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the stress of silence (when to speak our mind amid controversy) | uneven 59


Have you ever been afraid to speak up? To voice your opinion? Have you held your tongue because you didn't want to lose friends? Well, you're not alone. In today's podcast, D chats about the when, where, and how of speaking our minds amid controversy.

 

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Chapters


0:00:00 the fall rain & some football

0:03:00 life lesson from sports

0:04:18 the anxiety of silencing our speech

0:06:31 a conflict avoider for some time

0:07:58 when should i speak out?

0:08:54 activism and righteousness

0:10:31 crucial learning study

0:14:54 labeling and dehumanizing

0:15:52 we have similar core values

0:17:16 shempa: that guttural reaction

0:19:59 when and how to speak up

0:23:15 weighing the risk of speaking out

0:25:31 you may be wrong

0:25:45 my experience speaking up

0:26:35 our values change

0:27:30 the internet, digital media, & negativity

0:30:36 the uneven community

0:32:26 murphy barks at the neighbors

0:33:26 the opinion topic space

0:36:31 tips for talking about controversial topics

0:37:41 get info from both sides

0:38:23 lead with kindness & respect

0:39:21 listen more than you speak

0:39:49 "help me understand…"

0:41:05 odds are you are at least partly wrong

0:41:42 people are more than just labels

0:42:15 just another person getting through the day

0:43:36 i think i'm a good person

0:45:23 wrapping things up


 

References


"Don't Bite the Hook" by Pema Chodron

— Pema speaks about anger and introduces us to the Buddhist concept of "shempa."


New Study Shows People Have Never Been More Afraid to Speak Their Minds

— PR Newswire, Nov. 9, 2021


 

Recording Info


— RECORDED: Sunday, September 22, 2024

— LOCATION: Colorado


 

The Podcast


PODCAST SITELINKS


— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com

— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com

— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx



PODCAST SUMMARY


Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.



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The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.


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The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).


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