Conversations from the Heart
A weekly, soul-nourishing podcast offering psychologically grounded, heart-centered reflections on human relationships, inner healing, and compassion-based communication.
Focused on live mini-coaching moments to help callers shift from reactive, domination-based communication to collaborative, heart-centered connection. Listen for new scripts for stuck situations, new ways of responding to old relationship dynamics and guidance on how to approach these situations with empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication strategies. Here, we emphasize understanding both one's own needs and the needs of others, creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations, and finding ways to express ourselves authentically while respecting others' boundaries.
Conversations from the Heart
#6 - The Dance Between Empathy, Self-Protection, and Boundary Setting
In this episode we explore the balance between setting self-care boundaries, while staying in connection with and empathizing with others. Ever struggled with the fine line between remaining empathic, but not enabling abuse? This episode is a heartfelt exploration of empathy, boundaries, and self-protection. Don't miss out.
Show notes:
[1:36] When do we empathize vs setting a boundary? Some principles.
[5:50] What to do when money from parents comes with strings attached
[21:30] How clarity relaxes our nervous system
[26:38] What would be an empathic response when you're being accused of gaslighting?
[35:07] How can I get others to be less jarring to my nervous system?
[41:34] How do you respond empathetically to demands and urgency?
[48:02] Why is self-empathy so hard for me, and what could I do about it?
[57:23] Conclusion
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