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Send us Fan Mail As we enter December — the season of shopping, gatherings, deadlines, and everybody pulling on your time — this episode invites you to do something radical: pause and reflect. Before we sprint into a brand-new year with the same old habits, let’s stop long enough to understand the year we’ve just lived.   In this episode, we break down what it really means to pause (to stop, breat...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of The Powder Room, Lady Ivy sits down with her cousin Lisa to share an extraordinary story of love, loss, and the long road to healing. After 17 years of marriage, Lisa’s husband Tony — the love of her life — was tragically killed in a car accident where she was the passenger. What followed was years of navigating grief, faith, and the slow rebuildin...

Send us Fan Mail In this Thanksgiving episode of The Powder Room , we’re talking about what it really means to live life thankful  — not just when the turkey is hot, the family is behaving, and your wig is sitting right. Gratitude is a lifestyle, not a seasonal special… and definitely not something we dust off only in November. Let’s be honest: It’s a whole lot easier to focus on what’s not going...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re exploring the messy middle between what’s said and what’s heard — because somewhere between our intention and someone else’s perception, the message often gets lost. Lady Ivy unpacks how effective communication has become a lost art in the age of social media, where memes, emojis, and text speak have replaced real conversation. She discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Waiting on God can be one of the heaviest seasons in life. You start strong—full of faith and hope—but over time, the unanswered prayers, delayed promises, and long stretches of silence can begin to feel like a burden. In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re unpacking what happens when the wait becomes a weight . Join me as we talk about the emotional toll of prolonged waiting,...

Send us Fan Mail Even the strongest believers get tired. You pray, you serve, you show up faithfully — but sometimes the results don’t match the effort, and fatigue starts to settle in. In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re getting honest about what it means to be weary while doing well . We’ll explore the human side of weariness, why feeling tired doesn’t mean you’ve lost faith, and how to f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our discussion on what is means to be "Single and Content".  We’ll talk about what it truly means to be fulfilled on your own, how to avoid seeking someone else to “save” or “rescue” you, and the strength that comes from self-awareness and independence. We’ll also explore the unique benefits of marrying later in life—like increased clarity, m...

Send us Fan Mail After walking through the powerful marriage journeys of our guests in the Why Did I Get Married? series, it’s time to shift the conversation back to singleness. In this episode, we’ll unpack why the greatest gift you can bring into a relationship is contentment in your singleness. Being single doesn’t mean you’re incomplete or living at a deficit—your worth isn’t defined by your r...

Send us Fan Mail Just as we know summer is giving way to fall by the cooler nights and changing leaves, our lives also give us signs when we’re entering a new season. In this episode of The Powder Room , we talk about the major transitions many of us face after 40 — from caring for aging parents, shifting careers, and navigating menopause (for both men and women), to changes in relationships, fina...

Send us Fan Mail In this special recap episode, we close out Why Did I Get Married? series by reflecting on the powerful stories, challenges and experiences shared by each couple. From navigating communication and trust, to healing past wounds and embracing faith, this conversation brings together the biggest takeaways from every episode. Whether you’re single, newly married or have decades of mar...

Send us Fan Mail In the final installment of The Powder Room ’s Why Did I Get Married? series, we sit down with Lawrence and Joycelyn Sheard, a couple who prove that love has no expiration date. Married for just 2.5 years, their story is one of second chances, unexpected blessings and a love that is equal parts heartfelt and enjoyable. Lawrence, a widower and Joycelyn, previously divorced and wido...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powder Room ’s Why Did I Get Married? series, we sit down with Pablo and Kesha Smith, high school sweethearts who met at just 15 years old and have now been married for 26 years. Their journey is one of intentional love, rooted in faith, boundaries, and a commitment to building something stronger than the cycles they came from. With toxic patterns and broken...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt season opener of The Powder Room , we sit down with Osby and Kai Watts — who met at 19 and have been married for 25 years. They open up about the beauty and the bumps in the road of their journey, from learning the hard way about communication, co-parenting, and the delicate dance of submission and leadership, to discovering what it really means to “leave and cle...

Send us Fan Mail  In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and relational . Whether you're overcommitted, under-nurtured, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and relational . Whether you're overcommitted, under-nurtured, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you...

Send us Fan Mail  In this final installment of the Daddy Issues series, I open up about two pivotal moments that forced me to truly confront how my father’s absence shaped my decisions, my emotional patterns, and my deepest wounds. I walk through the beginning of my healing journey—where mindset, heart, and emotional work became essential tools. I also reflect on the broken state of our relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ivy shares what happened after the uncovering. Confronting Daddy Issues takes you deeper into her personal journey—two defining moments that forced Ivy to face the lingering impact of growing up without a consistent father figure, and how that awareness shifted everything. She opens up about how she processed this realization and how it impacted her relationship w...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of this heartfelt new series, we’re gently pulling back the curtain on a topic that many women quietly carry: daddy issues. So often dismissed, misunderstood, or reduced to stereotypes, the truth is far more layered—and far more personal. This conversation isn’t about blame, but about impact. We’re exploring how absent or inconsistent fathers can leave invisib...

Send us Fan Mail  In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room , host Ivy Ashley continues the discussion about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues. As the episode unfolds, she highlights the of...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room , host Ivy Ashley opens up about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues. As the episode unfolds, she highlights the often unspoken impa...

Send us Fan Mail Mother’s Day isn’t joyful for everyone—in fact, for many, it can be a tender reminder of deep loss. In this special tribute episode, I’m joined by my two best friends, Rakisha and Katrina — fellow motherless daughters as we honor the women who raised us, shaped us, and continue to live on through us. Rather than dwell in grief, we choose celebration. We’re sharing the vibrant pers...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt finale of the Dating For Dummies series, I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the most powerful love lessons I’ve learned—all of which are featured in my book, Daddy Issues: Love Lessons in Healing from Toxic Relationships. These aren’t just theories or clichés—they’re lived experiences, born from moments of pain, reflection, and growth. From learning to not c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re continuing our Dating For Dummies series with a deep dive into the infamous Must Haves, Preferences, and Lists. Are your dating standards guiding you—or are they guarding you from the love you desire? We're unpacking how rigid expectations, unrealistic preferences, and overly curated lists might be limiting your dating experience and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first installment of our Dating for Dummies series — and we're kicking things off in the digital deep end: online dating . Whether you're newly single, back on the market after a long break, or just plain confused by today’s swipe culture, this episode is your no-nonsense guide to navigating love in the age of apps. We’ll break down why online dating is mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powder Room , we’re diving into the world of red flags —what they really mean, how our past experiences shape the way we interpret them, and why sometimes, what we see as a red flag might just be a difference in perspective. From true signs of concern to misunderstandings rooted in fear or past hurt, we’ll explore it all. I’ll share a few personal stories th...