Episode Summary:

Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you struggle with creating and holding boundaries? In this episode of Blasphemous Nutrition, Aimee interviews Tina Stinson, a boundary expert and life coach. Tina shares her personal journey of learning to set boundaries after significant, traumatic life events.  Tina provides practical strategies for recognizing when and where to set boundaries and offers advice on how to have difficult conversations with others. The conversation highlights the power of being authentic and the benefits of surrounding ourselves with people who respect our boundaries. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their authenticity and prioritize their own needs and given strategies to begin doing so.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting boundaries is essential for self-care and protecting our well-being.
• Boundaries are the foundation of deep-level self-care and self-worth.
• Recognize patterns and situations where boundaries need to be set.
• Be kind to yourself and practice self-compassion as you navigate the process of setting boundaries.
• Difficult conversations can lead to deeper connections and stronger relationships.

Notable Quotes:

• "Boundaries are the foundation to all that deep-level self-care and your self-worth."
• "You should never have to light yourself on fire to keep somebody else warm."
• "Boundaries are about protecting the energy around you."
• "You are the person who makes the rules for you, not society, not this other person."
• "Every time I've been honest, even when I feel like I'm going to puke, it's always been the best thing I could have done."

Resources:

Find Tina:
Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast
Free Gift: Tina's Most Downloaded Meditation Bundle: https://www.tinastinson.com/sasc-meditation-bundle-oi
Website: https://www.tinastinson.com
Join Tina in the Soul Aligned Self Care Insiders Group for Daily Deep Level Self Care: Soul Aligned Self Care Insiders | Self Care, Mindset, Meditations, Finding Calm in Lifes Chaos | Patreon

Photography by: Dai Ross Photography
Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative
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Photography by: Dai Ross Photography

Podcast Cover Art: Lilly Kate Creative

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