Things are speeding up in the podcast world – content is king but human interaction and unedited, unfiltered realism is slowly but surely fading into background. Fear not, however – the good stuff is still out there, and it seems to be getting all the more revealing; we’ll try to keep you up to date.
There’s a certain kind of podcast that doesn’t necessarily care about being a polished product in the traditional sense – it doesn’t simply chase statistics, nor over-explain itself, nor wrap every thought up neatly before progressing. Instead, it sits confidently in the space where most people usually pause – that space that exists just before we say the thing we’re actually thinking.
Say It Anyway with Corey Proffitt-Boyd belongs firmly in that space.
“People don’t just experience life, they experience life while imagining everybody else’s reaction to it. And that’s really exhausting.
People delete posts they actually like, because it didn’t get enough engagement, and that’s really sad. Imagine cooking your favourite meal, looking around the room, and then throwing it in the garbage because not enough people clapped. That’s basically what social media has turned us into.”
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Built around a fairly simple idea – that of the split-second filter that stops people from being honest – each episode of the Say It Anyway Podcast opens up that filter a little, exploring the thoughts we edit, the emotions we downplay, and the quiet internal conversations that rarely make it into everyday life. It’s reflective, grounded, and often unexpectedly comforting in its honesty.
The appeal and depth of this podcast, in its careful balancing of humour and heartfelt, refreshing honesty and realism, is not in any big dramatic revelations or actions, but rather, in the small, recognisable truths you’ll find scattered throughout each episode.
In its short time online, Say It Anyway has established itself as a distinct and comforting voice, with a brilliantly catchy jingle, and a host whom instantly welcomes and subsequently captivates and calms. The show has reached thousands of listeners, earned hundreds of five-star ratings, and is rightfully growing from strength to strength with each new upload.
From the recent episode Fix You Ads, we learn about the problem with most local adverts – what they miss, what they lack, and how this relates to us in every day life. Then for the prior episode The Filter We Leave Behind, Corey digs deeper into the inter-personal social experiences and connections that make up our worlds.
That ability to seamlessly switch from business to introspection and relationships is subtle but impressive, and you’ll find yourself enthralled in these short, often sub-five-minute podcast segments, with one episode flowing smoothly into the next, and swiftly consuming your evening as you remember the value of being true to yourself, even testing the true limits of friendship, acquaintances, and your own self-empowerment.
Balancing simple but striking statements about the self and the mindset that drives our daily decisions, with talk that feels a little spiritual somehow, and beautifully genuine in its vulnerability, Corey quickly and often shines light on things you’re likely to have felt – grabbing attention in a cool, collected fashion, by relaying encounters and thoughts you’ve no doubt had yourself, and by flipping the script on how that whole situation could have gone if you’d only had the confidence to say what you were really thinking.
It’s insightful, thought-provoking, and engaging – an enjoyable listen, but one that rewards you, feels both poetic and personal; like a private voice note from a close friend, who also happens to be an interpersonal guru or life coach.
In short, this is one self-help podcast worth subscribing to, and that much is clear from the sheer number of listeners who already have. No more than ten minutes at a time – this podcast fits nicely into your daily commute, your evening unwind, or your essential moments of distraction from admin. Stop Apologising for Your Joy is an absolute highlight, an inspiring personal favourite, but there’s plenty before and after from the Say It Anyway Podcast that’s a pleasure to lean into.
Find Say It Anyway with Corey Proffitt Boyd on Apple, Facebook, Spotify & their Website.
