Have you ever been afraid to speak up? To voice your opinion? Have you held your tongue because you didn't want to lose friends? Well, you're not alone. In today's podcast, D chats about the when, where, and how of speaking our minds amid controversy.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 the fall rain & some football 0:03:00 life lesson from sports 0:04:18 the anxiety of silencing our speech 0:06:31 a conflict avoider for some time 0:07:58 when should i speak out? 0:08:54 activism and righteousness 0:10:31 crucial learning study 0:14:54 labeling and dehumanizing 0:15:52 we have similar core values 0:17:16 shempa: that gutteral reaction 0:19:59 when and how to speak up 0:23:15 weighing the risk of speaking out 0:25:31 you may be wrong 0:25:45 my experience speaking up 0:26:35 our values change 0:27:30 the internet, digital media, & negativity 0:30:36 the uneven community 0:32:26 murphy barks at the neighbors 0:33:26 the opinion topic space 0:36:31 tips for talking about controversial topics 0:37:41 get info from both sides 0:38:23 lead with kindness & respect 0:39:21 listen more than you speak 0:39:49 "help me understand…" 0:41:05 odds are you are at least partly wrong 0:41:42 people are more than just labels 0:42:15 just another person getting through the day 0:43:36 i think i'm a good person 0:45:23 wrapping things up

REFERENCES

"Don't Bite the Hook" by Pema Chodron — https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Bite-Hook-Resentment-Destructive/dp/1590304349 — Pema speaks about anger and introduces us to the Buddhist concept of "shempa."

New Study Shows People Have Never Been More Afraid to Speak Their Minds — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-study-shows-people-have-never-been-more-afraid-to-speak-their-minds-301420083.html — PR Newswire, Nov. 9, 2021

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, September 22, 2024 — LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

Peace and relaxation are the endless quest for those of us struggling with anxiety. But, sometimes help is found in the strangest of places. Today, we explore YouTube and its vast array of relaxing background videos. Take a break and join us.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 sitting in my living room 0:01:03 more regular content 0:01:30 relaxation is hard 0:02:21 tools to manage anxiety 0:02:57 youtube: the good & the bad 0:04:35 jazz café channels 0:05:38 scenery channels 0:06:00 weather channels 0:06:21 futuristic content 0:06:49 how to find relaxing content 0:07:27 so much content on youtube 0:08:47 in closing

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 — LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

We are launching our new community platform on October 1st, 2024. In today's podcast, we learn about this new platform, about its features, and about how to become a founding member and be a part of its creation. Come join us and we'll see you there.

CHAPTERS

0:00:00 welcome 0:00:49 how am I doing? 0:01:55 what I've been doing lately 0:02:41 all about the "uneven community" 0:02:54 1) the platform 0:04:24 2) the schedule 0:04:59 paid site (but free thorugh 2024) 0:06:49 3) founding member perks 0:08:41 about our guides 0:10:33 the benefits of being busy 0:13:03 4) the mighty networks platform 0:13:55 the mighty networks app / notifications 0:15:13 easing anxiety members / simplifying 0:16:48 5) getting started on the new site 0:17:35 6) dedicated spaces (sub-groups) 0:19:18 7) additional features 0:19:36 8) your privacy 0:21:47 whay make it a paid site? 0:22:31 wrapping things up

RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Sunday, September 15, 2024 — LOCATION: Colorado

PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com — EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com — YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx — X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx

PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.

PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.

PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music — TITLE: From the Earth — ARTIST: Humans Win — PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)

PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).