# E288: Tammy's Takes #7: You Don’t Have a Boundary Problem… You Have a Safety Problem

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Podcast: [Adult Child of Dysfunction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adult-child-of-dysfunction-6619234)
Published: 2026-03-30T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this Tammy’s Take, we build on my conversation with Angie Hawkins and break down one of the biggest misconceptions around boundaries: it’s not that you don’t know how to set them, it’s that your body doesn’t feel safe enough to hold them. If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when you meant no, over-explaining, or giving in after trying to set a boundary, this episode will help you understand why. What looks like a boundary issue is often a nervous system response rooted in early patterns of survival. In this episode, I walk you through how to pause, check in with your body, and begin responding from a place of safety instead of survival, so you can start holding boundaries without guilt or fear. If this resonates and you’re ready to understand your patterns on a deeper level, I invite you to book a confidence and clarity call with me. We’ll start uncovering what’s really going on beneath the surface so you can move forward with more ease, confidence, and self-trust. Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know there’s even more support waiting for you. Book Your Free Clarity and Calm Call: No Judgement, just a chat https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/clarity-and-calm-call If you are curious about where you stand energetically, or just need a frequency boost, book your FREE biofrequency voice scan here: https://calendly.com/tammyvincent/complimentary-scan-demo if you want to take part in an amazing club, where you can get unlimited scans and free coaching every month, sign up here: $25 ($250 Value) Join For One Month Here https://workshops.tammyvincent.com/offers/JQz3QDrr/checkout If you would like to ask a question, and hear the answer in a future episode, please leave your question here: https://www.speakpipe.co…

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