Are you constantly drained by other people’s emotions, problems, or dramas? If so, your emotional boundaries might be missing… or they may be too flimsy to actually protect your peace of mind. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m breaking down what emotional boundaries actually are, why boundaries matter more than you think, and how to set and maintain emotional boundaries without guilt. Whether it’s dealing with toxic people or learning to stop taking on everyone else’s problems, this is your guide to reclaiming your emotional energy and protecting your mental health. Full of practical advice and real-world strategies, this episode will help you build stronger and healthier boundaries with others and with yourself. Ready to protect your peace and stop feeling emotionally hijacked by others? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: If you're constantly feeling drained, overwhelmed, or resentful, this episode will show you how setting emotional boundaries can completely transform your mental health and peace of mind. 😃💬 Let me know: What’s one emotional boundary you need to set (or reset) this week?🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work!📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17181 🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):Episode 248: Healthy Boundaries https://ltamh.com/?p=14448 Episode 279: Expressing Yourself https://ltamh.com/?p=16628 🔗 More links:Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwinSign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjeremygodwinFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ ⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Emotional boundaries and mental health1:01 Let’s talk about emotional boundaries3:23 What are emotional boundaries?5:48 Why are emotional boundaries important?13:16 Setting and maintaining boundaries29:06 Final tips and next timeNew here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness. Visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos, or follow @ltamentalhealth on Instagram for mental wellbeing tips and updates.#emotionalboundaries #boundaries #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #emotionalwellbeing

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