Join best-selling author Melissa Urban, renowned comedian Gabriel Iglesias, and award-winning actress Tabitha Brown as they dive into the art of setting effective boundaries. Urban shares insights on how boundaries empower relationships and lead to personal growth. Iglesias opens up about juggling fame and family, while Brown discusses maintaining a strong marriage amidst Hollywood's challenges. Together, they highlight the transformative power of honest communication and self-advocacy in nurturing authentic connections.
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Boundaries and Freedom
Setting boundaries creates freedom in relationships.
Boundaries are a gift, not a way to push people away.
insights INSIGHT
Control and Freedom
Control your responses to situations, not others' actions.
This empowerment creates freedom.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Early Boundary Setting
Melissa Urban taught her son to set boundaries early on, like refusing unwanted hugs.
This taught him agency and created a culture of safety.
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In this book, Melissa Urban provides a comprehensive guide on establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. The book includes over 130 scripts for setting boundaries in various relationships, such as with bosses, co-workers, romantic partners, parents, in-laws, friends, and even oneself. Urban offers actionable advice on communicating needs clearly and compassionately, navigating boundary guilt, pushback, and pressure, and creating healthy habits around food, drink, technology, and more. The book is divided into three parts: 'Boundary Beginnings,' 'Your Boundary Practice,' and 'Boundary Benefits,' making it a user-friendly and approachable resource for anyone looking to improve their relationships and overall well-being.
In this powerful masterclass focusing on family relationships, I sit down with three remarkable guests who share their profound insights on marriage, family, success, authenticity, and personal growth. Best-selling author Melissa Urban shares transformative wisdom about creating boundaries that lead to freedom in all relationships. Renowned comedian Gabriel Iglesias discusses the challenges of balancing relationships with fame and setting healthy boundaries. Award-winning actress and author Tabitha Brown opens up about maintaining a strong 20+ year marriage while navigating Hollywood success. Together, these conversations reveal essential truths about maintaining authentic connections while pursuing your dreams.
In this episode you will learn:
Why trying to control everything blocks authentic relationships and personal growth
The importance of setting clear boundaries while maintaining compassion and flexibility
How to navigate relationship changes as you step into your authentic self
The power of expressing feelings honestly instead of using unhealthy coping mechanisms
How to keep your marriage strong when one partner experiences increased fame and success