
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 281 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationMental HealthSelf-ImprovementHealth & Fitness | |||

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.
She found herself in New York City with almost no phone battery, turn... more
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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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 ♥️
The perfect way to start the day! Thank you for sharing your wonderful wisdom!!!
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.
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. ☺️
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
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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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