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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Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Why it's important to learn about brain change and how you can make healthier choices for your brain health with Sara Alig 08.12.2022

In this episode, we speak with Sara Alig , a speech-language pathologist, who has worked in the medical field for over 20 years. She currently teaches at West Liberty University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders . Sara is passionate about understanding more about helping those experiencing changes in their brain due to dementia communicate their needs and wants.  We talk ab...

How to make a Disney trip magical and why side hustles are important with Lindsay Dobbs 01.12.2022

In this episode we speak with Lindsay Dobbs , physical therapist by day, Disney vacation expert by night.  We talk about how to make your Disney trip work for you, your budget, and your travel style. We also talk about having a side hustle and how it can help you find meaningful work outside of your day job. 

How to manifest more money and use breathwork to release your fears with Leah Pardee 17.11.2022

Our guest this week is Leah Pardee  a Manifestation Teacher, Business Coach, Breathwork Facilitator and host of the Bare Naked Soul Podcast , and author of Confessions of an Uncaged Soul . She teaches people how to manifest their dreamiest, juiciest, most fully expressed life. In this episode we talk about how to release your fears through breathwork and  how to start manifesting more money into y...

How you can use astrology and plants to enhance your relationship with yourself, your planet, and your people 10.11.2022

In this episode, we speak with Chelsee Joel, Astrologist, Tarot Card Reader, and Herbalist of Conscious Seed Apothecary on how we can use astrology and plants to enhance not only our relationship with ourselves but our relationship with other people and our planet. She gives insight into how reading your chart can help you know yourself more and explains the breakdown of the astrological elements...

What you need to know about November's full moon and why it's a great time to manifest 03.11.2022

In this "Little Why Not" we highlight the November full moon happening on November 8.  We talk about what it means and why leading up to it is a good time to manifest your dreams and get clear on what you want.  We also highlight a tool known as the Holy Instant and we show you how you can use it to feel better when you have a reactive moment. Also, we share some exciting insight into a digital co...

How to up level your self care by harnessing the power of nature with nutritionist Nicola Cartwright 27.10.2022

Today we spoke with Nicola Cartwright, nutritionist and cofounder of Powderful , a daily supplement that harnesses the power of nature with energizing mushrooms, calming adaptogens, antioxidant-rich spices, and Zinc.  She gives us insight into how and why she developed Powderful and reviews some of the benefits you can expect by adding a supplement like Powderful into your daily self care routine....

How to transform through systemic work and constellations with Judy Wilkins Smith 20.10.2022

In this episode we speak with Judy Wilkins-Smith ,  a highly regarded organizational, individual, and family patterns expert. Judy explains how to identify and shift limiting, inherited patterns through Systemic Work and Constellations. This is a great episode that will help you understand and be able to break inherited family patterns that are no longer serving you.  If you've ever been curious a...

Why not you? How to make the time to build your dream life with Chris Harris (DJ Scrilla) 13.10.2022

We have an awesome episode featuring Chris Harris also known as DJ Scrilla.  When he isn't spending time with his son or handling a communications crisis for the morgue, he can be found in a music recording studio channeling his inner passion.  In a short amount of time, Chris has racked up hundreds of placements for his songs on a variety of networks such as: ESPN, HBO, NBA, NFL, Showtime, Starz,...

If you don't do you you won't be done 29.09.2022

In this episode, we recap insight we gained from a workshop we attended by Michael Beckwith , founder and spiritual director of Agape Spiritual Center .  He's a meditation teacher, conference speaker and author.  He's the originator of the Life Visioning Process.  We talk a lot about his insights on how to tap into your uniqueness, raise your vibration, live in gratitude everyday. 

How to build sustainable energy to maximize your daily performance 22.09.2022

In this episode we speak about insights we learned from a workshop we took with Dr. Trisha Smith on Simple Habits for Sustainable Human Performance.  Dr. Smith has spent the last decade passionately dissecting how we can harness our own biology to be the most optimal version of ourselves.  She specializes in leveraging stress and deliberate rest, optimizing sleep, and utilizing breathwork to eleva...

The 7 Keys to massive relationship success 15.09.2022

In this episode we dive into how to create massively successful relationships that thrive. We recap a workshop we took with relationship expert and motivational speaker, Chris Lee on the 7 Keys to massive relationship success.  If you're ready or even curious about how to improve your relationship with yourself and others, this is a fabulous listen. 

How to create a business that aligns with your soul with Kylie Ignace 07.09.2022

"YOU CAN ONLY CHANGE THE WORLD IF YOU PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE," K. Ignace This is a quote from our special guest, Kylie Ignace.  Kylie is the creator and CEO of Authentically Creative and Kylie Ignace Yoga . She is a yogi, marketing guru, coach/teacher, dog enthusiast, mashed potato connoisseur, and lover of all things nature. She is also an eternal optimist who believes everyone has a successful b...

