#143 - 4 Essentials for Mastering Boundaries (Part II)
Last week, I talked about the first two of the four essentials for mastering boundaries: "Who's Got the Power?" and "Stinkin' Thinkin'." (If...
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Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the Art of Boundaries
Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the Art of Boundaries is a weekly podcast hosted by Vicki Tidwell Palmer, LCSW, author of Moving Beyond Betrayal, and the creator the 5-Step Boundary Solution proces...
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20 of 143 episodes#142 - 4 Essentials for Mastering Boundaries (Part I)
I'm lucky enough to have been able to give myself the gift of a 27-day sabbatical, which gave me so much clarity into both my personal and p...
#141 - Are Boundaries a Sign of Disapproval?
People have a lot of misconceptions about boundaries. You may hear people say that boundaries are harsh, rigid, a punishment, or even selfis...
#140 - ENCORE - Rest, Don't Quit
Lately, have you noticed a sense of collective exhaustion, sadness, and impatience? Right now, it may feel like there's not a lot to celebra...
#139 - ENCORE - Extreme Self-Care and Boundaries
At some point, all of us will have experiences that require us to focus our attention on ourselves in an intense way. For example, an advanc...
#138 - ENCORE - Rest, Rejuvenation, & Boundaries
Today's episode is all about rest, rejuvenation, and boundaries, which absolutely relate to one another! I'll explain why rest is so importa...
#137 - Trade Your Triangles for Straight Lines
Are you ready to trade your triangles for straight lines? Don't worry, you're not back in geometry class; this is actually related to the ta...
#136 - When Someone You Love Is in Danger
People in your life may be facing a variety of dangers, from mental health issues or suicidal urges to addiction or unsafe behavior. But tod...
#135 - When Your Ex Doesn't Behave
Before we start, I'd like to offer you a quick apology! You may not have been able to find the earliest episodes of the show because of a mi...
#134 - Using the Talking Format (Part 3 of a Deeper Dive Into the Talking Boundary)
Are you ready for the third part of my series on the talking boundary? This one is all about a specific process from the work of Pia Mellody...
#133 - Speaking to Be Heard (Part 2 of a Deeper Dive Into the Talking Boundary)
If you haven't heard last week's episode yet, I recommend listening to that one too if you're interested in this exploration of the talking...
#132 - She Said What?! Part I of A Deeper Dive Into the Talking Boundary
By special request, I'm doing a deeper dive into the talking boundary. I've mentioned this boundary in 25 episodes, but I've never gone into...
#131 - ENCORE - Listening When Trauma Speaks (Dedicated to the Memory of George Floyd)
Right now, in the United States, trauma is speaking. Prejudice and racism wounds, and are potentially traumatizing to anyone who experiences...
#130 - What to Do When You Regret Saying Yes to a Request
We've all been there: you say "yes" to a request or accept an invitation, then realize that it just doesn't work for you. But are you allowe...
#129 - What is "Leaky Sexual Energy"?
*** Victoria has a NEW boundaries podcast! Click this link for Boundaries Queen .*** If you've ever encountered someone whose sexual energy...
#128 - Bodies & Boundaries
Did you know that tuning into your body is a brilliant source of information about you and your emotions? It can even help you learn about t...
#127 - ENCORE - Don't Bite the Bait! How to Respond When You're Feeling Baited
From time to time, everyone struggles with biting the bait. And usually the people we feel most baited by are the people we care about the m...
#126 - Are Your Consequences Punishment or Self-Care?
The next monthly boundaries clarifier workshop is coming up next Tuesday, March 23, 2021! Bring an issue or boundary, and we'll all work on...
#125 - You Have the Power: Revisiting Step 3 of the 5-Step Boundary Solution Process
In case you haven't already heard, I'm holding monthly boundaries clarifier workshops . At these events, we walk through the first four step...
#124 - Repeat After Me: I Am Not Responsible For Other People's Feelings!
You are not responsible for other people's feelings. This may feel hard to believe if you tend to immediately feel responsible and guilty wh...