EP 11: The Balancing Act of Boundary Setting in Relationships
Channel: The Gag is…Podcast
Date: 2024-01-21

Ever found yourself stretched thinner than your favorite pair of pre-shrunk jeans? That's the tightrope walk of setting boundaries for me, Charlie Shanta,  and it's something we all wrestle with from time to time. Inside this heart-to-heart, I'm stripping back the layers on why it's crucial to establish limits that keep us humming along happily. From personal anecdotes about learning to say "no" without causing a scene to the challenges of maintaining privacy in a world addicted to oversharing, I'm laying it all out there for a conversation that's as real as it gets.

Now, let's chew on the tough stuff – like those manipulative moves that can sneak into our relationships, and the juggling act of being both caring and self-preserving. I'm digging into the meat of what it means to stay true to ourselves, without ending up on an express train to Burnout City. Plus, I'm mixing in some lighter fare with tales of my kids redefining personal space and the love-hate relationship we have with self-checkouts. Trust me, it's a rollercoaster of laughs and face-palms that'll leave you nodding along.

To tie a bow on our chat, I take a cue from Coleman Lane's "Keep My Cool" and reflect on the harmony found in holding our ground with a dose of cool composure. So, thanks for letting me be the voice in your earbuds, sharing tales and tips on finding that sweet spot between personal freedom and being there for others. Remember to leave that review, hit share, and I can't wait to hear from you after you've had a listen. Keep those boundaries in check, but most of all, keep your cool, my friends.