Podcasts about Boundary

Colter, Cayla, and Lauren explore the roots, costs, and recovery process of people pleasing, highlighting how it often stems from fear of conflict, guilt, or learned conditioning. The hosts discuss the emotional and relational toll—like resentment, burnout, and lack of authentic connection—while also offering practical tools to build awareness, set boundaries, and communicate needs more clearly. Ultimately, they emphasize shifting from guilt-based to values-based decision-making in relationships. Main Talking Points: - Fear and guilt origins - Childhood conditioning - Emotional costs - Boundary setting - Practicing “soft no's” Give Me Discounts! Cozy Earth -  Black Friday has come early at Cozy Earth! Right now, you can stack my code “IDO” on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won't last, so start your holiday shopping today! Beducate - Visit beducate.me/relationship69 and use code relationship69 for 65% off the annual pass. Audible - Visit audible.com/janeaustin to get listen to this incredible reading rendition of Pride & Prejudice Skylight - Visit skylightcal.com/IDO for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.  Function - 160+ Lab Tests for $365. Learn more & get started at www.functionhealth.com/IDO Amazfit - Visit www.amazfit.com/IDO to get 10% off Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Training and Pico TechnologyWatch Full Video EpisodeWe unpack what “boundaries” actually are—and aren't—in shops and life. Margaret draws clear lines between rules vs. boundaries, protective vs. containing boundaries, and gives scripts you can use with customers, colleagues, and leadership. Matt adds his trademark honesty (and jokes) about self-regulation, “saying it like it is,” and swapping “but” for “and.”Sponsor shoutoutsNAPA AutoTech Training — Apprentice pathways, Tech Update, Service Advisor, and EV Ready week-long hands-on training. Details: napaautotech.comPico Technology (PicoScope) — Turn a PC into a powerful diagnostic scope. Guided tests, EV kit, faster fault-finding. Details: picoauto.comKey ideas & takeawaysRules vs. Boundaries: Rule: “You're not allowed to yell at me.” (trying to control others)Boundary: “If you yell at me, I will leave the room.” (what I will do)Two Types of Boundaries:Protective: Guard yourself from others' behavior (leave the room, pause the call).Containing: Guard others from your behavior (take a break before you escalate).Simple Shop ScriptsAdvisor to escalated customer: “I'm happy to help and if the yelling continues, I'll have to ask you to leave. I'm happy to help when we're calm.”Advisor protecting self: “If voices rise, I'm going to step to the break room for five minutes and then return to help.”Employee to manager (after-hours texts): “I'll handle this when I'm back at work.” (Boundary = your response, not their texting.)Use “and,” not “but.”“I hear you overslept and I need you here on time.”Removes the “disqualifier” feel of but, holds two truths at once, reduces power struggles.Broken-record technique for heatRepeat your boundary + offer: “I'm happy to help, and if the yelling continues, I'll need you to leave.”Professionalism ≠ light switchContainment and communication are skills that need coaching, not just warnings. Managers can (and should) teach, not only discipline.Reasonable ExpectationsSome things are rules of employment (e.g., start times). People can be upset and the expectation still stands.Curiosity FirstLead with, “Are you open to feedback?” “Tell me what would work better.” You can hear it without agreeing to change your decision.Culture Over ChaosWe don't need reality-TV drama in a professional shop. Boundaries + coaching = fewer blowups, better results.Practical Playbook - Train mechanical specialists and technical specialists to:Spot their escalation early (breathing break, lap around the building).State boundaries in first-person (“I will…”) not second-person commandments.Swap but → and in feedback and estimates.Train advisors on three phrases:“I want to help, and we'll...

Watch our video on serving with a servant's heart: https://app.getmxu.com/lessons/a-servants-heart?context_id=074252a6&context_type=topicSaying yes to everything in ministry might look spiritual — but it's actually dangerous. When church leaders never set limits, burnout becomes normal, families suffer, and volunteers copy the same unhealthy patterns.In this episode, we're talking about the cost of saying yes too often — and why healthy boundaries might be the most spiritual thing you can build into your leadership.FREE RESOURCES

What if the holidays actually left you feeling peaceful, connected, and at ease—instead of drained, resentful, or disappointed? In this episode, I'm inviting you to reimagine the season—not as something to get through, but something you consciously create. Together, we'll walk through a gentle but powerful process to help you uncover what truly nourishes you and design a holiday season that reflects your truth. I'll guide you through five key questions to create your personal holiday blueprint, then share five practical steps to help you hold clear, loving boundaries—so you can move through the holidays with more peace, presence, and authenticity. What we explore: How to clarify what you most want to feel and experience this season Why so many of us default to old roles and obligations that no longer fit The role boundaries play in protecting your peace and honoring your energy Five clear steps for communicating and upholding your limits with grace Ways to navigate family dynamics without losing yourself in the process You're allowed to choose peace over pressure, connection over obligation, and truth over tradition. The season you desire is possible—and you are worthy of it.   Connect with me: Newsletternancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Send us a textStorytelling is a key part of persuading in court. In this Beat the Prosecution episode, Fairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz interviews one of his favorite storytellers, Danny Schnitzlein,  who penned The Monster Who Ate My Peas, which was the centerpiece of hundreds of bedtime stories told to Jon's son. Danny gives a fascinating look at his storytelling process, the key elements to a great story, and his continued connection with his inner child that enables his addressing fear and humor. Jon Katz  includes addressing the feeling aspect of stories, the healing potential in stories, and the benefit of storytelling for transporting the audience into the circle of the story in the present moment. Check out Danny's books The Monster Who Ate My Peas, Gnu and Shrew, The Monster Who Did My Math, and Monster Street. This episode also is available on YouTube and Apple podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

If you often leave interactions feeling drained or emotionally overwhelmed, you're not imagining it. Many of us unconsciously feel other people's feelings, and it can leave us carrying emotional weight that doesn't belong to us. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we'll explore a somatic approach to creating energetic boundaries that support your sensitive nervous system. You'll learn why your body feels other people's feelings, why this leads to exhaustion, and how to reconnect with your own internal space. This Energetic Boundary Meditation for Empaths will guide you step by step as you rebuild a felt sense of “me” inside your own body. It's soothing, protective, and deeply clarifying. If you've ever struggled to separate your emotions from someone else's, this meditation is for you. In this episode: Why You Feel Other People's Feelings Energetic Boundary Meditation for Empaths Learn more about boundaries and your nervous system: https://helloinnerlight.com/somatic-healing-meditations/when-you-feel-other-peoples-feelings-energetic-boundary-meditation-for-empaths Exciting Announcement! Applications are now open for Rooted + Resilient, my six-month small-group program for deep somatic healing. If you've spent years trying to change your patterns through mindset work or therapy but still feel stuck in the same emotional loops, this is the space where things finally shift. Rooted + Resilient is the best way to work with me because we go to the level that truly matters: the subconscious and somatic roots that shape everything you feel, fear, and believe. As those layers dissolve, you naturally begin to move through life with more confidence, ease, and inner steadiness. If you're longing for real change, the kind that your body can actually feel, I'd love for you to apply: https://learn.helloinnerlight.com/GrQ1265 Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm? You're invited to join me in Somatic Healing Hub! SHH is a beautiful, deeply supportive online community filled with the structure, support, and somatic practices to help you actually feel better in your body - and create real change in your life. Inside, you'll get ad-free access to the Somatic Healing Meditations podcast! Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world. There's also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey. Your nervous system. Your emotions. Your healing — lovingly supported. Learn more and enroll now! Connect with Karena: @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course ENROLLING NOW! Rooted + Resilient 6-month program Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are people in your life crossing your red lines? We'll explore how to set healthy boundaries with love and strength. Dr. Greg and Lisa will help you solve your problems with relevant, relatable and achievable tools and solutions straight from the genius of the Theology of the Body.

