{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#FAF February 20th, 2025: Why You Keep Choosing the Familiar Pain.. Healing, Boundaries, and Real Self-Care","description":"\ud83d\udccb Episode Summary: In this soul-stirring episode of #FreeAdviceFriday, Dr. Spirit dives deep into what it means to actually feel your feelings, connect to your body\u2019s wisdom, and break free from cycles of self-sabotage. She takes live questions from listeners on topics ranging from people-pleasing, choosing unhealthy relationships, and struggling to accept appreciation \u2014 to finding the right therapist, navigating professional burnout, and supporting emotionally withdrawn children. Packed with wisdom, warmth, and truth, this is the kind of episode that gently calls you in, holds up a mirror, and offers you tools to begin again \u2014 on purpose. &amp;nbsp; \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps:   \ud83e\uddd8 00:00 \u2013 Deep breathing as a diagnostic tool for emotional overload   \ud83d\udc93 02:00 \u2013 What feelings really are and why we ignore them   \ud83d\udea8 04:20 \u2013 Survival mode vs. thriving: the cost of putting others first   \ud83d\udce3 05:00 \u2013 Welcome to Free Advice Friday + how the platform works   \ud83d\ude34 07:30 \u2013 Dr. Spirit shares how she\u2019s really feeling: the importance of rest over sleep   \ud83d\udc94 09:30 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cHow do I stop self-betraying to keep the peace?\u201d   \ud83e\udde0 15:30 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cIs this therapist a good fit for me?\u201d   \ud83d\udc98 20:15 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cWhy do I keep attracting narcissistic men?\u201d   \ud83d\ude30 25:45 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cI was just diagnosed with ADHD &amp;amp; PDA \u2014 I\u2019m overwhelmed\u201d   \ud83e\uddd1\ud83c\udffe\u200d\ud83e\udd1d\u200d\ud83e\uddd1\ud83c\udfff 33:00 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cAs a Black man, where do I start my healing journey?\u201d   \ud83d\udc76\ud83c\udffd 35:00 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cHow do I help teens who emotionally shut down?\u201d   \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd 41:45 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cWhy can\u2019t I accept appreciation from others?\u201d   \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f 48:00 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cWhat do I do when life just keeps falling apart?\u201d   \ud83d\udd17 53:00 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between attachment and alignment?\u201d   \ud83e\udde9 59:45 \u2013 Listener Q: \u201cHow do I actually start reframing negative thoughts?\u201d   \ud83c\udf31 1:05:00 \u2013 Final thoughts: Stop DIY healing, build community, and get the support you deserve   &amp;nbsp; Follow Dr. Spirit: Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/talk2spirit   Facebook:&amp;nbsp;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\/37104465\/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\/37104465"}