1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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. ⏱️ Timestamps &amp;amp; Topics [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 &quot;healthy boundary&quot; 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. &amp;nbsp; Follow Dr. Spirit: Instagram: https://instagram.com/talk2spirit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talk2spirit TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talk2spirit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talk2spirit/ &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; #FreeAdviceFriday https://sites.libsyn.com/568220 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36794290/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/36794290