#FAF June 6th, 2025: Why Am I Still Holding On? Letting Go with Love & Liberation
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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...
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#FAF May 30th, 2025: Healing Isn't a Performance... The Boundary, the Breakdown, and the Breakthrough
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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...
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#FAF May 23rd, 2025: Triggered, Trapped, and Transformed: Decoding the Signals of Your Soul
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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: ...
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#FAF May 16th, 2025: Let That Man Go! Boundaries, Burnout & the Power of You
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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,...
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#FAF May 9th, 2025: Healing Out Loud (Love Lessons, Life Clarity & Soulful Truths)
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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...
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#FAF April 18th, 2025: When Your Body Says ‘Enough’
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📋 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit invites listeners into a deeply healing space where soulful guidance meets practical psychology. Tackling topics from burnout and emotional exhaustion to setting healthy boundaries and navigating the complexities of modern relationships, she weaves cultural wisdom with clinical expertise. You’ll hear answers to raw listener questions about long-distance love, psychotic breaks, family conflict, parenting through adolescence, and healing from heartbreak. Spirit also addresses how to live authentically, honor your...
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#FAF April 11th, 2025: Burnout, Boundaries & Breakups: Soulful Healing Starts Here
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In this powerful soul-to-soul session, Dr. Spirit returns with love, wisdom, and practical healing tools to help listeners navigate the highs and lows of life. From anxiety in therapy to dating at 66, dealing with difficult co-workers, and confronting perfectionism, this episode meets you wherever you are on your mental wellness journey. With heartfelt listener Q&As, Spirit guides the audience through burnout, identity, love, communication, and internalized pride—all while encouraging deeper self-awareness and radical self-care. If you’ve ever struggled to feel like yourself, feared...
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#FAF April 4th, 2025
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In this transformative episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit guides listeners through the complexities of emotional healing with deep empathy and clinical insight. She answers real-time questions about anxious attachment, people-pleasing, choosing emotionally unavailable partners, and how to know when you’re ready for love. With compassion and clarity, Spirit teaches how to turn inward, honor your boundaries, and disrupt destructive relationship cycles. From healing therapeutic breakups to navigating grief, breakups, and trauma, this episode offers grounded advice, raw truths, and a...
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#FAF March 28th, 2025
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In this heartfelt episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit offers deep soul-level healing and practical advice for managing burnout, overcoming depression, navigating cultural identity, setting boundaries, and healing from breakups. She passionately reminds listeners to check in with their bodies, not just their thoughts, and highlights the importance of rest, discernment, and self-honoring decisions. Whether you’re struggling with friendship conflicts, first-time heartbreak, or figuring out how to communicate better—this episode brings therapy to your soul with actionable insights and...
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#FAF March 21st, 2025
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📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit welcomes listeners into a vulnerable and transformative space of growth, healing, and self-discovery. She opens with a grounding conversation about how we label our emotions and encourages a deeper awareness of what we're truly feeling. Through heartfelt listener questions, Dr. Spirit explores the complexities of emotional boundaries, the pain of betrayal, and how to process life-changing experiences like therapy “hangovers.” She dives into what it means to live alone for the first time...
info_outline[00:00:00] Introduction
- Welcome to Free Advice Friday
- Broadcasting from the wellness center
- Commitment to the audience despite a busy schedule
[00:01:00] Emotional Check-In
- Feeling "taxed" and acknowledging global challenges
- Shoutout to mental health professionals in low-resource and war-torn areas
- Encouraging listeners to check in with their own feelings
[00:04:00] Managing Heavy Emotions
- Recognizing and understanding depression, anxiety, irritation, and isolation
- Connecting feelings with their root causes
Listener Q&A
[00:06:00] Burnout and Exhaustion
- Listener expresses burnout and exhaustion
- Dr. Spirit explains the difference between exhaustion and burnout
- Tips for setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care
- The role of therapy in recovery
[00:13:15] Handling Grief
- Veronica shares the recent loss of her mother
- Guidance on "wound care" and taking small steps toward healing
- Considering therapy for additional support
[00:20:10] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
- New beauty entrepreneur struggling with self-doubt
- Emphasizing authenticity and using personal experiences to connect with clients
- Encouragement to build self-confidence
[00:27:00] Starting a Mental Health Organization
- Mental health professional asks about trauma-focused vs. general mental health services
- Dr. Spirit advises on aligning services with community understanding
- Avoiding limiting potential reach by broadening the approach
[00:32:15] Triggers vs. Self-Sabotage in Relationships
- How to differentiate between responding to triggers and self-sabotaging behavior
- Identifying emotions and healing underlying wounds
[00:38:00] Chronic Nail Biting
- Addressing lifelong habits of finger-picking and nail-biting
- Exploring the behavior as a coping mechanism for deeper emotional issues
- Importance of understanding and healing the root cause
[00:44:50] Navigating Breakups and Reconciliation
- Listener struggling with relationship boundaries after a breakup
- Emphasis on resolving underlying relationship issues
- Importance of healthy communication and therapy
[00:52:00] Advice for Junior Counseling Psychologists
- Tips for managing feelings of helplessness and anxiety with clients
- Focusing on the client instead of self-critique
- The value of mentorship and professional development
[01:00:00] Closing Remarks
- Message of hope and resilience
- The importance of accessing tools and community support to thrive
- Encouraging listeners to support children's mental health and leave a positive legacy
[01:03:35] Final Words
- Contact information for T2S Enterprises
- Reminding listeners of their worth and the power of community support
- Promise to return for next week's episode
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