S1 E4: The Box of Silencing Yourself: Why You Overthink, Hold Back & Struggle to Be Heard

24/03/2025 29 min
S1 E4: The Box of Silencing Yourself: Why You Overthink, Hold Back & Struggle to Be Heard

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What would it feel like if every part of you felt safe to say it out loud?In this electric and deeply honest episode of Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable, I sit down with Vasavi Kumar — licensed therapist, visibility coach, and author of Say It Out Loud — to explore what happens when we finally stop shrinking, overthinking, and silencing ourselves... and start speaking our truth with clarity, courage, and confidence.We dive into: ✨ Why so many women overthink, self-edit, and downplay their truth ✨ How early messages like “shut your trap” can stay stuck in our bodies for decades ✨ What it means to trust your own voice and speak to yourself with love ✨ The power of mirror work — and why Vasavi says to do it nakedIf you’ve ever struggled to speak up, say what you really mean, or felt like your voice didn’t matter — this conversation will help you begin unboxing that silence and returning to your truth.Meet Vasavi KumarVasavi Kumar is a visibility coach, licensed therapist, and the author of Say It Out Loud. With a background as a former TV host and a gift for combining psychological insight with soul-deep empowerment, she helps neurodivergent entrepreneurs and creatives reconnect with their voice and speak their truth boldly and unapologetically.Through self-talk transformation, mirror work, and practical visibility strategies, Vasavi empowers her clients to stop hiding, start healing, and show up like they mean it.~ ~ CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ~ ~ Follow me on Instagram Learn more about Unboxed & Unburdened Coaching Order my Book: Let Us Be Greater~ ~ CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST, VASAVI ~ ~  Follow her on Instagram Check out her website Grab Her Free Mirror Work Guide: Naked Out Loud Order Her Book Say it Out Loud

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