130. How a Leo Learns to Say No (and How Other Signs Decline)

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—especially if you're a high-achiever, a helper, or someone who’s been praised your whole life for being “the reliable one.” We’re talking about the art of saying NO.

This episode is deeply personal (Leo Sun over here), because for most of my life, saying yes felt like the way to be loved, celebrated, and admired. I wanted to shine—and I thought that meant I had to show up for everyone, all the time, even when it meant abandoning my own priorities. Sound familiar?

But people pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s often self-abandonment in disguise.

So in this episode, we’re diving into:

• Where people pleasing really comes from (hint: it’s sneaky and conditioned)

• Why saying no is hard for each zodiac sign—and how you can start practicing it in small ways

• Tools you can use TODAY to say no without guilt, apology, or burnout

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🧠 Why people pleasing isn’t about being nice—it’s about avoiding discomfort (yours and theirs) ♈–♓ How each Sun sign tends to people please—and what a grounded “no” can sound like for you 💬 4 tools to say no with clarity and confidence (without needing to apologize for your boundaries) 🔥 Personal stories about how I’ve learned to say no as a Leo (even when it feels uncomfortable) 🌟 Why saying no is an act of radical self-trust—and what opens up when you finally start doing it

Whether you’re always the “yes” person at work, constantly overcommitted in your personal life, or struggling to hold boundaries in your business, this episode will help you see your patterns—and start practicing new ones.

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Mentioned In this Episode:

91. The Power of 'Nope': How to Politely Decline Everything

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