❓Do you say “yes” to keep the peace—but end up betraying yourself in the process?
You’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not wrong for wanting to say no.
In this fierce and freeing episode of Ascend and Ignite, Shannon Howard breaks down why so many high-achieving women struggle with saying no without guilt—and how you can start today, even if it makes you sweat.
This episode isn’t just insight—it’s a firestarter. A full permission slip to stop overfunctioning, stop overgiving, and start honoring your energy without apology.
💬 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why women are conditioned to equate worth with usefulness
The real cost of saying yes when you mean no
How people-pleasing disconnects you from your own desires
Scripts to help you say no without overexplaining
How to rewire guilt and stop betraying your own energy
What actually shifts in your life when you start saying no from alignment
🌟 This episode is for you if you’ve ever said:
✔️ “If I don’t do it, who will?”
✔️ “It’s not that big of a deal.”
✔️ “I don’t want to disappoint them.”
✔️ “I’ll just squeeze it in…”
You don’t need a five-paragraph essay to say no.
You don’t need to be everything to everyone.
You just need your truth—and permission to honor it.
💖 If this episode lit something up in you, share it with a friend and tag @burnouttobalancemethod.
🎧 Listen now and let your “no” set you free.
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💼 Learn more or apply for coaching at: www.shannonhoward.us
🤝 Connect with Shannon
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