<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Sound of Listening: Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming and past events]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/s/events</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9db9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbabf318e-586f-47f2-ad3d-ac51d465d5f1_959x960.jpeg</url><title>The Sound of Listening: Events</title><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/s/events</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:09:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[f.f. kahani]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[thesoundoflistening@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[thesoundoflistening@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[thesoundoflistening@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[thesoundoflistening@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[58% of adults aged 35-44 reported increased chronic illness, rising from 48% in 2019.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us this Sunday for a relaxing and rejuvenating event that will support your body with healing]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/58-of-adults-aged-35-44-reported</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/58-of-adults-aged-35-44-reported</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:44:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nAQ1!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6d62ccf1-fec0-40ec-b6a4-2244595e09c3_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I used to have HS flare-ups every month. It&#8217;s an autoimmune skin condition. </p><p>And I had no idea it could be connected to stress. </p><p>I thought it was exercising, food I ate, lotion, etc.</p><p>Sure, it could have been all of those things. </p><p>But, looking back, it was likely stress too.</p><p>And I underestimated the impact of stress. </p><h2>I actually thought it was valiant to be stressed. </h2><p>It was accomplished. </p><p>It made me feel like I was actually doing something. </p><p>It made me feel productive. In control. In charge. </p><p>I felt like I was living a life that mattered. </p><p>Turns out, I was living a life that was shattering my body. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DV1lHvNATK9/?img_index=1" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4T4J!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6591a3f2-e9bb-4cbc-a10c-160cba9e9cbc_1080x1080.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!4T4J!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6591a3f2-e9bb-4cbc-a10c-160cba9e9cbc_1080x1080.png 848w, 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And I haven't gained it back</div></div><div class="embedded-post-cta-wrapper"><span class="embedded-post-cta">Read more</span></div><div class="embedded-post-meta">2 months ago &#183; 2 likes &#183; 2 comments &#183; fi fyza kahani</div></a></div><p>A huge reason I would overeat is that I was overworking. </p><p>Why was I overworking?</p><p>Because I was stressed about money. </p><p>And the overworking made the stress worse. </p><p>Which made me shop more.</p><p>And eat more. </p><p>It was a never-ending cycle. </p><p>And I had to accept rest. </p><p>I had to accept that rest was a part of life. </p><p>And I couldn&#8217;t manically do do do. </p><h2>In fact, unconscious doing is what got us here.</h2><h2>Conscious non-doing is what will get us out.</h2><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://happytec.space/products/250923-Spring-Equinox-Early-Bird-Pre-Sale&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I'm ready for 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dysregulated and chaotic. </p><p>Our Earth is inflamed. </p><p>And so are our bodies. </p><p>Everything is interconnected. </p><p>We are Earth. </p><p>And since everything is interconnected, you can start <em>ANYWHERE. </em></p><p>So we&#8217;re inviting you to start in your home. </p><p>Join us online, from the sanctuary of your room. </p><p>You&#8217;ll get to experience meditation, sound healing, movement, and spiritual messages from our Earth for these times. </p><p>Lower your stress levels. It&#8217;ll help you live better. </p><p>It&#8217;ll help you problem-solve better. </p><p>You</p><p>Consider joining us. </p><p>For our future Earth, and for your future self. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://happytec.space/products/250923-Spring-Equinox-Early-Bird-Pre-Sale&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Sales end Saturday, March 21st&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://happytec.space/products/250923-Spring-Equinox-Early-Bird-Pre-Sale"><span>Sales end Saturday, March 21st</span></a></p><p>If the price is too high, invite a friend, and you both get 50% off. </p><p>We also have scholarships. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[De-Stress in the Spring Equinox Sanctuary - Bring a friend and you both get 50% off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday, March 22nd at 5pm Eastern on Zoom]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/de-stress-in-the-spring-equinox-sanctuary</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/de-stress-in-the-spring-equinox-sanctuary</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:10:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vqiD!