EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 7 MIN
🎙️Ask Me Anything – E34: The Fine Line Between Boundaries and Control
from Untethering Shame · host Kyira Wackett
In this episode, I respond to a question from an anonymous listener who writes:“I’m trying to be better about setting boundaries in relationships, but sometimes I feel like I’m just being controlling. How do I know the difference?”We explore the intersection of shame, fear, and self-trust — and how the tension between control and boundaries often reveals our deepest fears about being too much or not enough. Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:The difference between boundaries that protect and control that restrictsHow shame can make healthy self-protection feel selfish or wrongWhat to ask yourself when you’re unsure if you’re setting a boundary or managing someone else’s behaviorPractical ways to hold limits with compassion instead of guiltIf you’ve ever second-guessed yourself after setting a boundary — or worried that self-protection might make you unlovable — this episode will help you separate care from control and start building boundaries that honor your needs and your relationships.📝 Want to submit a question for a future episode?Nothing is off-limits (well, almost nothing).Submit your question anonymously or with your name — whatever feels safest for you.👉 https://forms.gle/1uYJ87Y2Vag6KYCeA💬 If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment and share your biggest takeaway or reflection — I’d love to hear what came up for you.Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, “5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day” to start building a relationship with yourself rooted in trust, not comparison.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to explore coaching or program options that meet you where you are.Stay Connected:Subscribe on Spotify or Apple, and leave a review to share your thoughts.YouTubeWebsite💬 You are not your content. Your worth exists offline too.#AskMeAnything #Boundaries #Control #ShameResilience #AdversityRising
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In this episode, I respond to a question from an anonymous listener who writes:“I’m trying to be better about setting boundaries in relationships, but sometimes I feel like I’m just being controlling. How do I know the difference?”We explore the intersection of shame, fear, and self-trust — and how the tension between control and boundaries often reveals our deepest fears about being too much or not enough. Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:The difference between boundaries that protect and control that restrictsHow shame can make healthy self-protection feel selfish or wrongWhat to ask yourself when you’re unsure if you’re setting a boundary or managing someone else’s behaviorPractical ways to hold limits with compassion instead of guiltIf you’ve ever second-guessed yourself after setting a boundary — or worried that self-protection might make you unlovable — this episode will help you separate care from control and start building boundaries that honor your needs and your relationships.📝 Want to submit a question for a future episode?Nothing is off-limits (well, almost nothing).Submit your question anonymously or with your name — whatever feels safest for you.👉 https://forms.gle/1uYJ87Y2Vag6KYCeA💬 If this episode spoke to you, drop a comment and share your biggest takeaway or reflection — I’d love to hear what came up for you.Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, “5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day” to start building a relationship with yourself rooted in trust, not comparison.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to explore coaching or program options that meet you where you are.Stay Connected:Subscribe on Spotify or Apple, and leave a review to share your thoughts.YouTubeWebsite💬 You are not your content. Your worth exists offline too.#AskMeAnything #Boundaries #Control #ShameResilience #AdversityRising
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