{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Loneliness and Your Nervous System","description":" In this episode of The Brave Enough Show, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt and Guest, Dr. Ashley Smith discuss:  Loneliness is a call to action How to break out of thought spirals How to create authentic connections in the busy years How to turn anxiety into a positive response  "We are intended to live in community, but we are living in a hyper independent society, and our nervous system is craving real connection." - Dr. Ashley Smith    Guest Bio: As an award-winning psychologist, international speaker, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, Dr. Ashley has a knack for translating psychology and brain science into digestible, actionable insights that audiences can immediately use. Born with a rare degenerative retinal disease that makes her legally and increasingly blind, she also practices what she preaches. Her blend of professional and personal experiences puts her in a unique position to educate and inspire. She is passionate about helping others understand how their minds work so they can live bold, happy lives while performing at their peak!    The Boundaries Blueprint, my new, short, on-demand course, is designed to be your toolkit for making small changes that add up to a big reset. In just three easy modules, you\u2019ll walk away with your personal plan to: Stop the daily drains on your energy, Set boundaries that stick, Protect a pocket of time that is yours (no excuses). This isn\u2019t about overhauling your entire life. It\u2019s all about the small shifts that bring powerful change. It\u2019s simple, practical, and takes less than one hour! Brave Balance is about transforming your professional and personal life in a safe, small group setting. You will grow deep in self-awareness, set clear boundaries, and develop strong time management skills to create the work-life balance you desperately need (and deserve). Change your mindset to let unhealthy behaviors go, and create long-lasting work-life control so you can live well on YOUR terms. Follow Brave Enough:   WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDIN Join The Table, Brave Enough\u2019s community. The ONLY professional membership group that meets both the professional and personal needs of high-achieving women. ","author_name":"The Brave Enough Show for Women Physicians","author_url":"https:\/\/www.becomebraveenough.com","html":"