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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 1 MIN

Permission to Take Up Space: Embrace Your Voice

from It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth · host Matt Gilhooly

It's okay if you're still learning to take up space, and that's the heart of today's conversation. I want to share my journey of moving from a place where I felt the need to stay small to one where I've embraced the value of my voice and presence. For a long time, I believed that not taking up too much air was the right way to go, but I've realized that staying small comes at a cost—it quiets our ideas and diminishes our worth. Through my experience hosting the Life Shift podcast, I've learned that taking up space is not just about being loud; it's about being authentic and allowing ourselves to be heard. So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but are held back, let this episode be a gentle reminder that your voice matters and you have permission to take up space. Takeaways: It's completely okay to still be learning how to take up space in life. Staying small can have a significant cost, affecting how we value our ideas. Podcasting helped me learn to hold space for myself and embrace my own voice. Taking up space is a practice we can build into our everyday lives and routines. Everyone should remind themselves that their voice and presence truly matter in any situation. Giving yourself permission to take up space can transform how you engage with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's okay if you're still learning to take up space, and that's the heart of today's conversation. I want to share my journey of moving from a place where I felt the need to stay small to one where I've embraced the value of my voice and presence. For a long time, I believed that not taking up too much air was the right way to go, but I've realized that staying small comes at a cost—it quiets our ideas and diminishes our worth. Through my experience hosting the Life Shift podcast, I've learned that taking up space is not just about being loud; it's about being authentic and allowing ourselves to be heard. So, if you’ve ever felt like you’re meant for more but are held back, let this episode be a gentle reminder that your voice matters and you have permission to take up space. Takeaways: It's completely okay to still be learning how to take up space in life. Staying small can have a significant cost, affecting how we value our ideas. Podcasting helped me learn to hold space for myself and embrace my own voice. Taking up space is a practice we can build into our everyday lives and routines. Everyone should remind themselves that their voice and presence truly matter in any situation. Giving yourself permission to take up space can transform how you engage with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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