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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This week on #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit invites listeners to shed their emotional armor and get real about the inner work. From misunderstood boundaries and emotional burnout in marriage 💔, to rekindling romantic connection through chemistry and compatibility 💞, this episode dives deep into how our mental health patterns shape every interaction we have — especially with ourselves.

Whether it’s navigating grief 🕊️, procrastination 🐌, or reclaiming joy after years of numbness 🤖, Spirit doesn't just give answers — she helps listeners find their truth beneath the question.

🔐 This isn’t therapy… but it’s therapy therapy.

• [00:00:00] 🧘‍♀️ Emotional Check-In: “What are you feeling, and where are you feeling it?”

• [00:03:00] 💬 Ask Me Anything: Boundaries, anonymous questions, and the safe space created over 9 years.

• [00:06:00] 🧱 Setting Boundaries: The real reason your "healthy boundary" leads to emotional messes.

• [00:14:00] 🔊 “Why Do I Always Raise My Voice?”: Unpacking emotional escalation and the illusion of control.

• [00:18:00] 💍 Marriage or Mismatch?: When numbness, not love, takes up space in your relationship.

• [00:25:00] ❤️ Attachment Styles in Love: Why dismissive, avoidant, and anxious types aren’t dealbreakers — trauma is.

• [00:32:00] 🧠 Chemistry vs Compatibility: Can you train your brain to fall in love?

• [00:37:00] 🧪 Relationship Burnout: How hormones affect your feelings of love (and how to reignite them).

• [00:44:00] ⌛ Procrastination Problems: The science behind waiting until the last minute.

• [00:49:00] 💔 The Relationship Gap: Why 7 years of singleness isn’t the issue — it's clarity.

• [00:55:00] 🕯️ Grieving and Growing: The power of therapy for loss, transformation, and restoration.

• [01:01:00] 💖 Loving You Better: Final thoughts on self-love, advocacy, and leaving the world better for our children.

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In this vulnerable, truth-filled session of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit takes listeners on a healing journey through personal triggers, emotional trauma, and the misunderstood nature of feelings as messages from the soul. Answering a variety of listener-submitted questions, she decodes difficult relational dynamics, cultural clashes, childhood trauma, and even the mystery of chronic pain. With loving candor and spiritual clarity, she lays out a blueprint for reclaiming mental wellness—starting with honoring your emotional intelligence and investing in healing.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• [00:00–03:00] 🎧 Opening Check-in

  • Weekly grounding space for mental health

  • Emotions as essential signals

  [03:00–06:00] 🧭 Feelings vs. Thoughts vs. Behavior

  • Why feelings are the gateway to truth

  • Emotional IQ and survival instincts

  [06:00–13:30] ❤️‍🩹 Reconnecting With An Estranged Father

  • Letter from listener struggling to rebuild relationship

  • Cost of presence, motivation to heal

  [13:30–20:00] 🚪 Triggered by Feeling Trapped

  • Childhood trauma’s lingering grip

  • The difference between then and now

  [20:00–26:30] 🌡️ Can Trauma Cause Chronic Pain?

  • Mind-body connection explained

  • Modalities like TFCBT & somatic therapies

  [26:30–33:30] 🧠 Fear vs. Realism

  • Breaking down fear as a biological tool

  • How anxious thoughts hijack clarity

  [33:30–42:00] 🚫 Navigating Toxic Parental Dynamics

  • When abuse masks as family obligation

  • Building legacy by protecting your peace

  [42:00–49:30] 🏫 Homeschooling & Mental Health

  • When school becomes a trigger

  • How to listen to what your child’s body is saying

  [49:30–56:00] 🚫 Can Narcissists Truly Change?

  • The brutal truth about narcissistic personality disorder

  • “Not yet” as a space for future healing science

  [56:00–01:00:00] 🚩 Healthy Relationships vs. Red Flags

  • A quick and powerful guide to relational clarity

  [01:00:00–End] 🎁 Announcement: 150 Free Therapy Sessions

  • New pro bono therapy opportunity from T2S C.A.R.E.S.

  • Men’s support group launching globally

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