In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore what it really means to set boundaries when your energy is limited and the stakes are high.

They talk about why not everyone gets a vote in your decisions, how over-explaining often comes from discomfort rather than clarity, and why leadership requires the ability to tolerate being misunderstood. From work and business to family dynamics and parenting, this conversation examines how burnout builds when we confuse responsibility with obligation.

This episode is for anyone navigating leadership, caregiving, or decision-making roles who feels drained by people-pleasing, emotional labor, or the pressure to keep everyone comfortable. It’s a grounded reminder that boundaries are not about control. They’re about sustainability, regulation, and self-respect.

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In this guest episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Samantha Osterlof for a grounded conversation about work boundaries, identity, and what happens when professional roles begin to take more than they give.

Samantha brings over a decade of experience across behavioral healthcare, including direct care, family programming, aftercare coordination, business development, and education. As a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and founder of ETHOS Treatment, she offers a full-spectrum perspective on how service-driven environments can normalize over-functioning and emotional labor.

Together, they explore the signs that work boundaries are slipping, why stepping back can feel uncomfortable or even disloyal, and how women in leadership can begin to separate their sense of worth from their work. This episode is for anyone questioning how much they are carrying and whether it is sustainable.

Learn more about Samantha’s work at https://www.ethostreatment.com

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No Permission Necessary is produced by Taylor LaPointe

In this rapid-fire episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin unpack what recovery really looks like over time, not just in moments of crisis.

They reflect on early sobriety, long-term healing, relapse warning signs, decision-making, and the ways addiction and recovery show up differently across seasons of life. This conversation offers insight for those in recovery, families trying to understand it, and professionals working beyond crisis care.

This episode is a reminder that recovery is not a single turning point, but an ongoing process shaped by honesty, community, and growth.

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Learn more about No Permission Necessary Website | Instagram

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No Permission Necessary is produced by Taylor LaPointe