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Your Southern Lesbian

Your Southern Lesbianis a podcast hosted by Ashley Hydrick, a Gen-X lesbian storyteller from the American South currently broadcasting from London.With humor, heart, and honesty, Ashley explores lesbian dating, queer community, and the realities of midlife love — from navigating relationships and finding confidence again to celebrating the culture, history, and everyday stories that connect us.Whether you’re single, partnered, or just curious about the lives of queer women, this show offers

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43. 🌈 Wiser Now, Dammit — How We Self-Sabotage in...

Your Southern Lesbian ·

2025/10/30

Hey y’all — it’s Ashley Hydrick, your Southern Lesbian, coming to you from London and Charleston. 👋This week we’re talking about how we self-sabotage love and relationships — especially for Gen-X lesbians navigating dating, boundaries, and emotional healing. I share stories about being both the “Nice Girl” who gives too much and the “Free Girl” who stays too busy, and how both are just fear in disguise.We’ll talk about expressing needs with calm and clarity (not chaos), learning to stay present

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45:02

21. The Art of Letting Someone In | Overcoming...

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2025/10/29

Discover how to create authentic connections, embrace your fears, and navigate the delicate balance of independence and collaboration. Ashley Hydrick shares personal insights, stories, and practical tools to help you open your heart and let love in without losing yourself.Quote of the Day: * Rumi: "Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."The Crumpled Paper Analogy: * Life's impact on our "perfect sheet of

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23:20

22. Unlocking Your Full Potential: Manifesting Love...

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2025/10/28

Welcome back, y’all! This week on *Your Southern Lesbian*, I’m your host, Ashley Hydrick, diving into the art of manifesting love, success, and personal growth. Whether you're gathered with family for Thanksgiving or just enjoying your Thursday, we're exploring what it means to unlock your full potential and create a life you love. ✨ **What’s Inside This Episode?** - The importance of feeling supported in relationships. - Manifestation tips inspired by Reverend Julie Moret of Agape International

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24:45

23. Moving for Love: Trusting Your Gut and Finding Home

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2025/10/27

Hitting dead-end after dead-end in your your same ol' dating pool and considering relocating? In Episode 23 of *Your Southern Lesbian*, Ashley Hydrick dives into the complexities of relocation, relationships, and trusting your intuition. Inspired by a listener's question, Ashley reflects on her own experiences moving from South Carolina to Los Angeles, and ultimately to London. She shares: - Why she believes it takes a year to truly know someone. - The challenges and joys of relocating for love

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24. Rethinking Family Values: A Deep Dive into...

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2025/10/25

* Introduction: Discusses the impact of political unrest on personal well-being and transitions to the theme of rethinking family values.* What Drives You?: Explores the concept of being "pushed by pain until pulled by a vision," discussing the importance of having a clear vision and goals.* The Impact of Childhood Beliefs: Examines how childhood experiences and beliefs shape our adult lives and relationships.* Rethinking Family Traditions: Encourages listeners to question long-held beliefs and

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42. How to Get More of What You Want in Love

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2025/10/23

Acast Description🌈Ashley Hydrick—your favorite Southern Lesbian—shares how to protect your peace, raise your energy, and attract the love you want without chasing it.This heartfelt, funny episode explores gratitude, energy hygiene, and becoming a lighthouse for love instead of a sword. Includes two journal prompts to help you align your energy and call in love that feels vivid, alive, and undeniable.✨ Reminder: I’m not a doctor—this show’s for entertainment and encouragement only.🌈 Connect with

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25. Authentic Truth & Difficult Conversations:...

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2025/10/22

Welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian! In Episode 25, Ashley dives into the complexities of relationships, drawing inspiration from a quote by Martha Beck: "When something's not working, don't do it harder." Ashley explores the idea of bending and being malleable within a relationship, while also recognizing when it's time to walk away.Key topics discussed:The importance of open and honest communication in relationships.Recognizing patterns and childhood reactive habits that impact current

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26. Holiday Survival Guide Navigating Family, Fun,...

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2025/10/20

Hey y’all, welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian with Ashley Hydrick! Merry Christmas Eve—or Happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus! 🎄✨In this special holiday minisode, Ashley shares her top tips for navigating holiday stress, whether you're back in the family fold, celebrating with friends, or spending it solo. From mapping your energy to setting boundaries (politely excusing yourself to "pee" when Cousin Roger gets too much), this episode is packed with practical advice to keep your holiday merry

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37:04

27. Stop Chasing, Start Thriving: Your 2025 Glow-Up...

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2025/10/20

In this empowering episode of *Your Southern Lesbian*, host Ashley Hydrick explores the beauty of self-reflection, personal growth, and following your passions as we enter the New Year. Ashley offers a refreshing take on starting the year by honoring your own timing, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing authentic growth. Key topics include: - Why the Gregorian calendar might not align with your personal rhythm. - The importance of winter hibernation for clarity and self-reflection. -

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22:03

28. Why Aren’t You Dating? Overcoming Fears and...

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2025/10/18

Welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian with your host, Ashley Hydrick! In this heartfelt and humorous episode, Ashley tackles the question many of us avoid: Why aren’t you dating?Drawing from her personal experiences, including years of self-reflection and learning after painful breakups, Ashley explores:The stories we tell ourselves that keep us stuck.How to recognize and move past fear-based patterns.The importance of vulnerability and growth in relationships.Practical tools for stepping back into

