Ashley Southard is a devoted military widow, mother, and fierce truth-teller whose story has touched hearts across the internet. After losing her husband who died serving our country, Ashley has shared not just her grief but also her incredible path of healing, rediscovery, and standing strong in her values. Now navigating new love, motherhood, and the delicate balance of honoring her late husband while embracing the future, Ashley offers a raw, graceful look at what it means to keep living and loving after unimaginable loss.

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Alex Rutkay is the founder of City Mouse, a community-driven lifestyle brand born from the belief that it’s never too late to begin again. After ditching the pressure of perfect timelines and traditional definitions of success, Alex leaned into reinvention and built something magnetic. Whether it’s fashion, friendship, or finding your footing in your 30s and beyond, she reminds us that growth doesn't expire, and sometimes getting off track is exactly what gets you where you're meant to be.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Abigail from Sol Therapy. A licensed therapist, educator, and somatic guide who helps people reconnect with their bodies and rewrite the old narratives stored in their nervous systems. Together, we explore what it really means to befriend your nervous system, why healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself, and how early life experiences shape the way we view safety, connection, and love as adults.

This one’s for anyone who’s been told they’re “too sensitive,” anyone who’s felt stuck in anxiety cycles, or anyone who just wants to understand their body a little better. Abigail breaks down the science behind polyvagal theory and regulation in a way that feels gentle, accessible, and soul-affirming. If you've been trying to heal by force, this episode is a permission slip to soften and start from love.

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This solo episode is a love letter to anyone who’s ever felt behind. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?” this one’s for you. Macaile peels back the layers of timelines, comparison traps, and societal standards to remind you that you are exactly where you are meant to be. She shares how a seemingly random moment involving donuts (yes, really) led her to a massive realization about who she’s here to serve, what she’s building, and why it’s never too late to pivot, dream bigger, and come home to yourself. This episode is the lighthouse for anyone who’s felt lost in the fog. You’re not late. You’re right on time.

In this heart-led conversation, Macaile sits down with therapist, Lagree instructor, and military spouse Krys Cook to explore the nuanced journey of personal evolution. From navigating postpartum depression and marriage after deployment, to finding alignment in relationships and reclaiming your own identity, Krys shares with raw honesty and grounded wisdom.
Oh, and don’t miss the youngest guest appearance in Red Nail Energy history: Krys’ daughter, Rose, makes a cameo to remind us why it’s essential to know what you like and what you don’t. This episode is a mirror, a hug, and a nudge to prioritize yourself, even when life gets loud.

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Red Nail Energy started at rock bottom. It was my way of digging out of the dark when life didn’t look anything like I thought it would. One year later, this space has become a reminder that you don’t need to be chosen to be powerful. You already are.

This episode is a love note to my younger self and anyone who’s ever woken up asking, "What am I doing and how did I get here?" It’s about releasing the checklist version of success, choosing softness and strength at once, and learning to pivot with grace.

If this year has taught me anything, it’s that the plan might change, but your power never leaves. You just have to remember who you are.

In this episode, Broadway actor Josh Marin (Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Rent) takes center stage to explore what it really means to see yourself in the story. From the little boy in Dallas who found his voice after watching Josh perform, to the complexities of growing up in-between cultures, this conversation is all about belonging, human connection, and the transformative power of theater. We unpack his journey from aspiring artist to national touring stages, what it means to be an understudy for iconic roles, and how performing in Hamilton is both a personal and cultural milestone. It’s raw, powerful, and a reminder that representation isn’t just about visibility, it’s about being truly seen.

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In this episode, I sit down with photographer Maggie Grace to explore what it means to truly be seen, on both sides of the lens. We talk about the healing power of being witnessed without performance, the difference between chaos and safety in relationships, and how love that grounds you can feel foreign when you’ve spent a lifetime chasing validation. Maggie shares her journey of redefining connection, the lessons she’s learned while capturing people in their most vulnerable moments, and how a partnership rooted in presence changed so much for her. This conversation is a soft-focus portrait of healing, wholeness, and learning to choose peace over performance.

In this episode, Maggie references the book Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller

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