Welcome to the very first episode of The Calm Cast! 🎙️

In this introductory episode, Alison and Ashley sit down (with energy drinks in hand) to kick off the podcast and share what listeners can expect this season. From honest conversations about mental wellness to learning how therapy actually works, this episode is all about getting comfortable in the world of healing — no therapy couch required.

Ashley brings the curiosity and questions many people have when entering the wellness space for the first time, while Alison shares insight from her work as a psychologist and director of The Calm Place.

Together, they dive into conversations around:

✨ What really happens in therapy

✨ Why therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all

✨ The difference between talk therapy and approaches like EMDR