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Barefoot Wisdom: Personal Reflections on Soul Tending


“I Never Thought I’d Be Here”: Finding Gratitude in the Life You Have
It’s something I hear often from women who sit across from me—both in my office and out here on the farm beside the horses.They’ll pause, look down, and say quietly, “I never thought this is where I would be in my life right now.” That statement always lands with such weight.Because behind it is so much: grief, disappointment, confusion, self-judgment, longing. We all carry an inner picture of how we thought things would go—the career, the relationship, the family, the sense

Dr. Ashley Dial
Oct 173 min read


Reaching Your “Ceiling for the Feeling"
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a concept I came across called the “ceiling for the feeling.” It’s not my phrase, but it resonates so...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Sep 232 min read


The Beauty and Vulnerability of True Female Friendships
In March of 2023 I lost a baby. I was 21 weeks pregnant and had complications the entire pregnancy. An event like losing a baby is...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Dec 18, 20244 min read


The Other Side of Burn-Out
Burn-out doesn’t happen all at once. For me, it crept in like an uninvited guest, taking up residence in my body and mind before I even...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Dec 2, 20245 min read


Harnessing the Power of Presence: How Horses Help You Reconnect with Your Inner Strength
Have you ever found yourself feeling disconnected from who you truly are, unsure of where your confidence went, or struggling to maintain...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Oct 7, 20243 min read


The Power of Witnessing
One of my most effective tools I use when creating healing spaces for women is the power of witnessing. I remember being in undergrad and...

Dr. Ashley Dial
May 16, 20243 min read


Walking Therapy and Emotional Processing
I often hear myself say, "I'd rather walk." When I have the option to walk to where I need to go, I'll choose that every time. Surely,...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Mar 26, 20244 min read


The Cowgirl Caravan
We've all had times when our life gets completely turned upside down on us. I'm talking about that rug pulled out from underneath you...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Mar 12, 20245 min read


What it looks like to actually 'Do the Work'
I started hosting my first women's retreats nearly ten years ago now. My concept was very simple. I wanted to get women outside for a...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Mar 3, 20244 min read


Leaning into my feminine flow
For the last several years now, I have had this very strong urge to lean more heavily into my feminine nature. This desire is definitely...

Dr. Ashley Dial
Mar 1, 20244 min read
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