Why We Struggle to Say No (and How to Find Your Voice)

About this episode

This episode explores the challenges of saying no and the psychology behind people-pleasing while offering insights on finding one's voice.

Why is it so hard to say no — even when something doesn’t feel right? So many of us are praised for being “good”: agreeable, polite, easy to work with. But what are those things costing us? In this episode, we unpack why we struggle to say no, the psychology behind people-pleasing, and how to find your voice without losing your kindness.

People in this episode

Host: Rishma Walji

Topics covered

• assertiveness
• people-pleasing
• psychology
• communication
• self-advocacy

Keywords

• saying no
• people-pleasing
• assertiveness
• communication skills
• mental health