Real-Life Stories: Setting Boundaries in Recovery
Episode Overview
Setting boundaries is crucial for emotional and mental health in recovery. Learning to say 'no' can help protect your peace and wellbeing. Boundaries are not about cutting people off but about maintaining your own sanity. Support systems like recovery coaches can provide guidance and confidence. Balancing relationships and sobriety requires open communication and mutual respect.
Boundaries take so much courage because you don't know how the other person is going to respond and you have to be okay with not being able to control that
Setting boundaries can be one of the trickiest parts of recovery, but it's also one of the most crucial. In this episode of 'Through the Glass Recovery', hosts Steve and Julie welcome guests Jamie Woodall, Nele Cashmore, and Jessica Guerreri to share their personal experiences with setting boundaries in their sober lives. Each guest brings a unique perspective, making this conversation rich with real-life examples and heartfelt advice.
Jamie, a recovery coach and solo mum, discusses how learning to say 'no' has been essential for her wellbeing. Nele, also a recovery coach, shares her journey of setting boundaries while navigating her husband's controlled drinking. Jessica, an author and mum, talks about balancing her recovery with motherhood and how setting boundaries has been key to her success. This episode is packed with relatable stories and practical tips that will inspire you to set and maintain your own boundaries.
So if you're struggling with people-pleasing or unsure where to start, this episode is a must-listen. Remember, setting boundaries is not about cutting people off; it's about protecting your peace and showing up as your best self.