Hermit Haven

Hermit Haven
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Hermit Haven is a cozy, safe space for women seeking self-growth, healing, and inspiration. Hosted by Ashley and Jacqui, this podcast offers heartfelt conversations about personal transformation, overcoming challenges, and becoming your truest self. Whether you're sipping coffee or on the go, join us for supportive, judgment-free discussions that empower you to embrace your journey at your own pace. Welcome to the community where hermits unite! 🌙✨ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

  1. 83: When You Have to Let Go & Find Yourself Again

    1d ago

    83: When You Have to Let Go & Find Yourself Again

    Have you ever gone through a season of life and looked around thinking, "I don't even know who I am anymore?" Whether it's motherhood, burnout, grief, anxiety, a major life transition, or simply a season that stretched you in ways you never expected, sometimes life changes us so deeply that we feel disconnected from the person we used to be. In this week's episode, we're having an honest conversation about what it looks like to let go of old versions of yourself and find your way forward again. Because if we're being honest, there can be a lot of grief in realizing that you aren't the same person you once were. We miss old versions of ourselves. We compare ourselves to who we used to be. We wonder why things that once felt easy now feel hard. But what if the goal isn't going back? What if the goal is getting to know the version of yourself that this season is creating? In this episode, we talk about: • The identity shifts women experience through motherhood, burnout, grief, and life transitions • Missing old versions of yourself and learning to let them go • The guilt and shame that can come with slowing down or struggling • Why we put pressure on ourselves to "bounce back" • Feeling disconnected from who you are • Small ways to reconnect with yourself again • The role of rest, creativity, boundaries, friendships, and joy in healing • Why rebuilding yourself doesn't have to happen overnight • Learning to meet yourself where you are instead of where you think you should be We also share some of our own experiences navigating seasons where we didn't feel like ourselves and what helped us slowly find our footing again. If you've been feeling lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're still trying to find yourself after a hard season, we hope this episode feels like sitting down with friends who understand. One thing we hope you take away from this conversation is this: You are allowed to outgrow old versions of yourself. You are allowed to change. And you are allowed to become someone new without feeling guilty for it. 🤍 Because maybe the goal isn't becoming who you used to be. Maybe it's meeting the version of yourself this season is creating. xoxo, Jacqui & Ashley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    28 min
  2. 82: The Comfort Trap: Why Playing It Safe Is Keeping You Stuck

    Jun 10

    82: The Comfort Trap: Why Playing It Safe Is Keeping You Stuck

    Have you ever felt like there's more you want for your life, but something keeps holding you back? In this week's episode, we're talking about the comfort trap and how staying in what's familiar can sometimes keep us from growing into the person we're meant to become. Because if we're being honest, comfort feels safe. It feels predictable. It feels easier than taking a risk, trying something new, or stepping into the unknown. But what if the very thing you're craving is waiting on the other side of a little discomfort? This conversation was such a good reminder for us that growth doesn't always feel exciting in the moment. Sometimes it feels uncertain. Sometimes it feels slow. Sometimes it feels like questioning the version of life you've gotten comfortable with and asking yourself if it's actually what you want. In this episode, we talk about: • Why we naturally choose comfort and familiarity • How we unknowingly limit ourselves through fear and self-doubt • The stories we tell ourselves about what's possible • Why wanting more doesn't make you ungrateful • Letting go of timelines and trusting the process • The difference between what's comfortable and what's aligned • Small ways to step outside your comfort zone • How growth often starts with one uncomfortable decision One thing we kept coming back to throughout this conversation is that you're not meant to stay the same forever. You're allowed to evolve. You're allowed to want more. And you're allowed to become someone you've never been before. If you've been feeling stuck, playing small, or waiting for the "perfect" time to make a change, we hope this episode encourages you to take one small step toward the life you're dreaming about. Because sometimes the biggest transformations begin with the smallest acts of courage 🤍 xoxo, Jacqui & Ashley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    31 min
  3. 81: Relationships Deserve Love, Not Gossip

    Jun 3

    81: Relationships Deserve Love, Not Gossip

    Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling a little off, but you couldn't quite figure out why? In this week's episode, we're talking about gossip, friendships, and the kind of conversations we want to create more of in our lives. This is one of those topics that can feel uncomfortable because if we're being honest, we've all participated in gossip at some point. It's easy to fall into, especially when it's become such a normal part of everyday conversations, social media, and even friendship dynamics. But this conversation isn't about judgment. It's about awareness. We're talking about the difference between venting and gossip, why gossip can feel like connection in the moment, and how it can quietly impact trust, relationships, and the way we show up in our friendships. We also share ways we're personally working on being more intentional with our words, redirecting conversations that don't feel aligned, and creating deeper friendships built on trust, encouragement, and genuine connection. In this episode, we talk about: • The difference between venting and gossip • Why gossip feels so tempting and normalized • How gossip can quietly affect trust in friendships • The connection between insecurity, comparison, and judgment • What healthy, life-giving conversations look like  • How to redirect conversations without creating conflict • Protecting your peace and being intentional about what you engage in • Choosing friendships rooted in trust, kindness, and depth At the end of the day, we're not striving for perfect friendships. We're simply trying to create relationships that feel safe, supportive, and aligned with the kind of women we're becoming. If you've been craving deeper conversations and more meaningful friendships, we think this episode will really resonate with you 🤍 xoxo, Jacqui & Ashley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    22 min
  4. 80: Summer Vibes in This Season of Motherhood

    May 27

    80: Summer Vibes in This Season of Motherhood

    This week’s episode is basically a big summer catch-up with your internet besties ☀️🤍  We’re talking all about the vibes we’re bringing into this season of motherhood, the little things making life feel good lately, and what summer is realistically looking like for us right now as busy moms. From slower mornings and pool days to family routines, summer plans, trying to romanticize everyday life a little more, and finding joy in the small moments, this episode felt like such a fun and cozy conversation.  We also talk about: what we want this summer to feel likebalancing motherhood while still enjoying the season ourselvesrealistic summer routines Jacqui & Ashleymaking memories without pressuring ourselves to do “the most”embracing slower, simpler momentsthe little things currently bringing us joy ☀️This episode is definitely more lighthearted and chatty, but honestly it also became such a sweet reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to feel really good. If you’re in your “trying to enjoy the season I’m in” era, come hang out with us 🤍 We’re so happy you’re here. xoxo  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    27 min
  5. 79: Your Expectations Are Your Responsibility

    May 13

    79: Your Expectations Are Your Responsibility

    Have you ever been upset with someone… and they had absolutely no idea why? 😅 This week, we’re talking all about expectations, disappointment, communication, and the quiet resentment that can build when we expect people to show up in ways we never actually communicated. Because if we’re being honest, so many of us do this. We assume people think like us. Love like us. Show up like us. And when they don’t, it can leave us feeling hurt, frustrated, disappointed, or unseen. In this episode, we’re unpacking the unspoken “rules” we sometimes create in our own heads and how those silent expectations can affect our friendships, relationships, family dynamics, and even motherhood. We talk about:expecting people to mind-readprojecting our standards and effort onto othersresentment quietly building over timecommunicating needs clearly instead of hoping people “just know”the difference between boundaries and expectationsaccepting people for who they are instead of trying to change themOne of the biggest things we kept coming back to in this conversation was this: people aren’t always failing you… sometimes they’re simply being who they are. And while that can sting, it also gives you clarity. This episode felt like such an important reminder that peaceful relationships usually come from clear communication, honest expectations, and taking responsibility for what we accept instead of trying to control how others show up. If you’ve been feeling disappointed by people lately or stuck in cycles of resentment, we think this conversation will really resonate with you 🤍  We’re so happy you’re here. xoxo Jacqui & Ashley Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    22 min
  6. 78:The Emotional Weight Women and Mothers Carry

