Unpopular Wallflowers

06/09/2023

We're back discussing self-care! It's so important to do things that make us happy! What do you do for self-care?

Ashley and Katie dig into the challenges of self-care, options for self-care, and how to make time for yourself.

07/07/2023

Do you suffer from social anxieties? We sure do! Check out our latest episode where we discuss our history with social anxiety, how we have overcome some situations, and how we, as adults, still struggle.

Katie and Ashley are back discussing how they have overcome some social anxieties, and when they still struggle.

01/05/2023

Weeeeeerrrreeeee baaaaccckkk. Preppin to record to tonight's episode!

30/03/2023

🔥New Episode!🔥

In this episode we talk about some toxic relationships, how to recognize if you are in one, and how to grieve and overcome the separation from a toxic person.

Katie and Ashley are two Iowa gals talking entrepreneurship, self-awareness, relationships, and all the animal things...but mainly dogs! Email us at [email protected] to add your input and answer our weekly questions! Join us every for a new conversation!

12/03/2023

Anyone else?

Rearranging or reorganizing your space is an amazing way to bring in new + good energy!

01/03/2023

Episode 11 is live! Catch-up with us on Spotify or Anchor!

So it's been a hot minute, but we are back! After some sickness and other life events, Ashley and Katie are back at it and ready to catch up on life's craziness!

27/02/2023

Episode 11 coming Wednesday 😍 Hope ya'll are ready to catch up with us after an unexpected hiatus!

24/02/2023

Did you catch our Full Moon and Full of Hormones episode? 😅

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22/02/2023

Life has prevented us from recording a new episode the last couple weeks. We will hopefully be back at it this weekend! 🙌

08/02/2023

It's ya'll!

06/02/2023

We had some issues last night 😅 Which is so fitting for how our week was last week.

03/02/2023

Did ya'll know there is a full moon this weekend? The way this week has gone for us... seems fitting LOL. We missed , but here is this week's episode! Thank you to Meagan and Kayla for joining us and talking all things dog rescue/ownership!

Episode 9 is up!

The rescue world isn't full of puppies and rainbows. Ashley, Kayla, and Meagan all foster with Forever Home Dog Rescue and during this episode they dive into some of the complicated parts of being on the inside of dog rescue.

02/02/2023

Anyone else feel this after the year of January?

31/01/2023

Who was your first pet ever?

In an earlier episode we talked about where our love of dogs/animals came from and our first dogs as kids! Buck, Hondo, Chance, Shadow and Bentley are all pictured below. All except Bentley have crossed the 🌈 bridge now ❤️

29/01/2023

If you listened to episode 8 already, you may have heard Ashley talk about a new item! Have you ever used an acupressure mat?? She had been struggling with some chronic back pain when sleeping since having her baby, and wanted to find something to help in between chiro appointments since she cannot get adjusted as often as she would like.

If you have a decent tolerance for pain, these mats are awesome, and provide some much needed relief. Bonus- ironically laying on a bunch of spikes is SO relaxing 😅 You can use your mat during yoga, to meditate, or right before bed like Ashley does!

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28/01/2023

Katie and I talk all the time about how often we play out full conversations/arguments in our heads 😅 Sometimes before they happen (or potentially will never happen, but we want to be prepared haha), or after the fact thinking on what we wish we would have said differently.

Anyone else do this?

26/01/2023

How long have you known your significant other?

Katie + Patrick have known eachother for 15 years.

Ashley + Justin have known eachother for 20 years.

So. Much. History. 😅 Working with your spouse comes with so many challenges, but so many rewards as well.

25/01/2023

Episode 8 is LIVE! Ever wonder what it's like to run a business with your spouse? Listen to us chat about what that's like, the funny questions we asked our husbands, and some awesome dog enrichment tips from Katie!

https://anchor.fm/unpopular-wallflowers/episodes/Spouse-AND-Business-Partner-e1tvghl

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25/01/2023

Shoutout to our fellow introverts 🙌

23/01/2023

How are we 8 episodes in already?! That means we've been doing this whole podcast thing for ✌️ whole months! It's been a blast.

Someone asked us recently if we ever run out of things to talk about....the answer is no 😅

19/01/2023

Have you listened to episode 7 yet?!

The ultimate form of self-care is taking care of BOTH your physical and mental health together. Listen to Julie's journey and be ready to feel inspired to knock stressors out of your life and hear about another podcast that has really helped her along the way!

18/01/2023

is here!! This episode, we welcomed another guest, Julie! We discuss her wellness journey over the past couple years, what motivates her, certain challenges, and she hits us with some more great mantras (insert episode name here 😅).

The parking lot shenanigans were on point and Katie shares 5 things every dog owner should teach their dog 👌

Another mantra that hits you in the feels. Ashley and Katie are joined by Julie as she discusses her wellness journey over the past two years.

15/01/2023

Some Sunday mantras for ya'll.

Ashley shared these with us during episode 6!

13/01/2023

For whoever needs to read this today.

11/01/2023

It's Wallflower Wednesday!! Episode 6 is live 🙌 Forgive us for the length... we got a little talkative Sunday night 😅

Get ready to have your mind blown by a mantra a friend shared with us, hear our personal mantras for this year and find out where our love of all things animals came from!

Mantras are now running our lives! Ashley and Katie work on their life mantras/affirmations then jump into their history of animals and the life events that guided them to where they are today.

09/01/2023

Episode 6 was recorded last night!

We decided to check out a new spot in downtown Des Moines called Kava DSM! Located off MLK in the same building as Blaze Pizza and Fuzzys. Treated ourselves to some warm beverages and recorded in the parking lot!

08/01/2023

Help! Where should we record episode 6 tonight?? 👇

05/01/2023

Read this, and read it again. Ashley read this to us in episode 5, and it is something so important to remind yourself of. It's easy to get really worked up over things that cause us so much frustration, but that disrupts your peace.

04/01/2023

Episode 5 is LIVE!!!

https://anchor.fm/unpopular-wallflowers/episodes/Your-Mantra-with-Sahara-e1t2unc

In this episode we kick things off with our gift exchange, then we welcome our very first podcast guest, Sahara! 💕 She is a fellow small business owner, and the first person we think of when it comes to practicing self-care. You can't help but feel motivated after listening to Sahara's advice this episode. The perfect way to kick off the first episode of 2023!