Let's Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Let’s Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown, the Boundaries Coach. This is a podcast for the go-to girl, the nice guy, Mrs. Busy, the yes-man, the people pleaser and anyone who spends so much time taking care of everything and everybody else that you don’t have any time or energy left over for yourself. Together we will learn to overcome busyness and resentment to find freedom and contentment.
In the sixth and final part of our boundaries in business leadership series, Sarah Stokes and I discuss setting boundaries in our professional relationships. We explore topics such as defining roles and responsibilities, expectations and measurements of success, dealing with conflicts, and maintaining healthy business relationships.
We share our personal experiences with professional relationships, and provide insights and tips on how to effectively manage business relationships. Clear boundaries and effective communication are essential to prevent misunderstandings and feelings of resentment. We end with some advice on how to handle situations when a business relationship isn't working and how to preserve a personal connection while changing the professional relationship.
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In the fifth part of our boundaries in business leadership series, Mary and Sarah dive into establishing boundaries with clients. They discuss the importance of defining clear expectations as a business leader, including setting both working and non-working hours. The conversation highlights establishing specific terms of service to prevent overcommitting and potential resentment.
Furthermore, the conversation delves into the importance of knowing one's ideal client and the courage it takes to decline opportunities to work when necessary. They explore recognizing signs of a toxic client relationship and discuss the advantages of implementing boundaries for sustained business success. They provide practical tips for communicating clear boundaries, suggesting the use of a clear and kind boundary sandwiched between respect and common ground.
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In this discussion on business finances, Sarah Stokes and I discuss the importance of setting financial boundaries in business. We discuss topics such as setting boundaries around pricing and payment, the unintended consequences of not having financial boundaries, and the importance of creating sustainable financial practices in business.
We emphasize viewing money as a tool for achieving personal and business goals. We explore how business finances, when leveraged properly, result in personal income, sustained businesses, and overall financial health. Money is a renewable resource and we get to decide how we interact with money for sustainable business growth.
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Welcome to the third installment of the Boundaries and Business Leadership series. In today's episode, Sarah Stokes and I delve into the importance of establishing boundaries concerning focus, technology, and learning within the realm of business leadership. Our conversation highlights the significance of being aware of potential distractions and deliberately choosing tasks that align with achieving our desired results.
Furthermore, we emphasize the necessity of setting limitations on technology exposure and creating clear boundaries to safeguard and enhance our focus, ultimately contributing to the improvement of our businesses. We discuss the advantages of allocating dedicated time blocks for undisturbed, concentrated work. We also stress the significance of identifying and leveraging our optimal working hours. Join us as we explore the art of granting yourself the invaluable gift of focus for the betterment of your business.
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Everybody is searching for the ever-elusive work-life balance. I think what we really need are clear work and life boundaries. In the second part of my Boundaries and Business series, I engage in a conversation with Sarah Stokes, sharing our experiences, reflections, and insights on work-life balance, including a discussion of myths and misconceptions about it.
Work-life balance isn't a perfect 50/50 split, and it looks different for each person. We emphasize the importance of deciding your own balance based on your values and priorities. Additionally, we explore the negative effects of busyness and highlight the significance of being intentional and purposeful in allocating time and energy. Recognizing that a healthy leader makes a healthy business, we stress the critical need for self-care among leaders.
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Welcome to part one of this series designed for business owners, leaders, career professionals, and entrepreneurs. Partnering with Sarah Stokes, we delve into the realm of boundary-related issues that often arise in business. In this first segment, our focus revolves around the transformative power of saying no and practicing self-leadership for greater success and fulfillment in business.
Sarah and I explore the concept of saying no to the things that do not align with your personal or business values. We discuss the positive impact that saying no with love can have on your professional journey. Additionally, we discuss the importance of making self-care non-negotiable and highlight the need to view it as an act of self-love and as crucial for the growth and prosperity of our businesses. Join us as we navigate the importance of establishing boundaries, their profound impact on our professional endeavors, and effective strategies for their implementation to attain greater success and fulfillment.
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Today, we are joined by a special guest, Minette Riordan, who delves into the significance of establishing boundaries in the realm of creativity and its integration into business. Our conversation explores the idea that while not everyone may be “crafty," yet we are still able to be creative in our own ways. Minette explains how embracing creativity contributes to both self-care and business success.
She emphasizes how understanding our unique creative genius and aligning with our creativity can enhance our business performance. Minette addresses the misconception that creativity is often perceived as a self-indulgent and unproductive pursuit. Our discussion concludes with the idea that cultivating creativity as a means of self-care positively impacts our business ventures. The more authentically and creatively we present ourselves, the more we attract others in the business arena.
