Borderline Winning

Sharina J
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Mental Health

Borderline Winning is a podcast about real life — the kind that doesn’t fit neatly into boxes. It explores the messy middle between struggle and success, where growth happens quietly, and resilience shows up even when things aren’t perfect. Each episode blends honest storytelling, humor, and reflection about relationships, healing, ambition, and everyday survival. It’s for people who’ve been through things, who are still figuring things out, and who know that progress doesn’t always look pretty — but it still counts.

  1. Healthy Boundaries Are Self-Respect

    May 30

    Healthy Boundaries Are Self-Respect

    The episode discusses the importance of setting healthy boundaries for mental well-being and emotional safety. It explores the definition of boundaries, reasons for struggling with them, signs of needing better boundaries, and tips for building and maintaining healthy boundaries. The episode also covers different types of boundaries in friendships, family, relationships, work, and social media, as well as the positive outcomes of setting boundaries. Takeaways Healthy boundaries are essential for mental well-being and emotional safety.Setting boundaries leads to better relationships, less resentment, and more authentic connections. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Boundaries05:12 Signs of Needing Better Boundaries11:04 Types of Boundaries: Relationships and Work19:01 Outcomes of Setting Boundaries

    20 min
  2. The Things Worth Waiting For: Motherhood, healing, timelines, and learning to enjoy your life again.

    May 8

    The Things Worth Waiting For: Motherhood, healing, timelines, and learning to enjoy your life again.

    Some of the most beautiful things in life take longer than we expected. In this special Mother's Day episode of Borderline Winning, Sharina opens up about waiting 5 years and going through IVF to become a mother — and how that journey changed the way she sees healing, happiness, timelines, and life itself. This episode is for: the women who feel behindthe people rebuilding after survival modethe dreamers still waitingthe exhausted momsand anyone learning how to enjoy life again after difficult seasonsWe talk about: ✨ IVF & motherhood ✨ feeling “late” in life ✨ happiness after trauma ✨ tiny moments that save us ✨ healing without perfection ✨ learning to stop waiting for permission to feel joy Because maybe your life isn’t behind. Maybe it’s unfolding differently than you imagined. And maybe… the things worth waiting for end up meaning the most. 🎙 Hosted by Sharina J 💛 Borderline Winning — Life’s messy. Progress is progress.

    11 min
  3. Things That Instantly Improve Your Day (That Cost Nothing)

    Apr 24

    Things That Instantly Improve Your Day (That Cost Nothing)

    Stop scrolling—this might be exactly what your day needs. Not everything that changes your life has to cost money, take hours, or require a full reset. Sometimes it’s the smallest things… The quiet things… The things nobody talks about. In this episode of Borderline Winning, we’re breaking down simple, FREE habits that can instantly shift your mood, your energy, and your mindset—starting today. We’re talking about things like: • Resetting your mind in minutes • Feeling lighter without changing your situation • Finding peace in the middle of real life (not the perfect version) Because real life isn’t aesthetic. It’s messy. It’s heavy sometimes. But you still deserve moments that feel good. And the best part? You don’t need money, a new life, or a perfect routine to get there. Just a few small shifts. 🎧 Tap in if you’re ready to feel even 10% better today.

    10 min
  4. I’m Healed… So Why Did That Still Hurt?

    Apr 17

    I’m Healed… So Why Did That Still Hurt?

    You can be healed… and still have moments that hurt. In this episode of Borderline Winning, I’m talking about what healing actually looks like in real life — not the highlight version, not the “I’m unbothered” version… the real version. Because this week, I had a moment that tested everything I’ve worked on. A doctor’s appointment that should’ve been simple turned into something that left me feeling small, uncomfortable, and honestly… triggered. But here’s what was different: I didn’t spiral. And that’s what this episode is really about. The shift from reacting… to responding. From carrying everything… to choosing what’s mine. From self-blame… to self-trust. We’re getting into: Why healing doesn’t mean you stop feelingThe difference between being triggered and becoming triggeredHow to stop internalizing other people’s behaviorWhat self-forgiveness looks like in real timeAnd how to protect your peace without shutting downBecause not everything that touches you… gets to stay with you. ✨ Tiny But Mighty Win: Not carrying something that wasn’t yours. This isn’t the flashy version of winning — this is real-life winning.

