{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#FAF March 14th, 2025","description":"In this insightful episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit tackles a wide range of topics centered around mental health, relationships, trauma, and personal growth. She opens with a grounding reflection on resilience and self-care, emphasizing the importance of therapy, breathwork, and holistic wellness. Throughout the episode, she provides in-depth advice on:  Recognizing and managing anxiety and trauma responses Setting healthy boundaries with toxic family members Navigating romantic relationships, including dating lulls and long-term compatibility Understanding attachment styles and their impact on relationships Using therapy as preventative care rather than a crisis tool Handling friendship loss and social isolation How to tell when a relationship is no longer serving you  Listeners engage with real-life questions, from navigating generational trauma to the importance of self-worth in relationships. Dr. Spirit offers powerful insights and practical strategies to heal, grow, and build fulfilling connections. Timestamps:  [00:00:00] \u2013 Opening reflection: The importance of resilience and finding joy in small victories [00:02:00] \u2013 The power of deep breathing and recognizing when your nervous system is dysregulated [00:05:00] \u2013 Engaging in therapy and holistic wellness beyond just talk therapy [00:07:00] \u2013 Dear Spirit: Managing mental wellness when dealing with toxic family members [00:11:00] \u2013 Setting boundaries with elderly loved ones while maintaining respect [00:12:00] \u2013 Navigating dating lulls and assessing compatibility in relationships [00:16:00] \u2013 Avoiding the mistake of treating dating like a marriage [00:17:30] \u2013 Breaking the habit of only going to therapy in times of crisis [00:22:00] \u2013 The importance of preventative mental health care [00:23:00] \u2013 Dealing with friendship loss and feelings of social inadequacy [00:28:00] \u2013 Healing intergenerational trauma and setting clear boundaries in family dynamics [00:35:00] \u2013 Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships [00:47:00] \u2013 Designing a structured relationship plan with your partner [00:53:00] \u2013 How to know when a relationship is no longer for you [00:58:00] \u2013 Managing trauma triggers when people don\u2019t keep their promises [01:06:00] \u2013 Closing thoughts: Prioritizing your mental health and accessing support  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; ","author_name":"#FreeAdviceFriday","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/568220","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35701075\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35701075"}