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What You're Craving with Molly Carmel
Welcome to The Daily Ascent. I'm Molly Carmel — and this is the podcast I always wished existed: a bite-sized, on-the-ground spiritual note that can shift your thinking and your outlook on life. Because sometimes, that's all it takes — a small shift in what we choose to believe — to make the day a l...
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Ep. 30 | Why It's Okay to Need Help (Even When You're the Strong One)
In today's episode, I'm talking about why it's okay to need help — even when you're the strong one.
I share a story about how easily we forget t...
Ep. 29 | Helping Without Burning Out: The Art of Discernment
In today's episode, I'm talking about the difference between helping and fixing — and how discernment turns giving into true compassion.
I share...
Ep. 28 | When Overwhelm Rises: The Gentle Power of a Reframe
In today's episode, I'm talking about how a simple reframe can soften everyday overwhelm and open the door to a more grounded, empowered way of meetin...
Ep. 27 | Choosing Boldness: Saying Yes to Joy When Old Wounds Whisper No
In today's episode, I'm talking about the lifelong journey of healing the parts of us that learned to shrink. I share a story about growing up as the...
Ep. 26 | How to Stop Sending Worry - and Start Sending Love
In today's episode, I'm talking about the kind of old grief that rises out of nowhere and asks to be felt. On Veterans Day I found myself pulled into...
Ep. 25 | How to Stop Sending Worry - and Start Sending Love
In today's episode, I'm talking about how to stop sending worry - and start sending love.
I share the story of a friend who was spiraling in fea...
Ep. 24 | How Serving Others Heals Your Heart
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when heartbreak meets service — how turning your love outward can become the very thing that heals...
Ep. 23 | The Permission to Rest
In today's episode, I'm talking about the permission to rest — how letting yourself stop, even briefly, can open the door to healing, balance, and gra...
Ep. 22 | The Surprise of Grief
In today's episode, I'm talking about the kind of grief that surprises you — the kind that arrives even when you think you've already "processed" it.<...
Ep. 21 | The Art of Receiving
In today's episode, I'm talking about the art of receiving — and how letting in love, help, or abundance can sometimes be the hardest spiritual practi...
Ep. 20 | Lead with Your Heart
In today's episode, I'm talking about the power of leading with heart — how sharing your truth honestly and courageously can connect even the most div...
Ep. 19 | The Power of Vulnerability (When You Finally Tell the Truth)
In today's special Thanksgiving episode, I'm talking about vulnerability — the quiet, brave kind that shows up when we stop pretending and start telli...
Ep. 18 | The Gift of Just Being There
In today's episode, I'm talking about the spiritual power of presence — how witnessing instead of fixing can be one of the most healing acts of love w...
Ep. 17 | When Life Humbles You (But You Keep Going Anyway)
In today's episode, I'm talking about the power of perseverance — how to stay open when life humbles you, and how to turn humiliation into humility.
Ep. 16 | When Love Gets Tangled with Ego
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when love gets tangled with ego — how even our most caring relationships can stir up fear when we'r...
Ep. 15 | When Darkness Is Actually Your Ascent
In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the most powerful shifts we can make — the moment we realize that what feels like darkness might actually...
Ep. 14 | The Healing Power of Being Forgiven
In today's episode, I'm talking about the sacred and humbling experience of being forgiven — what happens when shame meets empathy and we finally let...
Ep. 13 | When Expansion Feels Terrifying (But You Know It's Right)
In today's episode, I'm talking about the fear of success that can appear just when life starts moving forward. This episode explores spiritual growth...
Ep. 12 | The Answer Might Already Be Here
In today's episode, I'm talking about those moments of spiritual growth when life looks perfect on the outside, but something inside feels off. I shar...
Ep. 11 | Honor the Body
In today's episode, I'm talking about what real strength looks like when your body asks you to stop. We'll explore the journey from treating our bodie...
Ep. 10 | It's All Happening for a Reason (and Other Things That Need a Second Look)
In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the most overused phrases in spirituality - "It's all happening for a reason" - and how we can reclaim it...
Ep. 9 | Finding the Glimmers
In today's episode, I'm talking about the practice of noticing the small moments of safety and peace that help us regulate when the world feels like o...
Ep. 8 | Balance Isn't Selfish
In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the hardest lessons for helpers and healers - how to love others without losing yourself.
We'll exp...
Ep. 7 | The Lightness of Letting Go
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when something that started from the heart starts to feel heavy — and how choosing smaller, slower,...
Ep. 6 | When It Just Feels Right
In today's episode, I'm talking about the quiet power of alignment — those moments when your head, heart, and actions finally agree.
We'll look...
Ep. 5 | Stepping Back Into Focus
In today's episode, I'm talking about the practice of noticing where your energy goes, and what happens when you choose to put it where it truly matte...
Ep. 4 | The Warrior's Way of Commitment
In today's episode, I'm talking about those moments when you really don't want to do the thing — and what can happen when you do it anyway.
We'l...
Ep. 3 | Don't Be Afraid of Making Mistakes
In today's episode, I'm talking about the fear that keeps so many of us stuck — the fear of getting it wrong.
We'll explore how perfectionism ca...
Ep. 2 | The Surprising Freedom of Taking Responsibility
Ever catch yourself sure someone else dropped the ball… only to realize it might have been you? Yeah, me too.
In this episode, I share a story a...
Ep. 1 | The 15-Year-Old Who Taught Me the Hardest Spiritual Lesson
In today's episode, I'm sharing how one tiny dinner-table moment with my 15-year-old goddaughter catapulted me straight out of adulthood and right bac...
The Daily Ascent with Molly Carmel (Trailer)
Welcome to The Daily Ascent — a quick, meaningful moment in your day to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself. I'm Molly Carmel: therapist, coach,...
130. I'll See You Soon!
Tune in to this episode as Molly shares why she is taking a break from the show. We all know that from time to time, it's important to do an inventory...
129. How to Navigate Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Rachel, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Rachel shares her journey and he...
128. Are Injectables the Answer?
In this solo episode of What You're Craving, Molly gives her opinion on a topic that has been getting some attention lately: injectables for weight lo...
127. Consistent Progress is Better than Perfection
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects with Jean Ferrari, a member of the Breaking Up with Sugar community. Jean details what it was l...
126. Self-Care to Regulate the Nervous System with Dr. Alisa Kriegel
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly connects again with clinical psychologist Dr. Alisa Kriegel. Today, they discuss the importance of self-...
125. Healing Your Relationship with Food Is a Journey, Not a Race
If you are in the process of healing your relationship with food, you might have periodic thoughts that say: "Why is this taking so long?" or "Why don...
124. How the Nervous System Impacts Your Relationship with Food with Michelle Shapiro
Join this episode of What You're Craving as Molly chats with Michelle Shapiro about how the nervous system affects our relationship with food. Michell...
123. The Courage to Heal: A Conversation on Recovery and Wellness
In this episode of What You're Craving, Molly welcomes back Felicia from the Breaking Up with Sugar Community. She shares her current struggles in hea...
122. There's No Healing Without Feeling Safe
In this episode of What You're Craving, you will listen to Leanne's story and her journey so far. Molly and Leanne talk a lot about the idea of being...