Clear Is Kind: Communication, Boundaries & Self-Respect

About this episode

Christina Mattison discusses the importance of clear communication and boundaries in relation to self-respect and the protective patterns women develop.

In this episode of the Leading With Heart podcast, Christina Mattison explores the connection between boundaries, communication, and self-respect, and why so many of us struggle to clearly express what we need. From people pleasing and overexplaining to shutting down, fixing, and passive-aggressive communication, Christina breaks down the protective patterns many women develop to stay safe, accepted, or avoid conflict. She shares how these behaviors are often rooted in deeper unmet needs and ...

People in this episode

Host: Christina Mattison

Topics covered

• communication
• boundaries
• self-respect
• people pleasing
• conflict avoidance

Keywords

• communication
• boundaries
• self-respect
• people pleasing
• passive-aggressive
• conflict
• unmet needs

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