{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb9339671-b007-4ff0-b81e-5b6fed4c369e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"18. Understanding Loneliness: Why We Feel It, How It Affects Us, and Spiritual Ways to Find Connection","description":"In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the experience of loneliness\u2014why it arises, how it impacts us emotionally and spiritually, and what supportive practices can help us reconnect with ourselves and others. Loneliness is a deeply human feeling, one that can surface even when we are surrounded by people, and understanding its roots is often the first step toward healing.\r\nTogether, we look at the emotional, energetic, and spiritual layers of loneliness, and how practices such as grounding, journaling, meditation, and mindful connection can help soothe the inner sense of isolation. We also explore how loneliness can be a signal from the soul, inviting us to listen more deeply, tend to unmet needs, and rebuild connection from a place of compassion and presence.\r\nThroughout the episode, we consider questions such as why loneliness shows up even in busy or full lives, how it affects the nervous system and emotional well-being, how spiritual practices can create inner connection, and what steps help us move from isolation into meaningful community and self-support.\r\nImportant Disclaimer: I am not a mental health specialist. If you are struggling, please seek professional help or call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for immediate assistance.\r\nFor more supportive classes, meditations, and spiritual resources, visit bertena.org.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8bf0bc59-b083-4a0b-8299-abd9183a9297/13599193-1765293193879-0d93523466eb9.jpg"}