EP276 Boundaries or Control? The Subtle Ways We Get It Wrong in Conversations

Being good at boundaries in communication isn’t just about protecting yourself—it’s about respecting the space between you and others. We all like to think we communicate with healthy boundaries, but are we really as good at it as we believe? Often, the biggest challenges in communication aren’t the obvious boundary violations but the subtle ones—the ways we respond, the space we give (or don’t give), and how much we allow others to fully own their emotions and choices. In this episode, we’ll explore how to take an honest look at our communication habits and recognize the small shifts that can make a big difference.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated when someone didn’t take your advice, struggled to hold back from fixing, or found yourself pulled into someone else’s emotional world, this conversation is for you. We’ll break down what it truly means to have strong communication boundaries, where we might be unknowingly crossing the line, and how to show up in a way that fosters deeper, healthier connections.

Three Takeaways:

1. Why some of the most overlooked habits in communication may be impacting your relationships more than you realize.
2. The key mindset shift that can help you stay present in conversations without overstepping or taking on too much.
3. How to recognize when your response is strengthening a connection—or subtly breaking a boundary.

Fixing, convincing,

and controlling

 aren’t connection.

 Listening, acknowledging,

 and allowing are.

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