228. Stop Explaining Yourself: Silence as Self-Respect

Kelly Kessler

Published on: 09/09/2025

Ever catch yourself piling on reasons, justifying every choice, or over-explaining until you feel drained? It’s a sneaky way we give our power away—seeking permission to exist, to rest, or to say no. In this episode, we’ll explore why over-explaining is a form of self-abandonment, how it erodes trust in yourself, and the freedom that comes when you let your “no” be enough.