This is My Voice

Comfortable Complacency: When Settling Feels Safer Than Striving

Ever caught yourself saying, “I’m fine” when you know you’re just… stuck? Yeah, this one’s for you.
In this episode of This Is My Voice, we’re talking about that quiet trap so many of us fall into; comfortable complacency. The space between “I’m okay with this” and “I stopped trying a while ago.” 
We’ll discuss how comfort can disguise itself as contentment, why we stay in situations that no longer challenge us, and what it actually takes to start wanting more again.
So, grab your coffee, your self-awareness, and maybe that little voice that’s been whispering “you were meant for more.” It’s time to have an honest conversation about what happens when we stop striving.

We Don’t Know How to Argue Anymore

When did every disagreement turn into a declaration of war? Somewhere between “I see it differently” and “you’re cancelled,” we lost the art of having actual conversations.In this episode, I’m breaking down why we’ve collectively forgotten how to argue like grown-ups. From algorithm-fuelled outrage to our obsession with being right, we’ll talk about how nuance got replaced by noise, and what it might take to bring curiosity back into the chat.So, grab your coffee and let's go there. Let’s talk about the chaos of comment sections, the death of nuance, and why compassionate discourse deserves a comeback.

A Little Breathing Room

This week’s episode is short, simple, and from the heart. This Is My Voice is shifting fully to a bi-weekly schedule.In this mini catch-up, I share why this new rhythm matters, how slowing down actually strengthens creativity, and why rest isn’t the absence of momentum, but what keeps it alive.Take this as your reminder to breathe a little deeper, to take your time, and to let things bloom at their own pace. New episodes every two weeks; same voice, gentler rhythm.

Reality Check

We’ve all been there: scrolling through someone else’s big moment and suddenly feeling like our own lives are behind schedule. Comparison sneaks in quietly, and it steals our joy, and reality.Together, we’ll break down why comparison is so persuasive, how it tricks us into chasing lives we don’t even want, and what it takes to reclaim our own pace.

Healing Is Not Linear

We like to imagine healing as a straight line; from broken to whole, from pain to peace. But the truth is far less tidy. Healing loops. It gives us good days that feel like progress and hard days that feel like failure.In this episode, I share why backslides don’t erase growth, but are part of its rhythm.Listen in, then join the conversation in the Spotify poll: Do you believe healing can ever be a straight line, or do backslides tell us something important about growth?Read the companion post on silenthings.com.

The Myth of Balance:

We’ve all been told to chase work-life balance. It’s supposed to be the secret to feeling whole, rested, and in control. But what if balance isn’t the answer at all? What if chasing it is the very thing leaving us exhausted and guilty?In this episode, I share why I believe balance is a myth, how the pursuit of it fuels burnout, and what we can embrace instead. Listen in, then join the conversation by answering the poll question: Do you believe work-life balance actually exists, or is it a myth we’ve been sold?

Rest Is a Form of Resistance

You’re not lazy. You’re tired. And no, they are not the same thing.In this episode of This Is My Voice, Lora Tia serves a hot and honest, truth: rest is more than self-care; it’s rebellion. Especially in a world that worships burnout and applauds over-functioning.Listen now and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Welcome to TIMV: The Mic Drops Here

Welcome to This Is My Voice, a podcast for the ones who carry too much, and speak too rarely. I am Lora Tia, and this isn’t just another feel-good show. We’re peeling back the layers, one honest conversation at a time.This trailer is your invitation, and reminder that your voice has power, even when it trembles.New episodes drop biweekly. Hit follow. It’s time to take up space!