Rethinking Boundaries: What Caregivers Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)

Gwen Gillette
Jul 1
1 min read

What if boundaries aren’t walls at all? In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Lisa Kendall joins Brandy and Emilia to unpack the misunderstood concept of caregiver boundaries. They explore flexible, science-based ways to set boundaries that actually work—without guilt or burnout. Plus, they talk about the emotional baggage caregivers carry, why it’s never too late to change, and how to define what really matters.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Friday vibes

04:35 – What boundaries really are

13:50 – How childhood impacts caregiving

26:45 – Can we still heal as adults?

32:55 – From caregiving to care partnership

40:17 – Final tips for defining your boundarie

Resources:

Find Lisa Kendall at https://lisakendallconsulting.com

Lisa’s courses: https://www.wcnuniversity.com

Find care equipment at https://www.asksamie.com

Find caregiver training at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com