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The Daily Ascent

The Daily Ascent

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Welcome to The Daily Ascent. I'm Molly Carmel — and this is the podcast I always wished existed: a bite-sized, on-the-ground spiritual note that can shift your thinking and your outlook on life. Because sometimes, that's all it takes — a small shift in what we choose to believe — to make the day a little better, and to make us a little more awake, alive… and ascending. Each weekday, we climb together — rising above the noise, finding the flow, and getting grounded in what really matters so you can live your day with more meaning, connection, and ease.2025 Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Ep. 80 | How to Stop Giving Away Credit for Your Own Wins
    Feb 20 2026

    In today's episode, I'm talking about something a client wrote to me that made me realize how often we give away credit for our own wins.

    I share the story of a client who thanked me for "saving her" when she was the one who took the action, and why I wrote back to remind her that she did that, not me.

    We'll explore why taking ownership of your wins isn't arrogance - it's how you build self-trust.

    Question to carry into your day:
    Where in your life have you been giving away credit for something you actually did - and what would it feel like to own that win as yours?

    Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

    Let's Stay Connected:

    • Subscribe on YouTube
    • Instagram: @mollycarmel
    • Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront
    • Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

    An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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    10 mins
  • Ep. 79 | Grace Gives the Shovel, But You Have to Dig
    Feb 19 2026

    In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened after my first EMDR session - and what my spiritual advisor Juliana said that completely reframed how I think about grace and action.

    I share how I was giving all the credit to the universe when really, I was the one who picked up the shovel and started digging.

    We'll explore why grace gives us the opportunity, but action is what makes it real.

    Question to carry into your day:
    Where in your life has grace handed you a shovel - and are you digging, or are you just staring at it?

    Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

    Let's Stay Connected:

    • Subscribe on YouTube
    • Instagram: @mollycarmel
    • Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront
    • Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

    An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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    9 mins
  • Ep. 78 | How to Ask for What You Need Without Feeling Selfish
    Feb 18 2026

    In today's episode, I'm talking about what happened when my best friend's car was blocking me in at 5:45am - and what it taught me about asking for what you need even when you're supposed to be taking care of someone else.

    I share the story of book boot camp with my friend Michelle, and how asking for her keys instead of skipping my workout was one of the bravest things I could do.

    We'll explore why asking isn't selfish - it's how you stay full enough to be of real service to the people you love.

    Question to carry into your day:
    Where in your life have you been abandoning your own needs to take care of someone else - and what would it look like to ask for what you need instead?

    Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://www.mollycarmel.com to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System.

    Let's Stay Connected:

    • Subscribe on YouTube
    • Instagram: @mollycarmel
    • Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront
    • Questions or want to share your story? Email me at dailyascentpod@gmail.com

    An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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    12 mins
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