The Healthy High Podcast
The Healthy High Podcast
Nurse Coach Smith
The Healthy High Podcast is a health development space created for Black women—because we are the sickest group in America, and it’s time to change that. Hosted by Ashley Smith, a master's-prepared nurse and board-certified nurse coach, this podcast goes beyond disease. We focus on healing the mind, body, and spirit. From stress and burnout to hormones, weight, trauma, and joy—we unpack it all with raw honesty, cultural truth, and deep care. This isn’t just about survival—it’s about reclaiming wellness, wholeness, and your power. Tap in, subscribe, and let’s heal together.
“Healthier Habits Require Expansion: Break Free from the Fixed Mindset”
If you’ve ever said, “That’s just how I am,” this episode is for you. Sis, what if I told you that your mindset could be the one thing holding you back from your next level of health, healing, and wholeness?In this episode, we’re diving deep into the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset—and why developing a growth mindset is the foundation for sustainable habits, long-term healing, and glow-up success. Whether you’re trying to eat better, reduce stress, or finally commit to self-care, it all starts with what you believe is possible for YOU.Let’s get into how shifting your mindset can shift your entire life—mind, body, and spirit.Email: [email protected]: @NurseCoachSmithBook a Free Discover Coaching Call: https://l.bttr.to/8xJGb
Aug 11, 2025
37 min
“The Shift: What’s Really Going On After 35”
Welcome to the final part of You’re Not Moody, You’re Hormonal. In this episode, we’re talking about “the shift”—that confusing, emotional, and often unspoken transition known as perimenopause and menopause.If you’re over 35 and starting to feel off—like your mood, memory, sleep, and cycle are all doing their own thing—this episode is for you.We’ll break down:🔥 What’s really happening to your hormones🌙 The signs of perimenopause you might be ignoring😩 Why fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety hit harder🧘🏾‍♀️ How to support your body naturally through the change💡 The power in knowing what season you’re in—and honoring itYou’re not crazy. You’re shifting. And you deserve to understand and own this next chapter with clarity and confidence.Email: [email protected]: @NurseCoachSmithBook a Free Discover Coaching Call: https://l.bttr.to/8xJGb
Jul 28, 2025
33 min
“Cravings, Snapping, and Needing Space”
Welcome to Part 2 of You’re Not Moody, You’re Hormonal. This episode is all about Weeks 3 and 4 of your cycle—aka the time when everything (and everyone) starts getting on your nerves.We’re breaking down what’s really happening in your body during the luteal and premenstrual phases, why your energy dips, cravings spike, and patience disappears. Spoiler: you’re not broken, you’re cycling.We’ll cover:🔄 Hormone shifts behind the mood swings🥗 What to eat to stay balanced🏃🏾‍♀️ How to move your body without burning out🧘🏾‍♀️ Tips to protect your peace before your periodThis is your permission to slow down, set boundaries, and stop blaming yourself for what’s actually biological.Email: [email protected]: @NurseCoachSmithBook a Free Discover Coaching Call: https://l.bttr.to/8xJGb
Jul 21, 2025
33 min
“The Glow-Up Phase: Why You’re a Whole Vibe After Your Period”
This is part one of our You’re Not Moody, You’re Hormonal series, and we’re diving into Weeks 1 & 2 of your cycle—aka your natural glow-up phase.We’re talking about what’s really happening in your body after your period ends, how your hormones are setting you up to thrive, and how to eat, move, and show up in this season of your cycle.It’s time to stop thinking your moods are random and start understanding the rhythm your body’s been trying to show you all along.Email: [email protected]: @NurseCoachSmithBook a Free Discover Coaching Call: https://l.bttr.to/8xJGb Yoni Steam: https://bodylovebytal.com/Herbs: https://alkalineherbshop.com/
Jul 15, 2025
41 min
“Sis, Stress Gave Me Cancer—And It’s Killing Us Quietly”
Stress ain’t just in your head—it’s in your body, your blood pressure, your womb, your cells. In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, I’m sharing part of my own cancer story and the connection between chronic stress and disease in Black women.We’re breaking down: • What stress really is—beyond just being tired or overwhelmed • How stress shows up in the brain and body • The cultural, emotional, and social roots of stress in Black women • The harsh truth about stress-related illness—from high blood pressure to diabetes to cancer • And most importantly—what we can do to start healingIt’s time we stop normalizing burnout, strength without support, and suffering in silence. Your health isn’t optional. Your peace is not a luxury—it’s your birthright.Email: [email protected]: NurseCoachSmithBook a Free Discover Coaching Call: https://l.bttr.to/8xJGb
Jul 7, 2025
48 min
Breaking the Cycle: Why Black Women Put Themselves Last—and How to Stop!
