#95 - Stay in Your Lane: What’s Yours to Carry, And What Isn’t?

Conversations from the Heart

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Ever find yourself carrying someone else’s emotional backpack… and wondering why your shoulders hurt?

Today we unpack four real-life questions about emotional boundaries, relational burnout, and the art of letting go of what was never yours to hold. You’ll hear raw, relatable stories, from being exiled from a beloved community group, to walking away from a relationship where you were doing all the emotional heavy lifting, to healing a strained mother-daughter dynamic, and navigating triggering conversations around money.

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Am I responsible for fixing this?”
“How do I honor my limits without hurting someone else?”
“Why do I feel so hooked right now?”

…this episode offers guidance, clarity, and a whole lot of compassion.

You’ll learn:

Why fixing is disapproval
How to set a boundary without bracing for a fight
A script for naming recurring patterns without activating defensiveness
What to say when someone demands emotional labor you can’t give
Why your triggers might be invitations (not threats)

Come for the aha moments, stay for the soul-soothing reframes. This one’s a deep dive into the messy, brave work of staying rooted in yourself—especially when it would be easier to collapse, comply, or control.

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