Your Southern Lesbian

In this episode of Your Southern Lesbian, Ashley Hydrick dives back into the exciting world of lesbian dating and how to meet women in all kinds of places. Picking up from last week, Ashley gives you 10 more ways to find love (or at least a fun date)! From LGBTQ cruises to book clubs, drag theater, pottery classes, and even spiritual communities, there's something here for everyone. Of course ther...

🌈 Dear Aubrey, for Christmas I would like… a wife. Gorgeous, funny, kind, witty, healthy, and moving at my pace, please and thank you. In this episode of Your Southern Lesbian, Ashley sits down with LA-based Intuitive Coach, spiritual guide, and quantum life mentor Aubrey Kapree (@its.your.universe) to talk about what it really takes to call in healthy love – and why so many of us keep attracting...

Welcome back, y'all! I'm Ashley, Your Southern Lesbian, and I’m thrilled to have you here for yet another fun episode. This week, we continue our journey of discovering places to meet other women-loving-women. In the last two episodes, we gave y'all a bunch of suggestions, and today, we're bringing you ten more! From the infamous Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Springs to quirky speed dating stories a...

Happy Halloween, y'all! We're in our final week of our October theme of 40 Ways to meet other lesbians. This week's list includes: Gaming groups: Lesbian gaming communities and online platforms. Dance classes: Salsa, ballroom, and other dance classes. Networking events: LGBTQ+ business networking. Gardening groups: Queer women's gardening groups and community gardens. Political activism: Getting i...

In Episode 19, host Ashley Hydrick returns to talk about the real challenges of lesbian dating, sharing lessons learned and practical advice on overcoming fear, building courage, and recognizing red flags. After hearing from the community, Ashley dives into the hurdles many face in dating due to the fear of getting hurt and how her personal growth journey has transformed her dating life. She refle...

Hey y’all — it’s Ashley Hydrick, your Southern Lesbian, coming to you from London and Charleston. 👋 This week we’re talking about how we self-sabotage love and relationships — especially for Gen-X lesbians navigating dating, boundaries, and emotional healing. I share stories about being both the “Nice Girl” who gives too much and the “Free Girl” who stays too busy, and how both are just fear in d...

Discover how to create authentic connections, embrace your fears, and navigate the delicate balance of independence and collaboration. Ashley Hydrick shares personal insights, stories, and practical tools to help you open your heart and let love in without losing yourself. Quote of the Day: * Rumi: "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself tha...

Welcome back, y’all! This week on *Your Southern Lesbian*, I’m your host, Ashley Hydrick, diving into the art of manifesting love, success, and personal growth. Whether you're gathered with family for Thanksgiving or just enjoying your Thursday, we're exploring what it means to unlock your full potential and create a life you love. ✨ **What’s Inside This Episode?** - The importance of feeling sup...

Hitting dead-end after dead-end in your your same ol' dating pool and considering relocating? In Episode 23 of *Your Southern Lesbian*, Ashley Hydrick dives into the complexities of relocation, relationships, and trusting your intuition. Inspired by a listener's question, Ashley reflects on her own experiences moving from South Carolina to Los Angeles, and ultimately to London. She shares: - Why s...

* Introduction: Discusses the impact of political unrest on personal well-being and transitions to the theme of rethinking family values. * What Drives You?: Explores the concept of being "pushed by pain until pulled by a vision," discussing the importance of having a clear vision and goals. * The Impact of Childhood Beliefs: Examines how childhood experiences and beliefs shape our adult lives and...

Acast Description 🌈Ashley Hydrick—your favorite Southern Lesbian—shares how to protect your peace, raise your energy, and attract the love you want without chasing it. This heartfelt, funny episode explores gratitude, energy hygiene, and becoming a lighthouse for love instead of a sword. Includes two journal prompts to help you align your energy and call in love that feels vivid, alive, and unden...

Welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian! In Episode 25, Ashley dives into the complexities of relationships, drawing inspiration from a quote by Martha Beck: "When something's not working, don't do it harder." Ashley explores the idea of bending and being malleable within a relationship, while also recognizing when it's time to walk away. Key topics discussed: The importance of open and honest commu...