Hey sis—this episode dives deep into why so many Black women are conditioned to put themselves last. From historical roots to media stereotypes, we unpack how self-neglect is impacting our health and why it’s time to break the cycle. Tune in for real talk, healing, and practical steps to start putting you first. You deserve more than survival—you deserve to thrive.Email me: [email protected] me on social: NurseCoachSmithClick Here For Your Free Coaching Consultation
Jun 29, 2025
47 min
State of Emergency: Why Black Women’s Health Can’t Wait!
Every headline screams self-care, soft life, and healing—but what happens when Black women are too sick, too tired, or too unsupported to even begin? In this kickoff episode, I’m breaking down why I’ve shifted the focus of this podcast entirely to African American women—and why that shift is overdue.From the alarming rise in preventable chronic diseases to the silent struggles we carry in our homes and communities, it’s time we stop ignoring the state of emergency happening in our bodies. The truth? When we heal, everybody heals.Tune in to hear the facts, my personal take, and how we start reclaiming our health—one episode at a time.
Jun 22, 2025
25 min
Addressing “OUR” Trauma EP 4
It's mental health awareness month and let's face it black people have so much trauma we need to start discussing and unpacking in order to be better healthier people. In this four part series I will be discussing trauma in men, women, & children. In the final episode we will hear from my friend who has experienced trauma in her life and has learned to cope with it. We need to start normalizing every individual in our households getting therapy. As a community black people have inherently experienced trauma so whether you believe it or not you have experienced trauma that needs to be addressed. Tune in now to the fourth episode of this series where I talk to Carla B Forest about addressing her childhood trauma and how she has learn to cope with it. Carla puts her story and vulnerability out there for you guys so that you can see that your not in this fight alone. Tune in now!!!! IG handle: rew_foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/741878463025954/?ref=share
Jun 1, 2021
41 min
Addressing "OUR" Trauma EP 3
It's mental health awareness month and let's face it black people have so much trauma we need to start discussing and unpacking in order to be better healthier people. In this four part series I will be discussing trauma in men, women, & children. In the final episode we will hear from my friend who has experienced trauma in her life and has learned to cope with it. We need to start normalizing every individual in our households getting therapy. As a community black people have inherently experienced trauma so whether you believe it or not you have experienced trauma that needs to be addressed. Tune in now to the third episode of this series where I talk to Cerene Prince, LCSW, about addressing our trauma in African American children. If you have kids, are around kids, want kids in the future, or have kids in your family you need to listen to this episode!!!  IG handle: Orchardblue_counselingsvcs
May 25, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Addressing "OUR" Trauma EP 2
It's mental health awareness month and let's face it black people have so much trauma we need to start discussing and unpacking in order to be better healthier people. In this four part series I will be discussing trauma in men, women, & children. In the final episode we will hear from my friend who has experienced trauma in her life and has learned to cope with it. We need to start normalizing every individual in our households getting therapy. As a community black people have inherently experienced trauma so whether you believe it or not you have experienced trauma that needs to be addressed. Tune in now to the second episode of this series where I talk to Lacrisha Holcomb, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, about addressing our trauma in African American women. Trust me its an episode you don't want to miss!!! IG handle: Therapyislight
May 15, 2021
48 min
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