In this inspiring episode Ashley and Mark welcome Jessie Alegría, a dynamic entrepreneur, dancer, fitness professional and community builder, to share her powerful story of reinvention and creating brave spaces. Jessie believes that movement (a...

In this week's episode, Mark poses the question of why we are so afraid to slow down, both in life and at work. Knowing that innovation and success require time to integrate new thoughts and ideas, what's holding us back? 

Join Ashley and Mark in this episode as they explore how to navigate the extreme concern, fear, and potential trajectory of our country and the upcoming election. They discuss the challenging journey of managing fear and emphasize the impo...

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Michael James, Corporate Head Trainer at Everybody Fights, joins Ashley and Mark to share pivotal moments and insights that have shaped his approach to life and fitness. He discusses the significance of authen...

In this episode, Ashley and Mark discuss the transformative power of embracing "and" in bridging today's polarized world.  Through personal anecdotes and insights into social media algorithms, we highlight the value of promoting diverse pe...

She found carve out space for herself Wanted to see herself and style of movement and music represented in the industry... so she found a way

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of grief after the loss of Mark's mom, exploring its non-linear nature and the impact it carries with it...   We also explore how the deep, heartwrenching emotion can be a catalyst for p...

This week, Ashley engages in a conversation with Kristin Ha, exploring the profound effects of activities like journaling and meditation on their daily experiences. They delve into the nuanced interplay between gratitude and life's challenges, ...

In this podcast episode, we delve into Catie Macken's transformative journey, tracing her path from a conventional schooling background to becoming a yoga instructor, astrology expert, and ultimately, a catalyst for change. Catie r...

This week we spoke with Katie Barrett Brown, a fitness extraordinaire who's been on the Boston scene for over a decade! Katie gives us a peek into her journey- the failures, successes, and ways she learned to follow her instincts to put...

Meet Joy, a multi-passionate, talented, and welcoming Speech Language Pathologist and Wellness Pro in the Boston area. In this episode, she and Ashley talk friendship, the fitness industry, and how to create a more inclusive world. ...

Join us on Conversations in Courage as we start the year with Nicole Derosiers, who will be helping us kickoff our yearlong fundraising campaign, Bold Moves. Discover the inspiring journey of this health and wellness advocate, whose philosophy ...

Indifference upholds the status quo. That's it. That's the caption. 

Welcome to Part 2! This week we dive even deeper with Amrit-Sadhana, covering religion, trauma, yoga, Ayurveda, anti-racism and more! Amrit- Sadhana is a certified trauma informed nervous system coach, herbalist and pu...

We are so excited to introduce our first guest in almost 2 years! Meet Amrit-Sadhana,  a certified trauma informed nervous system coach, herbalist and public speaker. She teaches people how to heal their nervous system through self regulat...

Critical conversations require more than just an astute command of language and exceptional listening skills, they also require three things that can inspire alignment and change: 1.Architect your unlearning by disrupting your narra...

The voices in your head are loud and often the expressions and stories of scarcity, fear, doubt and bias that were formed by your environment, your family, your experiences and society.  Though not always purely negative, these stories do ...

We're not wasting any time with this one. It's a little heavy, but definitely worth the listen. Progress cannot come without discomfort. So, ignoring ideas, policies and actions that create discomfort  just allows more of the ...

Here's a non-exhaustive list of really annoying things that are exclusionary, mean, shame-inducing, or just plain stupid: equinox not letting new members join in January the way people talk about food 

Is 'canceling' a thing we still do? What about calling out? Or calling in? Are we shaming and bullying or demanding accountability? As promised, we're diving into some of our early episodes to explore how our opinions have cha...

Welcome back and Happy New Year! Can you believe this marks the start of 6 seasons of Conversations in Courage? To have almost 20,000 downloads in 80 episodes gives us an overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride for somet...

Season Finale! For our last episode of 2023 (!), we're diving into how to be comfortable in spaces that hold potential danger, how eating and exercising consistently is really the key to success, plus we give you some ideas for unc...

Join us this week as we have a conversation about why social media sometimes feels so yucky despite the opportunity to be connected, learn, and grow. We also talk about why it's so damn hard to make friends as you get older. What's...

In this episode, Ash and Mark discuss the origins and mission of the The Courage Campaign, as well as some of the current challenges in education in terms of test scores, racial segregation, harmful CRT rhetoric, and book bans. With election se...

What can you do with 35 years of leadership experience? Drop lots of gems and knowledge bombs. Enjoy this solo episode with Mark as he talks about the skills and qualities that are necessary to lead successful teams, and some of the le...