AskYourselfWhyNot

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Ask Yourself Why Not is a feel-good personal growth podcast where two friends share what they're learning from self-help books, podcasts, and their community and talk through how it actually shows up in real life. Hosted by Shaye and Jayla, AYWN is rooted in a Why Not mindset choosing curiosity over pressure, honesty over perfection, and small, supportive shifts over trying to fix yourself. This is a space for real conversations, everyday wisdom, and reminders that you're allowed to grow gently and in your own time. Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.

Episode Date
Your Routine Might Be Running You—Let's Fix That
Apr 23, 2026
Hurt or Fueled? Choosing Growth When Criticism Hits
Apr 16, 2026
Breaking the Groundhog Day Routine: Small Shifts for a More Exciting Life
Apr 02, 2026
Create Space & Soften: Practical Tips to Reduce Stress and Find Calm
Mar 26, 2026
Stop Starting Over: Simple Mindset Shifts That Help You Reset and Move Forward
Mar 19, 2026
The "I'm Fine" Trap: Why Women Delay Their Own Health
Mar 12, 2026
Small Steps, Big Change: Micro-Habits for Real Life Growth (Mindset Munchie)
Mar 05, 2026
The February Slump Is Real: Small Wins & Habits That Actually Stick
Feb 26, 2026
Episode 217: Keeping the Magic Alive (Even When Adulting Hits Hard)
Dec 24, 2025
Episode 216: New Year, New Intentions: Intentions Activate
Dec 18, 2025
Episode 215: Why Not Be in a Movie? Our Late-Night Film Adventure
Dec 12, 2025
Episode 214: The Pre-Thanksgiving Peace Plan
Nov 21, 2025
Episode 213: New Season, Who Dis?
Nov 14, 2025
Episode 212: It's All How You See It: The Truth About Perception (and Why It's Never the Same for Everyone)
Nov 07, 2025
Episode 211: Believe It's Working (Even When You Can't See It Yet).
Oct 23, 2025
Episode 210: Why Not Make a Wish Come True?
Oct 10, 2025
Episode 209: The Neuroscience of Feeling Good: Celebrate Your Progress
Oct 02, 2025
Episode 208: Why Not Let Go of Excuses + Build Your Momentum
Sep 18, 2025
Episode 207: Stack Your Wins: The Path to Confidence and Momentum
Sep 11, 2025
Episode 206: Reset Your Mindset: How to Choose Again This Season
Aug 29, 2025
Episode 205: Why Not Prioritize You? Join the Feel Good Five Challenge
Aug 21, 2025
Episode 204-Feel the Fear, Do It Anyway-Comfort Zones Don't Build Confidence
Aug 14, 2025
Episode 203: Consistent, Not Perfect: The Real Key to Growth
Aug 07, 2025
Episoden202: Motion = Emotion: How Movement Transforms Your Mindset
Jul 31, 2025
Ep.201: Why Not Celebrate Community?-Live with the Washington Wild Things
Jul 17, 2025
Episode 200: The Content Cleanse: Choose Better Fuel for Your Mind
Jul 10, 2025
Episode 199: Mindset Munchies: Fuel Your Day with Intention, Self-Love & the Feel Good Five
Jun 26, 2025
Episode 198: Episode 198: Grounding Yourself Through Grief-Wheeling we love you