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Struggling to establish and stick to your New Year's resolutions? You're not the only one! By February, many individuals find themselves lacking the motivation they had just a month before.
In this conversation, I speak with Deb to explore a fresh approach to creating and maintaining resolutions. Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging progress rather than striving for perfection, we discuss a mindset shift when it comes to setting and achieving goals. If you're eager to approach the new year with a renewed perspective on goals, tune in!
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Are you finding the approaching holidays to be a source of stress? Wouldn't you prefer to experience joy, connection, and excitement instead? Many individuals tend to overlook setting boundaries, especially during the holiday season, which can result in increased overwhelm, stress, and anxiety.
In this episode, we explore the concept of establishing boundaries for the holidays. I provide examples of holiday boundaries and emphasize that everyone's boundaries will vary—and that's perfectly acceptable! Let me to help you in determining and implementing your holiday boundaries.
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As working from home has become more common, so have questions and discussions about work life balance. Today we go beyond the typical work-life balance to include the unique challenges faced by parents working from home. Our guest, Leslie, embarked on the journey of entrepreneurship with her husband and then discovered that they were expecting a baby. In this conversation, Leslie shares her experiences navigating the challenges of trying to balance work and motherhood.
Together we discuss how so many people are seeking work-life balance but what they really are in need of are clear boundaries. Leslie speaks on how she and her husband have implemented boundaries in their routines to balance their professional and parenting responsibilities. We discuss the importance of setting clear working hours and parenting hours and incorporating flexibility into schedules. With clear boundaries, effective planning, and support, Leslie demonstrates that it is indeed possible to run a home-based business while remaining a present parent.
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Do you consider yourself busy? Do you find yourself rushing from one thing to the next with a never-ending to-do list running in the back of your head? Well, that's exactly the sentiment shared by today's guest, Cari Powers—a personal trainer, a nutrition coach, and a busy entrepreneur. Despite her perpetual busyness, Cari often finds herself feeling unaccomplished as her to-do list seems never-ending. She acknowledges the importance of self-care but struggles to integrate it into her already hectic schedule.
In this episode, we talk about the main problems that come with busyness and how it relates to boundaries. I provide Cari with insights and suggestions on incorporating self-care practices and effective calendaring tips to ensure she can seamlessly integrate self-care into her routine. The conversation finishes up with discussing efficient scheduling strategies to kickstart her week in the right direction.
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The term "burnout" has become increasingly common, but what does it actually mean? Today, we dive into this important topic with special guest and burnout expert, Chelsea Frost. After overcoming her own struggle with experiencing burnout, Chelsea is now dedicated to preventing others from going through similar struggles. As an executive coach specializing in burnout prevention, she shares her personal journey and recognizes the signs and symptoms of burnout she experienced during that period.
Chelsea and I discuss the relationship between burnout and boundaries. It was learning boundaries that helped Chelsea overcome her burnout syndrome. We discuss ways that people experiencing burnout can be more empowered to overcome it. We also discuss the shared responsibility of leaders to support individuals displaying signs of burnout and the essential conversations that can be initiated with employees to address this pressing issue.
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In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Patricia Ortega, a career coach and the host of The Uncommon Career Podcast. Patricia specializes in helping technical leaders and professionals overcome career challenges to find, land, and thrive in fulfilling and impactful careers. She has over a decade of experience, is a certified life and executive coach, and holds a master of science in counseling.
During our discussion, Patricia delves into the significance of emotional intelligence, emphasizing its relevance in both professional and personal spheres. We explore the intersection of boundaries and emotional intelligence, unraveling the important connection between these two crucial skill sets. Patricia concludes by sharing her top two recommendations for evaluating or enhancing our emotional intelligence.
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In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Delaney and Vesta Hager, a mother-daughter duo who are not only business partners but also co-hosts of "The What’s Next Podcast." Their business venture and podcast aim to assist women in transition, guiding them toward their desired destinations and helping them shape the life they aspire to live.
During our conversation, Vesta and Delaney delve into the advantages and challenges of working as a family team, shedding light on the evolving boundaries they are discovering along the way. They share valuable insights, offer tips, and give advice for those entering or already engaged in business with a family member. Despite encountering some hurdles and the learning curve of working closely together, Delaney and Vesta express their enjoyment of working together. They enthusiastically encourage anyone presented with the opportunity to work with a family member to go for it!
