<p>#276: Have you ever felt like you need to be “fixed” before you can let others in?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Thema Bryant—psychologist, author, minister, and host of the <em>Homecoming</em> podcast—for a soulful conversation on healing relationships, starting with the most important one: your relationship with yourself.</p><p>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.</p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>The balancing act of the healing process</li><li>The hidden risks of self-isolation</li><li>How to spot toxic patterns in romantic relationships</li><li>How emotional dependency can affect your friendships</li><li>How to identify what your relationship patterns for growth</li><li>How faith and mental health support can work together for healing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Dr. Thema on Instagram</a></li><li>Read Dr. Thema’s new book “<a href="https://amzn.to/42zhASz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matters of The Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love</a>”</li><li>Listen to<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/59qdhjnDyxcb02StZi2jtv?si=036e84959fe64d61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Homecoming Podcast hosted by Dr. Thema</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>YNAB | YNAB is a life-changing budgeting app that helps you do what you want with the money you have. Visit<a href="http://www.ynab.com/balanced" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.ynab.com/balanced</a> to get an exclusive three-month trial.</li><li>Nutrafol | Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to<a href="http://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nutrafol.com</a> and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> drinkLMNT.com/balancedles</a> to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.</li><li>Honeylove | Treat yourself to the most comfortable bra on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at<a href="http://honeylove.com/BALANCEDLES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> honeylove.com/BALANCEDLES</a>.</li><li>Hero Bread | Enjoy your favorite breads with fewer net carbs and more fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to<a href="http://hero.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> hero.co</a> and use the code BALANCED at checkout.</li><li>Neuro Gum | If you’re ready for better sleep, head to<a href="http://www.neurogum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.neurogum.com</a> and use code BALANCEDLES for 15% off your first order of Sleep & Recharge melt away mints.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="http://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>