In this episode, Dr. Patti Ashley is joined by maternal mental health clinician Amber Chamberlain for a thoughtful conversation about navigating motherhood in the early years.

Together, Patti and Amber explore why maternal mental health has reached a critical turning point, how anxiety and depression often predate pregnancy and intensify postpartum, and why the early weeks of motherhood can feel uniquely overwhelming to the nervous system.

They speak candidly about the cultural pressure to be a “good mother,” the grief that can accompany becoming a parent, and the shame many women carry when bonding and joy don’t unfold as expected. Rather than offering formulas or advice, this conversation emphasizes emotional literacy, mindfulness, and the importance of tending to our inner space.

This conversation recognizes the layered reality of motherhood, and offers perspective on how healing and connection are built over time.

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In this episode Dr. Patti talks with dream expert, spiritual counselor, and bestselling author Dr. Kelly Sullivan Walden (aka “Dr. Dream”) about how exploring your dreams can become a practical, soul-led guide for change.

Together, Patti and Kelly talk about why dreams aren’t random or meaningless—but a kind of spiritual GPS that helps us walk forward with more clarity, confidence, and grace.

Kelly introduces her new book Dreamifesting and explains her memorable JET SET method for working with dreams in a grounded way:

• J — Just the facts (write the dream as-is)

• E — Emotion (name what you felt)

• T — Title (as if it were a movie)

• S — Standout symbols (your personal associations first)

• E — Embodiment (become a symbol and let it speak)

• T — Tangible action (take a real-world step)

You’ll also hear a vivid story of a client whose dream encouraged him to “walk through the door”—leading to a major career shift, increased happiness, and a dramatic upgrade in his life.

Patti and Kelly reflect on the hero’s journey, the importance of integrating growth without “preaching,” and how true inner work creates a ripple effect that uplifts communities.

Even if you don’t remember your dreams, Kelly offers simple ways to begin: start writing anything down upon waking, use daydreams as dream material, and prime your psyche by reading dream-centered content before sleep.

This conversation is a playful, soulful reminder that the outer world can distract us—but the answers we’re seeking are often waiting inside.

Key themes: dreams + manifestation, unfinished nightmares, inner space, spiritual bypass vs. embodiment, soul-led goals, symbols, intuition, and tangible action.

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In this episode, Dr. Patti Ashley explores some profound lessons about grief that she learned from losing her father at age eleven and the mid-life man of her dreams, Laurence Freedom nine years ago.

Patti emphasizes the importance of embracing grief as a transformative experience and highlights the value of being present and aware of our emotions. Through mindful awareness, we honor our grief and ultimately find deeper connections to life.

Patti's memoir Letters to Freedom: From Fear to Love to Grace offers a glimpse into her life-long journey of learning how to "grieve well." She shares excerpts from her book with you in this episode, including quotes from the book Enchanted Love by one of her favorite spiritual teachers, Marianne Williamson.

Learn more about Patti, her books, and much more at www.pattiashley.com