Ayla and Potato3s: A Nightly Message From Your Best Friend

Went to workout this morning and had the trainer film me so I could make a video. Decided to share w a post with you from one of my favorites, @zannakeithley. Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5NTZ4b2swc3R4&utm_source=qr or send me an email to stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com to share the best part of your day with me.

Today felt like I got a taste of what it’s like to be rewarded for being me as I felt sooo good about today. I received so many things today, was in action and got a big piece of news (I literally jumped up and down when I got the news). Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5NTZ4b2swc3R4&utm_source=qr or send me an e...

Today was the first time in a long time I didn’t know what I was going to tell you and yet I found something to talk about. Here’s your reminder that you never know what someone else is going through, make sure to encourage them because you never know, that could be you one day. Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5...

By request, I recorded a sleep aid with original content titled “By Request: Extended Countdown To Sleep” https://www.reddit.com/u/LotsOfGifts555/s/decDTNCPAT Day 31: The Final Showdown: Reconciliation with Your Shadow Prompt: Okay, we’ve done the work. You’ve faced your inner chaos, laughed at your ego, and even made friends with some of your fears. But now it’s time to ask: how does it feel to t...

I took it a step further today and asked AI to summarize the REPEATING life lessons and small victories from the previous 29 days of shadow work and share them with you. Day 30: The "Celebration" Parade Prompt: It’s Day 30! Write about how you’ve changed in the last month. What have you learned about yourself? What small victories are you proud of? Healing Activity: Throw yourself a “mini celebrat...

I recorded “Your Girlfriend Helps You Fall Asleep” https://www.reddit.com/u/LotsOfGifts555/s/o3b7ZOOrdY and started day 30 of shadow work and realized celebrations can be done in multiple parts. Day 30: The "Celebration" Parade Prompt: It’s Day 30! Write about how you’ve changed in the last month. What have you learned about yourself? What small victories are you proud of? Healing Activity: Throw...

I was a guest on the NFS Podcast a few weeks ago and here is the link to the episode on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C4iiiubbGF5gRF0ZJA2On?si=QU0Z3de7RdKH999HxAeSJw or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sunnytalks-ep-58-stake-and-potato3s-with-ayla/id1677835042?i=1000701509768. I share day 29 of shadow work as well as a post from @zannakeithley on Instagram. Day 29:...

I explain why I didn’t leave you a message, share my theme for the month with you as well as day 28 of shadow work (day 27 prompt is also below) Day 27: The "Avoidance" Strategy Prompt: What’s something you’ve been avoiding because it feels too heavy? What would happen if you took one small step toward facing it? Write about the potential rewards of facing this challenge. Healing Activity: Write d...

Today’s shadow work prompt was about what society thinks I should want, what My heart desires and the difference between the 2. Day 26: The "I Don’t Know What I Want" Dilemma Prompt: Have you ever felt completely lost about what you want out of life? Write down the things that you think you should want, versus what your heart might truly desire. What’s the difference? Healing Activity: Spend 20 mi...

Sharing a quote from Steven Covey about behaviors vs paradigms in my day 25 shadow work prompt. Day 25: The "Judging Others" Snapshot Prompt: When you judge someone else, what does it really say about you? What’s the mirror it’s holding up? Write about a time you judged someone and explore how that judgment could be tied to your own insecurities or fears. Healing Activity: Practice random acts of...

Sharing my shortest shadow work entry to date. Day 24: The "Imperfect Beginnings" Experiment Prompt: What’s something you’ve wanted to start but kept waiting for the "perfect" moment? What’s stopping you from beginning, even imperfectly? Write about it and give yourself permission to start anyway. Healing Activity: Pick something you’ve been putting off and commit to doing it today. Start small. W...

Today’s shadow work prompt was about procrastination and I share the surprising answer as to what I procrastinate. Day 23: The "Procrastination" Puzzle Prompt: Think about something you’ve been procrastinating on. What’s the real reason you’re avoiding it? Is there fear, uncertainty, or something deeper at play? Can you approach it with curiosity instead of dread? Healing Activity: Set a timer for...

I needed to calm myself down before sending you the message and it turned into me talking about boundaries, unworthiness and Kate Spade. Day 22: The "I’m Not Deserving" Myth Prompt: Write about a time when you didn’t think you deserved something good. Why did you feel unworthy? How could you challenge this belief and step into your worthiness with confidence? Healing Activity: Create a “Deserving...

