The Relationship Recovery Podcast · Tiffany Denny, Kierstyn Franklin

How Boundaries Can Help You Prioritize Your Peace and Well Being During The Holidays

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Boundaries can protect you from feeling drained, resentful, or retraumatized during the holidays.

1. The Relationship Recovery Podcast centers this episode on how boundaries can help people prioritize peace and well-being during the holidays. 2. Kirsten Franklin and Tiffany Denny host the show and say they help people around the world navigate and heal from relationship turmoil. 3. The episode asks how people can protect themselves from holiday stress, family pressure, and people-pleasing without losing meaningful connection. 4. The hosts say the holiday season can be stressful for people recovering from toxic relationships and dealing with family dynamics that keep resurfacing. 5. They frame saying yes to everything as saying no to yourself and discuss how that can dilute the value of both yes and no. 6. One speaker cites a line that a person’s yes loses value when a no is not properly used, which re-frames boundaries as honesty rather than selfishness. 7. The episode names three boundary tools: setting a holiday intention, identifying non-negotiables, and deciding what conversations are off-limits. 8. A blended-family example shows relatives agreeing ahead of Thanksgiving not to discuss conflict-heavy subjects at dinner. 9. The hosts point listeners to a free holiday survival guide that includes text-message boundaries for family, dating, co-parenting, and declining invitations. 10. They also mention the guide’s energy boost menu, gratitude journal, and ideas for creating more joy during the season. 11. One of the strongest claims is that boundaries can prevent people from becoming drained, resentful, or retraumatized. 12. The hosts say clear boundaries let people enjoy the holidays on their own terms while protecting mental health. 13. They recommend practicing boundary language in advance, including the line, "I really appreciate the invitation, but I'm not going to be able to make it this year." 14. The "broken record technique" appears as a response to pushback, with the repeated line, "I understand this is important to you, but I've already made my decision." 15. They advise listeners not to take on other people’s reactions and describe that pushback as revealing more about the other person than the boundary-setter. 16. The episode also recommends limiting social media when holiday posts trigger comparison or inadequacy. 17. The format is conversational and practical, with the hosts mixing examples, listener questions, and resource promotion. 18. The tone stays supportive and direct, and the show ends with an affirmation from The Breakup Book of Affirmations by Tiffany Denny and Kirsten Prinkman. 19. People dealing with holiday guilt, family conflict, or co-parenting stress would benefit from this episode. 20. Listeners wanting deep story arcs or entertainment-driven banter may skip it.

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