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.com Please 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=enI YouTube - 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 would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com