Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

Ashleigh Butterss
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Behind The Smile with Ash Butterss

In a world full of social media promoting "perfect lives", many of us are afraid to show our true authentic selves. The good, the bad and the ugly. Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss is a podcast that aims to reveal the truth that lies behind the masks we wear. After making the decision to get sober in 2020, Ash set out on a mission, quitting her corporate job and diving deeply into the world of self-development and recovery. Her mission is to smash through the stereotype that surrounds addiction and to help people live a fulfilled life connected to their purpose.

  1. Ep 101. Finding Inner Peace: The Journey of Emotional Regulation, with Amy Mason (The Unedited Woman Series)

    5 DAYS AGO

    Ep 101. Finding Inner Peace: The Journey of Emotional Regulation, with Amy Mason (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash has a deep conversation with Emotional Regulation Coach Amy Mason. They explore the journey of self-discovery, the importance of emotional regulation, and the impact of relationships on personal well-being. Amy shares her transformative journey from a reactive lifestyle to one of conscious response, detailing her struggles with a long-term relationship and the physical manifestations of stress. The conversation emphasises the need for self-reflection, the significance of inner peace, and the challenges of transitioning from a career in hairdressing to coaching. She discusses the challenges of leaving her salon, the discovery of breathwork, and how it has positively impacted her lifestyle choices, including giving up alcohol and caffeine and prioritising her health. The conversation also highlights the importance of self-care and the benefits of investing in yourself. The episode highlights are: 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Regulation Coaching 03:00 Understanding Emotional Regulation 05:51 Amy's Journey: From Reactive to Responsive 09:10 Life Before Transformation: Relationships and Struggles 12:01 The Impact of Stress on Health 14:56 The Importance of Self-Reflection 17:47 The Breaking Point: Leaving a Long-Term Relationship 21:08 Navigating the Aftermath of a Breakup 24:01 Transitioning from Hairdressing to Coaching 27:06 The Role of Connection in the Beauty Industry 34:03 Navigating Life Changes and Career Transitions 36:52 Discovering Breathwork: A Life-Changing Journey 40:57 The Impact of Breathwork on Lifestyle Choices 44:13 Transforming Health: The Shift from Alcohol to Wellness 55:49 Creating a Retreat Experience: Nurture and Nourish 01:00:52 Investing in Yourself: The Importance of Self-Care Click here to find out how you can join Ash and Amy on their Nurture and Nourish Retreat in March, 2025! You can connect with Amy Mason on Instagram here. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website. Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook Website⁠

    1h 8m

  2. DEC 11

    Ep 100. How Breathwork Helped Me Breakthrough (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash shares her transformative experience attending a breathwork facilitator training in the Snowy Mountains. She discusses her initial scepticism towards breathwork, her journey of discovery, and the profound impact it has had on her life. Ash delves into the science behind breathwork, explaining how it can heal emotional trauma, improve overall wellness, and enhance focus. She emphasises the importance of breathwork in personal transformation and invites listeners to explore this powerful practice for themselves. Episode highlights include: 00:00 Transformative Breathwork Experience 05:00 The Science Behind Breathwork 24:08 Emotional and Physical Healing Through Breathwork 34:52 Breathwork as a Tool for Transformation Book your 1:1 Breathwork Session with Ash here. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website. ⁠ Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠ Website⁠

    38 min
  3. Ep 99. How to Embody and Befriend Your Nervous System, with Danni Carr (The Unedited Woman Series)

