Ep 69: How to Speak Up + Still Have People Like You

<p>“My girlfriends have been complaining about weight gain during quarantine. I think they look great! But it makes me so uncomfortable because I’m a larger size than any of them. I know they don’t mean it, but it makes me self-conscious when they judge their own smaller bodies in front of me. Do you have any advice for how to bring this up without making it awkward?”</p> <p>Let’s talk about The Compliment Sandwich for handling delicate conversations with aplomb.</p> <p>Links in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-49-an-open-letter-on-opinion-culture/id1461008135?i=1000467404770" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 49: An Open Letter on Opinion Culture</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083942NT7/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My puzzle mat</a></li> </ul> <p>PS Since recording this episode we had an incredible conversation about shaming on IG Stories which you can find pinned <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrushford/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@HilaryRushford</a>.</p> <p>Please come leave a voice memo at <a href= "https://deanstreetsociety.com/podvip/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">HilaryRushford.com/podvip</a> to submit suggestions, Q’s or topics for upcoming episodes!</p>