From the Barn

Lessons from horses on trust, presence, communication, and partnership—timeless wisdom from my years growing up in the barn that applies to every arena of life.

The chaotic feeling of spinning when overwhelmed

Managing Overwhelm: Finding Your Footing When Everything Feels Like Too Much

It's that time of year again—the season when our calendars explode with holiday events, year-end deadlines, family obligations, and, if you have kiddos in your life, the pressure to make everything feel magical. Add in the everyday demands of work, relationships, and trying to keep all the plates spinning, and suddenly you feel paralyzed—unable to think, make decisions, or even figure out which way is up. Sound familiar? Here's what I know about overwhelm: It's not actually

Personal Growth

Ashley Christian

Nov 194 min read

WELCOME TO STRIDING FORWARD

I'm so glad you're here! I've wanted to start a blog for a while now—a space to share the real, messy, beautiful work of evolving. Not the polished highlight reel, but the actual journey of what it looks like stepping boldly into the arena of our lives, stripping away the masks we wear, and moving forward with clarity and purpose. If you've landed here, chances are you're someone who's done with "maybe one day" thinking. You're tired of spinning plates, going through the moti

The Journey

Ashley Christian

Nov 63 min read