This episode will show you how to identify how you label yourself and discover your freedom by living in the Truth God created for you.

Nobody is going to take care of you like you but you. Protect your space, protect your peace.

Join Podcast Host, Brian A. Harris and Co-Host, Dr. Kimberly R. Harris as they discuss more of Boundaries.

Boundaries Can Be Scary!

First of all, setting boundaries isn’t easy. Paralyzing fear about how someone might respond can easily hold us back. Sometimes we even go as far as playing the awkward interactions in our minds to prepare ourselves for the worst possible outcome. Nevertheless, short-term discomfort for a long-term healthy relationship is worth it every time!

Boundaries are actually expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships. Expectations in relationships help you stay mentally and emotionally well. Learning when to say no and when to say yes is also an essential part of feeling comfortable when interacting with others.

1.   Porous – Porous boundaries are weak or poorly expressed and are unintentionally harmful. They lead to feeling depleted, overextending yourself, depression, anxiety, and unhealthy relationship dynamics.

1.  Rigid Boundaries: Rigid Boundaries involve building walls to keep others out as a way to keep yourself safe. But staying safe by locking yourself in is unhealthy and leads to a whole other set of problems… This typically comes from a fear of vulnerability of a history of being taken advantage of. People with rigid boundaries do not allow exceptions to their stringent rules even when it would be healthy for them to do so. If a person with rigid boundaries says, “I never loan money to people,” they never stray from that, even if a friend who isn’t the type to borrow money is in a crisis.

Healthy Boundaries: We all know we should have them in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do healthy boundaries really mean, and how can we successfully express our needs, say no, and be assertive without offending others?"

Merriam - Websters Dictionary defines relationships to mean: The state of being related or interrelated. The relation connecting to binding participants in a relationship such as:

"But seek first the kingdom of God[a] and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you." Matthew 6:33 (HCSB) 

In episode five of season two, podcast host, Brian A. Harris sits down with his co-host and lifelong friend Tamika Bailey Young and they discuss a very powerful subject: Defining and Overcoming Anxiety. Tamika says, "anxiety is anticipating something to go wrong before it actually goes wrong."  In this conversation, Brian and Tamika both share their own personal journey's of overcoming anxiety.