Eavesdrop with Ella

Say It with Your Chest: How to Stop Over-Apologizing and Start Owning Your Actions with Nicole Davis

• Ella Parlor • Season 2 • Episode 20

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Get ready for a candid conversation about apologizing on "Eavesdrop with Ella" as Nicole Davis, the bold voice behind "Still Won't Apologize," shares her journey from reactivity to radical responsibility. Dive into authentic communication, the importance of owning your feelings, and how to navigate the tricky terrain of cancel culture and forgiveness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to build stronger relationships and embrace unapologetic self-expression.

Highlights:

  • Media Influence: Nicole and Ella discuss how movies “Clueless,” “Legally Blonde,” and “What Women Want” impacted their careers. 
  • Overcoming Reactivity: Discover how to shift from impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses, fostering healthier communication.
  • The Power of Safe Spaces: Learn how creating judgment-free zones empowers authentic expression and deeper understanding.
  • Freedom & Responsibility: Explore the balance between freedom of speech and owning the impact of our words.
  • Embracing Authenticity: Nicole Davis shares her journey to unapologetic self-expression and how it transformed her life.
  • Self-Awareness: Being able to self-regulate and take responsibility for your feelings, emotions, and reactions to the words of others. 
  • Catholic Reconciliation & Act of Contrition: Why confession and apologizing alone are insufficient. 

Direct Quotes:
"If you are gonna say it, say it with your chest. Stand by it. Don't backpedal. There was a reason it needed to be said. There was a reason those words came out of your mouth." – Nicole 

"It wasn't until my mid-twenties that I realized, [being reactive] isn't good. I should be able to take it in, reflect, and ask, 'What's going on with them?' instead of adding more fuel to the fire." - Nicole

 "You're doing yourself and the people around you a disservice by not being authentically and unapologetically yourself. " – Nicole 

Themes: accountability, authenticity, communication skills, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, empathy, forgiveness, freedom of speech, Nicole Davis, personal growth, podcasts, reactivity, relationships, self-awareness, Still Won't Apologize, Catholicism

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