Episode #21: Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace and Well-being

06/05/24 • 24 min

Welcome to another heartwarming and insightful episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom! This month, we're diving deep into a crucial theme for all mothers: Boundaries. In this episode, Africa O. explores the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries to protect our mental and emotional well-being.

Episode Highlights:

Life Changing Quotes: We hear a quote by Esther Boykins about implementing boundaries to protect and honor our time.
Understanding Boundaries: Africa defines boundaries using insights from LA Concierge psychologists, explaining them as the lines and limits we create between ourselves and others. These boundaries help us determine what is acceptable and healthy in our relationships, protecting us both physically and psychologically.
Boundaries Aren't About Control: Africa emphasizes that boundaries are not about controlling others but about managing what we are willing to take part in. It's about making intentional decisions to distance or remove ourselves from relationships, spaces, media, and other influences that don't serve us.
Intentional Living: Africa shares her personal journey of setting boundaries and how it has been a game-changer in her life. She discusses the importance of being intentional about what we allow into our lives, as these choices impact not only us but also our loved ones, especially our children and partners.
Protecting Our Time: Inspired by Esther Boykin's insights, Africa talks about the significance of boundaries in protecting our time and prioritizing what truly matters. She reflects on how being intentional with our time helps us focus on activities that bring joy and fulfillment, rather than those that merely consume our time and attention.

Key Takeaways:

Boundaries help us protect our mental and emotional well-being.
Setting boundaries is about managing what we are willing to take part in, not controlling others.
Discipline works in tandem with being intentional.
Protecting our time through boundaries allows us to focus on what truly matters.

Practical Tips:

Spend no more than an hour on social media.
Manage phone usage by designating a specific time of the day for non-urgent text and phone calls
Exercise discipline and self-control by setting and maintaining boundaries.
Prioritize activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
Reflect on how your choices impact your family, especially your children and partner.

Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com!

You can also visit me on Instagram!
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Episode Highlights:

Life Changing Quotes: We hear a quote by Esther Boykins about implementing boundaries to protect and honor our time.
Understanding Boundaries: Africa defines boundaries using insights from LA Concierge psychologists, explaining them as the lines and limits we create between ourselves and others. These boundaries help us determine what is acceptable and healthy in our relationships, protecting us both physically and psychologically.
Boundaries Aren't About Control: Africa emphasizes that boundaries are not about controlling others but about managing what we are willing to take part in. It's about making intentional decisions to distance or remove ourselves from relationships, spaces, media, and other influences that don't serve us.
Intentional Living: Africa shares her personal journey of setting boundaries and how it has been a game-changer in her life. She discusses the importance of being intentional about what we allow into our lives, as these choices impact not only us but also our loved ones, especially our children and partners.
Protecting Our Time: Inspired by Esther Boykin's insights, Africa talks about the significance of boundaries in protecting our time and prioritizing what truly matters. She reflects on how being intentional with our time helps us focus on activities that bring joy and fulfillment, rather than those that merely consume our time and attention.

Key Takeaways:

Boundaries help us protect our mental and emotional well-being.
Setting boundaries is about managing what we are willing to take part in, not controlling others.
Discipline works in tandem with being intentional.
Protecting our time through boundaries allows us to focus on what truly matters.

Practical Tips:

Spend no more than an hour on social media.
Manage phone usage by designating a specific time of the day for non-urgent text and phone calls
Exercise discipline and self-control by setting and maintaining boundaries.
Prioritize activities that bring joy and fulfillment.
Reflect on how your choices impact your family, especially your children and partner.

Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com!

You can also visit me on Instagram!
Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today.
You are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

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Episode #20: A Monthly Dose of Inspiration 'Top 5 Quotes'

Welcome to a special milestone episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom! This episode is part of our monthly special segment, Monthly Dose of Inspiration and Coffee, and we are thrilled to celebrate our 20th episode with you.

Episode Highlights:

Top 5 Listener Favorite Quotes: We've gathered feedback from our listeners and compiled a list of your favorite quotes. In this episode, Africa O. shares these top 5 quotes and dives deeper into why they are so meaningful to her on her wellness journey.
Inspirational Quotes from Esteemed Individuals: Among the top quotes are profound words from Michelle Obama and Tabitha Brown. Tune in to discover more about how these quotes resonate with our community.
Michelle Obama's Impact: Africa explains how a quote by Michelle Obama inspired her to share a wellness journey that is authentic and true to her experience. This quote has been a cornerstone in her holistic wellness journey, particularly in prioritizing mental well-being.
Tabitha Brown's Influence: Learn how a quote from Tabitha Brown helped Africa look within and keep her "Why" in mind while pursuing her passion. This wisdom continues to support her through the inevitable ups and downs of her journey.

Key Takeaways:

The Importance of Mental Well-being: Mental wellness is the foundation of Africa's holistic wellness journey, helping her stay consistent in other areas such as physical fitness and healthy eating.
Authenticity in Wellness: The inspiration to stay true to one’s personal experience and journey, as encouraged by Michelle Obama's quote.
Finding and Remembering Your "Why": Tabitha Brown's quote underscores the significance of self-reflection and purpose in sustaining one’s passion and perseverance.

Actionable Ideas:

Reflect on the quotes shared in this episode and consider how they might resonate with your own journey.
Think about your personal "Why" and how it guides your actions and decisions.
Consider how prioritizing mental well-being can support other aspects of your life, including physical fitness and nutrition.

Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com!

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Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today.
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Episode #22 - Boundaries: Nourishing Our Bodies and Souls

Welcome to another episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom! This month, we're delving into the vital theme of Boundaries. In this episode, Africa O. shares her personal insights and practical tips on setting boundaries around food for herself and her family to meet and sustain their nutrition goals.

Theme for the Month: Boundaries

Definition: Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and other people. They allow you to define what is acceptable and healthy for you in your relationships. The boundaries you communicate and maintain can protect you both physically and psychologically. In this episode, we're delving into the theme of Boundaries. Africa O. shares her personal insights and practical tips on setting boundaries around food for herself and her family to meet and sustain their nutrition goals. Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and others, defining what is acceptable and healthy in your relationships.
By setting and maintaining these boundaries, we protect ourselves physically and psychologically. Africa's inspiration comes from her father and a resonant quote from the LA Concierge Psychologist: "Boundaries don’t hurt healthy relationships."
Africa emphasizes the importance of implementing food boundaries, such as healthy snacking practices and balanced indulgence, while modeling these behaviors for her daughter. She discusses how maintaining boundaries around food has positively impacted her family's nutrition and well-being. Additionally, Africa bravely shares a personal story from her elementary school years about an unhealthy action she participated in briefly—and how setting boundaries has been a crucial part of her journey to better health.
Highlights:
- Africa shares how implementing food boundaries has helped her family meet their nutrition goals.
- Hear the impactful quote: "Boundaries don’t hurt healthy relationships."
- Learn practical tips for healthy snacking and balanced indulgence.
- Discover how to avoid temptations and make intentional food choices.
- Hear Africa's personal story about overcoming an unhealthy behavior from her elementary school years.
- Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well as personal coaching by Africa O. herself, by visiting liveafricao.com. I’ll see you there!

Make sure you explore more health & wellness tips, as well sign up for personal coaching, by visiting my website liveafricao.com!

You can also visit me on Instagram!
Please, be sure to rate and review this podcast today.
You are greatly appreciated.
Thank you!