Healthy Boundaries for Moms| Christian Life Coach

Have you ever ended the day focusing more on what you didn't do than what you did? In this Midweek Reset, Lori shares a simple mindset shift inspired by Atomic Habits: every choice you make is a vote for the woman you're becoming.
The goal isn't perfection—it's faithfulness. God shapes us through ordinary, imperfect days as we continue choosing kindness, healthy boundaries, encouragement, and obedience. Instead of looking for evidence that you're falling behind, start looking for evidence that God is still at work in you.
What evidence have I created this week of the woman God is shaping me to become?
What small, faithful choice can I make today that aligns with the person I want to become?
Am I spending more time counting my mistakes or noticing the evidence of God's work in my life?
RELATED EPISODES
EP 35: When Loving Others Means Losing Yourself
EP 36: The Midweek Reset: Enter Into Rest With These 3 Steps
EP 37: The Hidden Cost of Being Available
EP 38: The Midweek Reset: Want Less Stress This Week?
EP 39: The 4-Burner Theory: Protect Your Peace by Turning Down The Heat
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Are you trying to keep every area of your life on high all at once?
In this episode, Lori introduces the Four Burner Theory as a simple illustration for understanding why so many moms feel overwhelmed. You'll learn how this concept works alongside the Healthy Boundaries for Moms pillars—boundaries, organization, relationships, and time management—and why lowering your stress often begins with renegotiating your expectations, not your values.
If you've been feeling like you're constantly behind, this episode will encourage you to let go of perfection, embrace the season you're in, and choose sustainable faithfulness over unrealistic expectations.
Which area of my life truly needs to be on "high" during this season?
What expectation can I simplify without compromising my values?
What expectation am I carrying that God never asked me to carry?
RELATED EPISODES
EP 35: When Loving Others Means Losing Yourself
EP 36: The Midweek Reset: Enter Into Rest With These 3 Steps
EP 37: The Hidden Cost of Being Available
EP 38: The Midweek Reset: Want Less Stress This Week?
RESOURCES & LINKS
 
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Feeling like you have to have everything figured out before you move forward? This Midweek Reset is a reminder that you don't need the perfect routine or the perfect plan—you simply need to take the next right step.
Lori shares a personal example from her own week of adjusting her workout expectations and focusing on what was possible instead of what was perfect. You'll be encouraged to let go of the pressure to do everything and instead ask one simple question: What's the next right step?
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or discouraged, this short reset will help you refocus on faithfulness over perfection.
QUESTIONS
What's non-negotiable for me today?
What's the next right step I can take instead of waiting for the perfect plan?
Where am I letting perfection keep me from being faithful?
RELATED EPISODES
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
EP 35: When Loving Others Means Losing Yourself
EP 37: The Hidden Cost of Being Available
RESOURCES & LINKS
 
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Have you ever reached the end of the day feeling exhausted, wondering where your time went, only to realize you've spent most of it responding to everyone else's needs?
In this episode, Lori shares a personal lesson from her own summer. After realizing that her gym routine, park walks, bedtime, and daily rhythms were all being dictated by everyone else's schedule, she discovered that she didn't need more motivation—she needed to renegotiate her commitments for this season.
You'll learn why vagueness can become a form of people-pleasing, why getting your commitments out of your head and onto paper brings clarity, and how three simple decisions can help you create healthy boundaries while still enjoying the flexibility of summer.
This episode will encourage you to stop living by default and start living with intentionality.
QUESTIONS
Where have I become too available at the expense of my own priorities?
Which commitments need to be kept, released, or renegotiated for this season?
What are my non-negotiables that help me stay healthy, grounded, and connected to God?
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
EP 35: When Loving Others Means Losing Yourself
RESOURCES & LINKS
 
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Last week we talked about how easy it is to lose ourselves by carrying responsibilities God never asked us to carry. But what happens after we recognize those unhealthy patterns?
In this Midweek Reset, Lori explores how years of people-pleasing, over-functioning, and trying to manage everyone else's emotions can leave us living in "survival mode." She shares practical ways to begin slowing down, trusting God, and helping our minds and bodies experience the rest Jesus offers.
If you've ever felt like your body can't relax—even when life finally slows down—this episode will encourage you to exchange striving for trust and exhaustion for God's peace.
In This Episode
Why our bodies can stay in "survival mode"
How people-pleasing affects both our minds and our bodies
The connection between boundaries and peace
Why Jesus modeled rest for His followers
Three practical ways to begin experiencing God's peace again
Learning to replace control with trust
QUESTIONS
Where in my life have I confused loving someone with carrying responsibilities that belong to them?
Have I slowly abandoned my own relationship with God, health, or calling while trying to take care of everyone else?
This week, what burden do I need to hand back to God instead of continuing to carry it myself?
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
EP 35: When Loving Others Means Losing Yourself
RESOURCES & LINKS
Purchase: I Choose Me Written By: Jennie Garth
Amazon.com: I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention (Audible Audio Edition): Jennie Garth, Jennie Garth, Harlequin Audio: Audible Books & Originals
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

In this episode, Lori shares a personal part of her own boundary journey and reflects on insights she gained while reading I Choose Me by Jennie Garth. She explores the difference between codependence and healthy interdependence, explains the concept of self-abandonment through a biblical lens, and unpacks what Galatians 6 teaches about carrying one another's burdens without taking responsibility for someone else's life.
If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, trying to fix others, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness, this episode offers hope and practical encouragement to help you become deeply rooted in Christ while loving others without losing yourself.
In This Episode
My personal journey with codependency and people-pleasing
The difference between codependence and healthy interdependence
The powerful illustration of tangled vines versus healthy trees
What self-abandonment looks like in everyday life
How these same patterns can show up in motherhood
The biblical difference between carrying someone's burden and carrying someone's load
Why healthy boundaries allow us to love people without losing ourselves
Three questions to help identify unhealthy responsibility
QUESTIONS
Where in my life have I confused loving someone with carrying responsibilities that belong to them?
Have I slowly abandoned my own relationship with God, health, or calling while trying to take care of everyone else?
This week, what burden do I need to hand back to God instead of continuing to carry it myself?
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
RESOURCES & LINKS
Purchase: I Choose Me Written By: Jennie Garth
Amazon.com: I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention (Audible Audio Edition): Jennie Garth, Jennie Garth, Harlequin Audio: Audible Books & Originals
Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets.
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment that you later regretted?
In this Midweek Reset, Lori shares a personal story about reacting out of feelings of rejection, disappointment, and anger—and how what felt like a boundary at the time was actually a reaction to pain.
Many of us recognize when something feels off, but we skip an important step between identifying our feelings and setting a boundary. We react instead of pausing. We make quick decisions instead of seeking wisdom.
In this episode, you'll learn why feelings are valuable messengers but poor decision-makers, how to create space between your emotions and your actions, and why prayer, discernment, and self-control are essential parts of healthy boundary-setting.
If you've ever blocked someone, fired off a text, quit a commitment, or made a decision you later regretted, this episode will help you develop a healthier process:
Feel.Pause.Pray.Proceed.
In This Episode
Why feelings are important but shouldn't drive our decisions
The difference between a healthy boundary and a reactionary response
Lori's personal story of reacting out of hurt and later needing to apologize
How fear, disappointment, rejection, anger, resentment, and FOMO can signal a need for deeper reflection
Why prayer and discernment are critical before setting boundaries
Practical phrases to help you create space before responding
A simple framework for making wise boundary decisions
QUESTIONS
Is there a recent situation where I reacted quickly instead of taking time to pause and process my emotions?
What feeling tends to trigger reactionary decisions for me—anger, rejection, disappointment, fear, resentment, or something else?
What would it look like for me to practice "Feel. Pause. Pray. Proceed." the next time I'm emotionally triggered?
 
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
RESOURCES & LINKS
Purchase the book on Boundaries written by: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310351804?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Setting boundaries isn't something you master overnight—it's a skill that requires practice. In this episode, Lori shares her personal boundary journey that began in 2008 through recovery work for codependency and people-pleasing. She discusses how she once mistook anger for a boundary, only to discover that anger is often a warning light signaling that a healthy boundary is needed.
Together, we'll explore practical ways to begin building your boundary muscle through baby steps, practicing with safe people, learning from others, and inviting trusted people into the process. You'll also learn why boundaries aren't a destination you arrive at but a lifelong practice that grows and changes with every season of life.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of setting boundaries, this episode will encourage you to start small, seek support, and trust that God often works through small beginnings.
In This Episode
Lori's personal boundary journey that began in 2008
Why anger is often a warning light rather than a boundary
The importance of practicing "baby no's"
How to identify safe people to practice boundaries with
Why community matters when learning boundary skills
How observing other people's boundaries can help you develop your own
Inviting trusted people into your growth process
Why healthy boundaries often give others permission to grow too
Understanding that boundaries are a lifelong practice, not a finish line
How to use the Healthy Boundaries for Moms Facebook community for support and accountability
QUESTIONS
What is one small boundary, or "baby no," that you can practice this week?
Who is a safe person in your life that can support, encourage, or help hold you accountable as you work on healthier boundaries?
What is one area of your life where you may need to stop waiting until you're frustrated or overwhelmed and start communicating a boundary sooner?
 
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
RESOURCES & LINKS
Purchase the book on Boundaries written by: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310351804?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

What if the emotions you're struggling with aren't the problem at all?
In this Midweek Reset, Lori explores how feelings such as anger, resentment, overwhelm, and frustration can serve as warning lights that alert us when a boundary needs attention. Using the analogy of a vehicle dashboard, she explains how emotions provide valuable information—not direction—and how Scripture encourages us to respond with wisdom rather than reaction.
Drawing from James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:15, and Ephesians 4:26, this episode challenges listeners to stop ignoring the warning lights and start asking better questions. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with me?" Lori encourages moms to ask, "What is this feeling trying to tell me?" and "What boundary needs attention?"
Listeners will walk away with practical ways to identify emotional warning lights, evaluate their responsibilities and priorities, and create healthier boundaries rooted in truth, wisdom, and biblical stewardship.
Key Points
1. Boundaries Come With Warning Lights
God designed us with emotional indicators.
Feelings are not meant to drive our decisions.
Feelings can provide valuable information.
The goal is not to ignore the warning light.
The goal is to investigate it.
2. Anger Is a Messenger, Not a Manager
Anger is not automatically sinful.
Paul acknowledges anger will happen.
Anger should not control our responses.
Anger often points to an issue that needs attention.
3. Common Boundary Warning Lights
Anger
Frustration
Resentment
Overwhelm
Exhaustion
Irritability
4. What Warning Lights Might Be Telling Us
You've said yes too many times.
You're carrying responsibilities that belong to someone else.
You've neglected an important conversation.
Your schedule is crowded with good things.
You've prioritized everyone else's needs while ignoring your own God-given responsibilities.
5. Healthy Boundaries Are Built From Wisdom
Healthy boundaries tell the truth.
Healthy boundaries honor relationships.
Healthy boundaries communicate expectations.
Healthy boundaries protect what God has entrusted to us.
QUESTIONS
What warning light has been flashing in my life lately?
What emotion have I been ignoring?
What boundary needs attention?
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
EP 30: The Midweek Reset: Healthy Boundaries Are More Yes Than No
EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization
RESOURCES & LINKS
Become a Healthy Boundaries for Moms Insider 🙌Join the weekly newsletter for encouragement, practical strategies, boundaries support, organization tips, and Midweek Resets.
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Email: hello@healthyboundariesformoms.com
PODCAST CREDITS
Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay

Have you ever felt like no matter how many planners, calendars, apps, or routines you try, life still feels overwhelming?
The problem may not be your organization system.
In this episode, we're exploring why healthy boundaries are the foundation of organization. Because before you can organize your time, you have to decide what deserves a place on your calendar in the first place.
We'll discuss how boundaries protect your priorities, reduce overwhelm, create margin, and help bring your schedule back into alignment with what matters most.
If you're tired of feeling scattered, stretched thin, and constantly trying to catch up, this episode will help you see organization through a completely different lens.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
✔ Why organization starts with boundaries, not planners
✔ How healthy boundaries act like walls that protect your time and energy
✔ The surprising math behind "small yeses"
✔ Why saying yes to everything creates chaos
✔ How boundaries help align your calendar with your priorities
✔ One practical question to help you identify where a boundary is missing
QUESTIONS
What area of your life currently feels the most chaotic?
What boundary might help bring more order to that area?
Do your calendar and commitments reflect your actual priorities?
RELATED EPISODES
EP: 10: Do You Wish You Felt More Peaceful and In Control? Here's Why You're Not Holding Your Boundaries
EP: 12: Feeling Guilty Setting Boundaries? What the Bible Really Says About Boundaries, Peace, and People-Pleasing
EP: 29: Healthy Boundaries 101: What They Are and What They Are Not
RESOURCES & LINKS
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PODCAST CREDITS
Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori GrimesEdited by William GrimesMusic by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay