Saying No in Social Situations—Without Guilt or Pressure

11 Mar

Kath :

Today, I chat with **Kath Elliott**, an alcohol mindset coach who reassessed her relationship with alcohol after a breast cancer diagnosis. Kath shares **simple, practical strategies** to help you confidently communicate your choices, set boundaries without guilt, and handle social pressure with ease.

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.

This conversation goes beyond alcohol—these self-advocacy skills apply to any situation where you need to stand firm in your choices. 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.

self-advocacy is about standing up for what’s right for you in every part of your life.

In this episode:

How to confidently communicate your choices—without over-explaining
The power of owning your decision to shut down pushback
Simple phrases for responding to social pressure with ease
How to hold boundaries with kindness—even when others push back
Why self-advocacy in everyday life builds confidence for bigger health decisions

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