If December has you saying yes to things you don’t want, don’t have the capacity for, or don’t even LIKE… this episode is going to feel like pure relief.
Today’s conversation is all about the tiny word that sends women into a full-body panic: no. Not because we’re incapable — but because we’ve been conditioned our whole lives to be agreeable, helpful, reliable, and the one who “just makes it happen.”
But here’s the thing most women don’t realize:
You don’t burn out because you can’t handle things. You burn out because you say yes from pressure instead of presence.
Inside this episode, you’ll hear a real, grounded breakdown of:
why saying no feels so emotionally loaded for high-achieving women
the subtle difference between a pressure-yes and a presence-yes
how conditioning, guilt, and nervous system activation create automatic yes’s
simple, real-life scripts you can use without spiraling
how to stop abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable
This episode is honest, compassionate, a little spicy — and it will help you protect your peace in one of the busiest months of the year.
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