The Boundaries.me Podcast

• Episode 428 - The Dr. Cloud Show - Keys to Emotional Regulation

  Dr. Cloud explores emotional regulation and the skill of "right-sizing" your responses to life events - learning when you're overreacting to minor problems or minimizing serious issues. He answers a written question about dealing with a narcissistic sister who escalates and spreads lies when ignored, then takes calls from a single father rebuilding after leaving ministry and facing unemployment, and a woman questioning whether to marry her fiancé after discovering he lied about contact with an ex-girlfriend. Dr. Cloud provides practical advice on building life structure during transitions and evaluating trustworthiness through behavior patterns rather than promises. Relationships shouldn't leave you feeling anxious or exhausted. If you've struggled to deal with someone else’s toxic behaviors, Dr. Henry Cloud wants to help you find clarity and healing. Dr. Cloud’s free resource, "10 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic People," offers practical, compassionate guidance on recognizing unsafe people, handling manipulative behaviors, and setting firm, loving boundaries. You deserve kindness and respect. Take the first step toward healthier relationships today at www.boundaries.me/free

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• Episode 427 - The Dr. Cloud Show - Managing Attention in a Distracted World

  Dr. Henry Cloud explores the critical role of attention in achieving life goals. He breaks down how executive functions of the brain—including attending to what's relevant, inhibiting distractions, and maintaining working memory—affect our ability to accomplish tasks ranging from daily errands to relationship repair. Dr. Cloud discusses how modern technology constantly competes for our limited attention and offers practical strategies for maintaining focus on priorities. The episode transitions to examining the concept of "enough" in various aspects of life, questioning how to determine sufficiency in areas like relationships, purpose, and material possessions. In the call-in segment, Dr. Cloud addresses a listener processing multiple traumatic life events and another navigating boundaries with family members who resist change. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of intentional choices about where we direct our attention and how we protect our boundaries. You deserve relationships that lift you up, not wear you down. If you're feeling exhausted by toxic people or unsure how to handle difficult behaviors, Dr. Henry Cloud is here to help. His free guide, "10 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic People," will show you how to recognize harmful behaviors like gaslighting and narcissism, how to confidently set boundaries, and how to finally take back your peace. You're not alone—and things can get better. Download your free copy now at www.boundaries.me/free

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• Episode 426 - The Dr. Cloud Show - Breaking Free from Snap Judgments

  In this episode of the show, Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the importance of developing a curious mindset rather than a critical one. He explains how snap judgments and rigid thinking limit our options and relationships, while seeking to understand others creates better connections. The episode includes a write-in question about anxiety that arises when experiencing happiness, with Dr. Cloud explaining how past experiences can create vigilance patterns in our brain's wiring. Callers ask questions about friendship insecurity, concerns about a daughter's fiancé, and dating someone who's recently divorced. Dr. Cloud provides advice on handling complex relationship dynamics and emphasizes the value of curiosity in resolving conflicts. Are toxic relationships draining your energy and stealing your joy? You're not alone, and you don't have to keep feeling stuck. Dr. Henry Cloud has helped millions of people reclaim their peace by setting healthy boundaries. Dr. Cloud’s free guide, "10 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic People," teaches you how to spot harmful behaviors like gaslighting, effectively handle narcissists, and say "no" without guilt. It's time to feel safe again. Download your free copy at www.boundaries.me/free

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• Episode 425 - The Dr. Cloud Show - Transforming Anxiety with Key Questions

  In this episode, Dr. Henry Cloud presents a systematic approach to identifying anxiety sources through targeted self-reflection questions originally developed for a CEO client. Dr. Cloud's detailed framework of questions is designed to help listeners pinpoint specific triggers of anxiety, including external stressors, relationship dynamics, internal pressures, and unresolved trauma. Dr. Cloud also addresses a write-in question about "rebooting life" after leaving a toxic relationship, offering strategies for building supportive community, creating beneficial structure, evaluating past patterns, and developing healing practices. The call-in portion features discussions about establishing boundaries with demanding family members and finding effective couples therapy for attachment and trauma issues in marriage. Throughout the program, Dr. Cloud provides practical guidance on anxiety management, boundary setting, and relationship repair techniques accessible to listeners facing similar challenges in their own lives. You deserve relationships that lift you up, not wear you down. If you're feeling exhausted by toxic people or unsure how to handle difficult behaviors, Dr. Henry Cloud is here to help. His free guide, "10 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic People," will show you how to recognize harmful behaviors like gaslighting and narcissism, how to confidently set boundaries, and how to finally take back your peace. You're not alone—and things can get better. Download your free copy now at www.boundaries.me/free

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• Episode 424 - The Dr. Cloud Show - The Two Engines of a Balanced Life

  In this episode, Dr. Henry Cloud explores the concept of balance in life, focusing on the relationship between our relational and performance sides. He explains how integrity means being whole and integrated in both areas, using the metaphor of a boat's wake to help listeners evaluate their life patterns. Throughout the episode, Dr. Cloud provides practical ways to assess life balance, shares strategies for identifying narcissistic behavior, and offers advice on dealing with criticism and perfectionism. The episode includes call-in segments where Dr. Cloud helps listeners who are struggling with perfectionism in their creative pursuits and setting effective boundaries with difficult family members.   Are toxic relationships draining your energy and stealing your joy? You're not alone, and you don't have to keep feeling stuck. Dr. Henry Cloud has helped millions of people reclaim their peace by setting healthy boundaries. Dr. Cloud’s free guide, "10 Strategies for Dealing with Toxic People," teaches you how to spot harmful behaviors like gaslighting, effectively handle narcissists, and say "no" without guilt.   It's time to feel safe again. Download your free copy at www.boundaries.me/free  

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