Hermit Haven
Hermit Haven is a cozy, safe space for women seeking self-growth, healing, and inspiration. Hosted by Ashley and Jacqui, this podcast offers heartfelt conversations about personal transformation, overcoming challenges, and becoming your truest self. Whether you're sipping coffee or on the go, join us for supportive, judgment-free discussions that empower you to embrace your journey at your own pace. Welcome to the community where hermits unite! đ⨠Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hermit-haven--6315196/support.
Episodes
September 10, 2025 ⢠25 mins
⨠Your passions donât need anyone elseâs approval â theyâre yours, and thatâs what makes them magic. đ¸
In this weekâs Hermit Haven episode, weâre talking about the freedom that comes when you stop seeking permission for what you love.
From Disney magic to journaling, baking, reading, or whatever lights you up â your passions donât need to make sense to anyone but you.
đ Inside this cozy chat, weâll cover:
đˇ Why ownership matters whe...
In this weekâs Hermit Haven episode, weâre talking about the freedom that comes when you stop seeking permission for what you love.
From Disney magic to journaling, baking, reading, or whatever lights you up â your passions donât need to make sense to anyone but you.
đ Inside this cozy chat, weâll cover:
đˇ Why ownership matters whe...
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September 3, 2025 ⢠22 mins
đ Your passions are whispers from your soul, reminding you of who you are.
This week on Hermit Haven, weâre unpacking how doing what you love isnât selfish â itâs actually self-love in its truest form. Whether itâs baking, painting, writing, or rediscovering something you adored as a kid, your passions deserve space in your life.
 Together, weâll explore:
This week on Hermit Haven, weâre unpacking how doing what you love isnât selfish â itâs actually self-love in its truest form. Whether itâs baking, painting, writing, or rediscovering something you adored as a kid, your passions deserve space in your life.
 Together, weâll explore:
- Simple ways to weave your passions into your week
- Why prioritizing joy helps...
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August 27, 2025 ⢠27 mins
⨠Somewhere along the way, a lot of us stopped making time for the things we once loved. Maybe it was painting, baking, dancing in your room, or collecting little treasures â passions that lit you up just because they made you happy. This week on Hermit Haven, weâre taking you by the hand and helping you find your way back to those joys.
 In this episode, we chat about:
đ¸ How to recognize which passions are calling you back
đ¸ Practi...
 In this episode, we chat about:
đ¸ How to recognize which passions are calling you back
đ¸ Practi...
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August 20, 2025 ⢠27 mins
Do you remember the thing you couldnât get enough of as a kid â the hobby, dream, or passion that made you feel most alive? Somewhere along the way, maybe someone told you it was âchildishâ or âcringe,â or maybe life just got busy and you quietly let it go. But hereâs the truth, bestie: the things you loved back then are still valid. They still belong to you.
In this episode, weâre curling up together for a cozy conversation about:
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In this episode, weâre curling up together for a cozy conversation about:
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August 13, 2025 ⢠37 mins
đ The Coziest Fall Bucket List Ever đ Bestie⌠grab your blanket, your favorite fall drink, and get comfy â because this week weâre building the ultimate cozy girl fall bucket list.
 đđ In this episode of Hermit Haven, weâre sharing:
â The simple, soul-filling moments that make fall magical
đ Seasonal adventures (both at home & out and about) you have to try
đŻ How to slow down and savor the season
đ Creative + mindful ways to ...
 đđ In this episode of Hermit Haven, weâre sharing:
â The simple, soul-filling moments that make fall magical
đ Seasonal adventures (both at home & out and about) you have to try
đŻ How to slow down and savor the season
đ Creative + mindful ways to ...
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August 6, 2025 ⢠17 mins
Hey besties đ This week, weâre talking about those quiet, sometimes sneaky shifts that happen when you start to grow out of old habits, roles, or even versions of yourself that used to feel so you⌠but donât quite fit anymore.
Weâre digging into what it feels like to step into a life thatâs more grounded, intentional, and at peaceâwithout the pressure of having it all figured out.
Inside this episode, youâll hear:
đż The mix of emoti...
Weâre digging into what it feels like to step into a life thatâs more grounded, intentional, and at peaceâwithout the pressure of having it all figured out.
