Social Boundaries: How to Stay Connected to Yourself Around Other People | Episode 355

Send us Fan MailIn this week’s episode 355 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m talking about social boundaries and what it means to stay connected to yourself while being connected to other people.For much of my life, social situations were exhausting because I constantly overrode my own needs, limits, and preferences in order to make other people comfortable. I thought I was being accommodating and easygoing, but what I was really doing was abandoning myself—and it eventually led to resentment, frustration, and relationships that didn’t feel good to me.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Why clarity is often kinder than vagueness when it comes to social boundariesHow overexplaining can be an attempt to create safety through other people’s approval and understandingThe importance of creating environments that support your recovery, well-being, and self-careHow social boundaries can reduce resentment before it startsThe difference between being needed and being loved in friendships and relationshipsI also share personal examples from recovery, including lessons about food boundaries, friendship dynamics, over-functioning, and learning to stop carrying relationships on my back.This episode is a reminder that social boundaries are not about becoming rigid, antisocial, or controlling. They’re about creating relationships and social experiences where you don’t have to leave yourself behind in order to participate.Because when you stop abandoning yourself socially, you stop building relationships out of exhaustion, resentment, over-functioning, and performance—and start building relationships where you can actually feel safe being yourself.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at Fragmented to Whole PodcastFeeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here: Boundaries Drain QuizCONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” SessionMost women  know where they need a boundary. The hard part is holding onto what they know when guilt, fear, or disappointment shows up.On 9/12 I’m leading a live  Bootcamp,  you’ll learn to hear yourself clearly, understand why boundaries collapse under pressure, practice boundary language you can use even when guilt is present, and create a Personal Boundary Blueprint for one real situation in your life.Register at HigherPowerCC.com/bootcamp.