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Understanding Emotional Backlash: Navigating Guilt and Self-Trust After Setting Boundaries
Episode 694th December 2025 • Core Happiness • Core Happiness, LLC
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In this episode, we dive into the surprising wave of emotions that can rise up after you set a boundary. If you’ve ever said “no” and then immediately spiraled into guilt, shame, or second-guessing, you’re not alone. We explore why these reactions surface, what they reveal about your deeper healing, and how to move through them with compassion instead of self-criticism.

Through powerful mindset shifts you’ll learn how boundary-setting can trigger emotional detox, why your old patterns resist your growth, and how to rebuild unshakable self-trust. This episode will help you understand your emotional landscape, honor your inner voice, and stand by your boundaries with confidence, even when it feels uncomfortable.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Introduction: Setting Boundaries and Self-Reflection

00:40 — What Emotional Backlash Really Is

01:00 — Personal Story: The Inner Conflict of Saying No

02:25 — The Emotional Detox: Guilt and Healing

03:55 — Reframing Guilt & Rebuilding Self-Trust

04:44 — Grieving the Old Self & Moving Forward

06:13 — Practical Questions for Self-Reflection

07:22 — Invitation to Deeper Emotional Reclamation

08:06 — Conclusion: Embracing the Discomfort of Becoming



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