How Speak Honest Became 100 Honest Conversations
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What happens when you stop rushing and start staying?
Have you ever looked back at your life and realized the things that changed you the most weren’t the flashy moments, but the quiet ones you almost gave up on? That’s the energy of this reflection. As we close out the year, I wanted to pause and look at what actually happens when you commit to honest conversations, even when nothing seems to be happening yet. This isn’t about overnight success or massive leaps. It’s about what grows when you keep showing up anyway.
The core idea behind 100 honest conversations
At its heart, Speak Honest was never about perfection. It was about truth. Real conversations about attachment, relationships, nervous systems, and the messy in-between moments most of us were taught to hide. What started as a simple college project slowly turned into something much bigger because the intention stayed the same. Create a space where women can tell the truth without shame, without pretending, and without watering themselves down. One conversation at a time, that intention compounded.
Why slow and honest work actually works
There’s a reason this approach sticks. Research in psychology shows that lasting change happens through repetition, safety, and consistency, not intensity or pressure. Our nervous systems learn through pattern and predictability, which is why slow, steady exposure to honest reflection creates real shifts over time. Attachment research also supports this. Secure attachment develops through repeated experiences of being seen, heard, and responded to, not grand gestures or quick fixes. When we allow ourselves to engage in honest conversations again and again, we’re literally rewiring what safety feels like in our bodies. That’s powerful stuff.
What it feels like when you stop rushing your growth
Letting yourself move slowly can feel uncomfortable at first. There’s often a moment of doubt where you wonder if you’re doing enough or if you’re falling behind. But then something softens. You start to feel more grounded. Less frantic. More trusting of your own pace. Instead of chasing change, you begin to notice it happening naturally. That’s usually when people realize they’re actually growing in ways they can feel, not just talk about.
The real benefits of honest, consistent conversations
When you commit to honesty over urgency, everything shifts. You stop repeating the same relationship patterns without understanding why. You become more regulated in conflict. You trust yourself more. You start choosing connection over chaos. Over time, those small shifts add up to deeper self respect, healthier relationships, and a sense of safety that doesn’t disappear the moment things get hard. That’s how real healing happens, and it’s why these conversations matter so much.
An invitation as we head into a new year
As we step into a new year, I want to offer this as a gentle invitation. You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You don’t need to rush your healing. You don’t need to have it all figured out. What you do need is honesty, consistency, and the willingness to stay when things feel quiet. If you’re curious what could change for you by having more honest conversations with yourself and others, maybe this is your sign to explore that a little deeper. We’re just getting started 🧡
