Setting Boundaries - A Journey from People Pleasing to Empowerment

Lives of Courage with Jessica Stong

In this heartfelt and transformative episode of the Lives of Courage Podcast, host Jessica takes you on a deeply personal journey of discovering and setting boundaries. As a recovering people pleaser, Jessica opens up about her struggles with saying no and the profound impact it had on her well-being. She shares how understanding and challenging deeply ingrained schemas—like the fear of abandonment, subjugation, and unrelenting standards—has helped her to start prioritizing her needs and establishing healthy limits.

Join Jessica as she unpacks the importance of boundaries in maintaining emotional, mental, and physical well-being, and learn practical strategies for setting and communicating them effectively. Discover the power of the DEARMAN technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how it can help you assert your needs with confidence and clarity.

Whether you're struggling with family, friends, or coworkers, this episode offers valuable insights and tools to empower you on your own journey toward healthier relationships and self-care. Tune in for personal anecdotes, expert advice, and a compassionate guide to finding the courage to set the boundaries you deserve.

Listen now and take the first step towards reclaiming your energy, respect, and courage!