134 "Can I set boundaries with my family members?" with Minaa B.

Why does it feel so hard to set boundaries in our closest relationships? How can we show up as our most authentic selves with our families? What does it look like to accept someone for who they are but also have healthy expectations of those we love? 

   Today, we’re diving into these questions and more with Minaa B., licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of the new book Owning Our Struggles. Join us as Mickenzie, Hannah, and Minaa explore the balance between practicing radical acceptance and setting boundaries with people in our lives and how to regain agency in the areas we need it most. Get Minaa's new book. In this episode:   3:31 – Minaa's journey into the mental health field   7:53 – Why Minaa wrote Owning Our Struggles  13:23 – How to embrace struggle and overcome adversity   16:47 – The role of radical acceptance in our relationships   26:54 – The tension between radical acceptance and setting boundaries    29:20 – The difference between abuse and a boundary violation   31:07 – How to identify your personal values in relationships   36:03 – How radical acceptance makes way for peace with ourselves and others  42:57 – Why Minaa believes in community care   46:02 – Maintaining relationships through communication and honesty   49:09 – Understanding the complexity of familial relationships   52:29 – The difference between belonging and assimilating   Discover the Right Onsite Experience For You

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