Podcast

For the final episode of From Brain to Home, we spoke with design psychologist Amber Dunford—someone who quite literally helps people think through their interiors. Her work sits at the intersection of mental health, neuroscience, and interior design.

In the latest episode of On the Table with Ashley, we welcome designer and climate activist Verda Alexander, whose work lives at the intersection of innovation, intention, and environmental advocacy.

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Ashley is joined by designers Hannah Bigeleisen and Alyssa Gerasimoff for a thoughtful exploration of the joy of color, the value of small-batch bespoke and custom production, and the creative potential found in the everyday.

In the seventh episode of our From Brain to Home series, Ashley is joined by Âme Atendre’s creative director Dylan Williamson for a warm and open conversation with sculptural furniture designer Hannah Bigeleisen and design platform founder Alyssa Moff.

In this week’s episode of On the Table With Ashley, we welcome Dr. Mariana G. Figueiro—a leading voice in the science of light and health. With over 140 scientific articles and a TEDMED talk that helped bring this topic into the public eye, she’s on a mission to help us see what’s been hiding in plain sight.

When criminologist and writer Dr. Yvonne Jewkes sat down with Ashley Gould for a deeply personal episode of On the Table, what unfolded was a conversation about loss, memory, and the transformative potential of space. Part memoir, part meditation, this episode invites us to reconsider not just the walls around us, but the quiet architecture of our inner lives.

In part one of this two part episode of On the Table with Ashley, we delve into the complex and critical issue of prison architecture and the broader systems of incarceration. Ashley engages with Dr. Yvonne Jewkes, a criminologist and prison design expert, who challenges our current approaches to prisons and rehabilitation.

In the fourth episode of our From Brain to Home series, we’re joined by father-son duo Michael and Gage Upwall of Upwall Design. Based in Park City, Utah, Upwall Design is an architectural firm that creates dream homes which literally “grow” out of the earth—merging an organic, nature-inspired philosophy with modern design practices to produce structures that harmonize with their natural surroundings.

Thoughtfully designed spaces have the power to evoke emotion, foster connection, and shape the way we experience the everyday. In the latest episode of On the Table with Ashley, we explore the art and science of interior design with Jennelle Butera of Hudson and Bloum Design.

At Âme Atendre, we believe that the way we engage with the world around us—from the spaces we inhabit to the art we consume—deeply influences our well-being. Our latest podcast episode explores this idea through the lens of neuroaesthetics, the science of how aesthetics impact our minds and emotions.

In a world that moves at breakneck speed, where scrolling replaces savoring and distractions pull us in a thousand directions, how often do we truly see what’s in front of us? Our surroundings, whether carefully curated or unconsciously assembled, hold an energy that affects us in ways we may not always recognize. And as our latest On the Table with Ashley® guest, Professor Anjan Chatterjee, reminds us, paying attention to aesthetics isn’t just about beauty—it’s about well-being. As our latest On the Table with Ashley® guest, Professor Anjan Chatterjee, reminds us, paying attention to aesthetics isn’t just about beauty—it’s about well-being.

In our latest episode of On the Table with Ashley®, we are thrilled to welcome Herbert Gracia, co-owner of the innovative street-style apparel brand, State of Flux. This episode promises to be a deep dive into the entrepreneurial journey of a dynamic individual who has harnessed passion, curiosity, and risk-taking to build and sustain a successful business.

Candid conversations about death over coffee. Inclusive environments open to all walks of life. Destigmatizing one’s own mortality. This is the essence of Death Cafes. On this week’s episode of On the Table with Ashley®, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Bulf, one of the original facilitators of these unique gatherings.

At Âme Atendre, we believe in honoring the threads that connect us all—to one another, to the earth, and to the communities we build throughout our lives. These connections are at the heart of our Death and Dying Series, where we explore the ways in which death can guide us to live more meaningfully.This week’s episode features a conversation with Ashley Kirkham, a former estate planning attorney turned beekeeper. Ashley’s unique journey through estate law and beekeeping offers profound insights into life’s cycles, the importance of following one’s passion, and the enduring power of love and legacy.

Sustainability in death is on the table today! In this episode, we are joined by Laura Sullivan Cassidy. Laura is the client experience leader at Recompose, a death care company based in Seattle Washington. As the world’s first human composting company, Recompose offers a sustainable alternative to traditional methods of burial and cremation. Laura shares her journey to Recompose, client stories, and how their innovative approach to death care aligns with our values at Âme Atendre.

