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Dec 2024
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Setting Boundaries for Empathic People: ...

Rebecca Hunter, MSW
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Are you constantly overcommitted, juggling everyone’s needs but your own? It’s time to reclaim your energy and set boundaries that stick.

This episode reveals why high achievers struggle to say no, how guilt keeps us stuck in overcommitment, and practical steps to create healthy boundaries. If you’ve ever felt burnout creeping in or resentment building up, this conversation offers solutions you can apply today to protect your peace.

  • Understand why saying no feels so hard—and how to overcome it.
  • Learn to recognize guilt traps and reframe them to break free from overcommitting.
  • Get a step-by-step guide to setting boundaries that feel good and protect your energy.

Listen now to learn how to confidently set boundaries and build the emotional resilience you need to thrive!

Ready to Stop Feeling Constantly Overwhelmed? Rebecca Hunter, MSW helps empathic high-achievers (like you) learn practical skills to quiet your racing mind, overcome self-doubt, and actually be present in your life. Visit www.takeouttherapy.com to get more resources and find out how to work with me!

About the podcast:

Take Out Therapy is a podcast designed for those seeking to reduce anxiety, recover from burnout, and live authentically, with topics ranging from mindfulness and emotional intelligence to emotional resilience and anxiety relief; discover actionable tips for managing stress, cultivating inner peace, overcoming overwhelm, setting boundaries, and mastering emotional regulation, all while supporting empathic executives on their journey toward self-compassion, work-life balance, and freedom from overthinking and people-pleasing habits.

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