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Jalon Johnson
Friend and conversational guest on this episode who shares personal insights about boundaries, nervous-system responses, and therapeutic reframes such as 'no with a period is a complete sentence.'
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Dec 12, 2025
• 13min
Why Saying No Feels Like Danger: The Nervous System Truth
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In a candid conversation with Jalon Johnson, a boundary-setting advocate, the duo explores the real reasons why saying no can feel threatening to our nerves. They delve into the mental gymnastics of rehearsing imaginary conversations and how past lessons shape our responses. Jalon shares a powerful reframe: 'no with a period is a complete sentence.' As they discuss emotional tolls and the necessity of self-care, they highlight that discomfort in asserting boundaries is a sign of growth and change.
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