Welcome

“You’re not broken. You’re waking up. The system may have failed you—but you don’t have to fail yourself.”

Welcome to Broken & Brave Health.

Founded by me, nurse and author Tiffany L. Smith, RN, Broken & Brave Health was born from the ashes of a healthcare system in crisis. After over 15 years in the trenches—from the ICU to hospice—I saw firsthand what the system does to both patients and providers. The unnecessary suffering. The endless procedures. The silent trauma behind every shift. I wrote Broken and Brave: The Fight to Heal American Healthcare to tell the truth no one else would—about what’s happening behind the scenes, what’s at stake, and what we can all do about it.

This isn’t just a book. It’s a battle cry.

Broken and Brave pulls back the curtain on the corruption, chaos, and compassion fatigue running rampant through our medical institutions. But it also lights a path forward—for those who want out, those who want better, and those who just want the truth.

From this mission came two powerful lifelines. I designed these as programs to help both patients and providers alike. We all need help in different ways, but the bottom line is the medical system is burning us.

🔥 The Phoenix Code

For patients ready to break free from the medical treadmill.
This 1:1 consult experience is for those who feel trapped in chronic illness, over-medication, or an endless cycle of appointments and prescriptions. The Phoenix Code is where you start over. Where you learn what’s really going on in your body—and take back your power. It’s practical, rebellious, and life changing.

You’re not broken. You’re just ready for a different path.

🕊️ The Embers Program

For providers smoldering in burnout.
You didn’t go into medicine to be a cog in a corporate machine. The Embers Program offers real support—free from fluff—for nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers who’ve lost their fire but still feel a flicker of purpose. We rebuild from there, together.

You’re not too far gone. You’re just effing exhausted.

📘 Read the Book That Started It All

Broken and Brave is more than a story—it’s a shift in perspective. A wake-up call. And a guide toward something better. If you’ve ever felt betrayed by the healthcare system—whether as a patient, a provider, or both—this book is for you.

→ [Get the Book]
→ [Work With Tiffany]

This space is for the rebels, the realists, and the ones who refuse to stay silent. Whether you’re a patient searching for freedom or a provider trying to hold on to your soul, Broken & Brave Health is here to help you rise.