The self-honoring path is by no means an easy path to take, which is why I want to share some real-life examples of those who have walked it before as proof that it’s possible. Ben Sullivan is a shaman, a spiritual guide, an intuitive mentor, and one of my favorite people who has spent years helping others reconnect with the sacred.

During our conversation, Ben shares what initially started him on his journey of inner healing, the countless ways his life completely transformed since implementing self-honoring boundaries, how listening to his inner child and learning to work with rather than against his nervous system has led to self-trust, and so much more.

Watching Ben move through this process and witnessing his transformation in real time only reconfirmed for me that this work really is lifechanging. I hope his story serves as a reminder that there is so much beauty and connection waiting for us on the other side of fear, we just need to take that first step.

Resources

Website: www.originalmythology.com

Instagram: @benjamansullivan828

I have an old painful story that comes up in my body sometimes when I'm activated, and it says, “I'm alone in solving everything. No one's coming to help me.” But recently I had an experience with a dear friend that reminded me that I’m not alone, that I'm allowed to ask for help and help can come. That moment became the perfect metaphor for what this episode is all about: journaling and boundaries.

Journaling reveals the old stories that keep us stuck. It allows us to pause and get curious about what we really think and feel, and from there we can begin to apply this boundary work in a meaningful way. If you’ve never tried journaling or have no idea where to begin, don’t worry, I’m giving you eight prompts to help guide you on your journey to self-discovery.

Boundary work isn’t just about what we say ‘no’ to, it's about rewriting those internal stories about who we are and what we deserve. Through journaling, we can begin to rewrite our stories with more clarity, curiosity, and compassion, and I hope these prompts are a helpful guide in getting started.

Resources

Website: robinbreckenridge.com

Instagram: @coachwithrobin

TikTok: @robinbreckenridge

YouTube: @growwithrobinbreckenridge

We've been taught that boundary work is mostly about communication, but that's only half of the story. We can’t talk about boundaries without also talking about how your nervous system responds. When we feel threatened, our body doesn't ask, ‘what's the best, most conscious choice here?’ It simply reacts.

Those reactive moments don’t mean you’re failing at boundaries; they’re signs that your body is feeling unsafe. That’s why, in this episode, we’re exploring what actually happens in those moments when you lose your boundary and how to gently find your way back to yourself using self-regulation techniques.

If you've ever asked yourself, ‘why did I just agree to that?’ ‘Why did I freeze?’ ‘Why can't I ever get it right in the moment?’ This episode is for you.

Resources

The Boundary Pyramid Graphic

Download the Boundary Category Cheat Sheet

Website: robinbreckenridge.com

Instagram: @coachwithrobin

TikTok: @robinbreckenridge

YouTube: @growwithrobinbreckenridge