The Voice of Ash

For years Ashley told herself she'd do a boudoir photo shoot after she lost the weight. Then one day she asked herself a question that changed everything: does my body not deserve it right now? In this short, spicy, and surprisingly moving episode, Ashley shares the story of finally booking the shoot — stretch marks, curves, rolls and all — and what she saw when she looked at the photos after...

Title Options: A month ago Ashley announced she was going on a social media detox. Now she's back to report what actually happened — and spoiler: she just swapped one distraction for another. Netflix, a mediumship challenge, commenting on everyone's posts, dating apps — turns out when you take away one escape route, you find another pretty fast. But somewhere between an ayahuasca retreat...

He planned the date. Sent the reservation. Then his mom had a stroke, he went out of state, and when he came back — something felt different. Ashley's intuition knew it immediately. But she didn't fully listen. And a week and a half later, she got ghosted by someone she'd been more vulnerable with than almost anyone in her life. In this tender and honest episode, Ashley shares the f...

Ashley was in her cocoon you know that that messy, uncomfortable in-between place before transformation when her gut told her to do something a little out there: get an intuitive dark goddess reading from a stranger on Etsy. What came back stopped her in her tracks. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Ashley shares what the reading revealed the rage she's been calling "frustration,&...

It started with a simple realization: Ashley came home from work full of energy, ready to hit the gym and two hours later she was lying in bed, drained, having done nothing but scroll. That was the moment she decided to do something uncomfortable: a full month-long social media detox. In this impromptu episode, Ashley gets real about how attached we've all become to our phones, why it's...

Too exhausted to even take a shower. That's where Ashley found herself after a weekend of non-stop doing — and it's what inspired this episode. If you have a little voice in your head that whispers you should be doing something every time you sit still, this one is for you. Ashley digs into why so many of us are addicted to busyness — from hustle culture and millennial productivity condi...

For years, Ashley could spot it in her coworkers. She could see the traits, connect the dots, and even ask them directly. But she couldn't see it in herself. In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode, Ash shares the full story of how a single comment from her shadow work coach sent her down a research rabbit hole that finally gave her the answers she'd been searching for her whole l...

For most of her life, Ashley said she didn't like hugs. Long ones, anyway. But what if that wasn't actually true. What if it was just a protection? In this raw and vulnerable episode, Ashley takes you through a years-long journey of trying to understand what love even is, and the moment at a shadow work retreat that cracked everything open. She shares the activity that had her (someone w...

This week Ashley is getting woo-woo and she's not apologizing for it. After taking a shamanic journeying course this past weekend, she's sharing everything: what journeying actually is, what happened in the breakout rooms, and the moment a smell she couldn't explain turned out to be a deceased person's favorite drink. If you've ever wanted to explore journeying, mediumship...

After a year of silence, Ashley is back> She's not the same person who left. In this relaunch episode, she pulls back the curtain on why she walked away from the podcast, the friendships, and the projects she'd built, and what the past year of deep shadow work actually looked like from the inside. Ashley opens up about feeling like a fraud, losing herself behind layers of masks and ar...

In this deeply personal episode of You Are Them Now , Ashley explores the simple yet profound act of giving yourself a hug—and how it can reconnect you to your power, your presence, and your inner safety. She shares a transformative story from an ayahuasca retreat, where one self-embrace cracked her heart wide open and revealed the love she had been seeking all along. This isn’t just about comfort...

In this deeply raw and vulnerable episode, I take you on a journey through one of the most profound realizations of my shadow work practice—uncovering the feeling of irrelevance that has shaped my life in ways I never fully understood. It all started with two back-to-back intuitive readings, both revealing the same message: something happened when I was 12 years old that left a deep imprint on my...

In this episode of You Are Them Now , we’re diving deep into one of the hardest truths to accept — the idea that life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you. I know, it sounds cliché when you’re in the middle of chaos, heartbreak, or yet another plot twist you didn’t ask for. But what if I told you there is purpose in the mess? That even when it feels like the Universe is snatching things...

