Boundaries Episodes

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li talks with mental health therapist and coach Allison Ly about how to set healthy boundaries—especially for adults with immigrant parents. Drawing from personal and professional experience, Allison Ly explains why boundary-setting is often challenging in immigrant families. The episode features practical advice for tuning into your own needs, navigating family pushback,...

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In episode 245 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li dives into the challenges and unique opportunities of midlife, focusing on how women can lighten their emotional and physical loads. She explores the energy drains that often come with this life phase—like clutter, overwhelming obligations, and outdated routines—and offers three practical strategies for decluttering, setting better b...

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li dives into the crucial topics of self-respect and boundaries. She shares her insights on how not maintaining these can lead to increased anxiety and a sense of overwhelm due to external expectations, judgments, and criticisms. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of having the ability to filter what should and shouldn't impact us, keeping most outside influences out of our "a...

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. Looking to transform your life in 2025? Dr. Christine Li reveals one of the most powerful skills you can develop – the art of saying no. Learn why saying no isn't just about declining others' requests, but also about setting boundaries with yourself. Discover practical strategies for saying no without guilt, protecting your energy, and making space for what truly matters. Whether you're struggling with pe...

Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Christine Li explores the fundamental concept of self boundaries and their significant impact on time management and personal well-being. Drawing from her own experiences, Christine underscores the importance of understanding and respecting your own limits to prevent overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed. She elaborates on how a solid practice of setting and maintaining boundaries can lead to better ene...

In this episode, special guest Nicole Tsong joined me to share stories of the events and experiences in her life which helped her make the transition from being motivated by external reinforcement to being in true alignment with her internal world, her inner self, and her inner voice. Listen in as we discuss boundaries and explain the different boundary tendencies: the encroacher, the pleaser, the breaker, and the brat… so you can recognize your own patterns and make an alignment shift for yours...