Loneliness is more than a passing emotion—it’s a silent epidemic with real consequences for your physical and mental health. In this episode, I go deep into my painful experience with loneliness and how I’m resolving it.

I share some science behind how loneliness is a silent killer and how deeply it impacts your immune system, cardiovascular system, cognitive resiliency and overall health. More importantly, I guide you through a reflective process to uncover the root causes of your loneliness—whether it’s social disconnection, emotional isolation, negative patterns or something else. You'll leave with practical, compassionate steps you can take TODAY to build more human connections and create a deeper sense of belonging, starting from within. You deserve to feel seen, heard, and connected.

Chalene Johnson video about making friends when you’re older: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3-5doRYs-A&t=2s

Simone Heng’s book, “Loneliness – Let’s Talk About It”: https://simoneheng.com/

Science of People: https://www.scienceofpeople.com

Ever listened to a spiritual influencer and thought, “Wait... what did they actually just say?” You might’ve encountered word salad—vague, mystical-sounding language that sounds deep but means nothing.

In this episode of the Perfect Priestess podcast, we’re exposing the dark side of spiritual spaces: where narcissism hides behind “high vibes” and manipulation is masked as enlightenment. From gaslighting in the name of growth to performative “authenticity,” we’re unpacking how some influencers use spirituality as a tool for control, not healing. If you’ve ever felt confused, shamed, or subtly pressured in spiritual communities—this one's for you.

Here's the link to Author Page, where you can find my book, "Ceremonies of Sacred Life," all about how to deal with psychedelics in a healthy and balanced way: http://amazon.com/author/tsvalenzuela

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The goddess movement? It might not be as empowering as it seems.

In Toxic Femininity II, I'm busting myths and calling out the sparkly spiritual fluff that’s keeping women stuck. You’re not a goddess—and that’s a good thing.

Trying to embody an idealized archetype can distract you from healing your emotional wounds and becoming your most grounded, loving, powerful human self.

And that whole #f*ckthepatriarchy rage? It's feeding the very system you want to dismantle.

Tune in for a bold, honest convo about real empowerment, personal responsibility, and how to rise without bypassing reality.

My author page where you can purchase “Penelope In The Divine” & “Ceremonies of Sacred Life”: http://amazon.com/author/tsvalenzuela

Books by Dr. Louann Brizendine: https://www.louannbrizendine.com/the-female-brain

https://www.louannbrizendine.com/the-male-brain

Check out the movie, “Agora,” set in ancient Roman Egypt and starring Rachel Weisz for a good look at how societal ideas about women can change overnight.

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