29: When Boundaries Backfire: Spotting Limits That Keep You Stuck

Boundaries are meant to safeguard our wellbeing—but sometimes the very limits we set start working against us. A boundary that once created safety can become a wall that blocks connection, growth, and even innovation.

In this episode of Come Home to You, Jenny Swim explores what happens when boundaries backfire. You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between healthy limits and counterfeit boundaries that only appear to serve you. Jenny shares practical tools and questions to help you evaluate your current boundaries and decide when to strengthen, soften, or reimagine them.

Listen in to discover:

• How to tell if a boundary is protecting your well-being or keeping you stuck
• Why flexible boundaries are key to maintaining the integrity of your whole-person system
• Simple practices for adjusting your boundaries based on real-world feedback
• How boundaries shape your energy, choices, and relationships in everyday life

If you’ve ever wondered whether your boundaries are helping—or holding you back—this conversation will give you clarity, perspective, and practical next steps.

Additional Resources:

• Special thanks to Blake Russon for his engineering insights on stress testing and system integrity.
• Episode 18: The Capacity Code: Unlocking the Power of Pacing, Presence, and Rest
• Episode 20: The Gift of the Gap: Leaning Into Uncertainty to Grow

Come Home to You has evolved into The Real Intelligence Podcast. The journey continues—and it gets even better from here. Let’s get started.

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