Tools for Tough Moments Ep 3 - Boundaries

In this episode of Tools for Tough Moments, we’re talking about boundaries: why they matter, why they can feel so hard to set, and how they can help us care for ourselves while staying connected to others. Michelle Gatewood, Deputy Executive Director of CONTACT Care Line, joins the conversation to explore what healthy boundaries can look like in real life. We discuss how resentment can sometimes point us toward a boundary we need to set, including Brené Brown’s idea that resentment may be a form of envy. We also talk about practical communication tools inspired by Jefferson Fisher’s approach to clear, calm, and confident conversations. This episode offers simple ways to think about boundaries, including how to shift from trying to control someone else’s behavior to naming what you will do to protect your own time, energy, and well-being. Resources mentioned: Michelle’s boundary blogs: Tools for Tough Moments: Why Boundaries are Important: https://contactlistens.org/tools-for-... Tools for Tough Moments: How to Set Boundaries: https://contactlistens.org/tools-for-... Jefferson Fisher: jeffersonfisher.com