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The Powder Room is a safe space for women to have real, unfiltered conversations about the topics that matter most to us. From relationships and career shifts to wellness, aging, and everything in between, no subject is off-limits. Whether you’re looking for advice, a good laugh, or just the comfort of knowing you’re not alone, this is your place to connect, reflect, and grow. Welcome to The Powder Room, "Where we discover the message within our messes." © 2025 Ivy Ashley, The Powder Room Po ...
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Sheridan Smith (Quartet, Mrs Biggs), Jaime Winstone (Made in Dagenham, Wild Bill) and director MJ Delaney discuss their new film, Powder Room. Set over the course of one crazy night on the town, down-on-her-luck Sam (Smith) leads us on a comedic and voyeuristic journey into the lives of a multitude of women at all stages of love and life. Moderated by Anna Smith at the Apple Regent Street in London.
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Why Did I Get Married - The Sheards
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1:08:18Send us a text In the final installment of The Powder Room’s Why Did I Get Married? series, we sit down with Lawrence and Joycelyn Sheard, a couple who prove that love has no expiration date. Married for just 2.5 years, their story is one of second chances, unexpected blessings and a love that is equal parts heartfelt and enjoyable. Lawrence, a wid…
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Why Did I Get Married - The Smiths
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1:16:31Send us a text In this episode of The Powder Room’s Why Did I Get Married? series, we sit down with Pablo and Kesha Smith, high school sweethearts who met at just 15 years old and have now been married for 26 years. Their journey is one of intentional love, rooted in faith, boundaries, and a commitment to building something stronger than the cycles…
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Why Did I Get Married - The Watts
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1:16:16Send us a text In this heartfelt season opener of The Powder Room, we sit down with Osby and Kai Watts — who met at 19 and have been married for 25 years. They open up about the beauty and the bumps in the road of their journey, from learning the hard way about communication, co-parenting, and the delicate dance of submission and leadership, to dis…
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Your Balance Blueprint - Part 2
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1:03:19Send us a text In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and relational. Whether you're overcommitted, under-nurtured, or somewhere i…
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Send us a text In this two-part season finale, we’re building your personal Balance Blueprint — a guide to aligning the areas of your life that matter most. We’ll unpack what true balance looks like across six key pillars: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and relational. Whether you're overcommitted, under-nurtured, or somewhere i…
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Send us a text In this final installment of the Daddy Issues series, I open up about two pivotal moments that forced me to truly confront how my father’s absence shaped my decisions, my emotional patterns, and my deepest wounds. I walk through the beginning of my healing journey—where mindset, heart, and emotional work became essential tools. I als…
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Send us a text In this episode, Ivy shares what happened after the uncovering. Confronting Daddy Issues takes you deeper into her personal journey—two defining moments that forced Ivy to face the lingering impact of growing up without a consistent father figure, and how that awareness shifted everything. She opens up about how she processed this re…
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Send us a text In the first episode of this heartfelt new series, we’re gently pulling back the curtain on a topic that many women quietly carry: daddy issues. So often dismissed, misunderstood, or reduced to stereotypes, the truth is far more layered—and far more personal. This conversation isn’t about blame, but about impact. We’re exploring how …
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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley continues the discussion about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues.…
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Send us a text In this deeply personal episode of The Powder Room, host Ivy Ashley opens up about her 25+ year journey with ovarian cysts and fibroids. From the physical pain to the emotional weight, the mental toll to the strain on relationships — she shares her unfiltered truth about living with chronic reproductive health issues. As the episode …
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Motherless Daughters: A Mother's Day Tribute
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1:05:14Send us a text Mother’s Day isn’t joyful for everyone—in fact, for many, it can be a tender reminder of deep loss. In this special tribute episode, I’m joined by my two best friends, Rakisha and Katrina — fellow motherless daughters as we honor the women who raised us, shaped us, and continue to live on through us. Rather than dwell in grief, we ch…
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Send us a text In this heartfelt finale of the Dating For Dummies series, I’m pulling back the curtain on some of the most powerful love lessons I’ve learned—all of which are featured in my book, Daddy Issues: Love Lessons in Healing from Toxic Relationships. These aren’t just theories or clichés—they’re lived experiences, born from moments of pain…
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Dating For Dummies: Must Haves, Preferences, and Lists
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34:14Send us a text In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re continuing our Dating For Dummies series with a deep dive into the infamous Must Haves, Preferences, and Lists. Are your dating standards guiding you—or are they guarding you from the love you desire? We're unpacking how rigid expectations, unrealistic preferences, and overly curated lists mi…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first installment of our Dating for Dummies series — and we're kicking things off in the digital deep end: online dating. Whether you're newly single, back on the market after a long break, or just plain confused by today’s swipe culture, this episode is your no-nonsense guide to navigating love in the age of apps. We’…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Powder Room, we’re diving into the world of red flags—what they really mean, how our past experiences shape the way we interpret them, and why sometimes, what we see as a red flag might just be a difference in perspective. From true signs of concern to misunderstandings rooted in fear or past hurt, we’ll explor…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Powder Room, we dive into the hidden dangers of unforgiveness and how holding onto resentment can impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. We’ll define unforgiveness, explore its consequences, and share practical steps to release the weight of past hurts. If you’ve ever struggled to let go, this …
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Whole, Not Broken - Transformative Self Awareness
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35:32Send us a text In this episode of The Powder Room, "Whole, Not Broken – Transformative Self-Awareness," we dive into the profound connection between self-identity and self-awareness. I’ll explore how our upbringing shapes our ability to truly know ourselves, sharing my own struggles with identity and awareness along the way. We’ll unpack the conseq…
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The Truth About Being Unequally Yoked, Part 2
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30:16Send us a text In this episode, we dive deeper into the consequences of misinterpreting the term unequally yoked and how this misunderstanding can impact relationships, decision-making, and personal growth. We’ll also explore how to apply this concept properly to foster alignment in faith, values, and life goals. Don’t miss this eye-opening discuss…
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The Truth About Being Unequally Yoked
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33:24Send us a text Many people use the phrase "unequally yoked" to describe all kinds of relationship struggles, but what does it really mean? In this episode, we break down the biblical definition of being unequally yoked, why it refers to spiritual alignment —not financial, emotional, or goal differences — and how to recognize true incompatibility. A…
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The Pee in the Dating Pool - Part 2
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38:55Send us a text Dating isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and, let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as we get older, what exactly is contaminating the waters, and how to navigate the mess without drowning in it. Whether you’re tr…
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The Pee in the Dating Pool - Part 1
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36:10Send us a text Dating isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a whole different game with new rules, unexpected hurdles, and, let’s be real, a lot of “pee” in the pool. In this episode, we’re diving into why dating gets harder as we get older, what exactly is contaminating the waters (spoiler: unresolved trauma, emotional baggage, and dating drama), and …
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Send us a text Are your dating expectations helping or hurting your love life? In this episode of The Powder Room, we take a deep dive into the cultural influences, media portrayals, and personal life experiences that shape our ideas about love and relationships. From the fairytale of instant chemistry to the myth that love should be effortless, we…
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Send us a text Welcome to The Powder Room, "Where we discover the message in our messes."Af Ivy
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Sheridan Smith, Jaime Winstone and director MJ Delaney discuss their new film at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.
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