Talkin' About It with Ashlee

Every day, people make decisions they know could change their lives forever. So why does it keep happening? This week on Talkin' About It with Ashlee, I sit down with Matthew Duran, founder of the El Paso Crime Lab and a PhD student in Criminology, to explore one of the most persistent public safety issues in our communities: drinking and driving. But this conversation goes far beyond statistics....

Are you surviving... or are you truly thriving? I n this episode of Talkin' About It with Ashlee, Ashlee sits down with Sara Guzman, author of Thrive Map and founder of Thrive or Die Recovery, for an honest conversation about healing, growth, and what it takes to move beyond survival mode. Together, they explore why recovery is about more than simply getting through the day, how unresolved stress...

On this episode of Talkin’ About It with Ashlee, we sit down with Frances Maldonado, candidate for Judge of County Court at Law #2, for a real conversation about leadership, resilience, mental health, and the importance of civic engagement. Frances shares how her upbringing, family values, and personal experiences—including losing her father to mental illness—helped shape her passion for service a...

In this episode of Talkin’ About It, Ashlee sits down with SISD District 5 Trustee Manny Rodriguez for a real conversation about public education, local politics, leadership, and why local elections matter more than most people realize. They dive into the challenges facing Texas schools, where funding is (and isn’t) going, the impact political decisions have on everyday families, and why younger g...

Talkin About It LIVE Presents: Be About It featuring Sober Streets Movement. This conversation goes beyond awareness and focuses on action, accountability, prevention, and community change. Joined by families behind the Sober Streets Movement, we discuss turning unimaginable loss into purpose and advocacy while fighting for stronger DWI laws, prevention efforts, accountability, and safer communiti...

What happens when you hit “go live” with no script, no plan… and just trust the conversation? That’s exactly what we did in this episode of Talkin About It. I’m sharing a real-time update on stepping into discomfort with exposure therapy—what it actually feels like, what’s been hard, and what I’m learning along the way. We get into trending topics, mental health in real life (not the polished vers...

In this episode of Talkin’ About It with Ashlee, Ashlee sits down with Yvette, also known as “The Tattoo Honey,” for a real conversation about mental health, trauma, and healing. They discuss generational trauma, emotional desensitization, and the impact of unaddressed mental health struggles passed down through families. Yvette shares her experience with postpartum healing, facing the inner criti...

In this episode of Talkin’ About It with Ashlee, I sit down with Anselmo Rodela—also known as The Dancing Mexican Samoan, The Big Texas Brawler, Chemo—to talk about the reality behind the persona. We get into his journey, the ups and downs, the moments that tested him, and what it actually means to “keep fighting” when life hits harder than expected. This conversation goes beyond wrestling. It’s a...

Live Mental Health Q&A Panel | Relationships, Inner Child Healing, Parenting & Getting Help What does it really take to start healing? In this special live panel episode of Talkin About It with Ashlee, we sit down with professionals from MindForward Health Center—Dr. Ortiz, Sami, and Rich—to break down the real-life mental health questions people are asking every day. From healing your inn...

In this episode of Talkin’ About It with Ashlee, we sit down with Mary Lou Morales, Founder of Tranquil Minds Behavioral Health, for an honest conversation about what mental health care really looks like — beyond the surface. We talk about the reality of asking for help, the stigma that still exists, and why finding the right provider can take time. Ashlee shares her own experience navigating ment...

Owner of Roscoe's Burger Inn, Jacob Carrasco, joins Ashlee to talk about how when we talk about mental health, we don’t always talk about this part…Sometimes it’s not just mindset. Sometimes it’s medical. Sometimes the work starts inward — with labs, with answers, with understanding what your body is trying to tell you. Before we assume. 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about men...

Cathy Garcia from Ness Wellness talks about the "Circle of Life" and how physical welleing and mental wellbeing play hand in hand with one another.  🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—...

Kujo from the Buzzzed Podcast and Tip from TSBN join Ashlee to talk about the Big Game and so much more!!! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to kee...

🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

We're back! Welcoming in the New Year with L.O.V.E.  Find out what that means and why it's important to set realistic goals in 2026! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might ne...

El Paso's favorite Comadre joins ashlee to talk about the importance of mental health, stepping into your healing era and realizing that talking about it... doesnt mean you're weak. 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talki...

You had mental health questions and Dr. Ortiz, Psychotherapist Chilinical Director and founder of Mindforward Health Center, has your answers! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someon...

Ashlee is joined by her cousin, Marissa Prieto for a guided meditation, a conversation about reconnecting through healing, marriage, motherhood and so much more! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share...

🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

The Egyptian Goddess of Wrestling joins Ashlee to talk about how our brains work. Why focusing on the negative is so much easier and how to break that cycle. Learn ho to rewire your thoughts! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on...

Chef Randy joins us to talk about telling a story with your food and how cooking can help you while you're going through struggles.  🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might ne...

Today is the Teen Wolf Episode of Talkin' About It With Ashlee!!! We talk about the importance of changing you algorithm, showing up and doing the things that make you uncomfortable and we update you on our healing journey! 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www....

🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to keep talkin about the hard things so you start to appreciate the good!

Ashlee and Mike Tipton talk about sports, how they can be an outlet and the power of positivity. 🎙️ Talkin’ About It with Ashlee Real conversations about mental health, growth, and the stuff we don’t always say out loud. 👉 Resources & Everything Talkin About It:  www.talkinaboutit.com 👉 Connect on IG: @talkin.about.it 👉 Share this episode—someone might need it today. Rember to keep talkin a...