When You’re Afraid to Speak Up—Start Here

Welcome back to Is It Me or Is It Them? After a short break, I’m so glad to be back with you—and today, we’re diving into something that comes up all the time in relationships: the fear of speaking up.

You might think the problem is that you don’t know how to say it. But what if the real issue is that you don’t think you’re allowed to?

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Why many people struggle to voice their needs, even when the words are right there
• The cultural and relational conditioning that makes speaking up feel unsafe
• How guilt, shame, and people-pleasing silence us—and what that silence costs
• A mindset shift that can help you speak with more clarity, confidence, and care
• What to ask yourself when you’re stuck between honesty and harmony

Whether you're dealing with in-laws, a disconnected partner, or a moment where your heart is screaming to say something but your mouth won’t move—this conversation will help you start untangling the inner blocks to speaking your truth.

Mentioned in this episode:

• My break from the podcast and why honouring your own season matters
• The importance of knowing your intentions before having a hard conversation
• What it looks like to be direct and kind (at the same time)

If this episode resonates, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave a review or share it with a friend. And if you're navigating these kinds of stuck points in your own relationship, check out the Reset & Reconnect program here.

Thanks for listening—I’ll see you next time.

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