116. Mastering Boundaries for Better Relationships
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In today’s fast-paced world, setting boundaries is more crucial than ever. Boundaries protect our well-being and enhance the quality of our relationships. In this episode, Whitney explores this essential aspect of personal development with her guest, Jennifer Main, author of The Space Between: Creating Conscious Boundaries for Deep Connection & Authentic Alignment.
During the conversation, Jennifer shares her personal experiences of being overly passive and engaging in people-pleasing behaviors, emphasizing the importance of showing up authentically. She also talks about the negative impact of barriers versus healthy boundaries, the process of self-awareness when setting boundaries, and how sensitivity can be a superpower. Additionally, she offers practical tips on how to navigate negative conversations and foster flow state.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:
- How setting boundaries can help us bridge to a deeper sense of both inner peace and a deeper sense of relationship with others
- The subtle burden of people-pleasing
- Conscious boundary setting
- Handling moments when loved ones test our boundaries
- Empathy as a superpower
- What to do when faced with conversations that are dominated by negativity or gossip
- Cultivating flow state
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