The Greater Self Vibes

Dr. Zerri Gross
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  1. Episode 143: When the Strong One Finally Runs Out

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    Episode 143: When the Strong One Finally Runs Out

    Summary In this raw and deeply personal Freedom Tea Talk, Dr. Z unpacks what happens when the “strong friend” — the dependable, high-capacity, over-functioning woman — finally hits her limit. This episode explores burnout, emotional masking, abandonment wounds, and the hidden cost of constantly proving love through over-giving. Through personal reflection and honest accountability, Dr. Z examines capacity vs. character, the fear of being abandoned, and why embracing femininity means slowing down, receiving, and protecting your energy before your body forces you to. Show Notes: What it really means to be “the strong one” Emotional labor and invisible burnout High-capacity women and over-functioning in masculine energy Capacity vs. character — when they don’t align Masking emotions to remain palatable The abandonment wound beneath overgiving The “straw that broke the camel’s back” moment Self-judgment after emotional overflow Why burnout shows up in the body first Feminine energy as slowing down, receiving, and saying no Protecting relationships by protecting your capacity Loving yourself enough to not self-abandon Timestamps & Topics:  00:00 – 03:30 | Introduction + defining “the strong friend” 03:30 – 08:00 | Over-functioning, emotional regulation, and high-capacity women 08:00 – 13:00 | The mask: performing happiness to avoid abandonment 13:00 – 18:00 | The breaking point — when exhaustion becomes instability 18:00 – 23:00 | Personal example: burnout, lack of capacity, and harsh delivery 23:00 – 27:00 | Capacity vs. character — why burnout distorts behavior 27:00 – 31:00 | Masculine overdrive vs. feminine restoration 31:00 – End | Choosing boundaries, slowing down, and embracing feminine energy Key Takeaways: Being the “strong one” often means no one checks on you. Overgiving is often rooted in fear of abandonment. Capacity and character are not the same thing. Burnout doesn’t happen suddenly — your body warns you first. Emotional explosions usually follow ignored exhaustion. You don’t prove love by abandoning yourself. Feminine energy is not weakness — it is rest, receiving, and boundaries. Saying “I don’t have the capacity today” protects relationships long-term. You owe yourself care before you owe anyone performance. Quotes from the Episode: “Only works until it doesn’t.” “If I make everyone else happy, then that means that’s going to make me happy.” “Your body will respond for you before your mind can.” “I did not protect my capacity.” “You don’t need to abandon yourself to prove that you care.” “If I love me as much as I love you, then you’re going to understand why I took this time.” “Capacity versus character — they don’t always match.” “Sometimes you gotta take the mask off and wash it.” “You don’t owe anybody anything… but if you want to owe somebody, start with you.” “If you liked you more, you wouldn’t have allowed yourself to get to that point.” “Burnout is what happens when you keep performing instead of pausing.” ---------- 🔗Links and Resources: • Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello • Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025  • Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst  • Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/  • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z  • Website: http://greaterself.org/  • Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links  • Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross  -----------

    26 min
  2. Episode 142: Land the Plane: Dreams, Downloads & Choosing Yourself

    FEB 18

    Episode 142: Land the Plane: Dreams, Downloads & Choosing Yourself

    In Episode 142 of The Greater Self Vibes Podcast, Dr. Z continues the conversation on dreams and subconscious “downloads,” exploring how our bodies process what our minds avoid. She unpacks how clarity often comes through dreams when we ignore our intuition during waking life and what responsibility comes with that clarity.Using a powerful metaphor of repeatedly trying to fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles but never landing, Dr. Z illustrates what it feels like to stay in situations that are “almost right” but never fully arrive. The episode challenges listeners to stop abandoning themselves, stop boarding flights that don’t land, and start making CEO-level decisions in their own lives.This conversation bridges intuition, self-loadership, femininity, boundaries, and emotional maturity reminding us that once clarity arrives, a choice must follow.Show Notes:- Dreams as subconscious processing- The body finishing what the mind avoids- “Landing the plane” as a metaphor for alignment- When almost-right is still not right- The cost of self-abandonment- Choosing loyalty to self over loyalty to dysfunction- Feminine energy, burnout, and integration- Becoming the CEO of your own life- Movement (yoga) as a tool for embodiment and releaseTimestamps & Topics:00:00 – Welcome & Episode 02:30 – How Dreams Finish What We Avoid 05:00 – Clarity Without Waiting for Dreams 07:00 – The Choice After the Download 09:00 – The Las Vegas to Los Angeles Dream 12:00 – “You Already Knew” 14:00 – Loyalty at Your Own Expense 16:00 – CEO of Your Life Decisions 18:00 – Integration Through Movement 19:30 – Workshop & Closing InvitationKey Takeaways:- Your dreams are not random — they process what you refuse to during the day.- Clarity requires action. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.- Being “almost there” repeatedly is information.- Self-loyalty may disappoint others — but it protects your future.- Patience is not the same as self-abandonment.- You don’t need to crash to learn. You can choose ease.- Not everyone is meant to pilot your journey.- Integration of feminine and masculine energy prevents burnout.- Movement helps release emotional weight after clarity arrives.Quotes from the Episode:“Your body processes what your mind can’t finish.”“You were always close… but you never arrived.”“It’s not that you’re not supposed to take the trip. The way you’re going about it isn’t working.”“You already knew the answer. Your dream just confirmed it.”“Is it more important to show loyalty to someone else at your expense — or loyalty to yourself?”“You don’t need permission to care for yourself.”“Dreams don’t confuse you. They remind you who you are.”“Start boarding flights that make sense for your life.”“If you’re the CEO of your life, make the decision that works for you — even if it upsets someone else.”----------🔗Links and Resources:• Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello• Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025 • Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst • Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/ • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z • Website: http://greaterself.org/ • Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links • Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross -----------

    21 min
  3. Episode 141: Valentine’s Day, Femininity & Feeling Chosen: The Real Conversation

    FEB 11

    Episode 141: Valentine’s Day, Femininity & Feeling Chosen: The Real Conversation

    In this vulnerable Freedom Tea Talk, Dr. Z invites listeners into a candid conversation about Valentine's Day, emotional expectations, and how femininity shapes how we give and receive love. Whether you're single, dating, or in a relationship, this episode challenges the narratives that love must be proven through performance. Instead, it’s a call to self-awareness, honoring your feelings without apology, and remembering that choosing yourself is the most romantic thing you can do. Show Notes: Valentine’s Day emotional dynamics: joy, resentment, and avoidanceThe difference between moods vs feelings — and why it mattersHow unresolved emotions impact romantic expectationsEmbracing femininity as a pathway to self-honoring, not people-pleasingWhy communication before a “trigger holiday” prevents unnecessary conflictThe reality of being single during Valentine’s — and not losing your powerYoga, embodiment, and releasing stored emotional tensionHow to approach the day with intention whether partnered or not Timestamps & Topics:⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠03:00⁠⁠ | Welcome & checking in live with the audience⁠⁠03:00⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠06:30⁠⁠ | Why Valentine’s Day triggers old wounds for many⁠⁠06:30⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠09:00⁠⁠ | Moods vs feelings — understanding the difference⁠⁠09:00⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠13:00⁠⁠ | When holidays reveal emotional mismatches in relationships⁠⁠13:00⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠17:00⁠⁠ | How to communicate needs without creating emotional landmines⁠⁠17:00⁠⁠ – ⁠⁠22:00⁠⁠ | Being single on V-Day: choosing yourself on purpose⁠⁠22:00⁠⁠ – 26:00 | Feminine energy, vulnerability, and emotional safety26:00 – End | Yoga invite + soft landing in your own bodyKey Takeaways: Feelings = data; they inform you.Moods = environment; they influence you.You don’t need a partner to feel chosen—you can do that for yourself, every day.Let people be who they are, but don't abandon your own emotional needs.Communicate your intentions before the holiday, not during emotional overwhelm.The most feminine thing you can do on Valentine’s Day?Pour back into you—without performance, without pressure.Yoga and embodied practices can help you shift emotional weight into wisdom.Quotes from the Episode: “Valentine’s Day can bring up old wounds,not because of the day, but because of what hasn’t been healed.” “Feelings are meant to inform you, not define you. Moods are temporary, but they shift how you show up.” “Choosing you is not selfish—it’s sacred.” “You don’t need someone else to post you to prove you matter. You need to know you matter.” “The feminine path isn’t always soft—it’s honest. And honesty is a gift you give yourself first.” “If your mood is heavy, give yourself permission to lighten the load before expecting others to carry it with you.” “Celebrate love by being love. That starts with how you show up for yourself.” ---------- 🔗Links and Resources: • Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello • Join our mailing list: ⁠⁠https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025⁠⁠  • Grab your FREE self-care guide here: ⁠⁠https://greater-self.com/paymefirst⁠⁠  • Hemp, Mushroom and Health: ⁠⁠http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/⁠⁠  • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/ • Tiktok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z⁠⁠  • LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/⁠⁠   • Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z⁠⁠  • Website: ⁠⁠http://greaterself.org/⁠⁠  • Tools/Products I use: ⁠⁠https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links⁠⁠  • Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: ⁠⁠https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross⁠⁠  -----------

