EP 81: When Strength Becomes Heavy... with Dr. Ashley Smith

<p>In this intentionally timed Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Barb welcomes <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleysmith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Ashley Smith</a> back to the Constructive Behaviors Podcast for a conversation around mental health, construction culture, and leadership… while simultaneously tying it to the Sticky and Slippery Rungs from Barb’s book, OneLadder to Leadership.&nbsp;</p><p>This episode explores:</p><p>• the mental load of constantly feeling like you have to prove yourself</p><p>• chronic stress, burnout, and impression management</p><p>• the pressure many people in construction feel to just “handle it”</p><p>• unconscious expectations around toughness and emotional suppression</p><p>• and how we can begin redefining strength, resilience, and mental health in the industry</p><p>Connect/Follow Dr. Ashley:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleysmith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@drashleysmith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drashleysmith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drashleysmith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/drashleysmith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></p><p>Subscribe to Dr. Ashley's Newsletter <a href="https://www.drashleysmith.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p>Dr. Ashley's Book: <a href="https://www.drashleysmith.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Way I See It</a></p><p><strong>Grab Barb’s Book:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ONE-LADDER-LEADERSHIP-everyone-ladder/dp/B0GT7MBTGS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OneLadder to Leadership</a></p><p></p><p>Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at <a href="https://ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ConstructionBarb.com</a> and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! <a href="mailto:Barb@ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barb@ConstructionBarb.com</a></p>