A podcast that explores how we can live and apply spirituality outside of the world of meditation and deep breaths and in our daily lives of chaos, systemic oppression, injustice, and inequality.
Although both from privileged backgrounds, your hosts, Monique and Colin, have each undergone their own spiritual dark nights of the soul in one way or another and have gone through hell and back. Now, they share their experiences and explore what our everyday world could look like from a spiritual lens.
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A podcast that explores how we can live and apply spirituality outside of the world of meditation and deep breaths and in our daily lives of chaos, systemic oppression, injustice, and inequality.
Although both from privileged backgrounds, your hosts, Monique and Colin, have each undergone their own spiritual dark nights of the soul in one way or another and have gone through hell and back. Now, they share their experiences and explore what our everyday world could look like from a spiritual lens.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overcoming People Pleasing: Strategies for Setting Boundaries and Honoring Yourself
In this episode, Colin and Monique delve into the roots of people pleasing, a behavior driven by fear of conflict and rejection. Often starting in childhood, this survival pattern can erode one's energy, boundaries, and sense of self. They discuss the importance of honoring your truth and establishing boundaries to prevent self-abandonment. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the challenges of integrating self-love and setting boundaries, underscoring the need for daily practice and self-compassion. The extended episode on Patreon includes practical frameworks for setting boundaries and journal prompts to support this journey.
00:00 Introduction to People Pleasing
00:05 The Fear Behind People Pleasing
00:31 Personal Experiences and Insights
01:05 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care
01:52 The Impact of Childhood Experiences
04:37 The Importance of Self-Love
10:13 Struggles with Boundaries and Burnout
16:02 Integrating Past Traumas
17:38 Redefining Self-Honor
19:26 Challenging Body Image Norms
21:13 Rethinking Hustle Culture
21:46 Questioning Beliefs and Finding Stillness
23:50 The Power of Saying No
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