-based faith. We’ll unpack the role of the Holy Spirit—how He...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when faith is taught through fear instead of love? When rules replace relationship—and shame masquerades as holiness?  In this episode of The Powder Room , I’m sharing my personal journey growing up in a fire-and-brimstone church culture where everything outside of church was labeled sinful, sex was framed as dirty (especially for women), and questioning was discourag...

Send us Fan Mail Vision doesn’t end with insight — it requires action. In Part 2, we move from understanding the power of vision to applying it personally. This episode guides you through creating a clear, faith-aligned vision for your 2026 that goes beyond resolutions and goal-setting. We’ll explore what a life vision should include, how to stay focused when distractions compete for your attentio...

Send us Fan Mail Before anything meaningful is built, vision is cast. In this episode, we explore why leaders across every arena — business, ministry, relationships, and life — begin with vision before movement. Vision provides clarity when things feel confusing, alignment when effort feels scattered, and confidence when the path forward isn’t fully visible. Rooted in both leadership principles an...

Send us Fan Mail In this holiday episode of The Powder Room, we’re taking a Holiday Rewind — back to the days when Christmas meant family, tradition, and showing up without negotiation. Growing up, the holidays had a rhythm: the food, the laughter, the gathering spot… all anchored by our elders who kept the family stitched together. But as time has passed and priorities have shifted, some of those...

Send us Fan Mail Saying goodbye is never easy — especially when the love is still present, the memories are still warm, and the connection once meant everything. But sometimes, the peace we’re praying for is waiting on the other side of a goodbye we’ve been avoiding. In this week’s episode of The Powder Room Podcast , we’re talking about how to find the good in goodbye. Building on last week’s “Pa...