The Powder Room
The Powder Room is a safe space for women to have real, unfiltered conversations about the topics that matter most to us. From relationships and career shifts to wellness, aging, and everything in between, no subject is off-limits. Whether you’re looking for advice, a good laugh, or just the comfort of knowing you’re not alone, this is your place to connect, reflect, and grow. Welcome to The Powder Room, "Where we discover the message within our messes."
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Episodes
21 episodes
Why Did I Get Married - The Watts
In this heartfelt season opener of The Powder Room, we sit down with Osby and Kai Watts — who met at 19 and have been married for 25 years. They open up about the beauty and the bumps in the road of their journey, from learning the har...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:16:16
Your Balance Blueprint - Part 2
In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotiona...
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Your Balance Blueprint
In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotional, men...
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36:15
Moving Beyond Daddy Issues
In this final installment of the Daddy Issues series, I open up about two pivotal moments that forced me to truly confront how my father’s absence shaped my decisions, my emotional patterns, and my deepest wounds. I walk through ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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32:42
Confronting Daddy Issues
In this episode, Ivy shares what happened after the uncovering. Confronting Daddy Issues takes you deeper into her personal journey—two defining moments that forced Ivy to face the lingering impact of growing up without a consistent fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:30
Uncovering Daddy Issues
In the first episode of this heartfelt new series, we’re gently pulling back the curtain on a topic that many women quietly carry: daddy issues. So often dismissed, misunderstood, or reduced to stereotypes, the truth is far more layered—and far...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:59
I Am Not My Uterus, Part 2
In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley continues the discussion about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strai...
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43:29
I Am Not My Uterus, Part 1
In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley opens up about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:04
Motherless Daughters: A Mother's Day Tribute
Mother’s Day isn’t joyful for everyone—in fact, for many, it can be a tender reminder of deep loss. In this special tribute episode, I’m joined by my two best friends, Rakisha and Katrina — fellow motherless daughters as we honor the women who ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:05:14
Dating For Dummies: Love Lessons
In this heartfelt finale of the Dating For Dummies series, I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the most powerful love lessons I’ve learned—all of which are featured in my book, Daddy Issues: Love Lessons in Healing from Toxic Relationships....
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:00
Dating For Dummies: Must Haves, Preferences, and Lists
In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re continuing our Dating For Dummies series with a deep dive into the infamous Must Haves, Preferences, and Lists. Are your dating standards guiding you—or are they guarding you from the love you desire? W...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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34:14
Dating For Dummies: Online Dating
Welcome to the first installment of our Dating for Dummies series — and we're kicking things off in the digital deep end: online dating. Whether you're newly single, back on the market after a long break, or just plain confused ...
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47:36
Red Flag Behavior
In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re diving into the world of red flags—what they really mean, how our past experiences shape the way we interpret them, and why sometimes, what we see as a red flag might just be a differe...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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42:31
The Dangers of Unforgiveness
In this episode of The Powder Room, we dive into the hidden dangers of unforgiveness and how holding onto resentment can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We’ll define unforgiveness, explore its consequences...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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40:46
Whole, Not Broken - Transformative Self Awareness
In this episode of The Powder Room, "Whole, Not Broken – Transformative Self-Awareness," we dive into the profound connection between self-identity and self-awareness. I’ll explore how our upbringing shapes our ability to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:32
The Truth About Being Unequally Yoked, Part 2
In this episode, we dive deeper into the consequences of misinterpreting the term unequally yoked and how this misunderstanding can impact relationships, decision-making, and personal growth. We’ll also explore how to apply this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:16
The Truth About Being Unequally Yoked
Many people use the phrase "unequally yoked" to describe all kinds of relationship struggles, but what does it really mean? In this episode, we break down the biblical definition of being unequally yoked, why it refers to spir...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:24
The Pee in the Dating Pool - Part 2
Dating isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and, let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as we get older, what exactly is conta...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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38:55
The Pee in the Dating Pool - Part 1
Dating isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and, let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as we get older, what exactly is conta...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:10
