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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 43 MIN

Friendship Files #6: Boundaries That Protect Connection

from The Habit Lab · host Jenna Zint

Most people picture boundaries like walls—something harsh that shuts people out.But what if boundaries are actually edits that protect generosity so love can last?In this episode, Jenna reframes boundaries through the lens of habit coaching: just like we edit habits to make them sustainable, we sometimes need to edit our generosity and relational rhythms so they don’t collapse under resentment.When generosity stretches beyond our honest capacity, bitterness often begins to grow quietly in the background. Healthy boundaries aren’t meant to punish people—they’re meant to protect connection.You’ll hear about:• Why resentment often reveals a crossed value or an unspoken limit• Why boundaries are better understood as edits to your “yes”• Signs you may need a boundary adjustment in a relationship• How to offer the yes you actually have instead of shutting people downHealthy boundaries don’t shrink your world—they help keep generosity joyful and relationships sustainable.Jenna's Setting Up Your Summer Course- Buy the course here-Stay tuned for the "2x Group Coaching Calls" packages Our Pre-Marriage E-course is like coaching from your couch. What’s inside?✅ 6 bite-sized video sessions (30 min each)✅ 50-page workbook to guide real conversations✅ Topics on communication, conflict, intimacy, money & moreDon’t just plan your wedding—prepare for your marriage!➡️ Buy the course  [click here] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Most people picture boundaries like walls—something harsh that shuts people out. But what if boundaries are actually edits that protect generosity so love can last? In this episode, Jenna reframes boundaries through the lens of habit coaching: just like we edit habits to make them sustainable, we sometimes need to edit our generosity and relational rhythms so they don’t collapse under resentment. When generosity stretches beyond our honest capacity, bitterness often begins to grow quietly in ...

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