Episode 6 – Detaching Without Drifting: Why Healthy Boundaries Are a Form of Faith

What if setting a boundary didn’t mean pushing people away… but coming back to yourself?

In this episode of Choosing to Rise, Dr. Carolyn Kennedy explores the deeper layers of detachment — not as a reaction, but as a reflection of trust, wisdom, and peace.

We’ll talk about why it’s easier to walk away when things are obviously unhealthy — and why it takes even more faith to let go of what’s quietly misaligned. From people-pleasing and slow fades to emotional disconnect and internal pressure, this episode offers honest insight and encouragement to set boundaries that reflect your growth, not just your guilt.

✨ You’ll hear:

• Why peacekeeping often leads to self-abandonment
• What it means to detach without disappearing
• How faith sometimes requires surrender, not just endurance
• A practical boundary affirmation to carry into your week

If you’ve ever struggled to protect your peace without feeling selfish, this one’s for you.

📖 Reference: When You’re Ready to Begin (Week 8: Detaching from People-Pleasing)
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This week, I’m sharing a reading from Week 3 of my devotional When You’re Ready to Begin—titled Breaking Free from Self-Doubt.

We talk about the struggle of questioning our calling, the slow journey toward confidence, and what it means to trust what God sees even when we can't see it ourselves.

I also open up about what’s next—transitioning from the season of Rising to the season of Reflecting—as I begin writing Book 2 in the series: When You’re Ready to Look Within. I’d love your feedback as I shape what comes next!

In this episode:

• Why our confidence doesn’t come from ourselves
• A personal story about self-doubt and calling
• Reflections on Week 3 of the devotional
• A gentle invitation to prepare for deeper growth

📖 Anchor Verse:
2 Corinthians 3:5 – “Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God.”

✨ If you’re struggling to move forward, I hope this episode reminds you: You’re not stuck. You’re not disqualified. And you’re never walking this journey alone.

Links:
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Betrayal hurts—whether it comes from a friend, a loved one, or a colleague. It can shake your confidence, stir anger, and tempt you to fight back. But what if there's another way?

In this episode, we explore the powerful choice between revenge and rise. Drawing from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible and moments from my own life, we talk about how to stand firm when others try to tear you down. You’ll hear how discernment, focus, and grace can guide your response—and why what you're building is too important to be interrupted.

💜 Referenced in this episode:
📘 When You’re Ready to Begin – my 13-week devotional to help you rise with purpose
📖 Nehemiah 6:3 – “I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down.”

🎧 One Good Hello to Give: Reach out to someone else who’s building and remind them that their work matters, too.