# You Can't Say No Without Explaining? Here's Why

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Podcast: [A New Way of Being](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-new-way-of-being-3488629)
Published: 2026-02-06T12:11:15+00:00
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## Resource

Many people struggle to say no without over-explaining — not because they lack communication skills, but because part of them feels unsafe being misunderstood. In this episode, Simon explores the deeper emotional pattern behind over-explaining and how meeting the underlying feeling with presence and compassion naturally leads to clearer boundaries and greater self-trust. If this resonates, you can book a coaching consultation here: https://calendly.com/simon-wgw/simon-mundie-intro-call You can watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HZpyxkwHVs For a gift of 30 free meditation sessions on Henry Shukman's meditation app 'The Way' - click here: https://the-way.app.link/simon For more information on The Way head here: http://thewayapp.com/simon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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