The Ashley Berges Show

I've realized beginning on day one of our life here on this planet we begin to be programmed. We are programmed by our parents, environment, and upbringing. That programming impacts our lives in every way possible. The programming impacts how we interrupt something said or an action done by another. The programming inspires the creation of who we are and how we act in every situation and every rel...

What does the new norm do to our thoughts? How does it impact our day-to-day life? How do we interpret what we see? This last year has been one for the record books with our new form of separation, extreme fear, the wearing of masks, fear of venturing into public spaces, and the issues that masks create by hiding our smiles and how it can interfere with our depth perception. In today's show, I beg...

Friendship, unity, understanding, tradition, spirituality, and mystery are all weaved into The Libertalia Trilogy. Mel Lewis, author of adult and children's books and the author of The Libertalia Trilogy joins Ashley on Live Your True Life Perspectives. Mel and Ashley discuss her inspirations for writing the trilogy, the depth of the character development, and the concept of the books. Mystery mee...

Understanding oneself is key. We were once children and we remember how challenging it was to understand our feelings and emotions. More often our go-to emotion was anger because we didn't understand why we were angry or scared. When a child or young adult understands their emotions and is able to write about them and even draw them, it makes them more successful and more mindful. Ashley has a con...

During the past almost eleven months, we have gone through a change of massive proportion. We have changed our living patterns and interaction greatly and many of us are feeling lonely or isolated. How do we communicate better, clearer, and with more purpose and passion. Dan Nelson joins me later in the hour for his historic perspective. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Many of us fall into a trap of defining people either black or white, angel or villain. This type of thinking can cause problems in our life. In today's show we are examining why we do it and how to be mindful to work to stop this thinking and way of life. #radioshow #podcast #blackandwhitethinking #psychology #selfhelp #philosophy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

If you could change one thing in this world what would it be and how would you go about changing it? We're discussing world change and how to make it happen. Dan Nelson joins us live by phone to offer his historic perspective. Knowing what happened in past events helps us to create a better future. #radioshow #howto #worldchangers #podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...

How are our personal thoughts creating happiness, peace, stress, anxiety, and or all of the above in our life? In today's show, I will be discussing our thought processes, their impact, and how to become mindful and make positive thought change in our lives. Dan Nelson joins me on air-we're discussing anarchy and how it came about years and years ago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

We will be discussing loneliness, feeling isolated, inevitable personal and professional changes we must make, and how to embrace the changes. Dan Nelson joins LYTL Perspectives to offer the historic perspective. Be inspired, relax, and take away something that calms, helps, or makes you laugh! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/sup...

We have all been children at one time or another, many of us have children, some of us are children, and some of us are working daily to connect with our inner child. Children's books can present a lesson and present it in a safe and powerful way. Children's books are not just for children, they can empower the entire family. Kiki the Homesick Koala is the latest book from notable children's autho...

What have we learned so far this year? On today's live stream of Live Your True Life Perspectives, I'm discussing change, upheaval, tunnel vision, awakenings, and some powerful things we can do prior to the end of the year to make it overall positive and fulfilling. Dan Nelson joins me mid hour, we're going back in time to talk about the history of a Kentucky whiskey empire. #Talkradio #2020 #goal...

Many of us are awakening to new realities, some of us are realizing that we have been sweeping our feelings under the rug for a while. What changes are you experiencing right now? How are you dealing with those changes and awakenings? Many are awakening to communication issues in their household. How do we open up the line of communication in our marriage? How do we begin to understand our feeling...

There are major psychological impacts when it comes to COVID19 and the way our lives have changed based on closures, new mandates, and new ways of life. The experiences we have lived through this year are firsts for most of us. Some of us have lost contact with our friends and family. Some people you may hear from often, others you don't hear from at all. If you live in a heavily trafficked area w...

Many of us have a long-term relationship with doubt. We've allowed doubt to stop us from living our truth and it's gotten in the way of our self-acceptance. Many of us have lived through some sort of mental, physical, and or emotional abuse in our formative years. That abuse clouded our thought process about ourselves and made us question our worth and value. Diane Scabilloni joins Ashley live on...

Grandmothers are powerful in their own way, they have superpowers of making us feel good, and they teach us many things we don't learn from others in our life. I remember spending time with my Grandmother, I remember some of those moments like they took place yesterday. Today, we live in such a fast-paced disposable society where we don't realize the full value of these ladies that we may only hav...

Going against the odds, Dr. Tre Pennie, doctor of education, military veteran, a sergeant in the Dallas police department, and he's running for Congress. Tre overcame many adversities throughout his life including his choice to join the military against his family's wishes, the murder of his cousin, and joining the police force. Dr. Tre is running for congress and awaiting the results for Election...

It's the noisiest time to be alive on the planet, between the election, fear of what's going to happen, changes in our world, COVID19, the time change, and Halloween, we are facing a great challenge to focus on ourselves and to work to empower ourselves instead of feeling fear, anxiety, and small. We can not put our head in the sand and act like none of this is happening, however, we must deal wit...

How do you see yourself? Is your identity based on new or old programming? When you were young did your parents and teachers define you in a specific way, are you still living with that definition of yourself? I'll be discussing how to identify your old outdated programming and how to begin to let go of those programs and beliefs that do not serve your highest good. Later in the hour, Dan Nelson j...

Without communication, humankind will ultimately fall apart. With the enhancement of technology, texting, emailing, and instant messaging we have lost the art and respect for old-fashioned communication. It's amazing the misunderstandings that are taking place in our world based on the inability of a person to accept a call or to pick up the phone. Recently I had a situation that took place that h...

Developing our identity throughout childhood and all the way through our adult life is a life-long process. Understanding how being unique isn't a bad thing and being able to feel comfortable in one's own skin is a lifetime goal for us all. Tamsin Wood, imaginer and author of Tales of Canglford Nock, children's book series reveals how she begins to teach self-worth and self-esteem to children thro...

When we make mistakes in life we must find the courage and stamina to proceed and move positively with our life. Dr. Anthony Manna, award-winning children's author and author of Loukas and The Game of Chance joins Ashley on Live Your True Life Perspectives. Dr. Manna explains his reasoning for creating such a thoughtful and meaningful story. The story will inspire all to be kind, to see the value...

How do we live in full expression? Many of us have gone through massive self-change and self-discovery as we live through unprecedented times with COVID19. Some of the aspects of our life we thought were important are not that important anymore. And some of the things we took for granted prior to COVID19, we don't take for granted anymore. Jim Phillips life strategist and author of The Key to Life...

We are all unique and everyone is different. We possess wonderfully unique qualities that differentiate us from others. Some of us are dealing with disabilities that also make us different from others. Having a disability can be extremely challenging because of the way the outside world treats and views us. Today, Ashley is talking with Stenetta Anthony, author of "A Home for Sally" an authentic b...

What does freedom mean to me and how do I become free and get freedom in my life? It seems life is not free, we are told what to do, the career we should have, and now we are told when we can leave the house and what we have to wear when leaving the house. Most of us talk about being free and wanting freedom, in order to be free what do we choose for our life path? How do we stay away from societa...

Everyone has aspects of themselves that we need to work on, perfection is an illusion. Flaws are human and we need to take inventory, overcome, and have personal forgiveness to move forward in our life. We begin by healing ourselves first before being able to heal other people. Patricia Love, The RaRa Coach joins Ashley in the studio to discuss how we can empower ourselves and empower others. Patr...