Episode 198: Ashley Abercrombie

 

 


I am so happy to welcome Ashley Abercrombie to the show. Former Surviving Sarah guests, Kelsey Chapman and Tiffany Bluhm, connected us and I am so glad they did! This was one of my favorite conversations. Ashely and her family live in New York City. She is a blogger and writer and her first book, Rise of the Truthteller, hit stores this fall. She is also the co-host of the podcast Why Tho with Tiffany Bluhm.

Ashley has fought to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism and dysfunctional relationships. She pretended to be someone she wasn’t for far too long and then decided that it was time to tell the truth. In this episode, we talk about how she became a truth teller and owned her story, how she stopped wearing a mask and stopped pretending to be someone she wasn’t. We also talked about how to find safe people when you are ready to tell your story to and some phrases to say to people who are hurting that aren’t cliche. This was one of my favorite conversations. And I think you are going to love it, too.

 
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Takeaways:

  • “The real power in truth telling is being able to tell the truth about yourself.”

  • “Being perfect doesn’t establish peace.”

  • Phrases to say to someone who is hurting:

    • I’m so sorry, this is so awful. How can I help you?

    • Thank you for sharing that, can I offer you some input?

    • I’m here.

    • Is there a way I can show up for you?

Discussion Questions:

  • Do you or have you ever felt the pressure to hide parts of your story?

  • Why do you feel that way?

  • If you have ever shared those parts of your story, how did owning it and telling the truth make you feel?

  • What would help you feel like you are show up as you are?

  • What are some healthy outlets to deal with pain?

  • What do you do when you realize that a friend is not doing okay?

  • What would it look like if today you told the truth about who you are?

  • What is something you could do this week to help you be more your authentic self?

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Connect with Ashley:  Instagram // Website // Facebook // Podcast

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