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

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 CHAPTERS: RESOURCES Check out my new brand http://spaciousrituals.com/ and get your virtual planner for 2025! Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les https://balancedles.substack.com/ Follow Dr. Thema on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/?h... Read Dr. Thema’s new book “Matters of The Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love: https://amzn.to/42zhASz Listen to The Homecoming Podcast hosted by Dr. Thema: https://open.spotify.com/show/59qdhjn... KEEP IN TOUCH WITH BALANCED BLACK GIRL: • Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collection... • Listen to the show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Listen to the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46muBfv... • Subscribe to the BBG Channel    / @shessoluckypod   • Follow on IG:   / balancedles   +   / balancedblackgirlpodcast   • Follow on TikTok @balancedles   / balancedles   • Visit our website at http://balancedblackgirl.com/ SPONSORS: YNAB | YNAB is a life-changing budgeting app that helps you do what you want with the money you have. Visit http://www.ynab.com/balanced to get an exclusive three-month trial. 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 http://nutrafol.com and enter promo code BALANCEDLES. LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to http://drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase. Honeylove | Treat yourself to the most comfortable bra on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at http://honeylove.com/BALANCEDLES Hero Bread | Enjoy your favorite breads with fewer net carbs and more fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to http://hero.co and use the code BALANCED at checkout. Neuro Gum | If you’re ready for better sleep, head to http://www.neurogum.com and use code BALANCEDLES for 15% off your first order of Sleep & Recharge melt away mints.