If you’re constantly exhausted—even while trying to “do all the right things”—you’re not alone. In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, Dr. Sharla exposes the spiritual danger of emotional illiteracy and how it keeps high-functioning, faith-driven women stuck in cycles of overcommitment, disconnection, and silent resentment.
You’ll learn why emotional avoidance isn’t spiritual maturity, why “fine” isn’t a feeling, and how mislabeling your emotions can cause you to misinterpret God’s voice. This teaching breaks down the link between emotional suppression and spiritual exhaustion—and shows you how reclaiming emotional awareness is the first step to operating in Spirit-led agency, discernment, and authority.
Dr. Sharla walks through biblical models like David, Jeremiah, and Jesus to show that emotional literacy isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. If you’ve been performing faith while neglecting your soul, this conversation will challenge, convict, and equip you to build a life that flows from alignment, not anxiety.
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