Boundaries Are Not a Mindset Issue — They’re a Nervous System Requirement
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries — not as a personal development buzzword, but as a biological and hormonal necessity for women.
So many women struggle with fatigue, anxiety, burnout, stubborn weight, sleep issues, and hormone chaos… and no one connects the dots back to chronic boundary violations — emotional, physical, relational, and energetic.
In this episode, I break down why boundaries aren’t about being difficult, selfish, or rigid — they’re about creating safety in the body.
Why women are conditioned to override their needs and how this impacts health
How lack of boundaries keeps the nervous system in a constant stress response
The connection between boundaries, cortisol, blood sugar, and inflammation
Why “just managing stress better” doesn’t work without boundary support
How chronic people-pleasing shows up as hormone symptoms
Why boundaries are essential during perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum
What it actually feels like in the body when a boundary is being crossed
Simple ways to begin setting boundaries without guilt or burnout
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs permission to rest, say no, and protect her energy.To purchase one of Hannah's books on Amazon, go here --> https://www.amazon.com/author/hannah-greig
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In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries — not as a personal development buzzword, but as a biological and hormonal necessity for women. So many women struggle with fatigue, anxiety, burnout, stubborn weight, sleep issues, and hormone chaos… and no one connects the dots back to chronic boundary violations — emotional, physical, relational, and energetic. In this episode, I break down why boundaries aren’t about being difficult, selfish, or rigid — they’re about creating safety in the body. Why women are conditioned to override their needs and how this impacts health How lack of boundaries keeps the nervous system in a constant stress response The connection between boundaries, cortisol, blood sugar, and inflammation Why “just managing stress better” doesn’t work without boundary support How chronic people-pleasing shows up as hormone symptoms Why boundaries are essential during perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum What it actually feels like in the body when a boundary is being crossed Simple ways to begin setting boundaries without guilt or burnout If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs permission to rest, say no, and protect her energy.To purchase one of Hannah's books on Amazon, go here --> https://www.amazon.com/author/hannah-greig