Ep 435: Boundaries and Managing Hard Relationships

In this episode, I am diving into the painful, yet sometimes absolutely necessary, act of boundaries and managing hard relationships. I share excerpts from two books that have helped me along my healing journey, and the role responsibility plays in the parent-child dynamic, even into adulthood. I also share an exciting double celebration coming up in September to celebrate my birthday and 10 years of the School of Sacred Embodiment, plus details about the CHERISH retreat happening in the Fall of 2024 in Spain. If you are navigating boundaries, hard relationships, emotional abuse, or no-contact situations, I hope this episode will provide some useful insight or perspective and deepen your compassion for yourself and others along the way. In episode 435 of the Embodied Podcast we discuss: (2:18) The hope that this episode will provide clarity and perspective (4:44) Emotional and psychological abuse and its effects (8:45) I share some worlds from Harriet Lerner's TEDx talk (15:38) The paradox of two things existing at the same time (20:39) My choice to cut off family after 11 years (24:41) Communication around boundaries and differing perspectives (35:48) I share an excerpt from Boundary Boss by Terri Cole about Boundary Destroyers (40:22) Jonah Hill's ex-girlfriend and an example of a boundary request (52:53) How boundaries don't automatically create better relationships Resources mentioned in the episode: What Is Emotional Abuse? Article Harriet Lerner TEDx Talk Boundary Boss by Terri Cole untameyourself.com/links Work with me: Add your name to the CHERISH Retreat Interest List Special offer: FREE Download: Morning + Evening Rituals FREE Wise and Wild Self Meditation Stay in touch: NEW! Join our Free Wild Soul Community on Mighty Networks Subscribe to my Substack Catch the full show notes for episode 435 here Email us with questions or feedback Don't miss an episode of The Embodied Podcast