{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6729a3565e15233c40acb818/67ce310d5470d48c55d4295f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Saying No in Social Situations—Without Guilt or Pressure","description":"<p>Advocating for yourself can feel uncomfortable—especially when your choices go against social norms. If you’ve ever felt pressured to justify a lifestyle change or struggled to hold your boundaries with family, friends, or colleagues, this episode is for you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Today, I chat with <strong>Kath Elliott</strong>, an alcohol mindset coach who reassessed her relationship with alcohol after a breast cancer diagnosis. Kath shares <strong>simple, practical strategies</strong> to help you confidently communicate your choices, set boundaries without guilt, and handle social pressure with ease.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This conversation goes beyond alcohol—<strong>these self-advocacy skills apply to any situation where you need to stand firm in your choices</strong>. Whether you’re setting new boundaries or facing difficult conversations, Kath’s insights will help you advocate for yourself with confidence, certainty, and self-belief.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Because self-advocacy isn’t just about healthcare decisions—it’s about standing up for what’s right for <em>you</em> in every part of life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How to confidently communicate your choices—without over-explaining</li><li>The power of <em>owning your decision</em> to shut down pushback</li><li>Simple phrases for responding to social pressure with ease</li><li>How to hold boundaries with kindness—even when others push back</li><li>Why self-advocacy in everyday life builds confidence for bigger health decisions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Rate &amp; review—your feedback helps more women find this empowering content!</p><p>Follow &amp; join the conversation on Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@luanlawriewoods</a></p><p><br></p><p>For the resources mentioned in this show, <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/podcasts/podcast-episode-01-7xw26-b46w9-8pt4z-hm7ht\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">visit the episode blog page</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Connect with Luan:</p><p>Follow Luan on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>Get Luan's <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/self-advocacy-resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">free guide to Self-Advocacy</a></p><p>Sign up for <a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Luan's Newsletter</a></p><p>Check out Luan's <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9363/shows/6729a3565e15233c40acb818/episodes/luanlawriewoods.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/disclaimer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Disclaimer</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health Advocate</p><p>Post-production: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK)</p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}