{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#FAF June 6th, 2025: Why Am I Still Holding On? Letting Go with Love &amp; Liberation","description":"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\u2014offering 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. \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps: 00:00 \u2013 04:00 \u2728 Wellness Check-In: The importance of naming real feelings, not vague conclusions like \u201cfine\u201d or \u201ctired.\u201d 04:00 \u2013 07:00 \u2764\ufe0f Anonymous Q&amp;amp;A: Confronting suicidality and what \u201cdoing the work\u201d actually means in therapy. 07:00 \u2013 14:00 \ud83e\udde0 Depression vs Burnout: Symptoms, therapy misconceptions, and why alignment with your care team is essential. 14:00 \u2013 20:30 \ud83d\udea8 When to Seek Higher-Level Care: Shifting from books to actual support networks\u2014when therapy alone isn\u2019t enough. 20:30 \u2013 26:30 \ud83c\udf3f Trauma from Toxic Parents: How to navigate estrangement from a mother who has been abusive. 26:30 \u2013 33:30 \ud83d\udd01 Can You Heal in the Same Place You Got Sick?: Why self-care practices must be paired with emotional processing. 33:30 \u2013 39:00 \ud83d\udcac Why You Might Feel Unlovable: Unpacking why some people feel uncomfortable receiving affirmation and empathy. 39:00 \u2013 46:00 \ud83d\udc94 Breakup Grief: Detaching from a three-year situationship and understanding why walking away hurts\u2014even when it\u2019s right. 46:00 \u2013 52:30 \ud83d\udca1 Overwhelm &amp;amp; Regression: What happens when your nervous system defaults to old patterns and how to restore balance. 52:30 \u2013 End \ud83c\udf39 Final Reflections: Loving yourself more fully, stepping away from partial connections, and a closing blessing from Dr. Spirit. 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\/36898100\/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\/36898100"}