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe6128b81-6015-4e84-84f3-c029a1e3f232_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stress is destroying our communities and making us less resilient, which is affecting our ability to show up in the 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A gentle movement soundscape session with Erica and Lance]]></title><description><![CDATA[$20 sliding scale. Online through Zoom. 6pm to 7:30pm Eastern. Sign up below]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:26:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1671629635112-759620154b9a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw3fHxzb2xzdGljZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NjU3MzI4MDZ8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Has this year been overwhelming and you&#8217;re left feeling exhausted, depleted, drained?</p><p>Have there been messes, uncertainties, and losses that have been too big to bear?</p><p>Are you holding on to resentments, burdens, and overall harshness that you want to tend to and let go of?</p><p>Is your inner light feeling dim and you&#8217;re struggling with how to reignite your inner spark?</p><p>Do you want to soften into a space that is filled with grace?</p><p>Are you needing to feel rested, comforted, nourished, and revitalized?</p><p>Join us for an hour and a half long ceremony where we will honor the Winter Solstice. You&#8217;ll be soothed by the gentle soundscape of ambient guitar, a guided meditation, movement practice, and interactive reflection session.</p></blockquote><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I want to rest in community&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04"><span>I want to rest in community</span></a></p><h2><strong>The Quiet Power of the Solstice</strong></h2><p>The Winter Solstice has been honored across cultures for thousands of years. From candlelit ceremonies to communal feasts, humans have long recognized this moment as both an ending and a beginning. It marks the completion of the Earth&#8217;s slow tilt away from the sun, and the promise that light will return, minute by minute, day by day.</p><p>The Solstice is not simply an astronomical event&#8212;it is a physical and psychological pause. It&#8217;s a chance to listen to ourselves more deeply and with grace. It&#8217;s a space for exhaling after a long year. 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This day serves as a reminder for us to reconnect to our inner spark, so that the fire within can be tended to throughout the remainder of the year.</p><blockquote><p>The ceremony is designed to help you listen within, as well as to hear the wisdom of Mother Nature. When we do this, we can access natural recalibration, renewal, and restoration so that we can go into this next season and year feeling charged. We will honor the Winter Solstice and receive replenishment in mind, body, and spirit.</p><p>In this live session, you&#8217;ll receive soothing through a live soundscape, guided meditation, facilitated movement and reflection session.</p><p>No meditation or movement experience needed &#8212; just openness to receiving. Feel free to bring a journal, a cup of tea, and a candle - if you like.</p><p>Sunday, December 21 &#8226; 6PM Eastern<br>Reserve your spot now</p></blockquote><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I'm longing for stillness&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04"><span>I'm longing for stillness</span></a></p><h3><strong>In a busy world, it is so vital that we take time to pause and reflect</strong></h3><blockquote><p>When we do, we give ourselves and others space and grace. We regain our inner strength, while accessing a softening within. We receive peace and harmony. We learn that we can come back into our true nature and honor our breath, senses, feelings, needs, requests, and reflections. Through this process, we receive  soothing and can give that to others.</p><p>Let&#8217;s embrace the quiet wisdom of the natural world and honor the gentleness within.</p></blockquote><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;I want to cherish life&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://book.stripe.com/3cI3cueGMgls2WJ5PI5Vu04"><span>I want to cherish life</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/let-go-of-the-chaos-soothing-with/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="directMessage button" data-attrs="{&quot;userId&quot;:3806990,&quot;userName&quot;:&quot;fi fyza kahani&quot;,&quot;canDm&quot;:null,&quot;dmUpgradeOptions&quot;:null,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}" data-component-name="DirectMessageToDOM"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Boundaries, Your way - A FREE Movement Workshop with Erica Leib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm Eastern on Zoom. Camera optional!]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:29:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cs3r!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F18b7a881-fa50-4a76-abfd-87b9507ac2f2_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No two people will have the same boundaries. </p><p>No two people will express their boundaries the same way. </p><p>Some people choose silence as a boundary. </p><p>Others choose to talk it through. </p><p>There are many ways to get your thoughts out without alienating your loved ones. </p><p>You can have internal harmony without having walls. </p><p>That&#8217;s what we&#8217;re going to discuss on Tuesday.</p><p><br>Join us for a free 1-hour dance therapy and somatic movement class that helps you explore emotional boundaries through embodied awareness.</p><p>In this live session, you&#8217;ll learn how to:<br>&#8226; Release tension and people-pleasing patterns<br>&#8226; Move from &#8220;I don&#8217;t know&#8221; to &#8220;I feel clear&#8221;<br>&#8226; Express <em><strong>your</strong></em> truth through mindful movement</p><p>This class is perfect for anyone seeking to understand how boundaries can benefit them. </p><p>If you&#8217;ve ever been confused about how to maintain a relationship while also maintaining your sanity, please consider joining us. </p><p><br>No dance experience needed &#8212; just curiosity and a willingness to move.</p><p>Free registration required.<br>November 18th &#8226; 6PM Eastern<br>Reserve your spot now</p><p class="button-wrapper" 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stress. <a href="https://www.rbhi.net/the-impact-of-ignoring-boundaries-on-mental-health?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Restorative Behavioral Health, Inc.&#8482;+1</a></p></li><li><p>Lower self-esteem and poorer relational outcomes: Research shows weak boundaries correlate with lower self-esteem and less social support. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02762366231158274?utm_source=chatgpt.com">SAGE Journals</a></p></li><li><p>Compromised health-care behaviours: If one is always putting others first or ignoring their own limits, self-care gets neglected, raising risk for physical illness.</p></li><li><p>Feelings of violation or resentment: Boundaries aren&#8217;t set &#8594; others may cross them &#8594; you feel resentful, powerless, unsafe. This emotional toll translates to physiological stress.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg 848w, 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relationships: Boundaries promote clarity and respect, which supports sustainable relational health rather than cycles of resentment or codependence.</p></li><li><p>Better health behaviours: Because you&#8217;re less likely to sacrifice your health (exercise, food, rest) for others or for work, if you protect your limits.</p></li><li><p>Resilience: When you have a clear sense of your boundaries, you can recover more quickly from stressors because you haven&#8217;t depleted yourself.</p></li></ul><h3>Boundaries are one of the most powerful tools we have for staying healthy, but they&#8217;re easy to overlook.</h3><p>They connect the way we feel, the way we move, and the way we relate to others. When our boundaries are clear, we sleep better, handle stress more easily, and show up with more energy. When they&#8217;re not, we start to feel tired, anxious, or pulled in too many directions.</p><p>In this session, we&#8217;ll use dance and movement to explore what boundaries feel like in the body. Through simple guided exercises, you&#8217;ll learn to notice where your limits are, express them physically, and release what&#8217;s been weighing you down.</p><p>You can discover your boundaries your way. </p><h3>This isn&#8217;t about saying no to everything. It&#8217;s about listening to yourself more closely and letting your body show you what feels right.</h3><p>The body often knows long before the mind catches up. When we move, breathe, and pay attention together, that inner clarity gets stronger.</p><p>We invite you to come as you are. </p><h1>Let your inner wisdom lead the way.</h1><p>You don&#8217;t have to listen to other people&#8217;s voices on how to show up in the world. </p><p>This space can help you connect with yourself so you can show up in harmony with yourself and the outside world. </p><p>Inner and outer conflict reveals what needs to be worked on and what needs to be healed. </p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/boundaries-dance-workshop&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Move towards yourself&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/boundaries-dance-workshop"><span>Move towards yourself</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Share&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Share</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/your-boundaries-your-way-a-free-movement/comments"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gain Confidence with Boundaries - A FREE Dance Workshop with Erica Leib]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, November 18th at 6pm Eastern on Zoom. Camera optional!]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/gain-confidence-with-boundaries-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/gain-confidence-with-boundaries-a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:00:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if your body could teach you where your boundaries begin?<br>Join us for a free 1-hour dance therapy and somatic movement class that helps you explore emotional boundaries through embodied awareness.</p><p>In this live session, you&#8217;ll learn how to:<br>&#8226; Release tension and people-pleasing patterns<br>&#8226; Move from &#8220;I don&#8217;t know&#8221; to &#8220;I feel clear&#8221;<br>&#8226; Express your truth through mindful movement</p><p>This class is perfect for anyone seeking healing through movement, somatic boundary work, or emotional freedom.<br>No dance experience needed &#8212; just curiosity and a willingness to move.</p><p>Free registration required.<br>November 18th &#8226; 6PM Eastern<br>Reserve your spot now</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FqLH!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9cf7a5a8-eb9e-4702-9146-2aba33fa4085_72x72.