Living an Intentional Life Podcast

A Return to Rhythm: You’re Not Inconsistent — You’re Cyclical with Grace Van Bodhi of YinKIND | Episode 195

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/fan_mail/new] In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation, I sit down with Grace — a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner, mother, teacher, and creator of MoonMapping — to explore what it truly means to live in rhythm with ourselves instead of against ourselves. Together, we dive into the wisdom of cyclical living, women’s hormones, nervous system healing, intentional motherhood, and the power of learning to listen to the body instead of constantly overriding it. Grace shares how her work at the intersection of Eastern Medicine, functional medicine, fertility awareness, and Soul-led living has transformed not only the way she supports women, but the way she moves through her own life as a practitioner, wife, mother, healer, and community leader. We talk about: * why women are not meant to function linearly * cycle tracking and hormonal rhythms * nervous system safety and regulation * home birth, motherhood, and trusting the body * balancing multiple identities and roles as women * intentional living and attunement to the Soul * cyclical productivity vs. hustle culture * Eastern Medicine and women’s health * cultivating joy, friendship, and meaningful community * the courage it takes to live in alignment This episode is an invitation to soften, reconnect, and remember that perhaps you are not inconsistent at all — perhaps you were simply never meant to live disconnected from your rhythm. A truly nourishing conversation for women seeking deeper connection to their bodies, cycles, intuition, and lives. ABOUT GRACE :  Grace is a fourth-generation acupuncturist, women’s health practitioner and mother based in Lake Arrowhead, CA. She works at the intersection of functional medicine, hormones, and nervous system healing, with a focus on helping women understand their bodies in a deeper, more intuitive way. She created MoonMapping as a way to bring women back into rhythm with their cycles and their lives, and her work has naturally expanded into offerings like MoonSONG Circle, QiYoga, and her Crystal Keys tapping practice—spaces where women can regulate, reconnect, and come back to themselves, both in person and online. Her work is rooted in the belief that when we understand our patterns, everything starts to make more sense, and that living intentionally begins by learning how to listen. CONNECT WITH GRACE :  * Website  [https://www.yinkind.com] * Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/yin.kind/] MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :  * PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"  [https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com/2026-planner.html] * FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation  [https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2] * Follow on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/] * Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call [https://calendly.com/ashleystrongsmith/60min] MUSIC BY:  * Tristen Whaley / @t_whales [https://www.instagram.com/t_whales/] / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AHncIY3HIRvSgQUrK8n0T?si=aJywk2rWT3S23xj-rweyBA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/support]

Italy, Friendship & the Feeling of Infinite Possibility (a peek inside my trip to Italy) | Episode 194

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/fan_mail/new] I’m still processing Italy. I don’t fully have the polished “here’s what I learned” ending yet, but I think there’s something beautiful about sharing from the middle of an experience instead of waiting until everything is neatly understood. In this episode, I’m taking you through the journey of our girls’ trip through Naples, Sorrento, Positano, and Ischia — a trip that became so much more than just a vacation. From rooftop spritzes and pizza that tasted like infinite possibility, to ferry rides, ocean swims, sunsets against castles, and the quiet unraveling of parts of myself that had long been waiting to be seen again. We talk about: * friendship and feminine connection * slowing down and living on “Italian time” * beauty, rest, and sensory joy * anxiety and surrender while traveling * the emotional experience of returning home * the parts of ourselves that come back online when we finally exhale This episode is less of a travel recap and more of a reflection on what happens when life reminds you how deeply beautiful being human can be. Thank you, Italy. Truly. MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :  * PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"  [https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com/2026-planner.html] * FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation  [https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2] * Follow on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/] * Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call [https://calendly.com/ashleystrongsmith/60min] MUSIC BY:  * Tristen Whaley / @t_whales [https://www.instagram.com/t_whales/] / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AHncIY3HIRvSgQUrK8n0T?si=aJywk2rWT3S23xj-rweyBA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/support]

Navigating Solopreneurship in the Age of AI: Staying Grounded, Intentional & Aligned with Shilpa Lewis | Episode 193

