{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens","title":"Can I trust myself to speak when something matters?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/392509cf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":981,"description":"Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you'd said something? Maybe a comment crossed a line, a boundary was ignored or something simply didn't sit right, but in the moment it felt easier to stay quiet.In this episode of Headstraight, we explore why speaking up can feel so difficult and what often sits underneath those moments of silence. You'll learn how self doubt, fear of conflict and the need to keep the peace can stop you from expressing what matters to you, even when you know you should.If you've ever replayed a conversation in your head and wished you'd handled it differently, this episode offers practical guidance on building confidence, communicating more clearly and learning to choose self-respect over short-term comfort.Headstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.Want to get involved?I’d love to hear from you:Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contactLeave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemailShare your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/newExplore more from Headstraight:Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blogFind out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/aboutNeed support right now?If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page - https://www.headstraight.co.uk/p/resources/for helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oDwiUb4jNa7aj2uZxeBjkS8oLTrXFOgOy4XbEmNZe2E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTg1/OGZjMzkxN2I2ZDdl/ODExMDdlYmVkMTZh/NTNlZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}