Find more about Delaney and Vesta and “The What’s Next Podcast” here: The What’s Next Podcast. Find them on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thenextnestacademy/
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Today, we're joined by a special guest, Sarah Stokes. We hear all about Sarah’s story of working with her spouse as television anchors, to co-creating a million dollar marketing business, to starting a coaching practice that helps business women choose joy. We dive into the topic of the husband and wife power couple and what made it so successful. We also explore the moment when Sarah knew she had to make a difficult decision and have a vulnerable conversation. We untangle the web of the professional and personal relationship for this power couple and what it meant to move forward with authenticity.
Sarah shares how hard it was for her to set a boundary of retiring from their marketing company that they had built together. We talk about the crucial conversation and the real test - upholding that boundary. It wasn’t easy. In the end, it was the boundary that allowed them to save their relationship and find fulfillment. We explore ways that you can implement healthy boundaries in your personal and professional relationships.
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Have you experienced a toxic or unhealthy relationship with a family member? In this episode of Let's Talk Boundaries, we delve into a deeply personal and courageous story with our guest, MJ. She opens up about her challenging relationship with her mother and the tough decision she made to go "no contact." Join us as we discuss MJ’s emotional struggle over her love for her mother and her need for healthier family dynamics. .
We also discuss the possibility of MJ reevaluating her boundaries with her mother in the future and what boundaries would need to be in place for reconciliation. We explore the ways in which a troubled relationship with a loved one can start to impact our own behavior. MJ shares her open and honest feelings about this process and gives her best advice to listeners with similar challenges. Join us for this powerful and insightful conversation with MJ, as she shares her journey of finding strength and clarity through the process of setting healthy boundaries.
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As a business leader or team member, sometimes difficult conversations need to happen to work effectively together. However, these conversations don’t need to be as stressful as you may think! It is possible to have tough conversations while maintaining professionalism and solution focused.
I had the opportunity to discuss how to have a tough conversation with a business owner named Carolin Serena. She shared a situation in which she had to navigate a challenging conversation with an employee. I guided Carolin through this conversation, helping her clarify her desired outcome. We practiced communicating in the form of asking and requests. We end with an important reminder that our measurement of success cannot be another person's response or feelings.
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You may have heard (or even thought!) that setting boundaries is unkind. I am here to tell you that this is a myth! In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Loreé Beamer, also known as the Queen of Kindness. She shares her story of discovering happiness in her life by extending kindness to everyone and also by setting boundaries for herself.
During our conversation, we discuss the similarities between the practice of kindness and the practice of boundaries. Both are about empowered decision making. Both are learned skills. Both help us live more authentically, establish healthier relationships, and experience more joy in our lives. Listen in to hear how boundaries and kindness go hand in hand.
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Taylor Swift's been all over the news and trending on social media recently. My “Swifty” sister Chime and I watched the Netflix Documentary “Miss Americana” and uncovered boundary lessons from the film and life of the amazing Taylor Swift. Her life and career began with the moral code and belief system of wanting to be considered “good”. We discuss Taylor Swift’s journey from desperately seeking the approval of others, being on top of her career, receiving public scrutiny, taking space to reinvent herself, and emerging as her empowered authentic self.
When it comes to boundaries, Taylor experienced some progress and some bumps along the road, until her boundaries were really tested and she had to make a difficult and tearful decision. Ultimately, Taylor Swift transforms into her true self and owns who she is. Taylor is relatable, connected to her fans, and just plain killing it! Maybe there is some truth to the idea that Taylor is putting Travis Kelce on the map ;)
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Last month, we discussed the differences between rules and boundaries (see episode 48). Since then, I have frequently been asked, “What About “Relationship Boundaries”? If rules are guidelines for leading groups of people and boundaries are my personal guidelines for myself, then what do we call the boundaries within our relationships?
Well here is the catch, there is no such thing as relationship boundaries! What you've heard referred to as relationship boundaries are really just relationship agreements. Listen in to hear all about relationship agreements and setting boundaries for yourself in relationships. When you can learn the difference between rules, boundaries and agreements, you can better show up in your relationships and better show up for yourself.
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Do you work with friends and family? Have you become friends with your coworkers? Maintaining a personal and professional relationship can be challenging, especially when you are trying to enforce rules and boundaries. You do not want to resent your friend. You also do not want it to be uncomfortable at work. This is exactly the situation that Tiffany faces as she tries to supervise a childhood friend.
