<![CDATA[Ashana | The Way Home: Podcast]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/s/the-reclamation-room-podcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rPhd!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F002b2fd7-99a9-4d78-903c-2e2a6f3c94c8_500x500.pngAshana | The Way Home: Podcasthttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/s/the-reclamation-room-podcastSubstackSat, 27 Jun 2026 10:09:32 GMT<![CDATA[From Ruin to Renaissance: A healing artist’s story of survival + revival]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/from-ruin-to-renaissance-a-healinghttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/from-ruin-to-renaissance-a-healingWed, 22 Apr 2026 17:40:33 GMTSomething magical happened on this episode. I hope you feel it as you listen in, and experience Stephanie’s creative gifts in real time!

]]><![CDATA[Why Closure Feels Out of Reach (and How to Actually Find It)]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/why-closure-feels-out-of-reach-andhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/why-closure-feels-out-of-reach-andFri, 10 Apr 2026 21:44:09 GMTMaking friends with your brain is a huge help when healing from difficult relationships. Once you understand how it works, you can begin to use that to your advantage and help guide the direction of your own thoughts. <3 Hope you enjoy this episode!

]]><![CDATA[The Art of Vulnerability: How to Build Trust with Your Therapist, Family, + Friends]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/the-art-of-vulnerability-how-to-buildhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/the-art-of-vulnerability-how-to-buildSat, 21 Mar 2026 22:05:48 GMTA cozy but raw chat. You’ll get to hear what it’s like to work with those who have experienced trauma, and how to lean into vulnerability when you’re processing your own. I hope you love this episode!

]]><![CDATA[Why Life Feels Harder Than It Should ]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/why-life-feels-harder-than-it-shouldhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/why-life-feels-harder-than-it-shouldTue, 10 Mar 2026 00:02:50 GMTYou know that feeling of just wanting to be “normal?” I’ve been sitting with that one a lot this week. I felt it for SO much of my childhood and early adult years. This episode is a reflection back on that, and digging into why.

]]><![CDATA[Reparenting Your Inner Child ...And Stop Feeling Lonely AF!]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/reparenting-your-inner-child-andhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/reparenting-your-inner-child-andTue, 24 Feb 2026 17:45:48 GMTHonesty and vulnerability abound in this episode. I hope you enjoy meeting Dr. K as much as I did - and be sure to check out her upcoming book release for Lonely AF!

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]]><![CDATA[Conversations That Bring You Back to Yourself]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/conversations-that-bring-you-backhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/conversations-that-bring-you-backThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:25:40 GMTSome conversations feel clean or “complete” when they end.
Others leave you replaying every word, wondering what just happened.. and why you suddenly doubt yourself.

In this episode, I talk about the invisible agreements happening underneath our conversations, why honesty creates safety, and how to put words to some of the moments you might start losing your footing. If you’ve ever walked away from talking to someone feeling confused instead of closer, this one might feel familiar. I hope it’s useful. <3

]]><![CDATA[Finding Clarity in the Chaos: How to Keep Perspective in the Midst of Pain]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/finding-clarity-in-the-chaos-howhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/finding-clarity-in-the-chaos-howWed, 11 Feb 2026 01:30:28 GMTThe episode that started a dear friendship. I hope you enjoy Malisa and her insights as much as I do :)

]]><![CDATA[From Victimhood to Victory: Breaking Free from the Dark Side of Hollywood]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/from-victimhood-to-victory-breakinghttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/from-victimhood-to-victory-breakingMon, 02 Feb 2026 23:07:14 GMTReal life conversations with child star Hilary Momberger Powers about the relational dynamics of self-love, addictions, perfectionism, and growing up in the public eye. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

]]><![CDATA[Confronting Memories: How Safety Shapes What We Recall]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/confronting-memories-how-safety-shapeshttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/confronting-memories-how-safety-shapesMon, 26 Jan 2026 05:26:37 GMTWhy do we sometimes remember things one way, then find out they happened another? Why do our loved ones sometimes have such differing memories when we went through the same things?? Let’s dive into that this week. I’d love to hear your feedback.

]]><![CDATA[Overcoming Through Connection: The Transformative Power of Radical Kindness]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/overcoming-through-connection-thehttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/overcoming-through-connection-theTue, 20 Jan 2026 17:16:34 GMTLove Melissa and the work she’s doing at Sage Hill Project! I hope you enjoy this episode and I can’t wait to launch the trailer for season 2!

