Welcome to this week's episode where I talk about boundaries through the lens of the Throat Chakra.

The Throat Chakra is about communication and when we have boundaries around our communication then we are less likely to do what people tell us to do.

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Welcome to this week's episode where we talk about boundaries through the lens of the Heart Chakra.

The Heart Chakra is the bridge between the lower and higher Chakras. The Heart Chakra is about love, self-compassion, and nurturing. Having boundaries around this is important as it can prevent people pleasing, outsourcing our decisions, and relying on others to tell us what to do.

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Taking time to pause, reflect, and create space allows clarity and new possibilities to emerge. The process might involve grief over what is ending, but it leads to self-compassion, deeper understanding, and a more fulfilling life. Honest conversations and setting boundaries, including re-evaluating relationships, are part of this journey. The key message is to trust the unfolding next chapter even if it is not yet clear.

Highlights

Feeling your old life doesn’t fit is a natural sign of personal growth.

Growth involves shifting values and energy, not a broken life.

Change doesn’t need to be dramatic; small, mindful adjustments are effective.

Pausing and reflecting are crucial for gaining clarity.

Grieving what’s ending is a valid and important part of transformation.

Honest conversations and setting boundaries support authentic growth.

Trust the process even if the next chapter isn’t visible yet.

Key Insights

Personal growth signals discomfort: When life feels too tight or “not quite right,” it often reflects inner growth and shifting values rather than a life failure. This awareness allows a compassionate approach to change rather than fear or self-judgment.

Small changes catalyze evolution: Growth can be subtle and gradual, such as changing daily habits or trying new activities, rather than drastic life overhauls, which may feel overwhelming or unnecessary.

The importance of pause and reflection: Rather than rushing to “fix” or redefine life immediately, allowing time to rest and reflect creates internal space for insights and emotional processing, which supports sustainable change.

Grief accompanies endings beyond death: Leaving long-held roles or identities, such as a career, triggers grief that must be acknowledged and navigated sensitively to facilitate healing and new beginnings.

Redefining relationships is part of growth: Some friendships or connections may no longer align with who you are becoming, and it’s healthy to let go or set boundaries to create space for supportive relationships.

Intuition guides the next steps: Creating space signals readiness to listen to one’s body and intuition, allowing clarity to emerge naturally rather than forcing it prematurely.

Self-compassion is foundational: Recognizing the need to prioritize oneself and refuel emotionally and mentally is not selfish but essential, like filling a car with petrol before driving.

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Rather than using the word “protection” in a defensive sense, I prefers the idea of “looking after” one’s own energy to prevent negative external energies from affecting you. The key points highlight that you don’t need to fear others’ energy, the best protection comes from staying grounded in your own energy, and it’s about cultivating a steady and compassionate relationship with your energy rather than fighting it off.

Practical advice includes tuning into your own energy, disconnecting from others’ energy through visualization techniques, and using simple breathing exercises to regain calm. Boundaries are essential but should be kind and clear, with the understanding that “no” is a complete answer. Ultimately, surrounding yourself with love transforms negative energy and strengthens your energetic resilience.

Highlights

Energy protection means caring for your own energy, not fearing external influences.

Feeling overwhelmed often stems from your system processing more than usual, not bad energy.

The best protection is staying present and grounded in your own energy.

Disconnect from others’ energy using visualization (e.g., imagine cutting cords with a sword).

Seal your energy boundaries with love to prevent unwanted energy drain.

Practice mindful breathing, such as box breathing, to restore calm.

Saying “no” is a powerful and kind boundary; it requires no justification.

Key Insights

Energy management is about support, not defense: Viewing energy protection as support helps reduce fear and drama, making it a more positive and manageable practice.

Overwhelm doesn’t always mean negative energy: Often, feeling drained means your body is processing more stimuli than usual, especially in emotionally intense settings. This normalizes the experience and removes unnecessary fear.

Disconnection techniques are crucial for energy clarity: Visualization practices like “cutting cords” help clear residual energy without conflict, allowing you to maintain energetic boundaries gracefully.

Love acts as an energetic shield and healer: Sealing off energy with love not only blocks harmful energy but transforms and neutralizes it, reinforcing emotional resilience.

Mindful breathing reconnects you to your own energy: Techniques such as box breathing help calm the nervous system and increase energy awareness, combating overwhelm.

Setting clear boundaries is self-care, not rejection: Saying no firmly and kindly protects your energy without guilt or drama, fostering healthier relationships with others and yourself.

Energetic self-awareness is a continuous practice: Regularly tuning into and caring for your energy enables you to prevent unconscious energy absorption and enhances overall wellbeing.

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In this episode I explore the concept of the “inner child” of your business, focusing on the Solar Plexus Chakra, which symbolizes personal power, identity, and community within your business. The host explains chakras as energy vortexes that continuously move and influence all aspects of life including business.

