You Are Allowed to Take Up Space
Episode 1 of the Sunny Side Up podcast, hosted by Olivia Janelle Lorek, titled "You Are Allowed to Take Up Space" was published on January 6, 2026 and runs 6 minutes.
January 6, 2026 ·6m · Sunny Side Up
Summary
So many people aren’t afraid of being seen —they’re afraid of what happens after they’re seen.Taking up space isn’t about being louder or more aggressive.It’s about allowing yourself to exist fully, without apology.In this episode, we talk about:Why shrinking feels safer than being visibleHow conditioning teaches us to minimize ourselvesThe real cost of staying quietWhat it actually means to take up space with calm authorityYou’re not too much.You were just taught to be smaller than you are.
Episode Description
So many people aren’t afraid of being seen —
they’re afraid of what happens after they’re seen.
Taking up space isn’t about being louder or more aggressive.
It’s about allowing yourself to exist fully, without apology.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why shrinking feels safer than being visible
How conditioning teaches us to minimize ourselves
The real cost of staying quiet
What it actually means to take up space with calm authority
You’re not too much.
You were just taught to be smaller than you are.
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