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Why Your Boundaries Never Stick
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
What Happens When You Always Say Yes Have you ever set a boundary with someone, felt good about it for about five minutes, and then started feeling guilty like you did something wrong? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kelly Kessler, a physical therapist turned nervous system educator, about something called self-abandonment. It's the habit of putting everyone else first so often that you forget what you actually want or need. We get into why your boundaries might get pushback, even from people who love you, why stress and old patterns can show up as actual pain in your body, and how to tell the difference between guilt that means something and guilt that's just noise. If you've ever felt exhausted from holding everything together for everyone else, this one is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode What self-abandonment actually means Why boundaries feel so uncomfortable, even healthy ones How stress and old patterns can show up as pain in your body The difference between guilt that's useful and guilt that's just pressure A simple way to start trusting yourself again Key Takeaway You don't have to earn the right to take care of yourself. Learning to notice your own needs, even in small moments, isn't selfish. It's the first real step toward trusting yourself again. Listen If You've Ever Thought... "Why do I feel guilty every time I say no?" "Why does my body feel so tense all the time?" "Am I the only one who feels resentful for always being the responsible one?" "Why is it so hard for me to ask for help?" Learn More About Dr. Kelly Kessler Kelly’s website https://drkellykessler.com/home Instagram @drkellykessler https://www.instagram.com/drkellykessler/ Rewiring Health Podcast https://drkellykessler.com/rewiringhealthpodcast Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@drkell…