Beyond Bitchy: Mastering The Art Of Boundaries

The first episode of each month is dedicated to the topic of women and boundaries. In this episode, we’ll dig into the topic of saying "no." I’ll talk about why "no" should be celebrated whether we’re saying it or others are they're saying it to us. We’ll also explore strategies and tools to help you avoid saying “yes” when you really want to say “no.” Biggest Takeaways From Episode #8: “No” is a complete sentence, and the ultimate boundary. It’s a hard stop, and is is a non-negotiable boundary. When it comes to sexual consent, a "no" from another person must be accepted. Period. In this episode we'll be focusing on garden variety, everyday "nos" rather than the more serious issue of sexual consent. Because women tend to be more collaborative in their problem-solving and conflict resolution in general, they generally struggle more to say “no” than men do. With that said, saying "no" gets easier the more you practice—you're flexing that figurative muscle. There are various reasons to celebrate the “no!” For e