Called and Curious

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Ever felt like you didn’t belong — like an alien trying to shine light in a world that feels a little darker every October?  Me too. In this episode of Called & Curious , I share the story of what happened when our team showed up at a community Trunk-or-Treat dressed as gree...

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Grab your coffee and your emotional support stuffy — because this one’s not light and fluffy. In this episode, I’m sharing the story I didn’t want to tell — the breaking, the failing forward, and how God used both my tears and neuroscience to start rebuilding me from the inside...

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Ever feel like your brain’s been shaken like a snow globe? Thoughts swirling, emotions flying, peace nowhere in sight? In this signature Called & Curious episode, Ashriel unpacks the Snow Globe Reset — a faith-meets-neuroscience way to calm your body, refocus your mind, and...

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. You know that strange moment when time slows down and everything feels weirdly familiar — like you’ve been here before? Science says 63% of us have felt it. But what if it’s more than a brain glitch? In this episode of Called & Curious , we’re talking about déjà vu — what’s...

Ever feel like your life is full of “shoulds” and impossibilities? Like you’ve been carrying heavy lists, doubts, or dreams that feel just out of reach? In this episode of Called & Curious , you’ll step into a story — a field glowing with orbs of possibility, each one holding a God-planted dream. And here’s the twist: the way to claim those dreams isn’t through striving. It’s through breaking,...

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan—sometimes it’s spring break with the flu, or vertigo showing up right when you’re trying to create something meaningful. But what if those hard, messy, unexpected moments didn’t have to steal your joy? In this episode, I’m sharing two real stories from my own life—one where our family trip didn’t look anything like we imagined, and another where I tried to re...

Ever wonder if you’re the only mom losing it in Target, yelling at your kids, or too tired for anything more? You’re not. In this pajama-party style episode, Michelle Grosser (host of Alive and Well ) joins me to tackle awkward mom questions, toddler meltdowns, burnout, and faith over fear — with laughter, neuroscience, and practical tools to reset. Get cozy, grab your coffee, and lean in, because...

What do bubbler Christmas lights, brain science, and Jesus have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Called and Curious, we talk about what happens when fear, doubt, or lies sneak in and cut off your connection to God’s love. (Spoiler: it doesn’t mean the whole day is ruined.)  With a story about my childhood obsession with those bubbling Christmas lights, we’ll explore how brain pat...

(Not Narnia, But Close Enough.) Because sometimes the most ordinary invitations carry the most extraordinary reminders. The other day, my neighbor texted me out of the blue: “Hey Ash, want to meet me at the lamppost?” And you better believe I said yes. What happened next wasn’t magical Narnia, but it was light-filled, warm, and soul-refreshing. Sitting under that steady glow, I realized how much w...

I'm ready to MOVE MY THOUGHTS with SMRM - Click HERE ! Ever feel like your thoughts are everywhere — from mom guilt spirals to endless what-ifs? Welcome to Called and Curious , the faith + neuroscience + story podcast that helps you reset your thoughts, calm your body, inspire curiosity, and renew your mind in Christ. I’m Ashriel — a Jesus-loving, self-proclaimed, personal trainer for thought...

Get your weekly faith-filled neuroscience tools to stop stress hijacks, rewire your brain, and reclaim peace through God’s design. Okay, friend, let me tell you about the time I got ambushed by the “monkey mafia” in Costa Rica. 🐒😂 What started as a funny story turned into the perfect picture of what happens when stress sneaks in and hijacks our minds. Neuroscientists call it an amygdala hijack —...

Have you ever been rejected? Did you like it? The truth is, nothing about rejection feels good.  It opens the door for the whispers of doubt and and the enemy has a hay-day! He desperately wants you to believe you are not enough and to not press forward. And he will try to destroy your purpose and dreams and he will use unlikely sources. Rejection is something we all have to deal with at some poin...

Someone handed me a plant and I almost cried .  Not because I was happy, but because it seemed like one more thing I had to take care of and I was already drowning in overwhelm. This plant too was on its way to die; I just knew it. But what do we do when we’re struggling like me and that plant? What do we do when everything seems impossible and we’re doomed—all hope is gone? I want to take you on...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wondering how to find joy and connection in the chaos?  If so, you’re not alone! In this episode of the Called and Curious podcast, I’m sharing the power of engaging in an unexpected hobby that is a game-changer! As Christian women, we often juggle the demands of motherhood, work, and our spiritual lives, leaving little room for self-...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of negativity, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges?  It’s so easy to let grumbling seep into our daily conversations and thoughts, isn’t it? I know it is for me, and it's normal. But there's also another way... What if I told you there’s a straightforward directive from the Bible that cuts through all the noise and offers a transformativ...

Have you ever felt that familiar flutter of nervousness before a moment and wished you could avoid the insecurity and doubt that comes with it? Today, we’re exploring a transformative brain hack that has the power to change the way you experience nervousness—curious yet? We all know that familiar flutter in our stomachs, that rush of adrenaline that signals something important is about to happen....

Have you ever noticed how children sometimes worry about things that seem so silly to us? I found myself reflecting on this during a recent bike ride with my family. My son was anxious about something so important to him and it struck me how similar our worries are as adults. We often approach God with our anxieties, clutching them tightly like a child holding onto their favorite toy. But what if...

In this final episode of our series, “Awakening the Unconscious,” we’re diving into something that could totally change your life. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this! We’re chatting about how our experiences shape our beliefs and actions. Ever felt like a single piece of criticism made you want to hide away?   You’re not alone!  We all have those moments where negative feedback can knock the w...

Let’s do some personal training for your thought patterns today! We’re diving into the second episode of our Awakening the Unconscious series, where we peel back the “unconsicous” curtain on the things that drive our behaviors. Today, we’re exploring a powerful yet often overlooked unconscious driver: our 3 ENVIRONMENTS . As your Christian brain coach and personal trainer for thought patterns, I’m...

Welcome my called and curious friends! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on something super fascinating: the unconscious drivers that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions— often without us even knowing it . I’m your host, Ashriel, and I can’t wait to dive into this with you! Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the same old patterns, unsure why you can’t seem to make the c...

Welcome to the Called and Curious Podcast! I am so excited for today’s episode because we have an interview with the inspiring Brooke Rozzie, founder of the Faithfully Nourished Community . Join us for a deep dive into health, wellness, and the importance of embracing our bodies as integral parts of our faith journey.  A Must Listen : In a world where women often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, an...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the need to control every aspect of your life? Do perfectionism and the pressure to achieve leave you exhausted and unfulfilled? In this episode, gear up for the internal battle many of us face between trying to control everything and the liberating act of surrendering to God. Using the metaphor of arm wrestling, we chat about how the struggle can drain your...

Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your prayers truly matter?  You’re not alone. Many of us grapple with feelings of doubt and impatience, especially when we’re waiting for answers that seem to take forever to arrive. In this episode, let’s have a real conversation about the significance of prayer and the rituals that accompany it, using my experience with a new shiny, overwhelming c...

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying around a backpack full of worries, fears, and doubts that you carry into your moments and they just weigh you down?  Trust me, we’ve all been there! But what if I told you that true transformation—mind, body, and spirit— is possible , and it starts from the inside out?  In this episode, we’re going to journey into the world of holistic fitness, and let me te...

There’s a feast for your thoughts in this episode we chat about consuming the not-so-delicious topic of complaints. Today you’re getting your personal trainer for thought patterns’ one-stop guide to navigating social complaining and what’s going on in your brain and how to shift! 🍽 🧠 Picture This : you receive an invitation to the fanciest dinner party in town, only to find yourself surrounded by...