Breaking the Silence
Finding the courage to be heard
LATEST EPISODE
When Your Voice Shakes and Why That’s Okay
Kristina Goldstein is currently pursuing a career in either Radiation Health or Nuclear Engineering. Even with her years of service in the Navy and advanced education, she would still get quiet at times when she lost her confidence. This episode will explore having self-compassion when feeling shaky, reminding yourself that it isn’t failure, but actually growth. Kristina graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She was honored to receive a commission from the US Navy and served 10 years as a Surface Warfare Officer, which means driving big ships, lots of paperwork, and thus, not much speaking!
The First Time You Speak Anyway
In this episode, I’m joined by Dane Larson, a seasoned corporate marketing communications manager who has spent his career guiding marketing strategy and growth across biomedical industries, advancing diagnostics and saving lives. But today, Dane will be sharing more personal stories — about the moments he felt intimidated to speak up… and what happened when he decided to break the silence and do it anyway.
Speaking Up in Rooms That Intimidate You
In this episode, Jesse Oakley III and I will chat about the power dynamics that show up in both professionally and personal environments, like meetings, panels, and even classrooms. We will discuss how possibly gender, age, race, or any physical attributes could be a factor in this feeling of intimidation, and how small acts of “voice” can build confidence in a big way.
The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Speaking
The focus of this episode is to explore a speaker’s mindset and inner dialogue. It will ask the question, “What story has fear been repeating, and is any of it true?” Helene Rose will share her professional and personal experiences, particularly in language shifts that build courage.
Finding Your Voice
(Before You Find Your Words)
Think about the last time you were in the care of a nurse? What was that experience like? Nurses are trained to stay composed, precise, and professional – even in the most stressful moments. But we rarely talk about the courage it takes to use your voice inside systems shaped by hierarchy and pressure. This episode is about finding your voice before you find your words.
When Fear Takes the Microphone
This is a conversation about what really happens when fear shows up before you speak.
The Myth of the Confident Speaker
Is confidence something you're born with or something you build? This episode discusses confidence versus courage, speaking while scared, and why "they're just confident" is a lie.
Why We Stay Silent
This episode explores why silence often feels safer than speaking, especially early experiences and conditioning.