EP 22 | Boundaries = Self Love

In this episode of Koko’s World, Karly sits down with her wife, Shelby, for an honest, vulnerable, and empowering conversation about boundaries as an act of self-love.

This episode unpacks why boundaries are not walls, punishments, or ultimatums, but a way to protect your peace, honor your needs, and stop abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable. Together, they explore boundaries in marriage, family, friendships, work, and with yourself, and why healthy love never requires self-sacrifice.

If you’ve ever felt drained, guilty for saying no, or afraid that setting boundaries makes you selfish, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why boundaries are rooted in self-love
• The emotional cost of people-pleasing
• Boundaries in relationships, family, and work
• Choosing clarity over comfort
• How consistency builds stronger boundaries over time

At the end of this Episode, We challenge you to find a quiet space, open a journal and ask yourself:

• Where in my life am I abandoning myself to keep the peace?
• How can I show up for myself today in a way that honors my needs?

Boundaries aren’t something you master overnight. They’re something you practice until choosing yourself feels safe.

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✨ Remember: loving yourself also means teaching others how to treat you.

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