What if the very tool you rely on to safeguard your energy is secretly building walls around your heart? Boundaries—once revered as the key to inner peace—are now, for many, the barrier to the deep, nourishing connection we all crave.

In this episode, I’m exploring how our modern obsession with boundaries can, paradoxically, lead to loneliness. While knowing when to say no is vital, it’s just as crucial to say yes to vulnerability, connection, and the messy, beautiful art of loving fully.

This isn’t solely about self-protection. It’s about reclaiming the balance between honoring your needs and opening up to the relationships that light up your life.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• How boundaries evolved from sacred tools for self-care into isolating walls that can disconnect us.

• The delicate dance of setting limits while remaining open to deep, authentic connection.

• Recognizing when your protective measures are keeping you safe—and when they’re keeping you lonely.

• The importance of trusting yourself to navigate relationships with wisdom.

• How to communicate boundaries without closing yourself off from the relationships that truly nourish you.

• Practical insights from my Relationships Program designed to help you build bridges instead of barriers.

Are you ready to break down the walls and rediscover the joy of genuine connection?

Learn more about my Relationships Program here: https://www.amandahanson.com/relationships/

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