After listening to episode 48 on the difference between rules and boundaries, Tiffany reached out to Mary for help to navigate this complicated personal and professional relationship. We start by differentiating between workplace rules and personal boundaries. Next, we discuss the employee handbook as the tool to establish the code of conduct in the office. We clarify the process for monitoring and enforcing the handbook. Then, we clarify roles and responsibilities. Lastly, we empower Tiffany with a plan to maintain her personal relationship with her friend and professional relationship with her coworker.
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Does your family have a business? Have you ever worked for a family business of considered taking on responsibility for your family business? What would you do if your family asked you to take over your family’s business? Managing a family business is complicated because it can blur the lines between personal and professional. In this episode, we dive into the importance of setting clear boundaries within a family business.
Join Mary as she has an open conversation with her client, Jenette, who's contemplating taking the reins of her family's business. Jenette shares her concerns about this responsibility and how she needed to set boundaries to make the best decision for herself and her career. Tune in to hear how this podcast and coaching with Mary has empowered Jenette to honor her own feelings and needs and move forward with this important career and life decision.
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In this episode, Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, shares insights on a common area of confusion she often encounters in her work: distinguishing between rules and boundaries. In this discussion, she emphasizes the significance of grasping these distinctions and how doing so can contribute to maintaining strong and healthy relationships.
Mary emphasizes the importance of safeguarding our well-being and respecting our own self-care needs, explaining that boundaries are something we establish for ourselves. It is crucial to note that boundaries are not meant to be imposed upon others. By setting clear boundaries, we can effectively steer clear of issues such as resentment, fatigue, and overwhelm.
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Balancing work and life can be a tough feat for many individuals, but it becomes even more demanding when faced with a health issue. In a conversation between Mary and Tracy, who is a solopreneur, Tracy candidly shares her experiences dealing with Lyme disease and the adjustments she had to make to prioritize her well-being.
Tracy came to the realization that prioritizing self-care is paramount to achieving a successful work-life balance. She delves into the changes she had to implement and her strategies for navigating days when her health isn't at its best. Join Mary and Tracy in their discussion on how to maintain business success even when confronted with health challenges.
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In recent weeks, the new Barbie movie has taken center stage. Mary Brown and her sister, Chime, engage in a conversation about the fundamental concepts of boundaries and provide examples from the film.
The two delve into the themes of self-confidence and self-worth that are prominently depicted throughout the Barbie movie. Mary and Chime deliver a powerful reminder that our value remains constant and unchanging. This important realization is also reached by Barbie herself as the storyline unfolds. Join in as they share their thoughts on this widely acclaimed movie, Barbie.
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Today, we had the privilege of engaging in a conversation with Jade Shebelski, an adept social media manager and creative content producer. Our discussion delved into the realm of social media, illuminating the advantages of establishing limits on our usage for the sake of our well-being. Jade engages in a dialogue with Mary, The Boundaries Coach, in the many ways we can set boundaries around social media and how it has helped her.
This episode also encompasses Jade's practice of social media detoxification and the positive influence this boundary has had on her mental health in relation to her social media engagement. It remains crucial for us to conscientiously curate the content we share and to reflect upon our motivations behind doing so. While social media can serve as a means of self-care, it can similarly function as a buffer for escapism. Tune in to gain deeper insights into the art of establishing personal social media boundaries.
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The iconic Tina Turner faced a challenging beginning to both her life and her journey to stardom. In this particular episode, we join Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, in a candid dialogue with her sister, Chime. The focus is on the documentary "I, Tina," which sheds light on Tina's early struggles with establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. Having confronted abusive relationships firsthand and as an observer, Tina's path to embracing boundaries was a gradual one.
During the episode, Mary and Chime delve into Tina's process of initiating personal boundaries and examine the profound impact this had on her subsequent life trajectory. The discussion revolves around Tina's eventual decision to assert her own limits, a transformation that proved pivotal. By bravely setting and upholding these boundaries, Tina was able to gain control over her own life and artistic expression. This newfound empowerment became the cornerstone of her remarkable success, solidifying her status as an enduring legend for generations to come.
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In this episode Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, welcomes Denita Bremer, a certified life coach, specializing in trauma and nervous system regulation. During their conversation, they delve into the topic of boundaries in the context of trauma coaching and its connection to our nervous system.
They discuss the significance of acknowledging and embracing uncomfortable emotions, and they explore how we can establish boundaries to effectively process our feelings. Additionally, they shed light on the contrasting aspects of shame and guilt, emphasizing that we are solely responsible for our own emotions. Listen in to hear Denita’s valuable perspective on these important topics.