Jun 19, 2025
Episode 197: Pageants with Purpose: Mrs. West Virginia on Confidence, Courage & Showing Up for Yourself with Lacy Ferguson
Jun 12, 2025
Episode 196: Mindset Munchie-Begin Before You're Ready: The Confidence Comes Later
Jun 05, 2025
Episode 195: What Your Soul Is Trying to Tell You: Intentions, Emotions, and the New You
May 29, 2025
Episode 194: The Power of Women Coming Together: Our EmpowerFest Wheeling Reflection
May 22, 2025
Episode 193: Your EmpowerFest FAQ: What to Wear, Where to Park, and Why You'll Love It
May 08, 2025
Episode 192: Brave Men Inc: Breaking the Silence on Men's Health and Finding Strength Through Community
May 01, 2025
Episode 191: Comfort Zones Don't Build Confidence—New Experiences Do
Apr 26, 2025
Episode 190: The Power of Saying YES to the Wild Idea +Join Us at EmpowerFest Wheeling
Apr 17, 2025
Episode 189: From Grief to Growth: Hypnotherapy, Healing & Past Life Wisdom
Apr 10, 2025
Episode 188: Thrive & Shine: Intuition, Business, and Wellness Hacks with Jessica Barclay
Apr 03, 2025
Episode 187: Empowerment at the Greenbrier: Lessons in Leadership and Growth
Mar 27, 2025
Episode 186: Why Not Symphony? 95 Years of Music and Empowerment with Sadie Varlas
Mar 20, 2025
Episode 185: Heart to Heart: Courage, Care, and Beauty with Noelle Adams Lohri
Mar 13, 2025
Episode 184: You + Your Future Self = Besties in the Making 💫
Mar 06, 2025
Episode 183: Ep. 183 - Why Are We So Hard on Ourselves?! Let's Fix That.
Feb 27, 2025
Episode 182: Main Character Energy: Own Your Story & Chase Your Dreams
Feb 20, 2025
Episode 181: Reimagining Wheeling: How Community, Culture, and Mindset Spark Growth
Feb 13, 2025
Episode 180: Why Not Heal Loudly? Jess Johnston on Cancer, Community & Wellness
Feb 06, 2025
Episode 179: Why Not Move for Your Mental Health? Stress Relief Through Exercise & Community
Jan 31, 2025
Episode 178: Feel Good in 2025: Parenting, Mindset, and The Path to Self-Love
Jan 16, 2025
Episode 177: Manifest Your Best Year Yet: Intentions, Gratitude, and the Year of Transformation
Jan 09, 2025
Episode 176: Why Not Claim Your Inner Artist? with Daniel Finsley of Finsley Creative
Jan 02, 2025
Episode 175: Live & Unfiltered: Self-Care, Spirituality, and Building Community
Dec 26, 2024
Episode 174: Gotta Believe to Receive: Self-Care, Community, and Personal Growth
Dec 19, 2024
Episode 173: Why Not Try Women's Hockey? Empowering Growth with the Wheeling Lightning Birds
Dec 12, 2024
Episode 172: Dyslexia Decoded: Insights on Diagnosis, Education, and Resilience
Dec 05, 2024
Episode 171: The Gift of Adversity: How to Grow, Connect, and Thrive
Nov 28, 2024
Episode 170: Mindset Munchie-Gratitude Reset: The Daily Practice That Changes Everything
Nov 21, 2024
Episode 169: The Power of Delegation: How Investing in Yourself Leads to Growth
Nov 07, 2024
Ep. 168: The Growth Mindset: Why Not Try Something New?
