I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer https://www.cloud10.fm en Cloud10 We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom. Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.   I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom. The information, opinions, and stories shared in this program are for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing shared should be taken as medical or health advice. You should not act on any guidance shared in these episodes without seeking the guidance of a clinical provider. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f67d8a44-7d52-11f0-93ff-7b2f428860cf/image/2d5a0e3190a849baf1a55f99ccf5b24f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer https://www.cloud10.fm episodic Cloud10 We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom. Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.   I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom. The information, opinions, and stories shared in this program are for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing shared should be taken as medical or health advice. You should not act on any guidance shared in these episodes without seeking the guidance of a clinical provider. We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom.


Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.  


I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom.


The information, opinions, and stories shared in this program are for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing shared should be taken as medical or health advice. You should not act on any guidance shared in these episodes without seeking the guidance of a clinical provider.

]]> Cloud10 sahiba@cloud10.fm You Deserve To Be The Soft Version Of Yourself “If you have not met the soft version of me, I have not met the safe version of you.” I met 2 things during my freshman year of college: accountability and a softer version of myself. If you feel like there is a version of yourself you have never met, you are right—and that version of you deserves to be uncovered. Getting a place of wholeness, a place in your life where you are fully expressed, will require you to do the work I share in today’s episode. This conversation is about emotional safety, holding all the versions of yourself, tenderly, and finally meeting the soft version of yourself.   Chapters 00:00 Meeting Accountability 07:10 Uncovering the True Self 12:01 Creating Safe Spaces 16:34 Embracing All Versions of Yourself   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Today’s episode was inspired by Chapter Three of my book,  Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “If you have not met the soft version of me, I have not met the safe version of you.” I met 2 things during my freshman year of college: accountability and a softer version of myself. If you feel like there is a version of yourself you have never met, you are right—and that version of you deserves to be uncovered. Getting a place of wholeness, a place in your life where you are fully expressed, will require you to do the work I share in today’s episode. This conversation is about emotional safety, holding all the versions of yourself, tenderly, and finally meeting the soft version of yourself.   Chapters 00:00 Meeting Accountability 07:10 Uncovering the True Self 12:01 Creating Safe Spaces 16:34 Embracing All Versions of Yourself   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Today’s episode was inspired by Chapter Three of my book,  Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If you have not met the soft version of me, I have not met the safe version of you.”

I met 2 things during my freshman year of college: accountability and a softer version of myself.

If you feel like there is a version of yourself you have never met, you are right—and that version of you deserves to be uncovered.

Getting a place of wholeness, a place in your life where you are fully expressed, will require you to do the work I share in today’s episode. This conversation is about emotional safety, holding all the versions of yourself, tenderly, and finally meeting the soft version of yourself.

 

Chapters

00:00 Meeting Accountability

07:10 Uncovering the True Self

12:01 Creating Safe Spaces

16:34 Embracing All Versions of Yourself

 

Resources

Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

Today’s episode was inspired by Chapter Three of my book,  Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

Cover Art: Alafia Haus

Photography: Drea Nicole

 

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]]> 1290 REPLAY: How To Handle The Worst Season Of Your Life “Remember the last time you thought you couldn't do it, but then you did? Do that again.” Join me for a replay of a popular episode. I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity. Be sure to listen to the end I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. If you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges 02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions 05:36 The Decision to Heal 08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles 11:44 The Importance of Self-Care 14:36 Embracing the New You Resources: Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Remember the last time you thought you couldn't do it, but then you did? Do that again.” Join me for a replay of a popular episode. I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity. Be sure to listen to the end I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. If you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges 02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions 05:36 The Decision to Heal 08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles 11:44 The Importance of Self-Care 14:36 Embracing the New You Resources: Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Remember the last time you thought you couldn't do it, but then you did? Do that again.”

Join me for a replay of a popular episode. I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity.

Be sure to listen to the end I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. If you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com.

*Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.  

Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com


  • Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges

    02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions

    05:36 The Decision to Heal

    08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles

    11:44 The Importance of Self-Care

    14:36 Embracing the New You

    Resources:

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1158     4 Blessings And 7 Lessons “It is a privilege to be this version of me.” My birthday is my personal new year, so I use this time to reflect, research, journal, pray, and create a new vision for my life. I typically emerge from this process, which sometimes lasts for a couple of months, renewed, energized, and steeped in wisdom that sets the tone for the year(s) ahead. This episode goes live during my birthday week, so I think it’s a perfect time to share some of the blessings and lessons I’ve experienced during this last year of my life. Tune in to learn more about this very personal process and borrow some lessons you can apply to your own life.   Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Personal New Year 02:14 Reflections on Blessings 15:19 Lessons Learned for Growth Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Some quotes from this episode can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces. For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “It is a privilege to be this version of me.” My birthday is my personal new year, so I use this time to reflect, research, journal, pray, and create a new vision for my life. I typically emerge from this process, which sometimes lasts for a couple of months, renewed, energized, and steeped in wisdom that sets the tone for the year(s) ahead. This episode goes live during my birthday week, so I think it’s a perfect time to share some of the blessings and lessons I’ve experienced during this last year of my life. Tune in to learn more about this very personal process and borrow some lessons you can apply to your own life.   Chapters 00:00 Celebrating Personal New Year 02:14 Reflections on Blessings 15:19 Lessons Learned for Growth Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Some quotes from this episode can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces. For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “It is a privilege to be this version of me.”


    My birthday is my personal new year, so I use this time to reflect, research, journal, pray, and create a new vision for my life. I typically emerge from this process, which sometimes lasts for a couple of months, renewed, energized, and steeped in wisdom that sets the tone for the year(s) ahead.

    This episode goes live during my birthday week, so I think it’s a perfect time to share some of the blessings and lessons I’ve experienced during this last year of my life.

    Tune in to learn more about this very personal process and borrow some lessons you can apply to your own life.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Celebrating Personal New Year

    02:14 Reflections on Blessings

    15:19 Lessons Learned for Growth


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    Some quotes from this episode can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces.

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

     

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1803     Pep Talks: My Hopes For You In This Season “I hope you see the best in you, even in the presence of the worst of you.” I tell my clients to borrow my belief when they struggle to believe in themselves, borrow my faith when they are doubtful about the future, and borrow my words when they don’t trust their own voice. Today, I am sharing some hopes that you can borrow. Hopes for your relationship with others—and with yourself. Tune into this week’s mini episode to get your hopes up. The hopes I shared today can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “I hope you see the best in you, even in the presence of the worst of you.” I tell my clients to borrow my belief when they struggle to believe in themselves, borrow my faith when they are doubtful about the future, and borrow my words when they don’t trust their own voice. Today, I am sharing some hopes that you can borrow. Hopes for your relationship with others—and with yourself. Tune into this week’s mini episode to get your hopes up. The hopes I shared today can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “I hope you see the best in you, even in the presence of the worst of you.”


    I tell my clients to borrow my belief when they struggle to believe in themselves, borrow my faith when they are doubtful about the future, and borrow my words when they don’t trust their own voice.

    Today, I am sharing some hopes that you can borrow.

    Hopes for your relationship with others—and with yourself.


    Tune into this week’s mini episode to get your hopes up.

    The hopes I shared today can be found in my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here.


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     311     Things To Keep In Mind When You’re Struggling “We've all struggled in life at some point. You have nothing to be ashamed of. One thing I know about the people I am called to is that you are either in a struggle, on the other side of a struggle, or heading into your next struggle to become the person you are meant to be. That’s the reality of someone who is destined to be greater than their circumstances. Today I am sharing some things for you to keep in mind. This tender reminder comes straight from my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here. Listen to this to be encouraged, comforted, and reminded that everything will be okay. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “We've all struggled in life at some point. You have nothing to be ashamed of. One thing I know about the people I am called to is that you are either in a struggle, on the other side of a struggle, or heading into your next struggle to become the person you are meant to be. That’s the reality of someone who is destined to be greater than their circumstances. Today I am sharing some things for you to keep in mind. This tender reminder comes straight from my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here. Listen to this to be encouraged, comforted, and reminded that everything will be okay. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “We've all struggled in life at some point. You have nothing to be ashamed of.

    One thing I know about the people I am called to is that you are either in a struggle, on the other side of a struggle, or heading into your next struggle to become the person you are meant to be.

    That’s the reality of someone who is destined to be greater than their circumstances.

