In this episode, we branch out from the topic of relationships to discuss the importance of boundaries and communication. Boundaries are ways in which we sculpt and shape healthy relationships both with others and within ourselves, and communicate the need for mutual respect and psychological safety. We also notice the parallels between boundary styles and communication styles, and posit that setting boundaries can be a compassionate experience, instead of one that creates distance or tension. Developing and reinforcing boundaries do not box us in, rather they set us free to be ourselves!