My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
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My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
You can follow me on Instagram: @selfwithamanda and @amandaletran.
Say hello or support SELF:
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Journey with me as I discuss the importance of compassion and understanding while setting boundaries in a parental relationship. I recount a conversation with my dad, sharing my experiences over the years and the reasons for my distance. Despite his defensiveness, I managed to stay grounded and reconnect with my own needs. This was a critical moment of healing and self-realization for me.
In the final chapter of this episode, I explore how I set boundaries with my father and did so with kindness and compassion. I reflect on the importance of having an honest conversation and the significance of understanding human nature. By the end of this episode, I hope to leave you with an understanding of the complexities of familial relationships, the importance of self-care and the courage to confront and address challenging situations. Tune in for an episode full of personal revelations, healing conversations, and heartfelt moments.
What I discuss:
(0:00:00) Exploring a Challenging Conversation With Dad
(0:13:36) Family Dynamics and Healing Conversation
(0:27:17) Boundaries and Healing Relationships With Parent
(0:32:55) Boundaries, Compassion, and Parents
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