Speak Up Sister is a place for women who want more effective ways to speak up in their lives. Co-hosted by sisters Jamee and Jody, we discuss speaking up in our personal lives, in groups, in our closest relationships, and without using words.
There are times when we feel that those around us don't see us as an individual capable of making decisions and navigating our thoughts and feelings. We may feel depleted and defeated when opinions are shared with us contrary to what we believe is right for our life. When we [...]
We all face challenges when it comes to our individual circumstances. We may at times feel limited by not having access to all the resources we feel necessary in our journey to speaking up. However, we can always turn to the scriptures for incredible examples of times when speaking up [...]
This week we share our interview with Bethany Spalding as she shares her experiences speaking up in big and small ways. We talk about how we all have areas in our own communities where we can feel inspired to speak up. We can never know the impact our speaking up [...]
This week we speak about how to take a strong position while setting boundaries. There is a link between having healthy boundaries and not losing control. Boundaries protect our ability to manage our emotions. When we are able to set boundaries, we can take a position without exploding. If we're [...]
This week we follow up our interview with Kim Villalta with a focus on her wise insight: if we want to have confidence, progress and peace, if we want to thrive, we need to have a healthy relationship with our own voice. In this episode we break down what this [...]
This episode is a compelling and relatable interview with Kimberly Villalta, a woman of Christ who found her voice amid some significant personal struggles. Kim talks with us about her growing up, a difficult marriage, finding her voice, and the swinging back and forth that naturally accompanies those who start [...]
There are many challenges in speaking up about our religious beliefs. We love Christ and want to share all the good things about our church membership, but there are times or situations when we hesitate. In this episode, we discuss a couple of small ways we can improve our personal [...]
This is the first of a series we are starting called Speak Up Stories. This series allows us to not only give women a chance to speak up about the experiences that have supported their voices, but also to let their stories inspire the rest of us on our own [...]
One of the common side effects of effective speaking up is a natural tendency toward leadership. Others will look to you, will listen to your ideas, and will open themselves to your influence if your words and personal way of being are empowering to them. Today's episode centers on the [...]
Women often feel the need to over-explain: we explain where we're coming from, we explain all the different variables that apply to give context, we explain what we mean in two or three different ways, and even explain to play down our message. And we think this helps. But it [...]
For women, having a seat at the table does not mean having a voice. We discuss the BYU Study When Women Don't Speak. This study outlines some of the difficulties women face when they are outnumbered by men in a group discussion. Women are seen as less authoritative, are often [...]
For women, having a seat at the table does not mean having a voice. We discuss the BYU Study When Women Don't Speak. This study outlines some of the difficulties women face when they are outnumbered by men in a group discussion. Women are seen as less authoritative, are often [...]
This episode discusses the consequences of speaking up and the fear of negative consequences we experience that keeps us from taking the steps to speak up. Fear is the main emotion we experience that keeps us from speaking up when we might need to. We're afraid of others' responses, that [...]
This episode discusses the consequences of speaking up and the fear of negative consequences we experience that keeps us from taking the steps to speak up. Fear is the main emotion we experience that keeps us from speaking up when we might need to. We're afraid of others' responses, that [...]
This week we bring you part two of this practical series, What to Say and How to Say It. We only get hung up about what to say and how to say it when we are approaching difficult conversations. This is usually when emotions are high, which can sabotage our [...]
This week we bring you part two of this practical series, What to Say and How to Say It. We only get hung up about what to say and how to say it when we are approaching difficult conversations. This is usually when emotions are high, which can sabotage our [...]
Sorting it out personally; this is where speaking up starts. If we want to speak up and have it be effective, we've got to get clear in our thoughts and our feelings first. We need to know and understand our concerns, and be ready to own them. There are specific [...]
Sorting it out personally; this is where speaking up starts. If we want to speak up and have it be effective, we've got to get clear in our thoughts and our feelings first. We need to know and understand our concerns, and be ready to own them. There are specific [...]
Owning our stuff (and by “stuff” we mean, emotions, choices, experiences, etc.) means taking responsibility for our lives, choices, and experiences while resisting the temptation to blame others. We are responsible for ourselves. We can own every aspect of our life and our choices- even those things that we didn't [...]
Owning our stuff (and by “stuff” we mean, emotions, choices, experiences, etc.) means taking responsibility for our lives, choices, and experiences while resisting the temptation to blame others. We are responsible for ourselves. We can own every aspect of our life and our choices- even those things that we didn't [...]
Sometimes we put off speaking up. It might seem to be too intimidating and we can rationalize that it can wait. But in the meantime it sabotages our peace, our growth and our relationships. We can follow the Savior's example and speak up. We can trust that we will have [...]
Sometimes we put off speaking up. It might seem to be too intimidating and we can rationalize that it can wait. But in the meantime it sabotages our peace, our growth and our relationships. We can follow the Savior's example and speak up. We can trust that we will have [...]
Today we talked about Adam and Eve's separate but distinct roles in the salvation of all people. Our General Authorities teach that the Church is supposed to be a gift to the family, a gift given by the sons of God. This is true, but this is also where we [...]
Our maturity levels can make a difference in the success or failure of our attempts to speak up successfully. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to speak up with emotional maturity, using examples from the scriptures and personal experiences. Notes Scriptures Alma 59:13 – Alma 61 Books Dance of [...]
Our maturity levels can make a difference in the success or failure of our attempts to speak up successfully. In this episode, we discuss what emotional maturity is and isn't, and how we can use our understanding of emotional maturity to fuel success in our interactions with others. Notes Books [...]
Join this conversation about women being empowered to speak up and contribute when we discuss respecting all viewpoints in the room even when we don't agree, how this can empower our listening and our speaking. Our personal way of being can have an important and fulfilling impact on entire groups. [...]
Many women take on the role of peacemaker in their close relationships. It can do so much to create an environment where others can thrive. But it can also hold them hostage. There's a big difference between contributing to peace and believing you are responsible for keeping the peace. We [...]
Sometimes we don't speak up because we don't want others to think poorly of us, sometimes we don't because we are concerned about how it will affect our important relationships. But going against our inner sense of what we must do and say can damage our ability to trust ourselves. [...]
Join this conversation about women being empowered to speak up and contribute when we understand that we have a Heavenly Mother and she is a fully participating partner. Knowing that she plays an active role is essential for us as we actively fill our essential roles. And understanding this, believing [...]
In this episode we talk about how women are empowered to speak up and contribute in our own lives when we understand that we have a Heavenly Mother and we can acknowledge her, talk about her, and involve her. Because nothing specific has been revealed about Heavenly Mother, some have [...]
An apology can do so much to create strength and connection in a relationship. But too often, despite our best efforts we get it wrong and end up making things worse. In this episode, we unpack what makes an apology effective by identifying where we go sideways. You'll learn how [...]
In this bonus episode, Jody shares a quick word about speaking up this holiday season.
It's taught from our scriptures and our pulpits, we're not ‘supposed' to be angry. But it won't just go away no matter how hard we might try. In this episode we discuss how a few simple misunderstandings can keep us stuck, and how to take the first steps toward letting [...]
Pull up your chair and join the conversation where we identify assumptions that inadvertently keep us stuck, dig into eternal truths, and explore specific skills that will help us become more articulate, more creative, more courageous, and more empowered by our Heavenly Parents to do what can only be done [...]
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