Straight Forward Conversations

About Straight Forward Conversations

A podcast where we embrace the challenging terrain of tricky conversations, where honesty meets empathy, and vulnerability meets strength. Join me as we peel back the layers of our lives, delving into the uncomfortable and awkward conversations we'd rather not have. I've been there, where it's easier to avoid a conversation than front up and communicate it. And ultimately, it has cost me; friends, romantic relationships, family members, professional contacts, the list goes on. What I have learned though, is that no matter where you are at in your life, how old you are, what job or work you do, there will always, always, be uncomfortable conversations to be had. We can choose if we continue to avoid them, or to find a way to have them. Let's discover a new perspective on having these conversations. Let's uncover what it takes to get past the uncomfortable icky part, to the end result of clarity, learning and growth, whatever that might look like. Let's grow through what we go through and turn the awkward conversations into straight forward ones!

Publisher

Helen Sarah

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jan 2024

Latest episode

1 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Estate Planning

   Talking about death and dying is never easy, but this episode invites listeners to start those hard conversations early so loved ones are spared confusion, conflict and messy legal battles later. Drawing on real-life stories of contested wills, complex family dynamics and poorly structured estate plans, it explores what can go wrong when wishes aren't clearly documented and communicated. The discussion then turns practical, outlining how to choose an executor, clarify who receives what, plan for everything from online accounts to investments, and keep documents updated as life changes. Listeners are encouraged to "start with the end in mind," talk openly with partners and family, and even spell out funeral preferences, so that when death comes, what remains is clarity, care and as little additional pain as possible.

2. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Airing Grievances

   In this episode, we explore the art of airing grievances—how to voice frustrations without blame, communicate openly, and create genuine resolution instead of false peace. From understanding the fears that keep us silent to learning how tone, vulnerability, and self-awareness can transform hard conversations, this discussion unpacks what it means to speak up with honesty and empathy. Ultimately, it's about choosing clarity over pretence and growth over quiet resentment.

3. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Things Unsaid

   In this episode, Things Unsaid, we explore the delicate balance between speaking up and staying silent — and how this choice reveals our emotional intelligence, courage, and vulnerability. Through relatable stories and reflections, the episode delves into the moments we hold our tongue out of fear, care, or timing, and when silence becomes a quiet burden of regret. From personal relationships to professional settings, it challenges listeners to examine their intentions, trust, and communication habits, so they can find wisdom in when to speak — and when not to.

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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