Quinn opens with a Halloween full-circle moment—house full of kids, step-siblings, laughter, candy—and pivots into the heart of Part 3: pleasure and boundaries as part of healing. We name common post-divorce patterns (fawn, freeze, “loneliness bargains”), ditch the shame, and use a simple order—Safety → Curiosity → Consent—before any touch (solo or partnered). You'll learn quick downshifts, the stoplight check (Green/Yellow/Red), how to build a Yes/No/Maybe list (hello, kink jars), a gentle sensate ladder (pleasure over performance), real boundary micro-scripts, and a 7-day plan you can actually do.What You'll Learn (pulled straight from the episode)Why “low libido” can be freeze (not a flaw) and why fawning in bed is a survival pattern—not a moral failing.The Safety → Curiosity → Consent sequence (and why the order matters).How to downshift in 90 seconds (physiological sigh ×2 + orienting).The Stoplight Rule (Green = go, Yellow = slow/check-in, Red = stop/repair).Building consent with yourself first (Body-Yes / Body-No).Creating a Yes/No/Maybe list (using “kink jar” style menus for clarity).The Sensate Ladder: non-sexual zones → torso/hips/thighs → optional sexual zones only if it's Green.Aftercare basics: water, warmth, slow breaths, kind words—“Thank you, body.”Boundary Micro-Scripts (use verbatim)“I'm a yes to ___. I'm a no to ___. I'd like ___ instead.”“Pause—I need a breath check.” / “I'm yellow right now—slow down, please.”“No to that tonight; yes to cuddling and music.”Dating: “I don't decide in the moment. I'll text you tomorrow.”Sensate Ladder (practice, not performance)Days 1–3: Non-sexual zones only (hands, face, scalp, neck, shoulders, arms, calves, feet). Explore texture / temperature / pressure (silk, lotion, warm shower, etc.).Days 4–6: Torso, hips, thighs—linger and notice.Day 7: Optional sexual zones only if Green. Ask: “What makes this 1% more pleasurable?”7-Day “Pleasure Without Pressure” PlanBuild your Yes/No/Maybe list (context + touch).Body Compass with non-sexual touch (2 min).Sensate Ladder Step 1 (hands/forearms/feet).Boundary rehearsal—say your lines out loud.Sensory shower/lotion ritual (play with texture + temperature).Co-regulation date (friend, pet, nature); notice before/after.Aftercare ritual + journal: “What felt 1% safer/more alive this week?”Quotes You Heard“Our bodies are not problems to be solved; they are homes to be tended.” — Hillary McBride“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde“You don't earn pleasure by being good. Pleasure is a birthright.” — QuinnRelated Episodes (mentioned)Ep 49 — Vitamin O: Get Yourself Off, Get Your Life Back Ep 34 — Pleasure Is Mine: Claiming Your Sensual SelfEp 30 — Strategies for Feeling Safe Post-DivorceEp 24 — Understanding and Healing from Marital RapeBook Mentioned: No More Assholes: Your 7 Step Guide to Saying Goodbye to Guys and Finding the Real Man You're Looking For. PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com

Boundary work sounds empowering — and it is — but no one tells you how strange it feels at first. When you begin honoring your limits, your nervous system doesn't throw a party; it throws a fit. In this episode, we unpack why your body equates "familiar" with "safe," even when familiar has meant people-pleasing, over-giving, or pretending you're fine. You'll learn why this discomfort doesn't mean you're doing something wrong — it means you're finally doing something different. We'll also explore the family patterns that made boundaries feel like betrayal, and how learning to stay with that unease is how we begin to rewire safety from the inside out. This conversation isn't about blame — it's about awareness, compassion, and learning to calm your body while you practice a new kind of self-loyalty.   Three Takeaways 1.    The body often mistakes self-abandonment for safety — until we teach it something new. 2.    Boundaries may feel "wrong" at first because they disrupt old emotional rules. 3.    Learning to stay with the discomfort is how real confidence and self-trust begin to grow.   Vulnerability isn't exposure; it's invitation. It's saying, 'This is who I am — can you meet me here?'     Get your FREE Boundaries Ebook here! If you're ready to find your voice, set healthy boundaries, and create more fulfilling relationships, this guide is your roadmap!   Need more?  Check out the Masterclass on Reclaiming Your Voice:   https://www.findyourvoicecourse.com/beyond-words      Hey! My signature course is live!  I am so excited to also offer a free upgrade to the group coaching program.  Be sure to click here to check it out: https://findyourvoicecourse.com/   Need coaching? Sign up here for your Power Hour, where you and I can get you started on your confidence journey!  https://findyourvoicecourse.com/power-hour    

#350: Most of us know about vampires - they can't enter your home unless you invite them in. But what's even more fascinating is they don't just ask once. They keep asking, they keep pressing, they keep finding new ways to try to make you say yes. Because they know that most people, if pressed, will eventually cave. The less literal vampires in our everyday lives are the largely loving, well-meaning people who treat your "no, thank you" like a rough draft. They're the ones who ask again and again until your boundaries become a negotiation, and your truth becomes something to overcome with polite social pressure. If you've ever felt guilty for maintaining your boundaries or found yourself saying "yes" just to stop the asking, this episode is for you. Listen in to learn why well-meaning people often ignore our boundaries, how this affects your nervous system, and how to hold a solid "no, thank you" without explanation or justification. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/350 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:End Emotional Outsourcing Is Here!For years, we've gathered here to unpack codependent, perfectionist, and people-pleasing habits. Now, all those conversations, all that healing, and all the nerdy science have come together in my new book, End Emotional Outsourcing. Get your copy today: https://feminist-wellness.captivate.fm/bookEEO Pre-Sale

Quinn unpacks how the nervous system asks one question all day—Am I safe?—and why fight/flight/freeze/fawn are wise survival patterns (not personal failures). You'll learn fast, gentle regulation tools (physiological sigh, orienting, butterfly hug, vagal “voo”/humming), see them in action via pop-culture and literature examples, and leave with a 7-day plan to widen your window of tolerance. The aim: move from bracing for impact to breathing easier—then building a calmer, safer life you actually enjoy living in.What You'll LearnEmbodiment = biology: Your body is a home to be tended, not a problem to fix (Hillary McBride).Survival patterns are smart: Fight/flight/freeze/fawn kept you safe; now we teach your body new safety.Complete the stress cycle: Don't power through—release (Levine): breathe, shake, sigh, settle.Co-regulation matters: Calm spreads person-to-person (think Ted Lasso).Fast Practices (Try Today)Physiological sigh (20–30s): Inhale → tiny top-up inhale → long slow exhale (2–3x).Orienting (30–60s): Turn head, name 5 things you see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste.Butterfly hug (60s): Cross arms, alternate taps L/R while breathing slowly.Vagal “voo” or hum (45s): Inhale, long chest-vibrating “voo” (or hum) 2–3x.Pop Culture & Lit MirrorsInside Out 2: Anxiety tries to control everything → name it, breathe, integrate (not exile).Ted Lasso: Panic softens via breath + safe people (co-regulation).The Bear: Unfinished cycles = alarms (tight jaw, shallow breath); the body keeps score.Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God: Janie's embodied “yes/no” as sovereignty.Mary Oliver, “Wild Geese”: “Let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.”Mini Playbook for Divorced LifeText from ex detonates: 1 physiological sigh + orient; reply later from safety.First date freeze: Bathroom → butterfly hug 60s → decide from regulation.Co-parenting flare: Hand to heart + “voo” twice → This is my boundary. Lonely Saturday: 5-minute sensory walk → call a safe friend/pet time.7-Day Nervous System PlanMorning (1 min): Physiological sigh ×3 or butterfly hug.Mid-day (30s): Orienting—name 5 things you see.Evening (2 min): Gentle shake-out + humming/“voo.”Connection (3 min): Text/call a safe friend or sit quietly with a pet.Boundary rep (one line): “I'll need to think about that and get back to you.”Quotable“Our bodies are not problems to be solved; they are homes to be tended.” — Hillary McBride“Trauma isn't in the event, it's in the nervous system.” — inspired by Peter Levine“You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” — Mary OliverResources MentionedHillary McBride — The Wisdom of Your BodyPeter Levine — Waking the Tiger (Somatic Experiencing)Deirdre Fay — Becoming Safely EmbodiedContent NoteMentions of religious conditioning, sexual coercion, panic/anxiety. Please go at the pace of safety and pause anytime.Call to ActionIf this helped you exhale, share it with a sister who needs a calmer nervous system and a softer Saturday night. Rate + review + subscribe so you won't miss Part 3: Reclaiming Touch, Pleasure & Boundaries. Questions or resources? Email Quinn@postdivorceglowup.com PostDivorceGlowUp.comEmail: quinn@postdivorceglowup.com

How can you be sure you are protecting your peace versus holding onto resentment? In this episode, we discuss the difference between setting boundaries with love and holding grudges with bitterness. We'll explore how intention shapes the outcome—and why boundaries are rooted in self-respect, not revenge.

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Do you keep overcommitting to impossible timelines and attracting boundary-pushing clients no matter how much you refine your messaging or raise your prices? Have you done the mindset work and tried all the hacks, yet the same patterns keep showing up? What if the real issue isn't your marketing strategy—but the internal landscape that's magnetically pulling these situations into your reality?In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on my own patterns of people pleasing and overextension. After 25 years of working across every business level—from brand new entrepreneurs to eight-figure founders—I've learned these patterns present the same way regardless of where you are in your journey. I share why tweaking your external strategy won't change what you attract, where I kept looking in the wrong places for answers, and the core belief that kept me stuck: the internalized idea that being "difficult" is negative and being "agreeable" is more valuable.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER:Why clients with no concept of time and unrealistic deadlines kept appearing in my business across every price point and business level, and how I finally realized that external tweaks to messaging, offers, and pricing couldn't shift the internal pattern that was magnetically attracting them.The critical difference between knowing you're a people pleaser on a mental level versus feeling safe in your body to say no, state boundaries, and disagree and why awareness alone won't stop the pattern from repeating if your nervous system still perceives setting boundaries as dangerous.How the belief that being "difficult" is negative and being "agreeable" is more valuable was running my business decisions behind the scenes, causing me to open doors that invited scope creep, boundary violations, and inherited responsibilities that were never mine to carry in the first place.Why habit hacks like waiting 48 hours before responding or setting clearer contracts are just band-aids that don't address the root cause, and what actually needs to shift internally so you stop attracting the same frustrating situations before they even enter your world, transforming not just how you respond, but who shows up at your door.And while you're here, follow us on Instagram @creativelyowned for more daily inspiration on effortlessly attracting the most aligned clients without spending hours marketing your business or chasing clients. Also, make sure to tag me in your stories @creativelyowned.Selling the Invisible: Exactly how to articulate the value of your cosmic genius even if your message transcends the typical “10k months” & “Make 6-figures” types of promises. Free on-demand training >>> https://www.creativelyowned.co/watchnow To find out how to own your unique edge, amplify who you truly are (& get paid for it), take your business to cosmic proportions, and have fun doing it, grab it here!! https://www.creativelyowned.com/quizOffer Architect: TURN YOUR ‘INVISIBLE' WISDOM INTO A COMPELLING OFFER THAT WILL SELL WITH A SINGLE EMAIL. >>>https://creativelyowned.com/offer-architectJoin the waitlist for the Selling the Invisible AI-Powered Conversion Copywriting System and be the first in line when the doors open again! >>>https://www.creativelyowned.co/waitlist

Upgrade Terminal presents "Perched At The Boundary - First Ritual" by PunishingBirb, read by Malachi.After the piece, Malachi and Nick discuss the piece and some commentary from PunishingBirb.Also discussed: multiplayer matches, music and rain.Thank you to Ivo Vicic, Andy Rapaporte, Cinematic Sound Design, Wild Audio, Unrealsfx, Cristian Lucchetta, and Artlist Studios.Romi Kopelman played the cello version of Eric Satie's Gnossienne No. 1, while Bishara Haroni played the piano version used at the end.Their work is available on artlist.io and I highly suggest you check them out!(All Rights Reserved to www.Art-list.io for the music and sfx)Our awesome theme music was composed by Garoslaw, and we're still floored it exists!A huge thanks as always to both Garoslaw and AlexMdle for allowing us to use their music and sfx in this podcast.Their work is available on Bandcamp: https://arcofdream.bandcamp.com/What did you think of PunishingBirb's piece? Join the Discord server and let us know!discord.com/invite/gyY5ystZPGEdited by MalachiThank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Trump's nominee to the Office of Special Counsel, Paul Ingrassia, drops out after his racist texts are revealed. CT's Harvest Prude joins Russell, Mike, and Clarissa to discuss. Then, Rev. Jady Koch joins us to talk about the Anglican Communion's recent split to preserve biblical authority. Finally, former Congressman George Santos is released from prison after President Trump commutes his sentence for fraud, aggravated identity theft, and embezzlement.   GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:  -Join the conversation at our Substack.  -Find us on YouTube.  -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice.    ABOUT THE GUESTS:   Harvest Prude is Christianity Today's national political correspondent and a congressional reporter based in Washington, DC. She is a former reporter for The Dispatch and World, having served there as political reporter for their Washington bureau. Jady Koch is the rector of Holy Trinity Parish in Hillsdale, Michigan. He earned his doctorate in systematic theology at the University of Humboldt in Berlin, Germany in 2014. He's the author of The Distinction Between Law and Gospel as the Basis and Boundary of Theological Reflection. He hosts a weekly podcast called Stand Firm in Faith.  ABOUT THE BULLETIN:  The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.    The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more.    “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today  Producer: Clarissa Moll  Associate Producer: Alexa Burke  Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper   Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Weekend Workshop Podcast features Washburn University students from the Interpersonal Communication weekend course having real, honest conversations about relationships and connection. These discussions are from students, not professionals, offering perspectives and experiences on communication, love, and life, not professional advice. This edition features Shannon, Kuyper, and Drayton in their episode "Behind the Boundary"

