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Episode 89 Learning to Set Boundaries Will Change the Way You Live and Work.
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- Unstuck & Unstoppable
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
Do you struggle to say no, even when you're overwhelmed? If you're constantly putting other people's needs before your own, taking on too much or feeling guilty whenever you try to protect your time, this episode is for you. Sarah explores why setting boundaries feels so difficult, especially for ambitious women in leadership. She explains how people pleasing is often a nervous system response rather than simply "being nice", and shares practical tools to help you communicate boundaries with confidence, maintain them consistently and create more space for the work and life that matters most. You'll learn four simple ways to express a boundary, discover the different areas where boundaries may be missing in your life, and understand how listening to your body's "embodied yes" can help you make decisions that align with your values. Small boundaries build self-trust, and self-trust changes everything. In this episode you'll discover: Why people pleasing is rooted in nervous system safety What healthy boundaries really are (and what they aren't) The four simple ways to communicate a boundary How to confidently say no without over-explaining The 3R method for holding boundaries when they're challenged The eight areas of life where boundaries matter most How to recognise your body's "embodied yes" Why boundaries are an essential leadership skill for preventing burnout Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and why boundaries matter 02:00 Why people pleasing makes boundaries feel unsafe 04:20 What healthy boundaries really are 06:20 The four simple ways to set a boundary: 10:45 How to make your boundaries stick with the 3R Ladder: 13:30 The eight types of boundaries 16:00 Listening to your body 18:10 Why small boundaries build self-trust 19:20 Your challenge for the week Useful Links Epis…