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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

Ep. 139 | Why You Don't Need a Reason to Say No

from The Daily Ascent · host Molly Carmel

In today's episode, I'm sharing something a friend said to me at my house recently that opened up a whole new way of thinking about boundaries — the moment she realized you're allowed to cancel without a reason. Just say you can't make it.  Nedra Tawwab writes in Set Boundaries Find Peace that the hardest thing about implementing boundaries is accepting that some people won't like, understand, or agree with yours — and that once you grow beyond pleasing others, setting your standards becomes easier.  Today's episode is about over-explanation as a form of apology — and about letting I can't make it be enough.  Question to carry into your day: What are you over-explaining right now that actually just needs a simple, honest I can't make it?  Want to chat about working together? Me too! Visit https://link.allyone.io/widget/bookings/mc-discoverycall to schedule a free call about my Stop Starting Over System. Let's Stay Connected:  Subscribe on YouTube Instagram: @mollycarmel Check out my Pocket Sages on my Amazon Storefront Questions or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] An Operation Podcast production | @OperationPodcast

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