How to deal with overbearing parents (Part 2 with Roberta Dombrowski)

In part 2 of their interview with Roberta Dombrowski, Chris and Lucie pick her brain on how to deal with the guilt trips and the reality that sometimes these conversations happen over and over again – often pushing your boundaries.  Roberta was so nice to role play with us and Chris and Lucie had SO MUCH FUN channeling their own moms to really see how to better handle these conversations.  Listen as they talk about:  -          How to deliver difficult news to your parents -          Techniques for boundary setting and maintaining peace -          Handling family pushback and guilt tripping -          Grounding and embodiment practices for presence -          Expect and accept emotional reactions as part of the process. -          Revisiting conversations over time helps in acceptance.     About Roberta Roberta Dombrowski is a dynamic coach, consultant and mindfulness teacher dedicated to helping leaders thrive from the inside out. She has over a decade of experience spanning tech, non-profits, and academia. Her work has been featured by the Association of Talent Development, Learning Guild, and Product School. She holds PCC accreditation through the International Coaching Federation, CPCC through Co-Active Training Institute. Her unique approach blends the wisdom of the head, heart, and body - guiding clients to rediscover joy, resilience, and connection in their work and lives.  By fostering deeper self-awareness and authentic leadership, Roberta helps individuals reshape how they relate to their careers, themselves, and their teams. Her personal experience as a transracial adoptee and over functioning tech executive heavily influences her approach to business.  Resources Roberta’s In Her Words Podcast - https://www.learnmindfully.co/in-her-words Roberta’s Website - https://learnmindfully.co Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (Book) - https://a.co/d/06JpDwi4 (we’re not affiliates and have no connection to this book or author) Connect with us: Email – [email protected] – https://www.myleadershippotential.com | www.linkedin.com/in/chriswonglmhc | download the Difficult Conversation Playbook for LeadersLucie – www.mindfittery.com | www.linkedin.com/in/lucietesarova and take the Saboteur Assessment