Overcoming Avoidance and Setting Boundaries with Dana Skaggs

Suzanne Culberg and fellow boundaries coach Dana Skaggs discuss the theme of avoidance, particularly in individuals who identify as people pleasers or over givers. They explore the high cost of avoidance and how it often leads to an increase in unresolved issues that manifest as physical and emotional problems. Dana shares insightful analogies like the haunted house and the elephant in the room to demonstrate how avoiding confrontation can create larger dilemmas over time. The conversation touches on understanding personal traumas, dealing with intrusive thoughts, and the importance of setting clear boundaries. Emphasis is placed on internal locus of control and methodically addressing personal issues through self-examination or with professional help. Tune in for strategies and tips to overcome avoidance and effectively manage boundaries in various areas of life. In this episode Suzanne and Dana discuss:  The High Cost of Avoidance Childhood Trauma and Team Selection Internal Family Systems and the Boardroom Analogy  Triggers and Emotional Responses Difficult Conversations Boundaries and Emotional Baggage Find out more about Dana here: https://danaskaggs.com Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg?sub_confirmation=1 The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Get in touch with Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact (in typical Suze style this is NOT your usual contact page!) Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach