Today in the guest chair, we have Esther Boykin, LMFT, therapist, author, retreat host, and a leader committed to helping people build lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. Esther specializes in bridging clinical insight with real-world leadership and soulful self-compassion, helping people navigate growth, burnout, and the evolving nature of relationships with more clarity and grace.
In this episode, Esther guides us through a deeply honest and necessary conversation: how to create boundaries with friends you've outgrown.
Esther breaks down:
Whether it's typical or "normal" to outgrow friends
The life stages where most people begin reassessing their friendships
What internally shifts when friendships start to feel misaligned
Clear signs you may have outgrown a friendship
How to set healthy, respectful boundaries with friends you still care about
What to do when the friend doesn't realize things have changed
How to communicate honestly without causing unnecessary harm
How to handle the emotional fallout when the other person doesn't take it well
If you're entering a new chapter, navigating shifting relationships, or simply wanting healthier connections that reflect who you're becoming, this episode is your guide to moving forward with intention and grace.
