the social skill you didn't know you needed

The podcast addresses the importance of setting healthy boundaries to avoid feeling overwhelmed and resentful, leading to more fulfilling relationships and life. It distinguishes between porous, rigid, and healthy boundaries, emphasizing that healthy boundaries involve awareness of one's emotional, physical, and mental capacities, coupled with clear communication. Listeners are encouraged to identify their boundaries and implement actions with appropriate consequences. The podcast also explores common responses to boundary setting, such as pushback and defensiveness, and provides strategies for dealing with guilt trips, passive aggression, and manipulation. Ultimately, the podcast advocates for self-care and establishing healthy self-boundaries to promote psychological strength.