The polarized political climate is tearing us apart—friendships, families, and communities caught in a cycle of blame, outrage, and dehumanization. In this episode, we dive into the emotional and psychological toll of living in a divided world and ask: Is there a way out?

Spoiler: Yes, but it starts with radical empathy, honest dialogue, and a willingness to listen beyond the noise.

We explore how to hold strong values without falling into hate, and how healing the collective begins with healing ourselves. Tune in for a grounded, hopeful conversation on bridging the divide—without losing your soul.

I highly recommend watching the documentary, "The Bibi Files" https://www.jolt.film/watch/the-bibi-files

I also recommend the movie, "Nixon." Lots of parallels to the current state of affairs. It's streaming on multiple platforms.

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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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