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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

Small Words, Big Shifts: How Gentle Language Transforms Your Life with Sylvia Plester-Silk

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What if the words you use every day are quietly working against you? In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk uncovers the hidden impact of self-talk on your brain, your body, and your overall well-being — and why most of us are holding ourselves to an unfair double standard without even realizing it. Key Takeaways: The words you use about yourself have a real physiological effect A simple language shift can move you from stress to calm There's a powerful alternative to "I can't" you may not have considered How you speak to yourself affects the people around you too Small changes in language can create surprisingly big results

What if the words you use every day are quietly working against you? In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk uncovers the hidden impact of self-talk on your brain, your body, and your overall well-being — and why most of us are holding ourselves to an unfair double standard without even realizing it. Key Takeaways: • The words you use about yourself have a real physiological effect • A simple language shift can move you from stress to calm • There’s a powerful alternative to ”I can’t” you may not have considered • How you speak to yourself affects the people around you too • Small changes in language can create surprisingly big results

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