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The Ashley Berges Show

Ashley Bergeswww.spreaker.com
Our personal relationships are extremely important and being able to navigate them properly is paramount for our safety, well-being, and overall happiness. We may find ourselves in a challenging family dynamic, complicated marriage or relationship, and all the while working to gain a clearer picture of what we want in our life and what makes us tick. The better we understand human nature, self-centered personalities, passive aggressive behavior, personality disorders including narcissism and borderline, the better we equip our lives centered around knowledge and personal empowerment. The more we center ourselves around healthy companionship, family, friends, and co-workers, the more time we have to work on ourselves to be the best version of us! 
This show is dedicated to anyone who has had enough of manipulation, gaslighting, and others trying to control them through manipulative tactics including the silent treatment and passive aggressive behavior. Instead of finding yourself in constant reaction mode due to someone else’s criticism, mental and emotional abuse, and childish behaviors, you choose to thrive and surround yourself with healthy people. This show is your safe zone and the place to learn and make huge strides in your relationships and in your life to get the healthy life you deserve.  Ashley works with clients all over the world by helping them to make healthy choices, change outdated mindsets, and adapt a new way of life to achieve the life and relationships they have always wanted. Ashley’s client cover the globe. For more information her website: www.ashleyberges.com 

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Episodes

Stress, Stress, and More Stress! Where is it all Coming From? [Ep.770]

Stress, stress, and more stress! Many of us are under an immense amount of stress every day. This stress can come from our career, our home life, lifestyle, situations, family, relationships, regrets, and the state of the world. When we think of stress, how do we define it and how do we deal with it? We need to take a look at the choices that we have made and choices that we have not made in our lives that have created havoc and stress for us. Join me today as I take a deep dive into stress, whe...

Feb 07, 202441 min

Combining AI and Children's Educational Books. An Interview with Dr. Penny Norman [Ep.769]

Today’s show will discuss science and keeping our children up to date on the most innovative ways to obtain accurate information for them to learn. Joining me is Dr Penny Norman. Dr. Norman has a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UC Berkeley. Dr. Penny is dedicated not only to children but also to education. She has written more than 20 Science STEM books for elementary-aged children over the last 20 years. A number of these STEM books have sold millions of copies. These titles are based on years of work...

Jan 03, 202442 min

Who Are You Paying to be in Your Life? [Ep.768]

On Today’s show, we will identify the people in our lives that we pay to be in our lives. Our doctors, lawyers, accountants, and therapists are just a few examples of the people we pay to be in our lives. We pay these people to help us in our lives. We need to identify who these people are and be confident that they have our best interests in mind, often we lose sight of this. We need to make sure that the people we are paying and giving power to in our lives are there for us and give us the bes...

Dec 18, 202341 min

Beware of the Arrogant Know It All, No Matter What Their Title [Ep.767]

Have you ever found yourself offering a suggestion, only to be quickly turned down? The feeling of being shut down can be very disheartening. Today I want to talk about a group of society that tends to gravitate toward individuals who think they know it all. However, the reality is that very few know it all. This same type of person also seems to gravitate toward others who are narcissistic in nature. The heart of the matter lies in the issue that they only take advice from supposed know-it-alls...

Dec 07, 202341 min

Navigating the Hot and Cold Relationship: Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster [Ep.766]

On today’s show, I dive into the complicated relationship where one minute they love you and the next they don’t. This leaves us never knowing what is going to happen next. The uncertainty that goes along with this type of relationship has an impact on our daily lives leaving us stressed, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Often, we find ourselves losing our sense of self, fearing being left, having our partner get angry at us, or blaming us for everything wrong. There is a lack of responsibility...

Nov 08, 202341 min

The Allure of Approval: Why We Seek Universal Likability [Ep.765]

As children, we all wanted to be the popular kid. We wanted everyone to like us. We wanted to be the kid chosen first for the team. However, no matter what we may have done there was always one or two kids who did not like us. What happens when we are adults and this desire to be liked by everyone continues in our lives? What about us causes us to want to be liked by everyone? On today's show, I am going to be talking about why we want to be liked so badly. I am going to examine the roots of our...

Nov 01, 202341 min

Authenticity, the Power We All Possess with Author Adam Bulbulia [Ep.764]

What does it mean to be authentic? On today’s show, we are going to be talking about authenticity. Authenticity is something we strive for in our lives. We must learn how to do this for ourselves and other people in our lives. The founder of Bridging Worlds Behavioral Service, creator of Heart-Centered Revolutions, and author of his latest book, Authenticity: The Immense Power to be Yourself, Adam Bulbulia joins us today. Adam is dedicated to showing us how being authentic is powerful and life-c...

Oct 12, 202341 min

Have You Ever Been Blindsided by an Argument? What do You do? [Ep.763]

How do you handle an argument that you never planned on having? Have you ever had someone start an argument with you when you did nothing to provoke them? On Today’s show, we are going to take an in-depth look into arguments. Specifically, what happens when the argument comes out of the blue? We need to understand what needs to be done in these situations. To avoid being caught off guard when it occurs in the future and to enable us to react appropriately, we must learn how to retain the concept...

Sep 20, 202341 min

Emotional Attachment To Our Cars, Why We Can't Let Them Go? [Ep.762]

Studies have shown that most drivers develop an emotional connection to their car. Some people even refer to their car as an old trustworthy friend. The emotional connection people feel towards their cars is interesting and can be pretty normal. Join Ashley today as she talks about the emotional attachment that we have to our vehicles and why is it so hard to let our cars go. Ashley helps us understand why we develop these connections and why it is so hard for us to say goodbye to our cars when ...

Sep 13, 202341 min

Finding and Identifying your Support System at Any Age. A Desk To Lean On [Ep.761]

I am speaking with emerging and upcoming author David Valovcin on Today's show. David is a Financial Services Technologist and has written his first book, “A Desk To Lean On.” David’s inspiration to write the book comes from his daughter Grace. Going back to school affects both parents and children. “A Desk To Lean On” helps take the guesswork out of some of the unknown when it comes to attending a new school. Join David and Ashley as they discuss what it is like to go to school, start a new sch...

Aug 30, 202341 min

Signs and Symptoms of the Roommate Situation [Ep.760]

Many of us are familiar with the new term work wife or work husband. It appears many of our friends or co-workers have one. Perhaps even one of us has a work wife or husband. We may hear the terminology emotional affair where someone is confiding in someone outside of their marriage for emotional support. We may feel alone in our marriage even after being married for many years. The marriage may have become a roommate situation. Listen to today’s show to learn more about marriage, the roommate s...

Aug 16, 202341 min

Spiritual Bypassing; Are They Using This to Hide Behind Life? [Ep.759]

On today’s show, we are going to be exploring spiritual bypassing. Many of us may be using this as a defense mechanism in our own lives. Spiritual bypassing is the tendency to use spiritual explanations to avoid complex psychological issues. Rather than working through difficult emotions or confronting our issues, we dismiss things that have happened and use spiritual explanations or toxic positivity. Often this is done to protect ourselves or create harmony with other people. Another way this i...

Aug 09, 202341 min

Should I Take Their Advice? Know The Difference Between Helpful and Harmful Advice [Ep.758]

On today’s show, I discuss how our past and our experiences not only color our lives, but also color the way we see and interpret things that happened to us and happened to others around us. When it comes to giving helpful advice to someone in need, we must have some sort of understanding, knowledge, and experience to provide the correct advice. In today's show, I offer a simple example of a situation that can take place to anyone at any time. The reason why I offer this example about the grocer...

Jul 12, 202341 min

Life, It’s Your Life, Now What? [Ep.757]

On today’s show, we will be talking about your life. We are going to take a deep dive into what we really want in our life and how we are going to get it. Once we get the things we want, how do we then hold onto them? Many of us have that one thing that seems to always get in the way of us attaining what we want. Let’s examine what is missing in our lives, what we love about our lives, and finally figure out how we can get exactly what we want in our life. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

Jun 28, 202341 min

When Your Ex Turns Your Children Against You [Ep.754]

Many of us may be experiencing parental alienation right now. During a separation or divorce, our children have turned against us, and we are left to understand why this happened. It is a very painful experience that often blindsides us because our relationships with our children had always been close. Join me today as I speak with Will, a father currently experiencing parental alienation. We will be discussing how it feels, why it happens, and some possible steps we can take to try and turn it ...

Jun 07, 202341 min

Maleku’s Gift. Empowering Children Through Breathwork and Personal Understanding. [Ep.753]

Today Ashley speaks with two women who are making a significant difference in the lives of children. Children today need to have ways to work through stress, be more at peace, and be comfortable with who they are. Maleku’s Gift, A story about consciousness and the power of your own breath, helps parents and children learn how to come together and do the necessary work to help children. Join Ashley and Children’s Author, former child educator, and Doctor of Educational Psychology, Jill Reed, and ...

May 22, 202341 min

My Problem is...Is it Your Problem or Someone Else's [Ep.752]

As humans, we all face challenges. However, it's important to question whether these challenges truly deserve to be labeled as problems. To do this, we must first understand what defines a problem. It's crucial to analyze the situation and determine what actions we can take to make a positive change. When we define a situation as a problem we pigeonhole ourselves by seeing an issue that needs to take place that might be impossible to overcome. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

May 18, 202341 min

How is Your Life Affected when You Hyper-Focus on One Stressful Relationship? [Ep.751]

Are you hyper-focused on a situation in your life? Perhaps it feels like all your energy is being consumed by this one issue. It can be difficult to navigate this kind of hyper-focus, as it often leads to neglecting other aspects of our lives and creating new problems. On today's show, I will offer some helpful advice for anyone facing this kind of situation. This advice will allow you to reach a conclusion and move forward in a positive direction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

May 10, 202341 min

Shifting to a Powerful Mindset with Children’s Author Julie D’Ann [Ep.750]

Today on Live Your True Life Perspectives, Ashley talks with Life Transformation Coach, Illumination Guide, and children’s author Julie D’Ann. Julie has recently released her new children’s book titled, “Which Would You Choose?” This book presents experiences that children or any person may come across in life. The book also demonstrates how to choose thoughts to change feelings and emotions to make more positive choices in life. Join Ashley and Julie as they discuss higher being consciousness, ...

