Loving Mom Without Losing Yourself

In this episode, Karen and Annika dive into a viral social media story about a girlfriend who felt sidelined on vacation when her boyfriend seemed to prioritize his female best friend over her. They explore the importance of trust, boundaries, and responding to red flags in dating relationships.

In this episode, we explore how an adult daughter is learning to set limits, prioritize her independence, and resist the urge to manage her mom's emotions while maintaining their relationship.

Annika and Karen talk about the Positive Intelligence Assessment and how easy it is for our survival brain to get us in the habit of doing everything out of fear. They dive into the Hyper Achiever saboteur and Karen gives advice on how to let go of it.  There’s a link to the assessment if you want to see how you tend to sabotage yourself. https://www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs/ Love you guys! -Annika & Karen

Annika and Karen answer questions and talk more about boundaries and how to make sure they're healthy. 

Annika and Karen discuss how setting boundaries with someone that's taking advantage of you does not make you a bad person.

Karen and Annika discuss the overwhelm that can come with a new diagnosis.

In this episode, Annika and Karen explore how our survival brain can create a scarcity mindset. They share the story about someone who feels threatened when his friends get close, showing how fear of 'not enough' can impact relationships—and how to shift toward connection and trust."

Karen and Annika help a follower find ways to deal with a friend who commits but never follows through. 

“Am I being an irrational crazy girl because my boyfriend won’t take any pictures for me on his family vacation...or should I call him out on his behavior?“  Annika and Karen discuss the disappointment that can come when others don't fulfill our expectations.

Annika and Karen discuss the frustrations that come with competitive friends and how to stay empowered.