Radio Headspace Why Asking for Help Is a Strength, Not a Weakness
Nov 18, 2025
Jeffrey Marsh, a best-selling Zen coach, shares his transformative journey of viewing help as a strength. He reflects on how childhood experiences shaped his views on boundaries and the guilt of asserting them. Marsh discusses the importance of clear communication in setting boundaries and emphasizes that saying no can be a powerful act of self-care. He also highlights the long-term benefits of firm boundaries, revealing how they can enhance personal well-being without negatively impacting relationships. This heartfelt dialogue encourages vulnerability as a path to resilience.
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Boundaries Protect Energy And Relationships
- Boundaries protect your energy and allow relationships to flourish.
- Setting boundaries isn't about keeping love out but making space for the right love to enter.
Blame Falls Wrongly On Boundary Setters
- Society often blames the person who sets boundaries instead of those who violate them.
- Marsh reframes the problem: people shouldn't be jerks, not that boundary-setters failed.
Choosing Distance To Protect Well-Being
- Jeffrey set a boundary with his family and stopped contact to protect his well-being.
- He says that decision became one of the best and most growthful choices he ever made.