🎤 Episode Title: MIC DROP – Look Who’s Talking Now: Understanding & Owning Your Voice 🎙 Guest: Shannon Spilsbury, LMFT

Have you ever felt like your voice is being drowned out? Maybe you’re speaking, but no one seems to hear you—or worse, they hear you but don’t really listen.

In this final episode of our Look Who’s Talking series, we’re dropping the mic on speaking up with clarity, confidence, and conviction. Whether it’s in relationships, at work, or in your faith journey, your voice matters. But here’s the real question: Are you using it effectively?

💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Understanding your communication style

• The VOICE Method for authentic expression

• Handling difficult conversations

• Building communication confidence

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled to make your voice count, this episode is for you.

Huge thank you to Shannon Spilsbury, LMFT, a marriage and family therapist and the owner of Strengthened Foundations! Her insights in this episode have inspired us to reflect on how we show up in the world as well as how we use our voice and strengthen our communication skills with discernment.

Connect with her at www.strengthenedfoundations.com or on Instagram and Facebook: @strengthened_foundations

Resources & Tools:

Try out the VOICE method to help you express yourself with confidence and clarity. Shannon mentioned in the podcast:

• Validate your feelings
• Own your truth
• Identify your needs
• Communicate clearly
• Establish boundaries

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Season 3 -LOOK WHO'S TALKING SERIES

Episode 5 – Sound Check: Who Told You That?

Episode Description:

In this second episode of our LOOK WHO'S TALKING series, we’re diving into the powerful topic of the stories we believe and the voices that shaped them. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, Who told me that?

From childhood experiences to societal expectations, the narratives we live by often come from sources we’ve never questioned. Today, we’re giving those stories a much-needed sound check.

Key Topics:

• Origins of our core beliefs
• Impact of childhood and cultural messages
• Fact-checking inherited beliefs
• Creating new, healthy internal dialogues

We’re thrilled to welcome back Shannon Spilsbury, LMFT, a marriage and family therapist and the owner of Strengthened Foundations. Her insights in this episode will inspire you to reflect on the narratives shaping your life and take steps toward rewriting your story.

Connect with her at www.strengthenedfoundations.com or on Instagram and Facebook: @strengthened_foundations

Reflection Exercise:

This week, take 10 minutes to journal about a belief you hold. Ask yourself the three evaluation questions and explore what comes up. You might discover a story that’s ready for a rewrite!

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Let’s rewrite those limiting stories together and move Back to Life!

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

Podcast Series: LOOK WHO'S TALKING Episode Title: Listen – Who Has Your Ear?

Episode Summary: Welcome to the first episode of the Look Who's Talking series! In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the power of influence and ask the important question: "Who has your ear?" My guest, Shannon Spilsbury, LMFT, joins me to share her expertise as a marriage and family therapist and owner of Strengthened Foundations. Together, we unpack how the voices in our lives shape our thoughts, decisions, and overall well-being.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• How to recognize the voices you prioritize in your life and their impact on your mindset and choices.
• Red flags that indicate unhealthy or toxic influence.
• Practical steps to choose positive and empowering voices to guide your journey.

Key Takeaways:

• The voices we listen to can shape our beliefs and actions, like seeds planted in a garden.
• Recognize signs of unhealthy influence, such as guilt-tripping, criticism, or undermining your confidence.
• Surround yourself with voices that align with your values, inspire growth, and uplift you.

Reflection Exercise: Listen & Learn Challenge Nicole and Shannon share a simple but powerful activity for listeners: Write down the top five people or sources you listen to regularly. Reflect on whether they help you grow or hold you back.

What’s Next? Join us for Episode 2, Sound Check: Who Told You That?, where we’ll uncover the stories that have shaped our beliefs and how to challenge narratives that no longer serve us.

Connect with Shannon Spilsbury:

• Website: www.strengthenedfoundations.com
• Instagram: @strengthened_foundations

• Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG
• Facebook: @BeWellwithNicoleG
• Website: www.bewellwithnicole.com

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