What happens when your life splits in two — more than once?
Ash Perrow thought he had it all mapped out. A career in teaching. A family. A future. But everything changed when his daughter was stillborn. And just as he began rebuilding, a surgical complication led to a near-death experience that cracked him wide open.
In this deeply moving conversation, Ash shares what it means to live from the heart, how trauma reshapes identity, and why he believes his second life is his true beginning.
Guest Bio
Ash Perrow is a coach, speaker, and storyteller who helps heart-centered professionals reconnect with their deeper wisdom and live with presence, clarity, and purpose. After surviving immense grief and a near-death experience, Ash rebuilt his life from the inside out. Today, he offers 1:1 coaching, group programs, workshops, and online content to support others in doing the same.
🌐 Website: [https://www.ashperrow.com](https://www.ashperrow.com/)
📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashperrow
Timestamps
0:00 Preview and opening
1:14 Ash introduces himself
7:00 The stillbirth that changed everything
15:45 PTSD and survival mode
21:50 The experience of dying
33:00 Returning to life with a contract
40:30 Rebuilding everything from nothing
47:00 Fatherhood, legacy, and living from the heart
55:00 Final reflections
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