In this powerful episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with Barb Nangle, a seasoned boundaries coach with over 40 years of therapy and personal development experience, to explore how healthy boundaries can radically improve your life.

Barb opens up about her journey of recovery from codependency, sharing how learning to say no, prioritizing self-care, and understanding personal values reshaped her relationships and self-worth. From dealing with guilt and shame to embracing self-approval over people-pleasing, Barb offers actionable advice for anyone looking to create a healthier, more empowered life.

Listeners will learn:

• The signs of codependency and how it affects your relationships.
• Why setting boundaries is essential for self-care and integrity.
• How to shift your mindset from have to → get to.
• The role of self-containment in managing negative thoughts.
• Why reciprocal friendships matter and how to stop chasing those who don’t invest in you.

If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, putting yourself first without guilt, or breaking free from people-pleasing, this episode will inspire and equip you with the tools to build strong, loving, and respectful boundaries.

🎧 Tune in now and start your journey toward empowerment, healthier relationships, and more time to truly enjoy life!

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Barb Nangle and her background
02:15 – Barb’s recovery journey from codependency
06:40 – Why boundaries are essential for self-care and integrity
10:20 – Learning to say no without guilt or shame
14:00 – Understanding people-pleasing and hidden manipulation
18:45 – Changing your language: “Have to” vs “Get to”
22:30 – The role of self-containment in healthy boundaries
26:15 – Navigating family dynamics and emotional triggers
30:50 – Building reciprocal and meaningful friendships
34:20 – Final thoughts: Empowerment through conscious choice

Connect with Barb

Website: https://higherpowercc.com/meet-barb/

YouTube: @higherpowercoaching

Instagram: @higherpowercoaching

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barb.nangle.2025/

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