24. Boundaries: Saying No Without Feeling Like a Jerk

🎙️ Hot Flash Chronicles – Episode: Boundaries: Saying No Without Feeling Like a Jerk 🚫💖

Because “No” is a Full Sentence—and Sometimes a Lifesaver

In this empowering and hilariously real episode, Angie & Shelly dive into the often-messy, always-important world of setting boundaries. Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser, a “yes” person by habit, or someone just learning how to say “I’m not okay with that”—this one’s for you.

🛑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

📆 How to Say No Without Guilt – The 3 things to ask yourself before committing to anything.

🙅‍♀️ People-Pleasing Detox – Why “helping” and “pleasing” aren’t always the same, and how to stop putting everyone else first.

🧠 The Power of Self-Reflection – Learning to recognize your limits before you're on the edge of burnout.

🔄 No = Yes (To Something Else) – Every “no” is a “yes” to something else—your peace, your priorities, your actual time.

💬 Real Talk, Real Scripts – From saying “I can’t commit to that right now” to “Have I done something I need to apologize for?”—we’re giving you the tools and phrases that work.

💡 Boundaries in Friendships, Work, and Dating – Navigating everything from emotional labor to professional pricing with clarity and confidence.

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💬 If you’ve ever said “yes” when you really meant “hell no,” this episode is your permission slip. Got a boundary win (or fail)? Share it with us—we're learning right alongside you.