Most people think boundaries are about control but real boundaries create freedom.
In this episode of Awakened Love, we explore what boundaries truly are (and what they’re not). You’ll learn the difference between boundaries, limits, needs, and preferences, and how to protect your truth without shutting down connection.
I’ll also walk you through the Four Rs of Repair: a simple framework for what to do when a boundary has been crossed, so you can rebuild trust without blame, control, or withdrawal.
Whether you’re navigating conflict with a partner, friend, or family member, this conversation will help you find the space between rigidity and surrender, where intimacy can actually grow.
00:00 — Boundaries Aren’t Rules, They’re Clarity
01:40 — The Difference Between a Boundary and a Limit
04:32 — The Flex Space: Finding Compromise Without Abandoning Yourself
07:18 — Needs vs. Preferences: What’s Actually Essential for Connection
10:55 — The Art of Intimacy: Going Deeper Than Defensiveness
13:20 — Boundaries, Limits, Needs, and Preferences — The Framework
14:08 — The Four Rs of Repair: How to Rebuild After a Boundary Breach
17:50 — Turning Conflict Into Connection
18:37 — Why Boundary Work Is the Heart of Intimacy
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Boundary work is at the heart of my coaching. Whether it’s private couples work or my women’s coaching containers. It’s what allows intimacy to be both deep and free.
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