    DEC 9

    Ep 99. How to Embody and Befriend Your Nervous System, with Danni Carr (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In this episode, Ash welcomes Danni Carr for a heartfelt conversation about nervous system regulation, personal growth, and their upcoming workshops and retreats. They discuss the importance of understanding one's nervous system, the benefits of practices like yoga nidra, and how these tools can enhance relationships and overall well-being. Danni shares her journey of sobriety and the insights gained from her experiences, emphasising the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. The episode concludes with an exciting announcement about their upcoming retreat in Bali and the release of Danni’s new book, 'How I Quit Alcohol.' The episode highlights are: 00:00 Introduction to The Unedited Woman Podcast 02:34 Exploring the Nervous System Workshops 07:55 Danni's Journey to Nervous System Regulation 12:39 The Importance of Body Awareness 18:06 Yoga Nidra: A Path to Inner Peace 19:56 Who Can Benefit from Nervous System Workshops? 26:01 The Impact of Nervous System Regulation on Relationships 31:45 Announcing the Nervous System Reset Retreat 33:10 Danni’s Book Release: How I Quit Alcohol Find out more about Ash and Danni’s Bali Retreat here. You can connect with Danni Carr on Instagram here. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website. Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook Website⁠

    43 min
  4. Ep 98. Discovering Your Purpose Through Human Design, with Aviva Joffe (The Unedited Woman Series)

    DEC 7

    Ep 98. Discovering Your Purpose Through Human Design, with Aviva Joffe (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is having her Human Design chart read live on the podcast. Ash is joined by Human Design expert Aviva Joffe to explore the transformative power of human design. They discuss the origins of human design, Aviva's personal journey into this field, and the significance of understanding one's energy type. The conversation delves deeper as Aviva reads Ash’s Human Design chart live on the podcast, highlighting the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and trusting one's intuition. Aviva shares insights on how to navigate decisions using the sacral response and the impact of emotional awareness on personal growth. Finally, Ash gets emotional as she discovers her life’s mission for helping other women is in perfect alignment with her chart. The episode highlights are: 00:00 Introduction to Human Design 03:11 Understanding Human Design and Its Origins 05:48 Aviva's Journey to Human Design 08:54 Energy Types in Human Design 12:08 The Role of Generators and Projectors 14:50 Self-Care and Boundaries 17:59 The Importance of Following Your Sacral Response 21:08 Navigating Decisions and Trusting Your Gut 23:54 Emotional Awareness and Empathy 27:09 The Significance of Defined Energy Centers 29:59 Self-Love and Life Purpose 32:49 Conclusion and Resources You can connect with Aviva on Instagram here. To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website .⁠ Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠ Website⁠

    59 min
  5. Ep 97. Sharing my Engagement Story (The Unedited Woman Series)

    DEC 5

    Ep 97. Sharing my Engagement Story (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is sharing her recent engagement story. She discusses the story of how she met her fiancé and the beautiful moment of their engagement. Ash also delves into the importance of self-worth and how to reframe negative self-talk through mindfulness, affirmation practices, and gratitude. She highlights the power of neuroplasticity and the ability to rewire our thinking. The Radiant Woman event focused on physical transformation, skincare, makeup, and empowering women to rebuild their self-worth. Ash emphasises the importance of self-love and treating oneself with kindness and respect. Episode highlights include: 00:00 Introduction and Engagement Announcement 13:12 The Radiant Woman Event: Empowering Women 21:26 Rewiring Negative Self-Talk and Practicing Mindfulness 25:32 The Importance of Self-Worth and Self-Love To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website .⁠ Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠ Website⁠

    36 min
  6. Ep 96. Preventing Burnout through Breath (The Unedited Woman Series)

    DEC 3

    Ep 96. Preventing Burnout through Breath (The Unedited Woman Series)

    Welcome to The Unedited Woman series! In today’s episode, Ash is sharing an episode with you around the importance of mindfulness and its role in avoiding burnout. She highlights the high levels of stress experienced by women and the need to prioritise self-care. Ash explains that mindfulness is a practice that can regulate emotions and the nervous system, leading to improved mental clarity and overall well-being. She shares three breath practices - diaphragmatic breath, box breath, and alternate nostril breath - that can be incorporated into a mindfulness practice. Ash emphasises that mindfulness is a powerful tool for navigating the chaos of everyday life and unleashing one's true potential. The episode highlights are: 00:00 - Introduction: Mindfulness and Avoiding Burnout 02:51 - Mindfulness as a Foundation for Transformation 08:01 - The Importance of Physical Transformation 10:19 - The Challenge of Change and Breaking Patterns 12:24 - Emotional Transformation through Mindfulness 20:06 - Physiological Response to Mindfulness 23:27 - Breath Practices for Mindfulness 31:29 - The Practice of Meditation and Noticing Distractions 33:41 - Conclusion: Mindfulness as an Anchor To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website .⁠ Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠ Website⁠

    34 min
  7. Ep. 95 I'm Coming Home: The Podcast Relaunch

    DEC 1

    Ep. 95 I'm Coming Home: The Podcast Relaunch

    In this episode of Behind the Smile, Ash Butterss returns to share her journey of transformation and the importance of authentic conversations about mental health, trauma, and addiction. She reflects on her time away from the podcast, the lessons learned, and her commitment to creating a space for meaningful connections. Ash highlights the significance of trusting oneself, embracing the messiness of life, and the excitement of new beginnings as she prepares to relaunch the podcast with fresh content and guests. Over the next few weeks’ Ash will be sharing some of her favourite episodes from her other podcast The Unedited Woman, to bring you all up to date on what she’s been doing. Then we’ll be kicking off brand new episodes in January. For those returning listeners, welcome home. And to all of those who are new, thanks for being here! Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Behind the Smile 02:57 The Journey of Transformation and Self-Discovery 05:45 The Importance of Authentic Conversations 09:08 Trusting Yourself and Your Intuition 11:53 Embracing the Messiness of Life 15:11 Looking Ahead: New Beginnings and Exciting Changes To access your free guided meditations, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s website. Follow and connect with Ash on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠ Website⁠

    22 min
  8. Ep 94. The Farewell Episode, with Ash Butterss

    APR 14

    Ep 94. The Farewell Episode, with Ash Butterss

    In this final episode of Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss, I find myself caught between waves of emotion, from sadness to gratitude to a deep sense of excitement. They say all good things must come to an end, but within that ending lies the seeds of new beginnings. Throughout this journey I’ve always emphasised the importance of practicing what I preach, being guided by my intuition and leading with vulnerability. Now I’m taking my own advice, as I step into this next chapter. Behind the Smile has been so much more than a series of episodes; it’s been a life-changing experience. I’ve had the privilege of shining a light on taboo conversations that for so long were kept in the dark. Yet with each conversation, I believe we moved one step close to removing the stigma around mental health, trauma and addiction. To you, the listeners, who tuned in week after week, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your dedication and passion for the show fuelled this journey for me and made it all the more meaningful. I’m truly humbled by the messages you’ve sent and the stories you’ve shared with me. As I say farewell to you all, I want to remind you to continue stepping out from behind the smile and sharing your truth. Because when we recover loudly, no one need suffer in silence. In this episode I talk about: A Journey of Connection – 1:24 The Mission – 2:20 Embracing Change – 7:20 The Highlights – 9:30 Trusting Your Intuition – 14:39 How To Start a Podcast – 18:18 Listener Love – 21:32 Where to Next – 24:36 If you’re not on my weekly newsletter list, be sure to sign up at www.ashbutterss.com/free-resources to stay connected and up to date on exciting announcements to come! You can follow Ash on IG here: @ashbutterss

    30 min
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In a world full of social media promoting "perfect lives", many of us are afraid to show our true authentic selves. The good, the bad and the ugly. Behind the Smile with Ash Butterss is a podcast that aims to reveal the truth that lies behind the masks we wear. After making the decision to get sober in 2020, Ash set out on a mission, quitting her corporate job and diving deeply into the world of self-development and recovery. Her mission is to smash through the stereotype that surrounds addiction and to help people live a fulfilled life connected to their purpose.

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