Kindness is Setting Boundaries: Navigating Caregiving and Mental Health with Clarity | Meg Duke

In the latest episode of the Kindness Is Podcast host Kaitlin is joined by Meg Duke, a licensed clinical social worker. They dive into the complexities of mental health, caregiving, and the importance of setting boundaries. From discussing ADHD and its impact on behavior to navigating the challenges of parenthood, Meg offers valuable perspectives on advocating for oneself and others. She emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, intentional communication, and the difference between being nice and being kind. Join us as we explore the transformative power of clarity in fostering compassion and resilience in our relationships and daily lives. The Perinatal Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531 More on Meg: https://megdukelcsw.com/ Quotes "But also Is it not okay to advocate for people? That was actually a conversation my parents had with me." "Maternity leave is not a party. It is navigation." "It's easier to give other people Grace sometimes but it's also difficult to give your partner Grace." "The more that we can set people up for success with expressing our needs and desires and communication, the kinder we are." "Nice is what gives you resentment, and kind is what helps uphold the strong boundaries so that you have more space." "I think just the self-awareness piece of what are the things that you are doing that are adaptive? What are the things that you are doing that are reactions versus responses?" Connect with us on social media:Kind Cotton InstagramKind Cotton TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oar82190/support