It's Time To Be YOU is the podcast to help people pleasers take control and finally put themselves first.
This podcast is for overwhelmed and unfulfilled people pleasers that are ready to live an authentic life on their terms.
It's Time To Be YOU is hosted by Ariel Vaughan, a recovering people pleaser and Certified Life Coach.
This podcast will help you leave your people pleasing tendencies behind, build your confidence and shift your mindset so you can have more joy, happiness and embrace your true desires.
It's time to stop living your life on someone else's terms. It's time to Be YOU!
Ep. 108 How to Heal Work Hurt with Dr. Ashley Dash
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Dash, human resources expert, executive coach, and creator of Healing Work Hurt, to talk about the workplace experiences we carry with us—and how we can begin to heal from them.
We dive into how work hurt can show up through Sunday-night dread, micromanagement, unemployment, difficult coworkers, toxic environments, and even our own choices at work. Ashley also shares her incredible journey from unemployment and financial hardship to accepting a global human resources role in Japan.
One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is that your job title is not your identity. A difficult work experience may affect how you see yourself, but it does not determine your worth, your capabilities, or what is possible for you next.
If you've been questioning yourself because of something that happened at work, feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits, or discounting yourself before applying for a new opportunity, I hope this conversation reminds you that where you are is not always indicative of where you're going.
In this episode, we discuss:
What work hurt is and how it can affect you
The signs that you may be carrying unresolved workplace pain
Why Sunday-night dread shouldn't automatically be considered normal
Separating your identity and self-worth from your job title
Taking accountability for your choices without blaming yourself for everything
Being honest about where you are and what you truly want
Protecting your dreams from other people's fears and opinions
Applying for opportunities even when you don't feel fully qualified
How Dr. Ashly went from unemployment to working in Japan
Asking for mentorship and allowing others to support your growth
Moving through the messy middle when your circumstances haven't changed yet
Trusting that a difficult season does not have to become your permanent story
CONNECT WITH DR. ASHLEY DASH
Website: drashleydash.com (https://drashleydash.com/)
Resume ATM: resumeatm.com (https://www.resumeatm.com/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleydash/
CONNECT WITH ARIEL VAUGHAN
Website: itstimetobeyou.com
Instagram: @beyoutifulchick and @itstimetobeyoupodcast
24 Jul 2026
Ep. 107 Unmute Yourself and Change Your Life with Dr. Marcea Whitaker
Have you ever felt like you were meant for something more, but kept questioning whether your voice really mattered?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marcea Whitaker, physician, life and business architect, international speaker, and author, to talk about what it really means to unmute yourself.
We dive into overcoming imposter syndrome, trusting yourself, leaving relationships and environments that no longer serve you, and why your story matters—even if someone else is already sharing a similar message.
One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is that confidence doesn't come before taking action. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is choose yourself before you feel ready.
If you've been playing small, waiting for permission, or questioning whether your voice matters, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're capable of so much more than you realize.
In this episode, we discuss:
What it really means to "unmute yourself"
Why your story matters and how it can become your purpose
Overcoming people-pleasing and learning to trust yourself
The difference between clean pain and dirty pain
Why confidence comes from taking action—not waiting to feel ready
Moving through your comfort zone to experience real growth
How to stop waiting for external validation and start making decisions for yourself
Taking empowered action to create the life you want
Why choosing yourself can change everything
Connect with Dr. Marcea Whitaker
Website: https://drmarcea.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarcea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcea.whitaker
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifecoachmarcea/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMarcea
Free Stage Builder Bootcamp:
https://drmarcea.com/stagebuilder
Free Resource
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Connect with Ariel Vaughan
Website: itstimetobeyou.com
Instagram: @beyoutifulchick and @itstimetobeyoupodcast
26 Jun 2026
Ep. 106 What Your Body is Trying to Tell You with Caryn Ranney
What if your body has been trying to tell you something all along?
We often think of stress as something that lives in our minds, but it can show up in our bodies too. Tight shoulders, headaches, jaw tension, fatigue, or chronic pain may be more than just physical symptoms—they could be signals that something deeper needs your attention.
In this episode, I'm joined by health coach and pain management specialist Caryn Ranney to explore the connection between stress, emotions, people-pleasing, and physical pain. We discuss why so many of us ignore our body's signals, how stress can manifest physically, and why learning to check in with yourself is one of the most important forms of self-care.
Whether you're navigating chronic pain or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this conversation is a reminder that your body isn't working against you—it's communicating with you.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why stress and emotions can contribute to physical pain
The connection between people-pleasing and physical tension
What the biopsychosocial model of pain means—and why it matters
How to build awareness of your body's signals
Practical ways to check in with yourself throughout the day
Why slowing down can actually help you move forward
Connect with Caryn Ranney
Website: ranneycoaching.co
Instagram: @ranneycoaching (https://www.instagram.com/ranneycoaching/)
Connect with Ariel Vaughan
Website: itstimetobeyou.com
Instagram: @beyoutifulchick and @itstimetobeyoupodcast
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