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Internal Boundaries & The Committee

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March 16, 2026

Often, the harshest boundary violations don't come from strangers—they come from the voice inside our own heads. In Week 6, we turn the camera inward. We stop fighting our "Inner Critic" and start interviewing it. We learn that we are not one solid personality, but a "Committee" of parts trying to keep us safe.

In this episode, we explore:

The Internal Committee (IFS): Understanding that you are a system of "Parts" (Managers, Firefighters, Exiles) led by a core "Self."

Managers vs. Firefighters: Why you self-sabotage by over-working (The Manager) or numbing out (The Firefighter).

Unblending: The most powerful linguistic tool for mental peace—shifting from "I am anxious" to "A part of me is anxious."

Somatic Tool: "Shaking the Etch-A-Sketch" to reset the nervous system when the voices get too loud.

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Gift: The Gift of Problems

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March 12, 2026
This week teaches how to view obstacles as challenges to be overcome. We discuss how resilience and the spirit of love allow us to find joy even during difficult times.

Boundaries & The Fawn Response

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March 9, 2026

Why do we smile when we are actually angry? Why do we say "Yes" when our body is screaming "No"? We often shame ourselves for being "people-pleasers," calling it a weakness. But in Week 5, we flip the script. We learn that "Fawning" is actually a brilliant biological safety strategy—one that kept us safe when we were powerless.

In this episode, we explore:

The Biology of Fawning: Understanding the "Please Don't Hurt Me" response and why it is a survival instinct, not a personality flaw.

Nice vs. Kind: Distinguishing between fear-based transactional behavior ("Nice") and love-based generous behavior ("Kind").

Strategic Compliance: How to use "politeness" as a conscious tool for safety in medical or high-stakes settings (Espionage vs. Submission).

The Teflon Bubble: A somatic visualization to "Uncouple" your nervous system from other people’s stress.

The Un-Smile: A challenge to drop the mask and find safety in a neutral face.

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Gift: The Gift of Learning

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March 6, 2026

Book: The Ultimate Gift Author: Jim Stovall

We dive into the fundamental key to all knowledge which is the hunger and desire for education. This week explores how a passion for learning makes a person wealthy regardless of material things.

Boundaries for Your Finite Vessel

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March 2, 2026

You cannot pour from an empty cup, yet the world often expects us to have an infinite supply of energy. In Week 4, we tackle the reality of capacity. We move from “Direction” (Week 3) to “Fuel,” learning to treat our energy as a precious, limited resource.

In this episode, we explore:

The Internal Battery: Why “existing” with a disability costs more energy (“The Energetic Cost”) and how to budget for the “Background Apps” you are running.

Managing Urgency Culture: Differentiating between a true emergency (danger) and someone else’s poor planning (inconvenience).

The Buffer Menu: Specific scripts to buy yourself time, including “The Calendar Check” and “Navigation Mode.”

The Internal Metronome: A somatic tool to slow your heart rate when the world tries to rush you.

High-Stakes Advocacy: Using the “Broken Record” technique to hold boundaries with doctors and systems. Connect with Coach Kaila:

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Gift: The Gift of Friends

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February 26, 2026

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Author: Jim Stovall

This episode examines the principles of true friendship including loyalty, commitment, and sharing in the lives of others. We discuss why vital connections are necessary for a meaningful life.

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Somatic Boundaries & The Body’s Compass

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February 23, 2026

We often think boundaries are a mental decision—a sentence we craft in our heads. But by the time your brain thinks "I don't like this," your body has already been screaming "No" for ten minutes. In Week 3, we stop overthinking and start feeling.

In this episode, we explore:

The Nervous System Dashboard: Understanding your Green (Safe), Yellow (Anxious), and Red (Shutdown) zones.

The Sensation Dictionary: Moving beyond emotional labels to name the physics of your boundaries (Heat, Buzzing, Constriction).

Trusting the "Glitch": Why your gut instinct hits faster than your brain, and why you should trust that lag.

The Pendulum: A somatic tool to find your biological "Yes" and "No."

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Gift: The Gift of Money

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February 19, 2026

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Author: Jim Stovall

On This Episode, we explore the true value of money and how it means different things depending on one’s situation. This episode highlights how using money to help others provides a proper perspective on life.

Week 2 - Boundaries in Your Origin Story

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February 16, 2026

Why is it so hard to say “no”? In Week 2, we move from where your boundaries are to why they formed that way. Coach Kaila guides you through a compassionate exploration of your “Origin Story,” looking at the family rules and survival strategies that shaped your current behaviors.

In this episode, we explore:

The Blueprint: How your attachment style (Anxious or Avoidant) creates your boundary script.

The “Good Child” Contract: Understanding the silent agreement we made to trade our authenticity for safety.

Strategic Compliance: A powerful reframe for the disability community—learning when “people-pleasing” is actually a wise safety strategy vs. an unconscious fawn response.

The Practice: How to use “The Pause” to break automatic patterns.

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Gift: The Gift of Work

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February 13, 2026

Book: The Ultimate Gift

Author: Jim Stovall

This week focuses on the fundamental value of hard work and the satisfaction found in a job well done. We discuss why labor is a necessary starting point for personal growth and transformation.

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