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The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
Co-hosted by Ashlee Livingstone and Colleen Kurtz, experts in wellness, stress management, and finding your calm. Stress is a normal part of life, but the chronic effects don’t have to be. Join us for raw, relatable conversations as we explore how everything is connected—mind, body, and even the powerful mind-gut connection. We’ll share simple, practical tools to help you move out of survival mode and transform your wellness. The Calm Collective is your space to pause, breathe, and realign…
Episodes
- The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
Building Your Village with Dot Rock
How often do you find yourself trapped in the hyper-independent mindset of "If I want it done right, I have to do it myself" or "I should be able to handle all…
- The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
Choose Your Hard: Why Personal Growth is Never Easy (And Why That’s OK)
In this spicy solo episode, Ashlee cuts through the noise of the wellness industry to address a fundamental truth: staying stuck in your current, exhausted…
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Controlling vs In Control
This week on The Calm Collective, Colleen and Ashlee dive deep into the root of control: why our nervous systems equate total control with safety, and how our…
- The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
Supplements Are a Bridge, Not the Destination
Supplements can be incredibly helpful—but they aren't the whole answer. In this episode, Colleen is talking about why she views supplements as a bridge, not…
- The Calm Collective - a wellness podcast for women
"I'm So Busy": The Excuse That’s Hijacking Your Health
How many times a day do you answer "How are you?" with a sigh and a default, "Oh, just so busy!"? We’ve worn "busy" as a badge of honor for so long that we’ve…
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Comparison is sabotaging you
You’ve likely heard that ‘comparison is the thief of joy’ but in this episode Ashlee takes it one step further describing comparison as: greedy, distracting…
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Why We Self-Sabotage even when we want change
Have you ever started to make progress toward a goal - finally sleeping better, feeling energized, or building momentum - only to suddenly drop your routine…
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Gut Myths and Misconceptions
If you’re constantly bloated, constipated, or convinced there’s a growing list of foods your body “can’t tolerate,” this episode is for you. We’re busting some…
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Healthy Eating Shouldn’t Be This Hard: Back-to-School Edition
Back-to-school doesn't have to mean chaotic mornings, sad lunches, and the daily “what are we having for dinner?” spiral. In this episode, Colleen shares her…
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Silencing the Inner Critic to Build Unshakeable Self-Trust
What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your boldest goals isn't market competition, lack of time, or external criticism but the voice inside…
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Healing your body image with self love
How often do you catch yourself treating your body like a project that constantly needs fixing? We’ve been conditioned to believe that self-criticism is the…
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Thriving the Back-to-School Transition with Becky Funk
The transition back to school isn’t just stressful for our kids it completely disrupts the entire household's nervous system. From navigating massive high…
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I’m Bothered! Moving Through Triggers Without Making a Mess
We can’t stop corporate decisions from stressing us out, and we can’t stop people from doing annoying things. But we can stop letting external chaos hijack our…
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Smooth Sailing into Menopause with Monika
If you are in your 40s and have been told that sudden insomnia, crushing fatigue, and stubborn weight gain are "just a normal part of getting older," it is…
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Why I Don't Start with Hormone Testing (And What I Do Instead)
Ever wondered why your hormones still feel "off" even after trying all the supplements, hormone-balancing tips, and wellness trends? In this episode, Colleen…
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The Summer Overstimulation Trap: Planning for Rest Without the Restlessness
We enter summer with one collective goal: to finally rest. Yet, by mid-July, most of us find ourselves completely overstimulated, playing cruise director for…
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The Mess Dysregulation Creates
As parents—and especially as mothers—we are the emotional thermostats of our homes. Our kids look to us to cue them on whether a situation is safe, calm, or…
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The Missing Link Between Your Gut, Thyroid, Hormones & Minerals: Why I Love Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Have you cleaned up your diet, cut out gluten, taken the probiotics, and you're still struggling with bloating, constipation, acid reflux, Hashimoto's, hormone…
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Redefining "Healthy": Why Food Labels are Tricking Your Nervous System with Chef Nina
Have you ever bought a box of cookies just because they were labeled “gluten-free” or “vegan,” assuming they were automatically better for you? This week on…
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What Does It Really Mean to Nourish Yourself?
What does it really mean to nourish yourself? If your first thought was food, you're not wrong—but nourishment is so much bigger than what's on your plate. In…
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The Joy Deficit: Why Checking Wellness Boxes is Leaving Your Body Depleted
How is it possible to have a perfectly healthy diet on paper, yet still struggle with brutal sleep issues, hormonal imbalances, chronic anxiety, and digestive…
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Redefining Success: Healing My Inner Child and Saying Yes to My Dreams
When you think of the word "nourishment," what comes to mind? Is it the food you eat, the rest you get, or the way you move your body? This month on the…
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Conflict is inevitable but arguing is optional, a conversation with marriage coach, Michelle Purta
We’ve all been there: a minor comment from your partner triggers an immediate, defensive spike in your chest, and before you know it, you're locked in a…
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Your Health Goals Keep Getting Pushed Aside for Everyone Else
If you keep starting and stopping diet changes or a new workout plan because there’s just too much on your plate, grab a cup of coffee and listen in. Colleen…
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Your People-Pleasing is a Dysregulation Response
We often label ourselves as "nice" or "helpful," but what if those behaviors are actually signs that your nervous system is stuck in a dysregulated state? This…
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Why You're Regulated in Your Office But Dysregulated in the World
It’s easy to be "zen" when you are in your own quiet space, practicing what you preach. But what happens to that regulation when you’re stuck in traffic…
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Are you Regulated or just Numbing out?
Ever feel like you’re doing all the "right" things: yoga, wine at 5:00 PM, and Netflix…. but you’re still snapping at your kids and waking up exhausted? This…
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Choosing Health before Crisis
What happens when your body finally says "no more"? This week on The Calm Collective, Colleen and Ashlee are joined by Naomi, a fitness and business mentor who…
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Busy Is Breaking Your Gut: The Hidden Cost of a Packed Schedule
“I’m just so busy.” It sounds harmless… but what if your packed schedule is the very thing keeping you stuck in bloating, fatigue, and constant gut issues? In…
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You are leaking TIME (and here’s how to fix it)
This episode hits home because we’ve all been there—staring at a to-do list that feels more like a hostage situation than a plan. In this solo session, Ashlee…
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You have time but are you using it?
"I’m just so busy." We’ve all said it, but what if our "busyness" is actually just a collection of unexamined habits? This week on The Calm Collective, Ashlee…
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The Anxiety Loop: Breaking the Cycle with Teen Coach Becky Funk
It’s the middle of the night, your teen is spiraling, and suddenly, your heart is racing right along with theirs. Sound familiar? This week on The Calm…
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Debunking Nutrition Myths with Kids
Are your kids picky eaters? Struggling with mood swings, anxiety, or focus issues? You might be surprised how much their diet—and your approach to feeding…
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The Mama Bear Trap: Shifting from Rescuer to Empowering Coach
What do you do when your child calls you from school, heart-broken and wanting to be picked up because of a haircut and a group of mean kids? I’m sure, like…
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Holding the line: finding peace in the parenting chaos
What if the key to a calmer home isn’t a better schedule, but a better boundary? This week on The Calm Collective, Ashlee and Colleen are getting honest about…
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Burnout Isn’t Just Exhaustion with Mel Grime
In this powerful conversation, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with burnout and alignment coach Mel Grime to unpack what burnout really is — and why so many…
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The Power of Being Held: Community in My Hardest Moments
In this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Colleen shares heartfelt reflections on the role of community during life’s hardest seasons, including the loss of…
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Less Friends, Deeper Bonds: The Truth About Adult Friendship
Adult friendships aren’t failing, they’re being tested. In this solo episode, Ashlee dives into why connection feels harder in your 30s and 40s, why some…
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Why We’re So Lonely (and How to Start Building Real Community Again)
In this episode, Ashlee and Colleen have an honest conversation about something so many women feel—but rarely say out loud: loneliness. They explore why adult…
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Aligning Your Life With What Matters (There’s No Magic Fix)
In this episode, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with Alex Long to talk about what it really looks like to align your life with your priorities—and continue…
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A Very Unsexy Day in My Life (And Why It’s the Reason I Feel Good)
In this episode, Colleen is talking about a very unsexy day in her life — the simple, mostly free habits that actually keep her feeling happy, energized, and…
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You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It?
