Ep. 31: Why You Keep Saying Yes When You Want to Say No (and How to Stop)
May 07, 2025
Ever catch yourself saying “yes” when your soul is screaming “noooo”? Yeah. Been there. Burned out from it. Bought the t-shirt.
In this episode, we’re cracking open one of the biggest traps for recovering people-pleasers: the compulsive YES. Whether it’s helping a coworker (again), baking those damn PTA cupcakes, or being the unofficial therapist for your entire family — if you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I doing this to myself?”, this one’s for you.
✨ Inside this juicy episode:
- Why you keep riding the “Yes Carnival” even when you’re dizzy and DONE
- The sneaky fears that keep you overcommitting (hello, Eight of Swords energy 👀)
- The self-worth lies baked into your YES reflex
- The real cost of staying in this pattern (spoiler: it’s draining your magic)
- Three no-BS strategies to start saying NO — and actually mean it — without spiraling into guilt
- A few tarot and crystal tips to help you ground, reclaim, and protect your energy
This isn’t just about boundaries — it’s about your peace, your power, and your truth.
So grab your tarot deck, clutch your smoky quartz, and hit play. It’s time to stop proving, stop pleasing, and start choosing YOU.
Ready to step off the yes-coaster and into your power? Press play, babe. And hey — if this episode had you nodding (or crying a little), share it with your fellow recovering people pleasers. Or better yet, come join the LEAP program and finally build boundaries that stick.
✨ Because your NO is sacred. And your YES deserves to mean something again.
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