In this deeply moving episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy speaks with Esther Collas—film industry professional, writer, and advocate—whose powerful voice is helping to reshape how we understand trauma, resilience, and recovery. Esther shares her journey from experiencing sexual assault and enduring the challenges of the legal system, to finding healing through self-acceptance, storytelling, and the sea. Esther opens up about the realities survivors face both inside and outside t...
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In this deeply moving episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy speaks with Esther Collas—film industry professional, writer, and advocate—whose powerful voice is helping to reshape how we understand trauma, resilience, and recovery. Esther shares her journey from experiencing sexual assault and enduring the challenges of the legal system, to finding healing through self-acceptance, storytelling, and the sea. Esther opens up about the realities survivors face both inside and outside t...
132: The Cultural and Linguistic Evolution of the Word BOSSY
Full of Words
27 minutes
2 months ago
132: The Cultural and Linguistic Evolution of the Word BOSSY
In this episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue and CJ explore the history, cultural significance, and evolving perceptions of the word BOSSY. From its Dutch origins to modern interpretations, they examine how context, tone, and audience shape its meaning — and why it is more often directed at women than men. The discussion covers linguistic evolution, gendered language, and the power of words to influence identity and behavior from an early age. CJ and Sue also address how “bossy” intersec...
Full of Words
In this deeply moving episode of the Full of Words podcast, Sue Kennedy speaks with Esther Collas—film industry professional, writer, and advocate—whose powerful voice is helping to reshape how we understand trauma, resilience, and recovery. Esther shares her journey from experiencing sexual assault and enduring the challenges of the legal system, to finding healing through self-acceptance, storytelling, and the sea. Esther opens up about the realities survivors face both inside and outside t...
