This week on Happiness in Progress, I had the privilege of sitting down with Jordan Pickell to dive into a topic that resonates deeply during the holiday season—boundaries. Jordan is a trauma and relationship therapist. She helps people use self-exploration and boundaries to disrupt generaitonal patterns. She also hosts a holiday boundaries workshop, which you can access here.

Here’s what we talked about:

• Why family gatherings can feel so triggering: From reverting to old roles to managing relational power dynamics.
• Preparation before stepping into challenging environments: Tools for grounding yourself, setting intentions, and pre-emptively managing boundaries.
• Effective communication strategies: From handling uncomfortable questions to addressing triggering behaviors with grace and assertiveness.
• Redefining traditions: Breaking free from guilt-driven participation and creating new rituals that resonate with you and your family.
• The importance of self-worth and boundaries: Why prioritizing your needs is not only okay but necessary for your well-being.
• Handling the aftermath of setting boundaries: Managing others’ emotions without taking responsibility for their feelings.
• Finding humor and compassion: Viewing family dynamics through a lens of grace and lightheartedness.

Jordan also shared about her Holiday Boundaries Workshop, a valuable resource for anyone wanting to feel more empowered this season.

This conversation is filled with practical tools, empathetic insights, and relatable anecdotes that will leave you feeling both seen and equipped for the holidays. To hear all the gems Jordan shared, be sure to tune in to the full episode of Happiness in Progress.

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