If setting boundaries was easy, we’d all be doing it, right? But for neurodivergent moms navigating complex family dynamics, boundaries aren’t just hard—they can feel impossible.
Maybe it’s guilt. Maybe it’s people-pleasing. Or maybe you just don’t even know where to start.
In this episode, we’re getting real about boundaries:
✅ Why setting & holding boundaries is so hard for neurodivergent moms
✅ How guilt, people-pleasing & trauma responses keep us stuck
✅ Scripts & strategies to set and enforce boundaries with confidence
✅ How to handle pushy family members (without spiraling into emotional exhaustion)
🎧 Press play now to learn how to set & hold boundaries—without the guilt.
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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ Why neurodivergent moms struggle more with boundaries (science-backed reasons)
✔ How RSD, guilt & people-pleasing sabotage our ability to set limits
✔ Practical scripts to use when setting boundaries with family
✔ How to enforce boundaries without getting stuck in emotional fallout
🕒 Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction – Why boundary-setting is extra hard for neurodivergent moms
[00:01:00] How we were conditioned to ignore our own boundaries
[00:02:00] RSD, people-pleasing & trauma responses: Why saying no feels so scary
[00:03:00] Breaking the guilt cycle: How to rewire your response to boundary-setting
[00:04:00] Scripts for setting & enforcing boundaries (without over-explaining)
[00:05:00] How to handle boundary-pushers & difficult family dynamics
[00:06:00] The Elephant in the Room: Why boundaries sometimes make things harder before they get easier
🚀 Action Steps:
👉 Use pre-scripted boundary statements to reduce decision fatigue in the moment.
👉 Recognize when guilt is conditioning, not truth. Ask: Is this my guilt, or someone else’s expectation?
👉 Practice enforcing boundaries with small, low-risk situations first. Build your confidence.
👉 Remember: People who benefit from your lack of boundaries will be the ones most upset when you set them. Stay firm.
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📚 Resources Mentioned:
📖 Master Your Emotions Guide
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