Setting Boundaries That Stick with Eimear Zone-RERUN

Uncover the Human

In this episode of Uncover the Human, hosts Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore welcome back returning guest Eimear Zone to explore one of the most universally challenging yet empowering topics in personal and professional life: setting boundaries. Building on her course The Elegant No, Eimear dives into how boundaries are not acts of rejection but reflections of values, connection, and self-respect. The conversation uncovers how resentment, conflict avoidance, and people-pleasing often stem from unspoken needs, and how authenticity and clarity are essential to forming meaningful relationships at home and at work.

Together, the hosts and guest examine why boundaries are often difficult to express, especially when power dynamics are at play, and how practicing “elegant no’s” allows us to show up with integrity and preserve trust. With insights rooted in empathy, values-alignment, and self-awareness, the episode invites listeners to rethink boundaries not as walls, but as bridges to deeper, healthier connections. Eimear also shares practical tips for articulating boundaries clearly and compassionately, making this a must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim their energy, voice, and authenticity.

Chapters

1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. What Prompted The Elegant No Course (00:03:27)

3. The Power of Setting Boundaries (00:08:13)

4. When People Pleasing Backfires (00:14:56)

5. Avoiding Self-Abandonment (00:21:13)

6. The Art of Delivering an Elegant No (00:27:48)

7. Framework for Constructing Boundaries (00:34:25)

8. Final Thoughts and Where to Find the Course (00:41:15)