Episode 1 My girlfriend the artist

Welcome to Episode 1 of "My Girlfriend the Artist" where I collaborate with my friend, Sarah Gardner, about everything art and life! Our life journies help inform our art through meaningful conversation and it is our hope that you find some inspiration, hope or empowerment by watching!
Today we are talking about personal boundaries.
“Boundaries are the first priority - this is being true to yourself; instead of letting your values be compromised for others’ love or approval, boundaries are a challenge to you to love yourself, value yourself. There can be no generosity without boundaries.” - Brené Brown
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[@janaclinardharris]

Super to listen to ladies!!! Can't wait for more!

[@chriskarpiak]

Thanks so much for taking time to drop in, Jana! See you in September!

[@sharonw2008]

Love this ❤ looking forward to the next one xx

[@chriskarpiak]

Thank you, Sharon! Episode 2 airs in a month.

[@riamaas]

great result, looking forward to the next

[@chriskarpiak]

Thank you, Ria!

[@karencunningham111]

Great chat & art journaling Chris & Sarah, look forward to the next one 😊

[@chriskarpiak]

Thanks, Karen! Stay tuned for the next one In September!

[@riamaas]

looking forward to it

[@louisemnc]

Thank you both so much for sharing!

[@chriskarpiak]

And thank YOU for making time to stop by!

[@juliehouck6154]

loved this so much! So true about people pleasing!! When we finally put a boundary to no longer please everyone and include pleasing ourselves , it is a change and no one likes it! So interesting. I was taught that it was selfish to do what I want. YEAH to setting healthy boundaries!!

[@chriskarpiak]

Yes, it's a game changer. But hard to re-set those old patterns we were taught. Ya to setting healthy boundaries is right!

[@greyfeather7857]

Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻

[@juliebishop6898]

Canning some green beans while I wait! I love Brene Brown ;)

[@chriskarpiak]

So perfect! Have fun!

[@ruthstamp6340]

Love the laughs at the end!🥰

[@iHanna]

Came here from Sarah so I'm new to your channel. Had to listen to the talk twice but was so curious of how your page turned out. It's really cool!

[@chriskarpiak]

Aww, thanks Hannah! So nice of you to pop by. I follow you and particpated in your wonderful postcard exchange last year!

[@ruthstamp6340]

Still getting better at being proactive in my communication around Boundaries instead of making do and being reactive

[@chriskarpiak]

Ir's certainly a process!

[@geneengranger549]

Thank you Chris and Sarah! This really resonated with me right now for several reasons and is a good reminder we have to protect ourselves. I miss you both on Wanderlust so hope to see you next year??

[@chriskarpiak]

I'm so glad it resonated with you, Geneen. Yes, it's always good to have a reminder, isn't it? We miss Wanderlust and would love to be chosen again! Here's hoping.

[@ellenwilliams6406]

This was great! I think we all needed this reminder. And I think it gets easier with age to set and keep our boundaries which is kind of sad since we needed that when we were younger, too. I feel like anyone who doesn’t accept my boundaries doesn’t really care about me.

[@chriskarpiak]

Exactly, Ellen. You're right, if only we had this kind of empowerment when we were younger.

[@AutumnMoonArt]

Thank you 😊 Connecting my values to the need for boundaries really helps. More so than the need for self-care. There’s something grounding and so core about values and the thought that they’re compromised helps me to stand firm. Great spread too 😀🌸

[@chriskarpiak]

Absolutely, Autumn.

[@Nicole-ku8gv]

I don’t feel I struggle with boundaries with friends but I do professionally. However, I am getting better!

[@chriskarpiak]

Yes, it's a practiced process!

[@riamaas]

i'm 70 years old and very good in keeping my bounderies, but it takes a lot of energy because there are always people asking for something i don't want to give (women should be nice and helpful and mothers should be even more nice)

[@chriskarpiak]

You've figured it out, Ria, good for you. Thanks for sharing.