Over This Should
Welcome to Over This Should, the podcast where we ditch societal expectations, challenge the "shoulds" holding women back, and embrace life on your own terms. Hosted by Pamela Meadows, this empowering series features inspiring conversations, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you set boundaries, boost confidence, and live authentically.
Designed for women ready to step into their power, Over This Should covers topics like self-love, emotional intelligence, navigating relationships, and achieving personal and professional growth. Whether you’re redefining success, balancing life’s demands, or seeking inspiration, this podcast provides the tools and support you need to create a fulfilling, unapologetic life.
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Over This Should
When Speaking Up Feels Like a Risk: Feminism, DEI, and Still Finding My Voice in 2025
In today's episode, I'm getting real about something I've been wrestling with: how do you raise your voice for what’s right without alienating the people you want to reach?
This episode is not a perfectly polished TED Talk. It's messy. It's real. It’s the tug-of-war between anger and hope. Between truth and fear. And if you’ve ever felt like your passion might make you "too much," this one’s for you.
Key Topics We Cover:
- The truth behind the Arlington National Cemetery website changes
- The 2025 crackdown on DEI language in federal grants and public universities
- Why being “palatable” can sometimes be a trap
- How to find your voice—and your power—when the world wants you quiet
- Balancing righteous anger with the desire for connection and change
Quotes to Remember:
“You can be kind and disruptive. You can love people and still hold them accountable. Truth doesn’t require you to whisper.”
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