If you've ever felt like setting a boundary requires a 10-minute explanation, you're not alone. Sensitive souls and deep thinkers often over-explain to avoid guilt, rejection, or conflict—but it can leave you drained and unclear.
In this episode, I’ll show you why we over-explain (hint: it’s a nervous system strategy), what to say instead, and how to hold your ground with confidence and warmth.

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You don’t owe a dissertation to honor your truth.
Let’s get clear, kind, and grounded—together.

When emotions feel like too much, too fast, or too loud, you don’t need to shut down—you need a way back to yourself.
In this gentle, supportive episode, I’ll share why emotional flooding happens (especially for sensitive souls), what’s actually going on in your body, and a simple 3-step grounding practice to anchor you in the moment.

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You can feel deeply and feel safe.
Let me show you how.

Let’s clear something up—because this trips so many of us up:
True self-regulation isn’t about suppressing your emotions or disconnecting from your needs. That’s self-abandonment. And it leaves you feeling more lost, not less.
In this video, we’ll explore the real difference between regulation and abandonment, how to recognize the signs, and what to do instead—especially if you tend to “keep the peace” at your own expense.

✨ Want support learning how to stay with yourself in hard moments?
Book a Healing Session (https://www.ashley-joshua.com/sessions) or try a Gentle Start Session (https://www.ashley-joshua.com/gentle-start-session) if you're just beginning this journey.

You're allowed to feel.
You're allowed to stay.
You're allowed to heal.