Episode 31: Saying No Without Guilt: Healthy Boundaries for Women with Maureen Considine
We’re closing out 2025 with a powerful and inspiring double feature on The Embracing Layers Network. In this special end-of-year podcast blog, we welcome two incredible women, Maureen Considine and Janie Jurkovich, for an honest and empowering conversation about boundaries, self-worth, and personal growth.
Maureen Considine describes herself as courageous, adventurous, driven, and of service. She shares a meaningful reframe on boundaries: it’s not about what you say no to, it’s about what you say yes to. As we enter a new year filled with opportunities and challenges, Maureen reminds us that constantly saying yes can leave us depleted and disconnected from what truly nourishes our soul. Healthy boundaries require commitment, consistency, and the courage to honor your needs, even when others push back.
Both guests emphasize that people-pleasing is not your responsibility, and someone else’s discomfort is not your burden to carry. Boundaries are a skill, and like any skill, they improve with practice. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone stepping into 2026 with the intention of prioritizing self-care, emotional health, and empowered decision-making.
As we wrap up the year, we hope these conversations inspire you to honor your worth, protect your energy, and commit to boundaries that support your growth. Thank you for an incredible year with The Embracing Layers Network. We’ll see you in 2026!
Ways to Engage: Think of some questions to ask yourself when saying yes to something. Do you really want to? Does it feed your soul? If you can’t answer yes to these questions, then challenge yourself by saying no to the request. You might feel guilt at first or experience some backlash, but it’s important to honor yourself and what you want.
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Timestamps:
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:35 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:19 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:07 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 12:31 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 17:38 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 22:04 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 28:33 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 32:12 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 34:42 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 35:02 )
Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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