About this episode

Pam discusses the challenges of setting boundaries with family in a culture that discourages them, emphasizing the importance of self-care and dignity.

This week, Pam gets real about how hard it is to set boundaries with family when our culture tells us those boundaries shouldn’t exist. Instead of blaming ourselves for feeling guilty or overwhelmed, she points out how these pressures are part of a bigger system—a system that expects us to always show up, even if it means erasing parts of who we are. This is an honest look at how we can start to protect our own energy without letting guilt run the show. Thank you to Savvy Ladies for supporting Cafe con Pam. Savvy Ladies is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women take control of their financial future. Check out their free financial helpline at www.savvyladies.org Check out BMO here Do you want to support our show and get ad-free episodes? Join our Supporters Club here . Follow Cafe con Pam on all things social: The Unmuted Era Discover your Ikigai Instagram Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Listen to Cafe con Pam Take our Calladita Culture®️ Quiz Get your business on El Mercadito Learn more about Pam To support the show, an easy way to do it is to leave a review. Your feedback definitely helps other listeners connect and see if this is a podcast they could resonate with…

People in this episode

Host: Pam Covarrubias

Topics covered

• boundaries
• family
• cultural pressures
• self-care
• guilt
• dignity

Keywords

• boundaries
• family dynamics
• cultural expectations
• self-care
• guilt
• dignidad
• energy protection

Sponsors

Savvy Ladies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BMO

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