    May 6

    78:The Emotional Weight Women and Mothers Carry

    With Mother’s Day coming up, we wanted to sit down and have a really honest conversation about something that so many women and moms are carrying, but don’t always have the words for. The emotional weight of it all. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, constantly “on,” mentally drained, or like you’re the one holding everything together behind the scenes, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the invisible load. The mental checklist that never shuts off. Being the default person everyone comes to. And how exhausting it can feel to always be thinking five steps ahead. We also get into the emotional side of it. Holding space for everyone else’s feelings and attempting to stay calm and regulated even when you’re overwhelmed. And then there’s the motherhood layer. Carrying your kids’ emotions like they’re your own. The guilt, even when you’re doing your best. Showing up every day even when you’re running on empty. And quietly wondering who you are outside of being “mom.” We talk about the parts people don’t always see too. Doing so much and still feeling like it’s not enough. Feeling unacknowledged. Feeling alone in it sometimes. There’s a moment in this episode where we say something that really hit for us: Sometimes it’s not that we need help, we just don’t want to be the one responsible for everything. If that resonates, you’re not alone in that feeling. This conversation is here to remind you that you’re not too much. You might just be carrying too much. And you don’t have to do it all to be enough. We’re right here with you 🤍  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    29 min
  7. 77: Why You Should Celebrate Yourself More (and Let Others Celebrate You Too)

    Apr 29

    77: Why You Should Celebrate Yourself More (and Let Others Celebrate You Too)

    We celebrate birthdays. Big milestones. The obvious moments. But everything in between? The showing up, the growth, the hard days you got through… we usually just move right past it like it doesn’t count. In this episode, we’re talking about why you deserve to celebrate yourself way more than you probably do. Not just when something big happens, but in your everyday life. We get into how easy it is to downplay our wins, move the goalpost, and tell ourselves we’ll celebrate “later.” And how that can keep us from actually feeling proud of ourselves in the moment. We also talk about something that doesn’t get brought up enough — how uncomfortable it can feel to let other people celebrate you. Both of us share moments where someone was excited for us or proud of us, and our first instinct was to brush it off instead of receiving it. This episode is a reminder that you don’t need permission to celebrate your life. The small things count. The quiet growth counts. You showing up counts. And learning to acknowledge that, and even let other people celebrate you too, is such a big part of building confidence and actually enjoying your life as it is right now. ✨ In this episode, we talk about:Why we only celebrate ourselves once a year (and why that needs to change)The small, everyday wins that actually deserve recognitionHow we downplay our progress without realizing itMoving the goalpost and waiting to celebrate “later”Why receiving praise and celebration can feel uncomfortableLetting people be excited for you instead of brushing it offHow celebrating yourself builds confidence and self-worth💭 Reflection for you:What’s something you’ve done recently that you didn’t give yourself enough credit for?Where are you waiting to celebrate instead of allowing it now?How do you respond when someone compliments or celebrates you?🌸 Try this this week:Say out loud: “I’m proud of myself for…”Share a small win with someone you trustDo something simple to celebrate yourself (flowers, coffee, a slow moment)Let someone compliment you without deflecting it Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    27 min
  8. 76: Are We Living the Life We Said We Wanted? First Quarter Check-in

    Apr 22

    76: Are We Living the Life We Said We Wanted? First Quarter Check-in

    Okay wait… how are we already here?  We started this year with so much intention. We said we wanted to show up differently, be more present, and really shine our light. And then life happens… things get busy, routines shift, and suddenly we’re a few months in.  So in this episode, we’re pausing for a real, honest check-in. We’re asking ourselves the questions we don’t always stop to ask: Are we actually living the life we said we wanted? Are we showing up the way we hoped we would? Or have we slowly slipped into autopilot without realizing it?  We talk about where we feel aligned, where we’ve drifted, and how we’re gently resetting for the next season — without guilt, pressure, or starting over completely. Just coming back to what matters.  We also share how we personally check in with our lives, from looking at where our time is actually going to revisiting the goals we set at the beginning of the year (and asking if they still feel right). This episode is your reminder that it’s okay to pause. It’s okay to reassess. And it’s never too late to realign with the version of you you were excited to become. Reflection Questions: Do you feel fulfilled in this season of your life?Are your days reflecting what you said you wanted this year?Where has most of your time and energy been going?What do you want more of in this next season?What’s one small shift you can make to feel more aligned?Takeaway: You’re not behind — you just paused. And you can start again from right where you are. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

    28 min
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Hermit Haven is a cozy, safe space for women seeking self-growth, healing, and inspiration. Hosted by Ashley and Jacqui, this podcast offers heartfelt conversations about personal transformation, overcoming challenges, and becoming your truest self. Whether you're sipping coffee or on the go, join us for supportive, judgment-free discussions that empower you to embrace your journey at your own pace. Welcome to the community where hermits unite! 🌙✨ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.

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  • Creator
    Hermit Haven
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Hermit Haven
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