She Rises with Ashy & Tijana

On this episode of She Rises, we’re breaking down what a real apology actually looks like and why saying “sorry” is often the smallest part of it. We explore the different ways to apologise with integrity, from taking accountability and changing behaviour to repairing trust and addressing the root of your actions. Because emotional maturity isn’t about getting it perfect, i...

In this episode, we unpack what it feels like to be the “responsible one” while quietly feeling trapped. She is a mum of three, working full time, carrying financial pressure, supporting her husband’s dream job and pay cuts, yet feeling terrified to spend money on herself and shut down every time she talks about changing her own career. We talk about financial control versus fina...

In this episode, we unpack the question so many women quietly carry… can we really have it all, or are we burning out trying? We talk about seasons of life, ambition and motherhood, wanting the thriving career, present parenting, a strong marriage, friendships, health, and space for yourself… and the pressure to hold it all at the same time. Maybe it is not about having everything al...

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we hear from a woman who says sex is the last thing she feels like right now. Between motherhood, emotional exhaustion and carrying more than anyone around her can see, she feels completely touched out, burnt out and disconnected from the woman she used to be. If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, lost in responsibility, or unsure how to recon...

On this week’s episode of the She Rises Podcast, we sit down with skin expert  Renee from The Skin Clinic in Sydney to talk about what it really takes to achieve healthy, glowing skin from the inside out. If you’ve ever struggled with breakouts or skin conditions or simply want to understand how to support your skin on a deeper level, this episode is packed with practical advice a...

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we’re holding space for a listener navigating an unimaginable season of change. We talk about what it means to make big life decisions while your world still feels like it’s falling apart, how vulnerability can blur clarity, and the difference between moving forward and trying to outrun pain. This conversation explores emotional safety, self-...

On this episode of She Rises we’re talking about the quiet way confidence erodes when you make everyone else the priority. We share the moments we abandoned ourselves to keep the peace, how it slowly impacted our self-worth, and why constantly putting yourself last doesn’t just drain you; it changes how you show up in every area of your life. From resentment and reactivity to feeling u...

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we respond to a listener who feels torn between the partner she’s building a life with and unexpected feelings for someone who has long been a close friend. We talk about why attraction can surface even in loving relationships, what these moments can reveal, and the importance of getting honest with yourself before making lifelong commitments. This...

On this week’s She Rises, we’re talking about the power of betting on yourself even when it feels uncomfortable. We share what it looked like to make a significant investment in our growth, the fear and resistance that surfaced, and why this decision was ultimately about self-trust and expanding our vision, not just money. If you’ve been standing at the edge of your next level, w...

On this week’s episode we’re talking about what it actually means when you’re not in the mood for sex, and why it usually has nothing to do with something being “wrong” with you. This episode reframes desire through safety, softness, and nervous system regulation, and shares simple ways to reconnect with your body without pressure or performance. We also challenge the...

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we respond to an anonymous listener navigating the reality of a long-term partner struggling with alcoholism, aggression, and unpredictable moods while raising two children. We talk about the emotional toll of walking on eggshells, overcompensating to keep the peace, and the difficult line between supporting someone and protecting yourself and your famil...

**Trigger Warning:** This episode discusses eating disorders, grief, and body image. Please listen with care and take breaks if needed. On this episode we sit down with Kyra Dooley for an honest conversation about eating disorders, grief, and the parts of the dance world no one really talks about. Kyra shares who she was before dance became about her body instead of her love for it, how losing her...

On this episode of She Rises, we’re sharing a real life update because 2026 was harder than we expected. January felt heavy, slow, and emotional. We talk about the residue from 2025, burnout after a big end-of-year push, and what it’s been like starting the year in a shedding, reflective season instead of a motivated one. This episode is for anyone feeling flat, behind, or quietly over...

On this week’s Bestie Advice segment, we’re talking about jealousy, the kind that lingers after betrayal and quietly follows you into new relationships. We respond to an anonymous listener who shares her experience of being cheated on. This conversation explores where jealousy often comes from, how past wounds shape present reactions, and why these feelings are usually less about your...

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, Tijana shares her breakup story - what really happened and the lessons she learned the hard way. What began as an instant, deeply aligned connection slowly turned into a push–pull dynamic that left her feeling uncertain, unchosen, and disconnected from herself. In this episode, she opens up about the anxious–avoidant dance, ignoring her intuition...

On this episode of She Rises, we’re unpacking the conditioning so many women grow up with, the pressure to be nice at the expense of being honest, expressed, and self-respecting. We explore how “nice girl” behaviour often shows up as people-pleasing, over-extending, avoiding conflict, and abandoning your own needs just to keep the peace or protect how others perceive you. We talk...

On this week’s Bestie Advice Segment, we hold space for one of the most distressing submissions we’ve received. An anonymous listener shares her story of an affair that didn’t end when the truth came out, but instead evolved into manipulation, intimidation, and abuse. In this episode, we talk about coercive control, trauma bonds, shame, and the dangerous grey areas where fear kee...

In this episode of She Rises we’re unpacking what it actually looks like to have a healthy relationship with social media without letting it impact your confidence, nervous system, or sense of self. We talk about the difference between using social media as a tool versus unconsciously measuring your worth against it, how to recognise when scrolling is disconnecting you from yourself, and why...

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re looking back on the ten episodes that defined 2025, the conversations you shared, replayed, DM’d us about, and felt deeply seen by. From raw personal stories and relationship revelations to uncomfortable truths, unexpected humour, and moments of profound healing, we unpack why these episodes landed the way they did, and what they revealed a...

On this week’s Bestie Advice Segment, we unpack one of the most heartbreaking and complex situations we’ve ever received. An anonymous listener shares her experience navigating a deeply painful relationship with her stepdad the man who raised her as he relapses into heavy drug use and begins to spiral out of control in their relationship. Tune into today’s episode to get the full...

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re sharing our lived experiences of inner child healing, not from theory, but from the quiet, everyday moments where it actually shows up. We talk about the subtle ways we were still parenting ourselves the way we were raised: being hard on ourselves, rushing our healing, minimising emotions, and feeling the need to always be “good” or &...

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re breaking down the 5 Love Languages and how to actually use them in real life…. beyond romantic relationships. We explore what love languages really are, how they shape the way we give and receive love, and why so many misunderstandings happen when people are speaking different emotional languages. From friendships and romantic relationship...

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains talk about sexual assault On this week’s She Rises Podcast Bestie Advice segment, an anonymous listener shares a deeply vulnerable situation that raises a question many women quietly carry: what do you actually owe your partner about your past? We unpack a story involving sexual trauma, privacy, a breached journal, and a relationship now caught between...

In this episode, Tijana opens up about one of the most painful chapters of her life, the breakdown of an entire friendship group. She shares the backstory, the role she played, what it felt like to be abandoned, and how it shaped her trust in women and friendships moving forward. From having her name spoken about publicly to navigating triggers and healing old wounds, Tijana reveals the raw truth...

On this week’s She Rises Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on a decision that sparked a lot of conversation, and a lot of reaction. After being contacted by the PR team representing a very controversial woman in the sex industry, we made the intentional choice to say no and we explain why. We unpack the difference between sexual liberation and objectification, why we believe some...