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/fan_mail/new] In this conversation, I sit down with Shilpa Lewis—mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked podcast Omni Mindfulness™—to explore what it means to stay grounded, intentional, and aligned in the rapidly evolving age of AI. With over 20 years of experience in User Experience design, a deep academic foundation in artificial intelligence and human–computer interaction, and a long-standing meditation practice, Shilpa brings a rare integration of technology, spirituality, and human-centered awareness. Together, we explore the intersection of mindfulness and modern technology—and the internal experience of navigating a world that constantly asks us to move faster, do more, and stay “ahead.” In this episode, we talk about: * why so many solopreneurs feel overwhelmed in the age of AI * how digital noise can pull us into reactivity rather than clarity * the importance of “pause” as a leadership and life practice * what it means to build with alignment instead of urgency * how AI can be used as a tool for reflection rather than avoidance * and why solopreneurship itself is often a deeply spiritual journey Shilpa also shares her personal evolution—from a long-standing career in UX and systems design, to stepping into entrepreneurship, mindfulness coaching, and creating tools like her Pause with Purpose™ framework and Founder’s Why Compass™ app. At the heart of her work is a simple but powerful philosophy:  Pause first. Reflect deeply. Amplify what matters. This conversation is not just about AI or business—it’s about discernment. About learning how to stay connected to your inner clarity while navigating external noise. And about remembering that how we build matters just as much as what we build. If you’ve been feeling the pressure to keep up, stay visible, or figure out how to integrate AI into your life or business in a meaningful way… this episode offers a grounding return to presence, purpose, and intentional creation. ABOUT SHILPA :  Shilpa Lewis is a mindfulness-led AI strategist, meditation life coach, and host of the globally ranked Top 5% podcast, Omni Mindfulness™. CONNECT WITH SHILPA :  * Website [https://omnimindfulness.com]  * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/omni.mindfulness/channel/]  * Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/omnimindfulness] * Linked-in [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpashukla/]  * 🧭 Founder’s Why Compass™ [https://compass.omnimindfulness.com/] MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :  * PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"  [https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com/2026-planner.html] * FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation  [https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2] * Follow on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/] * Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call [https://calendly.com/ashleystrongsmith/60min] MUSIC BY:  * Tristen Whaley / @t_whales [https://www.instagram.com/t_whales/] / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AHncIY3HIRvSgQUrK8n0T?si=aJywk2rWT3S23xj-rweyBA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/support]

From Student to Teacher: Reclaiming the Parts I Silenced | Episode 192

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/fan_mail/new] There was a version of me I quietly put away. I told myself I was meant to be the student… not the teacher.  That I wasn’t suited for that role.  That part of me slowly went dormant—not because she left, but because I stopped believing in her. And yet… she never left. In this episode, I share the journey of returning to a part of myself I once silenced—and what it felt like to finally say a full-body yes to stepping back into it. We explore the deeper truth that the parts of us we think we’ve outgrown or left behind are often still within us… waiting.  Waiting to be acknowledged.  Waiting to be chosen again. This conversation is an invitation to gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been quieted, dismissed, or forgotten—and to begin rebuilding a relationship with them, one honest step at a time. If something has been calling you back… this episode is for you. MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :  * PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"  [https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com/2026-planner.html] * FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation  [https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2] * Follow on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/] * Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call [https://calendly.com/ashleystrongsmith/60min] MUSIC BY:  * Tristen Whaley / @t_whales [https://www.instagram.com/t_whales/] / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AHncIY3HIRvSgQUrK8n0T?si=aJywk2rWT3S23xj-rweyBA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/support]

Designing a Life That Feels Like Mine: Choosing Alignment, Expansion & Intentional Living with Ali Hanson | Episode 191

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/fan_mail/new] In this conversation, I sit down with Ali Hanson—sustainability consultant, creator of The Mindful Edit, founder of Civic & Soil, and community builder behind Cultivate Carp—to explore what it really means to design a life that feels like your own. Ali’s journey is one of intentional evolution. After selling two hospitality businesses, she found herself at a threshold—choosing not certainty, but alignment. Not a predefined path, but expansion. What followed was a deep reconnection to her values and a rebuilding of life and work from the inside out. We talk about what it means to: * build businesses rooted in sustainability, mindfulness, and impact * navigate multi-passionate identity and multiple expressions of self * choose expansion over certainty—even when it feels unfamiliar * redesign life through values instead of expectations or performance * and what it looks like to live more quietly, honestly, and intentionally Ali also shares her personal journey of support and transformation—from working with coaches and therapists, to stepping into life strategy conversations with her husband that led to a creatively designed life between two places she now calls home. This is a conversation about letting go of what is “good” to make space for what is aligned. About trusting yourself in transition. And about what becomes possible when you stop trying to fit into a life—and instead begin to design one that fits you. If you’ve ever felt yourself in a season of becoming, rebuilding, or redefining what success and alignment actually mean… this episode is for you. ABOUT ALI :  Ali Hanson is a sustainability consultant, content creator, and community builder focused on helping individuals and businesses live and operate more mindfully. After selling her two hospitality businesses, she now works at the intersection of mindful living, business strategy, and environmental impact. Ali is the founder of The Mindful Edit, a platform dedicated to making sustainable living feel approachable and realistic, and Civic & Soil, a consulting practice that helps hospitality brands streamline operations, reduce waste, and build more intentional, values-driven businesses. She also creates local community experiences through Cultivate Carp in Carpinteria, California. When she’s not working, you can find her traveling, exploring the local food and wine scene, or dreaming up her next adventure with her husband, Drew, their dog Avocado, and their two cats Buster & Maui. CONNECT WITH ALI :  * Civic & Soil [https://www.civicandsoil.com] * The Mindful Edit [https://www.mindfuledit.co] * Cultivate Carp [https://www.cultivatecarp.com] MORE FROM THIS PODCAST :  * PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!"  [https://www.ashleystrongsmith.com/2026-planner.html] * FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation  [https://round-scene-279.myflodesk.com/ni0kpum7w2] * Follow on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ashleystrongsmith_/] * Work 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection Call [https://calendly.com/ashleystrongsmith/60min] MUSIC BY:  * Tristen Whaley / @t_whales [https://www.instagram.com/t_whales/] / tristenwhaley@me.com / Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AHncIY3HIRvSgQUrK8n0T?si=aJywk2rWT3S23xj-rweyBA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2049960/support]