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Nov 2022
37m 3s

#141: How to Deal with Difficult Family ...

Mary Jelkovsky
About this episode

I’m convinced that everyone has at least ONE difficult family member (if not, it might be you 🤪). Family can bring up a lot for us emotionally which is why today we’re talking about how to deal those triggers in a healthy way.

You will learn…

  • 5 questions to ask yourself BEFORE setting boundaries
  • how to use self-awareness and emotional intelligence with your family
  • my 5-step process for approaching difficult conversations

Remember: people often project their own insecurities not because they’re malicious, but because it’s easier to direct energy outward than it is to reflect inward. 🎤

If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s books on self-love:

  1. The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love, a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.
  2. 100 Days of Self-Love: maryscupoftea.com/journal, a guided journal with 100 prompts to help you calm self-criticism and learn to love who you are.

Mentioned In This Episode...
Ep. 35: How to Set Boundaries with Diet Culture: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/35-how-to-set-boundaries-with-diet-culture/id1495128359?i=1000493293855
Blog post on setting boundaries: https://maryscupoftea.com/how-to-set-boundaries-with-diet-culture/
Boundary Coach, Kami Orange, on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kami_orange

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