Free speech isn't just a political issue. It's a mental health issue.

And you talk about this in your book as well, of course, which I love to read, you know,

that words are violence or, you know, silence is violence. It's what an anxiety-provoking way to live

your life, right? To think that heaven forbid, if I say the wrong words, it's like running someone

over with my car, or if I hear the wrong words, it's like somebody, you know, hitting me and

threatening my existence. And as you said, it's kind of weaponizing this, you know, victim status.

What do you say to people that speak up and do get pushback from people?

Welcome back to the Dr. Phil podcast. Joining me is Dr. Chloe Carmichael. People refer to her as Dr. Chloe. Like

myself, she's trained in clinical psychology. She is a USA Today best-selling author and really

one of the most trusted voices on emotional wellness and mental strength. She's taught at major

universities and consulted for global law firms. She's taught at major universities and consulted for global

law firms. She's been featured everywhere from the New York Times to Vanity Fair, ABC Nightline, Rolling Stone.

She's written a book that really is kind of right up my alley. The book is, can I say that?

Why free speech matters and how to use it fearlessly.

And I got to say, this is part wake-up call and part survival guide.

And in it, Dr. Chloe argues that cancel culture thrives when good people stay silent.

And she's got the tools to help you really feel comfortable speaking up,

staying grounded, and how to build stronger relationships in the process.

Because I promise you, you're not the only one that feels the way you feel.

And you never know that

until you actually venture out. And Dr. Chloe believes that free speech isn't just a political issue.

It's a mental health issue. And her book shows how using your voice isn't just empowering.

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