Episode description

Navigating a high conflict divorce requires more than just legal representation; it demands your personal resilience and clear boundaries. As you go through this challenging time, establishing strong, well-defined boundaries is essential. 

These boundaries will help you manage interactions with your ex, especially in situations fraught with emotional challenges and conflicts. Setting effective boundaries is crucial for maintaining your sanity and emotional well-being, clearly delineating what behaviors are acceptable and what are not.

In scenarios where you're faced with explosive conversations, hostile emails, or inappropriate discussions in front of the children, boundaries become your safeguard. They allow you to preemptively set limits on communication styles and topics, ensuring that your interactions remain respectful and constructive. By defining clear consequences for boundary violations, you create an environment where toxic behaviors are less likely to escalate, protecting not only your emotional health but also the well-being of your children.

Abby Medcalf,  a psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker with a profound understanding of relationship dynamics, emphasizes the power of boundaries in her book, *Boundaries Made Easy*. With over three decades of experience and a doctorate in psychology, Abby provides insightful, practical advice that can transform challenging relationships into opportunities for growth and cooperation.  Abby has been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news, and has been a contributor to the New York Times, Women’s Health, Psychology Today, Well+Good and Bustle and is the host of the top-rated “Relationships Made Easy” Podcast now in over 170 countries.

More ways to connect with Abby:

• FREE GIFT FROM ABBY: https://abbymedcalf.com/boundaries-worksheet
• Buy Abby's Book: https://abbymedcalf.com/product/boundaries-made-easy-your-roadmap-to-connection-ease-and-joy/
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbyMedcalfThriving 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbymedcalfthriving
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abbymedcalfphd 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbymedcalf 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-medcalf-phd-718969b8/

Journey Beyond Divorce Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Boundary Bootcamp: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/boundarybootcamp
• Soberlink:  www.soberlink.com/jbd
• Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com