246 | What I Would Tell My Younger Self: Breaking Free From What Your Life "Should" Look Like & Creating an Authentic Life That You Actually Love (ft: Ashley McDonald)

Today's episode is for the woman who has been feeling unfulfilled chasing what the world has been telling her to chase & follow. The job. The promotion. The big house. The income goal. Ash is a phenomenal woman & is a beautiful example of what it means to be willing to question all of the societal "shoulds", throw them all in the fire & create a genuine, authentic, intentional life & business. In today's episode, you'll hear about:what Ash would tell her 20 something selfhow to question & figure out what happiness ACTUALLY means to youwhy redefining success for yourself is so importanta few of her favorite inner child healing practicesI hope you enjoy tuning in!CONNECT WITH ASH |Ash McDonald is a Therapeutic Business Mentor helping high-achieving women simplify their businesses while increasing their profit. With years of experience as a therapist and entrepreneur, she’s passionate about guiding women through mindset shifts, emotional wellness, and business strategy to create more freedom, alignment, and success. Ash is the creator of Beyond Profit, a mastermind for seasoned business owners ready to streamline their offers, reclaim their time, and prevent burnout.When she’s not helping women transform their businesses, you’ll find her hiking with her three kids, living her dream nomadic lifestyle, and embracing the magic of spontaneous family adventures. Ash believes that success is about more than just profit—it’s about building a business that feels good and allows you to live a life you’re obsessed with.Ash's IGAsh's WebsiteAsh's Free Burnout BreakthroughACTIVATE: THE MEMBERSHIP |November's theme is ACTIVATING HIGH LEVEL DAILY HABITS! If you're ready to create healthy daily habits to step into your best self, join us!ACTIVATE is your all-in-one resource hub & spunky community of support, connecting a collective of women over one common goal: stepping into our power & becoming our best selves. Join ACTIVATE here!SUBMIT A QUESTION TO THE PODCAST |Ask Dev your question HERE.BREAKTHROUGH INTENSIVE |If you're looking for a one-time, quick breakthrough in one specific area of your life, this is for you! When you sign up, you'll complete a deep dive intake questionnaire & identify ONE specific goal you want us to focus on.This could be:breaking free from people pleasing, anxiety, stress, comparison, overthinking or creating healthy daily routines you'll stick to, feeling more clear in your direction, getting unstuck - whatever ONE big, amazing goal you want to focus on!DM me NEXT LEVEL to chat & see if this could be a great fit for you or book your breakthrough HERE!ABOUT FREE & WELL |Founded by licensed therapist & certified yoga instructor, Devoney Kodad, Free & Well partners up with 20-something women on their fierce pursuit of wellness, using therapeutic-based coaching to set free anxiety, uproot self doubt & sink safely into a space of healing.DISCLAIMERS |Recommendations shared in this episode are based on my own personal opinion. No content provided by Free & Well and/or on this show is a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. It is all purely for educational purposes and is not a replacement for medical, legal, or mental health advice. Please call 911 if you are in an emergency, the Access & Crisis Line if you are in a crisis at 888-724-7240 or contact a licensed mental health provider for mental health support. See full disclaimer here.