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We explore why “no” feels dangerous for people pleasers and empaths, and how reclaiming it restores self-trust, nervous system regulation, and healthier relationships. Practical scripts, mindset shifts, and ways to handle pushback make setting boundaries simpler and kinder.
• why “no” is a complete sentence
• people-pleasing as a survival adaptation
• lies that say no needs approval
• boundaries versus negotiation
• predictable pushback and guilt trips
• no as protection for your yes
• nervous system strategies to pause and respond
• clear scripts for firm, kind refusals
• when no feels like loss during change
• relationships revealed by how others handle your no
• self-trust as the base for healthy love
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By Dr. DonnaSend us a text
We explore why “no” feels dangerous for people pleasers and empaths, and how reclaiming it restores self-trust, nervous system regulation, and healthier relationships. Practical scripts, mindset shifts, and ways to handle pushback make setting boundaries simpler and kinder.
• why “no” is a complete sentence
• people-pleasing as a survival adaptation
• lies that say no needs approval
• boundaries versus negotiation
• predictable pushback and guilt trips
• no as protection for your yes
• nervous system strategies to pause and respond
• clear scripts for firm, kind refusals
• when no feels like loss during change
• relationships revealed by how others handle your no
• self-trust as the base for healthy love
Thank you for listening and have a great day.
Support the show