On Today's show, I want to talk about how to stay healthy. It is important to stay healthy throughout the entire year. When we don’t feel well we get stressed and anxious. When we get sick we tend to reflect back and wonder what we could have done to have prevented the illness. Along with the physical symptoms of an illness, we can experience emotional symptoms. Seasonal Affective Disorder, “SAD”, is an emotional illness that can bring us down. Join me as I give some tips and tricks on how to st...
Dec 28, 2022•41 min
Today’s show is about the signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Many of us may have grown up with a family member, have been, or are currently in a relationship with someone who has signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Some of us may even have signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder ourselves. Join me today to identify the symptoms and understand how it affects you, whether you have borderline personality disorder, or are living with someone who d...
Dec 21, 2022•41 min
Stress, strain, and overwhelm! How do we refocus on our lives? What are some important things in your life that you may be pushing aside, not thinking about, or not focusing on? Often, we don’t think about the things happening in the moment because we are concentrating on the stress and drama in our lives. We have many responsibilities, feelings, and emotions, that we process daily. When these thoughts weigh on us, we tend to not focus on what needs to be done in the moment. Join me today for so...
Dec 14, 2022•41 min
It's time to reflect on, comprehend, and process the past year we've personally had. It is also time to use this knowledge to get ready for the upcoming year. Let's look closely at the opportunities and chances that have and have not happened, whether expected or not. Join me today as we examine your year in greater detail. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support ....
Dec 07, 2022•41 min
What is something in your life that seems to be missing? Finding this missing piece will lead you to feel more satisfied and content. Many of us believe that something is missing in our lives and need to figure out how to find it. When we have this empty feeling, we are left in a very challenging situation Being able to pinpoint exactly what it is and how to obtain it will prove very powerful to us. Join me today as I explore how to figure out what is missing in your life and what you can do to ...
Nov 23, 2022•41 min
Being able to help children grow and learn in life is very valuable. For children to become well-rounded it is important that they are exposed to as many outlets and experiences as possible. The quality and quantity of information will contribute to their growth and learning. Children's Author C. Jordan is with me today. Jordan has written the book, Ethan’s Truck Learning Adventures! This creative book provides an opportunity for children to explore and learn so many cool new things. The book is...
Nov 10, 2022•41 min
How often do you wait for others to make decisions impacting your life? In the process of waiting for these decisions, you put your life on hold. For many of us, this happens more often than we may want to admit. This throws us into the waiting game, waiting for them to step up and do exactly what they said they would. Join me today as I discuss further what it feels like to put your life on hold while waiting for someone else to follow through on their word, decide, or just be honest with you. ...
Nov 09, 2022•41 min
Where are you directing your energy? On Today’s show, I am going to discuss energy, both what and whom we are putting our energy into. We must become aware of where our energy is going. Often, we do not realize what is sucking the energy out of us. If you have gone through or are currently going through a negative family, work, or friendship situation that has taken over a lot of your mind share, this show will help identify where your energy is going to help you make changes in your life. Becom...
Oct 19, 2022•41 min
Join me today as I reveal the differences between enabling and helping. Quite often, we want to help our friends, family, or loved ones. However, in the process, we may end up enabling rather than helping. Sometimes the help turns to harm without us realizing what is going on. Let's look at the differences between helping and enabling. We need to be able to recognize and understand when we are enabling, and when we may be enabled. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...
Oct 06, 2022•41 min
Are you an enabler or are you helping someone? Join me today as I dive deeper into the differences between enabling and truly helping. Many of us do not realize that we are enabling someone rather than being a help to them. We help people because we care about them. We help them work through and identify things that they may be struggling with. It is not healthy to be an enabler. At what point does helping become enabling? Let’s get a clearer understanding of what enabling is, and augment what w...
Sep 29, 2022•41 min
Today’s show will discuss different types of relationships, and how these relationships shape the thought process of society. Often, we get into relationships believing that the other person will make us happy, but in reality, we are the only person who can make ourselves happy. Not everyone is in a monogamous relationship. There are many different types of relationships that work well for others. Join me as I help educate us about what others are choosing over monogamous relationships. I will a...
