Family boundaries being ignored? Try these mental self care tips (#312)

DEC 14, 202515 MIN
Let's Talk About Mental Health

Family boundaries being ignored? Try these mental self care tips (#312)

DEC 14, 202515 MIN

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<p>Do your family boundaries seem to disappear the moment someone gets upset? In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m exploring family conflict, toxic family relationships, and how to set boundaries with family… so you can dial down the family drama and start finding peace of mind! I’ll walk you through why setting limits and healthy boundaries with family members feels so hard, what’s really going on in your head when you’re struggling with boundaries, and simple mental health tips to help you say no without guilt. </p><p><br></p><p>This one’s especially useful for your holiday season mental health, but it’s also solid self-care advice that you can use at any time you find yourself stuck in old patterns with family and want a calmer mindset (and less anxiety) after seeing them. Healthy family relationships are based on respect and communication, and by the end of the episode you’ll have practical ideas for how to have better relationships with family: protecting your peace, using kind but direct boundaries, conflict resolution, and feeling more in control of your own life. </p><p><br></p><p>👉 Ready to explore how to keep your boundaries without burning out? Then let’s talk!</p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>TL;DR:</strong> Sick of your family boundaries collapsing the moment there’s drama? In this episode I break down why you keep caving in family conflict and how to set boundaries with family without guilt or chaos.</p><p><br></p><p>________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️<strong> Chapters/Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 Family boundaries and mental health</p><p>0:31 Family conflicts</p><p>2:22 Why your family boundaries collapse</p><p>7:27 How to set boundaries with family</p><p>13:12 Sticking to family boundaries</p><p><br></p><p>📝 <strong>Transcript &amp; show notes:</strong> <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=19035" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/?p=19035</a> </p><p><br></p><p>➕ <strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><p>Patterns don’t lie! (Episode 303) <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=18325" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/?p=18325</a> </p><p>Surviving the holidays (Episode 311) <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=18935" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/?p=18935</a> </p><p><br></p><p>👋 <strong>New here? </strong></p><p>Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗<strong> Links</strong></p><p>Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: <a href="https://ltamh.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/subscribe/</a>  </p><p>Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: <a href="https://ltamh.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com</a> </p><p>Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin</a> </p><p>My Digital Store: <a href="https://ltamh.com/shop/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/shop/</a>  </p><p>Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/</a></p><p>Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/</a>  </p><p>Subscribe to my YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh</a>  </p><p>Find me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/</a>        </p><p><br></p><p>#familyboundaries #difficultfamily #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin  #holidaystress #christmasstress</p>