Vibrational Sound Therapy with Amy Lash 01.09.2022

Amy Lash is an Esthetician and Vibrational Sound Therapist at Spa Noir located on the 2nd floor of Cirque Salon in Wheeling, WV.  She was the first person certified in the state of West Virginia from the Vibrational Sound Association on VST and you can now schedule a session with Amy by contacting Spa Noir at Cirque. We learned a lot about the benefits of this beautiful modality and how it can hel...

Leaving your 9-5 and building a business that aligns your strengths with your passions with Rachel Kerr 18.08.2022

Today we got the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Kerr, CEO and founder of The Beauty Boost ,  a business she created in 2015 after leaving her corporate 9-5,  that aims to create a space where women with shared values could come together to motivate and inspire each other and create an overall happier lifestyle. Rachel shares insight into how she left her corporate 9-5 to build the Beauty Boost a...

Throwback Thursday: Kundalini yoga, attention and energy with Nikki Kiger 11.08.2022

In this episode, we speak with Nikki Kiger, pediatric physical therapist, yoga instructor, anatomy expert, and self improvement junkie on the benefits of protecting and directing your energy. We learn about Kundalini yoga, a type of yoga that uses sound, mantra, energy healing, exercises and meditations direct, elevate, and release energy. Nikki gives tips on doing yoga and pranayama's (breath wor...

Throw Back Thursday- The Law of Giving and Receiving 04.08.2022

In this episode we throw it back to when we reviewed the universal law of giving and receiving.  During the month of May we focused on the Law of Giving and giving and receiving with intention. This episode will open your eyes to creating more of a flow of abundance to your life. Resources Law of Giving and Receiving 

Easy tips to grow your gratitude practice 28.07.2022

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye talk about how to grow your gratitude practice.  They review simple to implement gratitude enhancing tools you can easily do throughout your days.  They also talk about the benefits of gratitude on your health.  Resources Joe Dispenza   Mindful.org

What's your body trying to tell you and why you should listen with Joelle Moray 21.07.2022

In this episode we brought back a fan favorite, Joelle Moray a trauma informed mindfulness coach/yoga instructor, to discuss how to tell when you're experiencing flight, flight, freeze or fawn and how to mitigate it.  This talk is full of important information regarding your mind/body connection.  Also, we review some simple tips we can do everyday to help calm the body so the mind can relax and f...

What is a turtle step and how to use them to create the life of your dreams 14.07.2022

In this episode, Shaye and Jayla define what a turtle step is and how to use them to move towards the life of your dreams.  They give examples of how they implement  this method in their own life and the results they've gotten.  Plus, they've created a FREE instant download Feel Good 5 Checklist for anyone who's curious on how to feel better in their daily life.  These are the best, easiest to imp...

Flashback Friday: How managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to achieving your weight loss and wellness goals with Erin Tennant and Lyndsey Wilson 08.07.2022

In this episode we are flashing back to one of our most listened to and most insightful episodes.   We spoke with founder and CEO of Grow Well Coaching Erin Tennant and one of her coaching clients Lyndsey Wilson about mindful eating, the mind body connection, and how managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to weight loss.  Erin lost 130 lbs by using and continuing to use thought work and em...

How you can thrive with fear and change 30.06.2022

In this episode, Jayla and Shaye talk about how you can make fear and change work for you.  It's inspired by content from Monica Berg and Better Together. 

How to understand your Ego versus your Higher Self 16.06.2022

In this episode, we throw it back to one of our favorite episodes we've recorded this season.  Take a listen to learn the difference between your ego vs your higher self. 

How to embrace the Why Not mindset and align with the ideal version of you 09.06.2022

In this episode Jayla and Shaye discuss how Jayla got herself to do the Ogden Half Marathon with little training and a 10 K with obstacles in the same weekend by embracing the Why Not?! mindset.  They also discuss a concept from Joe Dispenza's book Breaking The Habit Of Being Yourself, where you align your thoughts (mind) and emotions (body) with the ideal version of yourself (before it happens by...

How to create a career by aligning your passions with your strengths with Amber Musser 02.06.2022

In this episode we speak with professional Voice Over Actor, Amber Musser on how after she and her husband moved to Wheeling to raise their family, she created a career around aligning her passions with her strengths. This is a fantastic episode that will give you mindset tips and inspiring action steps to help you rethink your 9-5, and give you the confidence to start creating a fulfilling career...

Shift your self esteem and enhance your self expression with Dawn Wodusky 20.05.2022

Life got busy this week so we decided to feature one of our most listened to episodes with burlesque style dance instructor, Dawn Wodusky .  This is a wonderful listen where we talk about how to feel accepted and empowered and more confident in your body.   Dawn is the creator and instructor of a burlesque style dance class at Studio MC in Wheeling, WV. Her goal is to not only give students a grea...

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