Author: akashah

Sudden shifts and the shock of people passing can leave me stunned and without words. I attempt to reflect on these events but often I cannot find my way through the fog of disbelief. Here are some of the lessons I have found in the fog. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks […]

How do you feel about those days you don’t get anything done? Is it laziness? Is it self care? A path to enlightenment? These days I am making friends with doing less. It seems I have become a champion of indolence. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from […]

I’ll admit, even though I didn’t think it really existed, I spent years longing for that idyllic family and Christmas like I saw on TV. This is the story of how I learned that it is in fact possible and worth the wait. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that […]

I love Christmas for many of reasons. One is seasonal sweaters. Some might call it a guilty pleasure but I thoroughly enjoy it. Here is a story about how my passion for this gay apparel began, some of my prized items, and what people close me really think about it. Now That You Ask is […]

Aprons are love. They are used is the kitchen where love creates tasty treats. While life may have its twists and turns, I am never out of sorts in the kitchen with my apron. This piece is a meditation on apron appreciation and preparing food as an expression of love. Now That You Ask is […]

Today I find myself missing certain family members that have passed away. They each had their own unique impact on me. In this piece, I am remembering and honoring them despite the tears in my eyes. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from […]

While I can get pretty attached to one food (perhaps you recall my episode entitled, Marmalade), I also like to mix things up in the food department. This piece explores what happens when we forget that some of everything is often the best way to go. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks […]

I have a sweet tooth. I am learning, however, that it might not always be for chocolate. How do you invite more sweetness into your life? 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 […]

What is it like to face your own mortality? While I imagine it is different for everyone, this is my story. Hear about a time when I experienced an attitude adjustment of the highest order. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous […]

Here are a few truths I’d like to share with you, my listeners: I am not afraid to be a little woo woo. I always appreciate my meditation practice. It’s always interesting what or who shows up when I enter a state of meditation. Listen to this week’s episode to hear about how I connect […]