Whether you want to ask your ride share driver to adjust the temperature in the car or you want to say no to an invitation without sounding rude, it's tough to speak up sometimes. Fortunately, Elaine Lin Hering has some great guidance that can empower you to use your voice. Elaine is a communication skills expert and the author of Unlearning Silence. Some of the things she talks about are why we struggle to speak, strategies for finding the best words, and how to find the courage to get your needs met. Links & Resources ElaineLinHering.com Unlearning Silence Instagram — @elainelinhering Offers From Our Sponsors AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ASPCA Pet Insurance — To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/stronger ButcherBox — Celebrate Father's Day by going to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code STRONGER60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus get an added bonus of $60 off of your annual membership. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — [email protected] Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices