How many times have you said "I'm just" this week? I'd put money on it being more than you think.

After ten years of creating podcasts I've cut more of these little words out of episodes than I could ever count, and in this Pod Shot I'm on my soapbox about them. They're tiny, you barely notice you're saying them, and they're doing far more damage than you'd imagine.

I talk about what they're really telling the person listening to you, why I think they're part of the reason there are so few top podcasts hosted by women, and what to say instead (it isn't what you'd expect). Plus a quick thing to try today that might make you wince a bit.

It's three minutes, press play.

New Pod Shot every weekday, and you can come and find me on Instagram and TikTok: @lynsaymakeswaves