    24 min
  4. Episode 140: Dreams & Downloads (Listening to What Your Subconscious Is Saying)

    FEB 5

    Episode 140: Dreams & Downloads (Listening to What Your Subconscious Is Saying)

    In Episode 140, Dr. Z explores the meaning behind dreams and “downloads” — the intuitive insights that surface when the conscious mind rests. She explains how unresolved emotions, stress, and daily experiences continue processing during sleep, often appearing symbolically in dreams. By creating intentional nighttime routines, tracking dreams, and listening to bodily signals, individuals can gain clarity about unresolved issues, goals, and emotional patterns. The episode encourages listeners to treat dreams not as random events but as internal guidance that can support healing, self‑awareness, and intentional life decisions. Show Notes Why dreams often reflect unresolved waking-life experiences How intentional nighttime routines support clarity and lucid dreaming The connection between emotional processing, intuition, and subconscious insight How the body stores unresolved experiences and communicates through sensations Using journaling, reflection, or tools to interpret recurring dream patterns Recognizing intuitive “downloads” as internal guidance rather than coincidence The importance of addressing uncomfortable truths revealed through dreams How personal and cultural survival patterns can shape subconscious processing Integrating dream insights into daily decisions, goals, and personal growth Timestamps & Topics 00:00 – 02:00 Introduction to dreams, intuition, and “downloads”02:00 – 05:00 Night routines and intentional dreaming practices05:00 – 08:00 Emotional processing during sleep and unresolved stress08:00 – 10:30 Body awareness and how emotions are stored physically10:30 – 13:30 Interpreting recurring dreams and subconscious signals13:30 – 15:30 Cultural survival patterns and emotional weight carried in the body15:30 – End Applying dream insights to life decisions, goals, and growth Key Takeaways Dreams often process unresolved emotions and experiences from waking life. Intentional nighttime routines can improve clarity, recall, and emotional insight. The body stores emotional experiences that may surface through dreams or sensations. Intuition frequently appears as recurring themes, dreams, or emotional signals. Reflecting on dreams can provide guidance for decisions, relationships, and goals. Addressing subconscious insights intentionally can reduce emotional and mental strain. Quotes “Your mind keeps working while you sleep, processing what you didn’t resolve during the day.” “Dreams can bypass logic and show you the truths you didn’t want to face while awake.” “What your body holds, your dreams often try to release.” “You already know many of the answers — sometimes your dreams are just confirming them.” “When you wake up and write your dreams down, you give your intuition a voice.” “The things you avoid during the day often come back to be addressed at night.” “Your subconscious is not random — it’s responding to what matters most.” ---------- 🔗Links and Resources: • Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello • Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025  • Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst  • Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/  • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z  • Website: http://greaterself.org/  • Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links

    19 min
  5. Episode 139: The Return

    FEB 2

    Episode 139: The Return

    In this reintroduction episode, Dr. Z returns to the mic after a season of intentional quiet. She shares what’s been happening behind the scenes, why the pause was necessary, and what’s slowly and deliberately coming back online. From yoga and Freedom Tea Talks to workshops, email offerings, and deeper integration of feminine and masculine energy, this episode is an invitation to witness evolution in real time. Dr. Z reflects on letting go of overextending for others, honoring hibernation seasons, asking better questions, and choosing harmony over hustle, while welcoming listeners back into the next chapter of Greater Self. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – 01:00 | Returning to Freedom Tea Talks & setting the tone 01:00 – 02:00 | Reintroduction: who Dr. Z is and what she holds space for 02:00 – 03:00 | Calendar new year vs. environmental new year & hibernation seasons 03:00 – 04:15 | What was paused, what’s returning, and why 04:15 – 05:30 | Choosing self-focus after years of meeting others’ expectations 05:30 – 06:30 | Email list, inner circles, and why proximity matters 06:30 – 08:00 | Quiet seasons, grief, release of “strong friend” identity 08:00 – 09:30 | Why yoga keeps calling her back (beyond poses) 09:30 – 11:00 | Harmony over balance: integrating feminine & masculine energy 11:00 – 12:30 | Asking better questions and waiting for aligned answers 12:30 – 14:15 | The mug story: assumptions, communication, and missed joy 14:15 – 15:30 | What’s coming back: yoga classes, workshops, live spaces 15:30 – 17:00 | Invitations to connect, collaborate, and create in community 17:00 – End | Growth isn’t comfortable — but alignment wins every time Key Takeaways: Silence can be a strategy, not a setback. Hibernation seasons are for planting, not forcing new beginnings. When you prioritize others’ goals, your own vision will stall. Harmony matters more than balance when designing your life. Asking questions prevents unnecessary disappointment and delay. Yoga is more than movement — breath alone is already practice. Growth doesn’t have to make sense to others to be right for you. Showing up imperfectly is still showing up. Quotes from the Episode: "Just because I don’t always post things, doesn’t mean there aren’t things happening." "If you’re pouring more time into someone else’s goals, don’t be surprised when yours don’t grow." "I’m no longer an employee of anyone’s company but my own." "Respectfully, I have always said—if I could, I would do yoga all day." "Take a deep inhale. Exhale. Guess what? You’ve already done yoga." "The strong friend? Superwoman? I laid those down. Everybody else was benefiting, but I kept burning out." "Silence isn’t absence. Sometimes it’s healing, grieving, or becoming again." "You don’t need what’s right for you to be right for everyone else. Just make sure it works for you." "Instead of making assumptions, ask the question. The answer might change everything." "What I’m building next doesn’t need to look like the past. It needs to work for who I am now." ---------- 🔗Links and Resources: • Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello • Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025 • Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst • Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/ • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bZqi7vOeiX0TUO94zwKgg#_=_ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr.z • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z • Website: http://greaterself.org/ • Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links • Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross -----------

    22 min

  6. 12/04/2025

    Episode 138: Embracing Feminine Power Without Apology

    Embracing Feminine Power Without Apology In this heart-centered episode, Dr. Z peels back the layers of emotional suppression and cultural pressure that disconnect us from our power. She reminds listeners that softness isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Through reflection on emotional intelligence, feminine alignment, and releasing hyper-independence, Dr. Z invites you to show up as your most nourished self. The kind of self who no longer has to prove, perform, or power through pain — because she’s finally safe to be soft. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – 02:00 | Old survival strategies: When softness felt unsafe02:00 – 05:00 | Emotional intelligence is a sacred skill, not a liability05:00 – 08:00 | When your body becomes the truth teller you’ve ignored08:00 – 11:00 | Hyper-independence is a wound in a power suit11:00 – 14:00 | The truth about feminine energy: stillness is strength14:00 – 17:00 | Saying “no” without guilt and honoring your body’s wisdom17:00 – End | Evolution requires emotional courage — not performance Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence is a sign of maturity and power, not fragility. The cost of ignoring your emotions will always be paid by your body. Being “soft” does not make you vulnerable — it makes you sustainable. You can stop performing for people who’ve already decided not to see you. Boundaries protect your peace, not your ego. You are allowed to outgrow the version of yourself who had to survive everything alone. Rest is not a reward — it’s a right. Quotes: 🌀“Hyper-independence is not a badge of honor. It’s a barrier between you and the support you actually deserve.”🌀 “Your body will always speak what your mouth is too afraid to say.”🌀 “Softness is not the opposite of strength. It’s the proof you’re no longer living in survival mode.”🌀 “Emotional intelligence is the real flex.”🌀 “You don’t have to explain your ‘no.’ Let it be complete. Let it be enough.”🌀 “Every time you choose peace over proving, you reclaim a piece of your power.”🌀 “You weren’t made to carry it all. You were made to feel it, heal it, and release it.” ---------- 🔗Links and Resources Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello  Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025  Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z Website: http://greaterself.org  Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links   Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross

    5 min
  7. Episode 137: The Cost of Caring: Sustaining the Self in Service

    12/04/2025

    Episode 137: The Cost of Caring: Sustaining the Self in Service

    "The Cost of Caring: Sustaining the Self in Service" In this raw and reflective episode, Dr. Z shares powerful insights sparked by watching a documentary that chronicled over 40 years of resilience, creativity, and survival in the entertainment industry. Drawing parallels with the helping professions—mental health, law, medicine, education—she emphasizes the often-overlooked toll of being a provider. This conversation explores what it truly takes to sustain oneself while continuing to serve and evolve. Dr. Z vulnerably shares about burnout, the emotional cost of helping, and how true self-care is rooted in radical honesty and intentional growth. Show Notes: Reflection on legacy and survival after 40+ years in the public eye The invisible labor and emotional toll of service-based roles Why parallel processing—helping others while healing yourself—is a game-changer Letting go of “being the expert” and embracing being human How sustained evolution requires deep inner work Reframing self-care as both protective and expansive A call to support the supporters—with compassion, resources, and space Timestamps & Topics: [00:00] - Introduction & inspiration from a documentary [01:30] - 40 years of survival and impact in entertainment [03:00] - What no one talks about in the helping professions [05:00] - The myth of self-sacrifice in service roles [06:45] - Helping others starts with helping yourself [08:20] - Learning while leading: shedding the “expert” mask [10:00] - Why evolution is ongoing if you choose to grow [11:30] - When your humanity and profession collide Key Takeaways: Sustaining others starts with sustaining yourself—healers, helpers, and leaders need care too. Legacy isn’t just what you build—it’s what you survive. Longevity in service is a radical act. You can help others and help yourself at the same time. The work doesn’t have to be either-or. Evolution is a decision. Growth is constant if you choose to stay present and receptive. Stop trying to be “the expert” in every room. You’re human first, practitioner second. ---------- 🔗Links and Resources Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello  Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025  Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z Website: http://greaterself.org  Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links   Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross

    3 min
  8. Episode 136: The Power of Isolation: Rest, Recovery & Reclamation

    03/30/2025

    Episode 136: The Power of Isolation: Rest, Recovery & Reclamation

    The Power of Isolation: Rest, Recovery & Reclamation In this episode, we explore the importance of isolation seasons, social batteries, and the process of rest, recovery, and reclamation of self. Many people struggle with understanding why they feel drained in social settings or why they need time alone to recharge. This episode breaks down how intentional isolation can help you reconnect with yourself, evaluate relationships, and align your life with your true priorities. We also discuss how self-awareness and detachment play key roles in personal growth, and how taking time away doesn’t mean losing connections—it means returning stronger and more aligned. 📌 Timestamps & Topics: (00:00) Intro: The importance of self-care and recharging (02:15) Recognizing your social battery & why it depletes (05:45) Why intentional isolation is necessary for growth (09:30) How different relationships affect your energy levels (13:10) Understanding personal evolution and why connections change (16:45) Setting boundaries with social time vs. alone time (19:30) The balance of social connections & detachment (22:55) Self-reclamation: Taking space to get clear on your goals (26:40) Closing thoughts: Isolate, Connect, Detach, Repeat Key Takeaways: ✔ Isolation is not loneliness – It’s a tool for self-discovery and clarity. ✔ Your social battery matters – Pay attention to when you need to recharge. ✔ Not all friendships evolve with you – And that’s okay. Growth sometimes means letting go. ✔ Intentional detachment is powerful – Taking space allows you to return stronger. ✔ Boundaries with your time & energy are crucial – Make sure you're prioritizing yourself. ✔ Self-reflection leads to better relationships – When you pour into yourself, you show up better for others. Quotes: 📌 "Isolation is not loneliness. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself." 📌 "You can’t show up fully for others if you haven’t first poured into yourself." 📌 "Not every connection is meant to last forever, and that’s okay." 📌 "The more you evolve, the more you realize you can’t take everyone with you." 📌 "Your social battery isn’t infinite—protect your energy like it’s your most valuable currency." 📌 "Intentional rest isn’t laziness. It’s a strategy for long-term success." 📌 "Taking time away doesn’t mean you don’t care—it means you care enough to return as your best self." 📌 "You can’t elevate your life while staying in the same space that drains you." 📌 "Isolate. Connect. Detach. Repeat. That’s the rhythm of growth." ---------- 🔗Links and Resources Events: https://www.greaterself.org/hello  Join our mailing list: https://greater-self.com/mailing-list2025  Grab your FREE self-care guide here: https://greater-self.com/paymefirst Hemp, Mushroom and Health: http://drz.greencompassglobal.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greaterself_dr.z Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greaterself_dr. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zerri-gross-1a033978/%20/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greaterself.dr.z Website: http://greaterself.org  Tools/Products I use: https://greater-self.com/affiliate-links   Let’s book a Therapy Consultation: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/therapist-profile/california/dr-zerri-gross

    12 min
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  • Creator
    Dr. Zerri Gross
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Zerri Gross
  • Show Website
    The Greater Self Vibes