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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
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Ashley Kelsch
5
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
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Ashley Kelsch
16
3
Signal Over Noise, But Make it Pleasure
How a simple business principle became my guide to finding calm in the crazy
Sep 11
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Ashley Kelsch
10
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
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Ashley Kelsch
6
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
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Ashley Kelsch
27
2
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
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Ashley Kelsch
13
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
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Ashley Kelsch
22
10
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
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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
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Ashley Kelsch
14
3
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
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Ashley Kelsch
7
29:06
The Midlife Lie: Why 40+ Is When Life Actually Begins
Listen now | Debunking the biggest lie about midlife: that your best years are behind you. Discover why your 40s are actually when your mind is finally…
Jun 15
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Ashley Kelsch
9
24:19
I Had It All, Remember?
A candid reflection on success at 20 vs wisdom at 40+, and why the 'too late' narrative about midlife dreams needs to be unfucked
Jun 10
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Ashley Kelsch
14
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