Oct 31, 2024
Episode 167: Elizabeth Matsakis episode-Sneak peak in to Illuminate Your Spirit's Human Design Expert
Oct 24, 2024
Episode 166: Embrace Fun with Mike Rucker: Tips from The Fun Habit and a Special Gift for Illuminate Your Spirit
Oct 17, 2024
Episode 165: Gratitude, Advocacy, and Support: A Personal Story of Breast Cancer with Tinaz Mody
Oct 10, 2024
Episode 164: Why Not Trust Your Intuition? Unlocking Personal Growth with Louise Fitzgerald
Oct 03, 2024
Episode 163: Mindset, Movement, and Making an Impact: Sydney Burkle on Leadership and Growth
Sep 26, 2024
Episode 162: Illuminate Your Spirit: Tickets on Sale for Our November 16th Event! 🌟
Sep 20, 2024
Episode 161: Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Radical Self-Care with Joelle Moray
Sep 12, 2024
Episode 160: Backstage at the Capitol: Renovations, Performers, and Community Impact
Sep 05, 2024
Episode 159: Unlocking Your Team's Potential: Mastering the Six Types of Working Genius with Lisa Olson
Aug 29, 2024
Episode 158: Illuminate Your Spirit Event, Manifesting Your Desires, and Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind
Aug 22, 2024
Episode 157: Embrace New Beginnings: Nature's Joys, and Meeting a Guardian Angel
Aug 15, 2024
Episode 156: Mindset Munchie; Escape the 'Nexting' Trap: Finding Peace in the Present
Aug 08, 2024
Episode 155: Mindset Munchie; Breaking Barriers: Overcoming Fear with the Three C's
Aug 01, 2024
Episode 154: Mindset Munchie; Discovering You: Embrace Curiosity and Playfulness
Jul 25, 2024
Episode 153: Mindset Munchie; Positive Mindset Rituals: Transform Your Day with Simple Practices
Jul 18, 2024
Episode 152: From Near-Death to Spiritual Awakening: Elizabeth Matsakis's Story
Jul 11, 2024
Episode 151: Mindset Munchie: Embracing Transition: The Power of Rest and Authentic Progress
Jun 27, 2024
Episode 150: Mindset Munchie: The Strength to Let Go: Embracing Change and Creating Space
Jun 20, 2024
Episode 149: Mindset Munchie: Navigating Detours on the Nonlinear Path to Success
Jun 13, 2024
Episode 148: Mindset Munchie - The Power of Quiet Reflection and Self-Trust
Jun 06, 2024
Episode 147: Parenting and Competitive Sports – Navigating Stress and Letting Your Kids Fail
May 23, 2024
Episode: 146: My Naked Mindset Interview: Unveiling the Feel Good 5 Method for Self-Worth and Confidence
May 16, 2024
Episode 145: EmpowerFest 2024 Recap + Embracing Growth & Chasing Dreams
May 09, 2024
Ep. 144: Unveiling the Unfiltered: Navigating Dating, Relationships, and Mental Health with Jenay of My Naked Mindset
May 02, 2024
Episode 143: Setting Intentions and Energy Experiments +EmpowerFest 2024
Apr 25, 2024
Episode 142: Turning Pressure into Power with Brian Campbell from Pine Room Studios
Apr 18, 2024
Ep. 141: Embrace the Magic Within: Why Not Start Your Creative Journey today?
Apr 05, 2024
Ep. 140: Empowering Voices: Unveiling the Power of Women Leaders at the West Virginia Summit
Mar 21, 2024
Ep. 139: We are interviewed by Allie from the Growth Mindset Gal: Unveiling the Feel Good 5 Method with Shaye & Jayla
Mar 14, 2024
Ep. 138: Embracing the Beauty of Failure: Redefining Success
Mar 07, 2024
Ep 137: Feeling Loved in Solitude, Trusting Your Gut, and a Spring Event Reveal
Mar 01, 2024
Episode 136: Unveiling the Power Within - Lymphatic Love, Emotional Paradoxes, and the Confidence Alter Ego
Feb 23, 2024
Ep. #135 - Intuition, IVF, PPD, and the Power of Support: with special guest Ashley Dougherty'
Feb 15, 2024
Ep. Ep. #134: Brave Leaps: Paula & Ashley's Story of Passing the Montessori Torch
Feb 01, 2024
Ep. #133: Empower Your Mindset: Unleashing Growth with Allie, The Growth Mindset Gal
Jan 20, 2024
Ep. # 132 - Elevating Your Business Game with Karis Jones of Edit Evergreen
Jan 18, 2024
Ep. #131 - Ignite Your Creativity with Courtney Moulder of Apartment Two Art
Jan 11, 2024
p 130 - Ringing in the New Year with New Intentions
Jan 04, 2024
Ep. 129: Speak Your Success: The Transformative Power of Words
Dec 21, 2023
Episode 128: Take the Time, Make the Change 🌟 +Unveiling 'Radiant Vibes' Journal!
Dec 14, 2023
Ep. # 127 : Trusting Your Gut and Building a Business with Community Support
Dec 07, 2023
Ep. #126: Practicing Peace and Ease with Ashley Sumner, CEO of Liminal
Nov 30, 2023
Ep. #125: Leaving the Negative Behind with Shaye and Jayla
Nov 22, 2023
Ep. #124 Episode 124: Unleash Your Joy - Finding the Real You!
Nov 16, 2023
Ep. #123: The Transformational Power of Affirmations with Shaye & Jayla
Nov 02, 2023
Ep. # 122: Our Journey with Big Goals & Emotional Balance
Oct 26, 2023
Ep. #121 -Why you can't build habits that stick.
Oct 19, 2023
Ep. #120: Unveiling the Reticular Activating System: Your Key to Extraordinary Confidence
Oct 12, 2023
Ep #119: Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Rachel Hart
Oct 05, 2023
Ep. #118: Refueling your energy with Joy with Shaye & Jayla
Sep 28, 2023
Ep. #117: From Burnout to Rebirth: The Healing Power of Yoga and Mindfulness
Sep 21, 2023
Ep. #116: Dive In: Starting Before You're Ready with Jayla & Shaye
Sep 14, 2023
Ep. # 115: Beating Your Own Drum: Elec Simon on Energy & Authentic Journeys
Sep 07, 2023
Ep. #114: Turning Failures into Data & Fear into Fuel!
Aug 31, 2023
Ep. #113: Facing the Fear: Taking the Leap, Even When Scared
Aug 24, 2023
Ep. #112: Secrets to Success: Nina Olofsson on Transforming High Achievers from Burnout to Breakthrough
Aug 17, 2023
Episode 111: Evolving Values: The Natural Ebb and Flow of Friendships
Aug 10, 2023
#110: Throwback: How to improve your psychic abilities and find alignment in your life with Psychic Medium Katie Kelly
Aug 03, 2023
#109: Throwback episode: How to have a magical vacation with special guest Lindsay Dobbs
Jul 27, 2023
#108: How to find delight and fix unhappy by making fun a habit with Mike Rucker, PHD
Jul 20, 2023
#107: How to boost your mood in an instant
Jul 13, 2023
#106: How to break the chains and conquer limiting beliefs
Jul 06, 2023
#105 Q & A: Embracing Abundance: How there's room for everyone in business
Jun 29, 2023
#104: Throwback Episode: Why not embrace your madness and go for it with Kelsey Meyer
Jun 16, 2023
#103: Try this to find your strengths
Jun 08, 2023
#102. How to become the best version of yourself with Rick Saulle
Jun 01, 2023
#101. You Have More Control Than You Think (Sneak Peak)
May 25, 2023
#100: How to use Human Design to live a more authentic and aligned life
May 18, 2023
#99: How to get better at making decisions
May 11, 2023
Why living authentically will bring you peace
May 04, 2023
Season 3, Episode 97: Breaking the stigma around mental health with Sarah and Amy from Unqualified Therapists
Apr 27, 2023
Season 3, Episode 96: The art of healing your energy and permission to be yourself
Apr 20, 2023
Season 3, Episode 95: How to maximize your energy to take inspired action
Apr 13, 2023
Throwback Thursday: How to manifest more money and use breathwork to release your fears with Leah Pardee
Apr 06, 2023
Jayla is a psychic and a quick shift that will create more miracles in your life
Mar 30, 2023
How working with a career coach can help you get your next job
Mar 23, 2023
Why you should question your fears and find your meaningful mission
Mar 16, 2023
Why solitude is the key to a healthy relationship
Mar 09, 2023
How to take your power back with Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Health Coach, Sara Howard
Mar 02, 2023
How to improve your psychic abilities and find alignment in your life with Katie Kelly
Feb 23, 2023
Identifying your emotions and how to turn envy into inspiration
Feb 16, 2023
Now What?! How to create a fulfilling life and business with Cassandra Rosa
Feb 09, 2023
The science behind self sabotage and how to get better at managing it.
