In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashley Dash, human resources expert, executive coach, and creator of Healing Work Hurt, to talk about the workplace experiences we carry with us—and how we can begin to heal from them.

We dive into how work hurt can show up through Sunday-night dread, micromanagement, unemployment, difficult coworkers, toxic environments, and even our own choices at work. Ashley also shares her incredible journey from unemployment and financial hardship to accepting a global human resources role in Japan.

One of my favorite takeaways from this conversation is that your job title is not your identity. A difficult work experience may affect how you see yourself, but it does not determine your worth, your capabilities, or what is possible for you next.

If you've been questioning yourself because of something that happened at work, feeling stuck in a role that no longer fits, or discounting yourself before applying for a new opportunity, I hope this conversation reminds you that where you are is not always indicative of where you're going.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What work hurt is and how it can affect you
• The signs that you may be carrying unresolved workplace pain
• Why Sunday-night dread shouldn't automatically be considered normal
• Separating your identity and self-worth from your job title
• Taking accountability for your choices without blaming yourself for everything
• Being honest about where you are and what you truly want
• Protecting your dreams from other people's fears and opinions
• Applying for opportunities even when you don't feel fully qualified
• How Dr. Ashly went from unemployment to working in Japan
• Asking for mentorship and allowing others to support your growth
• Moving through the messy middle when your circumstances haven't changed yet
• Trusting that a difficult season does not have to become your permanent story

CONNECT WITH DR. ASHLEY DASH

Website: drashleydash.com

Resume ATM: resumeatm.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleydash/

CONNECT WITH ARIEL VAUGHAN

Website: itstimetobeyou.com

Instagram: @beyoutifulchick and @itstimetobeyoupodcast