What if setting boundaries isn't about pushing people away — but about finally choosing yourself?
In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Harvard-trained clinical psychologist Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins Surviving Roots host Cari Fund to unpack the hidden patterns that shape our relationships — from friendship breakups and people-pleasing to the repetition of childhood wounds in our adult lives.
Together they explore:
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Why boundaries are acts of preservation, not rejection.
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How self-abandonment begins in childhood — and how to stop repeating it.
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The psychology behind friendship breakups and envy.
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What "getting comfortable in the uncomfortable" really looks like.
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How to know if someone is a battery or a generator in your life.
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Why guilt can actually be a sign of healing.
Whether you're untangling toxic dynamics or learning to stand in your worth, this episode will help you reconnect with the version of yourself you've been betraying just to keep the peace.
✨ Connect with Dr. Sabrina Romanoff: @drsabrinaromanoff
🎧 Listen to more episodes of Surviving Roots — streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.
📘 Download The Bold Self-Healing Guide — your free resource for turning pain into potential, linked in Cari's bio at @cari.fund
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