Build Bridges, Not Walls-How and Why Boundaries Bring Us Closer to Others | Episode 286

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Many people think that building boundaries is about building walls between us and other people. While this is true in cases where you may have a dangerous or toxic person in your life that you need to build a wall between, in the majority of cases, boundaries actually bring us closer to other people. This week’s episode 286 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about building bridges, not walls- how and why boundaries bring us closer to others!

If you feel like you don’t know how to be in your life, be in your feelings, feel situated within yourself or how to be in relationships or organizations, it’s probably because you’re more focused on others than you are yourself. If this is you, you are a perfect candidate for Boundaries by Design: A Blueprint for Life, an 8-week structured course for women.

This group coaching program will give you the framework, coaching, and guidance to create a manual for your life. You’ll know where you end and others begin, what your responsibility is and what’s not, and what you like, want, need, and prefer.

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing examples of how I acted as a “chameleon” in past relationships, changing my interests and preferences to fit with my partners’ and how building healthy boundaries helps you understand yourself better and effectively communicate your likes, wants and needs.

We are built to bond with other people and the best way to bond with others is if they know who we actually are.

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.

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1. Build Bridges, Not Walls-How and Why Boundaries Bring Us Closer to Others (00:00:00)

2. Barb shares her personal experience of being in dysfunctional relationships due to lacking healthy boundaries. (00:07:30)

3. Knowing yourself is crucial for building healthy boundaries and forming deep connections. (00:07:46)

4. The importance of telling the truth and being clear about your needs and boundaries in relationships. (00:08:31)

5. It is not others' responsibility to meet your needs, but your own. (00:09:40)