Nedra Glover Tawwab | Better Boundaries, Better Life [Best of]

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  Repeating a boundary is very helpful.

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  Perhaps we need to repeat more often and move away from the idea that saying it once is enough.

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  We're trying to change the relationship, and sometimes that change requires patience and practice.

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  These last few years have tested our boundaries on nearly every work, friendship, family, community, geography, politics, religion, social issues, love, and and well being.

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  It's kind of like we're being asked to draw lines all day, every day.

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  Question is, how do you create and uphold boundaries that are clear and healthy and constructive, while also acknowledging the nuance and the kindness and understanding this moment demands?

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  Well, my guest today, Nedric lever Toab, can help.

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  A licensed therapist and sought after relationship expert, she has practiced relationship therapy for a solid dozen plus years, is the founder and owner of the group therapy Practice Kaleidoscope counseling, and every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries.

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  Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness, that's actually what underlies most relationship issues.

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  And her gift is to really help people create healthy boundaries with themselves and others.

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  Nidra is also the author of the New York Times best selling book set Boundaries find peace, a guide to reclaiming yourself and the set Boundaries workbook.

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  Practical exercises for understanding your needs and setting healthy limits.

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  So excited to share this best of conversation with you.

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  I'm Jonathan Fields, and this is good life project.

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  So I want to take a deep dive into your work around relationships and boundaries, but also want to take a little bit of a step back.

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  I'm fascinated by what draws people into different pursuits, into different careers, different types of work.

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  You know, you've been in this world of therapy, especially with a focus on relationships, how people engage with each other.

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  It sounds like for the better part of two decades at this point.

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  I'm curious, what drew you to the field in the early days.

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  Being in relationships with people and trying to figure out how to make those relationships work.

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