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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www.askyourself-whynot.com

Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 153: Mindset Munchie; Positive Mindset Rituals: Transform Your Day with Simple Practices 18.07.2024

Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, Shay and Jayla discuss the importance of setting a positive mindset at the start and end of each day. They share a habit from their journal, 'Why Not Have Radiant Vibes,' which involves looking in the mirror in the morning and declaring that it's going to be a great day. They also encourage reflecting on the day and focusing on what went...

Episode 152: From Near-Death to Spiritual Awakening: Elizabeth Matsakis's Story 11.07.2024

Summary *Elizabeth Matsakis' special Offer for our Listeners: WhyNot30 for $30 off a service good thru8/31/24 In this episode, Shaye and Jayla interview Elizabeth Matsakis , a coach, guide, and healer. Elizabeth shares her near-death experience at the age of 12, which set her on a spiritual path. She discusses her journey into Reiki energy healing and human design, and how these modalities can hel...

Episode 151: Mindset Munchie: Embracing Transition: The Power of Rest and Authentic Progress 27.06.2024

Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, Shaye and Jayla discuss the importance of recognizing and embracing the different phases of life. They emphasize that every life has times of transition, rest, and preparation for leveling up. They highlight the significance of progress, even when it may not feel like it, and the value of staying true to oneself throughout the journey. T...

Episode 150: Mindset Munchie: The Strength to Let Go: Embracing Change and Creating Space 20.06.2024

Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, Shaye and Jayla discuss the quote 'It takes strength to hold on, it takes even more strength to let go.' They explore the idea of holding onto situations, people, relationships, and habits that aren't serving us out of fear and uncertainty. They emphasize the importance of letting go and creating space for new things that are a better en...

Episode 149: Mindset Munchie: Navigating Detours on the Nonlinear Path to Success 13.06.2024

Summary Shaye and Jayla discuss the idea that the path to success is not always linear and straightforward. They talk about how detours, distractions, and setbacks can occur along the way. They emphasize the importance of staying focused on the goal and not giving up, even when faced with challenges. They also mention the need to let go of past habits that do not support personal growth. Shaye and...

Episode 148: Mindset Munchie - The Power of Quiet Reflection and Self-Trust 06.06.2024

Summary In this episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast, Shaye and Jayla introduce a new segment called Mindset Munchie, where they deliver quick mindset quotes and discuss their significance. Shaye shares a quote about the importance of slowing down and getting quiet in order to hear your own voice over others'. They discuss the tendency to seek out other people's opinions and how it can lead...

Episode 147: Parenting and Competitive Sports – Navigating Stress and Letting Your Kids Fail 23.05.2024

Hey, Why Notters! It's Jayla and Shaye here, and welcome to Episode 147 of the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast. In this episode, we're diving deep into the wild world of parenting kids who are involved in competitive sports. If you've ever felt like you're right there in the game with them, experiencing every high and low, this one's for you! We get real about the stress we feel in our bodies as we w...

Episode: 146: My Naked Mindset Interview: Unveiling the Feel Good 5 Method for Self-Worth and Confidence 16.05.2024

Hey there, lovely listeners! Welcome to a very special episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast! We're Shaye and Jayla, and today we're beyond excited to share something truly amazing with you. Picture this: we had the incredible honor of being featured on the My Naked Mindset Podcast with the wonderful Jenay Ledger . Yep, that's right! Jenay interviewed us about our Feel Good 5 Method, and we...

Episode 145: EmpowerFest 2024 Recap + Embracing Growth & Chasing Dreams 09.05.2024

Hey there, beauties Shaye and Jayla here, and do we have a treat for you today on Episode 145 of the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast! We're buzzing with excitement because we're diving into the recap of EmpowerFest 2024. Picture this: a gathering like no other right here in Wheeling, where we brought together some of the most kick-ass female entrepreneurs, chefs, fitness gurus, venue owners, and a wh...

Ep. 144: Unveiling the Unfiltered: Navigating Dating, Relationships, and Mental Health with Jenay of My Naked Mindset 02.05.2024

🌟 Breaking Boundaries with Bold Conversations: Episode 144 of Ask Yourself Why Not is here to turn the volume up on your life! 💥 Jayla and Shaye here, bringing you an episode that's not just a conversation, but a revolution in how we talk about dating, sex, and mental health. This week, we're joined by the unstoppable force that is Jenay from the My Naked Mindset Podcast. 🎙️✨ Jenay, a certified...

Episode 143: Setting Intentions and Energy Experiments +EmpowerFest 2024 25.04.2024

Welcome back to the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast ! Hey, hey, lovely souls! Welcome back to the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast! It's Jayla, and I'm Shaye, and today's episode 143 is something truly special. We're gearing up for the big day, EmpowerFest 2024, happening on May 4th, and we've got some juicy insights to share with you. In this episode, we're taking a leaf out of the book Y ou Can Heal Yo...

Episode 142: Turning Pressure into Power with Brian Campbell from Pine Room Studios 18.04.2024

Hey, amazing listeners! 🌟 It's your girls, Jayla and Shaye, here with an episode that's all about transforming pressure into your biggest asset. We're super pumped to share our heart-to-heart with the incredible Brian Campbell from Pine Room Studios. If you're all about pushing boundaries and making every moment count, you're in for a treat! In Episode 142, Brian takes us behind the scenes of Pin...

Ep. 141: Embrace the Magic Within: Why Not Start Your Creative Journey today? 05.04.2024

Welcome back to "Ask Yourself Why Not?" This is Shaye and Jayla, and you're tuning into episode 141. Today, we're cutting straight to the chase on a topic that could change your life: living creatively, taking cues from Elizabeth Gilbert's "Big Magic." Here's the deal: We all have that inner voice that pushes us towards creativity. But too often, fear and doubt drown it out. Our mission today? To...

