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Stop Calling It Peace When It’s People Pleasing

boundaries personal development podcast spiritual awareness Oct 15, 2025

Let’s be honest…

How many times have you said “I’m just protecting my peace” — when what you really meant was “I’m avoiding that conversation because I don’t want to disappoint anyone”? 🙃

Yeah. Same.

Somewhere along the way, “protecting our peace” became a cute little slogan for emotional avoidance.
We called it boundaries, but really, it was fear.
We called it chill, but it was just disconnection dressed up as zen.

And that’s where this week’s episode of The Shit That Matters comes in.

Because peace isn’t about pretending things don’t bother you.
It’s about being so rooted in yourself that you can speak your truth without shaking.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what real boundaries actually are — not the Pinterest-quote kind, but the soul-level kind that call you back to your power.

I’m sharing:

✨ Why avoidance isn’t peace — it’s fear wearing a calm face
✨ How saying “no” isn’t mean — it’s self-devotion
✨ The loneliness that can come with choosing yourself (and why it’s worth it)
✨ What happens when you stop over-explaining and start standing rooted in truth
✨ And the deeper connection that comes when your boundaries come from love, not defense

If you’ve ever mixed up silence with peace or thought keeping everyone happy would keep you safe — this one’s going to shift something big.

Because protecting your peace isn’t about shutting people out.
It’s about finally choosing you.

✨ Let’s get into it.

🎧 Listen here → 

 

📌 If this episode stirred something in you, DM me on Instagram or share it with someone who needs to hear it.

And if you’re ready to actually live these boundaries — my Discovering You program includes The Rooted Boundaries Guide to help you do just that.

Because your boundaries aren’t rejection — they’re remembrance.
And you deserve to feel safe in the space you call peace.

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