Boundary Bootcamp:
Make Your Boundaries Hold Under Pressure
A live, six hour intensive for professional women who are ready to stop overriding themselves when guilt, fear, or someone else’s reaction enters the room.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Live on Zoom | Limited to 20 participants
Includes breaks and a lunch period | Interactive teaching and practical exercises
Investment $597
Includes live teaching, practical exercises, personal reflection, boundary practice, coaching opportunities, and seven days of replay access.
You Probably Already Know More About Boundaries Than Your Life Reflects
You know when you want to say no.
You know when something doesn’t feel right for you.
You know when you’re overcommitted, overgiving, or taking responsibility for something that isn’t yours.
But knowing isn’t always enough.
Someone becomes disappointed. They question your decision. They withdraw, argue, become upset, or make you feel selfish. And suddenly, you’re explaining, apologizing, softening your boundary, or agreeing to something you never wanted in the first place.
The problem isn’t that you don’t understand boundaries.
The problem is that holding a boundary can feel unsafe when someone else reacts.
Boundary Bootcamp will help you understand what happens inside you at that moment and develop the skills to stay connected to yourself long enough to choose a boundary.
The Hardest Part Often Isn’t Setting the Boundary
It’s what happens before, during, and afterward.
It’s the guilt that makes you question yourself.
The tension that feels like danger.
The urge to explain until the other person approves.
The fear that someone’s disappointment means you did something wrong.
The impulse to fix everything so you can feel safe again.
This is why scripts alone aren’t enough.
You need the internal capacity to tolerate discomfort without abandoning what you know, what you need, or what is true for you.
That capacity is internal safety.
When you build internal safety, other people’s emotions stop feeling like emergencies you have to fix. You can remain caring and connected without making their reaction the deciding factor in your life.
That is what we’ll work on during Boundary Bootcamp.
What You’ll Learn
During Boundary Bootcamp, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize the moment you begin overriding yourself
• Identify what you actually need, want, value, and prefer
• Understand why guilt, tension, and disappointment can feel like danger
• Distinguish the discomfort of dysfunction from the discomfort of growth
• Protect your time, energy, emotional wellbeing, and other sacred resources
• Communicate your limits without excessive explaining or apologizing
• Respond when someone questions, resists, or pushes against your boundary
• Stay anchored in your own reality when someone else is upset
• Create a practical plan for applying what you’ve learned after the Bootcamp
This Isn’t Another Workshop About How to Say No
Boundary Bootcamp is an immersive experience combining teaching, reflection, discussion, practical exercises, and opportunities for live coaching.
We won’t focus only on what to say. We’ll explore what makes it difficult to say it, what happens inside you when someone reacts, and how to support yourself through the discomfort that follows.
You’ll have time to apply what you’re learning to your own life and identify the boundary patterns that are costing you the most.
You’ll leave with greater clarity about:
• Where and why you override yourself
• Which boundaries matter most right now
• What makes those boundaries difficult to hold
• How to support yourself when guilt or fear arises
• What you will do differently after the Bootcamp
You’ll never be forced to share anything personal. You can participate in the ways that feel appropriate for you.
Everything You’ll Receive
Your registration includes:
• Six hours of live teaching, reflection, practice, and coaching opportunities
• Anchor Your Boundaries in Your Values worksheet
• Practical boundary language and scripts
• Your User Manual: How to Work, Connect and Thrive with You
• Your personal boundary planning materials
• The Feelings Decoded Toolkit
• Seven days of access to the workshop replay
Why I Created This Bootcamp
For years, I thought boundaries were mostly about knowing what to say and how to say it.
What I eventually discovered, through my own recovery and my work with clients, is that boundaries often don’t fail because we don’t know what to do. They fail because we don’t feel safe enough to do it.
Today, I help women create internal safety so they can stop abandoning themselves, trust their own experiences, and build boundaries that actually hold.
I’m a boundaries coach, speaker, writer, and host of the podcast Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery. My approach combines honest reflection, practical tools, compassion, humor, and real life experience.
I won’t shame you for the patterns you developed to feel safe. I’ll help you understand them, recognize what they’re costing you, and begin practicing something different.
Boundary Bootcamp May Be Right for You If
• You say yes when you really want to say no
• You know your boundary until someone else becomes upset
• You manage other people’s feelings at your own expense
• You explain yourself repeatedly because you want the other person to approve
• You feel guilty when you prioritize your own wellbeing
• You’re tired of shrinking, overgiving, and second guessing yourself
• You want to trust yourself without becoming rigid or disconnected from others
• You’re ready to look honestly at the patterns that keep you stuck
This isn’t designed for someone looking only for a few quick scripts. It’s for women who want to understand why their boundaries collapse and begin changing what happens in real time.
What We'll Explore Together
The day is designed to move you from understanding your patterns to creating a practical plan for boundaries that hold in real life.
- Welcome and intention setting
- Session One: The Freedom That Comes From Knowing Yourself and Setting Boundaries
- Break
- Session Two: The Four Boundary Foundations That Create Freedom
- Lunch
- Session Three: Real Life Boundaries That Protect Your Time, Energy and Emotional Wellbeing
- Break
- Session Four: Creating Your Personal Freedom Blueprint
- Closing
No preparation is required. Just bring a notebook and a willingness to be honest with yourself.
“Working with Barb changed the way I relate to myself and everyone around me. I finally know how to set boundaries without guilt.”
Reserve Your Spot
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern
Live on Zoom
Limited to 20 participants to keep the experience focused and interactive
$597
Your registration includes the complete live experience, workshop materials, the Feelings Decoded Toolkit, and seven days of replay access.
Want Personalized Support Applying What You Learn?
Add a private 20 minute VIP Boundary Planning Session for and additional $97.
During your session, we’ll focus on one important boundary, identify what makes it difficult to hold, and create a practical plan for your next step.
$694
FAQ's
What if I can’t attend the entire workshop live?
You’ll receive access to the recording for seven days. Live attendance is encouraged because the exercises, discussion, and coaching opportunities are important parts of the experience.
Will I have to share personal information?
No. You’ll be invited to reflect and participate, but you’ll never be forced to discuss anything personal.
Will there be breaks?
Yes. The day includes two shorter breaks and a 30-minute lunch period.
Is this group therapy?
No. Boundary Bootcamp is an educational and coaching experience. It isn’t therapy or a substitute for mental health treatment.
What do I need?
Bring a notebook, your workshop materials which will be emailed to you that day, and a willingness to be honest with yourself. You’ll receive information about accessing the Zoom session before the event.
What is the cancellation policy?
Registration for Boundary Bootcamp is nonrefundable. If you’re unable to attend, please notify Barb at least 48 hours before the Bootcamp. You may choose one of the following options:
• Apply your registration fee as a credit toward another Higher Power Coaching & Consulting workshop, course, or coaching service within 12 months
• Transfer your registration to another person at no additional cost
To transfer your registration, email Barb with the new participant’s name and email address before the Bootcamp begins.
Cancellations received less than 48 hours before the Bootcamp and participants who don’t attend will receive the workshop replay but won’t receive a credit. Registration transfers must be completed before the Bootcamp begins.
If Barb cancels the Bootcamp, participants will receive a full refund or may choose to apply their payment toward another service.