Episode 42: Boundaries, Balance & Becoming You: Life Lessons from Cheryl Schultz
In this grounding and inspiring episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Melissa welcomes the warm, wise, and deeply intentional Cheryl Schultz — a respected member of the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce and a true advocate for personal growth, faith, and boundary-setting.
Cheryl brings a calming presence and incredible insight as she discusses how to confidently set boundaries, live in alignment with your core values, and let go of things that no longer serve your purpose — even when it's hard. From the pressure of constantly saying “yes,” to the mental fatigue of remote work bleeding into personal life, Cheryl reminds us of the power in pausing, evaluating, and following your intuition.
In this episode, we explore:
How to say “no” without guilt
Why setting boundaries can strengthen (not end) relationships
Letting go of good things to make room for better opportunities
The importance of honoring your why
Releasing self-doubt and learning to trust your inner voice
Whether you’re someone who struggles with people-pleasing, or just need a gentle reminder to put yourself first, Cheryl’s message will resonate deeply. Learn how to protect your energy, define your path, and trust that the right opportunities will come at the right time.
Ways to Engage: Think of those special qualities about yourself, like your character traits. What makes you who you are? What is different about you than from those surrounding you? There is something that each of us brings to the table that is unique, and it should be celebrated rather than hidden.
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Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:10 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:54 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 17:07 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 21:39 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 26:00 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 30:28 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 36:17 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 50:41 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:04:39 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:05:54 )
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Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
Keywords: Setting Healthy Boundaries, Trusting your Intuition, How to Say No with Confidence, Personal Growth and Self-Awareness, Letting Go to Grow, Faith and Inner Peace, Burnout Recovery Tips, Work Life Balance, Remote Work, Living in Alignment, Fresno County Women’s Chamber, Overcoming People-Pleasing, Values-Driven Decisions, Mindful Decision Making, Spiritual Self-Development, Self-Trust and Intuition
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