The Ashleigh Surratt Show

If you’ve ever looked at a pile of things in your home and thought, “I should probably sell this,” but didn’t know where to start—this episode is for you. I’m joined by Olivia, the Marketplace Mom, and we’re talking about how to turn your everyday clutter into a little extra cash in a way that actually feels doable in this season of life. Think simple, realistic, and totally mom-friendly. Follow h...

Summer can feel like this weird mix of pressure and possibility. You want it to be fun. You want it to be sweet. You want to make memories with your kids…but you’re also managing a million moving pieces, and sometimes it just feels like a lot. In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 shifts I’m making to enjoy motherhood more this summer—not by adding more to my plate, but by changing the way I’m approa...

I don’t have all the answers when it comes to motherhood—but I do have a few theories. In this unscripted, behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing three mindset shifts that have completely changed the way I experience motherhood. From why the good moments aren’t a fluke, to why you’re probably already giving 100%, to a perspective on time that might take the pressure off… this is one of those episo...

If traditional cleaning routines have ever made you feel like you’re the problem… this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. Ashleigh breaks down her “weekly chore bingo” system—a flexible, visual way to manage your home that works with your energy, not against it. Instead of rigid daily schedules, this approach helps you see the full picture of what it actually takes to run yo...

In this episode, Marisa shares her simple “carry it over” meal plan formula—so you cook less, waste less, and still eat something different all week. Type C mom approved!! After listening to this, you'll have THREE weeks of meals planned. Here's her original video! Come to my corner of the internet on ⁠Instagram⁠ and Join the ⁠Type C Mom's Club Facebook Group⁠ CONTACT: ashleigh@ashleig...

A year ago, I posted a video that accidentally changed everything: the “Type C Mom.” In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind it, what it actually means, and why it’s resonated with so many of you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re somehow both organized and a mess… on top of things and totally winging it… this might give you the language you didn’t know you needed. We’ll talk about: what a Typ...

I went into postpartum thinking it was mostly physical recovery and hormones…and then I got in it and realized it’s so much more than that. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things I really wish I would’ve known going into postpartum—the parts that feel confusing, emotional, and honestly… a little disorienting, but that no one really says out loud. Then I’m joined by Brooke, co-founder of t...

If you’ve ever avoided opening your bank app because you just don’t want to know … this episode is for you. Today I’m joined by Mattie Gardner, who is sharing her real-life journey of paying off $63,000 in credit card debt—and not from the other side, but right in the middle of it. We talk about the part no one really talks about: the avoidance, the shame, the fear of even looking at the numbers…...

Ever feel like you’re behind… but you can’t even explain why? In this L-List episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been learning lately about the invisible “competitions” we accidentally enter—motherhood, texting people back, keeping up with life—and how opting out might be the most freeing thing you can do. We’re also talking about: – why the things you didn’t get done might actually be the key to bette...

What if decluttering isn’t really about the stuff? In today’s episode, Ashleigh sits down with Christian decluttering coach Liz LaVoie to talk about why decluttering “resets” rarely last and what actually helps. They discuss the connection between clutter and discontentment, how to simplify your home in a season with little kids, and one freeing idea that comes up in the conversation: making decis...

If you’ve ever felt like you love your kids so much… but your body is also like, “please stop touching me for one minute,” you’re not alone — and you’re not doing motherhood wrong. In this episode, we’re nerding out on the science-backed reason you feel “touched out” and what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when touch shifts from comforting to overwhelming. We’ll talk “sensor...

Have you ever felt disconnected from what you actually like — or like you’ve lost touch with yourself somewhere between responsibilities, expectations, and everyday life? In this episode, Ashleigh sits down with Caroline to explore the “Like Life” mindset — a practical approach to reconnecting with joy, creativity, and personal identity without waiting for life to become perfect first. Together, t...

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you revisit. Today’s episode is a little different — I went back into the archives and pulled one of my very first podcast episodes from 2020, and honestly… it still made me laugh and think in all the right ways. In this throwback episode, Trevor and I rate some of the most common pieces of Christian marriage advice — from “don’t let the sun go down on...