Ep. 140: Empowering Voices: Unveiling the Power of Women Leaders at the West Virginia Summit 21.03.2024

Hey everyone! 🎉 It's Jayla and Shaye here from the "A sk Yourself Why Not? " podcast. We hope this message finds you thriving and in great spirits. Today, we're super excited to share a very special episode with you – Episode 140, where we dive deep into the incredible insights and unforgettable moments from the recent West Virginia Women's Leadership Summit. Held at the breathtaking Greenbrier,...

Ep. 139: We are interviewed by Allie from the Growth Mindset Gal: Unveiling the Feel Good 5 Method with Shaye & Jayla 14.03.2024

Hey, incredible listeners! 🌟 It's Shaye and Jayla here, and we're beyond excited to share something super special with you on our "Ask Yourself Why Not" Podcast. This time, the tables were turned – we got to be the guests on the amazing Growth Mindset Gal Podcast with the one and only Allie Brooke! In this episode, we dove deep into our personal journey and shared the secrets behind our Feel Good...

Ep. 138: Embracing the Beauty of Failure: Redefining Success 07.03.2024

In Episode 138 of the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast , we're flipping the script on what it means to truly level up. Hey, it's your go-getters Shaye and Jayla, and we're here to stir the pot on the conversation around failure and perfection. Because let's face it, the road to success isn't paved with constant wins, but rather, the resilience to keep going when things don't go as planned. And then th...

Ep 137: Feeling Loved in Solitude, Trusting Your Gut, and a Spring Event Reveal 01.03.2024

Episode 137 of " Ask Yourself Why Not with Shaye and Jayla " is here, and it's a heart-to-heart you don't want to miss. In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that touches all of us at some point—feeling alone, especially when we're not at our best. It's a gentle reminder that even in our lowest moments, we are enveloped in love, seen and unseen. We also explore the empowering journey of trust...

Episode 136: Unveiling the Power Within - Lymphatic Love, Emotional Paradoxes, and the Confidence Alter Ego 23.02.2024

🌟Welcome to the latest heart-opening episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not Podcast with your favorite dynamic duo, Jayla and Shaye. Today, we're diving deep into the transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment, where we unravel the secrets of nurturing your body, embracing your complex emotions, and stepping into your most confident self. 🌈✨ 🌀 First up, we explore the often-overlook...

Ep. #135 - Intuition, IVF, PPD, and the Power of Support: with special guest Ashley Dougherty' 15.02.2024

Hey there, amazing listeners! 🌟 Get ready for an incredibly special episode of the Ask Yourself Why Not podcast that you absolutely don't want to miss. Episode #135 is all about courage, intuition, and the incredible power of friendship. We're super excited to have Ashley Dougherty , the fan favorite meteorologist from WTAE, join us to share her deeply personal journey for the very first time. As...

Ep. Ep. #134: Brave Leaps: Paula & Ashley's Story of Passing the Montessori Torch 01.02.2024

🌼 Hey Friends, It's Time for Episode 134 of "Ask Yourself Why Not"! 🎧 Guess what? In today's episode, we're hanging out with Paula Sikora and Ashley Wolfe, two amazing educators with hearts as big as their ideas! 🌟 You see, Paula just did something pretty incredible – she passed on her cherished Sikora Montessori preschool to Ashley. It's a big deal, right? So, we're diving into all the feels a...

Ep. #133: Empower Your Mindset: Unleashing Growth with Allie, The Growth Mindset Gal 20.01.2024

Today, we're absolutely thrilled to have Allie , the creative genius behind The Growth Mindset Ga l podcast and coaching program, joining us. Not just an empowering force for women, Allie also brings her wisdom into the classroom as an inspiring middle school teacher. In this episode, Allie takes us on a journey through the world of mindset development. She's not just talking about any mindset, bu...

Ep. # 132 - Elevating Your Business Game with Karis Jones of Edit Evergreen 18.01.2024

It's your dynamic duo, Shaye and Jayla, back with an exhilarating new episode of " Ask Yourself Why No t." Buckle up for Episode 132, as we bring to you the awe-inspiring Karis Jones, the visionary behind Edit Evergreen . Karis isn't just a corporate maestro turned entrepreneur; she's a living embodiment of her life motto: "Why not take the leap?" And she's not just talking business strategies her...

Ep. #131 - Ignite Your Creativity with Courtney Moulder of Apartment Two Art 11.01.2024

Welcome back to the " Ask Yourself Why Not " podcast. I'm Shaye, alongside Jayla, and today we're super thrilled to bring you Episode 131 with the incredible Courtney Moulder, the artistic genius and CEO behind Apartment Two Art ! In this episode, Courtney shares her inspiring journey from crafting her now best-selling candles in the cozy confines of her Apartment 2 back in 2017, to becoming a str...

p 130 - Ringing in the New Year with New Intentions 04.01.2024

Hey there, I'm Shaye and I'm joined by my amazing co-host Jayla, and we're super excited to welcome you to Season 4 of the " Ask Yourself Why Not" podcast ! This is episode 130, and today we're all about "New Year, New Intentions: Making Space for Joy." In today's chat, we're talking about how to make space in our lives for the good stuff – the things that light us up inside. And, oh boy, do we ha...

Ep. 129: Speak Your Success: The Transformative Power of Words 21.12.2023

Welcome to Episode 129 of the "Ask Yourself Why Not" podcast! It's your hosts, Jayla and Shaye, here to dive into a topic that's close to our hearts: "How the Words You Speak Matter in Accomplishing Your Goals." In today's episode, we're exploring the incredible power of language and how it shapes our reality. We discuss real-life examples and share personal stories about how positive self-talk an...

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