Calm boundaries can feel surprisingly uncomfortable — especially for women who are used to explaining, justifying, or managing other people’s reactions.

In this episode, Sandy Bartlett explores why staying calm after setting a boundary can feel more unsettling than being emotional, even when the decision is right.

Building on the last two episodes about transition and guilt after clarity, this conversation looks at calm as a sign of integration — not weakness — and why the urge to explain often shows up when emotional labor is removed.

This episode is for women who know their boundary is right, but still feel exposed afterward.

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