You've healed your inner child. You've discovered your authentic self. Now comes the crucial question: How do you protect this newfound authenticity in a world that's used to your people-pleasing patterns?

This episode tackles one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth - healthy boundaries. RJ Ritu Roy addresses the deep cultural conditioning that makes boundary-setting feel like betrayal, selfishness, or rudeness, especially within Indian family dynamics where "sacrifice" and "adjustment" are often seen as virtues.

Discover the six essential types of boundaries that everyone needs: physical boundaries that protect your personal space, emotional boundaries that shield you from manipulation, time boundaries that preserve your energy, digital boundaries for the social media age, and value-based boundaries that honor your core beliefs.

Learn practical, respectful ways to communicate your limits using the Sandwich Method, "I" statements, and clear, specific language that maintains relationships while protecting your peace. Understand why boundary pushback is normal and how to handle guilt-tripping, testing, and emotional manipulation without compromising your newly discovered authentic self.

This episode provides real-world scripts for challenging situations: saying no to extra work without seeming uncommitted, maintaining individual identity in romantic relationships, managing family expectations during festivals and functions, and protecting your emotional energy from energy vampires.

Boundaries aren't walls that disconnect you from others - they're the foundation that allows for genuine intimacy and authentic connections. When you stop over-giving from obligation and start giving from choice, your relationships actually improve.

Essential listening for recovering people-pleasers, anyone struggling with family expectations, workplace boundary issues, or relationship dynamics where you've lost yourself trying to keep others happy.

Tags: Healthy Boundaries, People Pleasing, Self Care, Emotional Wellness, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Relationship Tips, Family Dynamics, Workplace Boundaries, Self Respect, Boundary Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Life Coaching, Hindi Podcast, Personal Development, Authentic Relationships, Mental Health Journey​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​