Listen "Why I’m Putting Myself in DO NOT DISTURB Mode (a.k.a. how to protect yourself from being offended)"
Episode Synopsis
Hey, this is Amber with another #randomdevomoment. Real talk? We've turned into emotional sponges, absorbing everyone else's chaos, opinions, and drama. And speaking as someone who needs medication just to slow my thoughts down enough to actually think—this isn't a sustainable way to live.My friend Jackie dropped some life-changing wisdom on me about choosing not to live offended. Sounds simple, right? Except we're living in a time where everything ignites instantly and everybody's triggered by something.In this episode, I'm sharing why I've decided to set firm boundaries around my emotional space. We'll cover how to spot when you're carrying other people's baggage, the three entry points where offense sneaks in, and what I learned from Peter sinking in the waves.But here's the question I had to face: Am I really willing to let people who don't care about me control how I feel every single day? And if not—what was I going to do about it? 00:00 - Intro: The Emotional Real Estate Crisis01:30 - Live Beyond Offense (Not Easy When Everything's Water on Hot Grease)03:15 - God Put Your Heart in a Ribcage for a Reason05:00 - The Peter Principle: When You Start Looking at the Waves07:00 - Signs You're Giving Away Emotional Real Estate for Free10:30 - The Monkey Wisdom We Forgot12:45 - The Preemptive Strike: Practical Ways to Protect Your Peace18:00 - What God Says About Guarding Your Heart and Mind20:15 - The Mindful Interview with God22:00 - Living Beyond Offense While Living With Compassion24:00 - Closing Prayer#shortyellowpencilRXseriesAmber Weigand-Buckley is an award-winning author, podcaster as well as editor and art director for Leading Hearts magazine. She is also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa. Be on the lookout for her May 2026 release #sisterhoodoftheshortyellowpencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time. Follow her @barefacedgirl on socials for more.
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