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29:28

41. Stop Overgiving, Start Respecting Yourself

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2025/10/16

Hey y’all, it’s Ashley —Your Southern Lesbian.This week, we’re talking about that sneaky little habit calledovergiving— you know, when you pour all your love, energy, and time into someone and forget to keep a little for yourself. Whether you’re dating, healing, or trying to slow things down with your next Broomhilda, this episode is about buildinghealthy, balanced relationshipsthat start withyou.We’ll talk about:💔 Why “loving harder” isn’t the same as being loved back💸 The real energy behind

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23:12

9. Heartfelt Homecoming: Ashley's Return to Los Angeles

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2025/10/14

Welcome back to "Your Southern Lesbian" podcast with your host, Ashley Hydrick! This week, we have a new theme song to kick off our episode and so much to catch up on. Join me as I share my recent adventures in Los Angeles, where I lived for 24 years working in production and visual effects. It's been a heartwarming return filled with deep connections and touching synchronicities, including a surprising encounter with a familiar black cat!In this episode, we discuss the importance of building

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18:21

29. Lesbian Dating & Suppressed Trauma: Breaking...

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2025/10/13

Welcome back, y’all! In this heartfelt and raw episode, Ashley Hydrick dives deep into the connection between suppressed trauma and its impact on lesbian dating and relationships. Drawing from her personal experiences and insights from Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory, Ashley explores how unlearning unhealthy patterns can transform your love life and deepen connections.From growing up in the conservative South to navigating conflict in adult relationships, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and

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14:10

10. Lesbians, Self-Sabotage, and Finding Love: Tips...

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2025/10/13

Welcome back, y'all! In this episode of "Your Southern Lesbian," Ashley Hydrick talks about the transformative power of looking and feeling your best, whether you're out and about in the South or across the pond in the UK. Join Ashley as she delves into self-sabotaging behaviors that can hold us back, like perfectionism and procrastination, and shares tips on overcoming them. Plus, Ashley gives advice on where to meet potential partners and how to embrace the single life while preparing for the

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23:50

30. 💫 Sensitive Souls & The Great Reset: Navigating...

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2025/10/11

Hey y'all, it's Ashley, Your Southern Lesbian! No dancing today—just some real talk. The past few months have been rough, and if you're feeling it too, you're not alone. 💜In this episode, we dive deep into:✨ Why sensitive, deep-feeling people are struggling right now✨ How life keeps "life-ing" and what to do about it✨ The power of intuition, energy shifts, and the "Ascension Process"✨ Running away vs. running toward: A game-changing perspective✨ Finding peace in the chaos—practical self-care for

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21:25

40. Here’s Why You Keep Dating Emotionally...

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2025/10/09

Why do we keep dating people who can’t meet us halfway? Ashley gets real about emotional availability, self-worth, and the lessons the universe keeps sending until we finally choose better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12. Finding Your Voice & Navigating Love: Lessons...

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2025/10/08

In this episode 12 of "Your Southern Lesbian" podcast, host Ashley Hydrick dives into the weird vibes of the week and how to navigate through them. Ashley shares her thoughts on trusting your intuition, especially when it comes to dating and relationships. She talks about the importance of forming your own opinions before sharing them with friends and family, and the power of solo travel to open you up to new experiences and connections. Plus, Ashley previews the new Coen Brothers film, "Driveaway

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18:30

11. TAKE CHANCES IN LOVE: BOLD STEPS, BIG DECISIONS,...

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2025/10/08

Hey y'all! In this cozy outdoor episode (complete with unexpected British weather and flight patterns), Ashley takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting on her childhood crushes, early inspirations, and the absence of visible lesbian role models in the 70s. From crushing on Cher and Olivia Newton-John to discovering the power of Cyndi Lauper and Madonna, Ashley reminisces about growing up with limited LGBTQ+ representation and how it shaped her.Ashley also dives into her experiences with meetups,

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31. 💔 Lesbians Deserve Happy Endings! Why do TV &...

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2025/10/06

🎥 Hollywood, we need to talk.Why do lesbian characters always die, end up heartbroken, or mysteriously disappear by the end of the movie? 🤨 Host Ashley Hydrick takes a deep (and hilarious) dive into the frustrating history of tragic lesbian endings in film and TV. From Bound to High Art to Carol to Ammonite, to modern shows like Killing Eve, she unpacks why we rarely get the happy endings we deserve—and what needs to change, like the 'bury your gays' trope and the lack of happy endings for lesbian

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13:39

32. The Things We Don't Talk About: I Found a Breast...

Your Southern Lesbian ·

2025/10/04

Hey y’all, it’s Ashley — Your Southern Lesbian — and this week’s episode gets real. **Spoiler alert--it DOES have a happy ending, and there's no scary talk here. I'm ok, y'all. **After a quiet season on the channel, I’m sharing why I went off the radar for a bit. I recently faced a breast health scare that had me keeping things close to the chest (literally and figuratively). In this episode, I open up about what it was like going through the unknown, how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may have

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