Jan 28 2025 8 mins
In this episode of Our Healing Network, host Emily discusses the importance of learning to say no for those stretched too thin or caught in people-pleasing traps. She explains how saying no is vital for avoiding burnout, trauma healing, therapy, and self-care. Despite recording only audio due to being sick, Emily emphasizes the criticality of setting boundaries, sharing insights from psychologists like Dr. Dana Gionta
and Dr. Brené Brown. She provides practical strategies, like the 'no sandwich,' to help listeners decline requests kindly but firmly. Additionally, Emily highlights how saying no helps rewire the brain, improves self-respect, reduces stress, and creates room for activities that truly matter. She challenges listeners to start small by saying no to one unfulfilling task this week and observing the effects.