EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 27 MIN
What does it mean to have Boundaries? Why setting healthy boundaries are essential
from The Anxious Creative · host Dawn Bradley
In This Episode, You'll Hear About:The cringey story of my first boundaries book at 20 (and how I still didn’t get it 😅)Codependent friendships and learning when not to chaseMy therapist’s whiteboard visual that totally changed how I view boundariesThe difference between setting a boundary vs. building a wallWhy enforcing boundaries in your business (hello, cancellation policies!) is an act of self-respectHow to stop relying on outside validation to feel worthyThe 3 kinds of boundaries: time, energy, and moneyMy glass dome trick for protecting your energy (total game-changer)Why boundary failures aren’t the end of the world — they’re just part of the processLinks & Resources:Join Rock Your Business to align your decisions with your goals.Get instant access to my FREE Masterclass on From Overwhelmed to ProfitableDive deeper with blogs, free resources, and all things biz boundaries: dawnbradley.comFollow me: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dawnbradleyYoutube: www.youtube.com/dawnbradley
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Grab your cozy socks and your favorite drink, because we’re getting real about something that trips up so many of us recovering people-pleasers: boundaries. In this super raw and honest episode, I’m spilling a story I’ve never fully shared before (yep, it's awkward, messy, and a little hilarious too) about my journey from not-even-knowing-what-boundaries-were to finally figuring out how to stand up for myself—without burning everything down. I open up about messy friendships, uncomfortable confrontations, and learning the hard way how to differentiate between boundaries and walls. Plus, I dive into how a simple whiteboard from my therapist forever shifted my understanding of boundaries. Spoiler: boundaries aren't about shutting people out — they’re about letting people in, safely. If you’ve ever found yourself bending over backwards, terrified of disappointing others, or caught in that exhausting cycle of people-pleasing, this episode is your permission slip to take your power back (with compassion). We’ll chat business boundaries, personal boundaries, and the sneaky ways we self-sabotage. And of course, I overshare my way through all of it, as only The Anxious Creative can.
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