EP 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

Have you ever felt exhausted from carrying everyone else's problems, emotions, and responsibilities? As Christian moms, we often hear that we're called to serve others. But somewhere along the way, many of us started believing that helping everyone is the same thing as loving everyone. In this episode, we're going back to the basics of healthy boundaries. We'll talk about what boundaries actually are, what they aren't, and why understanding the difference can transform your relationships, reduce resentment, and create more peace in your life. We'll also explore the powerful distinction found in Galatians 6 between carrying someone's burden and carrying someone's load—and why Christian moms often struggle to know the difference. In This Episode: What healthy boundaries actually are What God has entrusted you to steward Why boundaries are not selfish, controlling, or unloving The difference between burdens and backpacks Why Christian moms often struggle with boundaries The difference between helping and rescuing How boundaries strengthen relationships and reduce resentment Why we're responsible to others, not for others QUESTIONS What responsibilities has God entrusted to me in this season? Where might I be carrying a backpack that belongs to someone else? Am I helping carry a burden, or am I rescuing someone from responsibilities that are theirs to manage? RELATED EPISODES EP: 7: When Keeping the Peace is Costing Your Relationships (The Cost of Comfort-Part 3:Relationships EP: 10: Do You Wish You Felt More Peaceful and In Control? Here's Why You're Not Holding Your Boundaries EP: 12: Feeling Guilty Setting Boundaries? What the Bible Really Says About Boundaries, Peace, and People-Pleasing RESOURCES & LINKS Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌 Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets. Sign up for our Newsletter at: https://www.healthyboundariesformoms.com/connect Join the Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl CONNECT WITH ME Website: www.healthyboundariesformoms.com Instagram: @healthyboundariesformoms TikTok: @healthyboundariesformoms Facebook Group: Healthy Boundaries for Moms Email: [email protected] PODCAST CREDITS Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes Edited by William Grimes Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay