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Do you ever find yourself quietly hoping someone will read your mind? Maybe you wish your partner would ask before inviting the whole family to stay at your house. Or your friend would notice you're running out of social battery. Or your coworkers would magically realize you can't take on one more thing. Instead of speaking up, you stay quiet, stuff down your frustration, and wonder if asking for what you need would make you selfish, rude, or just... a lot.
In this episode, I'm sharing expressing your wants and needs isn't just "nice," it's your ethical duty. You'll learn why asking for support actually strengthens relationships, how to stop feeling guilty for taking up space, and my simple four-step "Velvet Glove" technique for asking for what you want with kindness, confidence, and zero bulldozing. If traditional assertiveness advice has always given you the ick, this episode is for you.
Coach With Sarah
Sarah offers a 6-month nervous system coaching program for humans who are neurodivergent, sensitive, and highly creative. Learn to rewire your brain for calm, load up your stress toolkit, and address the root causes of overwhelm . To learn more and get started, schedule your free consult or email [email protected].
By Sarah Maurer4.9
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Do you ever find yourself quietly hoping someone will read your mind? Maybe you wish your partner would ask before inviting the whole family to stay at your house. Or your friend would notice you're running out of social battery. Or your coworkers would magically realize you can't take on one more thing. Instead of speaking up, you stay quiet, stuff down your frustration, and wonder if asking for what you need would make you selfish, rude, or just... a lot.
In this episode, I'm sharing expressing your wants and needs isn't just "nice," it's your ethical duty. You'll learn why asking for support actually strengthens relationships, how to stop feeling guilty for taking up space, and my simple four-step "Velvet Glove" technique for asking for what you want with kindness, confidence, and zero bulldozing. If traditional assertiveness advice has always given you the ick, this episode is for you.
Coach With Sarah
Sarah offers a 6-month nervous system coaching program for humans who are neurodivergent, sensitive, and highly creative. Learn to rewire your brain for calm, load up your stress toolkit, and address the root causes of overwhelm . To learn more and get started, schedule your free consult or email [email protected].

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