#182. The Power of Personal Boundaries

A Voice and Beyond

Dr Marisa Lee Naismith

How To, Self-improvement, Performing Arts, Education, Arts

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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In this heartfelt solo round, Marisa Lee explores the transformational power of personal boundaries and why they are a vital part of self-care and emotional freedom. Far from being harsh or rigid, boundaries are a way of teaching the world how to treat you. They are rooted in self-respect and clarity. Whether it’s emotional, physical, time, or digital boundaries—each one helps you reclaim your energy, honour your values, and create space for healthy, life-giving relationships. Marisa shares r...

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0:00.0	Hi, it's Marissa Lee here and welcome to A Voice and Beyond.
0:11.4	Thank you for joining us on this journey.
0:15.4	You see, A Voice and Beyond isn't just a podcast, it's a movement. It's a celebration of every voice.
0:26.0	In each episode, we honor the challenges, the triumphs and the stories that shape who we are.
0:34.7	Through heartfelt conversations and inspiring voices from all around the world, we take you
0:42.2	on a journey of connection, growth and empowerment. Whether you're a performing artist, a creative soul,
0:51.2	or simply someone seeking inspiration, this space is for you. So if you're ready
0:59.5	to step out of the wings and take center stage in your life, let your journey to empowerment
1:07.0	begin right here, right now, on A Voice and Beyond.
1:21.5	Welcome back to A Voice and Beyond.
1:26.4	I'm your host, Marissa Lee, and in this solo episode, we're diving
1:32.5	deep into a topic that has radically transformed my life and the lives of so many I've worked
1:41.5	with and we're talking about the power of setting boundaries. You see,
1:48.5	boundaries are not about keeping people out. They're about keeping yourself whole.
1:57.8	They're not harsh lines of division, they're clear lines of connection.
2:04.5	They're the rules we set to honour our needs, protect our peace and live aligned with
2:12.6	our deepest values.
2:15.1	In this episode, I'll walk you through what boundaries really are and also what they're
2:22.4	not, why they're so often misunderstood and how to begin using them as a form of self-love. I'll share
2:32.2	personal stories and examples to help you see that boundaries are not
2:38.7	fences, their invitations for others to meet you in a healthier space. If you've ever felt
2:47.5	guilty for saying no, if you've ever struggled with people pleasing, or if you're on a
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