We all know relationships impact our well-being—but what happens when those relationships start to drain us?

In this episode, I’m joined by Beth Tellez, a licensed therapist and owner of Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas, to break down why boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and how to set them without guilt.

We dig into:

[0:00] Healthy Boundaries and Relational Well-being

[2:54] Understanding Historical Influences on Boundaries

[5:24] Challenges Women Face in Setting Boundaries

[7:56] Differentiating Healthy Boundaries from Rigid Walls

[13:57] Identifying Toxic Relationships and Secure Attachments

[25:34] Overcoming Guilt and Shame in Setting Boundaries

[28:21] Setting Boundaries Without Pushing People Away

[36:28] Handling Boundary Pushback from Loved Ones

[42:08] The Connection Between Self-Worth and Healthy Boundaries

[51:04] Identifying and Overcoming Codependency

----

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖The Gifts of Imperfection – A powerful book by Brené Brown on self-worth, boundaries, and authenticity.

📖 Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment – A must-read for understanding relationship patterns and secure attachment.

📖 Boundaries – Classic book on boundary-setting by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend.

Connect with Beth Tellez & Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas:

 🌐 Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas - https://www.creativenwa.com/

 📍 Instagram @creativecounselingnwa

-------

✅ Join the SmarterWellth community! 

Instagram: ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/smarterwellth

TikTok: ▶️ https://www.tiktok.com/@smarterwellth

Resources: 🌐 https://smarterwellth.com/