Are you a Highly Sensitive Person under stress? Find out—take the free test at https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ Are you tired of feeling like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to your boundaries? Why is it that your boundaries vanish the moment someone is kind—or worse, when conflict looms? If you're a highly sensitive person who's stuck in the exhausting cycle of over-giving and losing yourself in relationships, this episode holds the missing key. You're not broken—your boundaries are just confused. In this episode of Stress Management for Highly Sensitive People, Todd Smith dives deep into the hidden “Jekyll and Hyde” boundary pattern that quietly sabotages HSPs in love, work, and life. If you constantly feel overwhelmed, lose your voice in relationships, or fear that saying "no" makes you unlovable, this conversation will strike a chord—and show you a new path. Here's what you'll walk away with: The real reason your boundaries collapse when others are “nice” How inconsistent boundaries erode self-respect and confuse relationships A powerful reframe to help you build boundaries rooted in clarity—not conflict Tap play to discover how clear, consistent boundaries are the key to the deep connection and inner peace you crave as a highly sensitive person.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit trueinnerfreedom.com and complete the HSP Stress Survey. Gain clarity on your stress triggers and enjoy a free 15-minute Inner Freedom Call designed to guide you toward lasting inner peace and fulfillment. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

Ever feel stuck managing someone else's emotional chaos when you're just trying to get through the day? This week we're tackling a different kind of relationship: the one between you and your boss. What happens when someone in a professional setting starts treating you like their therapist, and you can't just hit mute, unsubscribe, block and delete and walk away? This week, a listener shares: "My boss talks to me like I'm her best friend…way too much info. Relationship problems, family drama, sometimes mid-meeting she'll start telling a story that's got nothing to do with work. It's super uncomfortable, but I also don't wanna create tension. How do I keep things professional when the person in charge doesn't seem to know where the line is?" In this episode, we talk about why oversharing is a form of emotional manipulation and how to set clear but compassionate boundaries. You'll hear how to redirect without drama, why the post-pandemic return to office made boundaries messier, and how the pattern of stuffing down your feelings at work shows up in your romantic relationships too. What You'll Hear In This Episode: When nice doesn't mean safe Why emotional dumping creates liability not connection Three real ways to redirect oversharing without risking your job Why boundaries make you trustworthy, not cold How stuffing down your feelings at work shows up in your romantic relationships Want to track what's working (and what's not) in your dating life?Download the free Date Tracker at damonahoffman.com/datetracker Got a relationship question?DM @DamonaHoffman on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook, or leave a voicemail or text at 424-246-6255 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome. Patchouli invites you into your body—earthy, sensual, sovereign.It's time to celebrate Patchouli—one of my great loves and haloed essential oils in aromatherapy's pantheon, alongside other jewels such as Lavender and Frankincense. We begin by sinking into Yuliana Kireyeva's synesthetic composition, an auditory translation of Patchouli's aromatic chemistry, before sauntering into Lola Ridge's poem “Potpourri,” a sultry, aromatic remembrance of New Orleans [~ minute 8:00]. With your whole being steeped in Patchouli—body, breath, memory, and energy—I guide you through a “Boundary of Sovereign Light” visualization [~ minute 9:00], a ritual to awaken your luminous boundary, reclaim energetic clarity, and embody your sovereign radiance.Then words from the photographer Minor White unexpectedly resurfaced while I was recording the episode [~ minute 16:00].But wait, of course there's a seasonal theme to explore! Late summer into early autumn is Patchouli's season: the harvest time of boundaries, reflection, and the thinning veil between worlds. Rooted in humus-rich soil and shaded from the high-heat sun, Patchouli mirrors this liminal space—earthy, sensual, quietly abundant—and supports us in releasing tension, sinking into our bodies, and resting in our own stillness.In the final segment, I share my personal love affair with Patchouli—from adolescent memories of “bad Patchouli” incense to nurturing Patchouli plants in my garden. Its personality is evoked with words such as sweaty, animalic, wet compost, and “Kundalini at rest”, before going deeper into Patchouli's power to support self-acceptance, sensuality, sexuality and, yes, boundaries. Earlier this season we looked at Yarrow and Clary Sage, if Yarrow is a neutral shield and Clary sage is earthy euphoria, then Patchouli is our earth-bound body at-rest, a snake master of itself, able to settle into our true selves, unapologetically wear our own skin, and help us set clear boundaries between what is ours and what is not. Go deeper: Patchouli Plant Talk Article and videoYarrow Plant Talk Article and VideoFind Yuliana on Instagram: @olfactorysounds

This episode dives into why code quality still matters in the age of AI, and why English - no matter how good models get - won't replace programming.Our guest is Co-Founder of Boundary, Vaibhav Gupta, and he shares the journey behind BAML, a new programming language to write and manage AI logic. After 12 pivots and 3.5 years, the team realized something simple but powerful:AI tools were evolving fast, but the code was ugly.Most AI generated code was unnecessarily long and messy. For builders who viewed code as artistic expression, that was painful. Once they tried BAML, everything changed. It was clean, elegant - completely the opposite of AI slop.It wasn't an overnight success. It took nine months to reach ten users — but the early ones stayed because of thoughtful design:Easy model swappingFull visibility into every prompt and test caseA workflow so simple that non-technical users (even lawyers!) could test codeBAML was built with a philosophy that code is the source of truth, not the docs.The conversation touches on how LLM observability and thoughtfully designed code make BAML unique. It's inspired by the same thinking that made React sticky - beauty and composability.Pretty code, the founder believes, isn't vanity - it's a functional advantage:Fewer bugsEasier to reason aboutFriendlier for AI-generated systems

In this solo episode of Doing Life Different, host Lesa Koski opens up about her own boundary struggles and how one uncomfortable decision led to deep personal relief. Whether you're navigating relationships, caregiving, or simply trying to get better sleep, this short episode will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to set a boundary of your own—without the guilt.Lesa shares:A real-life example of setting a sleep boundary in marriageWhy midlife is the wake-up call for boundary-settingWhat people-pleasers need to know to feel okay saying “no”Her favorite go-to phrases that protect your time, energy, and peaceRemember: Boundaries aren't mean. They're wise.

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with licensed psychologist Dr. Rebecca Payne to examine how unresolved trauma shows up at work—from micromanagement and perfectionism to dissociation, people-pleasing, and chronic burnout. We break down red flags leaders should not ignore, why psychological safety drives performance and retention, and practical boundary resets employees can start today. This is a direct, no-fluff guide to trauma-informed culture, sustainable productivity, and healthier team dynamics   About the guest  : Dr. Rebecca Payne is a California-based licensed psychologist who translates clinical psychology into clear, useful conversations about anxiety, relationships, money, identity, and behavior patterns. She helps individuals and organizations recognize trauma echoes and build safer, more effective ways of working.   Key takeaways  : Trauma travels to work: micromanagement, shutdown during feedback, dissociation in meetings, and perfectionism can be trauma echoes impacting team performance. Two common trauma responses: hyperarousal (defensiveness, quick anger) vs. dissociation (zoning out, forgetting), each with distinct risks at work. Boundary pitfalls: chronic yes-saying and overwork are boundary issues that accelerate burnout and harm results. Leader red flags: excessive people-pleasing, distrust of authority, poor sleep/visible stress, tearfulness, or freeze responses signal deeper issues. Psychological safety pays: trauma-informed environments innovate more, perform better, and retain longer—it's operationally smart, not just “nice.” Start small with “no”: assess your workload realistically and practice low-stakes no's; protect workouts and personal time to rebuild capacity. Name your pattern: invite feedback—e.g., “If I start to control details, call it out”—to open safer, non-therapeutic workplace dialogue. Body as data: notice heart rate, sweating, or memory blanks after meetings; those signals can map what needs healing.   How to connect with the guest   Website: https://itsdoctorpayne.com/ Instagram: @itsdoctorpayne TikTok: @itsdoctorpayne   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this week's episode, solicitor Cora Sherlock answers a listener's query about boundary disputes between neighbours, explaining how to handle such issues calmly and legally. She outlines the importance of ensuring that your title deeds and property maps match the reality on the ground, as discrepancies can delay sales or mortgage applications. Cora also discusses […] L'articolo A Question of Law – Cora Sherlock – Boundary Disputes proviene da Radio Maria.