Motherhood can sometimes feel like one giant to-do list — meals, laundry, schedules, messes, and the constant pressure to keep everything running smoothly. But what if motherhood itself isn’t the never-ending list of tasks? In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Olson (you might know her as Freckled Han) to explore a powerful reframe: motherhood is a relationship — and caretaking is the job. We t...

Today’s episode is short, lighthearted, and a little bit nostalgic—in the best way. I’m sharing little things I’ve learned from the internet over the years that genuinely made everyday life easier. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing overly serious—just practical, random, “why didn’t I know this sooner?” internet wins. We’re talking about the best way to get the last bit of ketchup out, baby powder fo...

A year ago, I walked into therapy thinking I was dealing with postpartum anxiety. What I found instead was clarity, kindness, and a brand new way of understanding my brain. This episode is me looking back on a full year of ADHD therapy and sharing the biggest things that changed everything for me. We talk about the difference between anxiety and ADHD overwhelm. Why my brain isn’t chaotic, it’s res...

This episode is a true close-friends conversation. It starts with a very real mom moment (yes, my baby and a dishwasher pod… we’re all okay), and unfolds into the mindset shift that’s completely changed my relationship with my home. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting a clean house and wanting to stay calm, regulated, and kind to yourself, this one is for you. We’re talking about why messy p...

January is dramatic. She’s hopeful, delusional, inspiring, exhausting, and somehow still here even when she feels like she should’ve ended two weeks ago. And honestly? We love her for it. In this episode, Ashleigh talks about why we don’t need to squish the part of us that wants to reinvent, refresh, and start new—even if we know it might only last a few hours. Wanting things isn’t the problem. Bu...

What does joy actually look like when life feels heavy, ordinary, or just plain exhausting? In this episode, I’m joined by author and podcast host Rachel Awtrey for an honest conversation about redefining joy in seasons that don’t feel particularly joyful — especially in motherhood, grief, and everyday life. We talk about why joy isn’t a personality trait or a fleeting feeling, but a skill you can...

What if leaving the house with little kids didn’t feel like a full-contact sport? In this episode, I’m joined by Chandler Ashcraft—better known as @chanwiththeboys and the founder of Moms Away—to talk about how to actually get out of the house with little ones without losing your mind, your wallet, or your sanity. We talk about the difference between kid-centric outings (think: playgrounds and pla...

Today on The Ashleigh Surratt Show , I’m joined by my friend Erin Moody (@moody.wife) for a conversation that felt like one long exhale. We dive into content creation, functional motherhood fashion, ADHD, shame spirals, postpartum identity, comparison, and grace — all woven together in the most real-life, comforting way. Erin shares: what it’s actually like to be a content creator and a mom at the...

What would parenting look like if fear wasn’t running the show? Therapist Meaghan Hampton joins Ashleigh to talk about how faith and psychology beautifully overlap—helping parents shift from fear-based obedience to connection, co-regulation, and grace. Together they explore what it means to raise kids from a place of calm and curiosity instead of control, the difference between disobedience and dy...

In this With You episode, Ashleigh reflects on one of Jesus’s most overlooked commands: “Observe the birds, notice the flowers.” Through gentle storytelling and honest reflection, she explores how slowing down, paying attention, and getting outside can ease your mind and reconnect you to peace. In this week’s episode, Ashleigh unpacks what she calls her favorite (and most overlooked) Bible command...

In this week’s VLOG POD, I’m talking about something I’ve definitely avoided long enough — my fear of the stomach bug. 😅 I share how I’m finally working through it with my therapist and what that process is teaching me about anxiety, control, and motherhood. Then we lighten things up with a couple of fun facts (one involves nail polish, the other involves endangered crafts — who knew). To wrap th...

This one’s a cozy, candid Q&A — the kind you’d get on a close friends story but with a mug in hand. I share why we sold my husband’s truck to attack medical debt, how much I actually make online (numbers included), the Type C way I’m approaching holidays, and how we’re handling mess, marriage, margin, and discipline without spanking. If you’re craving comfort + practicals you can use today, th...