Called and Curious

Ashriel Huber

Do you ever struggle with anxious thoughts, worries, or low states of mind? I've been there friend, but you’re not alone—there’s hope and a solution for your thoughts. You need a personal trainer to help you start transforming your thought patterns from cluttered, incapable, and unworthy to calm, clear, and confident!    Welcome to **Called and Curious**, the podcast created just for YOU—faith-filled women and mamas who are ready to break free from the chains of worry and anxiety. If you often feel overwhelmed, fearful, and anxious, know that you’re not alone. Life can feel like a whirlwind, and those cluttered thoughts can weigh you down.   But here’s the good news: when you have a personal trainer for your thought patterns, you have the power to transform your mind and reclaim your peace! On this podcast, we exercise our thoughts and bodies together each week to start taking your thoughts and life in a new direction. You can start to “work out” your thoughts to let God “work in” you to change how you think, feel, and act. You get the confidence to show up and shine for Christ as the fabulous kingdom-building woman you are!   Join me, Ashriel, the Personal Trainer for Thought Patterns, as we dive into the transformative **Love Moves** connective-thought framework. This simple yet powerful approach combines faith, love, and neuroscience to help you work out your thoughts daily, allowing God to work in your life.   In each episode, we get curious about the everyday situations we bump into that affect your thoughts, experiences, and behaviors. Together, we’ll explore situations and topics that matter to you—whether it’s battling self-doubt, post-event spiraling, or finding your true calling. Each week, you’ll receive a mini thought "work out" for that situation designed to help you shift from feeling cluttered and overwhelmed to finding calm, clarity, and confidence.   Imagine the compound effects of these weekly thought workouts! As you consistently engage in this process, you’ll notice:   ***A Shift from Cluttered to Calm:** Learn to recognize those pesky negative thoughts and replace them with uplifting, faith-driven truths that resonate in your heart. ***Empowered Living:** Feel the weight lift as you embrace a mindset that reflects your true worth and purpose in Christ. ***A Supportive Community:** Connect with other women who understand your journey, offering encouragement and shared experiences as we grow together.   This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a movement toward a more beautiful life—one thought at a time. Don’t let worry and anxiety dictate your days any longer! Tune in every week to Called and Curious, where you’ll find the support, education, and inspiration you need to grow better thoughts and cultivate a higher state of mind.   Subscribe now, and let’s go on this journey together—because you deserve to live a life filled with peace, purpose, and confidence. You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you every step of the way!    Let’s stay called, let’s stay curious, and let’s conquer our thoughts, our day, and our lives together--and do it for the glory of the one who's called us to more!

  1. 2D AGO

    Does Jesus Think Your Faith Is Boring?

    What if the most dangerous thing about your faith isn’t doubt… but familiarity? In this episode of the Called & Curious Podcast, we wrestle with a question that’s uncomfortable, funny, and deeply biblical: What if Jesus thinks your faith is boring? Scripture tells us Jesus was amazed only twice—once by faith, and once by unbelief. That means belief is never neutral. Hesitation isn’t harmless. And the way we respond to God’s invitations, his callings, is shaping who we are becoming. We want the kind of faith where that obedience looks foolish on the outside. "Foolish" faith amazes God.  Through honest, foolish stories (awkward social media posts, starting a podcast with zero confidence, mermaid detours 😅), biblical examples (Esther, Mary, Moses, Jesus), and a little neuroscience, this episode is a wake-up call. Not a guilt trip. Not a hustle message. A reckoning. If you’ve ever felt called… but stalled, this episode is for you. We'll chat about why your calling is so important, how it's given just to you, and how sometimes we get nervous about that new *awkward, hard, foolish* thing in front of us, that we don't answer our call.  Let's amaze Jesus by our belief and step into our God-given callings with courage!  Also, Christine Caine, if you're listening, um—WOW! Lol And also, that mention of you in the episode was made with the highest respect. I'm amazed by the work you do and the grace, humor, and power with which you deliver messages of Jesus. ✨ Next week: we’ll get very practical and talk dopamine, motivation, and how your brain might be discipling you more than you realize.  (Understanding this discipling offers a critical level of awareness that will help us navigate this time of political division as a Christian so we can lead conversations with grace, knowledge, and love.) And don't forget to: 📖 Join the Book Launch (aka my brave, awkward ask) If this episode resonated, I’d love your help as my book Love Moves releases into the wild. You’ve got two easy ways to join—no pressure, just celebration. 🎉 Book Launch Day Celebration Team or Launch Inner Circle:  Join 👉 HERE  Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    22 min
  2. FEB 3

    Life in the Hood

    What if the way you experience life isn’t reality itself—but the mental model you’re wearing? In this episode of Called & Curious, we’re talking about Life in the Hood—a framework for understanding the mental models (or “hoods”) our brains learned to wear to stay safe, belong, and navigate the world. You’ll learn why some people feel instantly easy to be around, why others activate you without explanation, and how awareness of your own hood can change how you experience relationships, stress, faith, and everyday moments. This isn’t a personality test that puts you in a box. It’s an identification tool that helps you notice when your hood is up—and choose when to lower it. We explore six common hoods: 🪞 Mirror Hood – tuned into people and emotions🧱 Fortress Hood – protected by strength and structure🔥 Spark Hood – energized by novelty, creativity, and joy🧭 Compass Hood – oriented toward direction and progress⚓ Harbor Hood – drawn to safety, quiet, and depth🔦 Lighthouse Hood – grounded in clarity, insight, and understandingNone of these are flaws. They’re adaptive patterns your brain learned for a reason. And once you can see your hood, you can start experiencing life more beautifully. What to Do After This Episode? 1️⃣ Take the “What Hood Are You Wearing?” QuizThis short assessment helps you identify your primary hood, understand the mental model your brain learned to use, and discover what kind of support helps you reset and rewire most effectively. 👉 Take the quiz here: What Hood Are You Wearing? 2️⃣ Share Your Hood in the Love Movers Facebook GroupIf you’re already in the Love Movers Facebook group—or want to join—it’s an open, pressure-free space to connect. If it occurs to you, hop over and share which hood you got. I’d love to see the mix and hear your stories. 👉 Join the Love Movers group here: Love Movers on Facebook 3️⃣ Join the Hoodie Challenge (Hood Up, Hood Down)Grab a hoodie. Film a short video from behind with your hood up… then lower it. Post it on Instagram or Facebook and tag @CalledandCurious. Bonus points if you add a hashtag for your hood so we can find each other: #MirrorHood #FortressHood #SparkHood #CompassHood #HarborHood #LighthouseHood 4️⃣ Help Me Discern a Someday BookI’m considering turning Life in the Hood into a book someday, and I need your help. I have one simple question: Would you want to read about this as a book? Yes or no. That’s it. Want this as a book? Email YES or NO to hello@calledandcurious.com As always, remember: The goal isn’t to live hoodless. It’s to know when your hood is up—and choose when to lower it. Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    24 min
  3. JAN 27

    You’re not STUCK—God is rewiring you

    Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—growing, changing, trusting God—but everything feels harder instead of easier? You’re tired. You’re uncomfortable. You’re wondering, “Am I stuck?” In this episode, I want to gently reframe that question—because chances are, you’re not stuck. You’re becoming. We’re talking about the change gap—that in-between space where old patterns no longer fit, new ones aren’t automatic yet, and everything feels mildly exhausting. Using both neuroscience and Scripture, we’ll unpack why change drains your energy, what’s actually happening in your brain, and why God often does His deepest work in the middle. You’ll learn why discomfort doesn’t mean failure, how trust is formed before clarity arrives, and how what feels hard right now is shaping who you’re becoming later. If you’re navigating transition, growth, obedience, or uncertainty—this episode is for you. ✨ You’re not failing. ✨ You’re not behind. ✨ God is rewiring you. Want to Go Deeper? Check out the Prettier Thoughts Toolbox in the Called & Curious Freebies section, which includes the Struggle Gap course for deeper support through seasons of change. These are the episodes mentioned this week: Are Positive Affirmations Good or Bad? Let’s Talk About Mind RenewalBridging the Struggle Gap Part 1: Overcoming Hurdles to Achieve SuccessBridging the Struggle Gap Part 2: 4 Ridiculously Easy and Powerful Ways to Pack for SUCCESS on the JourneyBreaking Barriers Part 3: 10 Ways to Overcome Knowledge Hurdles to Reach Your PotentialShifting How You See Yourself Part 4: Bridging the Struggle GapLessons from a Successful Failure Part 5: How to FEEL Your Success❤️ Support the Show If this episode encouraged you, one of the best ways to support the podcast is to: Rate and review the showShare it with someone you love (bonus points if you make it delightfully awkward)Your support helps these conversations reach more people who are navigating real life with faith, curiosity, and honesty. Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    24 min
  4. JAN 20

    If You Want This Year to Feel Different, Do This

    A new year always comes with big energy—and a lot of noise. Everyone is telling you what to do: set goals, build habits, join programs, overhaul your life. And suddenly, instead of feeling hopeful, you feel overwhelmed. Too many options. Too many shiny ideas. Too much pressure to get it “right.” So how do you actually choose one thing to focus on—one thing that can change how this year feels, not just what you accomplish? In this episode of Called & Curious, I share the one unexpected practice that quietly transformed my year. Not through hustle or willpower, and not because I planned it perfectly—but because I started paying attention in a new way. We’ll talk about: Why so many New Year intentions fadeHow to decide what really deserves your attentionThe neuroscience behind real, lasting changeAnd the one simple practice that can help you experience this year on purposeIf you want this year to feel different—more peaceful, more aligned, more confident—this conversation is for you. Mentioned in This Episode 🎧 Last year’s January episode: → Becoming the Most Peaceful Woman in the Room: Transform in 12 Months   Want to Go Deeper? If this episode said "a little something" to you and you want ongoing support to practice living with more confidence, peace, and intention, The Brim is a membership designed to help you embody what you’re learning—not perfectly, but consistently. I help you learn how to live loved so you can live beautifully. ✨ Learn more and join us here:  → The Brim You belong here. Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    23 min
  5. JAN 13

    Are Positive Affirmations Good or Bad? Let’s Talk About Mind Renewal

    Positive affirmations vs. God’s truth—and why renewing your mind changes everything. Are positive affirmations actually helping—or just making us feel better for a minute? In this episode, I unpack the difference between positive thinking and true mind renewal. We talk about toxic positivity, capturing your thoughts, and why God’s truth doesn’t just encourage you—it rewires your brain, reshapes your heart, and reforms your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck in fear, shame, or old thought patterns and wondered why “just think positive” isn’t working… this one’s for you. Inside the episode: Why positive affirmations fall flat (and when they can help)The neuroscience + Scripture behind renewing your mindHow lies quietly shape your experience of lifeWhy optimism alone isn’t enough—but hope anchored in Christ isWhat it actually means to “take every thought captive”How mind, body, and spirit work together in real transformationThis isn’t about denying reality or slapping Bible verses over pain.  It’s about replacing lies with truth—and experiencing the hope, love, and joy of a life in Christ. 🎧 Listen now and start practicing mind renewal that actually changes how you live. Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    17 min
  6. 12/30/2025

    Check Your Socks: The Fragrance You Bring Into a Room

    What if the way you show up changes the entire atmosphere? In this episode, we explore the fragrance of Christ through a hilarious real-life story, Scripture, and neuroscience. Learn how presence, peace, and love impact the nervous system, shape connection, and help us carry God’s peace into everyday moments. A faith-based conversation about embodiment, spiritual growth, and how love can be felt—not just spoken. Ever been sitting on the couch, minding your business… and suddenly realized something smells horrific? Yeah. Same. In this episode, I tell a very real (and very funny) family story involving: movie night 🍿one childone week-old pair of socksand a life lesson no one was ready for 😅But here’s where it gets deeper— That moment became a revelation about how we show up, what we carry, and the atmosphere we create everywhere we go. Because whether we realize it or not, we all bring a fragrance into the room. Not perfume. Not cologne. But presence. In This Episode, We Explore: ✨ Why how you show up matters more than what you say ✨ The biblical idea of being the aroma of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:15) ✨ How love, peace, and safety are felt before they’re understood ✨ The neuroscience behind scent, memory, and emotional connection ✨ Why God didn’t call us to perform—He called us to carry ✨ How love as a fragrance can change a room without a single word A Little Brain Science (The Fun Kind) Did you know the part of your brain that processes smell connects directly to the emotional and memory centers? That’s why: a scent can transport you instantlya person’s presence can calm or unsettle youand an atmosphere can shift before anyone speaksGod designed us this way on purpose. Which means when Scripture talks about the fragrance of Christ— it’s not poetic fluff. It’s embodied truth. 💗 The Big Takeaway You don’t have to convince people of God’s love. You get to let them experience it through how you enter rooms, respond to stress, and show up in ordinary moments. You’ve been entrusted with a fragrance.  Not to perform.  But to carry. 🎯 This Week’s Simple Challenge Before you walk into any space—  your home, your work, a conversation— Pause and ask: “God, what fragrance am I bringing with me right now?” Then choose one: LovePeacePatienceThat’s it. No pressure. No preaching. Just presence. And if today’s episode stirred something in you and you want to explore this idea of fragrance, transitions, and intentional presence even more, be sure to listen to: 🎧 The Power of Perfume: Unlocking Mindful Transitions Through Stop and Go Moments (Episode 4) Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    13 min
  7. 12/23/2025