I. The Spiritual Principle II. The Negative Calling III. The Positive Calling Scripture Reading: Proverbs 28; Ephesians 4:28 Text: Lord's Day 42 Psalter Numbers: 137, 20, 57, 246

In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor Jenna Talleda. They talk about what it really looks like to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office. Together, they unpack the realities of weight stigma in healthcare, the pressure to shrink as a provider in a larger body, and the emotional labor of holding boundaries when your care is on the line.Bri and Jenna name the hidden agendas behind routine weigh-ins, the harm of ignoring eating disorder histories, and the frustration of being gaslit by providers who reduce complex health concerns to a number on the scale. This conversation isn't just about weight. It's about agency, self-advocacy, and refusing to co-sign harmful narratives about your body.They also explore the people-pleasing tendencies that make “no” so hard to say, why fawning is a trauma response, and how anger can sometimes be the most protective force in recovery. If you've ever left a doctor's office feeling dismissed, shamed, or unheard, this episode will remind you: you're not alone, and your boundaries matter.TIMESTAMPS:02:05 What weight stigma looks like in healthcare05:20 Correlation vs. causation in weight + health08:40 The pressure of being a provider in a larger body12:10 Imposter syndrome + perfectionism in the work15:45 Saying no at the doctor's office: Jenna's story20:25 People-pleasing, fawning, and boundary holding24:10 Anger as protection + why your boundaries matter27:00 Advice for advocating for yourself at appointmentsRESOURCES:Other episodes mentioned:Ep 29: Healing the Medical NarrativeEp 36: Advocating For Yourself at the DoctorBri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body AcceptanceGet in Touch with Jenna HERE!WANT MORE OF BRI?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vault Use the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIf your calendar's been bossing you around, babe, this is your reset. In today's episode of Confident & Empowered Women, I'm walking you through how to style your week to match your standards—not your stress. We're keeping it capacity-led, we're time-blocking on purpose, and we're building a schedule that actually supports your energy, your priorities, and your peace.I'll show you how to protect your bandwidth, lock in the real needle-movers, and carve out deep work, meetings, and self-care—without flirting with burnout. We're clearing calendar clutter, saying no to those “urgent” but misaligned asks, and adding buffer zones (hello, pit stops) so you can breathe, lead, and show up like the main character of your life.By the end, you'll have a simple rhythm you can repeat weekly—a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Calm nervous system. Clear priorities. Results that reflect who you're becoming. Crown on. Let's design it.KEY TAKEAWAYSCapacity First, Commitments Second. Plan your week around energy and focus—not other people's urgency.Busyness ≠ Productivity. A full calendar can still be empty of impact; protect deep work and recovery.Boundaries Are Strategy. Saying no (or “not this week”) is how you safeguard peace and create results.Design, Don't Drift. Do a quick weekly calendar audit: remove, delegate, batch, then block your best hours.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: Aligning Your Schedule with Your Standards00:33 Welcome to Confident and Empowered Women01:08 Calendar Overhaul: Protecting Your Energy01:46 The Three F's to Fabulous Fashion for Your Calendar01:56 Fit: Capacity Led Planning04:08 Fabric: Protected Time Blocks07:31 Finish: Starting and Ending Your Day Right08:58 The Peace and Power Two-Step Framework14:19 Saying No: Protecting Your Energy15:04 Conclusion: Designing Your Life for Peace and PowerTHE PEACE + POWER 2-STEPWhen you're styling your week, think of it as the Peace + Power 2-Step—the ultimate framework for a schedule that feels good and gets results.STEP 1: PROTECT YOUR PEACEClear the noise—those draining, misaligned tasks that don't serve you. Create room for what you actually want by eliminating calendar clutter. This is boundaries in action: saying no to energy leaks and designing your week with intention. It's like cleaning that corner of your closet—instant relief and spaciousness.Ask: What drains me? What disrupts my flow? Audit your calendar and tag items to Remove, Delegate, Batch, or Boundary. Protect peace with:Self-care blocks (movement, rest, therapy, prayer)Buffer zones between meetings (Pit Stops—shoutout Brendon)No last-minute adds unless it's a true emergency (spoiler: most aren't)Main Character Energy Moment: Ask, “What would the most peaceful version of me do this week?” Design your calendar from her standards.STEP 2: ACTIVATE YOUR POWERWith peace protected, place your power moves. Block Deep Work in your prime focus hours, batch admin in one window, and stack meetings into dedicated days. Give every block a one-line outcome so you know what “done” looks like. End each day with a 5-minute Tomorrow Setup (top 3, prep, wrap).

Setting boundaries in our most cherished relationships can be hard not just because we're often doing something that may be new and requires courage, but because many of us feel so much guilt when our boundary is not received with glowing accolades but rather with pushback and frustration and even anger. And that guilt comes from two places – ourselves and others. Learning to manage our thoughts to create self-respect and courage rather than guilt is an important part of developing healthy relationships with those we love. Thanks for listening!  Want to learn more about this concept?  Check out these podcasts: #7 Boundaries Part 1 on Apple on Spotify #8 Boundaries Part 2 on Apple on Spotify #9 Boundaries Part 3 on Apple on Spotify #174 Better Boundaries on Apple on Spotify #272 Stay In Your Lane on Apple on Spotify  #314 When Setting Boundaries Is Hard on Apple on Spotify #318 The Challenge of Parenting Adult Children on Apple on Spotify #331 Sense of Self on Apple on Spotify #332 Sense of Self – It's All In Your Head on Apple on Spotify #378 What Can Happen When We Don't Set Boundaries on Apple on Spotify Are you curious about what it would be like to work with me? Here are three options: Group coaching classes are available at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Talk with Tanya is a free monthly webinar where you can ask me anything and we can have a great discussion.  You can sign up for that at tanyahale.com/groupcoaching Interested in a free 90-minute coaching/consult with me?  Access my calendar at: https://tanyahalecalendar.as.me/

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

True freedom doesn't come from doing whatever we want, it comes from choosing to trust God and live within His boundaries. In this message, Pastor Troy Smothermon shares how God's boundaries aren't meant to restrict us, but to protect, direct, and bless us.When we stay within the boundaries of God's Word, we walk in wisdom, freedom, and favor. But every day, we face the same question Adam and Eve did: Will I trust God, or choose my own way?Discover how boundaries lead to blessing, how choices shape your future, and how trusting God opens the door to a truly free life.

