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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In this intimate and powerful episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit creates space for deep soul healing through emotional validation, psychological insight, and spiritual encouragement. She begins by inviting listeners to check in with their bodies and honor their emotional truths. From there, she answers heartfelt listener questions on toxic relationships, emotional detachment, postpartum dynamics, traumatic past partners, and navigating the murky waters of exclusivity in dating. With clarity, compassion, and a touch of humor, Dr. Spirit demystifies topics like burnout, workplace toxicity, parental trauma, and even “soul ties.” This episode is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, offering tools for recovery, grounding, and reclaiming personal power.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – 04:00
✨ Welcome & Emotional Check-In – Dr. Spirit invites listeners to assess their emotional state and connect to their body’s messages.

04:00 – 06:00
❤️ Purpose of the Show & Ways to Participate – Spirit explains how to engage live and how donations help others get mental health services.

06:00 – 14:30
💔 Dear Spirit: Is My Partner a Red Flag? – A listener questions staying in a rekindled relationship with emotionally harmful and concerning dynamics.

14:30 – 22:20
👶 Relationship Shift After Baby – A listener navigates engagement, childbirth, and a partner’s sudden change in family planning.

22:20 – 28:30
🌪️ Surviving Toxic Workplaces – Spirit outlines grounding techniques and stresses the importance of planning your exit strategy from harmful work environments.

28:30 – 36:30
🙅🏽‍♀️ Choosing Singlehood or Avoiding Growth? – A listener argues that relationships hinder growth. Spirit challenges this notion with bold insights.

36:30 – 43:00
🏡 Living Together Before Marriage? – Spirit reframes the question by focusing on compatibility, mutual goals, and intentionality—not just cohabitation.

43:00 – 50:30
🤬 Replaced After Years? – How to manage feelings of rejection and anger when your ex moves on quickly.

50:30 – 58:10
🤝 Exclusive or Nah? – What to consider when dating someone hesitant about commitment, and how to avoid rushing the timeline of emotional compatibility.

58:10 – 01:06:30
🔗 Breaking Soul Ties & Healing Sexual Trauma – A married woman struggles with thoughts of a toxic ex. Spirit gives a deep-dive on rewiring arousal, pattern disruption, and the sacred power of emotional honesty.

01:06:30 – End
💌 Closing Blessings & Resources – Spirit signs off with encouragement, international contact info, and a loving reminder that healing is always possible.

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📋 Episode Summary:
In this emotionally resonant episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit returns from speaking at a UN mental health convening to pour wisdom, clarity, and compassion into her global audience. Covering deeply personal listener letters, she unpacks the real reasons behind relationship confusion, emotional overwhelm, and self-abandonment. With her signature blend of soulful truth and clinical insight, she discusses the difference between burnout and depression, how to process heartbreak without losing yourself, the sacred work of reclaiming your identity post-betrayal, and how to align long-distance love with spiritual and emotional growth. Whether you're navigating communication challenges, decluttering your life, or exploring AI in therapy, this episode delivers therapy for the soul with actionable strategies and unwavering love.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:00 – 04:00 ✨ Welcome Back & UN Reflections – Spirit shares why she missed last week's episode and reflects on her UN speech about global mental health equity.

• 04:00 – 06:30 ❤️ Call for Real Healers – Spirit is hiring and mentoring; she emphasizes authenticity and passion for the healing journey.

• 06:30 – 13:30 💌 FWB or Relationship? – A listener confused about a "friends with benefits" dynamic gets a dose of truth, clarity, and responsibility.

• 13:30 – 15:00 💪 Reclaiming Power in Love – Spirit reminds listeners: stop waiting for others to change—choose yourself.

• 15:00 – 22:20 💔 Separation via Text: Now What? – A wife receives a shocking breakup text at work; Spirit coaches her through immediate steps and long-term strategy.

• 22:20 – 26:30 🧹 Decluttering & Emotional Attachment – Guidance on releasing possessions and the deeper meanings behind "holding on."

• 26:30 – 30:50 🫶 Breakups vs. Self-Abandonment – Choosing to leave someone who can’t meet your needs is hard. Spirit explains how to grieve with grace.

• 30:50 – 36:20 🧠 How to Feel Your Feelings – Spirit breaks down why so many people don’t feel anymore—and how to reconnect with your body.

• 36:20 – 43:50 💞 Long-Distance Love with Intention – How to deepen spiritual, emotional, and romantic intimacy even across the miles.

• 43:50 – 46:40 🛡️ Safe, Secure, Romantic Relationships – Spirit unpacks the difference between safety, security, and consistency in love.

• 46:40 – 51:20 🤖 AI & Therapy? – A thoughtful conversation about the rise of AI in mental health care, including risks, benefits, and the human element.

• 51:20 – 58:20 💬 Different Communication Styles – Not just about words: how trauma and misunderstanding can derail connection.

• 58:20 – 01:04:40 🧍🏽‍♀️ Healing After Betrayal & Finding Yourself Again – Spirit explores the hard truth: losing yourself isn’t just about the partner—it’s about reconnecting to who you’ve always been.

• 01:04:40 – End 🌺 Mother’s Day Love & Closing Blessings – A tender tribute to mothers of all kinds, and reminders for continued mental health advocacy.

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