In this episode, Lori shares a personal part of her own boundary journey and reflects on insights she gained while reading I Choose Me by Jennie Garth. She explores the difference between codependence and healthy interdependence, explains the concept of self-abandonment through a biblical lens, and unpacks what Galatians 6 teaches about carrying one another's burdens without taking responsibility for someone else's life.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, trying to fix others, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, this episode offers hope and practical encouragement to help you become deeply rooted in Christ while loving others without losing yourself.

• My personal journey with codependency and people-pleasing
• The difference between codependence and healthy interdependence
• The powerful illustration of tangled vines versus healthy trees
• What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life
• How these same patterns can show up in motherhood
• The biblical difference between carrying someone's burden and carrying someone's load
• Why healthy boundaries allow us to love people without losing ourselves
• Three questions to help identify unhealthy responsibility

1. Where in my life have I confused loving someone with carrying responsibilities that belong to them?
2. Have I slowly abandoned my own relationship with God, health, or calling while trying to take care of everyone else?
3. This week, what burden do I need to hand back to God instead of continuing to carry it myself?

EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

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Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment that you later regretted?

In this Midweek Reset, Lori shares a personal story about reacting out of feelings of rejection, disappointment, and anger—and how what felt like a boundary at the time was actually a reaction to pain.

Many of us recognize when something feels off, but we skip an important step between identifying our feelings and setting a boundary. We react instead of pausing. We make quick decisions instead of seeking wisdom.

In this episode, you'll learn why feelings are valuable messengers but poor decision-makers, how to create space between your emotions and your actions, and why prayer, discernment, and self-control are essential parts of healthy boundary-setting.

If you've ever blocked someone, fired off a text, quit a commitment, or made a decision you later regretted, this episode will help you develop a healthier process:

Feel. Pause. Pray. Proceed.

• Why feelings are important but shouldn't drive our decisions
• The difference between a healthy boundary and a reactionary response
• Lori's personal story of reacting out of hurt and later needing to apologize
• How fear, disappointment, rejection, anger, resentment, and FOMO can signal a need for deeper reflection
• Why prayer and discernment are critical before setting boundaries
• Practical phrases to help you create space before responding
• A simple framework for making wise boundary decisions

• Is there a recent situation where I reacted quickly instead of taking time to pause and process my emotions?
• What feeling tends to trigger reactionary decisions for me—anger, rejection, disappointment, fear, resentment, or something else?
• What would it look like for me to practice "Feel. Pause. Pray. Proceed." the next time I'm emotionally triggered?

EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

Purchase the book on Boundaries written by: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes Edited by William Grimes Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Setting boundaries isn't something you master overnight—it's a skill that requires practice. In this episode, Lori shares her personal boundary journey that began in 2008 through recovery work for codependency and people-pleasing. She discusses how she once mistook anger for a boundary, only to discover that anger is often a warning light signaling that a healthy boundary is needed.

Together, we'll explore practical ways to begin building your boundary muscle through baby steps, practicing with safe people, learning from others, and inviting trusted people into the process. You'll also learn why boundaries aren't a destination you arrive at but a lifelong practice that grows and changes with every season of life.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of setting boundaries, this episode will encourage you to start small, seek support, and trust that God often works through small beginnings.

• Lori's personal boundary journey that began in 2008
• Why anger is often a warning light rather than a boundary
• The importance of practicing "baby no's"
• How to identify safe people to practice boundaries with
• Why community matters when learning boundary skills
• How observing other people's boundaries can help you develop your own
• Inviting trusted people into your growth process
• Why healthy boundaries often give others permission to grow too
• Understanding that boundaries are a lifelong practice, not a finish line
• How to use the Healthy Boundaries for Moms Facebook community for support and accountability

1. What is one small boundary, or "baby no," that you can practice this week?
2. Who is a safe person in your life that can support, encourage, or help hold you accountable as you work on healthier boundaries?
3. What is one area of your life where you may need to stop waiting until you're frustrated or overwhelmed and start communicating a boundary sooner?

EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not

EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No

EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

Purchase the book on Boundaries written by: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310351804?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌 Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets.

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Website: www.healthyboundariesformoms.com

Instagram: @healthyboundariesformoms

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Facebook Group: Healthy Boundaries for Moms👉 https://bit.ly/4t6aKyl

Email: hello@healthyboundariesformoms.com

Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes Edited by William Grimes Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay