How to express yourself (and actually be heard!)

Struggling to express yourself clearly without blowing up or backing down? Whether you tend to bottle things up just to keep the peace or blurt things out and then regret it later, the way you communicate can have a huge impact on your mental health and your relationships. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m sharing how to express yourself in a calm, confident, and constructive way — so you can say what you mean (and mean what you say)… without the guilt, fear, or drama. Discover the mindset shifts and habits that will help you speak up, be heard, and build stronger, more honest connections — with others and with yourself. If you're ready to stop feeling overlooked or misunderstood, and want to learn how to express yourself in a healthier way, then let’s talk!

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16628      

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 248: Healthy boundaries https://wp.me/p9zN54-3L2 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Self expression and mental health

1:11 Let’s talk about expressing yourself

1:52 The power of expressing yourself

4:19 What does expressing yourself mean?

9:24 Why does expressing yourself matter?

15:20 How to develop the art of self expression

27:10 Final tips and next time

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