<p><em><strong>Support our work by becoming a Paid Substack Subscriber Here</strong></em> -<a href="https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠</a></p><p>In this solo episode of <em>The FEEL Podcast</em>, Melissa Crook introduces <strong>The Boundary Blueprint, </strong>a practical, compassionate framework for setting clear yeses and nos in your life without guilt or over-explaining.</p><p>If the word <em>boundaries</em> feels triggering, Melissa reframes it as a <strong>platform, framework, or calendar blueprint, </strong>a way to intentionally design your life so your time and energy align with your values. This episode is especially powerful for anyone who feels overworked, overgiving, emotionally drained, or stuck in people-pleasing or codependent patterns.</p><p>Melissa explores why we say yes when we want to say no, how guilt and fear of rejection keep us stuck, and why “no” is a complete sentence. She breaks down how boundaries directly impact <strong>mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health</strong>, and why listening to your body’s signals is essential for sustainable well-being.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How to confidently set and communicate boundaries without guilt</p></li><li><p>Why every yes is also a no and how to choose wisely</p></li><li><p>The importance of giving yourself a <strong>24-hour pause</strong> before committing</p></li><li><p>How to stop over-explaining and trust your decisions</p></li><li><p>Scripts and strategies for navigating difficult conversations</p></li><li><p>How honoring your energy leads to deeper, more authentic relationships</p></li></ul><p>Melissa also invites listeners who struggle with chronic people-pleasing, guilt, or codependency to seek one-on-one coaching support through <strong>The Boundary Blueprint</strong>. This episode closes with a powerful reminder: <em>You are worthy, you are valuable, and you get to choose.</em></p><p> Learn more or work one-on-one with Melissa at <a href="http://embracinglayers.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">embracinglayers.com</a></p><p>and go to &quot;Contact&quot; Form bullet and let&#39;s get together!</p><p><strong>✨ Free Download: Embracing a F.E.E.L Fueled Life Sample Freebie ✨- </strong><em>https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:02ce6c2f-90ed-4741-bdab-e62e20c2e7ad</em></p><p>#HealthyBoundaries</p><p>#BoundarySetting</p><p>#PeoplePleasing</p><p>#ProtectYourEnergy</p><p>#SelfWorth</p><p>#PersonalGrowthJourney</p><p>#EmotionalWellness</p><p>#SelfCareTools</p><p>#WomenEmpowerment</p><p>#MindsetShift</p><p>#CodependencyRecovery</p><p>#InnerWork</p><p>#LifeAlignment</p><p>#IntentionalLiving</p><p>#ConfidenceBuilding</p><p>#EmotionalHealth</p><p>#AuthenticLiving</p><p>#HealingJourney</p><p><em>Original Music by Rio &amp; Valencia Saint-Louis</em></p><p><strong>Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast? </strong><em>- Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here:</em><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠<em>⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</em>⁠⁠</a><em> </em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>