# Episode 98- Boundaries and the Holidays, Interview with Bernie Byars, LPC

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Podcast: [An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/an-incomplete-guide-to-personal-growth-6751224)
Published: 2025-12-09T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://anincompleteguide.com
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Duration seconds: 1821

## Resource

In this episode of An Incomplete Guide to Personal Growth , Sydney and Kelly sit down with Bernie Byars, LPC, for an insightful conversation about boundaries—what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate them with clarity and compassion. Defining a boundary..yeses and nos, to safeguard your own wellbeing People pleasing...can interfere with our boundaries Being uncomfortable may be a sign you need a boundary Misusing a boundary...controlling or manipulating another person Boundaries are only about yourself Boundaries don't need to be over-explained Boundaries with using words Self-respect grows when setting boundaries Asking for what you need, not just what you don't need Website: anincompleteguide.com Instagram: @anincompleteguide YouTube: @AnIncompleteGuide Patreon: patreon.com/AnIncompleteGuidetoPersonalGrowth Shout out to Lauren, Jake, Nicole, Cassie, and Cassidy our Patreon supporters!

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