Ep 1 | Before: How to Spot Trouble Before It Spots You with Pamela Armitage

In this conversation, Randy King and Pam Armitage discuss the critical importance of setting boundaries for personal safety and self-defense. They explore the nuances of self-awareness, the difference between intuition and anxiety, and the necessity of self-care. The discussion emphasizes that empowerment and prevention start long before any physical response is required, highlighting the need for individuals to understand their triggers and establish healthy boundaries with themselves and others. Personal experiences and practical exercises are shared to illustrate the journey of reclaiming one's sense of safety and self-worth. boundaries, self-defense, prevention, self-awareness, empowerment, intuition, anxiety, personal growth, communication, mental health Takeaways Awareness is a key component of prevention. Setting boundaries starts with oneself. Politeness should not compromise self-protection. Intuition can be distinguished from anxiety through self-awareness. Self-reflection is essential for personal growth. Empowerment in self-defense begins before physical confrontation. Knowledge of red flags enhances personal safety. Practicing saying 'no' is crucial for boundary setting. Self-care is not selfish; it's necessary for helping others. Understanding personal triggers is vital for effective self-defense Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Self-Defense and Personal Journeys 05:27 The Importance of Boundaries in Self-Defense 07:06 Politeness vs. Self-Protection 09:08 Understanding Intuition and Anxiety 11:40 The Role of Self-Awareness in Safety 13:54 Journaling as a Tool for Self-Reflection 16:38 Personal Experiences with Boundary Setting 19:50 Understanding Emotional Abuse and Its Impact 21:51 Setting Boundaries in Relationships 24:37 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries 26:33 Teaching Boundaries to Children 28:08 Empowerment Through Knowledge and Self-Awareness 32:26 Overcoming Freezing Responses in Assertiveness 36:33 The Foundation of Boundaries 37:15 Empowerment and Self-Awareness 37:18 TLSDoutrovideo.mp4 🎙️ Hosted by: Randy King ✂️ Edited by: Randy King Live 🛠️ Production by: Randy King Live & Riverside FM 🎵 Theme Song: Tyrants in Waiting (Edmonton, AB) 🎨 Show Thumbnail: H.M Shahin Arman Shojib 🎤 Voice Over: Ryan Rother boundaries, self-defense, prevention, self-awareness, empowerment, intuition, anxiety, personal growth, communication, mental health