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If You Weren’t Afraid

If You Weren’t Afraid

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 What would you say if you weren’t afraid? This podcast explores the untold stories—the moments we hide, the truths we bury, and the pain we carry alone. Through raw, anonymous storytelling, If You Weren’t Afraid dives into the vulnerability of being human: the joy, the chaos, the grief, and the resilience that shape us. Trigger Warning: This podcast includes discussions of sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. These are stories that deserve to be told. For those who have felt unseen, unheard, or afraid to speak—this is for you.If You Weren't Afraid Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Ring, The Promise, and The Shame

    The Ring, The Promise, and The Shame
    Feb 10 2025

    At eleven years old, I stood under an altar in a white lace dress, received a ring, and pledged myself to a promise I didn’t fully understand.

    This is the story of how a single question from a friend shattered my perception, how a comment in a car made me question everything, and how I slowly unraveled the fear, control, and shame that had been woven into my understanding of myself.


    Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of religious influence, purity culture, and the impact of shame-based teachings around sexuality. Listener discretion is advised.
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    7 mins
  • Releasing Control

    Releasing Control
    Feb 6 2025

    It’s hard to release control when you’ve learned that survival means standing on your own. But what happens when someone steps in, ready to hold you, protect you, and take care of you? This is the story of falling in love, leaning in, pulling back, and learning—after 14 years—to finally let go.
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    5 mins
  • The Earliest Choice I Ever Made: A Memory or a Dream?

    The Earliest Choice I Ever Made: A Memory or a Dream?
    Nov 26 2024

    It wasn’t just a memory—it was a dream. Or maybe something else entirely. Floating on a cloud, caught between two worlds, I had to make a choice. It wasn’t the first time I felt the weight of deciding, but it’s the earliest I can remember. Some feelings stay with you, even when the moment fades.
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    3 mins
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