Episode 7 - Having Your Own Back: Boundaries, Compassion, and Self-Trust

Hey Mama! If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no — and felt the resentment show up later — this episode is for you. Maybe you tell yourself you should be able to handle it. Maybe you’re used to being the one who adjusts, who accommodates, who makes it work. And on the outside, it might look like you’re doing fine… but on the inside, you feel tired, stretched thin, or quietly disconnected from yourself. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to honor your needs, why trusting yourself feels shaky, or why boundaries bring up guilt instead of relief — you’re not alone. None of this means you’re doing life wrong. It often means you’ve been very good at taking care of everyone else. In this episode, we talk about what it actually means to have your own back — not in a dramatic way, but in the small, everyday moments where self-trust is either built or slowly eroded. We explore questions like: What does it look like to stay with yourself when something feels uncomfortable? Why do boundaries feel selfish when they’re really about self-respect? How do you rebuild trust with yourself after years of overriding your needs? And what changes when you stop abandoning yourself to keep the peace? This conversation matters because self-love isn’t just how you feel about yourself — it’s how you treat yourself in real life. It shows up in your choices, your energy, and the kind of relationships you’re able to sustain without burning out. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. (Any links, programs, or tools referenced will always be listed here for clarity.) Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes share this conversation with a friend who might be learning how to have her own back, too Next week, we’ll continue this series by talking about staying with yourself through mistakes, shame, and growth — because that’s often where self-love is tested the most. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.