You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. 💭In this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb & Michelle, we’re diving into how to protect your peace by picking your battles, knowing your triggers, setting boundaries, and loving people from afar.We continue our conversation on navigating disrespect and difficult interactions by strengthening your discernment muscle. Barb and Michelle share personal stories, practical tools, and compassionate strategies to help you manage conflict without losing your inner calm.💬 In this episode:<ul><li>Barb opens up about lessons learned when she was triggered and crossed her own boundaries after divorce—and how she now practices loving people from afar.</li><li>Michelle shares her mindset shift from being hard on herself for mistakes to embracing life as a laboratory for growth and learning.</li></ul>✨ Episode Highlights<ul><li>Don’t test yourself: Keep honoring your boundaries, even when you feel confident in your healing. Boundaries are meant to protect your peace.</li><li>Develop a relationship with yourself: Balance compassion and accountability. Love yourself enough to grow through the hard things.</li><li>Pick your battles: Be wise about what deserves your time, energy, and attention—you don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.</li><li>Know your triggers: Be aware of the areas where you’re vulnerable and communicate boundaries to protect your peace.</li></ul>From recognizing your triggers to communicating with intention, this episode will help you preserve your mental health, stay rooted in your values, and engage only in the battles that truly matter.📖 Michelle’s new book — Dear Friend — is now available for pre-order!Filled with 365 reflections, it’s your daily companion for cultivating self-love, clarity, and inner peace.👉 <a href="https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg" rel="nofollow">Pre-order your copy here</a>: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg</a>💛 Episode Topics:<ul><li>Outer peace begins with inner peace</li><li>Knowing is this worth your time, energy, and efforts</li><li>Setting and Maintaining boundaries </li><li>Loving people from afar</li><li>The power of pausing before reacting</li></ul>💬 We’d love to hear from you! What insight or moment resonated most with you in this episode? Share in the comments—we truly read every one.📅 Subscribe & Join Us Next Tuesday for another heartfelt episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle! 💕Today’s Episode Sponsor:“Cozify” your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.We’ve been updating our own spaces with Wayfair and love their wide selection, affordable prices, and free, easy delivery. From small touches to complete room makeovers, they have everything you need to create a home that feels just right.✨ Start browsing and get inspired at Wayfair.com🎙️ Host by:<ul><li>https://www.instagram.com/peaceful_barb/</li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/michellemaros/</a></li></ul>Join our community⬇️YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeHappensThePodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifehappensthepodcast/Substack: https://lifehappensthepodcast.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifehappensthepodcastListen to our podcast anywhere→ https://michellemaros.com/podcast/ 🎙️ New episodes of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle are released every Tuesday✨ Pre-order Dear Friend to receive daily doses of clarity, hope, and heartfelt encouragement.💌 <a href="https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/3Us9eqg</a>🔖 Hashtags:#Disrespect #NavigatingDisrespect #Triggers #HealthyRelationships #Boundaries Our Sponsors: * Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code LIFEHAPPENS for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com * Check out Moon & Skin and use my code LIFEHAPPENS for a great deal: https://moonandskin.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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