In this podcast, Madeline discusses her struggles with standing up for herself and the importance of effective delivery in advocacy. She reflects on her growth at Uni, navigating therapy and relationships, and seeking a solid sense of self. The chapters explore assertive communication, self-advocacy, gender biases, maintenance issues, tenant rights, and personal growth.
Effective self-advocacy requires the right delivery to make it impactful.
Balancing relationships and career while finding a solid sense of self is a common goal.
Deep dives
Learning to Advocate for Yourself
The speaker shares experiences of learning to stand up for herself in various situations. She discusses a scenario where she paid extra for a chair delivery and asserted her needs when faced with a miscommunication, which led to a successful outcome. Through interactions with a friend in a corporate job, she learned the importance of assertiveness and not letting opportunities pass by due to a lack of self-advocacy and communicating effectively in professional settings.
Balancing Standing Up for Yourself and Believing You Deserve It
The podcast delves into the distinction between advocating for one's needs and being perceived as a 'Karen.' The speaker reflects on personal experiences and societal perceptions regarding standing up for oneself. She contemplates the difference in behavior when addressing service issues and highlights the importance of respectful communication and avoiding condescension towards service providers.
Navigating Maintenance Issues and Asserting Tenant Rights
The speaker recounts challenges faced with rental property maintenance issues and interactions with the landlord. She details instances of appliances not working upon moving in and her efforts to address these issues with the landlord. Despite initial resistance and accusations of being unreasonable, she ultimately stood her ground, received partial reimbursement, and asserts the importance of advocating for one's rights as a tenant.
Personal Growth and Seeking Therapeutic Support
The podcast episode concludes with reflections on personal growth, therapy, and self-improvement. The speaker emphasizes the significance of finding therapists that meet individual needs and the evolving journey of self-discovery and seeking effective therapeutic relationships. She shares insights on the process of learning to stand up for herself in various aspects of life while acknowledging the importance of prioritizing mental health and personal development.
(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) This week, Madeline joins us from her new official podcasting set up as she opens up about the steps she has taken to become more of an advocate for herself. Standing up for herself has always been a challenge for Madeline and she often leaves confrontations unsatisfied and without getting what she asks for. While advocating for yourself is important, Madeline highlights that in order for it to be effective, you need to have the right delivery.
Madeline shares the amount of growth she experienced while at Uni and how she wants to continue to implement this into her everyday life. Madeline's in a little bit of a lull right now as she's in between therapists but is taking the necessary steps to get herself on track. Madeline wants to gain a deeper understanding of the relationships she has and how to balance that with her career. Overall, Madeline wants to find a solid sense of self, which is something all of us can relate to.
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