Inside this episode, youâll hear:
đż The mix of emoti...
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July 30, 2025 ⢠26 mins
We get it â showing up for yourself can feel like a lot. Especially when life is pulling you in every direction and your comfort zone is right there. In this episode, weâre having a heart-to-heart about the messy middle â the space between who you are now and who youâre becoming.
We talk about:
We talk about:
- Why consistency can feel so hard (but why it matters)
- How to tell what the ânext versionâ of you really looks like
- The small shifts that ma...
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July 23, 2025 ⢠30 mins
Ever feel like youâre stuck in between? Like the version of you that once made sense doesnât quite fit anymore - but the next version of you hasnât fully arrived yet?
In this episode, weâre getting honest about the in-between seasons. The ones that feel quiet, uncertain, and sometimes a little uncomfortable. We talk about how it feels to outgrow old identities, the grief that can come with letting go, and how to gently create space ...
In this episode, weâre getting honest about the in-between seasons. The ones that feel quiet, uncertain, and sometimes a little uncomfortable. We talk about how it feels to outgrow old identities, the grief that can come with letting go, and how to gently create space ...
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July 16, 2025 ⢠25 mins
Have you ever caught yourself wanting just a little moreâmore rest, more space, more alignmentâand instantly felt guilty for it?
Same. And this episode is for you.
Today, weâre peeling back the layers of that guilt and diving into why so many women (especially moms) have internalized the idea that wanting more means being ungrateful. Spoiler alert: it doesnât.
 We talk about how gratitude and desire can exist side by sideâhow you can ...
Same. And this episode is for you.
Today, weâre peeling back the layers of that guilt and diving into why so many women (especially moms) have internalized the idea that wanting more means being ungrateful. Spoiler alert: it doesnât.
 We talk about how gratitude and desire can exist side by sideâhow you can ...
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July 9, 2025 ⢠30 mins
This weekâs episode is all about making life feel a little more magicalâwithout needing a big life change or a perfect routine.
Weâre talking about romanticizing the everyday - those little, cozy, joy-filled moments that ground us, especially during seasons of change. Whether itâs your morning coffee, a walk with your favorite playlist, or lighting a candle before journaling, these soft practices matter more than we realize.
 ⨠Weâre...
Weâre talking about romanticizing the everyday - those little, cozy, joy-filled moments that ground us, especially during seasons of change. Whether itâs your morning coffee, a walk with your favorite playlist, or lighting a candle before journaling, these soft practices matter more than we realize.
 ⨠Weâre...
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July 2, 2025 ⢠35 mins
Life doesnât stay the same - and honestly, we wouldnât want it to. But stepping into a new season (whether itâs motherhood, healing, career shifts, or just figuring yourself out again) can feel both beautiful and terrifying.
In todayâs episode, weâre talking about what it really means to thrive through change - not just survive it. Weâll share personal reflections, the mindset shifts that helped us feel grounded, and practical tools...
In todayâs episode, weâre talking about what it really means to thrive through change - not just survive it. Weâll share personal reflections, the mindset shifts that helped us feel grounded, and practical tools...
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June 25, 2025 ⢠26 mins
Why do we feel guilty for doing nothing? Whether itâs sitting on the couch for five minutes or taking a weekend to yourself, the guilt creeps in fastâand weâre over it. This week, weâre talking about unlearning the pressure to constantly be productive, and learning how to rest without apology. Because your worth isnât measured by your to-do list.
 Weâre sharing honest stories, laughs, mindset shifts, and gentle advice to help you:
 Weâre sharing honest stories, laughs, mindset shifts, and gentle advice to help you:
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June 18, 2025 ⢠23 mins
This episode is your permission slip to slow down. đđ
 If youâve been feeling like life is moving at a quieter paceâmaybe youâre resting more, creating less, or simply stepping back from constant doingâthis is your reminder: you are still growing. This slower season is just as sacred as the seasons of productivity. Weâre chatting about:
 If youâve been feeling like life is moving at a quieter paceâmaybe youâre resting more, creating less, or simply stepping back from constant doingâthis is your reminder: you are still growing. This slower season is just as sacred as the seasons of productivity. Weâre chatting about:
- What a season of slowness actually looks and feels like
- Why rest isnât the same as quitting
- Sp...
