This week, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist who transformed her personal challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Her work is driven by a personal journey through a rare vision impairment that has given her deep insight into overcoming adversity and thriving despite challenges. Here are some key points from our discussion:

• She spoke openly about her personal battles with mental health, particularly in the context of her disability.
• Dr. Smith emphasized the importance of balancing mental health awareness with resilience.
• She highlighted the benefits of Therapy, describing it as a supportive space where vulnerability and self-reflection can thrive.
• Dr. Smith discussed how our minds use shortcuts to process information quickly, which can sometimes lead to biased or distorted perceptions.

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Dr. Ashley Smith’s website: https://www.drashleysmith.com/

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I am in admissions and advising by profession where I speak with students every day about their future and goals. I have spent a decade learning peoples life stories and what makes them tick. So, a few years ago I decided to take that passion for people and make a podcast. Through this I have been able to speak with a lot of amazing people. People like Bob Eubanks (The Newlywed Game), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Maddie Musselman (2x Olympic Gold Medalist), Francois Clemmons (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), and countless others.