In the first episode of this heartfelt new series, we’re gently pulling back the curtain on a topic that many women quietly carry: daddy issues. So often dismissed, misunderstood, or reduced to stereotypes, the truth is far more layered—and far more personal.

This conversation isn’t about blame, but about impact. We’re exploring how absent or inconsistent fathers can leave invisible marks on our sense of self, our relationships, and the way we move through the world. And while men can experience this too, today we’re focusing on the emotional journey from a woman’s perspective.

I’ll share what it looked like for me to uncover my own daddy issues—and how simply acknowledging them became the first powerful step toward healing. This episode is an invitation to reflect, release, and begin to reconnect with parts of yourself you may not even realize were waiting to be seen.

In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley continues the discussion about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues.

As the episode unfolds, she highlights the often unspoken impact these conditions have on everyday life, identity, and womanhood. She also addresses the broader issue: the silence in our communities around reproductive health — and why it's time for mothers to talk to daughters, aunts to nieces, and women to each other.

This is the final episode of a two-part conversation that aims to educate, validate, and liberate. If you've ever struggled with your body or felt unseen in your health journey, this episode is for you.

In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley opens up about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues.

As the episode unfolds, she highlights the often unspoken impact these conditions have on everyday life, identity, and womanhood. She also addresses the broader issue: the silence in our communities around reproductive health — and why it's time for mothers to talk to daughters, aunts to nieces, and women to each other.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that aims to educate, validate, and liberate. If you've ever struggled with your body or felt unseen in your health journey, this episode is for you.