Compassionate Boundaries: How Mindfulness Helps You Say “No” with Kindness and Clarity

In this episode of Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo, Sean explores how mindfulness can transform the way we set and communicate boundaries.

Saying “no” doesn’t have to come from guilt or fear—it can arise from awareness, care, and self-respect.

Sean guides listeners through a 10-minute meditation to sense the body’s inner “yes” and “no,” offering practical scripts for real-life situations and trauma-sensitive tips for mindfulness teachers, therapists, and coaches.

Listeners will learn how to recognize their limits, express needs with compassion, and maintain relationships rooted in authenticity and presence.

Tune in to experience how mindful boundaries can bring more balance, integrity, and peace into your daily life.

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Timestamps:00:00 – The moment between yes and no00:25 – Welcome and introduction to today’s theme01:10 – Why mindful boundaries matter02:25 – What compassionate boundaries really are07:00 – Guided meditation: Feeling your body’s “yes” and “no”17:00 – Practical boundary scripts for real-world situations21:45 – Mindfulness teaching tips for therapists, coaches, and helpers25:30 – Weekly practice for integrating compassionate boundaries27:15 – Closing reflections and invitation to deepen your mindfulness journey

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About the Podcast Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: • Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings • Conversations with respected teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers • Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers • Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change Rather than chasing peak experiences or spiritual bypassing, this podcast emphasizes embodied practice, ethical teaching, and mindfulness that meets people where they are—messy, human, and alive. If you’re interested in: • Mindfulness meditation for everyday life • Trauma-sensitive and co...