In this Mindful Mixer Podcast episode, hosts Francesco Portoso and Janina Loureiro explore boundaries - rules to protect oneself - which represent a common struggles in work, family, and self-relationships. They discuss how remote work blurs life boundaries, why self-awareness is key to setting healthy ones, and cultural/societal influences like gender norms and specific upbringing. They explore how boundaries might affect stress and life satisfaction, which areas are the most challenging, and the role of communication and empathy in relationships.

Timeline

(00:00) Introduction to Mindful Mixer Podcast

(01:02) Understanding Boundaries: A Common Struggle

(03:18) The Importance of Setting Boundaries and Where They’re Hardest to Establish

(05:12) Healthy Boundaries and Self-Awareness

(07:25) Boundaries and Time

(08:00) Cultural Influences on Boundary Setting

(12:08) Gender Dynamics and Emotional Intelligence

(14:14) Communicating Boundaries: The Key to Healthy Relationships

(17:08) Recognizing and Adjusting Boundaries

(19:12) Navigating Guilt and Fear of Conflict

(21:22) Balancing Short-Term Comfort with Long-Term Benefits

(22:04) Personal Boundaries: Time and Self-Care

(24:19) Tips for Boundary Setting

(27:00) Outro

References

- "The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business" by Erin Meyer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22085568-the-culture-map

- "2022 survey" by Thriving Center of Psychology https://thrivingcenterofpsych.com/blog/setting-healthy-boundaries/

- "How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships" by Jo Nash, Ph.D. - https://positivepsychology.com/great-self-care-setting-healthy-boundaries/

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In this Mindful Mixer podcast episode, hosts Francesco Portoso and Janina Loureiro discuss belonging and community, reflecting on a recent related event. They explore the human need for connection, its link to longevity, and the importance of shared purpose or experiences for meaningful communities. The hosts address modern challenges to belonging, the role of trust, and inclusivity, citing a relevant example.

Timeline

(00:00) Introduction to Mindful Mixer Podcast

(01:00) Why Belonging and Community Matter

(02:19) Challenges of Belonging Today

(04:07) Trust and Relationships in Communities

(05:00) Different Ways of Experiencing Community

(08:42) What Makes a Community Truly Meaningful?

(12:03) Example: The Role of Art in Community Building

(14:00) Exclusivity helps building Communities?

(17:06) Religion and Secular Belonging: How To Be Inclusive

(20:11) The Impact of Intentionality & Gratitude

(23:38) Call to Action for Community Engagement

References

- Cacioppo, J. T., & Patrick, W. (2008). Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection

- Dunbar, R. I. M. (1998). The social brain hypothesis

- Holt-Lunstad, J., et al. (2010). Social relationships and mortality risk. (2015). Loneliness and social isolation as risk factors for mortality.

- Eisenberger, N. I., et al. (2003). Does rejection hurt? An fMRI study of social exclusion.

- Ornish, D., et al. (1998). Intensive lifestyle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease.

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