Boundaries are not rejection — they’re protection. In this powerful episode, Shawnti Refuge dives into why it’s so hard to say no during the holidays, how guilt is part of growth, and why peace should never come with a price tag. Through honest storytelling and guided prompts, you’ll learn how to create guilt-free boundaries that honor your healing.

✍🏾 JOURNAL PROMPTS

Let’s get into some reflection work:

1. Where in my life am I saying “yes” when my soul means “no”?
2. What does guilt sound like in my head when I try to set boundaries?
3. Who taught me that saying no was unkind — and is that still true?
4. What’s one boundary I can set this week to protect my peace?

Write them down, and then sit with what comes up — no editing, no judgment, just honesty.

And don’t forget — the waitlist for my next experience, The Audacity of a Healing Woman, is still open.
If you’re ready to stop apologizing for your boundaries and start walking in your wholeness, that’s the space for you.

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Shawnti Refuge is an Award Winning Master Certified Mental Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author of the best-selling book, “Quiet As Kept”, specializing in guided journaling for mental wellness. After overcoming severe depression and anxiety through journaling, Shawnti developed her own program, empowering individuals to heal and thrive without medication. She is the creator of Shawnti Refuge Journals, which carries a series of guided journals designed to help others release past traumas. With her relatable, no-nonsense approach, Shawnti's mission is to inspire personal growth and self-awareness. She is the founder of Stayin' Stuck Ain't Cute Coaching and a passionate advocate for mental health in both business and community settings.

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