Buzz Kill

How Alcohol, Dopamine, and Human Giver Syndrome Are Drinking Women to Death

Nov 14 • 

Ashley Kelsch

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October 2025

When the Soul Says, “Bitch, Wake Up.”

Marie-Louise von Franz wrote, “Only when the eternal girl dies can the woman be born.” I think my body got the memo before I did.

Oct 31 • 

Ashley Kelsch

22

4

September 2025

Bras, Brain Rot, and the Internet Outrage Machine

In 48 hours: Liz Gilbert hot takes, death videos, and Jimmy Kimmel canceled. The internet rewards outrage; all I get is cognitive dissonance and brain…

Sep 25 • 

Ashley Kelsch

6

2

The Secrets Women Keep and Why We Should Tell On Ourselves

I won’t pretend to know what it feels like to pull at the thread of a decades-long marriage. I do know the fear of revealing what I’m really thinking…

Sep 20 • 

Ashley Kelsch

18

5

4

Signal Over Noise, But Make it Pleasure

How a simple business principle became my guide to finding calm in the crazy

Sep 11 • 

Ashley Kelsch

11

3

August 2025

Midlife and the ‘I Can’t Believe This Is My Life’ Moment

From shame and “shoulds” to momentum and meaning: making midlife count.

Aug 24 • 

Ashley Kelsch

6

1

27:14

Stress Training for Midlife: When Starting Over Isn't an Option

Midlife stress is layered: aging parents, teens, partners, money, health and no option to burn it all down & start over. The “fuck it, I’m out” approach…

Aug 17 • 

Ashley Kelsch

28

2

4

Is What You’re Getting Worth Grieving What You’re Not?

When “doing the work” in a relationship starts to feel like you’re the one getting worked.

Aug 8 • 

Ashley Kelsch

13

3

July 2025

When Your Soul Won't Stop Knocking: How My 40's Taught Me to Live an Erotic Life

What happens when you finally stop asking "Is this it?" and start asking "How can I live a life that feels full and turned on?"

Jul 22 • 

Ashley Kelsch

22

10

6

The Midlife Sex Revolution: Why Women Are Finally Getting What They Want With Dr. Holly Richmond

Watch now | The cultural moment that's redefining sexuality after 40

Jul 15 • 

Ashley Kelsch

12

55:56

June 2025

The Midlife Move: No Sudden Movements

And How Anne Lamott’s Advice to “Never Give Up” Is More Important Than Ever

Jun 30 • 

Ashley Kelsch

14

2

5

Unfucking the Hijack: What Getting Distracted is Actually Costing You

Listen now | The everyday distractions that seem normal are hijacking more than your time—they're costing you your peace, progress, and power

Jun 26 • 

Ashley Kelsch

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