732 • The Loudest Voice Isn't The Whole You - August 2026 Affirmation

There are three words that can send you spiraling out of control before you even realize you've handed over the wheel: "You disrespected me." And once you believe those three words, suddenly almost anything can feel justified—the comeback, the angry text, the insult, getting even, saying the one thing you know will hurt them back. And the strangest part? In the moment, it can feel like you're standing up for yourself... when you may actually be giving away control of yourself. In this episode, we're exploring what happens when anger, hurt, fear, embarrassment, or pride gets so loud that one part of you starts making decisions for ALL of you. Becoming emotionally grounded isn't about getting rid of those emotions. It's about learning to hear them without letting any one of them take over—and discovering how to bring the WHOLE you back into the decision. Because maybe the question isn't, "How do I get even?" Maybe it's... "Who do I want to become next?" "Help Support The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast By Going To: www.strongwithin.com/support (You can also get the transcripts there, worksheets, or other bonuses I am including with the podcast) Thanks for listening. I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together, Holistic Performance and Personal Development Coach- Chris O'Hearn My links: https://linktr.ee/strongwithin Contact info- email: [email protected] phone: 865-221-7239 Let's connect on social media: www.facebook.com/thechrisohearn www.instagram.com/thechrisohearn Music by: Zest by basematic (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. I Have Often Told You Stories (guitar instrumental) by Ivan Chew (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide