Ownit! Powercast

Apr 22 2024

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The Own It! Powercast is all about personal growth. It’s about taking time to learn, grow and change, with You in the driver’s seat. Life coach, counselor and teacher Mary Baker will walk you through the necessary ingredients to have great self-confidence, live with purpose and on purpose, and finally start to love your life. This is a show about taking charge of your personal growth, and about taking your fear and turning it into powerful choices that will create sustained changes. Finally understand what’s been in your way all along, and the tools you need to get to where you want to be. So if you’re serious about transforming your relationships with yourself and others, then this is the podcast for you!

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EP251 Finding Safe Relationships Recognizing the Telltale Signs of Healthy Boundaries

Apr 22 2024 30 mins

Welcome to episode 251 where we look for the safe people – and how to recognize them! In this episode we explore the essential role of healthy boundaries and self-awareness in fostering trust and safety within relationships. We discuss how individuals with healthy boundaries maintain a sense of separateness while still fostering connection, emphasizing the importance of understan

EP250 Navigating Toxic Terrain Understanding the Eggshell Creators

Apr 15 2024 29 mins

Welcome to episode 250 where we look at the behaviors that put “eggshells on the floor” in our relationships. In this episode, we talk about the intricate dynamics of relationships impacted by "eggshell creators" – individuals whose behaviors consistently force others to tiptoe around them to avoid conflict or upset. We explore the various manifestations of such behavior, w

EP249 Navigating Emotional Minefields How Childhood Experiences Shape Fear in Relationships

Apr 08 2024 32 mins

Welcome to episode 249 where we look at how interactions in childhood can create fear in our adult relationships. In this episode, we delve into the intricate ways childhood emotional survival strategies shape our adult relationships. From observing parental behavior to adapting to avoid conflict, these learned behaviors often lead us to walk on eggshells in our interactions. The

EP248 Flight or Fight How Childhood Coping Influences Adult Boundaries

Apr 01 2024 28 mins

Welcome to episode 248 where we explore how our brains impact our ability to set boundaries in the moment. In this episode, we explore the impact of childhood coping mechanisms—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—on adult boundary-setting behaviors. The limbic system, our emotional brain, often guides our immediate reactions in boundary-setting situations, stemming from surviva

EP247 Embracing Vulnerability and Intimacy Through Boundaries

Mar 25 2024 29 mins

Welcome to episode 247 where we explore how boundaries in relationships make it safe to be open and connecting. In this episode, we describe the delicate balance of vulnerability within boundaries. We explore how sharing our vulnerabilities can deepen connections, but also discuss the importance of discerning when it's safe to do so. By setting clear boundaries, we create a safe s

EP245: The Path to Healthy Boundaries: Understanding Detachment and Grieving

Mar 19 2024 31 mins

Welcome to episode 245 where we get into the magic of detachment that allows us to have boundaries, and to grieve instead of trying to control. In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of setting boundaries through the lens of detachment and grieving. We explore how detaching from others' emotions, behaviors, and choices is not about indifference, but rather creat

EP246 Brave Boundaries: Tools for Managing Fear in Assertiveness

Mar 18 2024 34 mins

Welcome to episode 246 where we focus on the fears that can keep us from setting healthy limits. In this episode, we dive into the journey – and often a bumpy ride - of navigating discomfort and fear when setting boundaries. We explore the common fears that arise, such as fear of rejection, conflict, or disapproval, and how these fears can be deeply rooted in past experiences.

EP244 Boundaries Mean Freedom: Confronting Our Fear of Letting Go

Mar 04 2024 28 mins

Welcome to episode 244 where we talk about how boundaries and control are two very different things, even if they are often confused. In this episode, we talk about the power of boundaries and the misconceptions that often cloak them as tools of control. We explore how boundaries are not about dictating others' actions but about taking responsibility for our own well-being, choices

EP243 Fear’s Grip: Escaping the Chains of Doubt

Feb 26 2024 24 mins

Welcome to episode 243 where we look at ways fear can rob us of having the life we deserve. In this episode, we confront the insidious nature of fear, which often masquerades as a protector while robbing us of our dreams and aspirations. Fear whispers lies of inadequacy and failure, creating barriers that keep us small and confined within our comfort zones. We explore the personal

EP242: Trusting Your Inner Compass

Feb 19 2024 28 mins

Welcome to episode 242 where we talk about how to tap into your inner wisdom when you need it most. In this episode, we talk about anxiety and how it's not always a bad thing. Sometimes, it's like our inner GPS, trying to tell us something important. When we feel anxious, it could mean there's a conflict between what we think we should do and what our gut feeling is telling us.