Best Dani Ashes Podcasts (2025)

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Learning to Die 2:05:43

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This episode we are exploring grief, how dreams can prepare us for the ultimate transformation, and what it means to die mindfully. Our guest is Ale Salinas of Grave Love, The Coffin Cards and the Chicago Death Doula Collective. If you enjoy the show, please support us on Patreon! Special Halloween Intro 00:00 Procession Magazine 3:36 Getting into …

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Reborn: PTSD, Healing & Motherhood with Ash Thomsen 1:17:10

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Mitch sits down with lifelong friend Ash Thomsen for a raw, generous account of her son Bodhi’s birth - and the identity shift that followed. Ash shares how a gruelling 36-hour labour, medical complications, and postpartum anxiety/depression culminated in PTSD, and how she found her way back through support, medication, CBT, and especially EMDR - t…

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Order & Chaos: Designing a Life After Pain - with Anna Carin 47:52

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Interior designer Anna Carin joins host Michaela Overman for a tender, honest conversation about living with both beauty and pain at the same time. Raised on a Swedish farm and now three decades in Australia, Anna shares how a single incident of childhood sexual abuse (content note) shaped her relationship with shame, intimacy, control, and creativ…

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The Quiet Kind of Grief: Nerissa Trindade on Surrendering to Possibility After Separation 37:24

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In this deeply personal episode of Heart on My Sleeve, Luke Cook sits down with neuro-transformational coach and keynote speaker Narissa Trindade to explore the heartbreak that doesn't come with a funeral but still requires mourning - separation and divorce from those we thought we'd be with forever. Both hosts share their parallel journeys through…

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Goth Drag with May May Graves 2:45:27

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On this episode we are exploring the history of Drag alongside the evolution of goth. We’ll also touch on gender and what it’s like to escape from a conservative evangelical belief, into a world of queer goth weirdos. Our guest is May May Graves Please Support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Mentallo & the Fixer 2:00 Part 1: Goth and Drag 4:15 Part 2: L…

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Love, Loss & Resilience: Adam Crouch MP on Grief, Community and Carrying On 48:16

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This week on the Heart on My Sleeve podcast, Mitch Wallis sits down with NSW MP Adam Crouch for a raw and deeply moving conversation about love, loss, and resilience. After losing his wife Jill—an oncology nurse who cared for others while bravely fighting her own battle with cancer—Adam shares the realities of grief, the weight of supporting a part…

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Resilience, Loss, and Life Lessons from Baseball, with Gavin Fingelson 53:34

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In this episode, Michaela Overman sits down with Gavin Fingelson - former professional baseball player, father of two, and CEO of Feel the Magic. Gavin shares his journey of navigating deep personal loss from a young age, the lessons baseball taught him about failure and resilience, and how vulnerability and communication became his anchors. From g…

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Sarah Susak on Cancer, Consciousness & Reclaiming Your Story 39:32

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When lawyer and mum Sarah Susak was told she had a rare - and deadly - cancer just a year after the birth of her “miracle baby,” her world cracked. In this uncompromising conversation, she takes us through surgery, grief, and the path of spiritual rebirth that followed. Sarah shares how Vedic meditation, ancestral wisdom, and radical acceptance hel…

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Living with 'Her': Zoe Marshall on OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & the Courage to Heal 59:12

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In one of our most raw and powerful episodes to date, I sit down with my dear friend Zoe Marshall - TV presenter, author, manifester, podcast host, and mental health advocate - for an unfiltered conversation about her journey through Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Together, we peel back the layers of what it's really like to live with intrusi…

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Facing Nostalgia: Your Favorite Album Sucks 3:58:47

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Remember that album from 20 years ago that you hated and never gave another chance? Would you feel differently about that album now with all your subsequent forays into new music? We are going to test that theory today by revisiting 4 classic albums and sharing our analysis. Guests: Azy Bats Ryan Flint Mark Freeth If you enjoy the show, please supp…

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Dani Lombard: The Golden Girl Who Broke Then Rebuilt – A Story of Panic, Pressure & Finding Peace 1:03:21

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Dani Lombard - PR powerhouse, unapologetic truth-teller, and lifelong “friend collector” - joins psychologist and HOMS clinical director Michaela Overman for her first-ever podcast appearance. But this isn’t about publicity. It’s about pulling the curtain back. In this raw and revealing conversation, Dani shares the story she’s never told publicly …

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From Masking to Meaning: Aisling Smith on Autism, ADHD & Identity 46:29

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What happens when the mask you've worn your whole life finally falls off? In this moving episode of The Heart On My Sleeve Podcast, host Lainie Cassidy sits down with Aisling Smith – internationally recognised neurodiversity consultant, Stevie Award winner, and Trainer of the Year – for a raw, vulnerable conversation about living, parenting, and th…

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From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Tess Brouwer on Trauma, Truth, and Learning to Feel Again 52:01

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What happens when your body breaks... but it's your soul that needs healing? In this raw and powerful conversation, Tess Brouwer shares the story behind her life-altering spinal cord injury that forced her to stop running from pain, from grief, from herself. Tess, a mental fitness trainer and co-founder of Awake Academy, opens up about the unspoken…

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Hope After Heartbreak: Ashleigh Conwell on Loss, Labels & Loving Again 39:41

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At 17 weeks pregnant with triplets, Ashleigh Conwell’s life changed forever when her husband Matt passed away suddenly during the height of the pandemic. In this raw and profoundly moving conversation with host Luke Cook, Ashleigh opens up about the identity shift that followed, the brutal reality of solo parenting through grief, and the quiet resi…

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Countercultural Fascism 2:08:17

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On this episode we explore the history of Nazi symbolism in goth and industrial music, the impact of euro-centrism on goth and the connection of figures like Boyd Rice to white supremacist networks. Our guest is Spencer Sunshine, author of Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon. 00:00 Int…

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Behind the Muscles: Jono Castano on Loneliness, Legacy & Learning to Feel 32:44

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If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, to feel proud, or to say “I’m enough,” this episode is a must-listen.We often see the hustle. The 3am alarms. The shredded physique. The front covers and product launches. But what we rarely see is the cost behind the curtain. In this raw and revealing episode, Heart On My Sleeve Clinical Director Michaela Ove…

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Death and Deathrock 2:56:27

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Photo of Missy by: Roberto Badillo Photography We chat with Missy and Ryan of Obsidian about the lack of deathrock in the goth scene, their personal experiences with death, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Mental Crises Support Sponsers: Amulet Mentallo and the Fixer If you enjoy the podcast please support us on Patreon. Intro 00:00 Amu…

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Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless 1:47:10

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On this episode we are discussing the recently released documentary 'Dark Sanctuary: The Story of the Church'. We chat up Timothy Stevens and DJ Joe Virus about the importance of a home for the socially outcast, explore the musical history of The Church, and listen to stories of love and loss. Sponsers: Assemblage 23 Witchhands Mentallo and the Fix…

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Goth's Phantasmagoria: It's About Community 2:07:36

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Phantasmagoria, noun a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection, or assemblage On this episode we chat with Sondra about the connections between the Metal and Goth subculture, why the internet is so upset about ‘fake goth girls’ making only fans content, practical goth fashion, how meaning emerges from community and more! If you enjoy the show,…

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Intermission 3:01

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For those who don't know, due to unemployment and disability my family and are are forced to move out of our home. The process has been incredibly stressful and has kept me from being able to put together an episode this month. In liue of an episode this month, please send thoughts, feedback and opinions on past episodes, or goth in general to: cem…

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How NOT to be a Goth 4:25:10

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On this episode we dive deep into the new book 'How to be a Goth'. We'll talk about the shift from subculture to mainstream adoption, argue about celebrities being 'goth-coded', debate if high fashion can be goth, and a lot more. Please forgive the audio issues in the first half of the episode. If you enjoy the show, please support us on patreon! I…

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Schwarze Szene: Central Europe's Dark Music (feat. Andre of The Wave of Things) 1:50:48

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We are taking a journey to Central Europe to speak with Andre from The Wave of Things. Throughout our tour we'll be exploring the music and scene of central and eastern Europe, discussing the variation of subcultural expression from country to country and debate whether music can be objectively goth. Our guest this episode is Andre of The Wave of T…

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Dark Entries: Goth's Hierarchy of Whiteness 2:04:55

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In this episode we are going to explore Goth's White Hegemony: Racism, Gatekeeping and Identity. We'll be looking at the ways the mechanisms of white supremacy show up in the goth scene, what we can do about it, and whether goth is a music based subculture. Our guest this episode is Shonalika! You can find them on YouTube, in Powderpaint and Calend…

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Alone Together: Even Vampires can be Anxious 2:27:13

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We compare goth aesthetics and ideals of goth communities across America, discuss what makes goth music goth, and swap clubbing stories. Our guests are Ophelia and Viktor Please Support us on Patreon! Intro 00:00 Getting into Goth 2:00 Comparing Goth Clubs 10:30 Alone Together: Goth DJs 36:00 What is Goth Music 1:01:30 Socializing with Goths 1:22:2…

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Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow 1:55:46

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Our conversation this month takes many a twist and turn as we cover the life and times of Veronika Sorrow. From her dark origins, to her Siouxsie Sioux cover band, her 80's retro shop MeowMeowz, and her eventual departure from the goth scene. MeowMeowz: meowmeowz Nocturna: nocturnasiouxsie Support us on Patreon: https://pateron.com/cemeteryconfessi…

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Learning to Die 2:05:43

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Reborn: PTSD, Healing & Motherhood with Ash Thomsen 1:17:10

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Order & Chaos: Designing a Life After Pain - with Anna Carin 47:52

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The Quiet Kind of Grief: Nerissa Trindade on Surrendering to Possibility After Separation 37:24

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Goth Drag with May May Graves 2:45:27

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Love, Loss & Resilience: Adam Crouch MP on Grief, Community and Carrying On 48:16

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Resilience, Loss, and Life Lessons from Baseball, with Gavin Fingelson 53:34

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Sarah Susak on Cancer, Consciousness & Reclaiming Your Story 39:32

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Living with 'Her': Zoe Marshall on OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & the Courage to Heal 59:12

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Facing Nostalgia: Your Favorite Album Sucks 3:58:47

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Dani Lombard: The Golden Girl Who Broke Then Rebuilt – A Story of Panic, Pressure & Finding Peace 1:03:21

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From Masking to Meaning: Aisling Smith on Autism, ADHD & Identity 46:29

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From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Tess Brouwer on Trauma, Truth, and Learning to Feel Again 52:01

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Hope After Heartbreak: Ashleigh Conwell on Loss, Labels & Loving Again 39:41

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Countercultural Fascism 2:08:17

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Behind the Muscles: Jono Castano on Loneliness, Legacy & Learning to Feel 32:44

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Death and Deathrock 2:56:27

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Dark Sanctuary: A Home for the Socially Homeless 1:47:10

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Goth's Phantasmagoria: It's About Community 2:07:36

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Intermission 3:01

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How NOT to be a Goth 4:25:10

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Schwarze Szene: Central Europe's Dark Music (feat. Andre of The Wave of Things) 1:50:48

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Dark Entries: Goth's Hierarchy of Whiteness 2:04:55

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Alone Together: Even Vampires can be Anxious 2:27:13

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Goth Drama: An Interview with Veronika Sorrow 1:55:46