Episode #23: Boundaries - Embracing Boundaries for Personal Growth and Wellbeing

06/20/24 • 28 min

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Africa O. discusses the importance of setting boundaries to foster personal growth and well-being. Despite battling a cold, Africa shares her recent experiences and insights into how establishing clear boundaries has positively impacted her life. From compliments that touched her heart to curating her social media feed, Africa delves into how intentional choices contribute to mental and emotional health. She also highlights the significance of family traditions and personal time, emphasizing the value of saying "no" to things that don't contribute to one's growth.

Key Takeaways:

Compliments and Positivity: Africa shares a touching compliment she received from a barista, emphasizing the importance of spreading kindness and positivity.
Theme of the Season: The focus of this season is on boundaries, defined as the lines and limits you create between yourself and others, and how they protect physical and psychological well-being.
Curating Social Media: Africa discusses her intentional approach to following positive and inspiring accounts on social media, which enhances her mental well-being.
Intentional Weekend Activities: She talks about how she spends her weekends engaging in activities that rejuvenate her, such as going to the park, fitness activities, and coffee breaks.
Personal Time and Family Traditions: Africa highlights the importance of setting aside personal time and engaging in family traditions that foster connection and joy.
Quote of the Day: "I say no to things that don't contribute to my growth." - Nedra Glover Tawwab

Notable Quotes:

"Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and other people."
"Being intentional about the spaces you go into and what you pay attention to is crucial for maintaining your well-being."

Resources Mentioned:

Book: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Social Media Accounts Africa Follows:
- Well Read Black Girl
- Fab and Fit by Carla
- Issa Rae
- Tabitha Brown
- Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
- Ebonee Davis

Episode Highlights:

Introduction to the season's theme: Boundaries.
Importance of curating a positive social media feed.
Weekend routines that replenish energy and enhance well-being.
The significance of personal time and family traditions.
Final thoughts on setting boundaries and being intentional about daily choices.

Connect with Us:

Website: Liveafricao.com
Instagram: @LiveAfricaO
TikTok: @LiveAfricaO

Tune in next week for more insights and wisdom from Africa O. on A Soulful Mom's Wisdom!

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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Thank you!

Key Takeaways:

Compliments and Positivity: Africa shares a touching compliment she received from a barista, emphasizing the importance of spreading kindness and positivity.
Theme of the Season: The focus of this season is on boundaries, defined as the lines and limits you create between yourself and others, and how they protect physical and psychological well-being.
Curating Social Media: Africa discusses her intentional approach to following positive and inspiring accounts on social media, which enhances her mental well-being.
Intentional Weekend Activities: She talks about how she spends her weekends engaging in activities that rejuvenate her, such as going to the park, fitness activities, and coffee breaks.
Personal Time and Family Traditions: Africa highlights the importance of setting aside personal time and engaging in family traditions that foster connection and joy.
Quote of the Day: "I say no to things that don't contribute to my growth." - Nedra Glover Tawwab

Notable Quotes:

"Boundaries are the lines and limits you create between yourself and other people."
"Being intentional about the spaces you go into and what you pay attention to is crucial for maintaining your well-being."

Resources Mentioned:

Book: "Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Social Media Accounts Africa Follows:
- Well Read Black Girl
- Fab and Fit by Carla
- Issa Rae
- Tabitha Brown
- Rachel Elizabeth Cargle
- Ebonee Davis

Episode Highlights:

Introduction to the season's theme: Boundaries.
Importance of curating a positive social media feed.
Weekend routines that replenish energy and enhance well-being.
The significance of personal time and family traditions.
Final thoughts on setting boundaries and being intentional about daily choices.

Connect with Us:

Website: Liveafricao.com
Instagram: @LiveAfricaO
TikTok: @LiveAfricaO

Tune in next week for more insights and wisdom from Africa O. on A Soulful Mom's Wisdom!

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!

Previous Episode

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!

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Episode #24: Boundaries - 'Inspiration and Coffee' Setting Boundaries and Honoring Roots with Monique Landrum

Episode #24: Inspiration and Coffee - Setting Boundaries and Honoring Roots with Monique Landrum

Well, just like that, "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom" has finished another season. Hooray! Thank you to everyone who tunes in to listen, especially those who've been rocking with me since Day 1! I see you! I also appreciate the support that so many of you pour into the LiveAfricaO community and its newest entity, the podcast "A Soulful Mom's Wisdom."

For those of you who are new here, LiveAfricaO is my wellness space that started with the simple mission of sharing my wellness journey online. Over time, it evolved into something more comprehensive—a space that empowers mothers through their holistic wellness journey while offering support in making physical fitness and nutrition a part of their daily lives!

Each season of 'A Soulful Mom's Wisdom' consists of 2 months, and each month has its own theme. Season 3 took off in May, where we discussed building a supportive community. For June, we have been discussing Boundaries.

What are Boundaries?

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.
Importance of Boundaries for Mothers

Moms are constantly juggling competing demands. It’s important to be able to assert yourself and say no to things you can’t handle or don’t want to do. Saying no will help preserve your energy for the things that truly matter. It helps you create healthy relationships and live your life with more intention, improving your mental well-being as well as your family's.
This Week's Episode: Inspiration and Coffee

Segment 1: Inspiration

Interview with our special guest, Monique Landrum, CEO and Owner of Manning Coffee Co.
Monique shares the boundaries she sets around her wellness activities and family time.

Segment 2: Coffee

Learn about something special that’s near and dear to my heart as well as my guest—coffee!
Monique talks about the historical roots behind her business and how she brought her passion for coffee and honoring her family roots to life.
Manning Coffee Company is launching on July 8th!
Follow us on IG: @manningcoffeeco

Highlights:

Time is our most valuable currency.
Setting boundaries around your time is key; not doing so can be detrimental to your family.
One way to navigate the challenges of setting boundaries around your time is to be gracious with yourself when setting goals.
Manning Coffee Company holds a special place in Monique's heart, tied to her family roots.
Manning is a small town in South Carolina primarily operated by black people, with businesses and other essential resources cultivated by a strong and resilient group of people.
Monique first fell in love with coffee while spending summers with her grandmother Josephine, who was the matriarch of the family, making the best pots of coffee.
Coffee company to follow and purchase beans from: Manning Coffee.
Official launch: July 8th!
Africa closes out with one of

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A Soulful Mom's Wisdom - Episode #23: Boundaries - Embracing Boundaries for Personal Growth and Wellbeing

Transcript

Welcome back to another episode of A Soulful Mom's Wisdom. I am your host Africa O. Let me just start off by saying in this podcast episode that I am at the tail end of a cold. I am very congested. So my voice is probably going to sound very unusual on this episode. Unless I can edit out that part and I don't think I can because it's my voice And maybe it's not gonna come across that unusual to you but I just want to go ahead and put that out there and I'm also gonna have to take sips