Friday Feelings

Setting Boundaries: What is it Costing You By Not Having Them?

Jenelle Friday Season 1 Episode 15

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Healthy boundaries are often misunderstood.  They are either seen as walls that keep people out or as selfish ultimatums. But what if boundaries are actually bridges to stronger relationships, better communication, and deeper emotional resilience?

In this powerful episode of Friday Feelings, host Jenelle Friday welcomes guest Suzy Goodwin, a health educator, marathon mom of four, and boundary-setting expert, for a deeply honest and tactical conversation about what it really means to set boundaries that honor your worth. Suzy shares her personal journey from burnout to balance, including how a time audit helped her stop people-pleasing and reclaim her energy. Together, they explore the emotional intelligence behind boundary-setting, how to differentiate between self-preservation and selfishness, and how to handle the guilt that often shows up when we start saying “no.”

You’ll learn:

  • How to identify your personal and professional boundary needs
  • What a time audit is and how to use it to gain clarity
  • A script you can use when saying no (without apologizing!)
  • Why boundary-setting is an act of kindness—for yourself and others
  • How to deal with emotional energy drains before they lead to burnout

If you're tired of stretching yourself too thin, saying yes when you mean no, or navigating relationships that leave you depleted, this episode is the reset you’ve been waiting for.

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