Trigger warning: This episode includes frank discussion of suicide, grief, and loss.

In this tender, necessary episode Ashley Martin opens a safe space for one of the hardest conversations many of us avoid: suicide. With the warmth and honesty listeners expect from Becoming Her, Ashley explores hidden suffering behind smiles, the power of compassion, and how small acts of grace can make a life-changing difference. She shares moving real-life moments — a listener’s traumatic memory, her daughter’s moment of crisis, and the heartbreaking story of losing the family dog Jack — that underline how easily pain can be missed until it’s too late.

You’ll leave this episode with practical, gentle reminders: ask “really, how are you?”, listen without minimizing, offer compassion, and hold space for people who are hurting.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. In the United States, you can:

• Call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Both numbers are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why hiding behind a smile can hide deep pain

• How compassion and presence can prevent tragedy

• Personal stories that illustrate the cost of silence

• A calm, compassionate call to action and resources for help

Resources: If this episode brought up feelings for you, consider pausing and reaching out to someone you trust, a mental health professional, or calling 988 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate support. Thank you for holding space — for yourself and for others — and for being part of a community that chooses healing.

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• (00:06:49) - The Life of a Dog
• (00:10:52) - You matter.

In this heartfelt episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley opens up about the challenges and triumphs of the past month as her son Messiah faced serious health struggles and multiple surgeries. She shares the raw emotions of watching him temporarily lose his mobility, the unexpected strength she discovered within herself as a mother, and the powerful reminder that even in the midst of chaos, there is purpose in pain.

Ashley reflects on the lessons of resilience, grace, and presence—both for herself and for others. Through moments of vulnerability, faith, and encouragement, she reminds listeners that healing and growth are not about having everything figured out but about continuing to show up and becoming the best version of yourself.

This episode is a powerful reminder that you’re not behind—you’re becoming.

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Host: Ashley Martin

In this episode of Becoming Her, host Ashley Martin dives deep into the power of internal dialogue—the words we speak to ourselves that can either limit or liberate us. From battling the negative voices that question our worth to embracing affirmations rooted in truth, Ashley shares personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to help you shift your mindset.

You’ll learn how to recognize when self-talk is working against you, how to replace it with affirmations that align with your higher self, and why progress over perfection is the key to becoming who you’re meant to be. Plus, Ashley leaves you with a simple yet transformative self-care practice: mirror work and a skincare reminder to hydrate and love on yourself daily.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt weighed down by your own inner critic, this conversation will remind you that your words create your reality—and you have the power to choose wisely.

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