In Session with Ashley B.
Ashley Buckner
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Mixed Faith, Betrayal, and the Pressure to Endure
In this month’s listener Q&A, Ashley responds to questions about mixed-faith marriage, relationship betrayal, confusing mental health diagnoses, career uncertainty, and the hidden pressures many…
Baptism and Hard Conversations
In this episode, Ashley explores the complex intersection of personal grief and major life transitions, starting with the passing of her grandmother and the unique challenges of navigating a…
Mormon Missions and the Nervous System
In this episode of In Session, Ashley Buckner, LCSW, dives deep into the neurophysiological impact of LDS missions and the long-term effects of religious conditioning. Ashley explores the…
S2E2 Anger, Betrayal, and Choosing Yourself
In this episode of In Session with Ashley B, Ashley Buckner returns with a candid reflection on perfectionism, religious trauma, and what it means to show up authentically even when it feels messy.…
New Name. Same Heart.
Welcome to the relaunch of my podcast, formerly known as Sunflower Movement. In this first episode of In Session with Ashley B, I introduce the new format for the show and what I’m creating moving…
31: This part of the story...
This season has been a practice in holding space—for others, for healing, for truth. I started this with a hope: that these conversations might offer light in places we don’t always look. Whether…
30: Dr. Laura Anderson: purity culture, religious trauma, & healing
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Anderson—a psychotherapist and author of When Religion Hurts You. Dr. Anderson specializes in religious trauma and purity culture and brings a wealth of…
29: No wrong ways, just different.
In this episode, I sit down with Carson Ireland to dive into the journey of the Sunflower Movement Podcast—why it started and what it's grown into. We explore what it means to us to stay open, both…
28: Embracing My Sexuality & Feeling Whole in My Relationship
In this episode, I respond to a DM that highlights the deep-seated fears many of us carry around our bodies, desire, and relationships—especially when shaped by religious trauma. I share my personal…
27: Faith Reconstruction: Recognizing Your Resilience with Mellissa Perry Hill, LPC
Loved having Mellissa back on the podcast—her depth of knowledge and compassion for those navigating religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and reconstruction is truly unmatched.Mellissa Perry Hill,…
26: Brainspotting continues to transform my life.
Brainspotting continues to deeply impact my personal and professional journey. In this episode I talk about why, and the lasting effects of this powerful modality. Tune in to hear how it’s shaping my…
25: The real side of therapists with Brooke Halliday, LPCC
Welcome to the Sunflower Movement Podcast! 🌻 In this episode, we’re joined by Brooke (@therapy.with.brooke) from Redbird Wellness (https://redbirdwellness.org), a holistic care center specializing in…
24: In my Boudoir Era with Kacee Payne
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.Getting really vulnerable and open on the pod…
23: Breaking the Silence on Mormon Mission Trauma: Jack's Story
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any kind.Proud of Jack’s courage for coming forward and…
22: Growing Up Mormon in Brazil: Alice’s History of Colonization, Racism, and Healing
Disclaimer: This podcast is for education & entertainment purposes only & is not a form of psychotherapy, counseling, or healthcare of any…
21: Unraveling grooming for marriage in Mormonism: a personal debrief
Sam Dalton joins me on the podcast again to dive into the grooming for marriage that happens within Mormonism. Together, we unpack our personal experiences with these practices growing up in the…
20: 20 years later! (My high school boyfriend comes on the pod…)
In this episode, I'm joined by Gavin, aka G Money, one of my high school boyfriends from my Mormon upbringing. Gavin was the person my younger self felt safest with during a time when my worth felt…
19: Intersections of sexual trauma, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, and healing
Today’s conversation with Hannah is both moving and insightful as she delves into the complex ways religious and sexual trauma intertwine. Her reflections on the healing journey are profound and…
18: Welcome to the New Year
Happy New Year! In this special episode of Sunflower Movement Podcast, I welcome 2025 with you. I share some life updates, reflect on the past year, and finally dive into submissions from the…
17: Aubrey Stephens: I believe in everything and nothing
In this episode of Sunflower Movement podcast, I sit down with Aubrey Stephens, founder of The Relieved Society. Whether you're seeking inspiration, healing, or a deeper understanding of yourself,…
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In Session with Ashley B. has published 36 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
In Session with Ashley B. is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 5m.
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