Boundaries, people-pleasing, codependency recovery, emotional burnout-if setting limits makes you feel like the bad guy, you're not alone. Sensitive souls often carry the heaviest guilt.

Have you ever said yes with a smile… and then felt resentful, exhausted, or totally invisible?

Here's the truth: We're not monsters for needing space. We're not selfish for saying no.

We're the canaries in the coal mine-and our guilt isn't proof we're wrong. It's a sign we're rewiring old survival patterns.

In this cinematic deep dive from 'Canaries in the Coal Mine', we explore why boundaries feel so hard for sensitive people, adult children of dysfunctional families, and those recovering from people-pleasing and emotional neglect.

You'll discover the deeper roots of boundary guilt, what really happens when we don't speak up, and how to set loving, clear, guilt-free boundaries-even when it feels terrifying.

Because here, we don't abandon ourselves to keep the peace.
We honor our inner truth, one brave "no" at a time.



🕊️ Inside this Episode:

* Why boundaries feel like betrayal for trauma survivors
* The nervous system's response to saying "no"
* 8 real-world tools for setting boundaries with clarity and care
* What to do when people push back
* How to stop feeling like a monster for protecting your peace



✨ FREE DOWNLOADS for Sensitive Souls:
Free Boundary Worksheet to complement the video
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The Canary's Survival Guide – 7 Tools for Sensitive Souls
👉 https://mailchi.mp/7d6d2342bb0b/the-canarys-survival-guide



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Disclaimer: I am not a licensed therapist. This content is for educational purposes only. Please consult a licensed mental health professional if you need support.



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