Honoring the Space Between Us (Boundaries)

In this podcast I discuss the paradox: that to have healthy relationships, there needs to be space and a recognition that we are separate beings with different desires, feelings, perspectives, and different life paths. This space can also be called a boundary. I also talk about: How we can know if the boundaries in a relationship are healthy or not. How we can manage the fear that can arise when we start establishing boundaries. How we can set a boundary that is respectful to ourselves and to the other person.Topics included in this episode:01:42  Understanding boundaries from an emotional and psychological standpoint.05:49  How to know if our boundaries are healthy.09:22  Benefits of healthy boundaries.11:04  Reasons some struggle with boundaries.14:08  Overcoming discomfort or fear when setting a boundary.17:38  Setting a boundary.25:28  Other types of boundary setting.33:42  Boundaries with spouses, partners, and close friends.35:31  Situations where boundaries need to be balanced with our responsibilities. __________________________Subscribe to my newsletter (or learn more about root causes to brain symptoms)— https://www.courtneysnydermd.comPlease consider rating or reviewing, liking or commenting, if you'd like to help me get this information out into the world. You can engage at:Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/courtneysnydermd/Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/holistic_psychiatry/?hl=enIYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JF5homBrN3D38OEZlzxig__________________________Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney604/message This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe