Ashley + Ashley are back in the studio this week with a proper pour of Kim Crawford, struggling through French words nobody actually knows how to pronounce, and realizing confidence really will take you far.00:00 - Welcome Back to Ask Ashley05:25 - Overthinking the PositiveAshley W is deep in her choose joy era. It’s all about the power of words, rewiring your brain toward positivity, and why overthinking the positive is just as valid as overthinking the negative. Things take an emotional turn after a moment with Ashley’s mom leaves the girls with unexpected tears, a reminder that a sweet moment mixed with Kim Crawford will do it every time.15:28 - When the Internet Goes Out and So Does Your Sense of SafetyThe internet went out for over 24 hours at Ashley N’s house. No Netflix, no Ring cameras, no alarm system, no cell service. It led to the very real realization that modern safety and sanity are dangerously tied to the internet.20:14 - Things I Saw on the Internet: Honest Mom InternetOne time for the unhinged but deeply validating corner of the internet where moms are finally telling the truth. From chaotic mornings and zero patience to breastfeeding pressure, pregnancy grief, and IVF realities. The pretending motherhood is aesthetic has officially expired. Shoutout to honest mom creators.29:50 - It’s TV Time! From Love Island Australia to Real HousewivesAshley W makes a brief attempt to bring Ashley N back into Love Island, but with an uncommitted bestie, she quickly pivots to the big dogs. Enter Real Housewives of Potomac. Karen in jail, Wendy & Happy Eddie catching fraud charges, mid-season mugshots, insurance scams, aliases, and why Potomac might be the most perfectly timed Housewives season we’ve seen in years. Reality TV is back doing what it does best: documenting the downfall in real time.41:50 - DYQ Meme of the Week: Let’s Skip the Talking StageIn the era of getting flewed out, women are hopping on planes and trusting internet strangers at alarming rates. But was it really any better back in the day? The Ashleys swap their riskiest “just go” stories: fake IDs, random men, public bus rides to the club, and almost flying into an active war zone. The conclusion? Risky behavior used to feel normal. Now it just feels unnecessary. Make them work for you, ladies.48:50 - It’s Question Time!Ashley + Ashley discuss morality amongst friends, favorite scents, loyalty, top-notch aura, and celebrity delusion.Support the show🔥 Don’t miss a moment—subscribe to Ask Ashley: The Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! New episodes drop every week, so hit that subscribe button and stay caught up. You can become one of our besties by subscribing to our BONUS EPISODES where you'll get bonus content, behind-the-scenes, and all the laughs. 📲 Stay connected! Follow us on Instagram @askashleypodcast and subscribe on YouTube: Ask Ashley: The Podcast Let’s keep the conversation going! Comment, share, and tag us in your favorite moments. We love hearing from you!