Finding Peace: How to Set Boundaries in Real Life - Part One

This will be Part One of Chris and Jen In The Morning Reviewing 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace' by Nedra Glover-Tawwab. Part Two will be posted next week.In this "book club style" episode, Chris, Jen, and Ace discuss Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover-Tawwab. The hosts share their personal journeys with the text—from Jen’s therapist-assigned "homework" to Ace’s accountability in listening to the audio version. They explore how boundaries are not just "walls" but essential tools for mental, emotional, and even financial self-care.Three Pivotal Points:Boundaries vs. Work-Life Balance: The hosts argue that what people often mistake for a lack of balance is actually a lack of boundaries. Without clear boundaries, people attempt to go "all in" on everything, leading to an overspent "energy budget".The Struggle of the People-Pleaser: Jen highlights how difficult it is to set boundaries when you derive satisfaction (serotonin and dopamine) from pleasing others, noting that setting a boundary can often feel incorrectly like an act of selfishness.Rigid vs. Healthy Boundaries: The discussion reveals that boundaries aren't always about being more rigid. While rigid boundaries can be a survival mechanism during trauma, they can become a hindrance in everyday life if they are too inflexible to allow for healthy relationships.Website - www.chrisandjenitm.comEmail - [email protected]   Voicemail and Text available at 940-278-8129Merch - https://chris-and-jen-itm.printify.me/Store - https://www.fabulousfavoritefinds.com/Chapters00:00 Celebrating International Women's Day07:32 Exploring the Book: Set Boundaries, Find Peace16:14 Understanding Boundaries: Personal Reflections26:53 The Challenge of Setting Boundaries32:24 Family Dynamics and Boundary Setting39:16 Parenting and Teaching Boundaries55:42 The Importance of Setting Boundaries58:58 OutroSupport the show