Wet Wipes And Wine
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Wet Wipes And Wine
#2 The Art of Setting Boundaries and Learning To Say No with Whitney Gardner
In this episode, Nikki is joined by Whitney Gardner, CEO of The Bold Mama Company, to discuss the challenges of saying no and setting boundaries as a parent. They share funny parenting stories and reflect on their own experiences of struggling to say no and feeling the need to please others. Whitney emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people and letting go of relationships and commitments that don't serve you. They also discuss the significance of putting your family's needs first and prioritizing self-care. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of setting boundaries and taking care of yourself as a parent.
Takeaways
Setting boundaries and saying no can be challenging for parents, but it is essential for maintaining balance and well-being.
Surrounding yourself with supportive people, whether they are blood relatives or chosen family, is crucial for personal growth and happiness.
Letting go of relationships and commitments that don't serve you is necessary for creating a positive and fulfilling life.
Prioritizing your family's needs and setting boundaries is an empowering way to protect your time and energy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:02 Introducing Whitney Gardner
02:18 Funny Parenting Stories
05:41 Struggles with Saying No and Setting Boundaries
07:45 Reasons for Difficulty in Setting Boundaries
09:06 Learning to Say No and Taking Back Power
10:17 The First Time Saying No Empoweringly
12:43 Choosing Your Family
13:41 Surrounding Yourself with Supportive People
18:48 Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You
19:50 Saying No to Prioritize Your Family
25:48 Advice for Pregnant Whitney
29:09 Trial and Error in Setting Boundaries
30:33 Letting Go of What Doesn't Serve You
31:20 Putting Your Family's Needs First
33:39 Connect with Whitney Gardner
34:09 Closing Remarks
To connect with Whitney visit: https://www.theboldmamaco.com
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