
The Midlife Momentum Podcast 99: Take Up Space: 5 Ways to Be Seen and Heard Without Apologizing
Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm fine" when you're not?
Or quietly deferring to everyone else's preferences — whether it's what to eat, how to spend your time, or what you're allowed to say out loud?
This week’s podcast episode is for you if you've been playing it small for too long. 🙋♀️
Have you...
👉 Been praised for being “easygoing”
👉 Learned not to rock the boat
👉 Been told being good meant being quiet
Here’s the truth: Taking up space isn’t self-serving or arrogant — it’s necessary.
In this episode, I talk about:
✨ My own experiences with staying small
✨ How you can start saying what you really want (even in tiny ways)
✨ What one simple phrase you can use to say no without over-explaining yourself
✨ My favorite quote which continues to help me grow and be seen
If you’ve been feeling invisible, unsure of yourself, or a little like you’ve lost your spark — this is your sign to claim it back.
You don’t need to get louder than everyone else.
You just need to stop silencing yourself.
Moving forward with you in the mess and momentum,
Debbie 💗
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