Generosity Needs Boundaries: Leslie Nelson on Faith, Lupus, and Giving Recklessly

Leslie Nelson opens up about living with lupus, the uncertainty that comes when your body feels unpredictable, and how resilience is often built one honest decision at a time.Through faith, perseverance, chronic illness, motherhood, and enduring friendships, Leslie shares how life has shaped the way she shows up for others, bringing compassion, wisdom, and purpose.She also offers thoughtful insight into healthy boundaries, why “maybe” can sometimes be a disguised no, and how generosity can unintentionally become enabling when we overlook the deeper need.This conversation expands the meaning of generosity beyond money. Leslie reminds us that giving can also take the form of time, belonging, candor, hospitality, encouragement, mentoring, and simple moments of kindness.She closes by sharing her passion for generational diversity and what different generations can learn from one another in our families, communities, and workplaces.If you are craving a warmer, wiser way to show up for others while still protecting your peace, this conversation is for you.If this episode inspired you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women discover The Healing in Sharing.Connect with Leslie:Website: www.pivotalconnect.orgLinktree: https://linktr.ee/pivotconn?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=53c70169-dc45-456b-99dc-41100997e2bd Amazon: Giving, Recklessly: Testimonials and examples to Inspire Higher Levels of GenerosityFree Generosity Workbook: https://generosityworkbook.com/Connect with Jen:www.thehealinginsharing.comJen Lee Listens: Private listening support for women. Book Here:https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=38958021Follow: Instagram: @TheHealingInSharingYouTube: @TheHealingInSharing11Email: [email protected]: Apple podcast, Spotify, etcBook: Why I Survived; Where Survival Becomes StrengthThe background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Melissa Turri. https://melissaturrimusic.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show