You’re Allowed to Say It Out Loud: Overcoming the Urge to Self-Censor in Your Outdoor Storytelling

Have you been censoring yourself? 🤔If you've ever softened your language, felt imposter syndrome, or kept quiet when you had a message screaming inside of you, buckle up for a pep talk.We're breaking down 5 common self-censorship blocks in adventure storytelling and how to break through them, including:“I don’t have a good ending yet.”“I’m afraid I’ll change my mind later.”"I need to soften my language first.”“I don’t think society is ready to talk about this.”“An expert could share this better than I can.”Angie shares how our volunteer Trailblazers are using their voices for change, and offers experiments so you can practice what she calls "using your outside voice."Ready to use your voice for the cause? Join us for Trailtober, an October trail challenge to spend more time outdoors while supporting other girls and women!https://www.classy.org/campaign/trailtober-2025/c718566Or, submit a personal essay for Field Notes, our episodes featuring your stories about how nature changed you. Email [email protected] with your topic idea.Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app!You can help us close the gender gap outdoors and beyond:⁠Become a Trailblazer⁠.Get the storytelling and fundraising skills to make an impact on the sport you love.Check out the ⁠Summit Scholarship Foundation⁠.Share this episode with a friend or family member.Make sure you subscribe to the See Her Outside Podcast so you don’t miss a story!