Apology Loop: A Poem About People-Pleasing, Trauma & Self-Worth

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Unspoken

Kate

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There are some experiences that live in the body long after words fail. This podcast is for those stories. Unspoken is a raw, unfiltered exploration of trauma, survival, and the weight of what we carry. Through spoken word poetry, I give voice to the things often left unsaid—childhood wounds, mental illness, the scars of nursing, and the vicarious trauma that lingers long after we leave the bedside. These are not easy stories. But they are real. And if you’ve ever felt like no one understands, I hope you find something here that makes you feel less alone.

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Apology Loop: A Poem About People-Pleasing, Trauma & Self-Worth

Unspoken

1 minute 54 seconds

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Apology Loop: A Poem About People-Pleasing, Trauma & Self-Worth

If “I’m sorry” slips out of your mouth before you even know you’ve said it — this episode is for you.

Apology Loop is a spoken word piece about the survival habit of over-apologizing: the way we shrink ourselves to stay safe, make others comfortable, and disappear before we cause disappointment.

This poem explores people-pleasing, shame, trauma responses, and the lifelong work of learning to take up space. It’s for anyone who grew up believing that being quiet, small, or “easy” was the only way to be loved.

Listen if you’ve ever apologized for existing, for speaking, for needing, or for simply being human — and if you’re ready to practice saying something different.

Music: Chord Left by Agnes Obel

Written: October 21, 2025