What happens when setting a boundary means completely starting over?

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Restructured, I sit down with my friend and fellow boundary advocate Jennifer Wiczynski, an ERISA attorney who made a life-changing decision to rebuild her life from the ground up.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of an unsafe relationship and may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening and skip ahead a few minutes if needed.

We talk about the moments that push us to draw the line, the difference between setting rules and setting real boundaries, and how both of us have learned to protect our peace while running businesses in a demanding industry.

It’s a conversation about courage, change, and choosing yourself — even when it’s hard.
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In this heartfelt and relatable episode, Melissa reconnects with her cousin and longtime friend, Paige Muller, for an honest conversation about the evolution of work, motherhood, and personal boundaries. Paige shares her journey from running a thriving aesthetics business to realizing that “success” wasn’t feeling the way it was supposed to.

Together, they unpack the hard lessons of entrepreneurial burnout, the power of saying no, and the courage it takes to step off the hamster wheel when life feels unsustainable. From navigating clients’ expectations to learning that “you get what you tolerate,” Paige and Melissa explore how to protect your time, energy, and peace at work and at home.

They also share practical tips on using technology to set healthy boundaries, reflect on the balance between obligation and expectation, and share a few laughs about family, books, and learning to let go of the pressure to do it all.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, people-pleasing, or finding contentment in your season of life, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, I sit down with our very first guest and the podcast’s producer, Amanda Dixon, to talk about one of the toughest (and most important) boundaries we can set: the ones that protect our health.

Amanda opens up about living with multiple sclerosis and how learning to honor her body’s limits has reshaped the way she works, rests, and leads. We dive into the guilt that comes with slowing down, why rest can feel harder than work, and how pushing past your limits—physically or emotionally—always comes with a cost.

I also share my own experience with stress-induced hearing loss and how that moment forced me to reexamine the stories I tell myself about productivity and success. Together, we talk about what it really means to listen to your body, communicate your needs, and give yourself and others grace.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or worried that stepping back means falling behind, this episode is a reminder that protecting your health isn’t selfish; it’s sustainable. Because when you set boundaries around your well-being, you’re not quitting the work—you’re making sure you can keep showing up for it.

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