What You're Craving with Molly Carmel
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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...
Recent Episodes
227 episodes
Ep. 95 | You're Not Broken, So Stop Trying to Fix Yourself
In today's episode, I'm talking about the Instagram trend of calling out wellness influencers for the endless cycle of products and fixes — and the ti...
Ep. 94 | Stop Waiting for Permission to Take Back Your Space
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when I stopped waiting on my brother to tell me what my own life was going to look like - and took...
Ep. 93 | Your Best Is Already Better Than You Think
In today's episode, I'm talking about a story Ana Gasteyer told on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang that I haven't been able to shake — about playing E...
Ep. 92 | What My Podcast Producer Keeps Teaching Me About Grace
In today's episode, I'm talking about the emails I keep writing to my podcast producer Shantale — and how her consistent, unflappable kindness is teac...
Ep. 91 | How to Stop Fawning and Start Asking for What You Want
In today's episode, I'm talking about the phone call I got from a friend in the middle of a breakup — and why the most important question I asked her...
Ep. 90 | The Danger of Making Anyone Your Authority
In today's episode, I'm talking about something a healer used to say to me all the time — "healers are humans" — and why the way we unconsciously elev...
Ep. 89 | Why Blind Faith in Spiritual Leaders Can Cost You Everything
In today's episode, I'm talking about an article that shook me — and what the Epstein files, the silence of the wellness industry, and the courage of...
Ep. 88 | The Power of the Pause Before You React
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened at my dog's daycare that taught me about the space between impulse and action.
I share how I...
Ep. 87 | What If Promoting Yourself Is Actually an Act of Service?
In today's episode, I'm talking about the text my bff Lauren's mom sent me from a dinner in Florida that called out my lack of social media presence —...
Ep. 86 | What a Moped Driver in Marrakesh Taught Me About Overthinking
In today's episode, I'm talking about what I learned from watching moped drivers navigate the wild, chaotic streets of the Marrakesh Medina — and why...
Ep. 85 | Why the Shedding Never Stops (And Why That's the Point)
In today's episode, I'm talking about a voice memo my friend sent me in the middle of eclipse season — and why I couldn't sugarcoat my answer when she...
Ep. 84 | Why the Second Time Through Is Never As Scary
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when we got hit with another massive blizzard — and why twenty inches of snow didn't scare me the...
Ep. 82 | When the Universe Has a Better Plan Than You Do
In today's episode, I'm sharing a new mantra that's getting me through one of the hardest winters I can remember: THE SNOW WILL MELT.
I share t...
Ep. 82 | When the Universe Has a Better Plan Than You Do
In today's episode, I'm telling you about Kimberly - the stranger on a plane who became a friend after I thought my flight was ruined.
I share...
Ep. 81 | Why Stepping Outside Your Box Is Medicine for the Soul
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when I got back from Morocco - and why new experiences might be exactly what your soul is hungry f...
Ep. 80 | How to Stop Giving Away Credit for Your Own Wins
In today's episode, I'm talking about something a client wrote to me that made me realize how often we give away credit for our own wins.
I sha...
Ep. 79 | Grace Gives the Shovel, But You Have to Dig
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened after my first EMDR session - and what my spiritual advisor Juliana said that completely reframed...
Ep. 78 | How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Selfish
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my best friend's car was blocking me in at 5:45am - and what it taught me about asking for wh...
Ep. 77 | How to Stop Gripping What Isn't Working
In today's episode, I'm talking about what a big ugly tractor taught me about acceptance being the doorway to change.
I share the story of a cl...
Ep. 76 | Why Valentine's Day Is My Favorite Holiday (Even Though I'm Single)
In today's episode, I'm talking about why Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday - and why it has nothing to do with romantic love.
I share how...
Ep. 75 | Why I'm Starting Trauma Therapy Again
In today's episode, I'm getting personal about something I couldn't shake - and why I've decided to do intensive EMDR trauma therapy.
I share w...
Ep. 74 | Sometimes Rest Looks Like Adventure
In today's episode, I'm talking about my upcoming trip to Morocco with my friend Betsy - and why sometimes refilling yourself doesn't look like rest a...
Ep. 73 | The Words You Use Are a Contract With the Universe
In today's episode, I'm talking about what a hypnotist said to my friend that completely changed her relationship with vaping - and what it taught me...
Ep. 72 | What If This Just Works?
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my friend was hedging before a big trip with her new boyfriend - preparing for disappointment...
Ep. 71 | The Intentional Thing I Did When I Felt Depleted and Empty
In today's episode, I'm talking about what I did after getting shaken by drama - and why going where the love is might be the most important thing you...
Ep. 70 | The Same Sound Can Be Annoying or Beautiful Depending on Where You Are
In today's episode, I'm talking about something a client said that made me think about how our internal state colors everything we experience.
I...
Ep. 69 | Why Comparing Your Pain to Someone Else's Doesn't Help Anyone
In today's episode, I'm talking about something that came up with my spiritual advisor while she was literally shoveling garbage in Africa - and why c...
Ep. 68 | When Someone Gives You Permission to Have Fun
In today's episode, I'm talking about the moment my yoga teacher Gregg set a boundary with me when I showed up to class bratty and demanding - and why...
Ep. 67 | When Compassion Becomes Too Costly
In today's episode, I'm talking about something that happened with one of my closest friends - someone with the biggest heart who was taking on her ex...
Ep. 66 | There's No Such Thing as an Unanswered Prayer
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when I asked for help with something that felt almost too small to share - my dog Danny struggling...
Ep. 65 | The Courage It Takes to Reconcile
In today's episode, I'm talking about a phone call I received from someone I used to guide spiritually - someone who reached out after years to make a...
Ep. 64 | Why Your Work Matters More Than You Think
In today's episode, I'm talking about the voice that came in questioning whether my work matters enough when there are such important things going on...
Ep. 63 | Why I Almost Didn't Go to the Shiva (And Why I'm So Glad I Did)
In today's episode, I'm talking about almost not going to a shiva because I wasn't on the invite list - and how my friend Jenny reminded me that showi...
Ep. 62 | What If We Stopped Obsessing Over the Worst-Case Scenario?
In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when I lost my keys on a walk with my dog and immediately spiraled into worst-case scenario thinki...
Ep. 61 | When It's Time to Leave a Room That's Hurting You
In today's episode, I'm talking about something vulnerable - getting pulled into drama that brought me right back to 8th grade, and what my friends ta...
Ep. 60 | Catching Sadness Before It Becomes Despair
In today's episode, I'm talking about what my friend's emergency root canal taught me about feelings - and why we can't postpone pain, no matter how i...
Ep. 59 | Why the First Time Through Is Always the Hardest
In today's episode, I'm talking about what my yoga teacher said that completely reframed how I think about transitions - and why the first time throug...
Ep. 58 | How Telling the Truth Made My Shame Disappear
In today's episode, I'm talking about something I learned recently about shame - and how telling the truth to the right people can make it disappear. ...
Ep. 57 | The Night I Sobbed in a Parking Lot After a Book Launch
In today's episode, I'm talking about the night I hysterically cried in a parking lot after watching someone else launch their book - and how that mom...
Ep. 56 | The Moment I Stopped Asking Someone to Become Who I Wanted
In today's episode, I'm talking about the moment my ex asked me what it would take to get back together - and how years of healing showed up in one se...