The inner child of your business represents its evolving energy and influences the type of tribe (ideal clients, mentors, community) it attracts. By tuning into this inner child and supporting it through awareness, research, and clear boundaries, you can nurture your business’s growth effectively.

Balancing emotional intuition with logical decision-making is important for sustainable development. Ultimately, respecting and setting boundaries for this inner child creates safety, freedom, and better alignment in your entrepreneurial journey.

Highlights

Chakras are energy vortexes that continuously flow and influence business energy.

The solar plexus chakra relates to the business’s tribe, ideal clients, and community.

Your business has an inner child whose needs and desires affect how it grows.

Tuning into your business’s inner child aids in identifying the right clients and support system.

Emotional insight should be paired with logical research before making business decisions.

Supporting the inner child helps integrate new team members and maintain growth.

Boundaries create safety and foster a balanced relationship with your business’s inner child.

Key Insights

Chakras as Energetic Foundations: Viewing your business through the lens of chakras helps see it as a living, energetic entity that requires attention not just practically but energetically.

Business’s Inner Child Concept: Thinking of a business as having an “inner child” humanizes it, making it easier to nurture and respond to its needs intuitively and strategically.

Importance of Tribe and Community: The solar plexus chakra emphasizes the necessity of aligning your business tribe—clients, mentors, and community—for cohesive growth.

Balanced Decision Making: Emotional intuition (“buying from the heart”) must be complemented with rational research to avoid impulsive decisions that may cause regret.

Supporting Growth with Team Expansion: As businesses evolve, integrating employees or collaborators should be done mindfully to support the business’s “inner child” and its sense of safety and belonging.

Setting Boundaries: Just like children, the business’s inner child requires boundaries to feel safe, prevent overwhelm, and focus on actionable growth steps.

Business as a Living System: Recognizing your business as an entity with its own energy encourages a holistic approach to entrepreneurship that includes emotional awareness and spiritual support.

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The key message is that spirituality is individual and should feel natural rather than forced or performative. The speaker encourages starting with a simple, consistent activity that fosters connection to oneself or something bigger, like the earth or the universe, and allowing that practice to evolve over time. A powerful way to establish this routine is by “habit stacking,” or integrating the spiritual practice with daily activities, making it more natural and sustainable. The emphasis lies on intentionality, simplicity, and flexibility, rather than perfection or complexity.

Highlights

Spirituality is personal and should be defined by what feels natural to you.

Start with one simple practice and repeat it consistently.

Your spiritual practice can evolve and change as you grow.

Habit stacking helps integrate spirituality into daily routines seamlessly.

Connection to your body and the universe is central to spiritual practice.

No need for elaborate tools; a simple cup of tea or journaling works.

Affirmations and simple rituals enhance connection without extra pressure.

Key Insights

Spirituality is subjective and flexible: The concept means different things for different people, and there’s no one right way to practice. This relieves pressure and encourages authenticity.

Simplicity over complexity: Starting with small, manageable practices like journaling or standing in the sun prevents overwhelm and supports steady growth.

Consistency beats variety: Repeatedly engaging in one focused practice strengthens your connection more effectively than juggling many practices inconsistently.

Practice evolves with you: As your energy and life change, your spiritual practice should adapt, allowing for growth without guilt over pausing or shifting direction.

Habit stacking creates ease: Linking spiritual practice with established habits reduces resistance and builds a sustainable routine.

Intentional connection opens channels: Slowing down and tuning into your body and environment invites guidance and deeper awareness.

Tools are optional, not essential: Crystals, tarot, or sound can enhance but aren’t required; what matters is what helps you feel connected.

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Welcome to this week's episode where I talked about boundaries through the lens of the Sacral Chakra.

The Sacral Chakra governs our emotions, creativity, pleasure, sexuality and sensuality. Having boundaries around this ensures that we don't become over emotional, or lack creativity.

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Spiritual awakening can feel confusing and challenging but is ultimately an opportunity for deeper self-awareness and alignment with one’s true self. I encourage compassion towards oneself during this process, emphasizing that this awakening involves tuning inward, making room for personal truth, and embracing change gracefully.

Highlights

Spiritual awakening is not always beautiful; it can feel confusing and unsettling.

Feeling disconnected from past interests, work, or friendships is a common early sign.

Craving quiet moments, even for those typically social, signals an inward energy shift.

Questioning life’s purpose and repetitive patterns marks expanding awareness.

True awakening involves tuning into oneself despite societal conditioning to seek external approval.

Letting go of superficial relationships is part of outgrowing old life chapters.

Awakening doesn’t demand immediate answers, just gentle observation and compassion.

Key Insights

Disconnection as Growth: Feeling detached from previous attachments or routines is a natural part of spiritual growth, indicating that one’s values and needs are evolving. It’s not rejection but realignment.

