In this powerful new episode of The Affirming Village Podcast, Dr. Destiny Huff and Lisa Baskin Wright dig into the foundation of self-advocacy — what it really means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how to use it as a tool of empowerment inside systems that don’t always listen.

Too often, parents, educators, and even neurodivergent adults are told to “speak up,” but not taught how to do it effectively or safely. This episode breaks that down with real-world context, lived experience, and practical strategies.

Inside this conversation:

• How to advocate for yourself without losing your peace

• What self-advocacy looks like in IEP meetings and beyond

• How to navigate fear, power imbalance, and gaslighting

• Reframing “being difficult” as being determined and informed

• Building confidence through clarity, documentation, and boundaries

If you’ve ever left a conversation feeling dismissed, unheard, or second-guessing your right to speak — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen, learn, and reclaim your power.