# Episode 14 - Over explaining

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Podcast: [The Skills Squad Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skills-squad-podcast-6862993)
Published: 2026-01-24T14:30:40+00:00
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Duration seconds: 365

## Resource

In this episode, we unpack over-explaining, what it’s really rooted in, and why it often shows up around unsafe or entitled people. We also talk about how to stop defending your decisions and start trusting your clarity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-skills-squad-podcast--6097332/support .

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