Victoria Johnson speaks with attorney-turned-betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle about healing after profound betrayal and reclaiming identity, joy, and agency. Lora shares how discovering her husband's long-term infidelity dismantled her sense of self, how she rebuilt using her 5-step FLAUNT framework, and why accepting reality, feeling feelings, and trusting your own truth are the bedrock of recovery. Together they explore reframing anniversaries of loss, navigating setbacks without spiritual bypassing, and “closing scenes” in life like a screenwriter so you can move into the next act with intention.Betrayal can come from people, life events, our bodies, and self-abandonment through people-pleasing and perfectionism.Healing requires both regulation and meaning-making. Laughter and play help regulate the nervous system so the prefrontal cortex can engage.Spiritual bypassing slows recovery. Give yourself permission to feel fully, then use tools to move through.Progress is not linear. Navigation means pivoting, resting, and continuing with small course corrections.Trust your own filter. Seek advice, then decide from inner knowing and communicate clearly: “I valued your input, and I have decided to do X.”Find Your Fetish: Return to pure joy and play for its own sake.Laugh Out Loud: Use laughter to calm and re-regulate the nervous system.AU Accept Unconditionally: The golden centre. Accept yourself, others, and what has happened, without trying to change the past.Navigate the Negative: Expect storms and keep adjusting your course.Trust in Your Truth: Use your intellect and intuition as the final filter.Anniversary reframe: Mark difficult dates as milestones of reclamation and growth.Feel first, then frame: Allow the tears, nausea, and grief. Afterward, choose a supportive narrative.Five endings exercise: Journal five distinct meanings or endings for a hard event. Pick one and identify what lessons or “foreshadowing” you will carry into the next scene.Boundary script for advice-givers: “Thank you. I took it into consideration, and I have decided to do Y.”Micro-navigation: When plans stall, make a small shift rather than abandoning the plan entirely.“Joy is your natural state.”“The universe gave me the answer before it gave me the problem.”“You are the writer of your own screenplay.”“Accept unconditionally. Then navigate.”Books by Lora Cheadle:Flaunt: Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self; It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal.Program: Life Choreography.Website: laurachedle.com (as stated in the episode).From Betrayal to Radiance: Lora Cheadle's FLAUNT FrameworkFeel, Accept, Navigate: Healing After Betrayal with Lora CheadleYou Are the Writer: Reframing Pain and Choosing Your Next SceneBetrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle joins Victoria to unpack FLAUNT, a five-step path from shock and self-doubt to joy, acceptance, and self-trust. Learn how to regulate your nervous system with laughter, avoid spiritual bypassing, and “close scenes” in your life like a screenwriter so you can move forward with clarity.00:00 Welcome and guest intro01:31 Lora's story and the shattering of identity06:10 FLAUNT overview and why joy and laughter come first08:22 Accept Unconditionally without bypassing11:40 Feeling feelings and letting tears end12:36 Navigate the Negative and micro-course-corrections15:50 Trust in Your Truth and handling pushback18:44 Life Choreography explained20:45 Screenwriting your next scene and creating meaning23:40 The five endings journaling practice24

Victoria Johnson speaks with attorney-turned-betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle about healing after profound betrayal and reclaiming identity, joy, and agency. Lora shares how discovering her husband's long-term infidelity dismantled her sense of self, how she rebuilt using her 5-step FLAUNT framework, and why accepting reality, feeling feelings, and trusting your own truth are the bedrock of recovery. Together they explore reframing anniversaries of loss, navigating setbacks without spiritual bypassing, and “closing scenes” in life like a screenwriter so you can move into the next act with intention.Betrayal can come from people, life events, our bodies, and self-abandonment through people-pleasing and perfectionism.Healing requires both regulation and meaning-making. Laughter and play help regulate the nervous system so the prefrontal cortex can engage.Spiritual bypassing slows recovery. Give yourself permission to feel fully, then use tools to move through.Progress is not linear. Navigation means pivoting, resting, and continuing with small course corrections.Trust your own filter. Seek advice, then decide from inner knowing and communicate clearly: “I valued your input, and I have decided to do X.”Find Your Fetish: Return to pure joy and play for its own sake.Laugh Out Loud: Use laughter to calm and re-regulate the nervous system.AU Accept Unconditionally: The golden centre. Accept yourself, others, and what has happened, without trying to change the past.Navigate the Negative: Expect storms and keep adjusting your course.Trust in Your Truth: Use your intellect and intuition as the final filter.Anniversary reframe: Mark difficult dates as milestones of reclamation and growth.Feel first, then frame: Allow the tears, nausea, and grief. Afterward, choose a supportive narrative.Five endings exercise: Journal five distinct meanings or endings for a hard event. Pick one and identify what lessons or “foreshadowing” you will carry into the next scene.Boundary script for advice-givers: “Thank you. I took it into consideration, and I have decided to do Y.”Micro-navigation: When plans stall, make a small shift rather than abandoning the plan entirely.“Joy is your natural state.”“The universe gave me the answer before it gave me the problem.”“You are the writer of your own screenplay.”“Accept unconditionally. Then navigate.”Books by Lora Cheadle: Flaunt: Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self; It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal.Program: Life Choreography.Website: laurachedle.com (as stated in the episode).From Betrayal to Radiance: Lora Cheadle's FLAUNT FrameworkFeel, Accept, Navigate: Healing After Betrayal with Lora CheadleYou Are the Writer: Reframing Pain and Choosing Your Next SceneBetrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle joins Victoria to unpack FLAUNT, a five-step path from shock and self-doubt to joy, acceptance, and self-trust. Learn how to regulate your nervous system with laughter, avoid spiritual bypassing, and “close scenes” in your life like a screenwriter so you can move forward with clarity.00:00 Welcome and guest intro01:31 Lora's story and the shattering of identity06:10 FLAUNT overview and why joy and laughter come first08:22 Accept Unconditionally without bypassing11:40 Feeling feelings and letting tears end12:36 Navigate the Negative and micro-course-corrections15:50 Trust in Your Truth and handling pushback18:44 Life Choreography explained20:45 Screenwriting your next scene and creating meaning23:40 The five endings journaling practice24:29 Favourite quote and closingGrab Lora's books, explore Life Choreography, and try the Five Endings worksheet tonight. If this episode helped, please rate, review, and share with someone who needs it.To learn more about Heal Your Life Training with Victoria Johnson, please visit: healyourlifetrainer.com or email info@thetraining.ca.Thank you, Victoria Johnson, PhD.

After 30 years of beers in Bellingham, Boundary Bay Brewery poured its final beer last night! Owners Ed & Janet stopped by the studio this morning to talk about their epic run...and the future!

