In this Mindful Mixer Podcast episode, hosts Francesco Portoso and Janina Loureiro explore boundaries - rules to protect oneself - which represent a common struggles in work, family, and self-relationships. They discuss how remote work blurs life boundaries, why self-awareness is key to setting healthy ones, and cultural/societal influences like gender norms and specific upbringing. They explore how boundaries might affect stress and life satisfaction, which areas are the most challenging, and the role of communication and empathy in relationships.

Timeline

(00:00) Introduction to Mindful Mixer Podcast

(01:02) Understanding Boundaries: A Common Struggle

(03:18) The Importance of Setting Boundaries and Where They’re Hardest to Establish

(05:12) Healthy Boundaries and Self-Awareness

(07:25) Boundaries and Time

(08:00) Cultural Influences on Boundary Setting

(12:08) Gender Dynamics and Emotional Intelligence

(14:14) Communicating Boundaries: The Key to Healthy Relationships

(17:08) Recognizing and Adjusting Boundaries

(19:12) Navigating Guilt and Fear of Conflict

(21:22) Balancing Short-Term Comfort with Long-Term Benefits

(22:04) Personal Boundaries: Time and Self-Care

(24:19) Tips for Boundary Setting

(27:00) Outro

References

- "The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business" by Erin Meyer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22085568-the-culture-map

- "2022 survey" by Thriving Center of Psychology https://thrivingcenterofpsych.com/blog/setting-healthy-boundaries/

- "How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships" by Jo Nash, Ph.D. - https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

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