#099: How to Nourish Yourself with Mikaela Reuben

Realizing Boundaries

Mikaela Reuben shares her journey of realizing the importance of boundaries in her personal and professional life. She describes how her boundaries were scattered, leading to self-abandonment and a lack of self-care. Mikaela emphasizes the need for self-compassion during this realization, stating, "Growth is hard, and being a human is hard, especially when you start paying attention" 1. She recounts the moment she hit rock bottom, realizing she was not taking care of herself while caring for others, which led to a profound shift in her approach to self-nourishment 2.

   

Fear of Self-Worth

The fear of asserting self-worth and setting boundaries is a significant challenge for Mikaela. She discusses the deep-rooted fear of rejection and the struggle to ask for what she deserves, often feeling selfish or undeserving 3. Mikaela explains how setting boundaries is directly linked to self-worth, and the emotional turmoil it brings 4. She highlights the importance of self-soothing and acknowledging personal needs, noting, "When you emanate a different vibration, you attract that" 5.

   

Redefining Relationships

Setting and maintaining boundaries has a profound impact on relationships, as Mikaela and Mark Groves discuss. Mark emphasizes the importance of authenticity and accountability, noting that true integrity requires ongoing self-reflection and growth 6. Mikaela reflects on how relationships based on old agreements can become misaligned with one's true self, especially as one awakens to their authentic identity 7. She acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining relationships when boundaries are not present, stating, "The only people who will not like your boundary are the people who benefited from you having none" 6.