Stuff Mom Never Told You Monday Mini: Self-Silencing
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Sep 1, 2025 This discussion dives into self-silencing, revealing how societal norms pressure women to suppress their voices. It examines the profound impact this behavior has on women's health, linking it to mental and physical issues. Personal stories and research highlight the importance of vocalizing feelings for overall well-being. Listeners are encouraged to explore their own experiences with self-silencing and to adopt strategies for better communication and self-awareness, ultimately promoting healthier emotional relationships.
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Host Discovery Via Social Media
- Samantha explains she encountered the term 'self-silencing' through social media and had not heard it named before.
- She reflects that many long-standing behaviors only recently gain explicit labels.
Self-Silencing Defined
- Self-silencing is a pattern where people suppress their feelings to preserve relationships and feel safe.
- Dana Jack identified this behavior in women as a rational strategy to avoid conflict and maintain intimacy.
Social Pressure To Be 'Chill'
- Women are socialized to silence anger and prioritize being pleasant, which can erode identity over time.
- Suppressed anger often leads to feelings of loss of self and internal agitation.