Knowing Your No
September 3, 2021
Hosted by Christi Anne Bela
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Episode Description
Did you grow up thinking that "No" was a bad word? Typically we associate the word "No" with frustration and not getting our way. I know I used to dread hearing "No" and the idea of saying it to someone filled me with panic. I would try to dance around it and often when that didn't work, I would end up saying "Yes" to something that I didn't really want to. Until one day at a party in my late 20's, someone asked to kiss me and I said "No". I was all prepared to explain myself and defend my response when they said "Thank you". Well at that point, I was confused and fascinated. I had to know, why was he thanking me for saying "No". It was then that I learned a great deal about trust, boundaries, and alignment. Over the years I have had the pleasure of teaching others about the power of "Knowing Your No". This episode gives insight into how you can feel empowered to say "No" and most of all learn how to receive a "No" with grace.
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Christi Anne Bela
Christi Anne Bela, published author, keynote speaker, radio personality and Intimacy Architect. Her expertise is helping people discover the power of intimacy and how to harness it, opening themselves to living passionately.
Christi Anne began her work as a sexuality educator in 2008. She has an extensive background in Tantra, Yoga and wellness, including training at the Autism Center of America and the Kundalini Research Institute.
She is the founder of Intimacy Architecture, which combines self-growth and community building to create safer ways to enjoy and honor the power of our sexuality. The acronym she created, C.A.T.C.H., to teach boundaries to people of all ages and abilities is featured in the “Consent Guidebook” and was part of the talk she did at TEDx Lenox Village Women in 2020.
Christi Anne has spoken on the subject of consent and boundaries at the Sex Down South Conference, Mega Disability Conference and the Arc Conference for the last 3 years. She has run workshops for Sex Positive World, body positive Burlesque series, fundraisers for LGBTQ youth and outreach with the Nashville Pride.
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