Ep. 043 - "Unlearning Silence" with Elaine Lin Hering

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Hacking the Patriarchy

Raven O'Neal

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Hacking the Patriarchy, hosted by Raven O’Neal, is the essential how-to podcast for breaking barriers. Each week, Raven delivers bold, candid conversations on gender equity, social justice, and personal empowerment, offering actionable strategies for professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. With diverse voices and expert insights, this podcast helps listeners navigate systemic obstacles, challenge patriarchal norms, and drive meaningful personal, professional, and societal impact. Tune in weekly for practical tools and inspiration to hack our way to a better future for all.

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Ep. 043 - "Unlearning Silence" with Elaine Lin Hering

Hacking the Patriarchy

58 minutes 18 seconds

4 months ago

Ep. 043 - "Unlearning Silence" with Elaine Lin Hering

In this powerful episode, Raven O’Neal sits down with Elaine Lin Hering, recovering attorney, author, and expert in communication, to discuss her book, "Unlearning Silence."

Together, they explore the deeply personal and societal layers that shape our ability (or inability) to speak up. From the influence of identity and culture to the challenges of parenting while unlearning generational silence, Elaine shares honest reflections and actionable strategies for reclaiming your voice.

Whether you’ve ever bitten your tongue in a meeting or struggled to express your needs at home, this conversation will challenge and empower you to reexamine what you’ve learned about silence and what’s possible when you start speaking up.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Elaine Lin Hering is a recovering attorney turned author.
The book 'Unlearning Silence' addresses the challenges of speaking up.
Silence can be a learned behavior influenced by identity and environment.
Understanding one's values is crucial for effective communication.
Asking oneself, "What do I think? What do I need?" fosters self-awareness.
Parenting involves modeling the use of one's voice for children.
Experimentation is key to unlearning silence and finding one's voice.
It's important to recognize the power dynamics in conversations.
The journey of unlearning silence is ongoing and requires effort.
Everyone has the potential to change and evolve their voice.

DISCUSSION TIMELINE

04:11 The Journey to Unlearning Silence
07:06 Navigating Group Dynamics and Personal Agency1
0:20 The Structure of the Book and Its Evolution
12:56 Understanding Layers of Identity
16:11 Finding Your Voice and Values
18:51 The Process of Change and Self-Discovery
22:10 The Long Journey of Writing the Book
30:59 The Journey of Self-Evolution
34:13 Embracing Change in Relationships
37:03 Asking for What You Need
40:17 The Cost of Silence
44:20 Living Intentionally and Experimentation
47:41 Parenting and Unlearning Silence
53:39 Practical Hacks for Empowerment

CONNECT WITH ELAINE

Buy Elaine's book, "Unlearning Silence" elainelinhering.com/book/

Elaine's Website: elainelinhering.com/

Elaine on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elainelinhering/