    A Light Still Lit: Choosing Love in a Divided Season

    A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. This episode was hard to make. In a season meant for hope, joy, and peace, the world feels heavier than ever—marked by division, violence, judgment, and overwhelming expectations. This is a raw, unscripted reflection on grief, faith, and the courage it takes to keep choosing love when darkness feels loud. Drawing from real stories—both recent and historical—this episode explores how people have carried light in the darkest moments, from Holocaust-era Hanukkah celebrations to the quiet, faithful acts of hope we’re still called to today. There is no debate here. No performance. No pressure. Just an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember what this season was always meant to be about: connection over condemnation, love over fear, and the courage to keep lighting the candle. Listener discretion advised: This episode references real-world violence and loss. Please take care of your heart as you listen. One-Sentence Takeaway: True hope isn’t found in how perfectly we celebrate, but in our courage to choose love, tell the hard stories, and keep lighting the candle anyway. Connect With The Curious: The Weekly Pour Newsletter — pour a little peace into your inbox The Stress Less Love Move — a 6-minute reset to calm your mind, body, and spirit Join The Brim — where peace becomes a habit Email us questions or comments: hello@calledandcurious.com Called and Curious Website

    11 min
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Do you ever struggle with anxious thoughts, worries, or low states of mind? I've been there friend, but you’re not alone—there’s hope and a solution for your thoughts. You need a personal trainer to help you start transforming your thought patterns from cluttered, incapable, and unworthy to calm, clear, and confident!    Welcome to **Called and Curious**, the podcast created just for YOU—faith-filled women and mamas who are ready to break free from the chains of worry and anxiety. If you often feel overwhelmed, fearful, and anxious, know that you’re not alone. Life can feel like a whirlwind, and those cluttered thoughts can weigh you down.   But here’s the good news: when you have a personal trainer for your thought patterns, you have the power to transform your mind and reclaim your peace! On this podcast, we exercise our thoughts and bodies together each week to start taking your thoughts and life in a new direction. You can start to “work out” your thoughts to let God “work in” you to change how you think, feel, and act. You get the confidence to show up and shine for Christ as the fabulous kingdom-building woman you are!   Join me, Ashriel, the Personal Trainer for Thought Patterns, as we dive into the transformative **Love Moves** connective-thought framework. This simple yet powerful approach combines faith, love, and neuroscience to help you work out your thoughts daily, allowing God to work in your life.   In each episode, we get curious about the everyday situations we bump into that affect your thoughts, experiences, and behaviors. Together, we’ll explore situations and topics that matter to you—whether it’s battling self-doubt, post-event spiraling, or finding your true calling. Each week, you’ll receive a mini thought "work out" for that situation designed to help you shift from feeling cluttered and overwhelmed to finding calm, clarity, and confidence.   Imagine the compound effects of these weekly thought workouts! As you consistently engage in this process, you’ll notice:   ***A Shift from Cluttered to Calm:** Learn to recognize those pesky negative thoughts and replace them with uplifting, faith-driven truths that resonate in your heart. ***Empowered Living:** Feel the weight lift as you embrace a mindset that reflects your true worth and purpose in Christ. ***A Supportive Community:** Connect with other women who understand your journey, offering encouragement and shared experiences as we grow together.   This isn’t just a podcast; it’s a movement toward a more beautiful life—one thought at a time. Don’t let worry and anxiety dictate your days any longer! Tune in every week to Called and Curious, where you’ll find the support, education, and inspiration you need to grow better thoughts and cultivate a higher state of mind.   Subscribe now, and let’s go on this journey together—because you deserve to live a life filled with peace, purpose, and confidence. You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you every step of the way!    Let’s stay called, let’s stay curious, and let’s conquer our thoughts, our day, and our lives together--and do it for the glory of the one who's called us to more!