We often believe we need to speak to be heard. But sometimes, silence is the most powerful voice we have.
In this episode, Najwa explores five moments where choosing not to speak is not weakness, but self-respect. Whether you're being dismissed, unfairly accused, or stuck in spaces where your words are used against you, this episode teaches you how to reclaim your power without saying a word.
You don’t owe everyone a response. You owe yourself peace.
Timestamps & Show Notes:
00:00 – When dismissal becomes normal: how silence protects you
01:07 – Why responding isn’t always empowering
03:09 – 5 times when silence speaks louder than words
04:47 – #1: When you're being devalued, dismissed, or insulted
07:20 – The emotional cost of tolerating the silent treatment
10:19 – What happens when words are used to chip away at you
12:01 – The moment you stop defending yourself
14:48 – “If it’s not your poop, don’t clean it up” (therapy wisdom)
17:05 – Why you don’t need to defend your goodness anymore
18:04 – #2: When you're accused of something you didn’t do
22:13 – #3: When your words don’t have a safe space to land
25:12 – How to protect yourself in unsafe emotional environments
27:39 – #4: When you don’t know what to say, pause instead of proving
30:19 – Don’t confuse people by staying in confusion
31:27 – #5: When it’s not your story to share, walk away from gossip
34:52 – Hold yourself to the same standard you want from others
37:12 – Recap of the 5 moments when silence is the answer