In this heartfelt episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit brings radical honesty and soul-nourishing wisdom to listeners dealing with burnout, depression, grief, boundary violations, toxic relationships, and familial trauma. Broadcasting on location with an NFL team, she reminds us of the importance of self-honoring decisions, personalized care, and rest as resistance. Spirit answers anonymous listener questions with compassion and candor—offering healing for those navigating suicidal thoughts, estrangement from abusive parents, codependent partnerships, emotional dysregulation, and attachment issues. The episode ends with a powerful reminder that therapy is a bridge, not the destination, and that the journey toward emotional wellness begins with one brave step.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:00 ✨ Wellness Check-In: The importance of naming real feelings, not vague conclusions like “fine” or “tired.”
04:00 – 07:00 ❤️ Anonymous Q&A: Confronting suicidality and what “doing the work” actually means in therapy.
07:00 – 14:00 🧠 Depression vs Burnout: Symptoms, therapy misconceptions, and why alignment with your care team is essential.
14:00 – 20:30 🚨 When to Seek Higher-Level Care: Shifting from books to actual support networks—when therapy alone isn’t enough.
20:30 – 26:30 🌿 Trauma from Toxic Parents: How to navigate estrangement from a mother who has been abusive.
26:30 – 33:30 🔁 Can You Heal in the Same Place You Got Sick?: Why self-care practices must be paired with emotional processing.
33:30 – 39:00 💬 Why You Might Feel Unlovable: Unpacking why some people feel uncomfortable receiving affirmation and empathy.
39:00 – 46:00 💔 Breakup Grief: Detaching from a three-year situationship and understanding why walking away hurts—even when it’s right.
46:00 – 52:30 💡 Overwhelm & Regression: What happens when your nervous system defaults to old patterns and how to restore balance.
52:30 – End 🌹 Final Reflections: Loving yourself more fully, stepping away from partial connections, and a closing blessing from Dr. Spirit.

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