Silence can look like strength — calm, composure, self-control — but for many of us, it’s actually a trauma response dressed up as maturity.

In this raw, soul-level episode, Jessalynn unpacks the hidden cost of staying quiet to keep the peace — the way silence shapes our bodies, our identities, and our relationships. From childhood conditioning (“children should be seen and not heard”) to the adult habit of shrinking to stay safe, she explores what happens when silence becomes your survival strategy… and how to finally reclaim your voice.

You’ll hear how breaking her own silence opened doors she never imagined — including an upcoming meeting with the NHL about her mental health program Mind in the Game — and how standing up for her daughter became the moment that broke a generational cycle of silence for good.

This is not an episode about shouting to be heard. It’s about learning that silence once protected you, but now it might be what’s keeping you small.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I wish I’d said something,” this one will hit you straight in the gut — and remind you that healing doesn’t start with the perfect words. It starts with the courage to make a sound.

⚠️ Trigger Warnings

• Mentions of childhood trauma, foster care, emotional abuse, and suicide (in the context of breaking silence and healing).
• Occasional strong language used for emphasis.

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