The Boundaries Business & Balance Podcast | Reclaim Your Time, Set Boundaries , Simplify Your Business , Be Present at Home

You’ve been telling yourself, “I just need to let go. I need to stop holding it all.” But every time you even think about letting go? Full-body panic. Your brain spirals. Your chest tightens. You convince yourself that if you loosen your grip for one second, it’ll all come crashing down.

But what if letting go isn’t dangerous? What if it’s actually your path home—not to chaos, but to freedom?

Inside this episode, we’re breaking dow...

ohhhh, girl. This episode? Buckle up. We’re going there.

You keep saying, “I’m just overwhelmed.” But what if that’s not actually true? What if the real reason you feel like you’re drowning is because you’ve been over-responsible for everyone and everything in your life?

Yep, we’re flipping that belief today. I’m showing you how you’ve been stuck in this pressure-cooker cycle—taking on everyone’s needs, managing every little thing,...

I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes right now—how I’ve been feeling all the guilt and pressure to “balance” everything while my son gets ready to leave for college… and how I’ve finally stopped trying to fix it all.

Inside this episode, we’re talking about:

• Why your problem isn’t balance—it’s guilt.

• What society gets totally wrong about “balance.”

• How to stop carrying this weight alon...

you know why you’re exhausted. You’re holding everything together—and not just the visible stuff. It’s the emotional labor, the people-pleasing, the silent shape-shifting that no one sees but you feel it all day long. This episode is your permission slip to quit those invisible jobs that are draining your soul.

We talk about why you’re burnt out, how these roles sneak into your day, and what it really looks like to reclaim your tim...

Hey Monica— This one’s for the woman who can’t remember the last time she truly exhaled. If your brain doesn’t know how to stop, even when your body is screaming for rest—this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

We’re getting into:

• Why your “rest” still leaves you exhausted

• How go-mode is actually a survival pattern (not your personality)

• What real recovery looks like—and how to start, even if life’s still lo...

whew. This one? It’s gonna feel like someone finally said the thing you’ve been trying to explain for years. We’re talking about why you’re really tired—and it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated. It’s because you’re building your business like your life isn’t already full of caregiving, decision-making, and constant emotional labor. This episode breaks down the lies that are keeping you stuck, the metaphor that’ll shift every...

If rest still feels like something you have to earn—this episode is going to hit deep.

We’re digging into the real reason you’re still exhausted: You’re waiting for permission to stop. Not from your coach. Not from your calendar. From you. I’m walking you through 3 hidden ways that shows up—and how to shift it without blowing up your life.

Inside this episode:

• Why you celebrate exhaustion (but feel...

If you’re tired of flipping roles all day—CEO by day, mom by night, and somehow still feeling like you’re failing at both—this episode is for you.

We’re done chasing balance. It’s a myth that keeps you spinning and exhausted. What you actually need is wholeness. In this episode, I’m walking you through what it looks like to stop splintering yourself in two, why you’re not the problem, and how to lead your life and business from the...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the hardest lesson I’ve had to learn as a mom and CEO: that productivity doesn’t equal peace. I walk you through the moment I realized my to-do list wasn’t a badge of honor—it was a receipt of how I was spending a life I didn’t even want to be in anymore. I tell you about that moment in the kitchen, the cups, the ache, the sit-down—and how it changed everything.

If you’ve been chasing the finish line...

This episode is for the moment you swore you’d be done by 3:30PM… but it’s 4:47, the Slack is still pinging, and your kid is asking why you’re not listening (again). It’s not just about setting office hours—it’s about why you don’t keep them, and how to finally stop without guilt following you to the dinner table.

We’re digging into why your brain won’t shut down even when your laptop does, and the belief shifts that will help you ...

If you’ve ever spent hours “working on your business” and somehow still haven’t posted, pitched, or pressed publish… this one’s for you. Today, we’re digging into the emotional weight behind why you feel stuck—because it’s not your strategy. It’s the fear of showing up and hearing nothing back. I’m sharing the moment I realized I wasn’t building—I was hiding. And I’m giving you the exact mindset shifts that helped me finally get ou...

If you’re always available and still feel like you’re falling behind-this one’s for you. I’m breaking down what’s really under your chaos: the belief that being helpful = being worthy.

We talk metaphors (hello, doorless house), truth bombs, and the one simple shift that’ll help you start leading from power instead of proving.

Book your MOM Reset Call and let’s stop doing the most just to be seen.”

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You know that thing where you sit down to write a post and suddenly you’re folding towels or deep-cleaning the fridge? Yeah. Same. This episode is for those days when working from home feels like a full-contact sport. I’m breaking down the exact system I use to stay focused (even with snacks to make, kids yelling, and laundry whispering my name). You’ll learn my favorite visual tool (MeisterTask is my MVP), how to set your Daily To...

This episode is for the mom who’s doing everything—but still feels like she’s falling behind.

We’re calling out the myth that constant motion = progress, and breaking down what’s really happening when you can’t stop long enough to build a better system.

I’m walking you through relatable chaos (hello, shoe-hunting middle child) and pulling back the curtain on why your brain feels like a squirrel on espresso. Then we shift into how t...

 Still telling yourself you're “just figuring it out”? Still waiting for that magical day you’ll finally feel ready to lead?

Here’s the truth: You’re not figuring it out anymore. You’re already leading — whether you feel perfectly confident or not. In this bold and real-talk episode, Crystal breaks down how staying in “figuring it out” mode is stealing your energy, your growth, and your momentum.

You’ll learn:

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