[WELLNESS & INNOVATION] Ep. 471 How Genetic Testing & Peptides Can Personalize Your Health with Lindsey Strong
This week, Ash is joined by Lindsey Strong, founder of Designer Genes Co, for an eye-opening conversation about the power of genetic testing, personalized health, and the rising role of peptides in modern wellness. Lindsey shares her own health journey and explains how DNA testing provides a far more complete picture than traditional blood work, uncovering everything from food sensitivities to hormonal pathways. Together, they explore how understanding genetic predispositions can transform wellness into a proactive and intentional practice rather than a reactive one. The discussion also dives into the often-overlooked roles of histamines and peptides. Lindsey explains how histamines impact not just allergies but also brain chemistry, sleep, and anxiety, particularly in the wake of COVID. She then demystifies peptides, small amino acid chains that play a key role in healing and recovery while cutting through the hype to share their real benefits and safe uses. By combining peptide therapy with DNA-based insights, Lindsey shows how listeners can embrace a holistic approach to health, reclaim energy, and create lasting balance. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why genetic testing reveals deeper health insights than traditional blood tests. How DNA data can guide personalized wellness plans. The surprising role histamines play in mood, sleep, and post-COVID health. What peptides are, how they work, and why media myths often miss the mark. Strategies for safely incorporating peptides into your health routine. How DNA testing and peptide therapy together create a holistic path to optimal wellness. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Lindsey Strong Website: https://thedesignergenesco.com/genomics Body by Design Blueprint: https://thedesignergenesco.com/bbd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignergenesco/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS] Ep. 470 The Art of Love & Lasting Connection with Arielle Ford
This week, Ash is joined by Arielle Ford, love alchemist and best-selling author, for a heartfelt conversation about love, intimacy, and what it takes to create thriving relationships. Arielle shares her view of love as an art form, reminding us that each person is the artist of their own experiences. She reads a moving poem that frames love as a choice and daily practice, rooted in forgiveness, commitment, and truth-telling. Together, they explore the challenges of modern relationships, from choosing generous partners to navigating the decline of intimacy in today’s culture, and the importance of building emotional and physical safety. The conversation highlights Wabi Sabi Love, the practice of finding beauty in imperfections and embracing quirks with creativity instead of expecting change. With insights from relationship experts like John Gottman and Harville Hendrix, Arielle and Ash discuss early warning signs of unhealthy dynamics, the need for value alignment, and why compromise, not efficiency is the foundation of lasting connection. They also explore how communication, truth-telling, and a willingness to forgive are essential for sustaining long-term love. Listeners are introduced to practices like “feelingizations” and reminded of the Harvard study proving that love and friendship not money or fame are the strongest predictors of happiness and longevity. The episode closes with a spotlight on Arielle’s new novel, The Love Thief, a romantic spiritual thriller that brings her wisdom on love to life in a fast-paced, engaging story. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why love is both an art form and a daily practice. The role of forgiveness, truth, and commitment in lasting relationships. How to recognize deal breakers and red flags early on. The beauty of Wabi Sabi Love and embracing imperfections. Why communication and compromise matter more than efficiency. Insights from experts on warning signs of relationship struggles. How love and friendship not money are key to a fulfilling life. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Arielle Ford Order The Love Thief Book here: https://www.arielleford.com/the-love-thief/ Website: https://www.arielleford.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleford_author/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArielleFordFanPage/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[ENTREPRENEURSHIP & WELLNESS] Ep. 472 How to Build a Purpose-Driven Business & Legacy with Bill & Theresa Armour
This week, Ash is joined by Bill and Theresa Armour, the visionary founders of Burke Williams Spa and pioneers in bringing European-style spa sophistication to the United States. Bill and Theresa share their inspiring journey from newlyweds to entrepreneurs, reflecting on the challenges, sacrifices, and lessons that shaped their mission of creating a sanctuary for healing and restoration. They open up about the importance of aligning personal and business values, the role of faith and family in guiding decisions, and how their shared vision has grown into a multi-location brand that impacts lives far beyond its walls. But that’s just the beginning. Together, they explore the realities of running a business as a couple, from balancing different personalities to navigating client demands, hiring with intention, and leading through crises like the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic. With candor and wisdom, Bill and Theresa reveal how vulnerability, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership can sustain both a thriving company and a meaningful life. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Bill and Theresa transformed a dream into one of America’s most renowned spa brands. Why aligning personal values with business goals creates lasting success. Strategies for navigating entrepreneurship as a couple with different strengths. How to hire and develop employees with a focus on growth and adaptability. Lessons in resilience from weathering economic downturns and industry challenges. Why purpose, family, and faith are essential to building a lasting legacy. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Bill and Theresa Armour Website: https://www.burkewilliams.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/burke_williams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BurkeWilliamsSpa Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[WELLNESS & EMPOWERMENT] Ep. 468 Breaking the Stigma & Reclaiming Your Voice with Allie Mazur
