Author: akashah

Crunchy. This is one of my very favorite words. It encompasses so much in so few letters. Crunchy conjures up images of everything from foods to feelings and even saying it involves all parts of the mouth, tongue, and teeth. In this episode, I claim crunchy as my word for everything that makes my mouth […]

My life has often felt like it was being directed by some unseen force and as a result I have had some unexpected and beautiful adventures. In fact, sometimes, I can’t believe my life experiences actually happened to me. I’m beyond grateful for those wild experiences but as I get older, I have a new […]

How is fear holding you back? How is it serving you? What are the lessons, if any? This piece is about some of the unexpected side effects and revelations of living during pandemic and listening to the inner rumblings that drive you to push yourself to the edge of comfort and into the life of […]

What are your guiltiest pleasures? You might not think a chore like ironing would be one – and it isn’t exactly – but it did indirectly lead me to a deeper understanding of what it means to really enjoy something. Listen to this episode to see what I mean. Now That You Ask is a […]

How do you access and connect to beauty? In my experience, there are many ways in and a multitude of deeply meaningful gifts in doing so. This piece is about the beauty that lives in our soul, how to draw it out, and seeing the beauty in others. Now That You Ask is a podcast […]

The English language is at the same time confusing and fascinating. This week’s episode is a musing on some of my most favorite confusing words. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes […]

We’ve all heard the expression, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, I have expanded this adage to encompass a whole new world of opportunity and purpose. This new perspective, I believe, is especially useful for those of us in the baby boomer age group. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks […]

Do you simply choose to be alone or do you actively seek it out? How does the thought of being alone make you feel? My experience of being alone with myself has transformed dramatically over the years. From inducing anxiety to being a source of comfort, this piece is about how solitude has paved a […]

Envy. It sure is a sneaky creature, isn’t it? This is a story about the pitfalls of envy when combined with a desire to collect unique serving utensils. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey […]

Are you a 1-ply or 2-ply person? This is a serious question. If you’ve been listening to this show for a while, you might not be surprised to learn that I have strong feelings about toilet paper. Yes, toilet paper. From the ply to the placement in the bathroom, these feelings of mine govern my […]