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June 11, 2025 ⢠37 mins
Weâre redefining the âboss babeâ mindsetâbecause itâs not just about building the dream life, brand, or business. Itâs about the inner work that makes it possible. In this episode, we share the mindset shifts that changed our livesâfrom trusting our intuition to believing weâre worthy before weâre âready.â
Weâre talking about what a âlife of yesâ really looks like, how to chase your dreams without burning out, and the little ways yo...
Weâre talking about what a âlife of yesâ really looks like, how to chase your dreams without burning out, and the little ways yo...
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June 4, 2025 ⢠37 mins
Weâre shaking things up and bringing you a cozy, casual episode sharing our current ins and outs â the small changes making a big difference in our everyday lives. From confidence and hobbies to guilt-free rest and walking pad moments, weâre naming whatâs in (hello joy!) and whatâs out (goodbye people-pleasing đ).
 In this episode, we talk about:
⨠Being more confident in decision-making
đľ Choosing presence over phone time
đ Taking ...
 In this episode, we talk about:
⨠Being more confident in decision-making
đľ Choosing presence over phone time
đ Taking ...
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May 28, 2025 ⢠32 mins
Ever notice how the quiet work you do on yourself starts to change everything around you? In this heartfelt episode, weâre exploring the ripple effect of self-growthâand how tending to your inner world begins to overflow into your relationships, parenting, creativity, and confidence.
We talk about what self-development really feels like (not just what it looks like), the not-so-glamorous parts of growth, and the unexpected ways hea...
We talk about what self-development really feels like (not just what it looks like), the not-so-glamorous parts of growth, and the unexpected ways hea...
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May 21, 2025 ⢠31 mins
Is it possible to love solitude and still value deep, meaningful connection? In this episode, weâre diving into what it really means to be a âhermitâ at heartâespecially in a world that often rewards constant availability and social energy.
We talk about the very real tension between needing quiet time to recharge and wanting to be there for the people we care about. From overstimulation and guilt to boundaries and safe relationship...
We talk about the very real tension between needing quiet time to recharge and wanting to be there for the people we care about. From overstimulation and guilt to boundaries and safe relationship...
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May 14, 2025 ⢠29 mins
Ever feel like youâre falling behind in life? That invisible pressure to hit every milestoneâmarriage, babies, a dream job, a houseâon someone elseâs schedule? Yeah, us too.
 In this episode, weâre pulling back the curtain on the unrealistic timelines weâve been handed and exploring how to actually define success on your own terms. Weâre sharing real stories, honest reflections, and gentle reminders that every path is differentâand ...
 In this episode, weâre pulling back the curtain on the unrealistic timelines weâve been handed and exploring how to actually define success on your own terms. Weâre sharing real stories, honest reflections, and gentle reminders that every path is differentâand ...
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May 6, 2025 ⢠55 mins
This week, weâre slowing down and reflecting on the wild, beautiful, emotional journey of becomingâand beingâa mom.
With Motherâs Day approaching and Ashley welcoming her first baby boy, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the real stuff: birth stories, identity shifts, the quiet ways we grow through motherhood, and how we hold onto the spark that makes us, us.
 Whether you're a brand new mama, a few years in, or simply someone ...
With Motherâs Day approaching and Ashley welcoming her first baby boy, we wanted to take a moment to talk about the real stuff: birth stories, identity shifts, the quiet ways we grow through motherhood, and how we hold onto the spark that makes us, us.
 Whether you're a brand new mama, a few years in, or simply someone ...
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April 23, 2025 ⢠37 mins
Ever wondered what we did before we were co-hosts of Hermit Haven? This week, weâre getting personal and sharing all about our past jobsâhow they shaped us, what we learned, and the funny, heartwarming, and unexpected stories that came from them.
From Michaels craft runs to preschool nap time routines, Disney cast member moments to early social media beginningsâeach role we had became a stepping stone that brought us here. In this e...
From Michaels craft runs to preschool nap time routines, Disney cast member moments to early social media beginningsâeach role we had became a stepping stone that brought us here. In this e...
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