On the table today, we are processing grief through creativity and learning. In part one of this two-part episode, we are joined by Play Steinberg, a Deaf Studies graduate, scribe, and creator of the web series Father.Mother.God.In their conversation with Ashley, Play dives into their journey to becoming a scribe, their experience earning a master’s degree in Deaf Studies, and how the loss of both parents to suicide informed their deeply personal webcomic series. Play shares their experience navigating life in the aftermath of intense and complicated loss, candidly exploring with Ashley their ongoing process toward acceptance. Together, they foster a vulnerable conversation that unravels and examines the nuances of loss, guilt, religion, communication, and healing.

Part 4 of our series on Death + Dying. Ethical wills are on the table today. In this episode, we’re joined by Susan Turnbull. As the founder and Principal of Personal Legacy Advisors LLC, Susan has devoted her career to helping individuals create legacy documents, often referred to as ethical wills, which express the personal values, life lessons, and hopes they wish to pass on to future generations.

Episode three of our series on Death + Dying. Healing through grief is on the table today. In part two of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Heather Mansson, a pharmacist turned yoga instructor and mother of three kids. Shortly after moving to Utah in 2020, Heather’s daughter Parker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of sarcoma.

In part one of this two-part episode, we’re joined by Heather Mansson, a pharmacist turned yoga instructor and mother of three kids. Shortly after moving to Utah in 2020, Heather’s daughter Parker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of sarcoma. After years of treatment, which included countless surgeries, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, Parker passed away in May of 2022. In Parker’s honor, Heather and her husband Rob founded The Little P Project as a way to raise money for families impacted by childhood sarcoma and fund scientific research towards treatment options.

Our first episode in the Death & Dying Series. Existential Maturity is on the table today! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Alex Gamble, a palliative care doctor and clinical assistant at Stanford University. Dr. Gamble graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2010, completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2015, and pursued his fellowship at the University of Kansas in 2016. He specializes in improving the quality of life for patients nearing the end of life, drawing from his deep expertise in palliative care.

We are excited to announce our series on Death and Dying, On the Table with Ashley®’s first ever series, premiering August 28th. Through this series, we explore what it means to be curious through vulnerability, as we discover ways to connect with ourselves and others in grief. Dedicated to Ashley’s father, Harvey Lawrence Gould.

Best known for portraying Jason Vorhees in 4 of the “Friday the 13th” movies, Kane sits down with Ashley to discuss his journey to become the face of horrors most iconic villain. Kane and Ashley get candid in their discussion, as they delve into his family life, his favorite stunts, and the personal objects that connect him to his loved ones.

Best known for portraying Jason Vorhees in 4 of the “Friday the 13th” movies, Kane sits down with Ashley to discuss his journey to become the face of horrors most iconic villain. Kane and Ashley get candid in their discussion, as they delve into his family life, his favorite stunts, and the personal objects that connect him to his loved ones.

In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Kane shares his incredible story of survival and triumph, from enduring excruciating burns on over half his body due to a stunt mishap, to becoming a beloved figure in the horror community. In this episode, we cover how Kane overcame physical and emotional scars to carve out a successful career as an actor and stuntman, ultimately leaving…

Ann and Emily work with clients to evaluate, simplify and develop sustainable organizing solutions for their lives and homes. Whether it be preparing a home for the market, developing repeatable and accessible organizing systems within a home or going room by room sorting, decluttering and purging, “Get Organized” helps people through the process of letting go.

In 2014, Jon joined Survey Monkey as its chief research officer. Prior to Survey Monkey, he was vice president of research at the Pew Research Center and led The Washington Post’s polling operation as director of polling and polling editor. In 2018 he presented his Tedx talk “Curiosity is your Superpower” with Spencer Harrison around curiosity as a key driver for success. He was later named “New-School Pollster” by the National …

McKinley is a certified social worker practicing out of Salt Lake City, Utah. McKinley approaches her deep understanding of trauma work and how trauma affects our daily lives and relationships through a lens of mind-body bridging that aims to heal the whole self. McKinley also practices holistic modalities like sound baths and is passionate about the profound positive impact of ketamine assisted therapy for the right clients.

In this episode we’re joined by Eric Mendell. Eric is a leading expert in the Jewelry and Watch industry. He and his brother David are co-owners of Kerns Fine Jewelry, a retailer that for 80 years has specialized in Fine Jewelry, Swiss Timepieces, Corporate Gifts and Tabletop objects. Eric graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Political Science and has a Graduate Degree in Gemology from the Gemological Institute of America.

In this episode we’re joined by Jenn Drummond, the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the seven continents. In addition to being a highly accomplished mountaineer and athlete, Jenn is business owner, author and a mother of seven children. She joins Ashley to talk about her life on and off the mountain.

We have journalism, technology and life as a woman in the executive world on the table today. Anne is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is currently the Vice President of Global Product Content Operations at Meta, FKA Facebook. Anne previously served as a Senior Editor at The Washington Post where she oversaw national politics, national security, and health, science + environmental coverage.

On the table today we have a conversation at the intersection of organic chemistry, design excellence, food and the curious joys and complexities of moving through the world as a non-sighted person. Dr. Hoby Wedler received his PhD in Organic Chemistry in 2016 from UC Davis and has since started many businesses, including a gourmet seasonings company called Hoby’s Essentials and Sensepoint, a creative marketing firm that specializes in innovative design …

We have career transitioning services on the table today. Raheela Anwar is the Founder and CEO of Group 360 Consulting whose tagline is “Career Transition with Care.” Prior to founding Group 360 Consulting, Raheela served in a number of senior roles, including Chief of Sales, Client Services, and North American Market Strategy for BPI group US, and Senior Vice…

We have opera on the table today. Andy is a full-time chorus singer with the San Francisco Opera, where he has captivated audiences since joining in 2005. Andy also works as a community outreach member with the San Francisco Opera Guild, where he performs for and teaches kids about opera and gives them a brief but comprehensive taste into what it’s like to be a professional opera singer.

We have branding and marketing strategy on the table today. Tom Buday is a brand and marketing professional who spent thirty seven years at Nestle, ending his tenure as Global Head of Marketing and Consumer Communications in Switzerland, a role he held for twelve years. Tom also helps guide brands like Âme Atendre through brand essence exercises to help distill why a brand exists and what it aims to achieve.

We have clean living on the table today. Dana Grinell is the founder of Free Living Co, an educational platform and shop dedicated to helping people lead healthier lifestyles by providing accessible strategies and products for replacing harmful chemicals in homes across the country. She joins Ashley to talk about her personal journey into the world of …

We have coaching, mental fitness and sobriety on the table today. Jennifer Golbus is the co-founder of Meet Me!, a coaching program with a “best friends vibe” at its core. She joins Ashley to talk about her personal journey through addiction, AA, sobriety and what that journey has taught her about shame, gratitude and empathy for herself and for others.

We have gender, identity and design on the table today. This is a special episode of On the Table with Ashley® because this week we speak with Principal Designer of Âme Atendre, Dylan Williamson (they/them). Join us as Dylan shares a bit about their thoughts on gender outside of the binary, why education around pronouns and gender is so invaluable, …

Warning for explicit content and sexual assault. May not be suitable for all audiences. We have sexual health and pornography on the table today. Stephanie Boye has been with the Speakers Bureaus for RAINN, our nations largest anti-sexual violence organization, for three years and is currently producing a podcast on the impact of …

We have sculpture and the artist’s life on the table today. Salomé Cousseau is a French jewelry maker and sculptor who has spent a lifetime developing an intimate practice with wood, precious metals and stone. She joins Ashley to talk about her youth and life as a maker and artist, objects and their capacity for changing spaces for the better and how …

We have High School education on the table today. Marcela Privat-Gilman has been in the classroom as a teacher for sixteen years and is currently in Northern California in the Acalanes Unified High School District. She joins Ashley to talk about the role of high school in student’s lives post COVID-19 pandemic, teaching methodologies as they relate …

We have financial independence on the table today. Dan Stinton is a financial analyst who worked at Franklin Templeton, Charles Schwab, as a Senior Analyst at Fisher Investments and now runs his own wealth management firm, Rational Investment Management. He joins Ashley today to talk about the philosophies and approaches to l …

We have skin health and skin aging on the table today. Dr. Jennifer Segal is a board certified dermatologist and founding member of the Metropolitan Dermatology Institute in Houston. She joins Ashley to talk about misconceptions in skin care, best practices for UV protection, the cultural and dermatological nuances of botox, and when our highschool…