#209: Dr. Ashley Smith: Anxiety in the Unknown | Psychologist Shares Her Journey in Legal Blindness

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. _____________________________________ Dr. Ashley Smith's website: https://www.drashleysmith.com/ _____________________________________ Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcast Please follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)