    Today I am sharing some things for you to keep in mind. This tender reminder comes straight from my book, All The Right Pieces. Get your copy here. Listen to this to be encouraged, comforted, and reminded that everything will be okay.

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     268     Pep Talks: Ask Yourself This Question When You’re Struggling To Let Go “You're not a failure because you've decided to release something that no longer serves you.” If you have been struggling to decide if it’s time to let go, tune in to today’s pep talk. I’m sharing a simple question that will empower you to finally walk away. *We are on a break for the season, but Nakeia didn't want to leave you with nothing. Enjoy these mini episodes full of pep talks and guided practices, and get caught up on previous episodes while we cook up a brand new season. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “You're not a failure because you've decided to release something that no longer serves you.” If you have been struggling to decide if it’s time to let go, tune in to today’s pep talk. I’m sharing a simple question that will empower you to finally walk away. *We are on a break for the season, but Nakeia didn't want to leave you with nothing. Enjoy these mini episodes full of pep talks and guided practices, and get caught up on previous episodes while we cook up a brand new season. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “You're not a failure because you've decided to release something that no longer serves you.”

    If you have been struggling to decide if it’s time to let go, tune in to today’s pep talk.

    I’m sharing a simple question that will empower you to finally walk away.


    *We are on a break for the season, but Nakeia didn't want to leave you with nothing. Enjoy these mini episodes full of pep talks and guided practices, and get caught up on previous episodes while we cook up a brand new season.


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     281     Guided Practice: You Don’t Have Anything To Figure Out “You lack nothing. You don't need to fix anything.” I am back with another guided practice. If you have been struggling to figure out your life, unsure if you have what it takes, or have forgotten who you are, this one is for you. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “You lack nothing. You don't need to fix anything.” I am back with another guided practice. If you have been struggling to figure out your life, unsure if you have what it takes, or have forgotten who you are, this one is for you. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “You lack nothing. You don't need to fix anything.”

    I am back with another guided practice.

    If you have been struggling to figure out your life, unsure if you have what it takes, or have forgotten who you are, this one is for you.


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     415     Guide Practice: Welcome To Your Ideal Day “Just focus on the things that you can actually see right in front of you.” Today, I am sharing a practice that I’ve leaned into for over a decade. When I struggle to see myself in the future, need to envision a fresh start, get bored with the same old routine, or need a creative boost, I simply imagine my ideal day. Tune into this guided practice. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Just focus on the things that you can actually see right in front of you.” Today, I am sharing a practice that I’ve leaned into for over a decade. When I struggle to see myself in the future, need to envision a fresh start, get bored with the same old routine, or need a creative boost, I simply imagine my ideal day. Tune into this guided practice. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Just focus on the things that you can actually see right in front of you.”


    Today, I am sharing a practice that I’ve leaned into for over a decade.

    When I struggle to see myself in the future, need to envision a fresh start, get bored with the same old routine, or need a creative boost, I simply imagine my ideal day.


    Tune into this guided practice.

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     368     Pep Talks: Give Yourself Credit “Many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve found yourself in—but you didn’t.” We are in between seasons, but I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I’m here with another pep talk you didn’t know you needed. If you want to know what it’s like to be inspired by yourself, tune in for this one!   Takeaways Give yourself credit for where you are. You've overcome, you've outlasted, and you've survived. You're here. And many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve been in. You didn't give up. You've crawled, screamed, cried, and kicked, but you've also gotten back up every day. You gave your best try. You are a survivor, not just a victim—an overcomer, not just a failure. You may not be where you want to be, but you're not where you could be.   Who you are right now is still worthy.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve found yourself in—but you didn’t.” We are in between seasons, but I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I’m here with another pep talk you didn’t know you needed. If you want to know what it’s like to be inspired by yourself, tune in for this one!   Takeaways Give yourself credit for where you are. You've overcome, you've outlasted, and you've survived. You're here. And many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve been in. You didn't give up. You've crawled, screamed, cried, and kicked, but you've also gotten back up every day. You gave your best try. You are a survivor, not just a victim—an overcomer, not just a failure. You may not be where you want to be, but you're not where you could be.   Who you are right now is still worthy.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve found yourself in—but you didn’t.”


    We are in between seasons, but I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I’m here with another pep talk you didn’t know you needed.

    If you want to know what it’s like to be inspired by yourself, tune in for this one!

     

    Takeaways

    Give yourself credit for where you are.

    You've overcome, you've outlasted, and you've survived.

    You're here. And many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve been in.

    You didn't give up.

    You've crawled, screamed, cried, and kicked, but you've also gotten back up every day.

    You gave your best try.

    You are a survivor, not just a victim—an overcomer, not just a failure.

    You may not be where you want to be, but you're not where you could be.  

    Who you are right now is still worthy.

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     265     7 Reminders You Need Today "You can and you will." Sometimes you need a quick pep talk to jumpstart your day—and this is it. Feeling discouraged? Questioning your purpose? Dreading each day? Need motivation, inspiration, and encouragement? Listen to this quick episode every morning for the next 7 days.   Takeaways You’re here for a reason. You have a purpose You have what it takes. Your life matters. Your dreams are valid. You don't have to settle. You can and you will.   Chapters 00:00 Seven Daily Reminders  02:00 Don't Give Up Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "You can and you will." Sometimes you need a quick pep talk to jumpstart your day—and this is it. Feeling discouraged? Questioning your purpose? Dreading each day? Need motivation, inspiration, and encouragement? Listen to this quick episode every morning for the next 7 days.   Takeaways You’re here for a reason. You have a purpose You have what it takes. Your life matters. Your dreams are valid. You don't have to settle. You can and you will.   Chapters 00:00 Seven Daily Reminders  02:00 Don't Give Up Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "You can and you will."

    Sometimes you need a quick pep talk to jumpstart your day—and this is it.

    Feeling discouraged?

    Questioning your purpose?

    Dreading each day?

    Need motivation, inspiration, and encouragement?

    Listen to this quick episode every morning for the next 7 days.

     

    Takeaways

    You’re here for a reason.

    You have a purpose

    You have what it takes.

    Your life matters.

    Your dreams are valid.

    You don't have to settle.

    You can and you will.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Seven Daily Reminders

     02:00 Don't Give Up

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     256     You’re Not Crazy. You Come From A Dysfunctional Family "Your truth is valid, and healing is possible." We are back with a listener question, as part of our “Ask Nakeia” series. “Shelly” asked me not to read her full email aloud, but she gave me permission to use this single line: “Am I crazy?” If your family singles you out for being “extra,” for having boundaries, for breaking cycles, and for speaking the truth while everyone else continues to pretend… You may have asked yourself the same question. In this episode, we will address the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. The intention is to validate your experiences and provide practical steps for healing. Takeaways  Your family may be dysfunctional, but you are not crazy. Exposure to different environments can be a turning point for understanding family dynamics. Family secrets and trauma have long-lasting impacts that require healing. You have the right to set boundaries with family members. Healing is a lifelong journey that starts with self-awareness and seeking support.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question 01:10 Realization of Family Differences 02:05 What Makes a Family Dysfunctional? 03:19 Patterns of Dysfunction and Their Effects 04:55 Gaslighting and Family Secrets 05:59 Questioning Sanity and Surviving Dysfunction 09:03 Validating Your Experience and Family Memories 12:06 Holding Space for Multiple Truths 14:58 Breaking the Silence and Speaking Your Truth 16:33 Healing and Moving Forward 20:17 Introducing Habits for Healing Book 22:25 Final Encouragement and Resources   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "Your truth is valid, and healing is possible." We are back with a listener question, as part of our “Ask Nakeia” series. “Shelly” asked me not to read her full email aloud, but she gave me permission to use this single line: “Am I crazy?” If your family singles you out for being “extra,” for having boundaries, for breaking cycles, and for speaking the truth while everyone else continues to pretend… You may have asked yourself the same question. In this episode, we will address the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. The intention is to validate your experiences and provide practical steps for healing. Takeaways  Your family may be dysfunctional, but you are not crazy. Exposure to different environments can be a turning point for understanding family dynamics. Family secrets and trauma have long-lasting impacts that require healing. You have the right to set boundaries with family members. Healing is a lifelong journey that starts with self-awareness and seeking support.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question 01:10 Realization of Family Differences 02:05 What Makes a Family Dysfunctional? 03:19 Patterns of Dysfunction and Their Effects 04:55 Gaslighting and Family Secrets 05:59 Questioning Sanity and Surviving Dysfunction 09:03 Validating Your Experience and Family Memories 12:06 Holding Space for Multiple Truths 14:58 Breaking the Silence and Speaking Your Truth 16:33 Healing and Moving Forward 20:17 Introducing Habits for Healing Book 22:25 Final Encouragement and Resources   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Your truth is valid, and healing is possible."


