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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 28 MIN

Boundaries Are Not Walls

from The Simba Mindset

Why does saying "no" feel like the hardest word in the English language?In this episode, we break down the 4 communication styles (passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive), the 6 types of boundaries you need, and the exact language to use when setting boundaries without guilt.You'll learn:- Why resentment is data (and what it's telling you)- The 5-step framework for assertive communication- How to say no without over-apologizing or over-explaining- Why boundaries actually CREATE better relationships (not destroy them)Featuring insights from Nedra Glover Tawwab (Set Boundaries, Find Peace), Brené Brown, and Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication framework.If you've ever felt guilty for having needs, or drained by people who don't respect your time this episode is for you.Learn more by visiting: https://www.thebodylanguagetraininginstitute.com/Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: Download NowTags:-boundaries, communication, assertiveness, saying no, resentment, relationships, self-improvement, personal development, guilt, mental health, passive aggressive, brene brown, nonviolent communication, emotional intelligence, simba mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does saying "no" feel like the hardest word in the English language?In this episode, we break down the 4 communication styles (passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive), the 6 types of boundaries you need, and the exact language to use when setting boundaries without guilt.You'll learn:- Why resentment is data (and what it's telling you)- The 5-step framework for assertive communication- How to say no without over-apologizing or over-explaining- Why boundaries actually CREATE better relationships (not destroy them)Featuring insights from Nedra Glover Tawwab (Set Boundaries, Find Peace), Brené Brown, and Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication framework.If you've ever felt guilty for having needs, or drained by people who don't respect your time this episode is for you.Learn more by visiting: https://www.thebodylanguagetraininginstitute.com/Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: Download NowTags:-boundaries, communication, assertiveness, saying no, resentment, relationships, self-improvement, personal development, guilt, mental health, passive aggressive, brene brown, nonviolent communication, emotional intelligence, simba mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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