Feb 02, 2023
The science of manifesting and money manifesting (A Little Why Not)
Jan 26, 2023
Doing cool things with cool people with special guest Claire Edwards
Jan 19, 2023
From stressed to going with the flow: our origin stories.
Jan 12, 2023
Why Not Set your intention for the New Year?
Dec 29, 2022
Why not embrace your madness and go for it? PLUS some of the best life enhancing tips with Kelsey Meyer
Dec 22, 2022
Why not create extraordinary confidence and step into your authentic self?
Dec 15, 2022
Why it's important to learn about brain change and how you can make healthier choices for your brain health with Sara Alig
Dec 08, 2022
How to make a Disney trip magical and why side hustles are important with Lindsay Dobbs
Dec 01, 2022
How to manifest more money and use breathwork to release your fears with Leah Pardee
Nov 17, 2022
How you can use astrology and plants to enhance your relationship with yourself, your planet, and your people
Nov 10, 2022
What you need to know about November's full moon and why it's a great time to manifest
Nov 03, 2022
How to up level your self care by harnessing the power of nature with nutritionist Nicola Cartwright
Oct 27, 2022
How to transform through systemic work and constellations with Judy Wilkins Smith
Oct 20, 2022
Why not you? How to make the time to build your dream life with Chris Harris (DJ Scrilla)
Oct 13, 2022
A little Why Not? How to see the light in everyone (Yes, everyone)
Oct 06, 2022
If you don't do you you won't be done
Sep 29, 2022
How to build sustainable energy to maximize your daily performance
Sep 22, 2022
The 7 Keys to massive relationship success
Sep 15, 2022
How to create a business that aligns with your soul with Kylie Ignace
Sep 07, 2022
Vibrational Sound Therapy with Amy Lash
Sep 01, 2022
Leaving your 9-5 and building a business that aligns your strengths with your passions with Rachel Kerr
Aug 18, 2022
Throwback Thursday: Kundalini yoga, attention and energy with Nikki Kiger
Aug 11, 2022
Throw Back Thursday- The Law of Giving and Receiving
Aug 04, 2022
Easy tips to grow your gratitude practice
Jul 28, 2022
What's your body trying to tell you and why you should listen with Joelle Moray
Jul 21, 2022
What is a turtle step and how to use them to create the life of your dreams
Jul 14, 2022
Flashback Friday: How managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to achieving your weight loss and wellness goals with Erin Tennant and Lyndsey Wilson
Jul 08, 2022
How you can thrive with fear and change
Jun 30, 2022
How to understand your Ego versus your Higher Self
Jun 16, 2022
How to embrace the Why Not mindset and align with the ideal version of you
Jun 09, 2022
How to create a career by aligning your passions with your strengths with Amber Musser
Jun 02, 2022
What are you reading? Listen for some life changing self improvement book recommendations
May 26, 2022
Shift your self esteem and enhance your self expression with Dawn Wodusky
May 20, 2022
Mindfulness for stress reduction with Trauma informed coach Joelle Moray
May 12, 2022
The Law of Giving and Receiving
May 05, 2022
How to make space for more energy
Apr 28, 2022
The Enneagram Basics: Understanding the secure and insecure versions of your personality type
Apr 21, 2022
The difference between Ego and your Higher Self
Apr 13, 2022
No back up plan, pursuing your passions, and mental health with Ashley Yeater Verma
Apr 08, 2022
Let's talk real estate with Jay Davis
Apr 01, 2022
Everyone's cut hurts
