E227 - The Clean No

What if your no does not need a whole courtroom defense?

This week, Lisa and Emily are talking about the clean no — the kind of no that arrives before the explanation does. The thing might look fine on paper. The opportunity might be flattering. The person might not have done anything “wrong.” But somewhere in your body, something has already quietly said: not this.

They explore the difference between being judgmental and being clear, why women often feel pressured to soften or explain their no, and how saying yes to everything can eventually turn into energe...