Say It Anyway with Corey Proffitt-Boyd

Episódios

• Calendar Tops, Comic and Santy Claws: Small Town Sayings That Warm the Heart 02.06.2026 7min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd reflects on the charming, often humorous mispronunciations and unique family words he grew up with in Kentucky—"calendar top," "comic" cleaner, "warsh," and "Santy Claws." These words are framed not as mistakes but as treasured remnants of family, culture, and memory that keep loved ones present long after they're gone.
• You're Allowed to Be You — Stop Asking Permission 30.05.2026 7min

  Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores why so many of us hide our true selves and live under the imagined supervision of the "committee." He shares personal stories—from growing up gay in a small town to wearing a hair system—and offers a clear message: you don’t need permission or approval to be who you are. The episode encourages listeners to stop apologizing for harmless joys, embrace authenticity, and stop shrinking for others. It’s a call to live openly, take up space, and say what you believe—right now, just as you are.
• The Waiting Room Olympics: The Art of Awkwardness 28.05.2026 8min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd humorously explores the everyday awkwardness of waiting rooms—seat selection, accidental eye contact, stale magazines, chatty neighbors, restless kids, and the panic of low battery. Under the jokes he finds a deeper point: waiting rooms are one of the few places where strangers briefly share the weight of uncertainty, reminding us of our common humanity.
• The Knock at the Door: Small-Town Hospitality and Hidden Boundaries 27.05.2026 8min

  Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd remembers the awkward, unexpected visits of small-town life — the sudden knock, the pressure to be hospitable, and how privacy once signaled rudeness. He explores how those habits shaped emotional boundaries and the mixed feelings they left behind. Then he contrasts that world with modern adulthood, where unexpected calls feel intrusive and loneliness is quieter, arguing for a balance between connection and personal boundaries, while showing love.
• Stop Apologizing for Your Joy 24.05.2026 9min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd examines why people feel embarrassed to openly enjoy things, exploring influences from small-town judgment to social media and learned defenses like sarcasm and humor. He encourages listeners to reclaim sincerity, accept comfort and joy without apology, and practice softness and vulnerability as a path to healing.
• Burnt Burgers & Blue Kool-Aid: The Real Heart of Holiday Cookouts 23.05.2026 10min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd reflects on the chaotic, funny, and tender world of holiday cookouts—burnt burgers, family characters, quiet tensions, and kids running barefoot—showing how those imperfect gatherings in small working-class towns became treasured memories. The episode explores nostalgia, sacrifice, and the ways ordinary moments take on lasting meaning, urging listeners to reach out to loved ones and cherish the people who made those days special.
• Did You Eat? The Southern Language of Love 20.05.2026 11min

  This episode explores how many Southern families express love through actions, humor, and food rather than direct words, and how those expressions can be misunderstood.It reflects on generational coping—how survival, resilience, and wit replaced emotional language for older relatives—and how recognizing that changes our view of those who raised us.Ultimately, the host reminds listeners that imperfect, awkward, or loud love that consistently shows up is still love worth appreciating.
• Why Americans Are Choosing Cannabis Over Alcohol 16.05.2026 12min

  This episode explores the growing shift from alcohol to cannabis across generations, examining how stress, mental health, loneliness, and changing ideas of wellness are reshaping drinking culture. Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd shares personal experience and asks why people are seeking gentler forms of relief, urging compassion and deeper questions about how society copes with modern life.
• I'm Fine (But I'm Not): The Hidden Weight of Pretending 12.05.2026 7min

  This episode explores the quiet exhaustion of people who say "I'm fine" while carrying emotional burdens, and the ways we edit our lives to appear okay. Host Corey Proffitt-Boyd urges honesty, normalizes therapy and messy healing, and encourages listeners to reach out, listen, and stop performing… so real connection and recovery can begin.
• The Love Doesn't Leave - Mother’s Day Is Different For Everyone 10.05.2026 8min

  On this Mother's Day episode of Say It Anyway, Corey Proffittt-Boyd explores the complex emotions of celebrating, missing, and remembering mothers. He honors the quiet sacrifices parents make, describes how grief often appears in small moments, and suggests love changes form rather than disappears. Whether you are celebrating or grieving, the episode offers comfort and a reminder that a mother's love leaves lasting traces in who we become.
• When Growth Gets Lonely: The Messy Middle of Change 09.05.2026 9min

  This episode explores why personal growth often feels lonely, showing how awareness sparks change long before the outside world catches up.It discusses the grief of leaving old identities and relationships, the difference between loneliness and solitude, and how quiet seasons rebuild your sense of self into lasting peace.
• You Don't Have to Be Everything to Everyone 05.05.2026 5min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd explores the pressure to perform for others and the slow compromises that make us lose ourselves. He urges listeners to pause before saying yes, practice honest choices, and choose authenticity over constant approval to find peace and clarity.
• Say It Anyway: The Filter We Live Behind 03.05.2026 4min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd hosts Say It Anyway, a podcast about the split-second filter that stops us from saying what we truly feel. This episode explores how we learn to edit ourselves, the lonely thoughts we keep inside, and how honest words can create real connection. Listeners are invited to practice honesty—first with themselves, then with others—and to learn the difference between being reckless and being real as a path to growth, connection, and a healthier life.
• Fix Your Ads: The 4 Reasons Local Ads Fail 02.05.2026 5min

  Corey Proffitt-Boyd explains why most local ads fail—missing a hook, emotional connection, a clear offer, or a direct action—and shows a simple, repeatable formula to fix them. Learn practical examples and quick steps to create ads that stop the scroll, create urgency, and drive real calls and bookings.