Let's Talk Boundaries with Mary Brown

Boundaries are a hot topic nowadays, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. So in this episode, Mary is here to answer all of the frequently asked questions about boundaries. One of Mary's clients, Lesley, chats with Mary about questions that have come up for her around boundaries and questions people have asked her frequently. Mary is here to set the record straight. So let's talk bounda...

In this episode, Mary talks to Kristin Chadwick about boundaries with kids and how Kristin was able to learn boundaries from a very young age. Kristin now has kids entering teenage years, so her and Mary talk all about setting boundaries around friendships and dating. They also dive into when a good time is to start introducing boundaries to your kids and how to start having those open conversatio...

Ever feel like you just don't have the energy for things, but don't feel like you can say no? Are you burning yourself out? Without setting boundaries we aren't able to fully show up for ourselves and the people we love. Mary talks with Chrysta today all about how Chrysta has learned to set energetic boundaries for herself. And how she decides what she has the capacity for and what she does not ha...

Setting boundaries in a relationship is so beneficial for both you and your partner. Not setting boundaries with each other can lead to resentment, miscommunication and frustration on both sides.  Isabell has been in a relationship for two years and is now going to be navigating that relationship through long distance. Mary helps her talk through the boundaries they already have for their relation...

Do you find that you are willing to set aside any amount of time and energy to help others, but when it comes to setting aside time for yourself…it just doesn't happen? Or that you are so accommodating that your own life seems to get a little lost in the mix? So today I speak with Penny Kidd, she is a financial coach and helps clients set boundaries and parameters around their finances. As someone...

Do relationships with siblings seem to get more complicated as you get older? Do you get pulled into their drama with each other and are sick of being the negotiator or mediator? Are you ready to decide what you want your role to be with your siblings? If so, this episode is for you! On today's episode Mary talks with Anne, a fellow Coach, about her relationship with her two siblings. Recently Ann...

Have you found yourself on the receiving end of a boundary? How did you feel about it? Did you take it personally or get offended? We feel ok setting boundaries for ourselves, but maybe it is hard to hear other's boundaries towards us. Today Mary talks with Chris Dyer, a coach, speaker and author about how she learned to take others' boundaries and not take them on as her own story. She was able t...

Are you more productive in the morning if you start out your day with a routine? But getting into the habit of that routine has been a challenge for you? Well you are not alone and this episode is for you!  Jessica loves to stay in her warm, cozy bed and has a hard time motivating herself to get going. Sound familiar? In this episode Mary talks with Jessica about how to get a morning routine in pl...

Setting boundaries isn't just about people. We can set boundaries around just about anything. And one thing that a lot of people struggle with is setting boundaries around food and their eating habits. Mary talks with Stephanie in this interview about why we need boundaries around food and how to set those boundaries. Stephanie discusses her weight loss journey and how setting boundaries has helpe...

Do you have a hard time making and keeping your New Year's goals? Well you are not alone! Many people by February have already lost their motivation for the goals they set only a month earlier.  So in this interview, Mary chats with Deb DiSandro, who is a professional business speaker and speaking coach, about a new way to make and keep those resolutions. As well as learning to be ok with progress...

Do you feel like you are always getting pulled into the middle of family drama? Are you the one having to be an intermediary between family members? Well that is exactly how Debbi was feeling with the relationship with her parents and brother. In this interview, Debbi discusses the family drama that she is getting pulled into. Mary helps her identify and specify her boundaries and figure out a cle...

Does the thought of upcoming holidays cause you stress? Wouldn't you rather be feeling joy, connection and excitement? Many people don't set themselves boundaries, especially during the holidays. And this can lead to extra overwhelm, stress and anxiety.  In this episode Mary discusses how to start picking your boundaries for your holidays. She gives some examples of her holiday boundaries and talk...

Do you do things just to make others happy? Do you really know what makes you happy? Or what you do and do not like? Well if not, or even if you aren't sure... then this episode is just for you. Jeanette was once a people pleaser and had no boundaries.  In this interview Mary talks with Jeanette about the changes she has gone through in her life to overcome people pleasing and become her true, aut...

How can we navigate aging parents and the roles we want to play in their care? In this interview, Carol talks through the decisions she is facing regarding her parents and the care they need. Mary helps her work through what kind of care she is willing and not willing to provide. Carol realizes it is ok for her to allow herself to feel sad that things aren't how they used to be. Listen to how Caro...

Are you ready to get your power back? A lot of it has to do with taking responsibility for your own boundaries and realizing you can't control others boundaries. And once you set those boundaries, how do you maintain them? In this interview Mary speaks with Sarah Monares, a licensed counselor, coach and writer. They talk about the importance of boundaries and how they have shown up in her life as...

Looking for work-life balance?  Wondering how to manage work time, family time, and personal time?  Sometimes working women try to fit their work into the cracks of their lives so as not inconvenience anyone else?   In this interview with Business Coach Melissa Kellogg-Lueck, Mary and Melissa discuss what to do when someone needs you during your "working time" and how to decide when to make except...

How to stop enabling and start having boundaries in a toxic relationship.  After years of a co-dependent relationship, Ingrid's life became unmanageable and she could not do it anymore.  She learned to surrender to the things beyond her control, which was empowering. In this interview Mary and Ingrid discuss how to know when to walk away from a toxic relationship. They also discuss when and how to...

What can we do when family wants to spend time together, but we need some personal time? How do we set boundaries when we don't want to make people feel bad?  What if we feel guilty?   In this interview, Crystal learns to overcome people pleasing and set boundaries with her time.  Mom wants to spend all day together every Wednesday and control how that time is spent.  How can she tell her Mom what...

Boundaries have become a hot topic on the internet and social media these days. So do you really know what boundaries are? Or are you slipping into the common myths and misinformation surrounding boundaries?  In this episode Mary dives into what exactly boundaries are, and what they are not. She also explains why having healthy boundaries for yourself is so important. So are you ready to change yo...

The people pleasers, the busy bees, the I can do it alls. I see you. It's hard to say no; you don't want to hurt feelings or make anyone feel bad. But then you get into a place where you feel resentment creep in and you feel like everyone takes advantage of you because you won't say no. I've been there. Meet Mary Brown, a boundaries coach who lacked boundaries like many of you. Through years of pe...