{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Headstraight: Mental Health Support for Teens","title":"Why Is It So Hard To Say No?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/26e636c7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":607,"description":"Why does saying no feel so difficult? Many young people worry about upsetting others, disappointing people they care about or being seen as selfish for putting their own needs first. As a result, they end up saying yes when they want to say no and ignoring their own limits.\nIn this episode of Headstraight, we explore why boundaries can feel uncomfortable, where the guilt comes from and why self doubt often makes it harder to stand up for yourself. You'll learn how people pleasing develops, why healthy relationships require clear boundaries and how protecting your own wellbeing doesn't make you selfish.\nIf you've ever struggled to say no, felt guilty for putting yourself first or worried about how other people might react, this episode offers practical guidance on setting boundaries with confidence and building healthier relationships.\nHeadstraight is a teen mental health podcast providing practical mental health support for teens and young people.\n\nWant to get involved?\nI’d love to hear from you:\nSend me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contact\nLeave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemail\nShare your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/new\n\nExplore more from Headstraight:\nRead the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blog\nFind out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/about\nNeed support right now?\nIf you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources page\nfor helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.\n\nHeadstraight: Real Teen Mental Health Support is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oDwiUb4jNa7aj2uZxeBjkS8oLTrXFOgOy4XbEmNZe2E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTg1/OGZjMzkxN2I2ZDdl/ODExMDdlYmVkMTZh/NTNlZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}