Just Say It

Most people don't need another strategy. They need to understand why they're so angry, exhausted, or stuck—and they need someone who can actually help them figure it out. Join Jonathan Raymond, author of Good Authority, for the podcast about what's really going on beneath the frustration. Each episode features calls from people who are burnt out, fed up, confused, or just done—trying to navigate relationships, work, family, and a world that keeps asking them to show up when they're running on empty. The problem isn't that you don't know what to do. It's that every tactic you've tried skips over the actual emotional issue. Jonathan brings two decades of pattern recognition and a gift for cutting through the noise to help you see what you're actually feeling—and then find the words to say it from a place of healthy boundaries, not resentment or people-pleasing. Plus conversations with people who've learned that clarity about what you feel is the only path

Just Say It is a education podcast hosted by Jonathan Raymond, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jonathan Raymond hosts Just Say It, a education show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  Your Most Underdeveloped Skill: Boundaries

  Jan 1, 20254 minS1

  <p>Let's face it—most people are terrible at setting boundaries. It's not about intelligence, success, or how much you've accomplished. It's about the ability to say no, to speak your truth, and to stop yourself (and others) from staying stuck in the same old patterns.</p> <p>Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter </p> <p>In today's episode, we're going to talk about why boundaries aren't just important—they're essential. Not the rigid, punitive kind, but the kind that creates space for real growth in your relationships. When you avoid boundaries, you're not being kind; you're holdi...

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  Episode #33

  #033 - Find Healthy Conflict In Your New Year

  Dec 31, 202412 minS1

  <p>In today's episode, Jonathan introduces a transformative way to approach the new year by rethinking the traditional idea of setting external goals. Instead of focusing on resolutions like losing weight, saving money, or changing jobs, he explores how creating productive internal conflicts can drive lasting change and deeper fulfillment.</p> <p>Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter</p> <p>Jonathan explains that true growth comes not from aiming for binary success or failure with external achievements but from fostering tension between the version of yourself who made past choices and the future version of you who...

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  Episode #32

  #032 - How To Be Yourself

  Dec 22, 202416 minS1

  <p>In today's episode, Jonathan challenges the familiar advice to "just be yourself," questioning what it really means to live authentically. He explores why this idea often feels unhelpful or even confusing, especially when we think of the self as a fixed identity. Instead, Jonathan reframes authenticity as a process of unwinding—a journey of peeling back the layers of conditioning, beliefs, and emotional structures that obscure your true nature.</p> <p>Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter</p> <p>Rather than adding something new to become "authentic," Jonathan explains how uncovering your true self is about let...

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  Episode #31

  #031 - Fitter, happier, and more productive?

  Dec 8, 202411 minS1

  <p>Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter</p> <p>On today's episode, Jonathan reflects on a camping trip where he observed his family embracing quiet, mindful moments, contrasting with the constant noise and information of modern life. He discusses the paradox of wellness content, which focuses on actions rather than the essential "zero moments" of quiet introspection. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, especially with the advancement of AI, and the challenge of conveying authentic, internal experiences through media. As you listen, consider how you can embody your true self, free from external conditioning and distractions.</p> <p...

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  Episode #30

  #030 - Wendy Smith, PhD | Finding Harmony in Conflict with Both/And Thinking

  Nov 3, 202449 minS1

  <p>Sign Up For The Newsletter: https://jonathanraymond.com/#newsletter</p> <p>On today's episode of Good Authority, Jonathan sits down with Wendy Smith, the renowned author of Both/And Thinking, to delve into the traps of either-or thinking that affect our decision-making, relationships, and even political discourse. Wendy shares insights from her journey as a self-proclaimed "uncertain academic," exploring how embracing ambiguity and conflicting forces can become powerful tools in both personal and professional contexts. Together, they discuss why a "both/and" mindset is crucial for fostering understanding and avoiding the polarization that often stems from black-and-white thinking. Wendy...

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