    13 min
  5. I Thought God Was Punishing Me… Until I Learned to Forgive Myself

    Apr 10

    I Thought God Was Punishing Me… Until I Learned to Forgive Myself

    If you feel stuck, it might not be your situation… it might be the guilt you’re still holding onto. Forgiving yourself isn’t talked about enough… but it might be the most important part of healing. In this episode of Borderline Winning, I’m opening up about something deeply personal — a belief I carried for years that changed how I saw myself, my life, and even God. If you’ve read my book Life of a Push Goddess, then you know part of my story. For a long time, I believed I was being punished by God after I was shot — and I tied that belief back to something as small as stealing candy the day before. That belief stayed with me far longer than it should have. This episode is about what it took to finally let that go — not just forgiving myself, but understanding that my life wasn’t a punishment… it was purpose. We’re talking about: The hidden ways we punish ourselves long after the moment has passedWhy guilt can keep you stuck without you realizing itThe difference between accountability and self-destructionAnd how to finally start moving forward — without carrying everything with youBecause at some point… you’ve already paid for it in your mind. ✨ Tiny But Mighty Win: Choosing not to beat yourself up for something you can’t change anymore. This isn’t the flashy version of winning — this is real-life winning.

    10 min
  6. You Don’t Have to Force Your Life

    Apr 4

    You Don’t Have to Force Your Life

    What if nothing’s wrong… you’re just used to things being hard? In this episode of Borderline Winning, we unpack the mindset that tells us struggle equals success—and why that belief might be keeping you stuck, exhausted, and constantly overthinking your life. Because let’s be real… if something feels calm, do you trust it? Or do you start looking for the problem? We talk about: Why peace can feel uncomfortable (and even suspicious)How we confuse chaos with purpose and anxiety with excitementThe difference between something being challenging… and something being misalignedAnd how to stop forcing things that were never meant to fit your lifeThis is your reminder that you don’t have to earn a good life through constant struggle. Sometimes the real win is choosing what flows. Choosing what feels right. And allowing life to be… a little easier. Plus, we wrap up with the Tiny But Mighty Win Report—because progress doesn’t have to be loud to matter.

    9 min
  7. When You've Got Nothing Left

    Mar 20

    When You've Got Nothing Left

    The episode delves into navigating exhaustion, pressure, and the internal struggle to keep going. It explores strategies for self-care, recovery, and the importance of recognizing small wins. The conversation emphasizes resilience and the significance of not giving up, even in the face of challenges. Takeaways Navigating exhaustion and pressure is a common experience, and it's important to acknowledge and address it.Embracing small wins and resilience is a crucial aspect of real-life winning. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Exhaustion and Pressure06:06 Recovering from a Crash Out

    10 min
  8. Tiny Things That Make Life Better

    Mar 13

    Tiny Things That Make Life Better

    The episode explores the significance of finding happiness in small, ordinary moments and the impact of comparison and social media on our perception of happiness. It emphasizes the value of embracing tiny wins and highlights the importance of appreciating the collection of small moments that make life feel good. Takeaways Happiness in small momentsAppreciating the ordinary Chapters 00:00 The Power of Small Moments05:20 The Influence of Comparison and Social Media10:21 The Collection of Small Moments

    11 min
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Borderline Winning is a podcast about real life — the kind that doesn’t fit neatly into boxes. It explores the messy middle between struggle and success, where growth happens quietly, and resilience shows up even when things aren’t perfect. Each episode blends honest storytelling, humor, and reflection about relationships, healing, ambition, and everyday survival. It’s for people who’ve been through things, who are still figuring things out, and who know that progress doesn’t always look pretty — but it still counts.

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  • Creator
    Sharina J
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sharina J
  • Show Website
    Borderline Winning