Author: Ashton August

Article originally published in Soul Artist Magazine. Hope is a delicate yet powerful force. Sometimes it is a whisper in the darkness, reminding you that healing is possible, even when the way forward has yet to be illuminated. For centuries, plant medicines like psilocybin (more commonly known as psychedelic mushrooms) have been used to help…

I didn’t plan to write this book.I lived it first. Anxiety has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. For years, I coped the way so many of us do: powering through, numbing out, pretending everything was fine. But it wasn’t fine. For years, I felt incredibly alone on…

Consistency has long been celebrated as the cornerstone of personal growth and success. We hear it everywhere: “Consistency is key.” I’ve said that myself!  But what if the relentless pursuit of consistency is setting us up for disappointment, failure, and even self-loathing? What if there’s a better way to approach our goals – one that…

Are You Giving Too Much of Yourself? Establish Healthy Boundaries With These 3 Steps Do you ever feel drained, like you’ve poured so much into others that there’s nothing left for yourself? It’s hard to show up for the people we care about when we’re running on empty—and I’ve learned that a lack of boundaries…

Stop Giving Your Energy to What Drains You: A Guide to Let Go and Start Living for Yourself, Regardless of What Others May Think Have you ever found yourself clinging to something because it’s deemed “cool,” “good,” or even “necessary” by society – even when it’s quietly draining you? Recognizing and admitting that something is a…