364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How to Stop)

Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again.

You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it.

So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line?

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why boundaries often don’t stick—and spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system problem.

Whether it’s a boss who steamrolls your calendar or a loved one who doesn’t get your “no,” boundary pushback triggers your body’s survival response.

And when your system’s dysregulated? You’ll abandon yourself every time just to feel safe.

This episode is your invitation to stop shaming yourself—and start building boundaries that actually hold.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why breaking boundaries is a nervous system response, not a personal failure
✔️ How to shift from reactive (unsustainable) boundaries to regulated ones
✔️ The 6 tools that make boundaries stick—including the BEAT framework and micro-boundaries

We’re getting real about shame spirals, people-pleasing, fawning, and how to protect the highest version of you—even when it’s uncomfortable.

🎧 Take a listen and start building boundaries from your body, not from burnout.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• 5 Ways to Respond When Boundaries are Breached
• My 4-Step Framework for Setting Healthy Boundaries
• Exhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for Support
• Become a Boundary Boss - How to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free
• 4 Must-Have Boundaries Every Mom Needs in Her Life