Ep 126 - Boundaries and Feeling Safe: Part 3 of 4 Series: Journey To Thrive

“This journey does not end. Its just chapters of a very very long book .” - Leslieann Hobayan

This is a 4-part series of Journey to Thrive. In this 3rd episode, I talk about boundaries and feeling safe. This is key for women of color as we work to shift out of survival mode and into thriving, as we heal the people pleaser within us so that we can say Yes to ourselves.

The people pleaser is always putting others first and neglecting their own needs and has no boundaries. They often say "yes" when they really want to say "no." This can lead to feelings of resentment and being taken advantage of. If you are a people pleaser, it's important to learn how to set boundaries. This means learning to say "no" when you need to, and setting limits on what you are willing to do for others. It also means taking care of yourself first, and not always putting others first. Boundaries are the limits you set with people in your life, while safety is the feeling of being protected from any danger. Setting boundaries can be difficult, but it's necessary if you want to avoid being taken advantage of and heal the people pleaser inside of you.

In this episode I talk about how important it is to respect a person’s boundaries and make sure that the person feels safe. Listen in.

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Today’s poems/ Books / Oracle / Tarot Cards mentioned:

• Tarot Card: The World
• “Shaman” by Ej Co

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