“I know what I need to do… so why can’t I follow through?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, this solo episode is for you. Ashlee unpacks the gap…
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Consistency Beats Motivation: The Real Key to Reaching Your Goals
In this episode, Ashlee and Colleen dive into one of the most overlooked ingredients of successful goal-setting: consistency. They unpack why motivation fades…
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Stop Setting the Same Goals: How to Create Real, Lasting Change
In the Season 2 premiere, Ashlee and Colleen break down why so many women set the same goals year after year and what it really takes to finally move forward…
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Year End Reflection and a Wrap on Season 1
In our final episode of the season, Ashlee and Colleen slow things down and walk you through the power of year-end reflection before jumping into 2026…
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Visibility Starts Within: Authentic Growth with Kimberly Roy
In this powerful conversation, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with Kimberly Roy—visibility strategist and founder of Pitch With Kim—to explore what it really…
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Less Stress, More Presence: Rethinking Your Holiday Season
In this holiday episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee dives into the real mental and emotional load mothers carry this time of year. From creating “holiday…
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How to Savor the Season Without the Holiday Hangover
The holidays don’t have to leave you exhausted, bloated, or stressed. In this solo episode, Colleen shares how to savor the season without the holiday hangover…
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Are You Really That Calm? A Conversation on Regulation, Breathwork & Being Human
In this episode of The Calm Collective, the roles flip—Colleen interviews Ashlee to explore a question she gets all the time: “Are you really that calm?”…
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Seeing Your Life Clearly: Awareness, Alignment & The Life Inventory Assessment with Maurice
In this episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with Maurice Thibodeau, creator of The Life Inventory Assessment, to explore why so many of…
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Embracing Radical Responsibility for Personal Growth
In this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee explores the transformative power of taking radical responsibility for your life. Many of us wait for…
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Healing Anxiety, Hormones & Chronic Illness
In this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Colleen dives deep into the powerful connection between the mind and the gut, and how it impacts mental health…
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Healing the Mind, Body & Soul with Hypnotherapy
In this inspiring episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with Dr. Jennifer Schlueter, a certified trauma-informed hypnotherapist, to…
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Gratitude for the Woman You’ve Been
In this solo episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee invites you into a powerful gratitude practice—one that shifts the focus from external achievements to…
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Perimenopause: A Modern Conversation Every Woman Needs
In this episode of The Calm Collective, Ashlee sits down with Colleen for an open and refreshing conversation about perimenopause—one of the most important yet…
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Shift Your Mindset, Shift Your Life
In this episode, Ashlee and Colleen explore how your mindset shapes everything—from the way you handle challenges to the way you dream about what’s possible…
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Breaking Free From Narcissistic Relationships with Kristina Hudson
In this powerful conversation, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with Kristina Hudson—occupational therapist, bestselling author, and coach—who helps women break…
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Rest Is Not Lazy
In this solo episode, Ashlee challenges the cultural narrative that rest must be earned or that slowing down is a sign of weakness. Speaking directly to…
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Amino Acids & Mental Health
Ever wonder why you feel anxious, unmotivated, or “wired but tired” — even when you’re trying to do all the right things? In this episode, I’m breaking down…
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When things calm down…. Then I will
In this honest conversation, Ashlee and Colleen unpack the common reasons women put off getting support—even when they know they need it. From waiting for the…