In this raw and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Meghan Riordan Jarvis—a seasoned grief therapist who faced her greatest challenge when grief shattered her own life. After losing both parents, Meghan’s journey through PTSD, spiritual disconnection, and eventual healing reveals profound truths about trauma, intuition, and the unseen threads that bind us to those we’ve lost. Together, we explore how grief rewires the brain, why childhood wounds resurface in loss, and the mysterious signs that whisper, “You’re not alone.” If you’ve ever felt crushed by loss or questioned how to find light in the darkness, this conversation is a lifeline.

00:00 Intro

01:09 Meet Meghan Riordan Jarvis: A Journey Through Grief

03:24 The Role of Trauma in Grief Therapy

06:57 Personal Stories of Loss and Healing

09:24 Understanding Grief and Energy

17:27 The Impact of Childhood and Social Connections on Grief

24:57 Spirituality and Religion in the Healing Process

29:43 Recognizing Spiritual Connections

30:21 A Mother's Influence and Spirituality

31:15 Exploring Spiritual Beliefs

32:27 Signs and Symbols from Beyond

40:00 The Grief Mentor Method

49:36 Personalized Grief Practices

51:24 Conclusion and Resources

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Today, I sit down with Dr. Courtney Tracy (aka The Truth Doctor)—a USC-trained psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and survivor of borderline personality disorder (BPD)—to uncover how our unconscious mind shapes reality. Courtney’s raw journey from addiction, stigma, and self-destruction to healing, empowerment, and human-first living will leave you inspired. We dive into her groundbreaking book Your Unconscious Is Showing, dismantle myths about BPD, and explore how spirituality and science collide to reclaim control over our minds.

00:00 Introducing Dr. Courtney Tracy & BPD Stigma

00:39 Welcome & Courtney’s Mental Health Journey

01:10 From Addiction to Healing: A 20-Year Relationship Story

05:30 Defining Unconscious, Subconscious & Conscious Mind

10:15 “Human First” Philosophy: Beyond Labels

15:46 Borderline Personality Disorder: Myths vs. Reality

20:40 Somatic, Cognitive & Psychoanalytic Unconscious Explained

25:15 How Trauma Shapes Our Unconscious Reactions

30:00 Breaking Cycles: Spirituality, Buddhism & BPD Healing

35:37 The 12-Step Model for Conscious Living

40:00 Navigating a World of Projected Unconsciousness

44:00 How to Find Courtney & Her Book

47:00 Closing: The Power of Radical Self-Awareness

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🌐 Website & Free Resources: TheTruthDoctor.com

📱 Social Media: @the.truth.doctor

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This week, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr. Stephanie Dowrick—author, spiritual guide, and psychotherapist—to dismantle the myth that anxiety defines who you are. In this soul-deep conversation, we explore how spirituality and psychology intertwine to heal, why Your Name Is Not Anxious, and practical ways to reclaim your wholeness.

TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW

00:00 Anxiety: Experience vs. Identity

00:39 Welcome & Dr. Dowrick’s Spiritual Journey

01:55 The Power of Storytelling & Psychosynthesis

05:30 Challenging Anxiety as Identity

10:15 Trust as Spiritual Inheritance

15:46 Instinct vs. Intuition: Survival vs. Discernment

20:40 Calming the Body, Awakening the Mind

25:15 Belief vs. Trust: Breaking Free from Dogma

30:00 Reclaiming Wholeness Through Spiritual Work

35:37 Resources: Books, Community, and Healing

36:19 Closing: The Joy of Spiritual Connection

LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. STEPHANIE DOWRICK

📖 Your Name Is Not Anxious: St. Martin’s Press

🌐 Website & Newsletter: stephaniedowrick.com

📚 Seeking the Sacred & Other Works: Explore Here

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