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Discovering forgiveness and establishing boundaries are interconnected. Achieving forgiveness can pave the way for freedom and peace in life. This was precisely the journey undertaken by Jessica, one of Mary's clients, who had endured a challenging divorce and other difficult circumstances.
During this discussion, Jessica shares how setting boundaries played a vital role in her divorce process and ultimately guided her towards the path of forgiveness. Through this transformative experience, she ultimately attained freedom by embracing forgiveness. Tune in to hear the inspiring account of her journey.
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Creating and maintaining work - life boundaries is a learned skill, though it may pose additional challenges for those with irregular schedules. In this conversation, Mary discusses with her guest, who works Tuesday through Saturday, how to effectively maintain boundaries during her days off. that works Tuesday through Saturday and how to help her maintain boundaries on days off. Mary also offers some useful advice on organizing schedules and starting and ending the workweek positively and productively.
Through their discussion, Mary helps her guest recognize the importance of saying no to certain commitments on her days off to safeguard essential aspects like self-care and quality time with family.
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Have you heard about the viral text messages going around between Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady? Well if you haven’t yet, go look it up and listen to this episode! Because there are some major boundary conversations that need to be had around these text messages.
Mary and her sister Chime, talk about whether these text messages from Jonah are him setting boundaries or not? They talk through some scenarios of how negotiating in a relationship can be helpful if you do it correctly. So are you team Sarah or team Jonah? Listen in to hear how Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach feels about this scenario!
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We may not realize it, but most of us have “manuals” that we have created in our minds of what a good mom is or what a good husband does. In this episode Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, helps her client recognize that we are born valuable and that value doesn’t change based on what we do or don’t do in a day.
Mary’s guest speaks on her struggles with the expectations she has for her spouse and the disappointment and frustration that arises when those expectations are not met. When we are able to stop setting expectations on ourselves and on our spouses, we are able to love unconditionally and get rid of the guilt and disappointment.
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Parenting is challenging, but parenting a child with a mental illness can bring on a whole other level of struggles. In this episode Mary talks with one of her clients about her challenges with raising a child with a mental illness and how setting boundaries helped take care of herself, her relationship with not only her daughter with the mental illness but with her husband and other children as well.
Mary’s client realized that she needed to take care of herself first to be able to take care of others. Mary helped her realize that maybe her daughter was just doing the best she knew how and after these realizations, she was then able to show up differently for her daughter.
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In today’s episode, Mary talks with Tami Parker, CEO of Unicycle Business Consulting. She provides HR support for companies and in doing so, has seen many boundary issues show up with employer, employee relationships. She explains how setting boundaries with your boss is beneficial for both the employee and employer.
Mary and Tami also discuss the importance for the employer to provide clear expectations for their employees and how boundaries in a workplace setting helps prevent burnout. Listen in to this episode and hear how it is possible to say no to your boss!
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In the final part of the Harry and Meghan series, Mary and her sister Chime talk about the Royal family and the business side of being Royal. The Royal family is not only a family but more of a business and with that business comes quite a few boundary issues.
Mary discusses with Chime some of the times that family and the family business came into direct conflict in the Royal family. There are many instances where boundaries are pushed when it comes to the media, royal engagements and security. They talk about how Harry had to figure out his role in his family once he decided he was no longer participating in the family business.
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In part three of our Harry and Meghan series, Mary and her sister Chime go in depth into Meghan, the Princess People Pleaser. Meghan grew up always wanting to make others happy and she got along with everyone. Living this way worked for her for a while… until it didn’t.
Mary and Chime discuss at what point Meghan decides that she has had enough and she decides to set some boundaries. She finally decides that it is time to do what feels good to her and live authentically to herself and her personal values. Listen in to hear all about princess people pleaser.
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In this second part of the Harry and Meghan series, we look back at why we believe Harry is the prince of boundaries. Mary and her sister Chime discuss how Harry learned boundaries from a young age from his mom’s great example and how that set him up to make some tough decisions later on in life.
Harry sets very clear priorities early on which help him to make decisions on what he is willing to participate in and what he is not willing to participate in. We also discuss what happened when he broke a boundary with himself and how he is a great example to us all on what he does when he realizes he didn’t stick with the boundary he set for himself. Listen in to hear all about Harry, the prince of boundaries!
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Guilt is a normal emotion that can come up for us quite often. But it is important for us to realize that there is healthy AND unhealthy guilt. Healthy guilt can serve as a moral compass, reminding us of our values and guiding us toward ethical behavior. However, unhealthy or chronic guilt can be detrimental to our well-being, leading to self-blame or shame.
Today Mary will be exploring the emotion of guilt and how it impacts our ability to set boundaries with Sumita Vasudeva. They discuss how to recognize what is rational vs. irrational guilt and what to do when you notice guilt creeping in. Listen in to hear Sumita’s three basic steps that we can follow to help us not let guilt overwhelm us.
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The royal family… they are just like us, right? Well maybe not completely, but they are in that they also need to set boundaries! So in part one of this series, we dive into the beginning of Harry and Meghan’s love story.
Mary talks with her sister, Chime today all about the Netflix docuseries “Harry and Meghan”. They discuss how they met, meeting each other's families and the royal wedding. Mary and Chime talk about different points in which they notice boundaries that were set along the way and how that helped them navigate the media and other bumps along the road. Listen in!
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With so much focus on self care recently, how do people actually find time for self care? With everything we have to do on a day to day basis, how do we fit self care into our already busy, overwhelming schedules? Well today Mary gives you the secret to make sure self care gets into your daily routine.
Mary talks to her friend Erin today about her role as a busy working mom. Mary talks Erin through her busy schedule and the best way to go from overwhelmed and exhausted, to a woman who loves her calendar and uses it as a tool to build confidence. To get results in her business, to connect with the people she loves, and to practice self-care all at the same time.
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Kelley Tenny is an experienced educator who has dedicated her career to helping students succeed. As an educator she had great success in setting boundaries in her classrooms. However, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer years ago, she realized that she needed to start prioritizing her own well-being and setting boundaries in not just her professional life, but her personal life as well.
In this episode, Mary Brown, The Boundaries Coach, talks to Kelley about her experience with cancer and how it gave her the push she needed to redefine the roles she had in her life. Mary talks to her about the importance of boundaries, and how they can actually increase our connection to the people that we love.
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In today’s episode Mary welcomes a special guest on the show to talk all about setting boundaries as a business leader. Dayle Wickizer is a results oriented Business Coach who helps technical managers learn to be outstanding, authentic leaders.
Today Dayle talks to Mary all about setting boundaries as a manager to better help employees be the best version of themselves, which in turn helps your business grow and flourish. They discuss how having clear and kind boundaries can help with team engagement and retention. It is important, especially in today’s quiet quitting epidemic to be an engaged leader and know your employees needs.
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Do you catch yourself setting boundaries, but once you actually follow through with them… you let the “shoulds” creep in? You start to tell yourself that you should have done this or that and then the shame takes over.
If this sounds like you, then listen in! Because in today’s episode Mary talks with an anonymous guest about her struggle with maintaining boundaries with her Mother. Mary talks to her about what to do when those “should” thoughts come up. Let’s talk boundaries!
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“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein is a well known and loved children's book. But today, Mary and her friend Courtney talk through some of the boundary issues they notice when they read through the book.
Listen in as they give “The Giving Tree” an alternate ending… with some boundaries. They will be taking a look at how the tree ends up giving too much of itself away and it gives us a lesson in needing to give from a place of abundance not depletion.
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Welcome to a new series we will be introducing: Boundaries in Pop Culture! In today’s episode Mary talks with her sister Chime all about the documentary “Pretty Baby Brooke Shields”.
They discuss the boundary issues that Brooke had from a young age and how that affected her and her relationships through young adulthood. Mary and Chime talk about how Brooke was able to find her voice later in life and set boundaries that set her up for success in relationships with herself, her spouse and her children.
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We hear all about the importance of self-care now, but do you really know what it is and how to realistically add it to your routine? Well in today's episode we talk all about self-care and my five fundamental foundations for self-care.
I go into how boundaries relates to self-care and give you my self-care planning guide to get you started! Are you ready to add self-care to your daily routine? Well listen in and find out how you can make it happen!
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In this episode we dive into a very common question about how it is possible for women of faith to set boundaries. Mary talks to her sister Carolin on how boundaries have helped Carolin live the gospel.
Carolin and Mary talk about how having boundaries in the gospel has helped them be more available to serve others without reservation. But also being able to say no when they need to. Let’s talk boundaries!
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Mary talks to us today about how boundary setting helped her get her business where it is today. She chose to say no to some good opportunities, but they weren’t quite what she wanted to focus on.
Learning to set boundaries early on in your business will help you say no to things that are not in alignment for you. In doing so, this will make room so you have the time, energy and space for things that will help grow your business in a way that is in alignment with you.
