Welcome to The Real Dope podcast! We’re sisters—Meridith Elliot Powell and Beth Brand—and in this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s close to our hearts and so essential for anyone living with addiction in their family: setting boundaries.

We know from experience just how confusing—and even overwhelming—boundaries can feel. In this conversation, we open up about our own journeys, sharing stories of where we stumbled, when we felt judged, and how we slowly came to understand what boundaries really mean for us. You’ll hear how not drawing lines led to generations of pain in our family, and how finally standing up for what we needed changed everything, not just for us, but for those around us.

We discuss openly the guilt, the pushback from society and loved ones, and why it’s perfectly okay to start small. Sometimes, setting a single boundary is a huge step, and nobody should feel bad about that. Throughout it all, we want you to know: you are not alone, your happiness matters, and there’s nothing wrong with choosing to live the life you want.

So join us for this real, unfiltered conversation. We hope you find validation, practical ideas, and a good dose of hope. And don’t miss the end—we’ll give you a sneak peek of next week’s episode, where we’ll be talking all about detachment and why that’s another tough, but important, piece of the puzzle.