    We are back with a listener question, as part of our “Ask Nakeia” series.


    “Shelly” asked me not to read her full email aloud, but she gave me permission to use this single line: “Am I crazy?”

    If your family singles you out for being “extra,” for having boundaries, for breaking cycles, and for speaking the truth while everyone else continues to pretend… You may have asked yourself the same question.


    In this episode, we will address the impact of growing up in a dysfunctional family. The intention is to validate your experiences and provide practical steps for healing.


    Takeaways

     Your family may be dysfunctional, but you are not crazy.

    Exposure to different environments can be a turning point for understanding family dynamics.

    Family secrets and trauma have long-lasting impacts that require healing.

    You have the right to set boundaries with family members.

    Healing is a lifelong journey that starts with self-awareness and seeking support.

     

    Chapters

     

    00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question

    01:10 Realization of Family Differences

    02:05 What Makes a Family Dysfunctional?

    03:19 Patterns of Dysfunction and Their Effects

    04:55 Gaslighting and Family Secrets

    05:59 Questioning Sanity and Surviving Dysfunction

    09:03 Validating Your Experience and Family Memories

    12:06 Holding Space for Multiple Truths

    14:58 Breaking the Silence and Speaking Your Truth

    16:33 Healing and Moving Forward

    20:17 Introducing Habits for Healing Book

    22:25 Final Encouragement and Resources

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1558     The Cost Of Self-Betrayal "You deserve to live your truth." Self-betrayal is one of those tender subjects that requires both compassion and accountability. Often, it manifests in our lives from childhood experiences and societal pressures. Through self-awareness, a strong desire to heal, and a few practices you can start implementing today, you can break the pattern of self-betrayal. This episode is the next step in reconnecting with yourself. Heads up, get your tissues ready… Takeaways   Self-betrayal is the act of hiding and censoring oneself. It often starts in childhood due to the need for acceptance. People who betray themselves experience diminished self-trust. Self-betrayal can lead to anxiety, stress, and resentment. Awareness is key to understanding self-betrayal. Compassion for oneself is essential in the healing process. Identifying patterns of self-betrayal helps in recovery. Evaluating relationships is crucial for personal growth. Reconnecting with oneself involves understanding personal values and goals. Showing up as your true self is vital for happiness.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Self Betrayal 01:11 Understanding Self Betrayal 05:45 The Cost of Self Betrayal 07:43 Healing from Self Betrayal 13:42 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Yourself Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "You deserve to live your truth." Self-betrayal is one of those tender subjects that requires both compassion and accountability. Often, it manifests in our lives from childhood experiences and societal pressures. Through self-awareness, a strong desire to heal, and a few practices you can start implementing today, you can break the pattern of self-betrayal. This episode is the next step in reconnecting with yourself. Heads up, get your tissues ready… Takeaways   Self-betrayal is the act of hiding and censoring oneself. It often starts in childhood due to the need for acceptance. People who betray themselves experience diminished self-trust. Self-betrayal can lead to anxiety, stress, and resentment. Awareness is key to understanding self-betrayal. Compassion for oneself is essential in the healing process. Identifying patterns of self-betrayal helps in recovery. Evaluating relationships is crucial for personal growth. Reconnecting with oneself involves understanding personal values and goals. Showing up as your true self is vital for happiness.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Self Betrayal 01:11 Understanding Self Betrayal 05:45 The Cost of Self Betrayal 07:43 Healing from Self Betrayal 13:42 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Yourself Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "You deserve to live your truth."


    Self-betrayal is one of those tender subjects that requires both compassion and accountability. Often, it manifests in our lives from childhood experiences and societal pressures. Through self-awareness, a strong desire to heal, and a few practices you can start implementing today, you can break the pattern of self-betrayal.


    This episode is the next step in reconnecting with yourself.

    Heads up, get your tissues ready…


    Takeaways

     

    Self-betrayal is the act of hiding and censoring oneself.

    It often starts in childhood due to the need for acceptance.

    People who betray themselves experience diminished self-trust.

    Self-betrayal can lead to anxiety, stress, and resentment.

    Awareness is key to understanding self-betrayal.

    Compassion for oneself is essential in the healing process.

    Identifying patterns of self-betrayal helps in recovery.

    Evaluating relationships is crucial for personal growth.

    Reconnecting with oneself involves understanding personal values and goals.

    Showing up as your true self is vital for happiness.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Self Betrayal

    01:11 Understanding Self Betrayal

    05:45 The Cost of Self Betrayal

    07:43 Healing from Self Betrayal

    13:42 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Yourself


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1084     Healing Relationship Resentment "Needs that go unspoken go unmet." Have you heard of relationship resentment? If you are the strong friend, older sibling, ride or die chick, or the one everyone can call at 3 am, you’ve likely felt it. And today, we are exploring its roots, signs, and the emotional toll it takes on you and your relationships. By the end of this episode, you will be closer to recognizing your unmet relationship needs and personal responsibility in addressing your resentment. Deep breath, Beloved… I’ll be tender and transition the conversation into practical steps for healing, including clear communication, making loving requests, and cultivating emotional safety. Whether you want to rebuild connections and foster healthier dynamics or release relationships that are no longer good for your heart, this is a great place to start.   Takeaways   Relationship resentment manifests as anger, bitterness, and frustration. Unmet needs are often at the core of relationship resentment. Communication is key to addressing and resolving resentment. You are responsible for expressing your needs in relationships. Resentment can lead to distance and withdrawal in relationships. Healing from resentment requires self-awareness and clarity about feelings. Making loving requests can transform relationship dynamics. Emotional safety is essential for rebuilding trust and connection. Therapy can provide valuable support in navigating relationship challenges. Prioritizing care for the relationship is crucial for long-term success.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Relationship Resentment 13:32 Healing from Resentment 26:46 Practical Steps to Rebuild Relationships Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "Needs that go unspoken go unmet." Have you heard of relationship resentment? If you are the strong friend, older sibling, ride or die chick, or the one everyone can call at 3 am, you’ve likely felt it. And today, we are exploring its roots, signs, and the emotional toll it takes on you and your relationships. By the end of this episode, you will be closer to recognizing your unmet relationship needs and personal responsibility in addressing your resentment. Deep breath, Beloved… I’ll be tender and transition the conversation into practical steps for healing, including clear communication, making loving requests, and cultivating emotional safety. Whether you want to rebuild connections and foster healthier dynamics or release relationships that are no longer good for your heart, this is a great place to start.   Takeaways   Relationship resentment manifests as anger, bitterness, and frustration. Unmet needs are often at the core of relationship resentment. Communication is key to addressing and resolving resentment. You are responsible for expressing your needs in relationships. Resentment can lead to distance and withdrawal in relationships. Healing from resentment requires self-awareness and clarity about feelings. Making loving requests can transform relationship dynamics. Emotional safety is essential for rebuilding trust and connection. Therapy can provide valuable support in navigating relationship challenges. Prioritizing care for the relationship is crucial for long-term success.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Relationship Resentment 13:32 Healing from Resentment 26:46 Practical Steps to Rebuild Relationships Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Needs that go unspoken go unmet."

    Have you heard of relationship resentment?


    If you are the strong friend, older sibling, ride or die chick, or the one everyone can call at 3 am, you’ve likely felt it. And today, we are exploring its roots, signs, and the emotional toll it takes on you and your relationships.

    By the end of this episode, you will be closer to recognizing your unmet relationship needs and personal responsibility in addressing your resentment. Deep breath, Beloved… I’ll be tender and transition the conversation into practical steps for healing, including clear communication, making loving requests, and cultivating emotional safety. Whether you want to rebuild connections and foster healthier dynamics or release relationships that are no longer good for your heart, this is a great place to start.

     

    Takeaways

     

    Relationship resentment manifests as anger, bitterness, and frustration.

    Unmet needs are often at the core of relationship resentment.

    Communication is key to addressing and resolving resentment.

    You are responsible for expressing your needs in relationships.

    Resentment can lead to distance and withdrawal in relationships.

