Episode Synopsis "Motherhood & Boundaries: Reclaiming Your Space Without Guilt"

Black mothers are expected to be everything to everyone. The nurturer, the strong one, the provider, the fixer. But where does that leave them? In today’s episode, we’re talking about boundaries in motherhood, why they’re necessary, how to set them even when guilt creeps in, and why boundaries are not a rejection of love but an act of self-preservation.We’ll also break down the difference between boundary violations and boundary crossings, and how society’s expectations make it harder for Black women to say “No” without guilt.👩🏾‍⚕️ Guest: Jessica Lyles, LISW-CP. IG: www.instagram.com/therapistjess_/💡 Topics We Covered:🔹 The biggest boundary struggles Black mothers face.🔹 How society, family, and partners make it hard to say no without guilt.🔹 The psychological cost of not enforcing boundaries.🔹 Practical strategies for setting and maintaining boundaries in motherhood.🔹 How to move from feeling guilty to feeling empowered.Your Lifework This Week:I want you to consider ONE boundary (just one, Rome wasn't built in a day). 📩 DM me on socials and tell me what boundary you’re setting this week!📖 Article Cited: Chernata, T. (2024). Personal boundaries: Definition, role, and impact on mental health. Personality and Environmental Issues, 3(1), 24–30. ⁠⁠https://doi.org/10.31652/2786-6033-2024-3(1)-24-30⁠⁠📚 Further Reading:We Need An Honest Conversation About Black Women, Families & BoundariesDiary of an Honest Mom: “How to Set Boundaries with Family and Children”💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!📲 Follow me on BlueSky or FanBase: @wholeblackwoman (I'll only be on IG until 3/1)📩 Send in your thoughts & boundary wins via email: [email protected]⭐️ Leave a review & subscribe 💡 Tag me on social media and let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode!

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