Today, we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with quietly - what it means to heal and still hold boundaries. Because here’s the truth: you don’t owe anyone access to the healed version of you. You’ve worked hard to get here - to unlearn patterns, to find peace, to rebuild trust with yourself. But sometimes, the moment you start feeling lighter, someone from your past reappears. They sense your calm. They want back in. And suddenly, you’re torn between your peace and your past. Maybe they say, “You’ve changed,” - and they don’t mean it as a compliment. Or they try to test your boundaries, just to see if you’ll still play the same role you used to. But growth doesn’t mean proving your healing by inviting back what once broke you. Healing isn’t about keeping every door open - it’s about deciding which ones no longer lead to the kind of life you want to live.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to protect your healed energy, why guilt shows up when you set new boundaries, and how to move forward with strength, softness, and self-respect. Because peace isn’t fragile. It’s a boundary you fought to build - and you don’t owe anyone the keys to it.

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For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened