Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I am going to talk about boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space. It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Boundaries are an important part of a healthy bond, as I discussed in a recent podcast and blog. We all have our own unique needs for “space”, and need to be able to communicate where we are and what we need to our loved ones, including our friends. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-setting-enforcing-boundaries-with-friends OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/drleaf. -Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! -Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:40 Why it is okay to ask friends for space 2:30 Why boundaries are important 6:18, 11:00 What happens in the brain & body when we don’t put up boundaries 9:00 Why we need to listen to the warning signals our mind, brain & body send us 12:30, 15:30, 22:10 How to ask a friend for space -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.