Saying no can be such a great way of setting boundaries and taking back control of a situation, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Whether it’s at work, in your social life or with you family, say no when you don’t want to or can’t do something can feel awkward and even intimidating. It’s a powerful statement though and like so many things, the more we do it in a thoughtful and constructive way the easier it becomes. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.

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Trigger/content warning: In this episode we discuss mental health, the impacts of bullying & harassment and suicide throughout.

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