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

In this intentionally timed Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Barb welcomes Dr. Ashley Smith 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. This episode explores:• the mental load of constantly feeling like you have to prove yourself• chronic stress, burnout, and impression management• the pressure many people in construction feel to just “handle it”• unconscious expectations around toughness and emotional suppression• and how we can begin redefining strength, resilience, and mental health in the industryConnect/Follow Dr. Ashley:LinkedIn - YouTube - TikTok - Facebook - InstagramSubscribe to Dr. Ashley's Newsletter HEREDr. Ashley's Book: The Way I See ItGrab Barb’s Book: OneLadder to LeadershipLooking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.comHave you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The July box is sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when the October box goes on sale! https://www.14percenters.com/