Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing: How to Say No Without Guilt (and Set Boundaries That Actually Stick)
Wed Aug 06 2025
Do you ever say yes when your whole being wants to say no? If you’ve found yourself exhausted, stretched too thin, or quietly burnt out while trying to be everything for everyone, this conversation is for you.
This episode is an invitation to honor your time, energy, and values without guilt. I’m sharing why setting boundaries is so hard (it’s not your fault!), how people-pleasing is wired into your nervous system, and practical ways to start saying no with more clarity and kindness.
On this episode of the FLO into Health podcast, I talk about:
The hidden survival patterns that make it hard to say no
How loose boundaries drain your energy and health
Simple, compassionate scripts for saying no
How to handle the guilt that comes with setting new boundaries
How nervous system work helps you hold your “no” with ease and self-trust
Resources & links mentioned:
Being/Doing Quiz — find out where you are on the scale
Mother Your Energy Course Waitlist
I’d love to hear from you! If you have questions or ideas for a future episode, please reach out: hello@flointohealth.com
https://flointohealth.com/
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Do you ever say yes when your whole being wants to say no? If you’ve found yourself exhausted, stretched too thin, or quietly burnt out while trying to be everything for everyone, this conversation is for you. This episode is an invitation to honor your time, energy, and values without guilt. I’m sharing why setting boundaries is so hard (it’s not your fault!), how people-pleasing is wired into your nervous system, and practical ways to start saying no with more clarity and kindness. On this episode of the FLO into Health podcast, I talk about: The hidden survival patterns that make it hard to say no How loose boundaries drain your energy and health Simple, compassionate scripts for saying no How to handle the guilt that comes with setting new boundaries How nervous system work helps you hold your “no” with ease and self-trust Resources & links mentioned: Being/Doing Quiz — find out where you are on the scale Mother Your Energy Course Waitlist I’d love to hear from you! If you have questions or ideas for a future episode, please reach out: hello@flointohealth.com https://flointohealth.com/