Sep 14, 2022•41 min
Many of us engage in self-sabotaging behaviors. Self-sabotage can occur either consciously or unconsciously. On today’s show, we are going to explore self-sabotage. We will look at the different types of self-sabotage and how our core beliefs influence the reasons we may self-sabotage. Self-sabotage gets in our way of happiness and presents conflict in our lives. Join me as I talk with Adriana. Adriana is going to give her perspective on how self-sabotage has affected her life and some of the th...
Sep 03, 2022•41 min
On today’s show, we are going to be talking about the concept of blocking. What happens when someone blocks you, and why do we feel the need to block others? It is a very painful experience to be blocked by someone whom you believed to be very important to you. When we are blocked, especially out of the blue, we are not able to talk about our feelings, concerns, or fears with the other person. Many of us have been blocked and found it to be overwhelming. Joining me today is Adriana. Adriana is g...
Aug 30, 2022•49 min
Today's show is about Pre-school, communication, and connection with our children. When we connect with our children, we can have a greater understanding of them. Additionally, this connection allows them to understand themselves and their emotions much clearer. Pre-school is a very important developmental step in the lives of children. When done correctly, pre-school can be a safe and formative place for our children to learn, grow and connect with themselves and others. Joining me today is chi...
Aug 20, 2022•41 min
Do someone's lies have you questioning your own reality? Perhaps you are experiencing manipulation and gaslighting right now. We may not have a full understanding of what is happening to us. The closer the relationship is, the more difficult it becomes to see what is going on. Often, we find ourselves questioning the truth. This questioning takes us off target and may distract us in life. Today’s show is going to offer you some guidance and point out red flags to be aware of if you are questioni...
Aug 13, 2022•41 min
When you are being mirrored, someone is copying or imitating your characteristics, traits, and behaviors. Does it feel like you have someone in your life that seems to be a bit too much like you? Often, we are not aware that we are being mirrored. We believe that we have so many similar thoughts, feelings, and characteristics as this person. Oftentimes, we have found our perfect companion. It may feel as though we are looking at ourselves in the mirror. Although mirroring can feel good, it is im...
Aug 04, 2022•41 min
Do you have a narcissist in your life? Are you able to identify who that malignant narcissist is? In today’s show, I want to discuss the traits of the malignant narcissist and how to understand them. The show will give you the knowledge to identify when you are dealing with someone who has these traits, symptoms, and signs. We may also be operating with codependent programming that caters directly into the malignant narcissist behavior that makes it even more complicated to identity. Having this...
Jul 21, 2022•41 min
We all matter, but what does it mean to matter? Many of us have grown up experiencing a narrative of feeling like we only matter if we are doing for others and giving of ourselves. We do not necessarily need to stop giving and doing for others to matter, but we must also derive our value from within. We were never taught that we have value and matter just because we are human. Today's show is going to help us figure out how we are valuable, how we matter, and not focus on what we do for others t...
Jul 13, 2022•41 min
Arguments, we all have had them at some point in our lives. Some arguments may have been more heated than others. The arguments we have with the people we are the closest to are the most challenging. It is easier to argue with a stranger than with someone close to us. The challenge occurs when we try to keep our cool during a heated, emotional argument, with a parent, spouse, or someone very close to us. In today’s podcast, I am going to discuss arguments and how attachment styles relate to the ...
Jul 07, 2022•41 min
Many of us remember our school years, some of us have fond memories of school and others of us do not. Fitting in at school can be difficult and children can be mean especially when it comes to other’s differences. Children’s Author and Creator of the Harold From the Hood Series, Jim Price, joins Live Your True Life Perspective to share his stories about Harold and his friends. The Harold From the Hood series are fun and entertaining books for kids that also help children to begin to understand ...