This week, Ash is joined by Allie Mazur, the founder of Beyond Herpes, for a deeply moving and empowering conversation about navigating life with genital herpes, redefining self-worth, and cultivating healthy relationships through vulnerability and truth. Allie shares her personal experience of contracting HSV-1 genitally at 23, a time when her values, identity, and sense of belonging were turned upside down. Through heartbreak, fear, and silence, she found the courage to speak out and build a global platform dedicated to dismantling shame, educating others, and showing that life after diagnosis can be full of connection, intimacy, and joy. But the episode goes far beyond herpes. Ash and Allie dive into the emotional weight of societal stigma, the nuances of disclosure, and the path toward radical self-acceptance. From navigating dating with authenticity to breaking toxic relationship cycles, Allie offers tools that can transform not only your relationship with your body but also your approach to communication, intimacy, and empowerment. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, feared rejection, or felt alone in your health journey, this episode will remind you of your strength, your voice, and your right to love and be loved, just as you are. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Allie turned a life-altering diagnosis into a movement of empowerment and education. The truth about HSV-1 and HSV-2, and how common herpes actually is. How to navigate herpes disclosures with potential partners with confidence and clarity. Strategies for managing outbreaks, reducing triggers, and supporting your immune system naturally. How to rewrite your sexual values and boundaries after a diagnosis. Why shame thrives in silence and how to reclaim your power by speaking your truth. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Allie Mazur Website: https://www.livebeyondherpes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie_beyond/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliemazur/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
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[BRAND BUILDING] Ep. 467 How to Turn Personal Adversity into PR Gold with Danielle Sabrina
This week, Ash is joined by Danielle Sabrina, founder of Society22 PR and a leading voice in brand strategy and media relations, for a powerful conversation on resilience, storytelling, and building a standout personal brand. Danielle shares her inspiring journey, from high school dropout and teen mom to financial advisor and eventually, PR powerhouse. Her story is a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and using life’s toughest moments as fuel for long-term success. Ash and Danielle explore how personal adversity can be a gateway to discovering your unique voice and how that voice can be leveraged to shape your narrative and career. Danielle shares behind-the-scenes strategies for crafting compelling pitches, getting featured in major media, and using thought leadership to drive business growth. Ash also opens up about her own viral campaign turned media story, offering real-life proof of how purpose-driven storytelling can open doors you never imagined. If you're looking to build credibility, amplify your voice, and take control of your brand's presence, this episode is filled with actionable tools you won’t want to miss. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Danielle turned early life adversity into entrepreneurial fuel. Why storytelling is the most powerful PR tool you have. How to craft pitches that actually capture media attention. The do’s and don’ts of thought leadership and building trust with your audience. Practical ways to refine your social media presence and elevate your brand image. How to use PR to land big opportunities like getting into major retailers. Why investing in your personal brand is essential in today’s market. Visit shopify.com/youturn and only pay $1 for your first month's trial. Connect with Danielle Sabrina Website: https://www.society22pr.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/daniellesabrina7/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/society22pr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellesabrinaofficial/ Connect with Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/ Want to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand? Ashley’s team at Wise Whisper Agency offers a done-with-you method to get your signature talk written and booked and it's helped more than 100 clients onto the TEDx stage! Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/speak
Join our host Ashley Stahl each week for conversations with the world's top business, branding and psychology experts to help you amplify your success in work and life!
As an international bestselling author and the CEO of Wise Whisper, an agency that's helped more than 100 clients craft their motivational speeches and land a spot on the stage of their dreams, Ashley pulls both mystical and practical information out of every guest that you can leave each episode with lasting tools to build your brand and career (whether in corporate or as an entrepreneur!).
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life-- the choice to keep coming home to your truest self. When she's not podcasting, she's walking her german shepherd Jupiter, having snaccidents with funfetti cupcakes, or helping her clients at Wise Whisper Agency craft stories that captivate audiences, instill a sense of awe, and heal humanity.
Stages Wise Whisper clients have been booked on include the World Business Executive Coaching Summit, C200, Small Business Explo, South By Southwest (SXSW), Monetize Your Expertise Summit, People 1st, Corporate World Intelligence, coaching.com, and TEDx. In fact, Wise Whisper's helped more than 100 clients specifically land their spot on the TEDx stage with nearly 100% success.
If you're ready to become a professional speaker, land your spot on some of the world's biggest stages, and skyrocket your personal brand, connect. with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency-- visit WiseWhisperAgency.com to learn more.
Ashley's book and show, both called YOU TURN, are devoted to helping you make meaningful "You Turns" in your life, defined as critical moments of transformation when you become radically honest with yourself about some core area of your life that isn't working the way you want it to - and decide to finally make a transformation change.
It's time to conquer your fears, up your confidence, and create the business or brand you envision...without taking life too seriously.
If you are ready to become a professional speaker and skyrocket your personal brand, connect with Ashley's team at Wise Whisper Agency to get your signature talk written and booked on stage... Head over to WiseWhisperAgency.com/Speak
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