May 02, 202341 min

How to Identify Narcissistic Retaliation and Recognize Their Playbook [Ep.749]

On today’s show, I am going to identify when a narcissist has crossed the line, and how to safeguard ourselves against them. When it comes to the people in their lives, narcissists have no boundaries and have double standards. We need to identify the signs of narcissistic retaliation, their playbook, which includes everything from projections and judgment on us to the narcissist's use of flying monkeys. Once we can identify these things, we will be able to protect and distance ourselves from our...

Apr 18, 202341 min

Have You Given an Honest Thought as to What You Really Want in Life?[Ep.748]

Do you know what you want in your life? Most of us have an idea of what we want our lives to look like. Unfortunately, many of us are in limbo in our lives. We do not know how to put our thoughts and ideas into practice. We need to think about how to take what we want and make it our reality. We must make choices and decisions to change our current situations and create the life we want. Has your Marriage Become a Roommate Situation? Has your Marriage Become a Roommate Situation? https://youtu.b...

Mar 29, 202341 min

The Impact of Growing up with Narcissistic Parents [Ep.747]

Many of us are unaware that narcissistic parents raised us. Nobody ever said that our parents were narcissists. As we grew older, we started to see and comprehend what was happening. On today's show, I'll talk about how narcissistic parents affect us as well as the warning signs and symptoms of narcissistic parents. Watch the links to the following videos below: How to Handle Being the Scapegoat or Black Sheep in the Family? https://youtu.be/N8SXvtEINrs When Narcissistic Parents Choose their Fav...

Mar 15, 202341 min

You Have Nothing with Potential [Ep.746]

Join me as I examine the distinction between potential and performance on today's show. Recognizing the difference between the two, and seeing when there is only potential, are both critical to identifying and understanding them in your life. Let's discuss the differences between potential and performance, how to distinguish them, and the roles they both play in our relationships. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support ....

Mar 08, 202341 min

Fooled by the Beginning of the Relationship [Ep.745]

I am talking about the relationship that has left you in shambles on today's show. It started out so amazing, perfect, and unbelievable. Suddenly something changed. You are now left in the position of wondering what happened. The overwhelming anxiety is preventing you from eating or sleeping. You cannot believe that your relationship went from being so wonderful to picking up the pieces of your life and trying to move forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Feb 23, 202341 min

A Love Letter to my Son, an Adoption Story, with Author Adam Swain Ferguson [Ep.744]

On today’s show, we are talking with author and producer, Adam Swain Ferguson about his recent book, Love Without Wings, an Adoption Fairytale. This is a heartfelt story about folks who want children and are unable to have them on their own. It covers all the obstacles people go through in order to adopt children and become families. Join me today as I talk to Adam and learn more about his intentions and the concepts of the book. Adam Swain Ferguson's website: https://www.purplefoxentertainment....

Feb 14, 202341 min

How is Time Getting in the Way of your Happiness? [Ep.743]

Time is our greatest illusion! Many of us make decisions that may not be the best for us based on the illusion of time. What is time and how does it impact us? Our perspective of time affects everything in our lives from our health to our life partners. Time or the illusion of time determines much of our decision-making. Often, we rush into things that may need more thought because of our fear of time. Join me as we explore the illusion of time and the effect it has on our lives. Become a suppor...

Feb 01, 202341 min

What is Impacting you Right Now? [Ep.742]

We are impacted daily by things that we are aware of and things that we are not aware of. These impacts can affect us both positively and negatively. On today’s show, I will help us realize what is impacting us, understand what the impacts are, and how great the impact is on us. This will help us see where we are, what we are doing, and what we need to be more aware of, in our lives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support ....

Jan 26, 202341 min

Is the Fear of being Alone Holding you Back in Life? [Ep741]

Many of us worry about being alone. Sometimes we find ourselves settling because of our fear of being alone. It seems that this fear is a very common theme. We may tolerate and accept things from others that we would not usually do because of our fear of being alone. Often this fear pushes us to a place of not being able to identify ourselves. In the process of not wanting to be alone over time, we lose ourselves. If you must change who you are as a person, or give up things that are important t...

Jan 18, 202341 min

Welcome to the New Year and the New and Improved Version of Ourselves [Ep.740]

Join me on today’s show as we explore what we can do to become new and improved versions of ourselves. What do we need to start doing today to make these changes happen? The start of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to begin looking at these questions and determine what adjustments we need to make to allow us to feel more at ease, peaceful, happier, and healthier. Relationships fuel both our happiness and our pain. We need to be able to understand and recognize our numerous relationships to...

Jan 11, 202341 min

Finding the Power in our Lives to Make the Big Changes [Ep.739]

We all walk a journey in life. Often, the journey can be long, overwhelming, and challenging. Other times the journey can be the best thing in the world. Throughout this journey that we call life, we need to constantly be learning and growing to make ourselves better and stronger every day. Sometimes we just go through the motions and do not realize all that is going on around us. How do we understand our truth and see our life and goodness? How do we begin to manage and process what we need in ...

Jan 04, 202341 min
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