Feeling off track halfway through the week? This Midweek Moment is your reminder that it’s okay to pause, reflect, and course correct.

In this episode of Ash to Dusk, Ashley shares a candid reflection on slowing down in the middle of a busy week, questioning identity, and giving yourself permission to evolve. From childhood lessons about work ethic and maturity to adult seasons of asking “Who am I now?”—this episode is for the woman who feels like she no longer fits where she used to.

You’ll hear encouragement to stop forcing yourself into old roles, sit with uncertainty, and reconnect with what truly excites you—without guilt or pressure. This episode also ties into the I AM Wellness Edit, highlighting how caring for yourself physically and emotionally starts with believing you are worthy of it.

If you’re navigating change, growth, or a season of transition, this Midweek Moment will help you reset, reflect, and finish the week with clarity and intention.

✨ Topics covered:

• Midweek reset and course correction
• Identity shifts and personal growth
• Feeling different and embracing evolution
• Work ethic, purpose, and self-worth
• Giving yourself permission to dream again

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In today’s episode of Ash to Dusk, we’re slowing the noise down and talking about something that affects all of us: how much power we give away when we react instead of respond.

From new dietary guidelines and political headlines to leadership decisions, health scares, and everyday stress, it’s easy to feel pulled in a hundred directions emotionally. Ashley shares a deeply personal perspective shaped by more than a decade in school nutrition leadership, her own health journey, and the reality of navigating guidance that is often confusing, politicized, or emotionally charged.

This conversation isn’t about debating policy or telling you what to believe. It’s about learning how to pause, separate fact from fear, and take your power back so you can make decisions that actually support your body, your peace, and your life.

You’ll hear:

• Why reacting to headlines drains your energy and clarity
• How population-level guidelines differ from personal health needs
• What Ashley learned from navigating conflicting medical opinions
• Why clarity, not control, is the foundation of wellness and leadership
• How to stop outsourcing your peace and start trusting yourself again

This episode also shares the heart behind the I AM Wellness Edit, a free weekly resource curated by registered dietitians to help you build a healthier lifestyle without overwhelm, politics, or clickbait.

If you’re craving steadiness, clarity, and a calmer way forward in a loud world, this episode is for you.

✨ Stay close. We’re building something meaningful—thoughtfully and intentionally.

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This Midweek Moment is imperfect, cozy, and real — just like the season you might be in right now.

In today’s episode, I’m recording from my living room with a blanket, a phone on a tripod, and about twenty minutes before my kids get off the bus. And honestly, that’s exactly the point.

We’re talking about goal setting, especially the kind of goals that scare you a little. The dreams that feel exciting one minute and overwhelming the next. The ones that make you question yourself and wonder if you’re doing the right thing.

I share why feeling doubt and anxiety doesn’t mean you’re failing — it actually means you’re stepping into something new. We talk about how your circumstances, where you live, and the resources you have all impact your journey — and why comparing your path to someone else’s isn’t helpful or fair.

I also share more about the launch of The I AM Wellness Edit, a new free wellness resource curated by dietitians and myself, designed to help you set realistic, sustainable goals without burnout.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about the goals you set for this year, this episode is your reminder to slow down, refocus, and take the next right step.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why your goals should scare you
• How to map your dream into realistic steps
• Why comparison steals momentum
• How to finish your week strong with one intentional action

Visit ashleymorena.com to read The I AM Wellness Edit and sign up for the free goal-setting resource shared in this episode.