#288: Why Moms Struggle to Say No and How to Stop People Pleasing with Melissa Urban
"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent - Ein Podcast von Stephanie Greunke, RD and Dr. Elana Roumell, ND - Dienstags

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Do you ever feel guilty for having needs, saying no, or even asking for alone time? You are not alone and this episode will help change that. Steph is joined by Melissa Urban, cofounder of Whole30 and author of The Book of Boundaries. Melissa shares her own transformation from people pleaser to boundary queen and offers practical ways moms can protect their energy and parent from a place of calm and clarity. They talk through the most common challenges moms face, like how to say no without guilt, what to do when family members cross your food rules, and how to advocate for yourself without overexplaining. Melissa shares her favorite scripts, explains how boundaries actually build better relationships, and helps reframe the fear that setting boundaries means you are being mean. Whether you are new to boundaries or want to deepen your practice, this episode will leave you feeling more confident in your communication and more grounded in your parenting. Topics Covered in This Episode Why guilt shows up when moms set boundaries How to create boundaries with in-laws around food and parenting What to say when someone pushes your limits Boundaries in marriage and co-parenting Why overexplaining your needs can backfire Show Notes: Check out Melissas website Follow Melissa on Instagram Watch Melissa’s TikToks Follow Melissa on Twitter Check out Melissa on Facebook Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today’s episode on our website Melissa Urban is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, including the instant best-seller, The Book of Boundaries, debuting at #3. She has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People, Forbes, Good Morning America, and CNBC; is the host of the Do the Thing podcast; and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT. This Episode’s Sponsors Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley’s products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks. Receive 15% off your purchase by using code DOCTORMOM at checkout or head to paleovalley.com/doctormom Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women’s health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM100 for $100 off your first 3 months of Needed’s Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean. Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you. Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can’t wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.