PT 1 - Becoming a Woman of Wellness: The Silent Struggle

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Break Free with Ashley Winston, Ashley kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month with a much-needed conversation about the quiet pain many women carry behind the scenes—especially within faith-based spaces. Drawing from her experience as a spiritual leader and mentor, she opens up about the mental health crisis she’s witnessed firsthand among high-capacity women who love God but are silently battling anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.

From religious coping to high-functioning burnout, Ashley peels back the layers of stigma and shame that often keep us from seeking the support we truly need. She speaks candidly about avoidance masked as faith and challenges the harmful narratives that mislabel mental health needs as self-sabotage or a lack of discipline.

With spiritual wisdom and practical encouragement, Ashley reminds us that Jesus is still the Healer—but healing often requires humility, support, therapy, and intentional steps. She begins laying the foundation for what it truly means to become a woman of wellness—not just in theory, but in real life.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed or like you're breaking while still managing to "keep it all together," this episode will meet you right where you are. It's for the woman who’s tired of pretending, tired of pushing, and finally ready to pursue real wellness—from the inside out.

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