Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

Why It’s So Hard to Set – and Keep – Healthy Boundaries

September 9, 2026·41 min
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Most of us know, at least in principle, that it’s good to have healthy boundaries. The hard part is actually setting them — and then holding onto them when other people push back, get upset, or simply keep doing what they’ve always done. In this talk, I explored some of what makes boundaries so difficult, including feeling overly responsible for other people, doubting our own perceptions, and getting pulled into trying to change things that really aren’t in our control. Check it o...

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