Trying Not to Care

How to Be Kind Without Being a Pushover

September 21, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Being kind doesn’t make you a pushover...being kind without boundaries does. 😐 In this episode, I talk about the difference between having a good heart and abandoning yourself to keep everyone else comfortable. I also break down 5 practical ways to be kind without being a pushover:1. Being kind without needing to sacrifice your boundaries2. Give because you want to, not because you feel obligated to 3. Be soft in tone but firm in substance 4. Be interested without becoming responsible5. Match effort instead of constantly compensating for other peopleTrying Not to Care is sponsored by Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code TNTCTrying Not to Care is sponsored by BetterHelp - Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/TNTCKEEP UP WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care InstagramTikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTokYoutube: Subscribe hereAmazon Storefront and more: LTXWANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: 2026 google formPodcast Business Inquiries - tryingnottocarepodcast@gmail.comSocial Media Inquiries - ashleyccorbo@gmail.com

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