Boundaries aren’t just about saying “no”—they’re about choosing how, when, and with whom you share your energy. In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida unpack what it really means to create healthy, respectful boundaries that protect your peace without shutting people out.

Drawing from real-life interactions and powerful metaphors from their work with horses, they explore the difference between boundaries that isolate and boundaries that invite deeper connection. You’ll also hear how Frida handled a recent boundary fail, what happens when you freeze instead of speak up, and how animals (especially horses) model consent, clarity, and communication better than most humans.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between boundaries that block vs. boundaries that build

• What to do when someone crosses your line (and you freeze)

• Why permission is the key to true connection

• How horses help us become more self-aware and energetically clear

• Scripts + mindset shifts for setting boundaries with kindness and strength

Whether you’re a people-pleaser, an empath, or just figuring out what “your space” really means—this one’s for you.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Energy and Boundaries

03:13 Understanding Personal Boundaries

05:53 Navigating Invasive Interactions

08:41 Learning from Horses about Boundaries

11:09 The Role of Awareness in Setting Boundaries

14:09 Transformative Moments in Boundary Setting

17:02 Final Thoughts on Boundaries and Awareness

FOLLOW AND CONNECT

🎙️ Hosts: Sue Willoughby & Frida Karsberg

🔑 Keywords: setting boundaries, emotional energy, personal space, people-pleasing, horse wisdom, assertiveness, awareness, self-respect, consent, energy management
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