Jun 29, 2022•41 min
A relationship wedge is anything that has the potential to drive you and someone you care about apart. Today’s show will identify relationship wedges, what they are, and how they appear. Often the people who create the wedge are unaware of why they are doing it. The wedge in a relationship can be many different things, it does not have to be just one. Some examples of wedges may be forever ammunition, a person, or a particular situation. Sometimes the situation may not have ever happened but is ...
Jun 23, 2022•41 min
The way we communicate can either calm or trigger other people. Additionally, we all have different attachment styles. These attachment styles impact all of our relationships. Although we are all individuals with different thought processes, some of us may have similar thoughts, but never the exact same. For the most part, we all try to get along, be helpful, and be positive. Some empaths live amongst us. Empaths care deeply about other humans, animals, and nature. It does not matter if you are ...
Jun 09, 2022•41 min
Are you an empath? Being empathetic is a superpower. Often, that superpower may feel like a burden. Empaths take in and try to process feelings, sometimes leading to emotional overload. In today’s show, I am going to share with you some ways to be successful as an empath. Discover how to feel your feelings, process feelings, spotlight your superpowers and help others without feeling used, overwhelmed, or helpless. Also, find out how to create a successful morning routine for you to thrive and us...
Jun 02, 2022•41 min
Can you form a healthy relationship with a person you meet on a dating site? There is a way to look at multiple different variables, and be able to have the ability to see exactly what is going on. One good thing about dating sites is that most likely, everyone is there to meet someone, unlike walking down the street or going to a bar where many people may not be looking to date. We need to understand the variables of dating sites to have them work best for us. Join me today in examining dating ...
May 25, 2022•41 min
Are you fascinated by the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case? People from all over the world are drawn to their televisions to watch the case live. It appears sides have been chosen. Most likely, you feel that one person is more liable than the other. In this case, neither parties hands are completely clean. There is definite division in this case. Many support Johnny Depp, while others are behind Amber Heard. Many factors have gone into this case to allow this reality to take place. So...
May 18, 2022•41 min
Routines enable us to create clarity, alleviate anxiety, and reduce stress while preparing us for the next day. Often, we have a morning routine and a routine at work, but do not have a night routine. When we come home at night after work and do not have a nightly routine, tasks do not get accomplished. When we wake up the next morning, we realize everything that we did not do the night before. This causes us to feel like we were less productive than we should have been. A solid nightly routine ...
May 12, 2022•41 min
How do you know if you are in a relationship with someone who is very controlling? Often, we do not realize we are in a relationship with someone who is controlling. This may be because we were brought up around that type of behavior our whole lives. In today’s show, I will give you indications that the person you are in a relationship with is controlling you, whether the relationship is romantic, a friendship, or work. I am also going to provide you with some things that you can do to overcome ...
May 03, 2022•41 min
Rosalind Severin McClean joins Live Your True Life Perspectives live with her two award-winning books: Oceans of Thoughts Book One and Two. Rosalind, a Caribbean Author from the Commonwealth of Dominica, and Bestselling Author of Oceans of Thoughts Book One and Book Two, which have both been released on Amazon. Rosalind shares her thoughtful emotion based poetry that helps all readers to process their own emotions. We will discuss today, processing the passing of a family member, respecting our ...
Apr 26, 2022•41 min
When we are in fear of losing a relationship, we do not speak our truth. This fear ultimately gets in the way of us doing what is right by our values, beliefs, and the boundaries we have in place. It is important for us to understand when we are in this place of fear, what is happening and why we are being held back from speaking the truth. We need to know what are some things that we can do to see the situation for what it really is. If you are going through an unhealthy relationship, are in fe...
Apr 26, 2022•41 min
Certified Life Skills Coach for kids and best-selling author, Scott Feld connects with Ashley on Live Your True Life Perspectives. The two will be discussing the process of unlocking kid's inner super powers. Scott and Ashley will be talking about what it means to be un-mess-with-able, unlocking inner powers, seeing the unseen, realizing blind spots, the power of imagination, and power shifting. "Dax to the Max" is Scott's best-selling book that presents the power of imagination and how it can p...
Apr 13, 2022•41 min