In this episode, I'm talking about one of my favorite topics—delegation—and how it connects directly to boundaries. Too often we hold back from delegating because we're afraid someone else will “mess it up” or won't do it the way we would. But here's the truth: by refusing to delegate, weoverload ourselves, limit our growth, and block our team from stepping into their potential.I share insights from a recent presentation I gave at the Louisiana Society of CPAs Women's Conference, along with real examples of how delegation has shaped my own career. You'll hear why fear is the wrong reason not to delegate, how to reframe it as a boundary-setting tool, and why empowering others is key to being a stronger leader.If you've been hesitating to let go of tasks—even the ones you know you shouldn't be doing—this episode will help you flip the script and start small. Because setting boundaries through delegation isn't just about your workload, it's about creating space for everyone to grow.⁠Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn about Melissa's Keynote Presentation

Scope creep is the silent killer of profit in our industry. Most designers don't lose money because they undercharge—they lose it because they can't hold their boundaries. And I get it. Saying no feels uncomfortable. You don't want to sound difficult. You want your clients to love you. But here's the truth: boundaries aren't walls. They're leadership. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly why boundaries matter and giving you word-for-word scripts you can use the next time a client asks for “just one more thing.” Whether it's another rendering, a quick showroom stop, or after-hours access, I'll show you how to hold your line with confidence—without sounding pushy or rigid.  IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT: Why small “freebies” add up to thousands in lost profit How boundaries protect your profit, your time, and your sanity The people-pleasing and scarcity traps that keep designers saying yes Real-life scripts you can use when clients push for more than they paid for A case study of a student who went from burnout to respected professional with one simple shift Boundaries aren't about being mean—they're about being clear. They create trust, stability, and respect in your client relationships. And when you stick to them, you stop leaking profit and start running a business that sustains you instead of drains you.   Download my free Client Boundaries Script Pack → designbakehouse.com/boundaries-script   RESOURCES:   INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS BAKERY - Our year-long mentorship and coaching program: https://thedesignbakehouse.com/interior-design-business-bakery   SIMPLIFY YOUR MARKETING, SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. All-in-one software that organizes sales, marketing, and business services all in one convenient location. https://mysidemark.com/   MARKETING MEMBERSHIP - Join our hands on marketing & visibility program, no contract, only $59/month. https://thedesignbakehouse.com/lead-lab   Stay in touch with Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedesignbakehouse/   Join our Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/idbizlaunchpad    Get clarity on your next best step today! https://www.designedforthecreativemind.com/reviewguide   Have ideas or suggestions or want to be considered as a guest on the show? Contact me! https://www.DesignedForTheCreativeMind.com/contact  

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with psychotherapist and reclamation coach Joshua Dvorkin about rebuilding identity after seismic change—chronic illness, disability, injury, or any life detour. Joshua shares a practical, trauma-informed path he calls “resilience without romanticism”: acknowledge reality, stabilize body and mind, rewrite your narrative with compassion and truth, live by your values, and grow forward. We get into belief frameworks, a seven-column thought record for reframing negative thinking, and how high-achievers can accept support without losing self-respect. If you or your team are navigating tough transitions, this conversation offers clear tools, not clichés—so you can reclaim authorship without abandoning your authentic self.   About the guest:   Joshua Dvorkin is a psychotherapist, reclamation coach, and founder of Headway Mental Health. After a spinal cord injury at 29, he rebuilt his life and now helps professionals and leaders reclaim identity with grounded, trauma-informed practices—no toxic positivity, no fluff.   Key takeaways: Reclamation starts with reality acceptance: name the loss without minimizing it, then decide what you will do next. Use a values inventory to reconnect with identity: what you stood for before likely still matters now. Try a seven-column thought record (CBT): capture situation, automatic thought, emotions, evidence for/against, balanced thought, and re-rate feelings. Replace “bounce back fast” with resilience without romanticism: healing has no fixed timeline. Language shapes outcomes: beliefs about worthiness influence choices, relationships, and perceived possibilities. For high-achievers, receiving help is a skill: letting others show up for you can expand impact, not reduce autonomy. Micro-practice: each morning, name one feeling, one non-negotiable value, and one aligned micro-action. Repeat for 7 days. Model inclusion for kids and teams: visible adaptations can teach empathy, capability, and respect. Boundary-led living: decisions aligned with values reduce anxiety and clarify the next right step. Leaders: stabilize body, mind, and emotions first; strategy is stronger on solid ground.   Connect with the guest   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headway.mental.health/ Email: joshua@headwaymentalhealth.com DM keyword: 7-DAY (all caps) on Instagram to receive Joshua's 7-day negative-thinking tool.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. 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You might think the biggest threats to your private practice are burnout, cash flow issues, or poor marketing…But what if the real danger is something far sneakier?In this episode, I'm breaking down the hidden cost of people-pleasing—and why it can quietly derail your business if you're not careful.Whether you've ever said yes to a raise you couldn't afford or felt guilty enforcing your cancellation policy, this one's for you. I'll walk you through real examples of how people-pleasing shows up in private practice and what to do instead (without becoming a cold-hearted boss!).

SummaryIn this powerful conversation, trusted advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, senior leaders, and the C-Suite who activate the human spirit and help them navigate pivotal change Kelly Meerbott shares how she transformed compounded trauma, everyday misogyny, and a serious post-collision injury into embodied boundaries, calm authority, and service. She details practical ways survivors can protect their energy, advocate in medical systems, and respond to harassment without surrendering power. Together, you and Kelly explore identity, receiving as a spiritual discipline, and the discipline of slowing down to remove “rush energy.” The episode closes with clear ways to connect with Kelly, plus your personal story of stepping from host to visible teacher, affirmations, and reading signs from the universe.Gemma's Gem is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Chapters of this episode00:00:00 Introduction Your Love Again with Confidence invitation https://loveagain.me, the show's intent, and introducing Kelly Meerbott with focus on abuse context.00:01:08 Kelly's Origin and Scope of HarmKelly frames her work as a trauma-informed advisor, references three sexual assaults, wider emotional and verbal abuse, and her stance as a survivor.00:03:00 Everyday Misogyny, Boundaries, and “Block-Delete IRL”Normalization of harassment, DM responses, woman-to-woman harm patterns, and using consequences without engaging. Includes your shared boundary language.00:08:52 Calm Authority and Alpha TonalityKelly's security-line story illustrates flat, steady delivery that asserts leadership without escalation, plus the principle of not accepting invitations to arguments.00:11:47 The Airport Car Incident and AftermathDetailed account of being struck by a car's mirror, the chaotic scene, later pain and alignment issues, and the long arc of treatment.00:16:57 Lessons Learned: Advocacy, Self-Care, and The Right CliniciansWhy to file reports despite shock, why yelling heightens cortisol, and how to persist until a clinician truly listens, especially for women.00:19:34 Energy Stewardship, Betrayal, and Removing RushTightening circles, protecting access to your energy, the complexity of child-to-parent abuse, hypervigilance, and eliminating “rush energy” from life and leadership.00:26:42 Receiving, Identity, and Closing Calls to ActionHow to find Kelly and her tools at https://kellymeerbott.com/, stepping forward as teacher, the law of giving and receiving, the “Queen” embodiment, and welcoming clear signs from the universe. Episode close and community invite to https://loveagain.me.Gemma's Gem is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Highlights* Survivor stance over victim identity — “If you have shown me who you are, I believe you.” 00:03:57 - 00:05:52* Boundary script — “Thank you for showing me who you are,” then block and delete. 00:03:57 - 00:05:52* Woman-to-woman harm and internalized patriarchy named clearly. 00:05:52 - 00:06:48* Alpha tonality in action — calm voice, firm lines, no escalation: “I am not your target audience.” 00:08:52 - 00:11:02* Crisis learning — file the report even when overwhelmed. 00:15:03 - 00:17:09* Medical advocacy — keep searching until a clinician listens. A female doctor finally connected knee pain to the incident. 00:17:48 - 00:19:34* Energy stewardship — not everyone earns access to you. Protect your field like you would a child. 00:20:40 - 00:21:46* Remove rush energy — it is programming that does not serve your nervous system or leadership. 00:24:09 - 00:25:53* Receiving as abundance — treat compliments like money, say thank you, keep the flow open. 00:34:02 - 00:35:01* Identity embodiment — “I am a Queen” mirrored back by life in real time. 00:35:01 - 00:35:48* Daily invocation — “Universe, I am open and ready… I request a clear sign today.” 00:35:48 - 00:36:53About the host and the podcastLearn more about and connect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abusehttps://gemmaserenity.comDo you care about getting featured on this podcast?Apply here:https://apply.realtalk-realwomen.comSupport the podcast and its mission; become a sponsor or a supporter:Learn more here:https://sponsors.realtalk-realwomen.comOriginal speaker page with pictures:https://gemmasgem.substack.com/p/kelly-meerbotts-path-to-self-discovery Get full access to Gemma's Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Scientists say another planetary boundary — the environmental speed limits that warn us of a destabilizing planet — has been crossed. Greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels have pushed the acidity of the world's oceans past a safe threshold.And: The Supreme Court of Canada grants a stay on the cull of about 400 birds on an ostrich farm in B.C.. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered the flock destroyed last year, after tests showed avian flu in some ostriches that had died. The court is allowing the delay as the farm applies for leave to appeal the decision.Also: One day after unexpected support from the U.S. president, President Vlodomyr Zelenskyy pleads with the United Nations General Assembly not to give up on Ukraine.He warns Russia wants to expand its war beyond his country.Plus: Carney challenged on public safety minister's comments, middle school at grade six may not be good for grades, deadly shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, and more.

