Awareness with Ashley
HelseMy name is Ashley Stuart. I've been sharing content about what it's like living with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and migraines for a few years now on YouTube and I'm hoping to make it easier for you to listen on-the-go with having my episodes available via podcast. We all have busy lives and sometimes sitting down to watch a lengthy video is just not possible. For those of you who prefer audio, I hope this helps give you another way to enjoy my content.
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- Weight Loss Is A Long Journey That Never Ends | Podcast S3 Ep1 | Awareness with Ashley (00:27:54)
Beginning in 2018 when I was diagnosed with IIH, I had the determination to lose weight as it was made known to me that my IIH could go into remission if I was successful. Throughout 2019, I finally was successful at attaining this goal and have kept it off ever since. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- Why Tears Are A Form of Therapy with This | S2 Ep15 | Awareness with Ashley (00:26:40)
When it comes to tears and crying, many people feel showing these emotions is a form of weakness. The truth is that being able to freely express these emotions is a form of therapy and come up in many ways and at many different times throughout the journey with chronic illness. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- My Thoughts On Ozempic | Podcast S2 Ep14 | Awareness with Ashley (00:35:15)
Being that I have been on a weight loss journey of my own and have had some close friends and family ask me about my thoughts due to the popularity of medications like Ozempic, I decided to share my opinion and concerns about these kinds of medications. My hope is that it will offer an interesting perspective on a very popular topic of conversation these days. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- The Relief Of A Diagnosis | Podcast S2 Ep13 | Awareness with Ashley (00:24:12)
The diagnosis process for rare and chronic illnesses can be such a long process that just getting one can feel like a huge milestone has been achieved. I talk about the implications of this long process and dig into some parts of this journey that I haven't thought about in a long time. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- What 'I'm Fine' Really Means | Podcast S2 Ep12 | Awareness with Ashley (00:29:06)
I go over what I mean when I say I'm good or I'm fine when asked how I'm doing. Sometimes it can mean that I am doing pretty well but sometimes it means that I'm not doing well with not understanding or not feeling like explaining why. I also spend some time talking about how this applies a bit more recently too as I am going through things that are very hard to talk about. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- We Can Only Do Our Best | Podcast S2 Ep 11| Awareness with Ashley (00:15:26)
Today's quote is by Doe Zantamata and it is this: "Some days are better, some days are worse. Look for the blessing instead of the curse. Be positive, stay strong and get enough rest. You can’t do it all, but you can do your best" I talk about why I love this quote and how I best feel it describes life with chronic illness very well. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- t's Hard To Put What's Happening Into Words | S2 E10 | Awareness with Ashley (00:19:56)
When it comes to explaining our chronic illnesses to our family or friends who don't experience these illnesses, it can be hard to communicate in words what it's like. This can make us appear to be unwilling to talk about our illness when the truth is, we are often just trying to think of the right way to word everything. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94 Or Click Here: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- It's Not Right To Ask People To Be Positive All Of The Time | Podcast S2 E9 | Awareness With Ashley (00:23:09)
Negative emotions are apart of the experience with chronic illness. It's not fair to ask people or to expect people to be positive all of the time. Experiencing these negative emotions is what makes us human. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- Normal Is Boring | S2 E8 | Awareness with Ashley (00:16:03)
Hey everyone. Today, I'm talking about how normality with chronic illness like IIH and migraines will always mean something different than those who don't deal with chronic health conditions. Society's definitions of what's normal for young people has a big impact on us but what is normal anyways. Normal gets us nowhere and if it wasn't for this happening, I probably wouldn't be in the same place as I am today. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- What If Chronic Illness Leads To Unexpected Opportunities? | Podcast S2 E7 | Awareness with Ashley (00:20:11)
In this week's podcast, I talk about the unexpected opportunities that have come up because of being diagnosed with IIH and migraines. Although I would never choose to go through this, I often wonder what my life would be like and if I would have had the same opportunities if it not were for the suffering that I have experienced because of being sick. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94 Or Click Here: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- Your Best Is Good Enough | S2 E6 | Awareness with Ashley (00:20:12)
When I'm having a bad day, I may not be able to do the same things I can do on a good day. This is okay. It gets into a quote by Carmen Ambrosio. "If opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb today, that is okay.” This is the topic of this week's podcast and know that if you strongly relate to this quote, you are not alone. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- IIH and Migraines Are Just Hurdles On My Journey | Awareness with Ashley | Season 2 Episode 5 (00:15:56)
In this week's podcast, I talk about a quote that equates chronic illness to just being hurdles along life's journey. Also, we ultimately just want the same thing as you do: happiness, love, and success. The full video version is available to Locals supporters. In this week's podcast, I talk about a quote that equates chronic illness to just being hurdles along life's journey. Also, we ultimately just want the same thing as you do: happiness, love, and success. The full video version is available to Locals supporters. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- The Importance Of Letting Go Of The Past While Finding Joy In The Moment | Podcast June 28, 2023 (00:18:51)
I came across a quote that I wanted to talk about from Rachel Marie Martin that emphasizes the importance of letting one type of story go so you can enjoy the current moment. It not only spoke to me about what it's like living with chronic illness and chronic pain, but it also spoke to me because of my journey with non-duality. I talk about how this quote spoke to me in this week's podcast. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94 Or Click Here: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- How I'd Talk About The Spoon Theory With Family or Friends | Awareness with Ashley (00:15:19)
I take you through an exercise of how I'd explain the Spoon Theory to family. I use this by actually making a list and using a few different scenarios to show how we have to be careful with how we manage our energy (spoons) throughout the day. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94 Or click here: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- Emotional Releases And How It Affects Me With Migraines | Awareness With Ashley (00:16:34)
Emotions can cause your pain to feel worse and emotional releases are something that happen on this journey with non-duality. They happen when you least expect them too as well. I'm going through another big one right now so here's what I am experiencing. Just a note that this is an example of going through a bit of a rough patch to reach a bit more light after. Ignoring these emotions would only make the situation much worse. Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94 You can find me everywhere at this link as well: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- Darkness Leads To Light | Awareness with Ashley (00:30:47)
They say that the darkest of nights can hold the most beauty and lead to amazing things when the light returns. This was true for me with chronic illness and it's becoming the centre of my life again on this journey with awakening and spirituality. Life is a constant form of cycles through both light and darkness. You may be noticing a shift in the content that I do as I am currently going through a very big change in my life with this journey with non-duality. Episodes and content may be a bit more random than they used to be. This episode is from a live show I did on YouTube. Since my content has shifted quite significantly, I am going to name this the first episode of season 2. You can find me on my social media platforms below: Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- Despite what I talk about and what I do to manage life with migraines, nothing is a cure. I still have my bad days even with how good I feel most days. #migraines #chronicillness #chronicpain #medit (00:20:22)
Despite what I talk about and what I do to manage life with migraines, nothing is a cure. I still have my bad days even with how good I feel most days. #migraines #chronicillness #chronicpain #meditation The link to everything: https://lnk.bio/ggr0 Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- Frustration Is Very Real With Chronic Pain | Podcast Episode 19 | Awareness with Ashley (00:22:27)
When you deal with something like either IIH and migraines, frustration can arise in many obvious and not so obvious ways. #migraines #iih #chronicpain #frustration https://lnk.bio/ggr0 Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- I Am Thankful I Don't Get This Symptom Very Often | Podcast Episode 18 | Awareness with Ashley (00:18:09)
There's one common migraine symptom that many others do have that I don't often have. I am thankful for this as that one symptom affects me significantly whenever I am having to manage it. #migraines #iih #symptoms #chronicillness #chronicpain The link to everything: https://lnk.bio/ggr0 Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94
- How Stress and Emotions Impact My Life With Migraines | Podcast Episode 16 | Ashley Stuart (00:25:08)
When it comes to what we consider to be negative emotions (things like fear, anxiety, stress, and sadness), it has a huge impact on how we are feeling in the moment. #migraines #emotions #fear #anxiety #sadness The link to everything: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- The Postdrome Phase of A Migraine | Podcast Mar 11 | Ashley Stuart (00:24:07)
Hey everyone! In this week's podcast, I wanted to focus on the postdrome phase of a migraine. Just because a migraine is officially over, it doesn't mean that we are usually done with the symptoms completely. #migraine #postdrome #awareness #chronicillness #invisibleillness Where to find us? https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- What Happens When You Get A Cold With Migraines | Ashley Stuart (00:20:15)
Getting sick with migraines is not a fun experience. In this week's podcast episode, I talk about why as I just got over having a sinus cold. #migraines #chronicillness #cold #sick #awareness The link to everything: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- How Weather Affects My Migraines | Awareness with Ashley (00:16:52)
I take a deep dive into how the weather and seasons impacts my life with migraines. When it comes to triggers, changing weather is probably in my top two. I've mentioned this in many other videos and vlogs but have never taken a really deep dive into how my life is impacted by changing weather. #migraines #weather #AshleyStuart #AwarenesswithAshley The link to find me everywhere: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- Do I Feel Robbed Of Time Because Of Migraines and IIH? (00:19:47)
I approach this looking at it from when I was at my worst and where I'm at now. The answer may surprise you! #chronicillness #iih #migraines #time #lifemilestones #awareness You can find the link to all of my social media pages here: https://lnk.bio/ggr0
- Normal Things I Avoid Doing Because of Migraines | Ashley Stuart (00:23:07)
When it comes to having migraines, there are things that people do every day that I actually avoid or try to avoid. Many of these are things many people who don't deal with these same conditions as me don't even have to think about. All of the examples I use in this also apply to IIH despite me not mentioning it specifically. #iih #migraines #awareness The link to everything: https://lnk.bio/ggr0 Want more content like behind the scenes, daily updates, access to messaging and a community where we can connect? Come join my supporter community! https://ashleystuart.locals.com Want to follow me on social media? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AStuart94 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awarenesswithashley/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyStuart94