When You Set Boundaries and Become the Villain

About this episode

This episode discusses the emotional challenges of setting boundaries as a leader and the internal conflicts that arise from it.

Send us Fan Mail You’ve been the safe place. The listener. The one people run to when everything falls apart. But what happens when you’re also the one responsible for holding the boundary? In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional cost of leadership—the part no one prepares you for. The backlash, the misinterpretation, and the internal battle of knowing you’re doing the right thing… while still feeling the weight of it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying everyone and still get...

People in this episode

Host: Kala C. Simmons

Topics covered

• boundaries
• leadership
• emotional cost
• self-care
• misinterpretation

Keywords

• boundaries
• leadership
• emotional cost
• self-improvement
• personal growth

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