As a communication professor for 20 years, I firmly believe that the conversations we avoid are often the ones that matter most. That’s why I created the Communication Compass podcast: a space where we explore the courage it takes to speak up, set boundaries, and show up more fully in every part of life—whether it’s in your workplace, your family, your relationships, or even your doctor’s office.

Each episode is built to feel like a conversation with a trusted friend, coach, or mentor. No jargon. No judgment. Just honest, research-informed guidance and stories to help you navigate the messy, meaningful work of communication, healing, and growth.

Recent Episodes You’ll Love:

• "Say What You Need to Say: How to Have Hard Conversations Without Losing Yourself"
  — Tools, scripts, and real-world examples for speaking up at work, with family, or in medical settings.

• "Rest Is Not Lazy: Reclaiming Rest as a Radical Act of Healing"
  — A deep dive into how rest supports mental health, productivity, and nervous system regulation.

• "The Strength in Asking: How to Ask for Help Without Guilt or Shame"
  — Why we struggle to ask for support—and how to change that story.

• "Escaping the Gaslight: Recognizing Manipulation and Taking Back Your Power"
  — Understanding gaslighting, rebuilding trust in yourself, and healing from emotional manipulation.

• "Listening to Your Gut: What Is Your Body Telling You?"
  — Reconnecting with your intuition and somatic wisdom after stress or trauma.

Whether you’re a company looking to foster better communication and mental health at work, a healthcare team navigating burnout and empathy fatigue, a university creating space for student voice, or someone just trying to trust yourself again, you’re welcome here.

This podcast is here to remind you:
You don’t have to do it alone.
You can speak clearly and calmly, even when it’s hard.
And the next step forward might be just one conversation away.