🎧 Fan Favorite Series: Jamie’s PickEpisode: Choosing Yourself: How to Set Boundaries With Difficult Family Members (Featuring Stephanie Perkins)Originally aired: June 6, 2023This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Jamie, who picked this episode because it tackles one of the hardest truths: sometimes the people you need boundaries with the most are family. Even when the love is real. Even when the guilt is heavy.In this conversation, I’m joined by Stephanie Perkins — mental health advocate, dope energy carrier, and friend — as she shares how choosing herself meant creating distance from a toxic family dynamic. Not for drama. Not for punishment. For survival.You’ll hear the full replay, then I’ll close with a short reflection on why this message still matters.🗣 Episode highlightsWhy setting boundaries with family hits differentlyRecognizing when love becomes emotionally unsafeStephanie’s decision to stand firm with her motherHow therapy and support helped interrupt generational traumaChoosing yourself without waiting for permissionCreating healthy distance from one-sided relationshipsWhat it’s about damn time for you to start doing💬 Fan Favorite Series CTAWhich episode helped you choose yourself? Tag @DaWholeDamnShow and @ItsAboutDamnTimePod with your pick and why.📲 Connect with Me🔗 Follow me on all platforms: @DaWholeDamnShow🎧 Follow It’s About DAMN Time: @ItsAboutDamnTimePod💥 Cop the DAMN University merch right here → Shop now