    Healing from resentment requires self-awareness and clarity about feelings.

    Making loving requests can transform relationship dynamics.

    Emotional safety is essential for rebuilding trust and connection.

    Therapy can provide valuable support in navigating relationship challenges.

    Prioritizing care for the relationship is crucial for long-term success.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Understanding Relationship Resentment

    13:32 Healing from Resentment

    26:46 Practical Steps to Rebuild Relationships

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1636     10 Things You Should Stop Doing Right Now “Sometimes it's the things we stop doing that ignite major shifts in our lives.” The next right action isn’t always obvious. There can be a struggle in deciding what to do next. Should you stay or should you go? Should you pursue the friendship or let it end? Should you believe in your dream or be more realistic? Those are questions many of us have had to deliberate over—and it can be even more difficult to decide when we are navigating things like anxiety, low self-esteem, or toxic family dynamics. Whenever I don’t know what to do, I focus on things I can stop doing that would make moving forward easier. This is a practice I’ve shared with clients over the years, and in today’s episode, I’m sharing it with you. What can you stop doing right now that would give you more peace, more clarity, more confidence, more health, and wealth? To help inspire your next move, we are diving into about ten things you should consider stopping today. Tune in now…   Takeaways Stop letting feelings of unworthiness dictate your actions. Proving your worth through struggle is a threat to your well-being. Expecting others to meet your needs can lead to disappointment. Avoid planning your future around temporary relationships. Don't let others hold your heart hostage. Setting boundaries is essential for self-protection. Your choices should not be influenced by others' opinions. Your past does not define your future. Focus on your own journey instead of comparing to others.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transformation 02:01 Identifying What to Stop Doing 05:51 Releasing Unworthiness and Proving Worth 08:54 Letting Go of Expectations 09:39 Planning Around Temporary People 11:07 Holding Your Heart Hostage 13:04 Setting Boundaries Without Guilt 15:27 Making Choices for Yourself 19:09 Releasing the Past 22:03 Moving On from Exes 25:34 Embracing Your Unique Journey Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Sometimes it's the things we stop doing that ignite major shifts in our lives.” The next right action isn’t always obvious. There can be a struggle in deciding what to do next. Should you stay or should you go? Should you pursue the friendship or let it end? Should you believe in your dream or be more realistic? Those are questions many of us have had to deliberate over—and it can be even more difficult to decide when we are navigating things like anxiety, low self-esteem, or toxic family dynamics. Whenever I don’t know what to do, I focus on things I can stop doing that would make moving forward easier. This is a practice I’ve shared with clients over the years, and in today’s episode, I’m sharing it with you. What can you stop doing right now that would give you more peace, more clarity, more confidence, more health, and wealth? To help inspire your next move, we are diving into about ten things you should consider stopping today. Tune in now…   Takeaways Stop letting feelings of unworthiness dictate your actions. Proving your worth through struggle is a threat to your well-being. Expecting others to meet your needs can lead to disappointment. Avoid planning your future around temporary relationships. Don't let others hold your heart hostage. Setting boundaries is essential for self-protection. Your choices should not be influenced by others' opinions. Your past does not define your future. Focus on your own journey instead of comparing to others.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transformation 02:01 Identifying What to Stop Doing 05:51 Releasing Unworthiness and Proving Worth 08:54 Letting Go of Expectations 09:39 Planning Around Temporary People 11:07 Holding Your Heart Hostage 13:04 Setting Boundaries Without Guilt 15:27 Making Choices for Yourself 19:09 Releasing the Past 22:03 Moving On from Exes 25:34 Embracing Your Unique Journey Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Sometimes it's the things we stop doing that ignite major shifts in our lives.”


    The next right action isn’t always obvious.

    There can be a struggle in deciding what to do next. Should you stay or should you go? Should you pursue the friendship or let it end? Should you believe in your dream or be more realistic? Those are questions many of us have had to deliberate over—and it can be even more difficult to decide when we are navigating things like anxiety, low self-esteem, or toxic family dynamics.

    Whenever I don’t know what to do, I focus on things I can stop doing that would make moving forward easier. This is a practice I’ve shared with clients over the years, and in today’s episode, I’m sharing it with you. What can you stop doing right now that would give you more peace, more clarity, more confidence, more health, and wealth?

    To help inspire your next move, we are diving into about ten things you should consider stopping today.

    Tune in now…

     

    Takeaways

    Stop letting feelings of unworthiness dictate your actions.

    Proving your worth through struggle is a threat to your well-being.

    Expecting others to meet your needs can lead to disappointment.

    Avoid planning your future around temporary relationships.

    Don't let others hold your heart hostage.

    Setting boundaries is essential for self-protection.

    Your choices should not be influenced by others' opinions.

    Your past does not define your future.

    Focus on your own journey instead of comparing to others.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Transformation

    02:01 Identifying What to Stop Doing

    05:51 Releasing Unworthiness and Proving Worth

    08:54 Letting Go of Expectations

    09:39 Planning Around Temporary People

    11:07 Holding Your Heart Hostage

    13:04 Setting Boundaries Without Guilt

    15:27 Making Choices for Yourself

    19:09 Releasing the Past

    22:03 Moving On from Exes

    25:34 Embracing Your Unique Journey


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1737     How To Reinvent Yourself “Commit to doing small things differently every day.” After significant life events such as divorce, job loss, or personal setbacks, most people crave significant change. Going from who you once were to who you want to be can inspire fear and worry, but also excitement and fulfillment. This week’s episode outlines practical steps to reinvent yourself and create meaningful change in your life. We’re talking new vision, resetting your life, and I share how affirmations support personal change. Although I view life as a continuum—some circumstances require us to become a brand new version of ourselves if we are going to become who we are meant to be. Tune in now to start your personal reinvention.   Takeaways Reinventing yourself is a matter of creating a new vision. You can start over, pivot, and make another choice every time you need to. Change doesn’t have to be daunting. Commit to doing small things differently every day. Create affirmations that align with your new vision. You can become the person that you are meant to be. A hard reset can be beneficial. Affirmations help create new neural pathways. Small daily changes can lead to significant transformations. You can align with the highest version of yourself.   Chapters   00:00 Starting Over: A Journey of Reinvention 12:31 Practical Steps for Reinventing Yourself Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Commit to doing small things differently every day.” After significant life events such as divorce, job loss, or personal setbacks, most people crave significant change. Going from who you once were to who you want to be can inspire fear and worry, but also excitement and fulfillment. This week’s episode outlines practical steps to reinvent yourself and create meaningful change in your life. We’re talking new vision, resetting your life, and I share how affirmations support personal change. Although I view life as a continuum—some circumstances require us to become a brand new version of ourselves if we are going to become who we are meant to be. Tune in now to start your personal reinvention.   Takeaways Reinventing yourself is a matter of creating a new vision. You can start over, pivot, and make another choice every time you need to. Change doesn’t have to be daunting. Commit to doing small things differently every day. Create affirmations that align with your new vision. You can become the person that you are meant to be. A hard reset can be beneficial. Affirmations help create new neural pathways. Small daily changes can lead to significant transformations. You can align with the highest version of yourself.   Chapters   00:00 Starting Over: A Journey of Reinvention 12:31 Practical Steps for Reinventing Yourself Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Commit to doing small things differently every day.”


    After significant life events such as divorce, job loss, or personal setbacks, most people crave significant change. Going from who you once were to who you want to be can inspire fear and worry, but also excitement and fulfillment.

    This week’s episode outlines practical steps to reinvent yourself and create meaningful change in your life. We’re talking new vision, resetting your life, and I share how affirmations support personal change.

    Although I view life as a continuum—some circumstances require us to become a brand new version of ourselves if we are going to become who we are meant to be.

    Tune in now to start your personal reinvention.

     

    Takeaways

    Reinventing yourself is a matter of creating a new vision.

    You can start over, pivot, and make another choice every time you need to.

    Change doesn’t have to be daunting.

    Commit to doing small things differently every day.

    Create affirmations that align with your new vision.

    You can become the person that you are meant to be.

    A hard reset can be beneficial.

    Affirmations help create new neural pathways.

    Small daily changes can lead to significant transformations.

    You can align with the highest version of yourself.