]]><![CDATA[Expectations, Boundaries, and the Space Between Them]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/expectations-boundaries-and-the-spacehttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/expectations-boundaries-and-the-spaceThu, 08 Jan 2026 22:10:53 GMTA solo episode this week! Feel free to leave feedback, comments, and topic requests in the comments!

]]><![CDATA[Repatterning Trauma, Reclaiming Self-Trust: A Grounded Look at NLP]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/repatterning-trauma-reclaiming-selfhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/repatterning-trauma-reclaiming-selfTue, 06 Jan 2026 07:41:50 GMTMatt Johnson was a delight to have on the show. He has a really powerful (and moving) story, and so much wisdom to share that is rooted in personal experience and compassion. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did filming it!

]]><![CDATA[Healing Through Communication: “Undoctoring” Mental Health and Wellness]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/healing-through-communication-undoctoringhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/healing-through-communication-undoctoringWed, 31 Dec 2025 19:33:41 GMTOne of my 2025 top favorite episodes! This one was fun because I knew it might feel a little controversial, but there are many gems if you give it a listen. I hope you enjoy meeting Dr. Moss as much as I did!

]]><![CDATA[Finding the Balance… Should We Start a Book Club?! Narcissism, Emotional Abuse, and Healing Beyond Victimhood]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/finding-the-balance-should-we-starthttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/finding-the-balance-should-we-startMon, 22 Dec 2025 17:48:24 GMTIf you’re a book lover, you’ll want to tune into this one. Such a fun episode!! We break down what a toxic relationship is, why many people don’t know they’re in one, and how that affects us in the future - plus how we can grow from that. hope you enjoy as much as I did!

]]><![CDATA[When Forgiveness Isn’t the First Step: Surviving a Cult and Healing Through Writing]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/when-forgiveness-isnt-the-first-stephttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/when-forgiveness-isnt-the-first-stepWed, 17 Dec 2025 00:40:19 GMTA conversation about leaving a cult and healing as a survivor that invites deep dives, differing viewpoints, and coming together to share a common goal for survivors everywhere. I had a lovely time with Allison and I hope you enjoy this episode.

]]><![CDATA[How EFT Tapping Helps When You’re Healing From Trauma and Self-Doubt]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/how-eft-tapping-helps-when-yourehttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/how-eft-tapping-helps-when-youreMon, 08 Dec 2025 05:43:43 GMTSkeptical about EFT (Tapping)? Interested but not sure how it works? Tune in to hear me ask Amy Vincze allll the questions, and get access to her tapping app for 50% off! Hope you enjoy this episode, thanks as always for listening <3

]]><![CDATA[Our Inner Narcissist and the Weight of Shame]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/our-inner-narcissist-and-the-weighthttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/our-inner-narcissist-and-the-weightWed, 26 Nov 2025 07:01:03 GMTDiving into differing viewpoints often helps sharpen one’s own philosophy. This was the case for me as I sat to chat with Emma. I greatly enjoyed our discussion on shame and how it shows up in our world and our language. Hope you enjoy!

]]><![CDATA[Canvas of the Soul: Self-Discovery and Healing Through Art]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/canvas-of-the-soul-self-discoveryhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/canvas-of-the-soul-self-discoveryThu, 20 Nov 2025 17:34:42 GMTHow can art help you remember what your body has been trying to tell you?? Devorah Brinckerhoff shares with me exactly how it happened for her - and how she helps others explore the same. I hope you enjoy this episode, speaking with Devorah was such a delight.

]]><![CDATA[How Do I Become Happier? Insights From The Love Doctor]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/how-do-i-become-happier-insightshttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/how-do-i-become-happier-insightsTue, 11 Nov 2025 08:22:35 GMTAnil Gupta had many awesome one-liners in this episode that will leave you feeling introspective for weeks, and likely some part of your heart feeling permanently changed. I can’t wait for you to meet him!

]]><![CDATA[Starting Over Without Losing Yourself: How to Rebuild Your Life from Self-Trust, Not Survival]]>https://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/starting-over-without-losing-yourselfhttps://ashanakaiulani.substack.com/p/starting-over-without-losing-yourselfMon, 03 Nov 2025 21:35:09 GMTWendy shares about growing up in South Africa, becoming a political activist during Apartheid, migrating to a new country and becoming a single mother while pregnant with her first baby — and about building a life she loves and truly enjoys. More than all of this, though, she shares her kind heart. I had a blast chatting with Wendy and I can’t wait for you to hear it! Hope you enjoy this episode! <3

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