E288: Tammy's Takes #7: You Don’t Have a Boundary Problem… You Have a Safety Problem

Adult Child of Dysfunction · Mar 30, 2026 · 7m

In this Tammy’s Take, we build on my conversation with Angie Hawkins and break down one of the biggest misconceptions around boundaries: it’s not that you don’t know how to set them, it’s that your body doesn’t feel safe enough to hold them.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when you meant no, over-explaining, or giving in after trying to set a boundary, this episode will help you understand why. What looks like a boundary issue is often a nervous system response rooted in early patterns of survival.

In this episode, I walk you through how to pause, check in with your body, and begin…