Armchair Expert: Ashe on Success, Grief, Boundaries, and Healing

A vulnerable conversation about what it takes to keep creating when success and loss hit at the same time. In this condensed recap of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, singer Ashe opens up about meeting Dax at a wedding, setting boundaries, tracking her cycle, freezing her eggs, and how trauma shaped her nervous system. She also reflects on grief after her brother’s overdose, childhood instability, and the therapy, EMDR, and songwriting that helped her heal. Listeners will hear candid insight on mental health, women’s autonomy, introversion, touring, and building a life that feels safe. This shortened version captures the key moments from the full episode in a quick listen—listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.