Deadlifts & Daddy Issues

It’s 100% Personal

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2490387/open_sms] Making decisions that are 100% personal isn’t selfish - it’s necessary. In this episode, I unpack what it looks like to live, choose, and show up as the woman you’re becoming, with a bit of over-explaining, unhinged stories, and letting go of other people’s narratives. ✨🎙️

Completely Unhinged

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2490387/open_sms] In this episode of But What Would I Know?, Ayla dives headfirst into the wild, weird, and sometimes wonderful world of modern dating—where emotional labour is high, effort is low, and apparently, “Hi gorgeous” still passes for an opening line. From low-effort messages and ghosting to emotional freeloaders and men who want their egos stroked more than their souls—Ayla breaks it all down with unfiltered honesty, personal stories, and just enough sass to get you through your next unmatched moment. Includes: 💬 The iconic “Pick Two” policy 📍 A real-life sea-swim ghosting saga 📥 A listener story with big Harry energy ❓ Q&A on red flags & dating app burnout 🔥 Empowering reminders for women navigating the chaos It’s honest. It’s hilarious. And it might just make you delete the apps—again.

Main Character Energy

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2490387/open_sms] In this episode, we’re rewriting the script. No more waiting to be picked, no more shrinking to fit, no more mistaking self-sacrifice for love. From solo getaways to solo healing, Ayla dives into what it really means to back yourself when no one else does. This one’s for the women reclaiming the plot — and making it their own.

Deadlifts & Daddy Issues

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2490387/open_sms] This one’s for those who lift heavy — physically and emotionally. In this episode, I dive into the mental resilience built on the gym floor, how moving across the world with a baby shook up my identity, and the uncomfortable but empowering truth about rejection, abandonment, and (you guessed it) daddy issues. We talk growth, grit, glutes, and the weight of emotional damage — and how lifting someone else’s bodyweight can sometimes feel easier than carrying your own history. Raw, real, and a little bit unhinged in the best way. But what would I know?

“Harry”

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2490387/open_sms] This one felt different… until it didn’t. In this episode, I share the story of a connection that started with warmth, spark, and late-night conversation. It ended with silence, blocking, and one hell of a twist. From red flags in slow motion to the moment I found out the truth, this is for anyone who’s ever dared to hope, only to be met with deception. Let’s talk intuition, ghosting, emotional accountability; and how to walk away with your head held high. But, what would I know.