EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 8 MIN
🎙️Ask Me Anything – E5: How Do I Set Boundaries with My Mom Without Hurting Her?
from Untethering Shame · host Kyira Wackett
In this episode, I’m responding to a heartfelt question from Chris, who writes:“My wife and my mom have very different ideas about how we should raise our child and what role my mom should play in our lives. I want to respect my mom, but also build strong roots with my own family. My wife is exhausted and needs me to set better boundaries — but I’m struggling with guilt, and I don’t want to hurt my mom or make everything feel like a fight. How do I start this conversation without it becoming an attack?”We explore the deep emotional dynamics at play when you're caught between honoring your past and protecting your present. From guilt-based conditioning and lifelong family roles to radical acceptance and values-based communication, this episode is about how to step into your identity as a partner, parent, and son without abandoning yourself or others in the process.If you’re navigating family pressure, boundary guilt, or just trying to parent differently than how you were raised — this episode is for you.📝 Want to submit a question for a future episode?Nothing is off-limits (well, almost nothing).Submit anonymously or with your name — whatever feels safest for you.👉 https://forms.gle/1uYJ87Y2Vag6KYCeA🧠 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it. Let’s break the silence — together.Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, "5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day" and start making those daily shifts to break that shame cycle that's keeping you stuck in that negative headspace.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to discuss different program options and find the support best fits your needs.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be sure to leave a review to let us know your thoughts on this episode.YouTubeWebsite🧭 You can love your family and still lead from your own values. Boundaries aren’t rejection — they’re clarity, and they’re care.#AskMeAnything #FamilyBoundaries #GuiltAndGrowth #ShameResilience #RadicalAcceptance #AdversityRising #PodcastForHealing
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In this episode, I’m responding to a heartfelt question from Chris, who writes:“My wife and my mom have very different ideas about how we should raise our child and what role my mom should play in our lives. I want to respect my mom, but also build strong roots with my own family. My wife is exhausted and needs me to set better boundaries — but I’m struggling with guilt, and I don’t want to hurt my mom or make everything feel like a fight. How do I start this conversation without it becoming an attack?”We explore the deep emotional dynamics at play when you're caught between honoring your past and protecting your present. From guilt-based conditioning and lifelong family roles to radical acceptance and values-based communication, this episode is about how to step into your identity as a partner, parent, and son without abandoning yourself or others in the process.If you’re navigating family pressure, boundary guilt, or just trying to parent differently than how you were raised — this episode is for you.📝 Want to submit a question for a future episode?Nothing is off-limits (well, almost nothing).Submit anonymously or with your name — whatever feels safest for you.👉 https://forms.gle/1uYJ87Y2Vag6KYCeA🧠 If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it. Let’s break the silence — together.Ready to take the next step?Download the FREE handout, "5 Things Shame Resilient People Do Every Day" and start making those daily shifts to break that shame cycle that's keeping you stuck in that negative headspace.Book a free 25-minute discovery call to discuss different program options and find the support best fits your needs.Stay Connected:Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and be sure to leave a review to let us know your thoughts on this episode.YouTubeWebsite🧭 You can love your family and still lead from your own values. Boundaries aren’t rejection — they’re clarity, and they’re care.#AskMeAnything #FamilyBoundaries #GuiltAndGrowth #ShameResilience #RadicalAcceptance #AdversityRising #PodcastForHealing
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