A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Ever felt like you didn’t belong — like an alien trying to shine light in a world that feels a little darker every October? Me too. In this episode of Called & Curious, I share the story of what happened when our team showed up at a community Trunk-or-Treat dressed as green aliens. Between candy buckets and creepy decorations, we discovered a holy lesson about fea...

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Grab your coffee and your emotional support stuffy — because this one’s not light and fluffy. In this episode, I’m sharing the story I didn’t want to tell — the breaking, the failing forward, and how God used both my tears and neuroscience to start rebuilding me from the inside out. In This Episode The real story behind Love Moves (and the first “practice” book that got it ...

A Called & Curious conversation where faith, story, and brain science intertwine to help you live from the overflow. Ever feel like your brain’s been shaken like a snow globe? Thoughts swirling, emotions flying, peace nowhere in sight? In this signature Called & Curious episode, Ashriel unpacks the Snow Globe Reset — a faith-meets-neuroscience way to calm your body, refocus your mind, and let Christ fill your globe with peace again. You’ll learn why your body can’t just “think its way...

You know that strange moment when time slows down and everything feels weirdly familiar — like you’ve been here before? Science says 63% of us have felt it. But what if it’s more than a brain glitch? In this episode of Called & Curious, we’re talking about déjà vu — what’s happening in your brain, what might be stirring in your spirit, and how to tell the difference. You’ll even take a quick on-air quiz with me (yes, I got a few wrong 😂) as we explore whether these moments are just neuron...

Ever feel like your life is full of “shoulds” and impossibilities? Like you’ve been carrying heavy lists, doubts, or dreams that feel just out of reach? In this episode of Called & Curious, you’ll step into a story — a field glowing with orbs of possibility, each one holding a God-planted dream. And here’s the twist: the way to claim those dreams isn’t through striving. It’s through breaking, becoming, and being caught in God’s love. Here’s what you’ll experience in this episode: 🌾 A cozy...

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan—sometimes it’s spring break with the flu, or vertigo showing up right when you’re trying to create something meaningful. But what if those hard, messy, unexpected moments didn’t have to steal your joy? In this episode, I’m sharing two real stories from my own life—one where our family trip didn’t look anything like we imagined, and another where I tried to record a Love Move while the whole world felt like it was tilting. You’ll see how easy it is to let...

Ever wonder if you’re the only mom losing it in Target, yelling at your kids, or too tired for anything more? You’re not. In this pajama-party style episode, Michelle Grosser (host of Alive and Well) joins me to tackle awkward mom questions, toddler meltdowns, burnout, and faith over fear — with laughter, neuroscience, and practical tools to reset. Get cozy, grab your coffee, and lean in, because this episode is PACKED with wisdom, laughter, and awkward-but-real mom questions. In our pajama p...

What do bubbler Christmas lights, brain science, and Jesus have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Called and Curious, we talk about what happens when fear, doubt, or lies sneak in and cut off your connection to God’s love. (Spoiler: it doesn’t mean the whole day is ruined.) With a story about my childhood obsession with those bubbling Christmas lights, we’ll explore how brain pathways mirror heavenly pathways—and how you can use a simple Heart Health Check to remember, ...

(Not Narnia, But Close Enough.) Because sometimes the most ordinary invitations carry the most extraordinary reminders. The other day, my neighbor texted me out of the blue: “Hey Ash, want to meet me at the lamppost?” And you better believe I said yes. What happened next wasn’t magical Narnia, but it was light-filled, warm, and soul-refreshing. Sitting under that steady glow, I realized how much we all need little “lampposts” in our lives—tiny cues of light and connection that help us reset, ...

I'm ready to MOVE MY THOUGHTS with SMRM - Click HERE! Ever feel like your thoughts are everywhere — from mom guilt spirals to endless what-ifs? Welcome to Called and Curious, the faith + neuroscience + story podcast that helps you reset your thoughts, calm your body, inspire curiosity, and renew your mind in Christ. I’m Ashriel — a Jesus-loving, self-proclaimed, personal trainer for thought patterns and certified neuroscience coach. Around here we keep it real, stay curious, and put Christ at...

