Mom against Dads, Friend against Friend, We all know of people who have been caught up in this election cycle with strong feelings on both sides of the aisle. This episode doesn't tell you how to vote, but how to get along. Some would advise just not bring politics up, oh that it would be that simple. The reality is we are trading loving relationships to support personal beliefs. How can you find common ground? How can you discuss politics with respect and separate differing views from making the differing opinion an enemy? That is what this episode is all about.

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Is it shame, embarrassment or guilt, that keeps the hurt bottled up? Only you can answer that question. Either way holding it inside only wears on you physically, but begins to erode you emotionally. The bad news it will still leak out onto others. Affecting your job, family life and personal life. Find someone you can trust to share your pain. Someone who isn't in a hurry to "fix it," but someone who will support you, ask questions and keep it confidential. In this episode we talk about the value of sharing even if you are used to handle it alone.

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Boundaries Keep Us Safe

There is an old Swahili saying that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go with others.”

Boundaries provide a safety net, but they are so much more. Today we are going to discuss how to set boundaries and why. When speaking of boundaries, the first thing that comes to mind might be relationships. May be its work. Or is it a combination of both, an office romance?

If you have ever been in a toxic work environment, it was probably caused by a clashing of your boundaries with another. They want a romantic relationship, and you thought you were just being friendly. Or maybe they didn’t “Stay in their Lane.” interfering with your workflow. We talk all about the value of setting boundaries that will help you focus and keep you safe at the same time.

Many think of boundaries as being restrictive, but if applied right, they can be liberating.

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