The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women

In this episode of The Calm Collective , Ashlee and Colleen sit down for an honest conversation about consistency especially during summer when routines often shift. We explore why staying consistent with your habits is soimportant for maintaining momentum in your health and wellness journey. We chat about ditching excuses , letting go of the all-or-nothing mindset , and share our own non-negotiab...

In this solo episode of The Calm Collective , Ashlee dives deeper into the practice of breathwork—what it really is, why it works, and how to use it in a safe, grounded, and empowering way. Ashlee shares her personal perspective on the importance of trauma-informed breathwork and why safety and intentionality must come before intensity. She unpacks how your breath directly influences your nervous...

In this solo episode, Colleen opens up about her personal journey with hormonal imbalance, including being diagnosed with endometriosis at age 14 and told she’d likely never be able to have kids. She shares how that difficult diagnosis led her down a path of learning how to support her body naturally—through nutrition, lifestyle, and foundational healing. Colleen unpacks the common myths around ho...

In our very first guest expert episode, we’re joined by Rachel Robertson, Founder of Return to Form —a passionate movement specialist and wellness guide—for a powerful conversation about redefining how we relate to movement, stress, and rest. Rachel shares her wisdom on the importance of recovery , how stress impacts the body’s ability to heal , and why building a more intuitive relationship with...

In this humorous & heartfelt episode of The Calm Collective , we get real about the messy, beautiful truth of motherhood—especially the moments that don’t go as planned. We explore how hustle culture and nervous system dysregulation contribute to those “mom fail” moments, and why they’re not signs of failure, but powerful invitations to slow down, reflect, and realign. Through honest conversat...

In this solo episode of The Calm Collective , Ashlee takes you deeper into the dynamics of drama and how it drains your energy, disrupts your nervous system, and keeps you stuck in survival mode. She unpacks the emotional toll of staying in the DramaTriangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor) and how these patterns often show up unconsciously in everyday life. Ashlee then shares simple but powerful ner...

In this solo episode of The Calm Collective , Colleenshares her personal journey with boundaries—what she’s learned, what she’s unlearned, and how redefining her limits transformed her health, energy, and relationships. The episode explores why boundaries aren’t walls but bridges to self-respect, clarity, and peace. Colleen unpacks the most common myths around boundaries (like "boundaries are...

In this episode of The Calm Collective , we explore a powerful framework that can completely shift the way you relate to stress, conflict, and healing: the Drama Triangle and the Empowerment Dynamic . We break down what the Drama Triangle is, the three roles people unconsciously step into— Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor —and how these patterns keep you stuck in stress, anxiety, and disempowerment...

In this empowering episode of The Calm Collective , we’re exploring the deep connection between your mindset and your ability to heal. So often, true healing is blocked—not by your effort or intentions—but by old, unconscious patterns rooted in stress, fear, and perfectionism. Together, we peel back the layers of conditioning and share personal stories and practical tools to help you break free. W...

In this solo episode of The Calm Collective , Ashlee shares how deep healing begins when we reconnect with the wisdom of our own bodies. She explores the powerful role the mind-body connection plays in our health, how chronic stress traps us in survival mode, and how breathwork becomes a bridge to healing, balance, and lasting transformation. Ashlee also offers practical ways to integrate breathwo...

In this solo episode of The Calm Collective , Colleen takes you on a deep dive into the powerful link between mindset and healing. She unpacks how your thoughts, beliefs, and patterns can either support or sabotage your health journey—and why true transformation starts from within. Colleen shares the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset, why consistency (not perfection) is essential for...

In this eye-opening episode of The Calm Collective , we’re diving into one of the most essential (and misunderstood) pillars of wellness: sleep . From late-night wake-ups to trouble falling asleep, we’re debunking common myths and offering real, actionable tools to help you get the deep, restorative rest your body and mind crave. We explore the surprising connection between blood sugar and sleep,...

In this episode of The Calm Collective , Colleen opens up about her personal journey from burnout and chronic exhaustion to reclaiming her health and vitality. We explore the pivotal moment that shifted her perspective, the difference between dieting and sustainable lifestyle changes, and how she learned to trust her body again. Colleen’s story is a powerful reminder that true wellness isn’t about...

In this episode of The Calm Collective , we turn the spotlight on Ashlee as she shares her transformative journey into personal growth and breathwork. Ashlee opens up about how her own challenges with stress, overwhelm, and balancing a busy life led her to explore breathwork as a powerful tool for healing and empowerment. She breaks down the science behind breathwork, how it helps regulate the ner...

Welcome - we are so glad you landed here. This is episode number 1 of The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women. In this kick off episode we share who we are (hi we are Colleen and Ashlee), why we started this podcast and what you can expect. It's short and sweet but a great way to connect and get to know us and the podcast! For more information about Colleen follow her here:https://www.i...