Description:

As children, our need for connection can override our impulse to be true to our authentic selves. But in adulthood we can choose our relationships and the boundaries that govern them. With this freedom comes the responsibility to balance our needs for attachment and authenticity with the health and well-being of ourselves and others. We may want to be generous with our time and energy, but if we give too much we risk depleting ourselves and creating dependence in others. In this episode, listeners hear how podcast hosts Susan Beaulieu and Briana Matrious have experimented with setting and maintaining healthier boundaries in their lives, and how that intersects with their identities as indigenous women.

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Show Notes:

In this episode the hosts reference the following resources:

- The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Dr. Gabor Maté

- Dr. Gabor Maté’s website with resources
- Dr. Dan Siegel’s website with resources

Musicians:

You can find more from the musicians who contributed to this episode here:

- Wade Fernandez – https://wadefernandezmusic.com/

- Leah Lemm (Molecular Machine) – https://leahklemm.com/

- Corey Medina (Corey Medina & Brothers Band) – http://coreymedina.com/index.html

Content warning:

The Remembering Resilience podcast episodes include content that may bring up a strong emotional response. Please do what you need to take care of yourself while you listen, and perhaps think of someone you could call for emotional support if necessary. If you or a loved one is having thoughts of suicide, there are resources to help. If you're in Minnesota, you can connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8 or using the Online Chat feature. Otherwise, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Both of these resources are available 24/7 to offer support.

Thank you:

Miigwech - Pidamayaye - Thank you. We are grateful to our many partners who made this podcast possible. This podcast was developed through a Health POWER project at Minnesota Communities Caring for Children & FamilyWise Services, with support from the Center for Prevention at BlueCross and BlueShield of Minnesota & the University of Minnesota Extension. Kalen Keir did the sound design for this season, and Sadie Luetmer provided additional producing.