062 Needs and Boundaries in Relationships

062 Needs and Boundaries in Relationships

Author: Clare Dimond November 3, 2025 Duration: 23:46

This month, we’re talking about needs and boundaries, and we’re offering the roadmap to navigate all our different types of relationships.

We’re going to explore what makes relationships complex in the first place, and what happens when we feel that our psychological existence is under threat. Then we are going to discover how to create relationships that foster self-inquiry, and thrive on the clarity of desires and healthy boundaries. 

What is Covered: 

-How all relationships are influenced by our conditioned beliefs

-The difference between the absolute, the relative and the illusory world

-How desperation in relationships creates distorted perceptions

-Why seeking validation from others is a futile effort 

-How clear boundaries can enhance relationship dynamics

-Fostering relationships as a gift that serves as a mirror for self-discovery

-How understanding our needs and wants can transform our interactions

-Why we need to be very specific in communicating our desires

-How to engage in healthy relationships that help our personal growth

Resources:

-Learn more about me and my work at https://claredimond.simplero.com/ 

-Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/claredimondreal 

-Let’s connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-dimond-b533007/ 

-Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clare_v_dimond/


There's a quiet sense many of us carry, a feeling that the constant chase for better strategies in work, health, and life is missing the point. Superpowered Mind with Clare Dimond speaks directly to that intuition. Hosted by Clare Dimond, this podcast moves beyond the usual self-improishment advice to explore a foundational shift in how we experience thought itself. It’s for anyone who suspects that real peace and clarity aren't another hack away, but emerge from a different understanding of our own minds. Conversations here aren't about adding more techniques to your routine; they gently point you toward the innate resilience and well-being that get obscured by stress and overthinking. Whether you're navigating business decisions, personal fitness goals, or mental quietude, this podcast offers a space to consider how a change in perspective alters everything. You'll find episodes that feel like a series of quiet revelations, stripping away complexity to reveal the simplicity of a mind operating freely, without the struggle we so often assume is mandatory. It’s an invitation to stop seeking a superpower and to start recognizing the one you’ve always had.
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