Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery
Tired of feeling fragmented and overwhelmed? Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recovery is your guide to creating a life of wholeness, authenticity, and healthy boundaries. Join Barb Nangle, a boundaries coach and speaker, as she shares raw and honest insights from her own journey and the principles of 12-step recovery. Discover how to set boundaries without guilt or shame, overcome people-pleasing tendencies, manage your emotions effectively, cultivate a stronger sense of self, and build healthier relationships. Barb's approach is raw, honest, and sometimes a little bit (okay, a lot) sweary.
Barb doesn't speak for or endorse any particular 12 step program of recovery. Though she's a huge fan of 12 step recovery, and a member of two 12 step fellowships, she cannot speak for them. If you're ready for real talk and practical tools for transformation, tune in! To learn more about Barb, go to https://higherpowercc.com/
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery
Why You Keep Ignoring Your Own Preferences and What to Do Instead | Episode 357
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In this week’s episode 357 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m talking about social boundaries in a way that might feel a little different. Instead of focusing on difficult people or how to say no, I’m exploring something more foundational: giving yourself permission to be who you are socially.
Many of us learned that belonging required adaptation. We learned to read the room, figure out what other people wanted, and adjust ourselves so we could fit in. Over time, that can disconnect us from our own preferences, personality, and truth. This episode is about noticing where you override yourself socially and learning how to honor what’s actually true for you.
Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:
- Why social boundaries are about honoring your preferences, not just managing difficult people
- The difference between conscious compromise and self-abandonment
- How years of adapting to fit in can disconnect you from who you really are
- Why internal safety is essential when your preferences differ from those around you
- How honoring your social needs can help you create relationships and experiences that actually fit you
I also share personal examples around scary movies, sarcasm, networking events, gossip, friendships, and the many small ways we override ourselves in order to belong.
This episode is a reminder that social boundaries aren’t just about protecting yourself from other people. They’re about honoring your preferences, your personality, and your social needs without apologizing for them.
Because the more willing you are to be honest about who you are, the more likely you are to create a social life that truly feels like your own.
Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.
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