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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 13 MIN

57 - Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (and What to Do About It)

from Addiction Makes Three

Are you overwhelmed, resentful, or carrying everyone else’s chaos? Those are not personality traits, they’re signs you need new boundaries.In this episode, you’ll learn:4 common signs it’s time to set new or better boundaries.Why resentment is your body’s boundary alarm.How over-functioning and people-pleasing (tendencies) keep you stuck.The heartbreaking cost of neglecting yourself.How boundaries help you separate what’s yours from what’s theirs.If this episode resonated, join me for my upcoming Boundaries Workshop. Let’s protect your peace and step forwards in a healthy way, together - without the confusion and self doubt.👉 Other Episodes MentionedEp14 - The Power of the PauseEp30 - Why boundaries matter way more than we think👉 Resources and support:1️⃣ Join Boundaries workshop - Boundaries That Build Connection & Protect Your Peace: Why They Matter, What Works, & How to Set Them Without Guilt. Happening on Thursday 9th October - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT - sign up here2️⃣ If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy):👉 Download the guide3️⃣ You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now.👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible4️⃣ Or join the waitlist for Pathway to Wellness, my signature program designed to help you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction.You can find your way through this. And you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you overwhelmed, resentful, or carrying everyone else’s chaos? Those are not personality traits, they’re signs you need new boundaries.In this episode, you’ll learn:4 common signs it’s time to set new or better boundaries.Why resentment is your body’s boundary alarm.How over-functioning and people-pleasing (tendencies) keep you stuck.The heartbreaking cost of neglecting yourself.How boundaries help you separate what’s yours from what’s theirs.If this episode resonated, join me for my upcoming Boundaries Workshop. Let’s protect your peace and step forwards in a healthy way, together - without the confusion and self doubt.👉 Other Episodes MentionedEp14 - The Power of the PauseEp30 - Why boundaries matter way more than we think👉 Resources and support:1️⃣ Join Boundaries workshop - Boundaries That Build Connection & Protect Your Peace: Why They Matter, What Works, & How to Set Them Without Guilt. Happening on Thursday 9th October - 4pm PDT / 7pm EDT - sign up here2️⃣ If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy):👉 Download the guide3️⃣ You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now.👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible4️⃣ Or join the waitlist for Pathway to Wellness, my signature program designed to help you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction.You can find your way through this. And you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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