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FqLH!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9cf7a5a8-eb9e-4702-9146-2aba33fa4085_72x72.png 424w, 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href="https://www.rbhi.net/the-impact-of-ignoring-boundaries-on-mental-health?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Restorative Behavioral Health, Inc.&#8482;+1</a></p></li><li><p>Lower self-esteem and poorer relational outcomes: Research shows weak boundaries correlate with lower self-esteem and less social support. <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02762366231158274?utm_source=chatgpt.com">SAGE Journals</a></p></li><li><p>Compromised health-care behaviours: If one is always putting others first or ignoring their own limits, self-care gets neglected, raising risk for physical illness.</p></li><li><p>Feelings of violation or resentment: Boundaries aren&#8217;t set &#8594; others may cross them &#8594; you feel resentful, powerless, unsafe. This emotional toll translates to physiological stress.</p></li></ul><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6qrG!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb4896565-0c37-46fc-978b-c60f5b2f391a_3024x4032.jpeg 848w, 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relationships: Boundaries promote clarity and respect, which supports sustainable relational health rather than cycles of resentment or codependence.</p></li><li><p>Better health behaviours: Because you&#8217;re less likely to sacrifice your health (exercise, food, rest) for others or for work, if you protect your limits.</p></li><li><p>Resilience: When you have a clear sense of your boundaries, you can recover more quickly from stressors because you haven&#8217;t depleted yourself.</p></li></ul><h3>Boundaries are one of the most powerful tools we have for staying healthy, but they&#8217;re easy to overlook.</h3><p>They connect the way we feel, the way we move, and the way we relate to others. When our boundaries are clear, we sleep better, handle stress more easily, and show up with more energy. When they&#8217;re not, we start to feel tired, anxious, or pulled in too many directions.</p><p>In this session, we&#8217;ll use dance and movement to explore what boundaries feel like in the body. Through simple guided exercises, you&#8217;ll learn to notice where your limits are, express them physically, and release what&#8217;s been weighing you down.</p><h3>This isn&#8217;t about saying no to everything. It&#8217;s about listening to yourself more closely and letting your body show you what feels right.</h3><p>The body often knows long before the mind catches up. When we move, breathe, and pay attention together, that inner clarity gets stronger.</p><p>We invite you to come as you are. </p><h1>Let your body lead.</h1><p>Feel where your space begins and ends. Move into it. Mark it. Practice saying no and yes in ways that feel natural and grounded.</p><p>You&#8217;ll leave with a deeper sense of your own boundaries and feel clear, calm, and alive in your body.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/boundaries-dance-workshop&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Dance with Us&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/boundaries-dance-workshop"><span>Dance with Us</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOMORROW: Healing Political Despair Online Gathering - Wed, 9/17/25 at 7pm Eastern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please join us]]></description><link>https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/tomorrow-healing-political-despair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://thesoundoflistening.substack.com/p/tomorrow-healing-political-despair</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[fi fyza kahani]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:04:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iCuz!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F63af7f55-f44d-42ca-b240-6ba1854b2188_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>This year has been a dizzying, despairing ride into the unknown. Some call it the Great Chaos.</p><p>There will be a combination of activities, from art therapy to discussions, to Reiki, and beyond.</p><p>The aim is to create safety and connection.</p><h3><a href="https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/healing-political-despair">Please sign up here</a></h3></blockquote><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://tidycal.com/ffkahani/healing-political-despair" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iCuz!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F63af7f55-f44d-42ca-b240-6ba1854b2188_1080x1350.png 424w, 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Some call it the Great Chaos. </p><p>I&#8217;d like to host a live Zoom meeting next week. I&#8217;ve asked a few people to co-host with me. </p><p>There will be a combination of activities, from art therapy to discussions, to Reiki, and beyond.</p><p>The aim is to create safety and connection. </p><p>If you&#8217;re interested, could you please vote below?</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gOhF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff65e54d3-45f6-4290-ac08-d8e7493b619e_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!gOhF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff65e54d3-45f6-4290-ac08-d8e7493b619e_1080x1350.png 424w, 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