Are safe spaces really safe? | Ownself Pandai Pandai Ep 7

Everyone talks about “safe spaces.” But what do they actually look like in real life?

In this episode, we unpack boundaries, burnout, and what it really means to show up for people — without losing yourself in the process.

From friendships to the workplace to online spaces, we talk about how to build genuine safe spaces, communicate with empathy, and protect your peace (yes, without trauma dumping at lunch). Because a safe space isn’t just about comfort, it’s about trust.

0:00 Intro
0:42 What is a safe space?
2:26 Have you mislabelled a safe space?
5:00 Why we all want safe spaces
6:50 Different safe spaces in different phases in life
8:05 Safe spaces in work
10:35 Red flags for safe spaces in the workplace
15:00 How can you as an employee, make a safe space at work?
19:10 Making space for friends but also respecting boundaries
20:45 Every day also same problem how?
24:00 Intermission
28:54 You’re human, not a robot therapist
29:20 Who’s responsible to create a safe space at home?
33:47 Why is social media so toxic and no longer a ‘safe space”
35:07 Does anonymity create a safe space?
37:50 Third spaces
39:05 What is your third space?
40:50 How to find your third space
43:48 1 action you can take to be a safer person for someone else
48:50 Closing thoughts & Outro

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