logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2022
19m 40s

#12: How to Set Boundaries

Stephanie Rigg
About this episode
tail spinning
Up next
Feb 5
#230: How Do I Know My New Partner Will Be Better Than My Last One? (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener question that will feel very familiar to anyone with anxious attachment: How can I be certain that my new partner will be better for me than my last one?On the surface, this question makes sense. After being hurt, blindsided, or ... Show More
6m 1s
Feb 3
#229: The Hallmarks of a Secure Relationship
A secure relationship isn’t one where nothing ever goes wrong — it’s one where the foundation is strong enough to hold the hard stuff. For many people (especially those with anxious attachment), insecurity doesn’t come from being “too sensitive,” but from being in dynamics that l ... Show More
19m 58s
Jan 29
#228: When You Want More Words of Affirmation — But Don’t Want to Ask (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener question about wanting more words of affirmation from a partner — but not wanting to feel like you're constantly asking for it. This is a really common tension, especially for people with anxious attachment. On one hand, words of ... Show More
7m 33s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2021
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
This episode discusses what boundaries are, why they're important, and how to successfully set them in your relationship. 
14m 44s
Jan 2023
EP 302: How To Set Boundaries with Parents
ooooooof ! This is a top requested episode!    Inside of this episode we discuss:   -Why setting boundaries is so hard -Scripts for boundary setting  -How to begin to redefine relationships  Aaaaaand so much more!    You don’t want to miss this 💕   We’ve all had to learn to set ... Show More
29m 59s
Jul 2021
110. Why Is Setting Boundaries so Important and How Can You Set Them in Your Own Relationships?
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of The Self Love Fix Podcast, I'm addressing the entire concept behind setting boundaries. This can be a tricky topic when it comes to actually setting them in place. Hopefully with my strategies and tips in this episode, you can ... Show More
18m 6s
Jan 2023
Everyone Needs Boundaries...Including You!
Hear it Here - adbl.co/3To6NDu• Everyone has a right to have boundaries. Try to reframe how you think of boundaries—they are there to protect and prioritize what’s important, and not shut someone out or offend them. Trust your own feelings and judgments instead of avoiding them.• ... Show More
17m 32s
Jan 2021
170 - Boundaries
Today I want to talk about how Stoicism can help us set healthy boundaries. Learning how to set healthy boundaries is not easy. I was never really taught how to do this, and so I’ve been learning how to do this over the last few years, and honestly, it’s been a challange.“To achi ... Show More
8m 14s
Nov 2023
Boundaries: How to Set Them & Stop People Pleasing
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? In this video, I'll show you how to set boundaries and why they're important for your success. You'll learn how to: - Identify your boundaries - Communicate your boundaries to others - Enforce your boundaries By setting boundaries, yo ... Show More
11m 41s
May 2024
10 Steps on How To Set Boundaries Without Offending People
Are you struggling with setting your boundaries? Do you want to know how to respectfully tell others about your boundaries? Today, Jay questions the traditional notion that a "good person" is one who never says no. This outdated definition leads to a lack of boundaries, which ult ... Show More
25m 32s
Sep 2018
47. Boundaries
This week, I explain what a boundary is and why everything that you have previously known about boundaries is most likely wrong (or at least highly unhelpful). Join me as I show you what a boundary is not and how to tell if you’re ready to set a boundary and how to do it in a way ... Show More
22m 57s
Jun 2024
The Quickie: Are Boundaries Making Us Assholes? How To Properly Set Them (And Stop Misusing Them)
<p>I have a hot take: Boundaries are giving a lotttt of people a permission slip to be assholes. They’re being mis-used to control, manipulate, and justify selfish behaviour. </p><p>As therapy speak and buzzwords take over the internet and group chats, the overuse can lead to mis ... Show More
21m 40s