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Necessary Endings and Boundaries with Dr. Henry Cloud

Dec 29, 2025
1h 5m

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Episode Description

Welcome back to another episode of Stay True Podcast! This week, Madi sits down with Dr. Henry Cloud, psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and trusted voice on emotional and spiritual health, for a powerful conversation on boundaries, growth, and the courage it takes to let go. Together, they unpack why some endings are not failures but necessary steps toward the life God is inviting you into. From relationships and seasons to habits and expectations, Dr. Cloud shares practical wisdom on discerning when it's time to hold on and when it's time to move forward in faith.

Always remember to stay you and stay true.

Questions/topics discussed and answered:
• What "necessary endings" really are and why they matter
• How boundaries protect growth, freedom, and purpose
• Knowing when a season, relationship, or habit needs to end
• The role of wisdom, faith, and emotional health in decision-making
• How to move forward without guilt, fear, or shame
• Practical tools for creating healthy, God-honoring boundaries
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Helpful Resources:

For More From Dr. Cloud: https://www.boundaries.me

Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://a.co/d/00tGTon

How to Get a Date Worth Keeping by Dr. Henry Cloud: https://a.co/d/e9UpR0J

Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5

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