Keeping it Real on Purpose

In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Ashley Donegan shares how her journey through trauma, loss, and toxic relationships became the foundation for purpose—and powerful storytelling.
After surviving a near-fatal head-on collision caused by a drunk driver, Ashley found herself navigating a series of painful life experiences, including toxic relationships, divorce, and the devastating loss of a miscarriage with twins. At one point, all she saw for her life was becoming a mother—and even that path came with deep emotional challenges.
But everything shifted when she finally had her daughter.
That moment became her turning point.
Together, they now co-create children’s books like Pirate Chickens Under Attack and Adventures of Snuggs, transforming pain into creativity, connection, and legacy.
This episode explores:
How trauma can distort self-worth and relationship choices
The emotional impact of miscarriage and loss
What toxic love really looks like when you’re inside it
How motherhood can awaken purpose
Turning pain into something meaningful for the next generation
If you’ve ever questioned your worth, stayed too long in the wrong relationship, or wondered how to turn your story into something powerful—this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Your past may have shaped you… but it doesn’t have to define what you create next.

If you struggle with trust, relationships, or feeling safe in your own body—this conversation will change how you see yourself.
In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White sits down with Sally Jones, child protection advocate and founder of SQS4KIDS, to break down the truth about trauma, self-trust, and emotional safety.
Sally shares how early childhood trauma impacts your nervous system, why your reactions are adaptations—not flaws—and how self-trust can be rebuilt over time.
This is not about “fixing yourself.” This is about learning what safety actually feels like—and building it from within.
In this episode, we cover:
How childhood trauma affects trust and relationships
Why you don’t have trust issues—you have safety wounds
The connection between nervous system regulation and healing
How to rebuild self-trust after trauma
Why healing is about safety—not strength
If you’ve ever felt like love had to be earned, endured, or survived—this episode is for you.

The Moment a Man Stops Hiding His Struggles — And What Faith Has to Do With It with Theodore Chestnutt
What happens when the mask of "having it all together" finally breaks? In this transformative episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Theodore Chestnutt to discuss the silent battles men face and the pivotal moment of choosing vulnerability over isolation. Theodore dives deep into the intersection of manhood and spirituality, exploring how faith provides a framework for healing rather than a reason to hide. This conversation moves past "survival thinking" to address the root of emotional suppression, offering a roadmap for men to reconcile their struggles with their strength. If you’ve been carrying the weight of expectations alone, this episode is a powerful call to step into the light of authenticity and reclaim your true identity.
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the "right" things—setting goals, working hard, staying disciplined—yet you still feel stuck in the same place?
In this enlightening episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, we sit down with Chris Wasko, an experienced energy healer, to pull back the curtain on the invisible barriers that keep us from our highest potential. We explore the profound connection between our energetic state and our ability to walk in our true purpose.
If you’ve been feeling drained, stagnant, or disconnected from your "why," this conversation will give you the tools to identify and clear the blocks that are keeping you from the life you were meant to lead.
In this episode, we explore:
Identifying Energy Blocks: How to recognize the physical and emotional signs that your energy is stagnant or trapped.
The Science and Soul of Healing: Bridging the gap between traditional personal growth and the subtle world of energy work.
From Burnout to Alignment: Why working harder isn’t the answer when your energy is misaligned.
Healing the Inner Critic: How past traumas and limiting beliefs manifest as "sludge" in your energetic field.
Daily Energy Hygiene: Simple, practical rituals to keep your vibration high and your focus sharp every single day.
About Chris Wasko: Chris Wasko is a dedicated energy healer and growth catalyst who helps high-achievers and seekers alike break through the invisible ceilings of their lives. By combining intuitive healing with grounded personal development, Chris helps his clients move from a state of "survival thinking" to a life of flow and clarity.

In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Edna White speaks with Helen Glanville, CEO of Second Chance SA in Australia.
Helen shares a powerful story of resilience after losing her home in devastating bush fires and later facing the loss of her husband. Through grief, judgment, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, Helen discovered a deeper understanding of purpose and the courage it takes to start over.
This honest conversation explores how people rebuild identity, navigate loss, and continue forward even when life falls apart.
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