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Yulin Lee is a financial coach who helps women live the life they want by their own design. She helps women feel confident in creating their own financial independence.
Yulin talks with Mary in this episode about setting boundaries around your finances. And also how to set boundaries around finances as a partnership, as parents and with yourself. Let’s talk boundaries!
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Lisa Cheney-Philp meets with Mary in this episode and talks with how boundaries shows up for her in her life and work. Lisa works as a death doula, and so dealing with grief is an important part of her job.
Lisa talks about how she has learned to embrace grief in her life and how she has been able to use boundaries to say yes to grief and still feel able to say no to other things. They discuss how boundaries can be helpful for someone who is preparing for the loss of a loved one.
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Boundaries are a hot topic nowadays, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. So in this episode, Mary is here to answer all of the frequently asked questions about boundaries.
One of Mary’s clients, Lesley, chats with Mary about questions that have come up for her around boundaries and questions people have asked her frequently. Mary is here to set the record straight. So let’s talk boundaries!
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In this episode, Mary talks to Kristin Chadwick about boundaries with kids and how Kristin was able to learn boundaries from a very young age. Kristin now has kids entering teenage years, so her and Mary talk all about setting boundaries around friendships and dating.
They also dive into when a good time is to start introducing boundaries to your kids and how to start having those open conversations about what your kids are ok with and what they are not ok with.
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Ever feel like you just don’t have the energy for things, but don’t feel like you can say no? Are you burning yourself out? Without setting boundaries we aren’t able to fully show up for ourselves and the people we love.
Mary talks with Chrysta today all about how Chrysta has learned to set energetic boundaries for herself. And how she decides what she has the capacity for and what she does not have the capacity for on a given day. Listen in to hear how this has helped Chrysta and how she knows that her energy bandwidth changes each day.
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Setting boundaries in a relationship is so beneficial for both you and your partner. Not setting boundaries with each other can lead to resentment, miscommunication and frustration on both sides.
Isabell has been in a relationship for two years and is now going to be navigating that relationship through long distance. Mary helps her talk through the boundaries they already have for their relationship and if they need new ones that could help them work through this new living situation.
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Do you find that you are willing to set aside any amount of time and energy to help others, but when it comes to setting aside time for yourself…it just doesn’t happen? Or that you are so accommodating that your own life seems to get a little lost in the mix?
So today I speak with Penny Kidd, she is a financial coach and helps clients set boundaries and parameters around their finances. As someone who spends her day helping others, sometimes she has a hard time setting boundaries for herself. So we got into how she can set boundaries with her clients and with her own time and scheduling.
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Do relationships with siblings seem to get more complicated as you get older? Do you get pulled into their drama with each other and are sick of being the negotiator or mediator? Are you ready to decide what you want your role to be with your siblings? If so, this episode is for you!
On today’s episode Mary talks with Anne Menske, a fellow Coach, about her relationship with her two siblings. Recently Anne has been put in the middle of their arguments and Anne is ready to set some boundaries around how much she wants to be involved and help in these disagreements. Tune in to hear how Anne decides what she is ok with, and what she is not ok with.
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Have you found yourself on the receiving end of a boundary? How did you feel about it? Did you take it personally or get offended? We feel ok setting boundaries for ourselves, but maybe it is hard to hear other’s boundaries towards us.
Today Mary talks with Chris Dyer, a coach, speaker and author about how she learned to take others' boundaries and not take them on as her own story. She was able to redirect her energy towards people who are open and receptive to her worth and energy. You can learn more about Chris HERE.
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Are you more productive in the morning if you start out your day with a routine? But getting into the habit of that routine has been a challenge for you? Well you are not alone and this episode is for you!
Jessica loves to stay in her warm, cozy bed and has a hard time motivating herself to get going. Sound familiar? In this episode Mary talks with Jessica about how to get a morning routine in place that works for her and get her day off to the right start.
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Setting boundaries isn’t just about people. We can set boundaries around just about anything. And one thing that a lot of people struggle with is setting boundaries around food and their eating habits.
Mary talks with Stephanie in this interview about why we need boundaries around food and how to set those boundaries. Stephanie discusses her weight loss journey and how setting boundaries has helped her with her food habits.
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Do you have a hard time making and keeping your New Year's goals? Well you are not alone! Many people by February have already lost their motivation for the goals they set only a month earlier.
So in this interview, Mary chats with Deb about a new way to make and keep those resolutions. As well as learning to be ok with progress. It is not about perfection when learning to make and reach goals. Ready to tackle the new year with a new mindset about goals? Then listen in!
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Do you feel like you are always getting pulled into the middle of family drama? Are you the one having to be an intermediary between family members? Well that is exactly how Debbi was feeling with the relationship with her parents and brother.
In this interview, Debbi discusses the family drama that she is getting pulled into. Mary helps her identify and specify her boundaries and figure out a clear way of communicating those boundaries. Learn how boundaries can help you gain a healthy relationship with mutual respect.
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Does the thought of upcoming holidays cause you stress? Wouldn’t you rather be feeling joy, connection and excitement? Many people don’t set themselves boundaries, especially during the holidays. And this can lead to extra overwhelm, stress and anxiety.
In this episode Mary discusses how to start picking your boundaries for your holidays. She gives some examples of her holiday boundaries and talks about how everyone's boundaries will be different and that is ok! Let Mary help you figure out your holiday boundaries.
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Do you do things just to make others happy? Do you really know what makes you happy? Or what you do and do not like? Well if not, or even if you aren't sure... then this episode is just for you. Jeanette was once a people pleaser and had no boundaries.
In this interview Mary talks with Jeanette about the changes she has gone through in her life to overcome people pleasing and become her true, authentic self. Through creating these boundaries for herself, Jeanette has found freedom and power in her life. Find out how in this episode.
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How can we navigate aging parents and the roles we want to play in their care? In this interview, Carol talks through the decisions she is facing regarding her parents and the care they need. Mary helps her work through what kind of care she is willing and not willing to provide.
Carol realizes it is ok for her to allow herself to feel sad that things aren't how they used to be. Listen to how Carol accepts that it is ok for her not to be strong all the time. How will she set these boundaries for herself, while still maintaining her parents own boundaries and agency?
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Are you ready to get your power back? A lot of it has to do with taking responsibility for your own boundaries and realizing you can't control others boundaries. And once you set those boundaries, how do you maintain them?
In this interview Mary speaks with Sarah Monares, a licensed counselor, coach and writer. They talk about the importance of boundaries and how they have shown up in her life as a business owner, mom and wife.
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Looking for work-life balance? Wondering how to manage work time, family time, and personal time? Sometimes working women try to fit their work into the cracks of their lives so as not inconvenience anyone else?
In this interview with Business Coach Melissa Kellogg-Lueck, Mary and Melissa discuss what to do when someone needs you during your "working time" and how to decide when to make exceptions to our calendar?
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How to stop enabling and start having boundaries in a toxic relationship. After years of a co-dependent relationship, Ingrid's life became unmanageable and she could not do it anymore. She learned to surrender to the things beyond her control, which was empowering.
In this interview Mary and Ingrid discuss how to know when to walk away from a toxic relationship. They also discuss when and how to revisit the boundaries and consider loosening them to reconnect with our loved ones.
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What can we do when family wants to spend time together, but we need some personal time? How do we set boundaries when we don't want to make people feel bad? What if we feel guilty?
In this interview, Crystal learns to overcome people pleasing and set boundaries with her time. Mom wants to spend all day together every Wednesday and control how that time is spent. How can she tell her Mom what she actually wants and feel good about it?
Mary coaches Crystal how to: choose her mindset, clarify her shared versus personal time boundaries, communicate the boundary to her family member, and her plan to follow through. Crystal learns the wording to have the boundary conversation. How will she know if she is successful at this hard boundary conversation?
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Boundaries have become a hot topic on the internet and social media these days. So do you really know what boundaries are? Or are you slipping into the common myths and misinformation surrounding boundaries?
In this episode Mary dives into what exactly boundaries are, and what they are not. She also explains why having healthy boundaries for yourself is so important. So are you ready to change your perspective on boundaries and start setting them for yourself? Let’s go!
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The people pleasers, the busy bees, the I can do it alls. I see you. It’s hard to say no; you don’t want to hurt feelings or make anyone feel bad. But then you get into a place where you feel resentment creep in and you feel like everyone takes advantage of you because you won’t say no. I’ve been there.
Meet Mary Brown, a boundaries coach who lacked boundaries like many of you. Through years of personal and professional development, Mary transformed her life by deciding, communicating, and following through with implementing boundaries.
In today’s episode, Mary provides listeners with practical ways to place boundaries in their lives without sounding like defiant and stubborn teenagers. She shares her personal stories that allow listeners to feel heard and connected without getting overwhelmed or discouraged by their lack of boundaries.
Mary is here to help listeners make empowered choices and remember their worth while guiding them through those hard-to-navigate conversations.
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