Ever sat in your car outside an event, heart racing, stomach in knots, every cell in your body screaming don’t go in, but guilt dragged you anyway? In this episode, Dr. Misty dismantles the toxic myth that keeping every commitment equals moral worth. You’ll learn the neuroscience behind why saying no is an act of nervous system protection, how to spot your body’s “quit signals” before burnout hits, and practical strategies for bailing, gracefully, unapologetically, and without drowning in guilt. Perfect for neurodivergent, queer, trauma-impacted, and chronically overcommitted rebels ready to reclaim their energy, boundaries, and agency.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Why You Should Be Able to Bail
- (00:02:20) - What Is The Commitment Culture?
- (00:05:21) - When Your Nervous System Reacts to Commitments
- (00:10:12) - How to Exit From Dysregulated Sit
- (00:15:00) - The Art of Strategic Abandonment
- (00:15:55) - Why You Should Abandon Your Boundaries
- (00:20:42) - This Week's Act of Strategic Abandonment
- (00:21:11) - When Your Body Refuses to Serve You
- (00:22:11) - Rebelling Against Your Nervous System
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