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High Heels Higher Standards

Ashley Werner

24 episodes

1 week ago

Home for the Drama-Days: How to Deal with Family and Keep Your Cool at Family Holiday Gatherings (Without Matching Chaos) The holidays are here and so are the opinions, comments, old stories, and emotionally charged casseroles. In this laugh-out-loud episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi tackle one of the most universal December dilemmas: going home to family dynamics that haven’t evolved… even when you have. If you’ve leveled up personally, professionally, or spiritually ...

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Home for the Drama-Days: How to Deal with Family and Keep Your Cool at Family Holiday Gatherings (Without Matching Chaos) The holidays are here and so are the opinions, comments, old stories, and emotionally charged casseroles. In this laugh-out-loud episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi tackle one of the most universal December dilemmas: going home to family dynamics that haven’t evolved… even when you have. If you’ve leveled up personally, professionally, or spiritually ...

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Episodes (20/24)

High Heels Higher Standards

Home for the Drama-days: How to Deal with Family Drama During the Holidays

Home for the Drama-Days: How to Deal with Family and Keep Your Cool at Family Holiday Gatherings (Without Matching Chaos) The holidays are here and so are the opinions, comments, old stories, and emotionally charged casseroles. In this laugh-out-loud episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi tackle one of the most universal December dilemmas: going home to family dynamics that haven’t evolved… even when you have. If you’ve leveled up personally, professionally, or spiritually ...

3 weeks ago

46 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Holiday Hosting with Higher Standards: How to Handle Difficult Holiday Guests (Boundaries, Scripts & Survival Tips)

Surviving Difficult Guests: You Can Light the Candles and Hold Your Boundaries, Martha Stewart Would Approve Hosting holiday guests should feel elegant, warm, and maybe a little glamorous… but let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like emotional survival. In this hilarious, practical, high-glam guide to holiday hosting, Ashley and Heidi break down how to handle difficult guests, family dynamics, boundary breakers, and chaotic energy — without losing your sanity, your standards, or your centerpi...

4 weeks ago

38 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Emotional Hangovers During the Holidays: When the Glitter Settles and the Chaos Hits

Emotional Hangovers During the Holidays: Coping with the holiday rush and the post party come down Ever wake up the day after a holiday party feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or low-key regretful — even if you had “fun”? Welcome to the emotional hangover, babe. In this raw, cozy-glam holiday episode, Ashley and Heidi unpack the mental fog, post-party crash, family triggers, and loneliness that hit when the glitter settles and the chaos finally stops. This week on High Heels, Highe...

1 month ago

26 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Untangling the Tinsel: Spending the Holidays Alone Without the Toxic Ones

If this is your first holiday, thanksgiving or Christmas without toxic family, a draining partner, or the chaos you grew up with, this episode of High Heels, Higher Standards is your permission slip to protect your peace, protect your energy, and romanticize spending the holidays solo for the softest December of your life. In “Untangling the Tinsel: Spending the Holidays Alone Without the Toxic Ones,” hosts Ashley Werner and Heidi Hushak dive into the emotional reality of spending ...

1 month ago

28 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

The Girl Gang Effect: Why Female Friendships Make You Unstoppable

Why does spending time with powerful, aligned women make you feel more confident, creative, and unstoppable? In this episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Ashley Werner and Heidi Hushak break down the science, psychology, and strategy behind what they call The Girl Gang Effect — the transformative power of female friendship. This conversation blends neuroscience with real-life girl talk, revealing how supportive women literally change your brain chemistry, stress levels, mindset, and...

1 month ago

28 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Wine Night Science: Why Talking With Your Girls Heals You Faster Than Therapy

Ever notice how one night of girl talk can leave you feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded — even if nothing in your life has changed? Turns out, that’s not just emotional — it’s science. In this funny, cozy, and research-backed episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Ashley Werner and Heidi Hushak break down the neurochemical power of female friendship — why talking with your girlfriends literally lowers stress, boosts mood, and rewires your brain for connection and healing. ✨ Wh...

1 month ago

33 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Soulmate Energy, but Make It Friendship

Not every soulmate is romantic. Some wear high heels, carry iced coffee, and show up exactly when you need them most. In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Ashley and Heidi explore the concept of friendship soulmates — the women who change your life and arrive through divine timing. Together, they unpack the psychology and soul behind female connection: What makes a “friendship soulmate” and how to recognize oneWhy female friendships can be deeper and more healing than romantic loveHow to...

2 months ago

33 minutes

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Black Cat Energy: Mastering Self-Worth, Boundaries, and Feminine Mystery

Black Cat or Golden Retriever? Every woman has had a golden retriever phase, over-texting, over-giving, over-analyzing, chasing validation instead of embodying self-worth. But that era is over. In this empowering episode, Ashley and Heidi dive deep into “Black Cat Energy,” the art of magnetic feminine confidence, emotional regulation, and the psychology of attraction. Learn how to stop chasing love, friendship, and success, and start attracting them by shifting your self-image, body lan...

2 months ago

32 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

They Didn’t Burn Witches, They Burned Women: History of Witches, Women's Rights, Wrongs and Reclamation

In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Ashley Werner and Heidi Hushak uncover the real history behind the witch hunts — and how the same systems of fear, control, and silencing that once burned women at the stake still echo in modern culture today. This episode goes beyond history to explore the psychology of power, the erasure of feminine intelligence, and the modern reclamation of intuition and strength. From the midwives and healers who...