Mar 25, 2022
Confessions of a dance mom and how to successfully impact behavior
Mar 18, 2022
Why we need uncertainty and how to handle it
Mar 11, 2022
Shift your self esteem and enhance your self expression with Dawn Wodusky
Mar 03, 2022
How to create awareness around your limiting beliefs
Feb 24, 2022
Easy tips to shift your mindset
Feb 17, 2022
How to properly manifest
Feb 10, 2022
How getting out of your comfort zone will help you create the life of your dreams with Noelle Adams
Feb 03, 2022
The mental and physical health benefits of dance with Carly DiCola
Jan 27, 2022
The benefits of nose breathing and why mouth breathing may be harming your health with Laura Hitchman and Kim Aston
Jan 20, 2022
The beauty of releasing resistance and learning to try new things with Julie Markel and Jim Weekly
Jan 13, 2022
Losing the mom guilt and being your own cheerleader with Donn McCombs
Jan 06, 2022
Happy Pod-A-versary to us! Our biggest takeaways from 1 year of podcasting
Jan 05, 2022
The Body-how this yoga method can help people heal from the inside out with Laura Hitchman
Dec 30, 2021
Tips to jumpstart you financial health with CFP Walker Holloway
Dec 23, 2021
How managing your thoughts and emotions is the key to achieving your weight loss and wellness goals with Erin Tennant and Lyndsey Wilson
Dec 17, 2021
How to stop procrastinating and take steps towards your dreams
Dec 09, 2021
3 simple steps to take control of your thoughts and feel better
Nov 29, 2021
Start today with Allison Hickey- Quick tips to take care of you this Holiday season
Nov 19, 2021
Easy ways to increase your confidence
Nov 12, 2021
Simple tips to help Seasonal Affective Disorder/Depression
Nov 05, 2021
Why listening to your body and owning your narrative matters with special guest and lymphoma survivor Jessica Johnston
Oct 27, 2021
How to live on purpose and create the life you want with Kim White
Oct 18, 2021
Positive Trends in Education with Paula Sikora
Oct 11, 2021
A recap of Empowered Sensuality and how defining your values can help you make decisions easier.
Sep 27, 2021
Empowered Sensuality
Sep 17, 2021
Summer Camp Retreat Part 2
Sep 07, 2021
Summer camp part 1
Aug 30, 2021
Turning problems into spiritual assignments
Jul 21, 2021
Embracing the Unknown with Elena D'Angelo
Jun 23, 2021
The Law of Least Effort- Doing Less and accomplishing more.
Jun 16, 2021
The art of throwing something back with Kidney Transplant Recipient Meghan Cunningham
Jun 07, 2021
Life without Target and TJ Maxx with Erica Tredenick from Dubai
Jun 01, 2021
Kundalini Yoga, attention and energy with Nikki Kiger
May 24, 2021
Grieving mindfully
May 17, 2021
Driftwood and Brow Lamination
Apr 30, 2021
Food and Kids: Some simple techniques to make family dinner less stressful-with Angela Caldwell, PHD
Apr 14, 2021
Getting distance from Thinking Traps
Apr 09, 2021
Why we should start our days earlier and keep on moving.
Mar 24, 2021
Imposter Syndrome-what is it and how to deal with it.
Mar 17, 2021
Educating in a pandemic
Mar 05, 2021
Episode 7 Signs
Feb 22, 2021
Episode 6- becoming a feel good magnet
Feb 16, 2021
Episode 5- Overcoming traumatic brain injury by celebrating little victories in each day.
Feb 03, 2021
Episode 4-Release the need to control and get into a flow of feeling good
Jan 25, 2021
Episode 3- What are you a yes for?
Jan 18, 2021
Episode 2- The Choose Again Method
Jan 11, 2021
Episode 1-It's 2021- Let's manifest!
Jan 05, 2021
AskYourselfWhyNot (Trailer)
Dec 13, 2020