Ashe
Summary
Dax Shepard welcomes singer-songwriter Ash to discuss their meeting at a wedding and their close friendship. The conversation covers Ash's personal history, including the loss of her brother and the impact of childhood trauma on her nervous system. They also explore themes of self-worth, the challenges of sudden fame, and the importance of setting boundaries in the digital age.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
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Living arrangements and health scares
Wedding stories and past lives
Astrology, age, and energy
Dance floor freedom and wisdom
Neighborhoods and Justin Bieber
Birth year and childhood photos
Social dynamics and ignoring mistakes
Gender differences in conflict resolution
Flow, partners, and personal gifts
Birth control and egg freezing
Genes and kindergarten milestones
Hormonal changes and magnetic energy
Ovulation highs and social magnetism
Triplet cousins and Kiefer Sutherland lookalike
Starting a band and meeting Phineas
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Trauma responses and nervous system
Cycle awareness and nervous system state
Healthiest version and autoimmune risks
Right-sizing fear and adult capability
Safety affirmations and self-care
Imposter syndrome and self-worth
Identity through motherhood
Childhood trauma and panic attacks
Meeting partner and job structure
Psychosomatic symptoms and allergies
Quitting smoking effortlessly
Trauma as a source of hobbies
Kidney cancer and songwriting
Permission to relax and set rules
Benson Boone tour and rhythm
Monica's bizarre song and past lives
Phineas's age and Berkeley return
Entering vs leaving Berkeley
Nashville reputation and journeyman structure
Enjoying the process vs Rich and Famous
Industry shift and celebrity phenomenon
Justin Vernon and competitive gymnastics
Love as a witness to life
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Nashville move and financials
Writing with Phineas and yes-and
Second season stress and green light
Mamma Mia and Meryl Streep
John Canada's name origin
Partner as a kind listener
Career trajectory and acting world
Promoting The Girl of Your Dreams
Pan's Labyrinth and business goals
Concentric circles and Monica's reaction
Non-commercial success and radio shock
Verbal processing and self-protection
Meeting Guillermo and essence
Piano performance and legal battle joke
Singing and avoiding disappointment
Gratitude and album promotion
Role in birth and sweet angel comment
Delta's comment and sperm and eggs
Explaining reproduction to kids
Hair, makeup, and Monopoly with Sally
Kristen's birth and Big Boy's meal
Restaurant baby and confusing day
Security breach and primary check
Itchy ear condition
Timeline of menopause and aging
Friday night mood and gaslighting
Movie audio and perimenopause
Surround speaker and movie mix
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Lebanon pronunciation and sympathy flowers
Papa's visit and Kara craving
Enjoying a pulse in the universe
Stifling weather and driving kids
Vegan cheese and fake breakfast sandwiches
Picking up daughter and self-awareness
Middle-aged man and normal threshold
Enjoying the moment and driving insane
Airtight vs watertight logic
Leaking water vs air tradition
Inside scoop and high for cater 2000
Accumulating mental notes and West Coast
Zapping bumps and skin tags
Shop lighting and face zapping
Jason Sudeikis and birthday
Busy woman and birth control risks
Trauma excavation and range of conditions
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