09: How to Say No and Start Standing up for Yourself

Welcome to the Real Life Wellness Podcast where we talk about different ways to integrate healthier habits into your life.

Join your hosts Mary Preston and Keysa Amaro as they talk about why it’s so hard to say no.

During this episode, Mary and Keysa discuss:

Why it’s hard to say no
Why saying no is really about people pleasing
How we are taught to be people pleasers by our well-meaning parents and teachers
Why saying no is so important
How to get started

Keysa shares how easy it is for babies to say no, because they have not been taught to be people pleasers yet.

Finally, Mary and Keysa share their top 5 takeaways from this episode.

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About the Podcast

The Real Life Wellness Podcast with Mary and Keysa

Real Life Wellness

The Real Life Wellness Podcast is a discussion based podcast where we talk about wellness topics, our experience and knowledge on the topic, and share practical and experiential based information with you. We each bring our own unique perspective, knowledge, and experiences to the show through our education, life experiences, passions and research.

About your host

Mary Sullivan

Mary Preston is a success coach for healthcare professionals and those suffering from religious trauma. She is also an active mental health therapist in Colorado.
She is the co-host of "The Real Life Wellness Podcast with Mary and Keysa" and the solo host of the podcast "Original Sin."
Mary is dedicated to calling out the abuses of power in high demand (cult-like) groups that may not be obvious, such as in the Catholic religion and the overall healthcare system. She gives actionable steps to avoiding compassion fatigue and how to be a part of the solution.