Leaked energy. Guilt trips. “Support” that steals your clarity. It’s time to name the real drain on your power.

In today’s episode, host Shawn Michael exposes “Boundary Bullies”—the clients, mentors, friends, or partners who drain your focus, distract your growth, and keep you explaining instead of expanding. If your time, energy, or truth feels hijacked, this is your reclaim moment.

🎯 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• The three types of boundary bullies—and how to spot them fast
• Why over-explaining and guilt are power leaks in disguise
• How to build bold boundaries without losing your heart

✅ This Episode Will Help You:

• Recognize who’s quietly shrinking your momentum
• Set clean lines that protect your vision and peace
• Own your energy, schedule, and leadership space

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📌 On the Next Episode:

Tune in tomorrow for "The Myth of Multitasking: Why Your ‘Productivity Hack’ is a Trauma Response"—where we unpack the deeper cost of your scattered focus.

✨ Reflection Prompts

Cut the leaks. Reclaim your space. These questions will help you reset:

• Spot It: Who leaves you smaller after the interaction? What pattern feels like “help” but drains you?
• Fence It: Where have you tolerated more than you should? What’s one place you’ve stayed accessible out of guilt?
• Own It: What would claiming that space back feel like? How could that change your week?
• Leadership Leak: Where are you still apologizing, explaining, or absorbing energy that isn’t yours?

🏃‍♂️ Exercises

Ready to stop the drain? Use these to take your power back this week:

• Spot Step (10 minutes): Write down three names or situations that leave you feeling unclear, heavy, or off after engagement.
• Fence Move (5 minutes): Choose one. Decide how you’ll shift it—set a limit, delay a response, or say no.
• Own Lift (1 day): Act on that boundary. Hold the line without guilt. Let the discomfort sharpen your edge.
• Power Cue (Ongoing): Use a word, breath, or gesture (like “Clear line” or hand over heart) to reinforce your boundary moment-to-moment.

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