     

    Chapters

     

    00:00 Starting Over: A Journey of Reinvention

    12:31 Practical Steps for Reinventing Yourself


    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    Airdoctor.com

    Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     922     Things That Are Worth Waiting For “Things take longer when you choose not to settle.” How do you feel about patience and waiting? Full transparency: I am not a fan. But I have come to see the value, and sometimes necessity, of waiting for things that truly matter. In this episode, I share some of those things. We’re taking love, parenthood, and everyday moments. This conversation is an encouraging reminder that your best life is worth waiting for. Takeaways Waiting is part of the lived experience. True love, marriage, and partnership are worth the wait. Parenthood is a sacred journey that requires readiness. Success, wealth, and personal growth take time to master. Fall in love with your own pace. Savor the everyday moments that bring joy. Your best life is worth waiting for. Things take longer when you choose not to settle. Chapters 00:00 The Value of Patience 03:07 Worth the Wait: Love and Relationships 06:03 Parenthood: A Sacred Journey 08:46 Mastering Your Life: The Path to Success 12:08 Everyday Moments Worth Savoring 14:56 Final Thoughts: The Journey of Waiting   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Things take longer when you choose not to settle.” How do you feel about patience and waiting? Full transparency: I am not a fan. But I have come to see the value, and sometimes necessity, of waiting for things that truly matter. In this episode, I share some of those things. We’re taking love, parenthood, and everyday moments. This conversation is an encouraging reminder that your best life is worth waiting for. Takeaways Waiting is part of the lived experience. True love, marriage, and partnership are worth the wait. Parenthood is a sacred journey that requires readiness. Success, wealth, and personal growth take time to master. Fall in love with your own pace. Savor the everyday moments that bring joy. Your best life is worth waiting for. Things take longer when you choose not to settle. Chapters 00:00 The Value of Patience 03:07 Worth the Wait: Love and Relationships 06:03 Parenthood: A Sacred Journey 08:46 Mastering Your Life: The Path to Success 12:08 Everyday Moments Worth Savoring 14:56 Final Thoughts: The Journey of Waiting   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Things take longer when you choose not to settle.”


    How do you feel about patience and waiting?

    Full transparency: I am not a fan.


    But I have come to see the value, and sometimes necessity, of waiting for things that truly matter. In this episode, I share some of those things. We’re taking love, parenthood, and everyday moments. This conversation is an encouraging reminder that your best life is worth waiting for.


    Takeaways

    Waiting is part of the lived experience.

    True love, marriage, and partnership are worth the wait.

    Parenthood is a sacred journey that requires readiness.

    Success, wealth, and personal growth take time to master.

    Fall in love with your own pace.

    Savor the everyday moments that bring joy.

    Your best life is worth waiting for.

    Things take longer when you choose not to settle.


    Chapters

    00:00 The Value of Patience

    03:07 Worth the Wait: Love and Relationships

    06:03 Parenthood: A Sacred Journey

    08:46 Mastering Your Life: The Path to Success

    12:08 Everyday Moments Worth Savoring

    14:56 Final Thoughts: The Journey of Waiting

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    Aquatru.com

    Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1041     Surprising Ways To Tell That You Are Healing “Sometimes change isn’t evident because it’s happening on the inside.” This episode is about strengthening your ability to recognize subtle signs of healing in your life. The journey can feel discouraging when we don’t see small progress as progress, when we fail to acknowledge the inner glow up, and when we only count the changes other people notice and validate. I’m sharing ten surprising indicators of healing, including reduced activation and triggering, quicker recovery from negative events, lower tolerance for foolishness and pain, improved sleep, and decisiveness... You’ll have to tune in for the rest. After this episode, we will never question if you are truly healing again.   Takeaways Making a list of efforts helps track progress. Healing often occurs internally and isn't always visible. Being less activated or triggered are signs of healing. Recovery time from negative events decreases with healing. Lower tolerance for foolishness is a sign of growth. A lower tolerance for pain reflects emotional maturity. Improved sleep and rest indicate a regulated state. Decisiveness shows clarity and presence in life. Using your voice is essential for self-advocacy. Setting boundaries is a positive sign of healing.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Daily Setup 03:02 Recognizing Signs of Healing 06:13 Understanding Activation vs. Triggering 09:03 Recovery Time and Emotional Responses 11:53 Lower Tolerance for Foolishness and Pain 15:11 Decisiveness and Future Planning 18:05 Using Your Voice and Somatic Symptoms 20:58 Setting Boundaries as a Sign of Healing   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me The Daily Set Up: The Daily Set Up Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Sometimes change isn’t evident because it’s happening on the inside.” This episode is about strengthening your ability to recognize subtle signs of healing in your life. The journey can feel discouraging when we don’t see small progress as progress, when we fail to acknowledge the inner glow up, and when we only count the changes other people notice and validate. I’m sharing ten surprising indicators of healing, including reduced activation and triggering, quicker recovery from negative events, lower tolerance for foolishness and pain, improved sleep, and decisiveness... You’ll have to tune in for the rest. After this episode, we will never question if you are truly healing again.   Takeaways Making a list of efforts helps track progress. Healing often occurs internally and isn't always visible. Being less activated or triggered are signs of healing. Recovery time from negative events decreases with healing. Lower tolerance for foolishness is a sign of growth. A lower tolerance for pain reflects emotional maturity. Improved sleep and rest indicate a regulated state. Decisiveness shows clarity and presence in life. Using your voice is essential for self-advocacy. Setting boundaries is a positive sign of healing.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Daily Setup 03:02 Recognizing Signs of Healing 06:13 Understanding Activation vs. Triggering 09:03 Recovery Time and Emotional Responses 11:53 Lower Tolerance for Foolishness and Pain 15:11 Decisiveness and Future Planning 18:05 Using Your Voice and Somatic Symptoms 20:58 Setting Boundaries as a Sign of Healing   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me The Daily Set Up: The Daily Set Up Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Sometimes change isn’t evident because it’s happening on the inside.”

    This episode is about strengthening your ability to recognize subtle signs of healing in your life.

    The journey can feel discouraging when we don’t see small progress as progress, when we fail to acknowledge the inner glow up, and when we only count the changes other people notice and validate. I’m sharing ten surprising indicators of healing, including reduced activation and triggering, quicker recovery from negative events, lower tolerance for foolishness and pain, improved sleep, and decisiveness... You’ll have to tune in for the rest.


    After this episode, we will never question if you are truly healing again.

     

    Takeaways

    Making a list of efforts helps track progress.

    Healing often occurs internally and isn't always visible.

    Being less activated or triggered are signs of healing.

    Recovery time from negative events decreases with healing.

    Lower tolerance for foolishness is a sign of growth.

    A lower tolerance for pain reflects emotional maturity.

    Improved sleep and rest indicate a regulated state.

    Decisiveness shows clarity and presence in life.

    Using your voice is essential for self-advocacy.

    Setting boundaries is a positive sign of healing.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Healing and Daily Setup

    03:02 Recognizing Signs of Healing

    06:13 Understanding Activation vs. Triggering

    09:03 Recovery Time and Emotional Responses

    11:53 Lower Tolerance for Foolishness and Pain

    15:11 Decisiveness and Future Planning

    18:05 Using Your Voice and Somatic Symptoms

    20:58 Setting Boundaries as a Sign of Healing

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    The Daily Set Up: The Daily Set Up

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1416     What I’ve Been Thinking Lately: The Power of Personal Reflection "You get in life what you think you deserve." This is one of those “let’s talk about it” episodes. I share a few things I’ve been thinking lately… From social media pressure, quitting stuff you aren’t good at, and why we should mind our own business, to why what we believe we deserve matters so much. I love sharing my thoughts in this way. I am sure that my random reflections will be relevant to some aspects of your life. When you are done listening, I invite you to take some time to reflect on your own thoughts about life, purpose, relationships, community, and whatever else comes up for you. Takeaways Social media pressures us to have opinions on everything. Not everyone needs to turn their interests into a business. You get in life what you think you deserve. It's okay to not have an opinion on every issue. We should normalize abandoning things we're not good at.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Random Thoughts 01:08 The Pressure of Social Media Opinions 07:06 When Interests Don't Need a Business 11:26 Belief and Self-Worth 16:22 Respecting Others' Choices 19:15 Normalizing Abandoning the Unfit 22:08 The Importance of Personal Reflection Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: jonesroadbeauty.com Get your exclusive free Cool Gloss with your first Jones Road Beauty purchase when you use my code: IHOPETHISHELPS. Don’t forget to tell them you heard about their amazing products from I Hope This Helps The Podcast. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "You get in life what you think you deserve." This is one of those “let’s talk about it” episodes. I share a few things I’ve been thinking lately… From social media pressure, quitting stuff you aren’t good at, and why we should mind our own business, to why what we believe we deserve matters so much. I love sharing my thoughts in this way. I am sure that my random reflections will be relevant to some aspects of your life. When you are done listening, I invite you to take some time to reflect on your own thoughts about life, purpose, relationships, community, and whatever else comes up for you. Takeaways Social media pressures us to have opinions on everything. Not everyone needs to turn their interests into a business. You get in life what you think you deserve. It's okay to not have an opinion on every issue. We should normalize abandoning things we're not good at.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Random Thoughts 01:08 The Pressure of Social Media Opinions 07:06 When Interests Don't Need a Business 11:26 Belief and Self-Worth 16:22 Respecting Others' Choices 19:15 Normalizing Abandoning the Unfit 22:08 The Importance of Personal Reflection Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: jonesroadbeauty.com Get your exclusive free Cool Gloss with your first Jones Road Beauty purchase when you use my code: IHOPETHISHELPS. Don’t forget to tell them you heard about their amazing products from I Hope This Helps The Podcast. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "You get in life what you think you deserve."

    This is one of those “let’s talk about it” episodes.

    I share a few things I’ve been thinking lately… From social media pressure, quitting stuff you aren’t good at, and why we should mind our own business, to why what we believe we deserve matters so much.


    I love sharing my thoughts in this way. I am sure that my random reflections will be relevant to some aspects of your life. When you are done listening, I invite you to take some time to reflect on your own thoughts about life, purpose, relationships, community, and whatever else comes up for you.

    Takeaways

    Social media pressures us to have opinions on everything.

    Not everyone needs to turn their interests into a business.

    You get in life what you think you deserve.

    It's okay to not have an opinion on every issue.

    We should normalize abandoning things we're not good at.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Random Thoughts

    01:08 The Pressure of Social Media Opinions

    07:06 When Interests Don't Need a Business

    11:26 Belief and Self-Worth

    16:22 Respecting Others' Choices

    19:15 Normalizing Abandoning the Unfit

    22:08 The Importance of Personal Reflection

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    jonesroadbeauty.com

    Get your exclusive free Cool Gloss with your first Jones Road Beauty purchase when you use my code: IHOPETHISHELPS. Don’t forget to tell them you heard about their amazing products from I Hope This Helps The Podcast.

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1435     Ask Nakeia: How To Heal Emotional Exhaustion "Feeling tired is part of the lived experience." We are answering a listener’s question today in our Ask Nakeia series. “Mia” asks for tips for healing the exhaustion she feels after a few years of challenges that have left her “tired.” My answer includes the typical “practice self-care” advice, but I also share my unpopular take on exhaustion and why we should embrace it. Mia has been in a literal fight for her life, and if you are also fighting in this season of your life or just feeling the exhaustion that comes with being a busy person who is working hard to live the life you deserve, you will relate to this episode. Tune in now for 8 ways to heal emotional exhaustion when you are tired and overwhelmed by your life. Takeaways Exhaustion can be a natural response to significant life challenges. Self-care practices should be tailored to individual needs. Check for biological causes of exhaustion, such as vitamin deficiencies. Recognize and release secondhand exhaustion from others' struggles. Seek help from family and friends when feeling overwhelmed. Movement and changing your environment can help alleviate exhaustion. Prayer can serve as a powerful tool for mental and emotional recovery. Embrace the season of rest as part of personal growth. Rest is a vital component of self-care and healing.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question 01:42 Mia's Journey: Overcoming Challenges 03:43 Understanding Exhaustion and Its Causes 05:57 Practical Steps to Address Exhaustion 09:58 Self-Care: Tailoring to Your Needs 13:59 Recognizing and Releasing Secondhand Exhaustion 16:50 The Importance of Seeking Help 17:49 The Power of Movement and Environment Change 20:10 The Role of Prayer in Recovery 22:15 Embracing the Season of Rest 27:13 Conclusion: Recap and Final Thoughts Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "Feeling tired is part of the lived experience." We are answering a listener’s question today in our Ask Nakeia series. “Mia” asks for tips for healing the exhaustion she feels after a few years of challenges that have left her “tired.” My answer includes the typical “practice self-care” advice, but I also share my unpopular take on exhaustion and why we should embrace it. Mia has been in a literal fight for her life, and if you are also fighting in this season of your life or just feeling the exhaustion that comes with being a busy person who is working hard to live the life you deserve, you will relate to this episode. Tune in now for 8 ways to heal emotional exhaustion when you are tired and overwhelmed by your life. Takeaways Exhaustion can be a natural response to significant life challenges. Self-care practices should be tailored to individual needs. Check for biological causes of exhaustion, such as vitamin deficiencies. Recognize and release secondhand exhaustion from others' struggles. Seek help from family and friends when feeling overwhelmed. Movement and changing your environment can help alleviate exhaustion. Prayer can serve as a powerful tool for mental and emotional recovery. Embrace the season of rest as part of personal growth. Rest is a vital component of self-care and healing.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question 01:42 Mia's Journey: Overcoming Challenges 03:43 Understanding Exhaustion and Its Causes 05:57 Practical Steps to Address Exhaustion 09:58 Self-Care: Tailoring to Your Needs 13:59 Recognizing and Releasing Secondhand Exhaustion 16:50 The Importance of Seeking Help 17:49 The Power of Movement and Environment Change 20:10 The Role of Prayer in Recovery 22:15 Embracing the Season of Rest 27:13 Conclusion: Recap and Final Thoughts Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Feeling tired is part of the lived experience."


    We are answering a listener’s question today in our Ask Nakeia series.

    “Mia” asks for tips for healing the exhaustion she feels after a few years of challenges that have left her “tired.”

    My answer includes the typical “practice self-care” advice, but I also share my unpopular take on exhaustion and why we should embrace it. Mia has been in a literal fight for her life, and if you are also fighting in this season of your life or just feeling the exhaustion that comes with being a busy person who is working hard to live the life you deserve, you will relate to this episode.

    Tune in now for 8 ways to heal emotional exhaustion when you are tired and overwhelmed by your life.


    Takeaways

    Exhaustion can be a natural response to significant life challenges.

    Self-care practices should be tailored to individual needs.

    Check for biological causes of exhaustion, such as vitamin deficiencies.

    Recognize and release secondhand exhaustion from others' struggles.

    Seek help from family and friends when feeling overwhelmed.

    Movement and changing your environment can help alleviate exhaustion.

    Prayer can serve as a powerful tool for mental and emotional recovery.

    Embrace the season of rest as part of personal growth.

    Rest is a vital component of self-care and healing.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question

    01:42 Mia's Journey: Overcoming Challenges

    03:43 Understanding Exhaustion and Its Causes

    05:57 Practical Steps to Address Exhaustion

    09:58 Self-Care: Tailoring to Your Needs

    13:59 Recognizing and Releasing Secondhand Exhaustion

    16:50 The Importance of Seeking Help

    17:49 The Power of Movement and Environment Change

    20:10 The Role of Prayer in Recovery

    22:15 Embracing the Season of Rest

    27:13 Conclusion: Recap and Final Thoughts


    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    Airdoctor.com

    Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1774     Taking A Timeout From Your Life “The exhaustion you feel after survival mode isn’t laziness, it’s biology.” I am sharing one of the most transformative experiences of my life with you. Nearly a decade ago, I put myself in timeout for an entire year and emerged as the most aligned, intentional, purpose-filled version of myself. Looking back, eight key practices helped me recover and reconnect with myself. If you are feeling disconnected, discouraged, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, check in with today’s episode to determine if you need a timeout.   Takeaways Taking a timeout can be a life-saving decision. Regular self-care practices are essential for mental and emotional health. Honesty with yourself is the first step to recovery. Rest is not laziness—it’s a biological necessity. It's okay to prioritize yourself and be 'selfish' in self-care. Keeping promises to yourself builds trust and integrity. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Honoring your capacity isn’t limiting. Regular small timeouts can prevent larger breakdowns.   Chapters   00:00 The Importance of Taking a Timeout 21:45 Eight Practices for Self-Care and Recovery Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “The exhaustion you feel after survival mode isn’t laziness, it’s biology.” I am sharing one of the most transformative experiences of my life with you. Nearly a decade ago, I put myself in timeout for an entire year and emerged as the most aligned, intentional, purpose-filled version of myself. Looking back, eight key practices helped me recover and reconnect with myself. If you are feeling disconnected, discouraged, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, check in with today’s episode to determine if you need a timeout.   Takeaways Taking a timeout can be a life-saving decision. Regular self-care practices are essential for mental and emotional health. Honesty with yourself is the first step to recovery. Rest is not laziness—it’s a biological necessity. It's okay to prioritize yourself and be 'selfish' in self-care. Keeping promises to yourself builds trust and integrity. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Honoring your capacity isn’t limiting. Regular small timeouts can prevent larger breakdowns.   Chapters   00:00 The Importance of Taking a Timeout 21:45 Eight Practices for Self-Care and Recovery Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “The exhaustion you feel after survival mode isn’t laziness, it’s biology.”

    I am sharing one of the most transformative experiences of my life with you.

    Nearly a decade ago, I put myself in timeout for an entire year and emerged as the most aligned, intentional, purpose-filled version of myself. Looking back, eight key practices helped me recover and reconnect with myself.

    If you are feeling disconnected, discouraged, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted, check in with today’s episode to determine if you need a timeout.

     

    Takeaways

    Taking a timeout can be a life-saving decision.

    Regular self-care practices are essential for mental and emotional health.

    Honesty with yourself is the first step to recovery.

    Rest is not laziness—it’s a biological necessity.

    It's okay to prioritize yourself and be 'selfish' in self-care.

    Keeping promises to yourself builds trust and integrity.

    Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

    Honoring your capacity isn’t limiting.

    Regular small timeouts can prevent larger breakdowns.

     

    Chapters

     

    00:00 The Importance of Taking a Timeout

    21:45 Eight Practices for Self-Care and Recovery


    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    Aquatru.com

    Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my podcast exclusive code: HELPS today

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1725     2025 Year-End Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, and The Lessons I Learned “This was a year of refining, and I'm glad that I chose to take myself through that process.” If you don’t uncover what worked and what didn't, this year, you will miss the lessons you were meant to learn. From life, to love, to business, to personal healing and growth, now is the perfect time to take inventory of the year you just had. I’ll go first… In this episode, we will ask meaningful questions, answer honestly, and decide what we want to experience in the new year. Takeaways  Prioritizing healing and self-care is essential. Refining one's identity can lead to personal growth. Isolation can provide clarity and focus. Expectations may not align with reality—adaptability is key. Honoring personal capacity leads to better outcomes. Well-being should be prioritized above all else. Healing is an ongoing practice, not a one-time event. Relationships reflect personal healing and growth. A new year brings new opportunities for growth and change.   Chapters 00:00 Year-End Reflections and Introductions 01:58 Prioritizing Healing and Self-Care 04:41 Refining Identity and Business 06:30 The Power of Isolation 08:08 What Didn't Work: Expectations vs. Reality 09:58 Health Challenges and Dieting Struggles 13:16 Honoring Personal Capacity 14:39 Lessons Learned: Well-Being First 17:02 Divine Guidance and Intuition 18:28 Client Insights and Reflections 21:54 Healing as a Continuous Practice 23:20 Hopes for the New Year You Are Invited to This Special Event I’m doing something new this year! Instead of our typical annual series, we are in community with Wisdom for Life for The Best Year of Your Life Summit. Join me and 50+other amazing leaders, teachers, and guides for this special edition for free: https://bestyear.krtra.com/t/LXBFOkQplH9c   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Read and choose the habit you will focus on in 2026: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ CoverArt: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “This was a year of refining, and I'm glad that I chose to take myself through that process.” If you don’t uncover what worked and what didn't, this year, you will miss the lessons you were meant to learn. From life, to love, to business, to personal healing and growth, now is the perfect time to take inventory of the year you just had. I’ll go first… In this episode, we will ask meaningful questions, answer honestly, and decide what we want to experience in the new year. Takeaways  Prioritizing healing and self-care is essential. Refining one's identity can lead to personal growth. Isolation can provide clarity and focus. Expectations may not align with reality—adaptability is key. Honoring personal capacity leads to better outcomes. Well-being should be prioritized above all else. Healing is an ongoing practice, not a one-time event. Relationships reflect personal healing and growth. A new year brings new opportunities for growth and change.   Chapters 00:00 Year-End Reflections and Introductions 01:58 Prioritizing Healing and Self-Care 04:41 Refining Identity and Business 06:30 The Power of Isolation 08:08 What Didn't Work: Expectations vs. Reality 09:58 Health Challenges and Dieting Struggles 13:16 Honoring Personal Capacity 14:39 Lessons Learned: Well-Being First 17:02 Divine Guidance and Intuition 18:28 Client Insights and Reflections 21:54 Healing as a Continuous Practice 23:20 Hopes for the New Year You Are Invited to This Special Event I’m doing something new this year! Instead of our typical annual series, we are in community with Wisdom for Life for The Best Year of Your Life Summit. Join me and 50+other amazing leaders, teachers, and guides for this special edition for free: https://bestyear.krtra.com/t/LXBFOkQplH9c   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com Read and choose the habit you will focus on in 2026: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ CoverArt: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “This was a year of refining, and I'm glad that I chose to take myself through that process.”

    If you don’t uncover what worked and what didn't, this year, you will miss the lessons you were meant to learn.

    From life, to love, to business, to personal healing and growth, now is the perfect time to take inventory of the year you just had. I’ll go first… In this episode, we will ask meaningful questions, answer honestly, and decide what we want to experience in the new year.


    Takeaways

     Prioritizing healing and self-care is essential.

    Refining one's identity can lead to personal growth.

    Isolation can provide clarity and focus.

    Expectations may not align with reality—adaptability is key.

    Honoring personal capacity leads to better outcomes.

    Well-being should be prioritized above all else.

    Healing is an ongoing practice, not a one-time event.

    Relationships reflect personal healing and growth.

    A new year brings new opportunities for growth and change.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Year-End Reflections and Introductions

    01:58 Prioritizing Healing and Self-Care

    04:41 Refining Identity and Business

    06:30 The Power of Isolation

    08:08 What Didn't Work: Expectations vs. Reality

    09:58 Health Challenges and Dieting Struggles

    13:16 Honoring Personal Capacity

    14:39 Lessons Learned: Well-Being First

    17:02 Divine Guidance and Intuition

    18:28 Client Insights and Reflections

    21:54 Healing as a Continuous Practice

    23:20 Hopes for the New Year


    You Are Invited to This Special Event

    I’m doing something new this year! Instead of our typical annual series, we are in community with Wisdom for Life for The Best Year of Your Life Summit. Join me and 50+other amazing leaders, teachers, and guides for this special edition for free: https://bestyear.krtra.com/t/LXBFOkQplH9c

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    Read and choose the habit you will focus on in 2026: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    CoverArt: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1512     Try A Little Tenderness: Why Tough Love Could Be The Problem "Learn to balance determination with empathy." Let’s explore an alternative to tough love, shall we? For those who have hustled and grinded their way through some of the most difficult circumstances in their lives, a more tender approach to success and personal growth may be the answer. Tough love may have been the way you survived, but tender love and care is how you will thrive in this season of your life. If balancing determination with compassion, affirming your worth, and practicing positive reinforcement sounds good to you, tune in to this episode for more ways to love yourself into the person you want to be.   Takeaways Tough love may have gotten you here, but tender love will take your life to the next level. You may crave tenderness and empathy as I grew. Gentle approaches could yield better responses than strict ones. Balancing determination with empathy is crucial. You are defined by who you are, not what you do. Affirmations can transform negative self-talk. Positive reinforcement is an alternative to punishment. Remember your strengths and resilience. Self-love is essential for personal growth.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Tough Love 06:06 Transitioning to Tenderness 12:46 Embracing Self-Love and Empathy   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "Learn to balance determination with empathy." Let’s explore an alternative to tough love, shall we? For those who have hustled and grinded their way through some of the most difficult circumstances in their lives, a more tender approach to success and personal growth may be the answer. Tough love may have been the way you survived, but tender love and care is how you will thrive in this season of your life. If balancing determination with compassion, affirming your worth, and practicing positive reinforcement sounds good to you, tune in to this episode for more ways to love yourself into the person you want to be.   Takeaways Tough love may have gotten you here, but tender love will take your life to the next level. You may crave tenderness and empathy as I grew. Gentle approaches could yield better responses than strict ones. Balancing determination with empathy is crucial. You are defined by who you are, not what you do. Affirmations can transform negative self-talk. Positive reinforcement is an alternative to punishment. Remember your strengths and resilience. Self-love is essential for personal growth.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Tough Love 06:06 Transitioning to Tenderness 12:46 Embracing Self-Love and Empathy   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Learn to balance determination with empathy."


