Why You Should Say the Thing You’re Afraid to Say | Leslie John

Eric Zimmer talks with Leslie John about why we often default to holding back and how opening up can build trust and deepen relationships. They explore the hidden costs of staying silent, why we overestimate the risks of speaking up, and practical ways to weigh the benefits of revealing more of ourselves. The conversation covers how validation makes difficult conversations more productive, why sharing feelings instead of arguing facts reduces conflict, and how revealing wisely is a skill anyone can strengthen with practice.