Welcome back, Thriver gang. In this episode of Triggered but Thriving, trauma therapist and Asentriarc founder Sarah Ferland Doherty dives deep into the most essential tool for healing: boundaries.

Whether you're a people-pleaser, emotionally burnt out, or constantly second-guessing yourself, this one is for you. Sarah explores how boundaries aren’t just something you set, they’re something you embody. And they are your birthright.

Together, we unpack the three foundational types of boundaries:

• Physical boundaries (space, safety, and consent)
• Emotional boundaries (filters, force fields, and family triggers)
• Body-based boundaries (your nervous system’s energy limits)

You’ll learn why boundaries are not about controlling others but about honouring yourself. Sarah breaks down how to recognize your needs, set and hold boundaries even when it’s uncomfortable, and start building tolerance for the big emotions that often follow: guilt, grief, fear, and self-doubt.

This episode includes:

• Real-life boundary scripts you can use today

• A vulnerable story about Sarah’s own “too much” moment

• Insight on family dynamics, burnout, and people-pleasing

• A reminder that healing is messy, but you’re doing it

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is setting boundaries so hard for me?”, you’re about to find out and feel a lot less alone.

Timestamps:00:00 Welcome back, Thrivers01:40 Why boundaries matter in healing04:15 Boundaries 101: What they really are09:30 Physical boundaries and trauma triggers17:18 Emotional boundaries as your inner filter24:45 The body's boundaries and burnout32:55 What boundaries are not: Misuse and control36:00 Flexible vs. rigid boundaries42:00 Emotional boundaries as self-protection49:15 Communicating boundaries with “I” statements54:10 Handling disrespect or boundary pushback58:05 How to discover your needs and tune in1:02:40 Sarah’s personal story on losing herself1:10:10 Guilt, grief, and why boundaries feel hard1:14:05 Scripts to start practicing boundaries1:16:25 Final words: You are already thriving, and next episode

Next up: Episode 3 — The Self-Compassion Era
Because healing without kindness just doesn’t work.

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In this first episode, trauma therapist and Asentriarc founder Sarah Ferland Doherty dives into the heart of why this podcast exists, and why you are not broken.

If you've ever asked yourself “Why do I keep doing this?” or felt like your reactions don’t match your intentions, this episode will make you feel so seen.

Sarah shares the story behind launching Triggered but Thriving, the meaning of her rebranded practice Asentriarc, and how her role as a modern matriarch helps others navigate deep emotional pain, reconnect with their intuition, and build a life rooted in authentic self-leadership.

She breaks down how trauma shows up in the body, how survival patterns develop in childhood, and why healing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about reclaiming who you were always meant to be.

Expect laughter, honesty, and moments that feel like therapy for your nervous system.
This is the beginning of something big.

Join the Thriver Gang.
You’re already doing the work.
Let’s rise together.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & OMG it’s happening01:25 Why I started this podcast04:42 What is Asentriarc?06:50 Matriarch energy & holding space10:58 You're not broken, your brain adapted14:36 The roots of trauma & childhood patterns18:15 How coping becomes personality21:32 What triggers really mean24:25 What healing actually looks like27:45 Legacy, leadership & living your healing30:40 A look ahead: Boundaries are your birthright

Welcome to Triggered but Thriving!

In this trailer of Triggered but Thriving, trauma therapist and Asentriarc founder Sarah Ferland Doherty introduces a new space for high-functioning humans doing the deep work of healing.

If you’ve ever felt caught between who you want to be and what your nervous system keeps doing, you’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.

Sarah unpacks what sustainable healing actually looks like: not perfection, but presence. Not fixing yourself, but remembering who you are beneath the survival. She shares why this podcast exists and how it will support you in building self-trust, navigating triggers with clarity, and embracing the messy, miraculous process of healing.

Expect tools. Truth-telling. And a community that gets it.

Join the Thriver gang.
Heal at your own pace.
Rise into who you already are.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Thriving

00:21 Meet Sarah Ferland Doherty

00:36 The Reality of Healing

00:48 Embracing Imperfection

01:23 Tools and Conversations for Healing

01:52 The Power of Community

02:20 The Journey of Healing

02:43 Join the Thriver Gang

03:04 Conclusion and Next Steps