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The Daily Ascent

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Mental Health
Personal Growth
Self-Care
Self-Improvement
Love
Grief
Spirituality
Relationships
Mindfulness
Healing
Joy
Vulnerability
Connection
Change
Grace
Fear
Winter
Gratitude
Spiritual Growth
Compassion

Welcome to The Daily Ascent. I'm Molly Carmel — and this is the podcast I always wished existed: a bite-sized, on-the-ground spiritual note that can shift your thinking and your outlook on life. Because sometimes, that's all it takes — a small shift in what we choose to believe — to make the day a little better, and to make us a little more awake, alive… and ascending. Each weekday, we climb toget... more

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In today's episode I'm sharing something one of my retreat participants did after our retreat that I think is one of the most quietly radical things I have heard in a long time.

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In today's episode I'm talking about something I've been slowly noticing and am finally ready to say out loud.

Before Covid I was in the world every day. Covid moved everything online and something unexpected and good came with it. But now some ti... more

In today's episode I'm sharing a ritual my friend Betsy introduced me to — you write thirteen wishes, burn twelve, keep the one that survives. Mine said physical health. And what I discovered is that showing up for my body has required something I di... more

In today's episode I'm sharing something that started as a genuine annoyance — major nighttime construction outside my home, 9pm to 6am — and turned into one of my favorite spiritual practices.

The ancient Buddhist practice of metta — lovingkindne... more

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Recent Guests

Ileana Van Zandt
Pocket sage, spiritual teacher and author, featured in a short clip
Ileana Van Zandt (Acts of Faith) and media appearances
Episode: Ep. 94 | Stop Waiting for Permission to Take Back Your Space

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Molly Carmel
Host of The Daily Ascent; focuses on mindfulness, recovery, and practical spirituality.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 185 ratings
  • Excellent!

    A wonderful start to my day. As soon as I get in the car to go to work I put on the podcast. My morning ritual starting off my day perfectly! Thank you Molly for your wisdom ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anita (Vancouver, Canada)
    Canada5 months ago
  • Icy Frantz

    The perfect way to start the day! Thank you for sharing your wonderful wisdom!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    generals rb
    United States5 months ago
  • No notes

    This is the podcast that everyone was waiting for. It’s exactly what I need in my morning routine to anchor myself. I am so grateful that I get to listen to this every morning. It is not to be missed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShapCoop
    United States6 months ago
  • So good!

    I love this podcast. It’s so good I listen every morning with my coffee to start my day with it. Her voice is calming, too. I can handle it first thing - unlike my other podcasts. ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenR1972
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing for making powerful shifts

    Very few can get inside your head like Molly and move you to buy in and make the positive changes and shifts we all need to work on. So blessed to have discovered her work

    Apple Podcasts
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    Molly review1
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critiques mention pacing or interruptions; overall feedback skews highly positive.
Fans highlight consistency and transformative impact on mindset and habits.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and practical wisdom, noting episodes are a daily boost.
Many appreciate the blend of spirituality with psychology and actionable prompts.

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Ep. 69 | Why Comparing Your Pain to Someone Else's Doesn't Help Anyone
Q: Where in your life have you been minimizing your own pain because you've decided someone else has it worse?
Reflect on personal struggles and consider how acknowledging them can lead to healing.
Ep. 66 | There's No Such Thing as an Unanswered Prayer
Q: What are you afraid to ask for help with?
Consider what it would look like to honor that it's genuinely on your heart and throw up a prayer anyway.
Ep. 60 | Catching Sadness Before It Becomes Despair
Q: What sadness are you postponing right now?
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own emotional experiences and consider how they can address their sadness before it escalates into despair.
Ep. 62 | What If We Stopped Obsessing Over the Worst-Case Scenario?
Q: Where in your life are you defaulting to worst-case scenarios?
Consider what it would look like to train your brain towards possibility instead of panic.
Ep. 55 | When Fear Quietly Sabotages the Life You're Building
Q: Where might fear be quietly sabotaging something that could actually help you right now?
It's essential to recognize how fear might be undermining your efforts and to approach that recognition with compassion rather than shame.

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This show centers on practical spirituality and mental fitness through daily, bite-sized episodes. Listeners get guidance on building consistent habits, self-compassion, and navigating life with resilience, often framed through recovery, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Across episodes, topics like self-trust, asking for needs, overcoming fear, gratitude, and the healing power of community recur, with a clear emphasis on turning insight into action in everyday life. A standout aspect is the host's blend of personal narrative, spiritual practice, and evidence-informed psychology to help people cultivate calm, purpose, and healthier relationships with themselves and others.

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The Daily Ascent launched 5 years ago and published 281 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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