Full audio from our epic live series finale, packed with previous series guests, tarot readings, mad libs, touching listener letters, and so much more. Come laugh and cry with us, say goodbye to UFO 50, and hear what's next for Eggplant! Next week: Final interview with the UFO 50 recovery team! Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games Presents: A Year of UFO 50 Finale Eggstravaganza - LIVE! Twitch VOD https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2569097617   Eggplant Merch! https://cottonbureau.com/people/eggplant-the-secret-lives-of-games-podcast    Zatoichi's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Zatoichi1962-m6v    Eggplant Party House Thread (for Gainsworthy's Party House of the Day challenge!) https://discord.com/channels/690388280767807518/1286353349817663519   The Beauty of Games by Frank Lantz https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262552950/the-beauty-of-games/    A Life Well Wasted https://alifewellwasted.com/    Beyond a Boundary by C. L. R. James https://www.dukeupress.edu/beyond-a-boundary    Jacques' Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacquesnessmonster/   Sean's Portfolio http://seanfeeley.com/   Sean's Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thebigfeel    Sounds from The Abyss mixes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx   Tim Follin - Chronos A Tapestry of Time theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2WgfEj_zjc&list=RDP2WgfEj_zjc&start_radio=1    Tim Follin - Ghouls and Ghosts Level 3  https://youtu.be/BTUD0XuXT8k?si=JpzOvQwBqS98v3EH    Martin Galway - Parallax Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8LEA23R-Nc&list=RDA8LEA23R-Nc&start_radio=1     Stephane Picq - Gorbi (kgb)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z48ncQu5bh4&list=RDZ48ncQu5bh4&start_radio=1    Wladcy Ciemonski (lords of the darkness) theme by Leszek Holda  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1MlvwuZc74&list=RDv1MlvwuZc74&start_radio=1    Starship Rendezvous - Mysticism (Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata)  https://youtu.be/YAILyCJ63iQ?si=XAaP2aah_91U29Zj&t=575    Kaimei-In (Stage 4) [Tiger Road (Arcade)] - Harumi Fujita, Tamayo Kawamoto https://youtu.be/gGEG3DOnJlA?si=Kbii_9lz72OnOR0P&t=638    The Cartoncast  https://fancybat.com/cartoncast    https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

Evette Rose was my guest on the previous episode #285 How Should a Child Navigate a Toxic Home Environment - Evette RoseShe has kindly given me Meditation and I hope you enjoy. #EvetteRose #spiritual #meditate About my Guest Evette RoseAn author of 21 books, speaker, and holistic counselor, Dr. Evette Rose has worked with over 7,000 clients and thousands of students, uncovering one undeniable truth: unresolved emotions profoundly impact our health, mental well-being, and physical pain. This groundbreaking work explores 722 ailments and the emotional roots behind them. She has taught self-help events in more than 43 countries.  How to Contact Evette Rose https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@drevetteroseofficial https://www.instagram.com/dr.evetteroseofficial/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drevetterose/ Her Podcast https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/podcast/ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ 

How do you know when it's time to set a boundary—and how can you express it in a way that's both loving and clear? In this episode, discover the signs that a boundary is needed, why boundaries are part of God's created order, and the three qualities that make a boundary truly healthy. You'll also learn Alicia's favorite tool for expressing boundaries, the “Boundary Sandwich”, a simple framework that helps you set limits with kindness, clarity, and confidence. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] How do you know when it's time to set a boundary? [02:00] What emotional signs point to the need for limits? [04:00] Why are boundaries part of God's design for creation? [05:00] What makes a boundary healthy, clear, and kind? [07:00] How can consistency build confidence in boundary setting? [08:00] What biblical examples show boundaries in action? [11:00] When should you express a boundary out loud vs. keep it between you and God? [12:00] What is the “Boundary Sandwich” and how does it work? [14:00] Real-life examples of the Boundary Sandwich in family, friendship, and church settings  RESOURCES: Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia's Emotional Confidence Club!    We're a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using science-and-Scripture-based emotional management tools that make emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.    Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic.    Apply now to join the waitlist (limited number of spots available!) at AliciaMichelle.com/club.    RELATED EPISODES: Episode 223: “People Pleasers, You Don't Need to Apologize for Your Decisions” Episode 233: Restore Your Relationships: Create Guilt-Free Boundaries for Less Family + Friendship Drama Episode 326: A People Pleaser's Guide to Setting Boundaries (When You're Afraid to Offend Others) Send us a textWant support applying what you're learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

This week on The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather continue their special “Before the Vows” series—an honest, hope-filled look at what every couple needs to know before (and after) saying "I do." In this episode, they discuss the crucial topic of boundaries. While it might not feel like the most romantic subject, it's one of the most important building blocks of a healthy, lasting marriage. Whether a couple is preparing for marriage or has been walking the journey for years, learning to establish and protect boundaries creates safety, unity, and trust. Rusty and Heather share personal stories and practical wisdom about what it really means to leave and cleave—putting your marriage above extended family ties—and how to navigate relationships with parents and in-laws after the wedding. They also talk about the importance of healthy boundaries with friends of the opposite sex and the intentional effort it takes to protect the private space of a marriage. Visit The Redeemed Marriage Website Watch on YouTube

Interstitial cystitis (IC) is more than a “bladder problem.” In this episode, Heather McKean explores IC as the body's urgent language for suppressed boundaries, unresolved anger, and survival patterns learned in childhood. She maps common emotional imprints—authoritarian homes, sexual shame, peacemaker roles—and how they later surface as boundary fatigue, smoldering rage, hyper-control, and pelvic pain. Through the Mind Change approach, Heather explains “secondary gains,” why symptom flares can function as subconscious protection, and how rewiring the root narrative restores safety from the inside out. Listen in for a real client story, practical reframes, and a hopeful path forward.What we covered in this episode: 

Having someone constantly cross your boundaries can create stress and overwhelm in your life. There is nothing more freeing than setting the boundaries that need to be set. It will help you feel safe in relationships - and it will make them less complicated. In today's episode you are going to acknowledge a boundary that you need to set with someone. What is a no that you have been wanting to say? Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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