EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Navigating Friendship Boundaries - Spam Filter For Your Brain - Episode 182
from SelfCareSchool's Spam Filter for Your Brain · host Anna HeardinLondon
Navigating Friendship Boundaries - Spam Filter For Your Brain - Episode 182On this episode of Spam Filter for Your Brain, HeardinLondon (that's me, but I speak in a weird third person for the algorithm) talks about: How to Protect Your Energy in Overwhelming Friendships Without GuiltKey Takeaways:Friendship Boundaries Aren’t One-Size-Fits-AllYou’ll explore why the classic “reciprocity” idea—keeping score of what you give and get—doesn’t necessarily build better friendships, and how valuing authenticity over expectations can lead to stronger connections.It’s Okay When People Show Up DifferentlyLearn how friends have different skill sets for support and care, and why accepting how people naturally show up (rather than what you wish they’d do) can ease frustration and deepen relationships.Overgiving and People-Pleasing Can Drain Your EnergyHear real-life examples of how not speaking up for your needs—like following along with plans that don’t suit you—can leave you exhausted, and how to notice these patterns in your friendships.Building the ‘Boundary Muscle’ Takes PracticeGet simple, practical language to try—like, “I’m sorry, that doesn’t work for my budget”—and see why regularly voicing your needs gets easier (and more vital) over time.Energy Audits: Check In With Yourself After InteractionsDiscover the power of quick post-hangout check-ins to assess how you feel—energized, drained, or neutral—and how these tiny “energy audits” can guide you toward more nourishing, joy-filled friendships.Full transcript: https://www.heardinlondon.com/post/navigating-friendship-boundariesApply for a Free 5% Better Focus Coaching Callhttps://forms.gle/Ajmcv5yw1Gh4dQNF8All My Free Resources:www.selfcareschool.co.uk/pages/selfcareschool-free-resourcesEmotional Resilience Toolkit: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/emotional-resilience-toolkitHow to Make Time for Yourself Replay: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/how-to-make-time-for-yourselfPodcast Q&A - What would you like me to talk about?https://forms.gle/w6MxqV5Di4YwGCRL6If you'd like to know more, and like to see more incredible humans, please do hop on to social media, HeardinLondon, Instagram and on Facebook.And if you would like to learn more about how you can embed this stuff into your life and would like to join something incredible coaching calls and the group work please do have a look at www.selfcareschool.co.uk If you have any questions about anything I mentioned this week, please do drop me an e-mail.
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