Setting boundaries isn’t about pushing people away—it’s about protecting your inner peace, honouring your energy, and building stronger, more positive relationships. In this episode, I share how I used to say yes out of guilt, not love, and how learning to set boundaries changed everything.

You’ll hear how common myths around boundaries keep us stuck in people-pleasing cycles, and how to start building boundaries in everyday life. Whether it's guarding your time, managing family expectations, or creating emotional safety, you'll find simple ways to get started.

And most importantly, you’ll see how boundaries don’t stand alone. We build positive relationships by using boundaries alongside assertive expression and conflict resolution. Together, they help us speak up, stand strong, and show others how to treat us with care.

• Boundaries are not mean—they are an act of self-respect and love.
  
  
• Because no one taught us healthy boundaries, we often feel guilty when we start setting them.
  
  
• Common myths—like “boundaries are selfish” or “they hurt others”—can stop us from honouring our needs.
  
  
• There are many types of boundaries: time, emotional, energy, conversation, family, social media, and more.
  
  
• You can start setting boundaries with small, simple changes—like pausing before saying yes or limiting interruptions during personal time.
  
  
• Assertive communication and conflict resolution work together with boundaries to build positive relationships.
  
  
• You are teaching your children and grandchildren how to honour themselves by showing them what respectful love looks like.
  

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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Fear appears in many ways—sometimes loud, obvious, or quiet. Whether it’s a difficult conversation, posting something vulnerable, or just trying to make it through a stressful day, fear can leave us feeling scattered and stuck.

In this episode, I share a personal method I created to help overcome fear: the N.O.U.R.I.S.H. Method. These seven simple steps help you pause, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with clarity, self-compassion, and inner peace.

You’ll learn to interrupt the automatic patterns that keep you stuck and replace them with small, powerful choices supporting your emotional well-being.

• Why fear shows up even when nothing dangerous is happening

• How to recognize the signs of fear and what triggers it

• Simple steps to help you care for yourself with compassion, not control

• How the N.O.U.R.I.S.H. Method enables you to respond with intention instead of autopilot

• A practical path for overcoming fear and returning to your inner peace

Download your free printable version of the N.O.U.R.I.S.H. Method at lessonsforlifewithgrammakate.com and keep it nearby as a reminder that you can move through fear and find inner peace.

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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5 Lessons I Deeply Regret About My Parenting Style

These aren't confessions of failure—they're moments of growth. Looking back, I can see that my parenting style was shaped by fear, habit, and love… but not always by awareness. From yelling instead of speaking kindly to holding on too tightly, these life lessons helped me become a better parent—and now, a more mindful grandparent.

If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" or "Is it too late to change?"—this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share five life lessons I learned from my parenting style—things I truly wish I had understood earlier.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to change or grow as a parent or grandparent, I promise you—it's not.

This episode is filled with gentle insights and practical reminders to help you build stronger relationships with your children or grandchildren—starting today.

• The difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication—and why modelling the right one matters.

• How giving children more autonomy builds trust and confidence.

• Why words stick—and how our words become part of our child's inner voice.

• How generational patterns influence our parenting style—and how to break the ones that no longer serve us.

• Why small, daily moments of connection matter more than any "big" parenting decision.

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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In this episode, Brian Seth Hurst discusses how we can live better lives by making small daily changes. We discuss the power of knowing your core values, building healthy habits, and learning to treat yourself with kindness and self-compassion. Brian shares stories and lessons that remind us we don’t have to be perfect—we need to show up with love for ourselves and others.

• Why it’s important to know what matters to you (your core values)
  
  
• How small daily habits can help you feel calm, strong, and clear
  
  
• What it means to feel proud of who you are—not just what you do
  
  
• How love and self-compassion can help you grow into your best self

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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In this inspiring episode of Lessons for Life with Gramma Kate, I sit down with author, coach, and meta-practical man Brian Seth Hurst to discuss the power of beliefs—how they shape our lives and how we can transform them to live with more courage, authenticity, and purpose.

Brian shares the deeply personal and spiritual journey behind writing his book Whole, how he created a transformational workbook, and why our self-talk and habits matter more than we think. With stories, wisdom, and practical tools, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that we all have the power to change.

• Beliefs shape reality: We unconsciously absorb beliefs from the most influential people in our lives—but we can rewrite them.
  
  
• The Belief Grid exercise: A powerful tool for identifying limiting beliefs and consciously choosing new ones.
  
  
• Self-talk matters: Catching and reframing how we speak to ourselves is a key step in overcoming self-doubt.
  
  
• Habits vs. Patterns: Habits are actions; patterns are deeper behaviours often rooted in emotional responses.
  
  
• Feeling is healing: Journaling your feelings, even the uncomfortable ones, helps you understand yourself and break harmful cycles.
  
  
• Children are always watching: As parents and role models, our actions speak louder than our words. Be the example of courage, growth, and compassion.
  
  

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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Are your family relationships holding you back like an anchor? You want to build self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem, but the weight of the past keeps pulling you under. In this episode, I’ll share my personal journey of acceptance, breaking free from toxic family patterns, and using the Serenity Prayer as a guide to reclaim my power. We’ll dive into how to stop drowning in resentment, set healthy boundaries, and find the courage to change what we can.

✔️ Why family relationships can feel like an anchor—and how to release the weight
✔️ The real meaning of acceptance (it’s not about approving or forgetting!)
✔️ How the Serenity Prayer can guide you through healing
✔️ The importance of setting boundaries—and how to do it without guilt
✔️ Practical steps to build self-worth, confidence, and self-esteem despite your past

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• Finding Lily’s Inner Magic: A Tale of Building Confidence
• Lily’s Journey to Forgiveness: Letting Go of Hurt and Anger
• Finding Jack’s Magic Within: A Lesson About Kindness
• Consistency is Key: Self-Care Tips with Lily & Zach
• I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally

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What happens when a child speaks up about something that doesn’t feel right—and no one listens? In this deeply personal episode, I share my story of growing up in an emotionally unsafe home, the lifelong impact of not being believed, and the turning point that led me to reclaim my voice.

I also introduce my latest children’s book, I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally. This story is for children who need someone to listen, believe them, and validate their feelings. If you’re a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this episode is a powerful reminder of how much it means to really listen to a child.

✅ The lasting effects of childhood emotional neglect and not being believed
✅ How my personal story led to my Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate series
✅ Why I wrote I Believe You and how it helps children trust their instincts
✅ How parents, grandparents, and teachers can create emotional safety for kids
✅ The importance of listening—because believing a child today can change their future

📖 I Believe You: Self-Care When Your Parent Struggles Emotionally – Now available in the Lessons for Life With Gramma Kate series!
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Have you ever experienced a moment when you wished someone had believed you? I’d love to hear your thoughts—send me a message or comment on social media!

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