In this debut mini episode of "Brave Hearts Speak", host Lucia Severtson shares a personal story of facing subtle online abuse and public shaming after using AI-generated graphics for her grassroots nonprofit, the Brave Women's Community Centre. Lucia reflects on the importance of recognizing covert forms of abuse, setting boundaries, and practicing everyday bravery. She offers listeners practical step s for responding to shaming and encourages women to reclaim their voices, connect with supportive community, and redefine what bravery means in their daily lives.
Timestamps
Mini Episode Introduction: Everyday Bravery (00:00:33) Explains the purpose of mini episodes: recognizing covert and overt abuse, and practicing boundary-setting.
Responding to Public Shaming (00:03:57) Narrates the host's response to the shaming, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over criticism.
Setting Boundaries and Emotional Honesty (00:06:42) Describes setting a firm boundary, feeling anger, and the importance of not suppressing those feelings.
The Role of Anger and Raising Standards (00:07:54) Discusses how anger can fuel bravery and the need to stop normalizing shaming and abuse.
Three Steps for Everyday Bravery (00:09:12) Outlines steps: pause and notice, name the behavior, and choose your response to set boundaries.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
'The only thing I really wished for in that moment was that she would get some help for her unhealed wounds.'
''My anger reminds me: no more. No more tolerance for shaming. No more collapsing under someone else's tone. No more silence when another woman tries to diminish me or you.'
'Right now, I do not wish her well. I wish her growth. I wish her accountability. I wish her the kind of healing that would stop her from projecting her pain onto others.'
'Maybe you have felt alone for too long. I know that feeling, but I am here now and we are finding each other.'
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