Called and Curious

Have you ever climbed into bed completely exhausted... and still wondered if you did enough? Enough for your kids. Enough at work. Enough around the house. Enough for everyone else. If you've ever carried that invisible weight, this conversation is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, I'm joined by Stacy Goldstein, host of the Golden Spark Podcast, to explore what's really happe...

Have you ever been completely convinced you knew what someone else was thinking… only to find out you were completely wrong? Maybe it was an unanswered text. A short conversation. Your spouse's tone. A medical test result. Before you knew it, your brain had filled in the blanks and written an entire story. In this episode, we're talking about why your brain naturally creates stories, why...

We all want a map. God keeps handing us a lamp. Have you ever wished God would just hand you the plan already? Not a hint. Not a nudge. Not a lamp. A map. A five-year plan. Clear directions. Confirmation that you're making the right decision and not accidentally wandering into the wilderness with a coffee and a dream. In this episode, we're talking about the pressure to figure everything...

Be confident ... but not intimidating. Take up space ... but not too much. Shine your light ... but don't make it about yourself. Care about beauty ... but not too much. After a while, it's no wonder so many women feel confused. We're surrounded by competing messages about who we're supposed to be, how we're supposed to show up, and what we're allowed to enjoy. Somewh...

Sometimes life hands us a moment we never would have chosen. A diagnosis. A phone call. A loss. A season of uncertainty. And suddenly the things that felt manageable yesterday don't feel manageable anymore. In this deeply personal episode, Ash talks about how to carry questions we can't answer, and wrestling with what it means to trust God when life feels too heavy to take a step forward...

Most mornings, we wake up and immediately get pulled into the day. The to-do list. The schedule. The worries. The notifications. Before we know it, our attention is everywhere. But what if, before any of that, we spent a few minutes walking with Jesus? In this episode, I'm sharing a simple morning rhythm that's helping me start my days with more peace, presence, and connection with God....

Apparently my brain thinks my child and my dog belong in the same emotional category… because I recently called my kid the dog’s name. 😂 In this episode, we’re getting curious about the weird neuroscience behind why humans constantly mix up names—and what it reveals about stress, attention, relationships, emotional connection, and overloaded brains. We’ll talk about:  why parents and teachers mix...

Today’s episode is a little different. 💛 For my birthday this year, instead of just talking about peace, nervous system resets, overwhelm, or reconnecting with God… I wanted to actually give you an experience. So this episode includes a full guided Love Move — a simple 6-minute, body-first, inside-out makeover designed to help you interrupt spiraling thoughts, calm your nervous system, reconnect...

Okay, I need to know if this is just me… or is May secretly the most busy, full, overwhelming month of the entire year? Because somehow every human being decided: let’s do graduations, field days, teacher appreciation week, Mother’s Day, performances, testing, schedule changes, summer planning, emotional breakdowns, and fourteen extra responsibilities … ALL AT THE SAME TIME. And if your brain sudd...

What if the problem isn’t your schedule… but how you’re experiencing your time? In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Lissa Figgins—and this one is going to meet you right where you are! Because if you’ve ever felt:  constantly busy but still behind   overwhelmed, reactive, or mentally exhausted   like you’re doing all the right things… but it still feels hard  You are not alone. And you’re not d...

Why do we resist the very things that could make our lives better? Not the big, pack-your-bags, change-your-life kind of changes… But the small, daily shifts that would actually bring more peace, clarity, and ease into our lives. In this episode of the Called and Curious Podcast, Ashriel unpacks the surprising reason change feels so hard—and why the “simple things” we avoid are often the exact doo...

You’re invited. Not to something big. Not something you have to plan perfectly. Just a moment. In this episode, we’re doing something a little different… we’re having a Bloom Party 🌸 A Bloom Party is a simple, powerful way to:  – calm your body  – quiet the mental noise  – return your attention to God  – and plant something good, true, and beautiful in your life You can do this alone… or with a f...

Why does life still feel overwhelming… even when you’re trying to trust God? I see you there. You're holding a lot right now. Get 3 simple shifts to come back inside (even when life feels stormy). If you’ve ever thought: 👉 “If I could just fix everything, then I’d feel okay…” 👉 “Why do I still feel anxious when I’m doing all the right things?” This episode is for you. In this episode, we ta...

