# The art of saying no

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Podcast: [too much.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/too-much-7181927)
Published: 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
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Emma’s week started with champagne, weddings, rooftop spritzes, late nights, hot guys and a calendar packed with glamorous NYC events… and somehow ended with her having a full menty b on the studio floor questioning whether she’s been abandoning herself the entire time. In one of her most honest episodes yet, she pulls back the curtain on the very unsexy side of chasing a big life: the exhaustion, the partying disguised as “networking,” the pressure to be everywhere, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes the person getting in your way of growth… is you. From dating, drinking and dopamine highs to boundaries, discipline and the terrifying art of saying no, Emma goes down the rabbit hole into the difference between building a life and just being busy in one. She unpacks the hidden ways self-abandonment shows up in friendships, careers, relationships and even “fun,” while introducing the mindset shift that finally slapped her out of her own delulu: not every opportunity actually moves the needle. This episode is equal parts spiral, wake-up call and tough love — for anyone who keeps saying they want more while still making decisions that keep them exactly where they are. EPISODE SPONSORS: Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Visit OneSkin.co/toomuch for 15% with code toomuch Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order.  Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/toomuch to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuch…

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