Everyone talks about “stepping into your highest self” like it’s as easy as flipping a switch—but let’s be real… that’s bullshit. Becoming them isn’t just about deciding to be different. It’s about unlearning, unraveling, and sitting in the discomfort of breaking old patterns that have kept you stuck. In this episode, I get raw and real about what this process actually looks like—the deep shadow w...

 In this episode of You Are Them Now , Ashley LaButte dives into the heavy but crucial topic of shame—what it is, how it operates as a form of self-oppression, and why we often blame ourselves for feeling it. Discover how shame keeps you small and hidden by suppressing your authentic self and how to start breaking free from its grip. With personal stories and powerful insights, this episode is you...

Have you ever felt disconnected from your body, like your mind and body are living separate lives? For so long, I protected myself by staying in my head, avoiding the emotions stored within me. My body held onto past fears, discomfort, and self-judgment, making it hard to feel safe in my own skin. In this episode, I dive deep into why so many of us struggle with feeling safe in our bodies, the sig...

Ever find yourself spiraling in overthinking, completely disconnected from your intuition? That’s exactly where I was when I created this meditation. I had journaled about something deeply personal, realizing I was stuck in my head and suppressing emotions that needed to be felt. Instead of staying in that loop, I decided to make this meditation to guide myself—and now you—back into the body, wher...

Today on You Are Them Now, we’re tackling something that holds so many of us back—self-trust. How often do you second-guess yourself, only to later realize your gut was right all along? Or maybe you find yourself constantly seeking outside validation, afraid of making the "wrong" choice? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down:  ✨ Why you struggle...

Meditation is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a proven way to reclaim your peace, improve focus, and connect with your true self. In this episode of You Are Them Now , we’re exploring the science behind meditation and its profound impact on your mind, body, and emotional well-being. Did you know meditation can literally rewire your brain, boosting areas responsible for self-awareness and redu...

 In this episode of You Are Them Now , we tackle a challenge so many of us face: sticking to our goals when the initial excitement fades. Did you know there’s even a National Quitters Day? It’s the day most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions—but not you! Join me, Ashley LaButte, as we dive into strategies to keep you committed to your goals all year long. We’ll discuss the power of revisi...

In this episode of You Are Them Now , we dive into the world of branding and alignment with special guest Melanie, the powerhouse behind The Digital Touch. Melanie specializes in helping female entrepreneurs go from hot mess to hell yes by creating clarity in their branding and designing custom websites that attract and convert dream clients. Whether you're looking for a total brand transform...

Welcome to the first episode of You Are Them Now ! Formerly known as Power Up Yourself , this rebranded podcast is here to inspire, empower, and challenge you to align with your highest self. In this episode, I share the story behind the name change and why You Are Them Now feels so perfectly aligned with where I am in my journey. From a transformative breathwork session that revealed the name to...

In this bittersweet final episode of Power Up Yourself , Ashley LaButte reflects on the incredible journey of personal growth, self-love, and empowerment that this podcast has represented. As she prepares to rebrand and step into the next chapter with her new podcast, You Are Them Now , Ashley shares a powerful and heartfelt practice to close out this era: writing a letter to your future self. She...

In this episode of Power Up Yourself , Ashley LaButte shares a powerful realization from a recent mindset coaching call that hit her hard. She dives deep into the harsh, negative phrases we often tell ourselves—and challenges us to question why we allow such harmful self-talk to live rent-free in our minds. Would you ever say those cruel words to a friend? If not, why are you saying them to yourse...

In this episode of Power Up Yourself , Ashley LaButte explores the transformative power of feeling your emotions instead of suppressing them. Sharing a personal experience during an embodiment practice, She reflects on how she’s used laughter to mask deeper emotions like grief and sadness, and how societal expectations have conditioned us to avoid "unacceptable" feelings. Through raw hon...