Hey y’all, welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian with Ashley Hydrick! Merry Christmas Eve—or Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus! 🎄✨ In this special holiday minisode, Ashley shares her top tips for navigating holiday stress, whether you're back in the family fold, celebrating with friends, or spending it solo. From mapping your energy to setting boundaries (politely excusing yourself to "pee" w...

In this empowering episode of *Your Southern Lesbian*, host Ashley Hydrick explores the beauty of self-reflection, personal growth, and following your passions as we enter the New Year. Ashley offers a refreshing take on starting the year by honoring your own timing, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing authentic growth. Key topics include: - Why the Gregorian calendar might not align with y...

Welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian with your host, Ashley Hydrick! In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Ashley tackles the question many of us avoid: Why aren’t you dating? Drawing from her personal experiences, including years of self-reflection and learning after painful breakups, Ashley explores: The stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck. How to recognize and move past fear-based p...

Hey y’all, it’s Ashley —  Your Southern Lesbian. This week, we’re talking about that sneaky little habit called  overgiving  — you know, when you pour all your love, energy, and time into someone and forget to keep a little for yourself. Whether you’re dating, healing, or trying to slow things down with your next Broomhilda, this episode is about building  healthy, balanced rel...

Welcome back to "Your Southern Lesbian" podcast with your host, Ashley Hydrick! This week, we have a new theme song to kick off our episode and so much to catch up on. Join me as I share my recent adventures in Los Angeles, where I lived for 24 years working in production and visual effects. It's been a heartwarming return filled with deep connections and touching synchronicities, including a surp...

Welcome back, y'all! In this episode of "Your Southern Lesbian," Ashley Hydrick talks about the transformative power of looking and feeling your best, whether you're out and about in the South or across the pond in the UK. Join Ashley as she delves into self-sabotaging behaviors that can hold us back, like perfectionism and procrastination, and shares tips on overcoming them. Plus, Ashley gives ad...

Welcome back, y’all! In this heartfelt and raw episode, Ashley Hydrick dives deep into the connection between suppressed trauma and its impact on lesbian dating and relationships. Drawing from her personal experiences and insights from Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Ashley explores how unlearning unhealthy patterns can transform your love life and deepen connections. From growing up in the conserva...

Hey y'all, it's Ashley, Your Southern Lesbian! No dancing today—just some real talk. The past few months have been rough, and if you're feeling it too, you're not alone. 💜 In this episode, we dive deep into: ✨ Why sensitive, deep-feeling people are struggling right now ✨ How life keeps "life-ing" and what to do about it ✨ The power of intuition, energy shifts, and the "Ascension Process" ✨ Ru...

Why do we keep dating people who can’t meet us halfway? Ashley gets real about emotional availability, self-worth, and the lessons the universe keeps sending until we finally choose better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey y'all! In this cozy outdoor episode (complete with unexpected British weather and flight patterns), Ashley takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on her childhood crushes, early inspirations, and the absence of visible lesbian role models in the 70s. From crushing on Cher and Olivia Newton-John to discovering the power of Cyndi Lauper and Madonna, Ashley reminisces about growing up with lim...

In this episode 12 of "Your Southern Lesbian" podcast, host Ashley Hydrick dives into the weird vibes of the week and how to navigate through them. Ashley shares her thoughts on trusting your intuition, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. She talks about the importance of forming your own opinions before sharing them with friends and family, and the power of solo travel to open y...

🎥 Hollywood, we need to talk. Why do lesbian characters always die, end up heartbroken, or mysteriously disappear by the end of the movie? 🤨 Host Ashley Hydrick takes a deep (and hilarious) dive into the frustrating history of tragic lesbian endings in film and TV. From Bound to High Art to Carol to Ammonite, to modern shows like Killing Eve, she unpacks why we rarely get the happy endings we de...

Hey y’all, it’s Ashley — Your Southern Lesbian — and this week’s episode gets real. **Spoiler alert--it DOES have a happy ending, and there's no scary talk here. I'm ok, y'all. ** After a quiet season on the channel, I’m sharing why I went off the radar for a bit. I recently faced a breast health scare that had me keeping things close to the chest (literally and figuratively). In this episode, I o...