s3 | e8 | Tough Conversations : Why We Need to Talk about Hard Things and How to Do It

18/06/2025 32 min Temporada 3 Episodio 8

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Why is it so hard to talk about the real stuff? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ash Beckham—speaker, activist, and viral TED Talk star—to explore the power and challenge of having tough conversations. From coming out stories to confronting uncomfortable truths with loved ones, Ash shares tools for navigating the messy middle of honesty, empathy, and courage.Whether it’s about race, relationships, politics, parenting, or personal boundaries, there are topics many women instinctively avoid. But what happens when we stop tiptoeing and start talking? Are women in their 20s and 30s better at tough conversations that our moms were? 🎧 Tune in for a bold, funny, and empowering conversation that reminds us: hard conversations are worth it.Guest: Ash Beckham speaker, author, accidental advocate ashbeckham.comStep UP: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader Coming out of your closet | Ash Beckham | TEDxBoulder💬 Topics we unpack: – Why women struggle with confrontation – Scripts and strategies for speaking your truth – The “coming out of your closet” metaphor – Vulnerability, fear, and growth – The emotional labor of hard conversations – When silence does more harm than good❓What are the tough topics you find yourself avoiding? Drop them in the comments—we might talk about them in a future episode!#LetsTalkLadies #ToughTalks #AshBeckham #WomenAndCourage #SpeakUp #EmotionalIntelligence #HonestConversations #PodcastForWomen📲 Connect with us: 🌐 lets-talkladies.org 📧 [email protected] 📸 Instagram + Facebook🎧 Recorded at We Own This Town 🎙 Produced by M.B. Roberts & Katie Neal 🎚 Audio by Amy ReidMastering, final edits, and publishing by HoneyPod

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