How to Set Boundaries with your Toxic Family | Brown Girl Edition

Through the Looking Glass

Do you have a toxic family member? This week’s episode on Through the Looking Glass, Lavanya delves into setting healthy boundaries and dealing with toxic behavior among brown family members. Lavanya describes recognizing and addressing unhealthy dynamics within familial relationships to improve your emotional and physical well-being. Generational trauma often perpetuates patterns of behavior such as people-pleasing, lack of boundaries, anxiety, burnout, and toxic relationships. These behaviors, while normalized within brown communities, can hinder personal growth and fulfillment. From assuming adult responsibilities from a young age to being labeled as the black sheep or rule-breaker, many of us have experienced the detrimental effects of toxic family dynamics. To navigate these challenges, Lavanya outlines four essential steps. Tune into this week’s podcast with a growth mindset to learn how to implement these tools and strategies. The episode wraps up with discussing how to build habits to shift your mindset to set healthy boundaries. Take the first step towards reclaiming your power and begin your journey towards healthier relationships and personal fulfillment. Get to know me better on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lavanyauthaman/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttlg_podcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Recognizing generation trauma 04:05 Step 1: Conflict Resolution 08:05 Step 2: Dissociation 11:05 Step 3: Emotional Detachment 13:07 Step 4: Financial Independence 15:22 Building Habits for Emotional Regulation 16:54 Summary