Get your weekly faith-filled neuroscience tools to stop stress hijacks, rewire your brain, and reclaim peace through God’s design. Okay, friend, let me tell you about the time I got ambushed by the “monkey mafia” in Costa Rica. 🐒😂 What started as a funny story turned into the perfect picture of what happens when stress sneaks in and hijacks our minds. Neuroscientists call it an amygdala hijack—but in real life, it just feels like your peace, joy, and focus got stolen out from under you. Here’...

Have you ever been rejected? Did you like it? The truth is, nothing about rejection feels good. It opens the door for the whispers of doubt and and the enemy has a hay-day! He desperately wants you to believe you are not enough and to not press forward. And he will try to destroy your purpose and dreams and he will use unlikely sources. Rejection is something we all have to deal with at some point. BUT, if we’re not aware and on guard, rejection can become not just a message, but a fals...

Someone handed me a plant and I almost cried. Not because I was happy, but because it seemed like one more thing I had to take care of and I was already drowning in overwhelm. This plant too was on its way to die; I just knew it. But what do we do when we’re struggling like me and that plant? What do we do when everything seems impossible and we’re doomed—all hope is gone? I want to take you on a plant journey (yes, I said it) and to come with me and my poor *seemingly* doomed plant tha...

Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wondering how to find joy and connection in the chaos? If so, you’re not alone! In this episode of the Called and Curious podcast, I’m sharing the power of engaging in an unexpected hobby that is a game-changer! As Christian women, we often juggle the demands of motherhood, work, and our spiritual lives, leaving little room for self-care. But what if I told you that something as simple as puzzling could enhance your p...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of negativity, feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? It’s so easy to let grumbling seep into our daily conversations and thoughts, isn’t it? I know it is for me, and it's normal. But there's also another way... What if I told you there’s a straightforward directive from the Bible that cuts through all the noise and offers a transformative way to approach our lives? Check out the story behind my new life verse and why you might need...

Have you ever felt that familiar flutter of nervousness before a moment and wished you could avoid the insecurity and doubt that comes with it? Today, we’re exploring a transformative brain hack that has the power to change the way you experience nervousness—curious yet? We all know that familiar flutter in our stomachs, that rush of adrenaline that signals something important is about to happen. But instead of letting it turn into anxiety, what if you could flip the script? Just like the rem...

Have you ever noticed how children sometimes worry about things that seem so silly to us? I found myself reflecting on this during a recent bike ride with my family. My son was anxious about something so important to him and it struck me how similar our worries are as adults. We often approach God with our anxieties, clutching them tightly like a child holding onto their favorite toy. But what if I told you that trusting God can help us find peace over our problems? Yes, it’s true! In t...

In this final episode of our series, “Awakening the Unconscious,” we’re diving into something that could totally change your life. Seriously, you don’t want to miss this! We’re chatting about how our experiences shape our beliefs and actions. Ever felt like a single piece of criticism made you want to hide away? You’re not alone! We all have those moments where negative feedback can knock the wind out of our sails. But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to stop you from pursuin...

Let’s do some personal training for your thought patterns today! We’re diving into the second episode of our Awakening the Unconscious series, where we peel back the “unconsicous” curtain on the things that drive our behaviors. Today, we’re exploring a powerful yet often overlooked unconscious driver: our 3 ENVIRONMENTS. As your Christian brain coach and personal trainer for thought patterns, I’m excited to chat with you about how the spaces we inhabit, the people we surround ourselves with, ...

Welcome my called and curious friends! In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on something super fascinating: the unconscious drivers that shape our thoughts, feelings, and actions—often without us even knowing it. I’m your host, Ashriel, and I can’t wait to dive into this with you! Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the same old patterns, unsure why you can’t seem to make the changes you want? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re talking about those sneaky instincts and ...