Ask Yourself, Why Not ?

AskYourselfWhyNot

Ask Yourself Why Not is a feel-good personal growth podcast where two friends share what they're learning from self-help books, podcasts, and their community and talk through how it actually shows up in real life. Hosted by Shaye and Jayla, AYWN is rooted in a Why Not mindset choosing curiosity over pressure, honesty over perfection, and small, supportive shifts over trying to fix yourself. This is a space for real conversations, everyday wisdom, and reminders that you're allowed to grow gently and in your own time. Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.

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Ask Yourself, Why Not ?

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Education

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www.askyourself-whynot.com

Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 203: Consistent, Not Perfect: The Real Key to Growth 07.08.2025

Keywords discipline, motivation, habits, habit stacking, consistency, burnout, personal development, productivity, self-improvement, goal setting Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss the importance of discipline over motivation, emphasizing how habits play a crucial role in achieving goals. They explore strategies like habit stacking and the s...

Episoden202: Motion = Emotion: How Movement Transforms Your Mindset 31.07.2025

Keywords cryotherapy, recovery, wellness, movement, mindset, health, exercise, inflammation, mental health, stress relief Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss the benefits of cryotherapy and the importance of movement for recovery and mental health. They share personal experiences with cryotherapy, emphasizing its role in reducing inflammation...

Ep.201: Why Not Celebrate Community?-Live with the Washington Wild Things 17.07.2025

Keywords Wheeling Community Night, Washington Wild Things, baseball, sports mindset, community engagement, athlete journey, fun in sports, sports psychology, local events, podcast Takeaways The importance of community in sports events. Celebrating local teams fosters a sense of belonging. Mindset and mantras can significantly impact performance. Fun should be a priority in youth sports. Athletes o...

Episode 200: The Content Cleanse: Choose Better Fuel for Your Mind 10.07.2025

Keywords self-care, Brazilian wax, mindset, social media, mental health, content cleanse, empowerment, personal growth, wellness, summer Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Welcome to Episode 200 of the  Ask Yourself, Why Not?  podcast! 🎉 In this milestone episode, Shaye and Jayla dive into the often-overlooked side of self-care:  what you're feeding your mind.  Fr...

Episode 199: Mindset Munchies: Fuel Your Day with Intention, Self-Love & the Feel Good Five 26.06.2025

Keywords mindset, meditation, intention, self-love, daily routine, mindfulness, personal growth, Feel Good Five, positive energy, mental health Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shaye introduce the concept of 'Mindset Munchies'—short, impactful episodes designed to set a positive tone for the day. They emphasize the importance of starting the day with in...

Episode 198: Episode 198: Grounding Yourself Through Grief-Wheeling we love you 19.06.2025

Keywords community resilience, mental health, grounding techniques, survivor's guilt, compassion, support, tragedy, Ohio Valley, Wheeling, floods Ways to donate Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shaye discuss the recent devastating floods in Wheeling, West Virginia, and the impact on their community. They emphasize the importance of community resilience...

Episode 197: Pageants with Purpose: Mrs. West Virginia on Confidence, Courage & Showing Up for Yourself with Lacy Ferguson 12.06.2025

A Special Wish OV American Heart Association Lacy Instagram Keywords pageantry, confidence, community, advocacy, mindset, Mrs. West Virginia, personal growth, coaching, public speaking, empowerment Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Jayla and Shaye welcome Lacy Ferguson, Mrs. West Virginia, to discuss her journey in pageantry, the importance of community and advocac...

Episode 196: Mindset Munchie-Begin Before You're Ready: The Confidence Comes Later 05.06.2025

Keywords self-improvement, motivation, confidence, personal growth, taking action, overcoming fear, starting before ready, mindset, empowerment, growth mindset Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , Jayla and Shaye discuss the importance of starting before you feel ready. They explore the common fears that hold people back, such as the fear of failure and the illusion of the...

Episode 195: What Your Soul Is Trying to Tell You: Intentions, Emotions, and the New You 29.05.2025

keywords mindset, intentions, soul, authenticity, emotional awareness, personal growth, podcast, self-discovery, consciousness, empowerment summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla explore the themes of mindset, intentions, and emotional awareness. They discuss insights from a podcast featuring Gary Zukav , focusing on the importance of aligning with one'...

Episode 194: The Power of Women Coming Together: Our EmpowerFest Wheeling Reflection 22.05.2025

Keywords EmpowerFestWheeling, women's wellness, community, mental health, intentional living, emotional skills, connection, kindness, self-help, empowerment Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla reflect on their recent event, EmpowerFest Wheeling, a women's wellness event designed to help you grow, move, shop and align. They discuss the planning and ex...

Episode 193: Your EmpowerFest FAQ: What to Wear, Where to Park, and Why You'll Love It 08.05.2025

Pre Order Your EmpowerFest Wheeling T-Shirt EmpowerFest Wheeling Keywords EmpowerFest, women's event, wellness, Wheeling, fitness, self-love, local vendors, community, empowerment, experience stations Summary This conversation provides an overview of EmpowerFest, a women's event designed to inspire and recharge attendees through various activities, workshops, and local vendor experiences. The host...

Episode 192: Brave Men Inc: Breaking the Silence on Men's Health and Finding Strength Through Community 01.05.2025

EmpowerFest Wheeling Tickets May 17 Blue Tie Ball for Prostate Cancer Awareness May 10 Brave Men Inc Keywords Empower Fest, wellness, Brave Men, prostate cancer, community, health awareness, self-care, caregiver support, mental health, advocacy Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss the upcoming Empower Fest Wheeling event, which focuses on well...

