Weak Boundaries Sound Like This
From The Jefferson Fisher Podcast by Civility Media
March 17, 2026 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 58
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of setting firm boundaries and how overexplaining can weaken them.
If you struggle to say no, you might not have a boundary problem—you might have an overexplaining problem. In this episode, I break down why giving too many reasons weakens your boundaries, turns your no into a negotiation, and makes it easier for people to push past your limits. I’ll show you how to set firm boundaries with fewer words, stronger statements, and simple phrases you can use right away to protect your time, energy, and peace. Order The Next Conversation Workbook: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/workbook Thank you to our sponsors: Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Notion: Try Custom Agents now at https://notion.com/jefferson Wayfair. Visit https://www.wayfair.com/ BetterHelp. Click https://betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy. Order my book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Join My School of Communication Watch my…
People in this episode
Host: Jefferson Fisher
Topics covered
- boundaries
- communication
- self-improvement
- assertiveness
- personal development
Keywords
- boundaries
- communication
- self-improvement
- assertiveness
- negotiation
- personal development
- time management
Sponsors
Cozy Earth, Notion, Wayfair, BetterHelp
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Civility Media
Products: The Next Conversation Workbook
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