Shamelessly Ambitious I Helping Ambitious Women Prevent Burnout + Create Nervous System First Success in Business, Motherhood
Ashley McDonald, Therapist & Nervous System First Business MentorShamelessly Ambitious is an honest, grounding, and vulnerable podcast for ambitious, emotionally intelligent women who are done proving themselves, tired of living in constant high-functioning burnout, and craving a life and business that actually feel good.
Hosted by Ash McDonald—therapist, nervous-system-first business mentor, and speaker this show blends clinical expertise with lived experienc... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 181 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEntrepreneurshipBusinessHealth & Fitness | |||
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If you’ve been feeling like the old version of you doesn’t fit anymore (but the new version hasn’t fully landed yet) this episode is for you.
Ash records a powerful riff on identity reconstruction: the messy, stretchy middle that happens when you’ve... more
This bonus episode is another guided meditation for your follicular phase… the season of new beginnings, curiosity, and forward momentum. This is the phase where energy starts to rise again, ideas feel lighter, and creativity begins to bloom.
This m... more
If you’ve been feeling like business, motherhood, leadership — life — suddenly feels heavier than it used to, this episode puts words to what so many women are quietly carrying.
In this deeply reflective solo episode, Ash shares what came up after a... more
Ash returns with a deeply personal solo episode… a January recap with lots of life updates, personal mishaps and celebrations.
From moving into a new home, navigating sickness, shifting work rhythms, and questioning the “do it all” narrative, this ... more
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- Great for inspiration and reflection
Really enjoyed the episode on what Ash would do differently if she were rebuilding her business in 2026 because I’m currently in the process - mentally - figuring out what I want to keep and what I want to let go of in my business. Gave me lots to think about and was enjoyable to listen to.
Apple Podcasts5HollyHollyHollyyy
United States8 days ago - Always SO grounding!
I could listen to Ash talk all day every day lol, but her topics are also so timely for me - seems to hit just right every time. She shares such insightful and thoughtful stories that make me feel less alone and gives me permission to stop trying to DO soooo much all the time. Highly recommend to anyone but especially to those women who are feeling on the edge - or all the way in the deep end - of burnout.
Apple Podcasts5BowenFiveUnited States2 months ago - Soul nourishing
Highly recommended! Each episode is so real and relatable and a breath of fresh air we all need! Go Ash!!
Apple Podcasts5Gyc2019United States3 months ago - Breath of fresh air
I’m so glad Ashley is back to podcasting again! She is real & honest and she isn’t giving you tips because she’s MASTERED life, instead it’s relatable that even if it may look from the outside like someone’s got it all figured out, it means nothing without peace and happiness. Ashley shares her real struggles I so appreciate that
Apple Podcasts5gfkgdyjvUnited States4 months ago - Really enjoying
If you’ve hit the point where money and achievement aren’t what drive you anymore, this podcast is a breath of fresh air. Honest, personal, and deeply insightful — it feels like getting a peek into the next chapter of success, one that’s grounded in meaning and fulfillment.
Apple Podcasts5Bel216yogiUnited States4 months ago
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A grounded, practitioner-forward show for ambitious women who want to grow in business without sacrificing well-being. Across episodes, the host blends therapeutic perspectives on burnout, nervous-system regulation, and energy management with real-life stories about motherhood, leadership, and redefining success. Listeners can expect actionable somatic tools, meditations, and conversations that normalize the difficulty of balancing high achievement with personal health, while offering strategies to create sustainable, meaningful progress in work and life. A notable strength is the consistent focus on reclaiming safety in the body, setting boundaries, and building a life and business that feel rich and authentic rather than purely high‑funct... more
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