The Music & Meditation Podcast Define your boundaries with Helen Marie
May 18, 2025
Helen Marie, a psychotherapist, author, and podcast host, shares insights on defining personal boundaries to protect mental and physical health. She discusses how saying yes can lead to burnout and highlights the importance of confident 'no' responses. Through engaging visualizations and a guided meditation, she redefines boundaries as flexible protections rather than restrictions. Listeners can learn practical tips for boundary-setting, using bodily awareness and nightly reflections to strengthen their limits and maintain their wellbeing.
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Reframe Boundaries As A Gate
- Visual language affects how we experience boundaries; 'boundary' can make the body rigid.
- Reframing boundaries as a controllable gate restores personal power and choice.
Define Values Before Saying No
- Clarify your values and what you stand for before setting boundaries.
- Open your gate to supportive people and close it to those who pressure you with 'shoulds'.
Begin With Breath And Grounding
- Use breath and grounding to connect with your body before practicing boundaries.
- Anchor awareness in the body to notice limits and to regulate the nervous system.