Feeling Lonely? How to Have Real Connection with Dr. Thema Bryant

#276: Have you ever felt like you need to be “fixed” before you can let others in?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Thema Bryant—psychologist, author, minister, and host of the Homecoming podcast—for a soulful conversation on healing relationships, starting with the most important one: your relationship with yourself.

Dr. Bryant shares how self-isolation can hold you back from growth and offers insights on how opening up to others is key to feeling truly healed.

We Also Talk About…

• The balancing act of the healing process
• The hidden risks of self-isolation
• How to spot toxic patterns in romantic relationships
• How emotional dependency can affect your friendships
• How to identify what your relationship patterns for growth
• How faith and mental health support can work together for healing

Resources:

• Check out my new brand Spacious Rituals and get your virtual planner for 2025!
• Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les
• Follow Dr. Thema on Instagram
• Read Dr. Thema’s new book “Matters of The Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love”
• Listen to The Homecoming Podcast hosted by Dr. Thema

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