La Mesa con Papi
Welcome to La Mesa con Papi, I'm Stephanie Nemeroff. You may know me from my previous podcast, Boozy Love. This past year has transformed my life in incredible ways—I embraced marriage, and motherhood, and gained invaluable insights throughout this journey. Now, I'm thrilled to return to podcasting at this pivotal moment. After two enriching years of major life changes—welcoming our baby, getting married, and pivoting my career—I'm back with an exciting addition: my dad joins me as co-host. Together, we'll explore my adventures raising a spirited one-year-old alongside my wonderful husband, tackling the unique challenges and joys of young motherhood. I'm here to share not just my story, but to connect with others navigating parenthood in their twenties while building their lives. My dad brings his valuable perspective as an empty nester who's now embraced his role as Abuelo, offering time-tested wisdom while sharing his journey into the Golden Years.
La Mesa con Papi
Episode 7: Límites con Amor: The Boundaries Our Parents Didn't Have (But We Need)
Episode Description:
Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to healthier relationships. In this raw and reflective episode, we open up about the boundaries we’re learning to set as adults, the ones our parents never had the language or freedom to create, and what it looks like to raise children with both structure and softness. We talk about guilt, culture, parenting, and the tension between honoring family and protecting our peace. Whether you’re a parent, a child, or somewhere in between — this one’s for you.
Topics to Cover:
The Boundary Gap
- How boundaries were seen (or not seen) in our childhood homes
- The difference between obedience and respect
- “¿Y qué va a decir la gente?” culture and people-pleasing habits
- Confusing closeness with no privacy
Parenting with Boundaries
- Setting emotional boundaries with kids without pushing them away
- Teaching kids to say no—and honoring it
- How boundaries actually build trust, not distance
Boundaries with Parents (Yes, Even as Adults)
- How to lovingly say “I’m not okay with that”
- When guilt shows up, and how we respond to it
- Real talk: when “honor your parents” becomes emotional self-abandonment
Generational Healing Through Boundaries
- The boundaries we’re grateful for now
- “You taught me to survive—but now I want to thrive.”
- What does boundary-setting look like when done with love, not resentment?
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