Quiet Cravings Reflect Inner Change: The desire for silence over social noise reflects the soul’s need to rest and listen to its own truth, a crucial step for deeper self-understanding.

Questioning Old Beliefs Spurs Expansion: Wondering about recurring patterns and life purpose signals a shift from unconscious living to conscious awareness. It opens up space for transformation.

Self-Tuning Over External Validation: Awakening requires unlearning conditioned behaviors of external seeking (parents, teachers, bosses) and prioritizing internal guidance, which can be challenging but rewarding.

Compassion is Essential: Self-compassion softens the discomfort of change, recognizing that the spiritual journey involves both ups and downs, not perfection.

Relationship Evolution: Friendships and social circles may need to shift to accommodate one’s new authentic self, highlighting the importance of reciprocity and depth.

No Pressure for Immediate Answers: The awakening process invites curiosity and patience, not anxiety for quick solutions, allowing revelations to unfold naturally.

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The key message is that while tuning into others’ energy is real, you are not responsible for carrying or fixing their emotional burdens. Instead, it’s crucial to learn how to protect your own energy through energetic boundaries, compassionate self-care, and clear disconnection from others’ energies. Shutting down your sensitivity is not the goal; working with and harnessing your energy sensitivity can become a powerful gift that enhances intuition, decision-making, and personal well-being.

Highlights

Sensitivity to other people’s energy is real, not imagination.

Feeling weird around people often means you’re sensitive, not broken.

You are not responsible for carrying or fixing others’ emotional baggage.

Setting energetic boundaries is essential for maintaining your well-being.

Disconnect after engaging deeply to keep your energy separate from others’.

Working with your energy is better than shutting it down and losing joy.

Sensitivity can become a powerful strength when managed mindfully.

Key Insights

Sensitivity as Strength: Sensitivity allows you to pick up subtle energy shifts, which can inform your intuition and improve interpersonal interactions, especially in professional or emotional settings.

Energetic Responsibility: It’s important to recognize what energy is yours versus others’ to prevent energetic fatigue and emotional burnout.

Energetic Boundaries: Creating clear energetic boundaries helps maintain compassion without absorbing others’ stress, critical for healers, entrepreneurs, or anyone in caring roles.

Disconnection Practice: Learning to consciously disconnect from others’ energy after interactions safeguards your mental and emotional health.

Avoiding Emotional Suppression: Toughening up or tuning out feelings can sever valuable intuitive insights that support personal growth and connection.

Self-Care as an Energetic Practice: Rituals such as grounding, space, and gentle energy work empower sensitivity rather than diminish it.

Safe Emotional Spaces: Holding a safe and compassionate space for yourself and others fosters healing and authentic connection.

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This episode of Tuesday Talks explores the connection between the inner child and the sacral chakra, emphasizing how this chakra represents creativity, honesty, authenticity, and energy. I highlight the importance of nurturing the inner child by engaging in joyful creative activities, being honest with oneself, and establishing authentic relationships. The discussion extends to how these concepts apply in personal life and business, especially regarding communication, passion, boundaries, and support networks. The inner child is portrayed as a source of creative inspiration and emotional truth but should not be the driving force in business decisions. Instead, it helps signal when adjustments are needed to reignite passion or improve authenticity.

Highlights

The sacral chakra is the center of creativity and emotional honesty, linked closely to the inner child.

Creativity can be expressed in many forms, from traditional arts to cooking or even Excel spreadsheets.

Honesty and authenticity are vital; the inner child encourages us to speak up and be true to ourselves.

Building authentic relationships with self and others is essential for emotional well-being.

Communication in business must be grounded in authenticity, starting from inner foundations.

The inner child can signal when passion or communication in business is lacking.

Setting boundaries is key to managing the inner child’s energy and maintaining balance.

Key Insights

Inner child as a creativity catalyst: The sacral chakra’s link to creativity reveals that nurturing the inner child can unlock joyful self-expression in diverse forms, enhancing personal fulfillment.

Honesty fosters authenticity: The inner child demands honesty, encouraging us to confront areas where we may be withholding truth from ourselves or others, improving emotional health.

Authenticity varies by relationship: We naturally adjust how much of ourselves we reveal based on trust, highlighting the importance of cultivating safe, authentic connections.

Energy and passion are interconnected: Supporting the sacral chakra helps maintain high energy levels and passion, crucial for both personal life and business endeavors.

Communication roots in the lower chakras: Effective, authentic communication depends on solid inner grounding, which affects business success and personal expression.

Inner child signals problems in business: Rather than leading business decisions, the inner child alerts us when something is off, such as poor communication or lost passion.

Boundaries protect emotional balance: Establishing clear boundaries helps manage the intensity of the inner child’s needs, promoting stability and self-care.

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