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The Daily Ascent

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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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I started a podcast with two dear friends. It was magic. And then slowly, it wasn't. But I kept pushing through, telling myself good friends and good projects deserve endurance.

Then one of them sent an email saying it was time to come to a natura... more

I've been collecting rituals for years, from different teachers and traditions. Full moon ceremonies, burns where I write out what I'm carrying and set the paper on fire, nights with friends where we say our intentions out loud.

I don't do all of ... more

My friend Michelle pulled up to teach our class together holding her laptop, completely fried, planning to keep working in the car. And I said, put it down. Let's just talk.

By the time we got to class, I could see it. So I told her, let me teach ... more

I was staying with friends in North Carolina, and every morning I took all three dogs on a walk. It was my contribution, lifting a real thing off my friends' plates. And at first it was chaos: three dogs, tangled leashes, wet dogs climbing all over t... more

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 189 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)
    Canada8 months ago
  • Icy Frantz

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    generals rb
    United States8 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 States8 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 States9 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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    United States10 months ago

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Guests and topics are described as transformative and deeply helpful for daily life.
Fans appreciate actionable mindset shifts and compassionate, spiritual perspectives.
Many say it's a great morning routine that motivates lasting change.
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Listeners love the calming, relatable presence and practical wisdom.

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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, mindset, and personal growth, with frequent forays into boundaries, belonging, and everyday resilience. Episodes mix personal stories, coaching insights, and readings from spiritual and psychological authors to encourage small, sustainable shifts that improve daily meaning, connection, and ease. A standout throughline is turning inner work into tangible actions—whether in relationships, habit change, or community presence—often via rituals, honest reflection, and compassionate leadership.

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The Daily Ascent launched 6 years ago and published 340 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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