How to set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty | S2E11 Part 1

In this Part 1 of Season 2, episode 11, Dr. Béatrice welcomes back Kirsten Frey, a Grief Recovery Specialist, to understand more deeply how to navigate the emotional burden carried by women in midlife.

If you missed our previous chat with Kirsten, you can get caught up with link below (we defined grief beyond the loss of loved ones, and recognized any loss or transition as grief:

https://youtu.be/0qTVt20mcdw

In this new episode, Kirsten shared the impact of grief on our relationships. Throughout the episode, practical advice and language recommendations are provided with real life examples for effectively communicating feelings and setting healthy boundaries. This episode highlights the importance of addressing grief and loss in a compassionate, radically honest, and open manner.

Additional topics covered includes:

* Shift from crisis to an awakening

* Establishing healthy boundaries and navigating pushback from self and others

* Misconceptions and societal conditioning affecting men and women

* Exploring intimacy and relationships

* Parallels between the emotional experiences of menopause and puberty

* How societal expectations of expressing emotions can differ for men and women

* And much more

Timestamp:

0:00 Intro

0:53 Introducing Grief Recovery Speciliast: Carrying the burden of everyone

4:38 How to create space during midlife chaos (with example)

9:53 What's the language we can use to set healthy boundaries?

11:52 Setting great example for your kids

14:49 The dynamics of spousal relationships during loss or grief

17:59 Two things you'd like for men to know about grief

20:54 How does lack of intimacy affect relationships?

24:48 Getting a coach or therapist isn't a sign of weakness

26:50 Top 3 takeaways from this episode

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Note: Content in this episode is meant for educational and awareness purposes. It does not replace medical advice from your healthcare provider(s) and other professionals.

RESOURCES:

Kirsten Frey www.tlclifecoaching.com

IG: tlclifecoaching https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/sites/default/files/cgrs-support-files/the_major_myths_about_grief_ebook.pdf