Episode 191: Comfort Zones Don't Build Confidence—New Experiences Do 26.04.2025

Keywords EmpowerFest Wheeling, comfort zone, fear, growth, new experiences, failure, confidence, small wins, podcast, wellness Summary In this episode of the ⁠ Ask Yourself Why Not podcast⁠ , hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss the importance of stepping outside of comfort zones, embracing fear as a guide for growth, and the value of new experiences. They highlight the upcoming ⁠Empower Fest Wheeling ⁠...

Episode 190: The Power of Saying YES to the Wild Idea +Join Us at EmpowerFest Wheeling 17.04.2025

Keywords Waterfront Hall , community, creativity, events, empowerment, podcast, marketing, collaboration, self-help, local culture Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla engage with Maddie Butler and Kaydon Board from Waterfront Hall , exploring the vibrant community and creative atmosphere of the venue where they're employed by founder and owner Dan Mi...

Episode 189: From Grief to Growth: Hypnotherapy, Healing & Past Life Wisdom 10.04.2025

Keywords EmpowerFest Wheeling , hypnotherapy, past life regression, spiritual healing, self-discovery, mental health, emotional healing, subconscious mind, personal growth, wellness Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shaye welcome Alena Gourley , a clinical hypnotherapist and past life regression specialist. They discuss the upcoming EmpowerFest Wheeling...

Episode 188: Thrive & Shine: Intuition, Business, and Wellness Hacks with Jessica Barclay 03.04.2025

Keywords entrepreneurship, wellness, intuition, business growth, community impact, marketing strategies, Thrive, self-care, alternative medicine, personal development, health advocacy, incontinence treatments, vaginal rejuvenation, men's health, mental health, ExoMind, community wellness, self-care, Thrive, innovative treatments Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts J...

Episode 187: Empowerment at the Greenbrier: Lessons in Leadership and Growth 27.03.2025

VIP Waitlist Keywords Greenbrier Resort, women's leadership, empowerment, networking, financial literacy, community, authenticity, resilience, self-promotion, personal growth Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shaye discuss their experiences at the West Virginia Women's Leadership Conference held at the historic Greenbrier Resort . They explore themes of...

Episode 186: Why Not Symphony? 95 Years of Music and Empowerment with Sadie Varlas 20.03.2025

Keywords Wheeling Symphony, arts, culture, community events, music, Sadie Varlas, Empower Fest, concert experience, local orchestra, fundraising Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla Robinson and Shaye welcome Sadie Varlas, the Marketing and Communications Manager of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra . They discuss the upcoming Empower Fest, the history of the Whe...

Episode 185: Heart to Heart: Courage, Care, and Beauty with Noelle Adams Lohri 13.03.2025

Keywords podcast, heart disease, women's health, Go Red campaign, skincare, beauty tips, self-care, courage, fundraising, health awareness Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shaye welcome Noelle Adams-Lohri, a fashion and beauty influencer and physical therapist, to discuss the importance of heart health awareness, particularly for women. They explore the...

Episode 184: You + Your Future Self = Besties in the Making 💫 06.03.2025

Joe Dispenza article Keywords future self, personal development, mindset, habits, energy, confidence, self-improvement, wellness, affirmations, action steps Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Jayla and Shaye discuss the importance of living as your future self and the actionable steps to embody that version of yourself. They explore the significance of mindset, ener...

Episode 183: Ep. 183 - Why Are We So Hard on Ourselves?! Let's Fix That. 27.02.2025

Keywords self-compassion, negative self-talk, personal growth, seasonal changes, mindfulness, mental health, positive thinking, community support, self-awareness, empowerment Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Jayla and Shay discuss the importance of self-compassion and the impact of negative self-talk. They explore how seasonal changes can affect our mindset and s...

Episode 182: Main Character Energy: Own Your Story & Chase Your Dreams 20.02.2025

Keywords main character energy, personal growth, finding your why, taking action, dreaming big, self-empowerment, overcoming fear, personal development, mindset, motivation Summary In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the concept of 'main character energy' and how embracing this mindset can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. They discuss the importance of finding one's 'why', tak...

Episode 181: Reimagining Wheeling: How Community, Culture, and Mindset Spark Growth 13.02.2025

Keywords Wheeling, destination marketing, Capitol Theater, economic development, community engagement, tourism, personal growth, leadership, podcast Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye Pentino and Olivia Litman discuss the evolution of Wheeling, West Virginia, focusing on Olivia's role as the marketing director for Visit Wheeling . They explore the impact of th...

Episode 180: Why Not Heal Loudly? Jess Johnston on Cancer, Community & Wellness 06.02.2025

Keywords podcast, wellness, cancer journey, community, mindset, journaling, yoga, Empower Fest, self-care, personal growth, cancer, wellness, podcast, community, mindset, recovery, daily habits, support, yoga, self-care Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, hosts Shaye and Jayla share exciting updates about their radio promos and the upcoming Empower Fest. They welcome back...

Episode 179: Why Not Move for Your Mental Health? Stress Relief Through Exercise & Community 31.01.2025

Keywords podcast, stress management, exercise, Empower Fest, wellness, mental health, movement, self-care, community, personal growth Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast , hosts Shaye and Jayla discuss their recent experiences with illness, upcoming events like Empower Fest, and the importance of managing stress through movement. They emphasize the benefits of exercise not...

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