YW: Yawn Warning. I yawn a lot so please be careful when driving or operating heavy machinery Day 21: The "Perfectionism" Spiral Prompt: Write about your relationship with perfectionism. When was the last time you tried to be perfect, and how did that work out for you? How could embracing imperfection lead to freedom? Healing Activity: Pick one area where you usually try to be perfect, and today,...

I published the audio “You’re More Than Enough” https://www.reddit.com/u/LotsOfGifts555/s/2SUATFBWH2 and decided not to paint or do shadow work tonight. Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5NTZ4b2swc3R4&utm_source=qr or send me an email to stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com to share the best part of your day with me.

Took it easy today and did day 20 of shadow work and shared a post from @zannakeithley on Instagram. Day 20: The "Not Enough" Syndrome Prompt: When was the last time you thought “I’m not enough”? What were you measuring yourself against? What would it look like if you realized you are enough, right here, right now? Healing Activity: Write a letter to yourself from the future, saying how proud you...

I tell you about being a guest on the NFS Podcast, my thoughts about how I answer questions about my life and why I stayed under the radar. Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5NTZ4b2swc3R4&utm_source=qr or send me an email to stakeandpotato3s@gmail.com to share the best part of your day with me.

I received some encouragement today and the reminder to celebrate myself even when I am in the valley between the mountain peaks. I also share a post from @ashleyscully_: a conversation between my guardian angel and my parents. Tag me in your story or post on Instagram: Stakeandpotato3s https://www.instagram.com/pstakeandpotato3spodcast?igsh=dHY5NTZ4b2swc3R4&utm_source=qr or send me an email to st...

I’m going to be a guest on the NFS podcast tomorrow and I’m a little nervous because the host is a good interviewer and it makes me wonder if he will ask a question that will make me cry. I share about my day through day 19 of shadow work. Day 19: The "Self-Sabotage Club" Prompt: When was the last time you self-sabotaged? What made you do it? Write about your patterns of self-sabotage and how they...

Right around the 4:15 minute ish mark, it goes quiet aka there is nothing wrong with the sound. Day 18 of shadow work has me sharing a story you may not know about me. Day 18: The "Fear of Change" Paradox Prompt: Write about a time you resisted change because it scared you. What were you afraid would happen? How could you make peace with change, even if it’s uncomfortable? Healing Activity: Create...

I sent you tonight’s message earlier than usual in an attempt to get more rest as I recover from my workout. Today was day 17 of shadow work and here is the prompt. Day 17: The "Inner Critic Gets a Name" Challenge Prompt: Name your inner critic. Does it have a nickname, a face, a voice? Write down a conversation you’d have with this critic if it were a person. What would you tell them to stop doin...

Today was me coming from vacation and helping out at a restaurant as well as with study group in addition to day 16 of shadow work. Day 16: The "Why Do I Fear Success?" Conundrum Prompt: Do you ever fear success as much as failure? Write about a time you held back from something because you were afraid of succeeding. What did that fear look like? Could success actually bring you joy, rather than s...

Sunday is my day of rest and other than painting, all I did today was day 15 of shadow work. Day 15: The "Oops, I Did It Again" Moment Prompt: What’s a habit or pattern you keep repeating that you wish you could stop? What do you think it’s trying to teach you? Get playful: how could you turn this pattern into a lesson rather than a mistake? Healing Activity: Every time you catch yourself repeatin...

It was a simple easy Saturday today as it was meant to be so I decided to start with shadow work per usual. Day 14: The "I Can't Handle Rejection" Fiasco Prompt: Think of a time when you were afraid of rejection and avoided something because of it. What were you afraid would happen? Write down the worst-case scenario, and then reframe it. Could rejection actually be a sign you’re growing or steppi...

I neglected to mention I recorded an audio today “To Introverts” https://www.reddit.com/u/LotsOfGifts555/s/MEREXL0KIn I didn’t know where to start today so I started with the day 13 prompt for shadow work. Day 13: The "Comparison Trap" Chronicles Prompt: When was the last time you compared yourself to someone else? What was the story you told yourself in that moment? Write it down and then compare...