Have your thoughts ever felt… loud? Not necessarily wrong.  Not even dramatic. Just constant. 👉 replaying  👉 overthinking  👉 never really settling In this episode, we’re looking at your thoughts in a completely different way: 🌿 not as something to fix…  🌿 but as something that’s growing Because your mind isn’t a machine. 👉 It’s a Mind-Garden . And whether you realize it or not… something is...

Have you ever wished you could just… ✨ spin the chair ✨ get the makeover ✨ and walk out thinking differently, feeling lighter, and finally at peace? But instead… you’re stuck with the same thought on repeat: 👉 “I’m not doing enough.” 👉 “I should be further by now.” 👉 “Why does this still feel so hard?” In this episode, we’re doing something different. We’re not just talking about the thought...

When was the last time you were celebrated… not for pushing through, but for finally taking care of yourself? Not for doing more. Not for holding it all together. Not for being everything to everyone. Just for being kind to yourself. In the Canary Islands, there’s a tradition: when a woman shows herself a kindness, her sisters congratulate her. And something about that feels both beautiful… and a...

Some stories deserve to be told again and again. In this episode of Called & Curious , we step into the lives of five remarkable women who trusted God when life was difficult, uncertain, and even heartbreaking. Their stories span generations and continents—from World War II Europe to the mountains of China to the Amazon rainforest. These women weren’t fearless. They weren’t perfect. But they t...

Feel a little flat lately? A little heavy? Like your zest for life quietly packed a bag and left? Here’s something wild: the average adult laughs only about 10–20 times a day. Kids? Hundreds. So what happened? In this playful, science-backed episode, we explore why your brain thrives on joy, how stress quietly dulls your spark, and why laughter might be one of the simplest ways to reset your nervo...

Have you ever finished something hard… and then immediately moved on? No pause. No celebration. No “that mattered.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing but still somehow behind, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about why celebration can feel awkward — and why your brain actually needs it. Because here’s the truth: Your mind is wired with a negativity bias. You’ll...

Belonging, Comparison, and the 99 Sheep We all know the Parable of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15. We picture the one who wandered. The one who needed rescuing. The one who was found. But what about the ninety-nine? In this episode, we explore what it means to live as part of the 99 — the sheep who stayed. What does faith look like when you’re not in crisis? What happens in your heart and nervous syste...

You don’t lack discipline. You lack a pause. If you’ve ever felt called, convicted, or inspired… and then still scrolled, avoided, or procrastinated — this episode will change how you see yourself. Today we break down dopamine — the good, the bad, and the ugly — and explain why it quietly trains your habits, your attention, and even your obedience. You’ll learn:  • What dopamine actually does in y...

What if the most dangerous thing about your faith isn’t doubt… but familiarity? In this episode of the Called & Curious Podcast , we wrestle with a question that’s uncomfortable, funny, and deeply biblical: What if Jesus thinks your faith is boring? Scripture tells us Jesus was amazed only twice—once by faith, and once by unbelief. That means belief is never neutral. Hesitation isn’t harmless....

What if the way you experience life isn’t reality itself—but the mental model you’re wearing? In this episode of Called & Curious , we’re talking about Life in the Hood —a framework for understanding the mental models (or “hoods”) our brains learned to wear to stay safe, belong, and navigate the world. You’ll learn why some people feel instantly easy to be around, why others activate you witho...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—growing, changing, trusting God—but everything feels harder instead of easier? You’re tired. You’re uncomfortable. You’re wondering, “Am I stuck?” In this episode, I want to gently reframe that question—because chances are, you’re not stuck. You’re becoming. We’re talking about the change gap —that in-between space where old patterns no lon...

A new year always comes with big energy—and a lot of noise. Everyone is telling you what to do: set goals, build habits, join programs, overhaul your life. And suddenly, instead of feeling hopeful, you feel overwhelmed. Too many options. Too many shiny ideas. Too much pressure to get it “right.” So how do you actually choose one thing to focus on—one thing that can change how this year feels , not...