2 months ago

29 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Emotional Vampires ( & Narcissists) Are Real: The Neuroscience of Emotional Contagion

Ever walk out of a meeting, happy hour, or family dinner feeling completely drained? You might’ve just met an emotional vampire. In this episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Heidi Hushak and Ashley Werner break down the science and spirituality behind energy drain—and how to protect your personal power from toxic people, workplace burnout, and emotional exhaustion. The Science: Learn how mirror neurons, cortisol co-regulation, and social contagion theory explain why other people’s moods, ...

2 months ago

40 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Everything is Energy

What if you could literally change your life just by shifting your energy? In this powerful episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Heidi Hushak and Ashley Werner explore the transformative truth behind the phrase “Everything is Energy.” From the science of neural pathways and mirror neurons to the spiritual practices of grounding and energy clearing, this episode bridges neuroscience, spirituality, and self-awareness in a way that’s as empowering as it is practical. Ashley guides list...

3 months ago

37 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Moon Magic & Menstrual Cycles: Rhythms, Hormones, and Influence

Are women really affected by the moon—or are we just being dramatic? 🌙 Spoiler: it’s a little bit of both. In this episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi blend science and spirituality to uncover the powerful connection between menstrual cycles, moon phases, hormones, and women’s leadership potential. From circadian vs. infradian rhythms to ancient lunar rituals, this conversation will change the way you see your body, your productivity, and your power. ✨ What you’ll learn ...

3 months ago

25 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Intuition Isn’t Imaginary: The Science of Gut Feelings

Have you ever had a gut feeling about someone—or a situation—that turned out to be right? In this empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Heidi and Ashley break down the science of women’s intuition, proving it’s more than just a hunch. From the neurobiology of gut instincts and the gut-brain connection via the vagus nerve, to the centuries-old history of women being labeled “witches” for “knowing too much,” this conversation blends science, leadership, and a little bit of m...

3 months ago

24 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First! Why self-care isn't Selfish, Its Strategic!

Episode 11: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First - Why self care isn't Selfish -- Its Strategic! In this empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi unpack one of the most important lessons ambitious women need to hear: self-care isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. Just like the flight attendants say, you have to put your own oxygen mask on first. Too often, women are praised for over-giving, overcommitting, and putting themselves last—at work, at home, and in relationshi...

3 months ago

28 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

The Corporate Woman’s Guide to Solo Global Travel

The Corporate Woman’s Guide to Solo Global Travel In this empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Heidi and Ashley dive into the art of solo global travel for ambitious, career-driven women. Whether you’re flying out for an international business trip or planning a solo adventure, Ashley—who has traveled to over 35 countries—shares her best strategies to pack like a pro, fly well, stay safe, and elevate your experience. Learn how to: 👠 Build a minimalist, cohesive travel wardrobe ...

3 months ago

37 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Handling Insults with Discernment: Why Only Broke Men will call you a GoldDigger

Why is it that the only people who scream “gold digger” are the ones without any gold to begin with? 👀 This week on High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi dive into one of the oldest, laziest insults aimed at ambitious women: being called a “gold digger.” From broke-boy logic to jealous “pick me” energy, they unpack: ✨ The real origin of the term “gold digger” ✨ Why rich, confident men never use it (spoiler: they’re not threatened) ✨ How other women weaponize it out of jealousy or ins...

4 months ago

26 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Define Yourself, Darling

Define Yourself, Darling | High Heels, Higher Standards Are you living by someone else’s definition of you? In this empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Heidi Hushak and Ashley Werner pull back the curtain on what it really takes to reclaim your identity, silence the nay-sayers, and step boldly into the version of yourself you’ve always dreamed of becoming. Ashley shares powerful personal stories—from shrinking in corporate meetings to breaking free from toxic relationshi...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Bite Sized Brilliance: Overcoming Overwhelm & ADHD Productivity Hacks to Tackle Big Tasks

Feeling overwhelmed by a giant to-do list that looks more like a CVS receipt than a game plan? In this episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, we're serving up our best productivity tips, ADHD hacks, and breaking down how to “eat the elephant” one fabulous bite at a time. Ashley and Heidi share ADHD-friendly productivity strategies to help you tackle big projects, avoid procrastination, and protect your focus. Whether you’re drowning in paperwork, launching a business, or just trying t...

4 months ago

34 minutes

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Do It Scared – Why Courage Matters More Than Confidence If you’re waiting to feel “ready,” you’ll be waiting forever. Discover why courage — not confidence — is the key to success, and how taking messy, imperfect action now will get you further than waiting for perfect conditions. Stop waiting to feel “ready.” In this raw and empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Heidi Hushak interviews Ashley Werner on what it really looks like to chase your dreams while scared out of your mind...

4 months ago

29 minutes

High Heels Higher Standards

Setting Boundaries & Saying No With Style

Ready to upgrade your boundaries without apologizing for your ambition? In this empowering, witty, and refreshingly real episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, hosts Heidi Hushak and Ashley Werner get bold about the power of saying “no” in heels, with grace, and without guilt. Ashley, the self-proclaimed Boundaries Queen, breaks down why so many high-achieving women struggle to set limits and how saying “no” can actually be the biggest career flex of the year. From workplace expectations to...

5 months ago

34 minutes