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Guard Your Heart: How Healthy Boundaries Transform Your Life and Recovery (Episode 145)
Guard Your Heart: How Healthy Boundaries Transform Your Life and Recovery (Episode 145)
Guard Your Heart: How Healthy Boundaries Transform Your Life and Recovery (Episode 145)
Monday 26th August 2024
Learn how healthy boundaries can transform your life and recovery. Jodie Stevens shares practical advice and personal stories in this must-listen episode.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding different types of boundaries: emotional, physical, spiritual.
- The link between poor boundaries and mental health issues like anxiety and depression.
- How trauma and abuse affect boundary-setting abilities.
- Practical tips for establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries.
- The role of therapy and support groups in boundary-setting.
Healthy boundaries promote our own personal, mental growth.
Ever wondered why boundaries are so crucial for your mental and emotional health, especially in recovery? In this episode of Genuine Life Recovery, Jodie Stevens dives deep into the importance of setting healthy boundaries and how they can transform your life. She starts by defining what boundaries are and why they matter, particularly for those recovering from addiction. Jodie breaks down the different types of boundaries—emotional, physical, and spiritual—and explains how to recognise where you might need stronger ones.
Jodie shares her own struggles with boundaries, tying them to low self-esteem and addiction. She discusses how a lack of boundaries can lead to anxiety, depression, and even addictive behaviours. The episode also covers how trauma and abuse can affect your ability to set boundaries, making it feel 'normal' to have none. You'll also hear about the impact of poor boundaries on relationships and how family dynamics often complicate things.
Jodie offers practical advice on establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries, emphasising self-awareness, clear communication, and consistency. She also highlights the importance of therapy and support groups in this journey. Jodie wraps up with a reminder that setting boundaries is a continuous process that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships. So if you're struggling with saying 'no' or feeling overwhelmed by others' demands, this episode is a must-listen.
Take that first step towards guarding your heart and reclaiming your sense of self.