About this episode
<p>Do you have boundaries? Have you ever crossed someone else’s boundaries? How would you react if someone crossed yours? It is WAY easier to ignore it. Avoiding potential conflict and awkwardness is second nature to most of us. For those of us with people-pleasing tendencies, telling someone they have violated a boundary can be an acute version of living hell.</p> <p>Luckily for us, our resident psychologist Dr. Emily is here to help us navigate what a healthy boundary looks, feels and sounds like. And why understanding, implementing and protecting heathy boundaries is good for all of us...even if it does feel a little awkward.</p> <p>Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:</p> <p>🎧 Previous episode of <em>The Imperfects</em></p> <ul> <li>Grant Denyer - <a href="https://apple.co/4fyvmsj">https://apple.co/4fyvmsj</a> </li> <li>Dr. Emily - Truth v Harmony - <a href="https://apple.co/40pgYO7">https://apple.co/40pgYO7</a> </li> <li>Dr. Emily - Social Anxiety, They’ve Got It Too - <a href="https://apple.co/3COk1pd">https://apple.co/3COk1pd</a> </li> <li>Chrissie Swan - Honesty - <a href="https://bit.ly/3qL7WeO">https://bit.ly/3qL7WeO</a> </li> <li>Lael Stone - Take Care of Yourself - <a href="https://apple.co/4eAJNuw">https://apple.co/4eAJNuw</a> </li> </ul> <p>📱 Things to follow</p> <ul> <li>Nedra Glover Tawwab’s instagram - <a href="http://bit.ly/4bWnvCK">bit.ly/4bWnvCK</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Nedra Glover Tawwab’s ‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace’ -<a href="http://bit.ly/3xpFKBw">bit.ly/3xpFKBw</a>.</li> <li>Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’ - <a href="http://bit.ly/4emwAXa">bit.ly/4emwAXa</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Curb Your Enthusiasm - <a href="https://bit.ly/3VCsXVH">https://bit.ly/3VCsXVH</a></li> <li>Poor Things - <a href="https://bit.ly/3VmQ3OJ">https://bit.ly/3VmQ3OJ</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.<br>See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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