Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober

E137: Dealing with Other People with Nikki Eisenhauer


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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

  • For the extended episode about setting boundaries with drink pushers, please check out the Living a Sober Powered Life community.

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