Healthy vs rigid boundaries
Episode 244 of the Functional Spirituality podcast, hosted by Ava Irani, titled "Healthy vs rigid boundaries" was published on January 14, 2024 and runs 27 minutes.
January 14, 2024 ·27m · Functional Spirituality
Summary
This week we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes from the Functional Spirituality archive. 'Boundaries' is a common topic in personal development and spirituality, but do we really know what healthy boundaries are? It is a skill that needs to be cultivated and ultimately becomes an art form in how we relate to our health, our happiness and each other. Healthy boundaries help regulate our nervous system in a sustainable way. What are the main ingredients of having Healthy Boundaries? How can we develop this skill so our requests are not either too rigid or too loose? Listen to this podcast to answer these questions. If you want to receive the longer training on boundaries please click here. Relevant episodes: Two ways healing tools work Chapter markers: 00:00 The importance of internal awareness and reflection in spirituality 2:45 Boundaries vs Spiritual Values 5:00 Relational dynamics and how they contribute to our health 7:00 What are healthy boundaries? 8:50 How do we build this skill? 12:55 Self awareness 14:15 Communication 19:00 Flexibility 20:30 Rigid boundaries vs Healthy Boundaries 24:58 We invite you to take some space to reflect on this topic. 26:00 Join our facebook group and subscribe to the Functional Spirituality podcast. Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
Episode Description
This week we are repurposing one of our favourite episodes from the Functional Spirituality archive.
'Boundaries' is a common topic in personal development and spirituality, but do we really know what healthy boundaries are? It is a skill that needs to be cultivated and ultimately becomes an art form in how we relate to our health, our happiness and each other.
Healthy boundaries help regulate our nervous system in a sustainable way.
What are the main ingredients of having Healthy Boundaries?
How can we develop this skill so our requests are not either too rigid or too loose?
Listen to this podcast to answer these questions.
If you want to receive the longer training on boundaries please click here.
Relevant episodes:
Chapter markers:
00:00 The importance of internal awareness and reflection in spirituality
2:45 Boundaries vs Spiritual Values
5:00 Relational dynamics and how they contribute to our health
7:00 What are healthy boundaries?
8:50 How do we build this skill?
12:55 Self awareness
14:15 Communication
19:00 Flexibility
20:30 Rigid boundaries vs Healthy Boundaries
24:58 We invite you to take some space to reflect on this topic.
26:00 Join our facebook group and subscribe to the Functional Spirituality podcast.
Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness:
www.functionalspirituality.com
Free resources:
A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month.
Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community.
Free workshop: Healing complex trauma:
A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma.
Connect on Socials
Where you can hear from us in daily life
Personal account: @avairani_
Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality
Studio: @spandaschool
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