Boundaries are hard and uncomfortable. As drinkers, we don’t have a lot of experience setting boundaries and having self-respect. Even worse, we may be used to taking things personally and getting easily offended. That’s why I invited Nikki Eisenhauer back on the show to discuss boundaries, taking things personally and dealing with other people in general. You may remember Nikki from episode 78, and I am so happy to have her back today. Make sure to check out her podcast, Emotional Badass, for more. In this episode you’ll learn:

What boundaries are and why they are important

What setting boundaries looks like

Common mistakes, like over-explaining, with setting boundaries

How to stop taking things personally

Toxic vs inadequate parenting

How to stop catastrophizing and let things go

How to receive boundaries from other people without taking offense

What to do if you’re worried about hurting people’s feelings with your boundaries

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