What happens when the life you thought was over becomes the portal to your rebirth?
In this episode of Unapologetically Yours, Ashley sits down with Misty McCray for one of the most powerful conversations she's ever had, a story of resilience that spans from a federal prison sentence to salvation, somatic healing, and finding the courage to live unapologetically.
Misty McCray is a storyteller, mother, and embodied movement guide. What I appreciate most about Misty is her willingness to evolve, release identities that no longer served her, and trust her inner authority. When she's not creating or guiding, she's mothering her son and herself, soaking up sunlight, walking barefoot on the earth, journaling, dancing, singing, practicing yoga, and gathering with friends to celebrate life as it unfolds.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Misty's arrest at 24 and the moment she felt relief, knowing this was her reset
- The 10 years she spent in federal prison and how she showed up with purpose inside
- The women she met behind bars who became her teachers and soul sisters
- Reentering society, becoming a mother, and navigating survival mode for nearly two decades
- Why motherhood stripped her in ways prison never could
- The spiral of healing and how growth is never linear
- Finding her inner authority after society tried to cage her freedom
- How your higher self has always been holding you, even in your darkest moments
- What it means to live unapologetically when the world doesn't understand
... and so much more!
A note from Ashley:
When Misty told me that the day US Marshals surrounded her house was the day she felt relief, I knew this was a conversation that would break people open. Misty’s story about her journey surviving a federal prison sentence teaches us about what happens when you surrender to what you don't understand. This conversation reminded me that freedom isn't a place, it's a practice. And sometimes the thing that breaks you is the thing that births you into the truest version of yourself. Misty's higher self has been holding her all along, and listening to her story, I hope you feel yours holding you too.
Connect with Misty McCray:
Instagram: @shebecametheway
Facebook: Misty McCray
Email: shebecametheway@gmail.com
Website: shebecametheway.com (coming soon)
Connect with Ashley Logan:
Instagram: @ashleydlogan
Website: ashleydlogan.com
Email: hello@ashleydlogan.com
Podcast Instagram: @unapologeticallyyourspodcast
Resources Mentioned:
Human Design
