Setting Boundaries for the Holidays With Melissa Urban

11/15/22 • 28 min

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It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays, and for many of us, that can be a challenging time for many. This week’s guest, Melissa Urban, tells us how setting boundaries now can make the holiday season run smoother. The Whole30 founder has become known as “the boundary lady” and her bestseller, The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free is changing the way people learn to say no.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What a boundary is — and how to learn to set one.
How setting boundaries can improve relationships.
How to hold boundaries throughout the holiday season.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What a boundary is — and how to learn to set one.
How setting boundaries can improve relationships.
How to hold boundaries throughout the holiday season.

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