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S3EP128 How To Say No Without The Guilt: Protect Your Energy And Time

S3EP128 How To Say No Without The Guilt: Protect Your Energy And Time

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Do you struggle to say no — even when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or just need a break? In this episode, Shauna B gets real about people-pleasing, guilt, and why saying yes to everything might be costing you your peace. She shares a personal story about overcommitting, how she learned to set boundaries without feeling selfish, and the mindset shift that helps you say no with confidence and compassion.

You’ll learn:

  • Why guilt shows up when you say no
  • Simple ways to protect your energy without losing connection
  • How to reframe boundaries as self-respect, not selfishness
  • Practical scripts for saying no gracefully
  • How to create space for what truly matters to you

If you’ve ever felt torn between helping others and taking care of yourself, this episode will remind you that protecting your time isn’t a rejection — it’s self-preservation.

Key Takeaway:

Saying no doesn’t make you unkind — it makes you intentional. Every “no” is an act of alignment that creates room for the “yeses” that actually light you up.

Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Energy Check-In Exercise (Does it feel light or heavy?)
  • The “Kind No,” “Yes-but-Different No,” and “Boundary Builder” phrases
  • The EmpowerHer Community — where women learn to protect their peace and grow together.


  • how to say no without guilt
  • setting boundaries for women
  • protect your energy
  • saying no with confidence
  • women’s empowerment podcast
  • how to stop people-pleasing
  • work-life balance tips
  • personal growth for busy women
  • emotional wellness and boundaries
  • self-care for overwhelmed women

Call to Action:

If this episode hit home, share it with a friend who needs permission to rest and protect her energy. Then join Shauna inside the EmpowerHer Community — where you’ll get real conversations, live coaching, and tools to help you stop overcommitting and start living on your own terms.

About the Host:

Shauna B is a Life Reinvention and Empowerment Coach, Mom of 3, Podcast Host and Adventure Seeker. Below are ways to connect more with her resources, and freebies. If you loved this episode leave a review or send her a quick message.

~Interested in your next steps and want to book a call with me to meet and greet click HERE.

~ Join or more information on EmpowerHer Community for support & accountability HERE

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~Head on over to www.igniteddecisions.com for downloadable goodies and videos that will boost your week.

~Email me at shauna@igniteddecisions.com to share your take aways, topic ideas or stories.

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