how to stand up for yourself



Hey Reader,

You want to advocate for yourself more.

But you’re not sure how to do that.

You know you deserve to be heard, but finding the right words—and the confidence to say them—can be tough.

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll show you 3 simple strategies to stand up for yourself.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.

Plus, I’ll reveal how to choose your battles wisely, the power of dropping disclaimers, and how to say “no” without feeling the need to justify it.

These strategies will help you assert your worth, set clear boundaries, and handle difficult conversations with confidence.

I’ll show you how in this episode.

You can listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.

Thank you for being here and for listening.

I’m very thankful :)

J

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