    Let’s explore an alternative to tough love, shall we?

    For those who have hustled and grinded their way through some of the most difficult circumstances in their lives, a more tender approach to success and personal growth may be the answer. Tough love may have been the way you survived, but tender love and care is how you will thrive in this season of your life.

    If balancing determination with compassion, affirming your worth, and practicing positive reinforcement sounds good to you, tune in to this episode for more ways to love yourself into the person you want to be.

     

    Takeaways

    Tough love may have gotten you here, but tender love will take your life to the next level.

    You may crave tenderness and empathy as I grew.

    Gentle approaches could yield better responses than strict ones.

    Balancing determination with empathy is crucial.

    You are defined by who you are, not what you do.

    Affirmations can transform negative self-talk.

    Positive reinforcement is an alternative to punishment.

    Remember your strengths and resilience.

    Self-love is essential for personal growth.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 The Journey of Tough Love

    06:06 Transitioning to Tenderness

    12:46 Embracing Self-Love and Empathy

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1061     Rethinking What It Means To Be the Bigger Person “If you have to be the bigger person, you have already outgrown them.” In this episode, I am challenging what it means to be the “bigger person.” Are you showing how you’ve evolved or relapsing? Are you keeping the peace or betraying yourself? We will answer these questions, and more, as we work to rethink what it means to be the bigger person in your relationship.   Takeaways Slipping into resentment is a sign of self-betrayal. Setting boundaries protects your energy and heart. If setting a boundary messes with the relationship, you have a relationship problem. If you have to be the bigger person, you've outgrown some people. Staying silent isn't being the bigger person—it’s relapsing into a version of yourself that you have outgrown. Sometimes being the bigger person means addressing issues others are afraid to speak about. You are not being a bigger person if you allow mistreatment. The goal is to grow and evolve, not to be bigger than others. Normalize not wanting to be the bigger person for people you've outgrown.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery 02:45 Boundaries and Self-Respect 05:19 Redefining the Bigger Person 07:55 Empowerment Through Communication 10:47 Embracing Your True Self   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “If you have to be the bigger person, you have already outgrown them.” In this episode, I am challenging what it means to be the “bigger person.” Are you showing how you’ve evolved or relapsing? Are you keeping the peace or betraying yourself? We will answer these questions, and more, as we work to rethink what it means to be the bigger person in your relationship.   Takeaways Slipping into resentment is a sign of self-betrayal. Setting boundaries protects your energy and heart. If setting a boundary messes with the relationship, you have a relationship problem. If you have to be the bigger person, you've outgrown some people. Staying silent isn't being the bigger person—it’s relapsing into a version of yourself that you have outgrown. Sometimes being the bigger person means addressing issues others are afraid to speak about. You are not being a bigger person if you allow mistreatment. The goal is to grow and evolve, not to be bigger than others. Normalize not wanting to be the bigger person for people you've outgrown.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery 02:45 Boundaries and Self-Respect 05:19 Redefining the Bigger Person 07:55 Empowerment Through Communication 10:47 Embracing Your True Self   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: Airdoctor.com Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If you have to be the bigger person, you have already outgrown them.”


    In this episode, I am challenging what it means to be the “bigger person.” Are you showing how you’ve evolved or relapsing? Are you keeping the peace or betraying yourself? We will answer these questions, and more, as we work to rethink what it means to be the bigger person in your relationship.

     

    Takeaways

    Slipping into resentment is a sign of self-betrayal.

    Setting boundaries protects your energy and heart.

    If setting a boundary messes with the relationship, you have a relationship problem.

    If you have to be the bigger person, you've outgrown some people.

    Staying silent isn't being the bigger person—it’s relapsing into a version of yourself that you have outgrown.

    Sometimes being the bigger person means addressing issues others are afraid to speak about.

    You are not being a bigger person if you allow mistreatment.

    The goal is to grow and evolve, not to be bigger than others.

    Normalize not wanting to be the bigger person for people you've outgrown.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery

    02:45 Boundaries and Self-Respect

    05:19 Redefining the Bigger Person

    07:55 Empowerment Through Communication

    10:47 Embracing Your True Self

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    Airdoctor.com

    Get up to $300 off your new Air Doctor air purifier when you use my exclusive code: HELPS

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     856     Embracing The Fall: The Grace of Getting Back Up “People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up.” One of my favorite life lessons came from my daughter, and I’m sharing what I learned with you. If you have fallen, failed at an attempt, or experienced a setback, I am sharing what it takes to get back up and move forward with grace, intention, and determination. This episode is part pep talk, part strategy. People fail at their attempts at success every day. It’s disappointing, embarrassing, and sometimes painful—but sometimes that’s exactly what it takes to build the life you want to live. And you know what’s more memorable than falling? Getting back up. Tune in to hear how.   Takeaways   People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up. Getting back up after a fall shows you who you really are. People who succeed see failures as part of the process. Building safeguards is crucial during the journey. Flexibility and the ability to pivot are essential. Avoid internalizing the fears of others. You are not defined by failures. Progress is still progress, even with setbacks. Prioritizing well-being is key to resilience.   Chapters  00:00 The Journey of Motherhood and Storytelling 04:33 Lessons from a Child's Determination 12:18 The Process of Getting Back Up 15:31 Prioritizing Wellbeing on the Journey   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Use my code HELPS for up to 40% off — just be sure to place your order by December 12th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Listening after the 12th? Don’t worry — my code still works year-round for 20% off. Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my exclusive podcast code: HELPS today.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up.” One of my favorite life lessons came from my daughter, and I’m sharing what I learned with you. If you have fallen, failed at an attempt, or experienced a setback, I am sharing what it takes to get back up and move forward with grace, intention, and determination. This episode is part pep talk, part strategy. People fail at their attempts at success every day. It’s disappointing, embarrassing, and sometimes painful—but sometimes that’s exactly what it takes to build the life you want to live. And you know what’s more memorable than falling? Getting back up. Tune in to hear how.   Takeaways   People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up. Getting back up after a fall shows you who you really are. People who succeed see failures as part of the process. Building safeguards is crucial during the journey. Flexibility and the ability to pivot are essential. Avoid internalizing the fears of others. You are not defined by failures. Progress is still progress, even with setbacks. Prioritizing well-being is key to resilience.   Chapters  00:00 The Journey of Motherhood and Storytelling 04:33 Lessons from a Child's Determination 12:18 The Process of Getting Back Up 15:31 Prioritizing Wellbeing on the Journey   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Use my code HELPS for up to 40% off — just be sure to place your order by December 12th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Listening after the 12th? Don’t worry — my code still works year-round for 20% off. Aquatru.com Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my exclusive podcast code: HELPS today.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up.”


    One of my favorite life lessons came from my daughter, and I’m sharing what I learned with you.

    If you have fallen, failed at an attempt, or experienced a setback, I am sharing what it takes to get back up and move forward with grace, intention, and determination. This episode is part pep talk, part strategy.

    People fail at their attempts at success every day.

    It’s disappointing, embarrassing, and sometimes painful—but sometimes that’s exactly what it takes to build the life you want to live. And you know what’s more memorable than falling? Getting back up.

    Tune in to hear how.

     

    Takeaways

     

    People fall. Pay attention to the ones who get back up.

    Getting back up after a fall shows you who you really are.

    People who succeed see failures as part of the process.

    Building safeguards is crucial during the journey.

    Flexibility and the ability to pivot are essential.

    Avoid internalizing the fears of others.

    You are not defined by failures.

    Progress is still progress, even with setbacks.

    Prioritizing well-being is key to resilience.

     

    Chapters 

    00:00 The Journey of Motherhood and Storytelling

    04:33 Lessons from a Child's Determination

    12:18 The Process of Getting Back Up

    15:31 Prioritizing Wellbeing on the Journey

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    CozyEarth.com

    Use my code HELPS for up to 40% off — just be sure to place your order by December 12th for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Listening after the 12th? Don’t worry — my code still works year-round for 20% off.

    Aquatru.com

    Save up to 20% off your new air purifier when you use my exclusive podcast code: HELPS today.

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1310     Things I Learned About People The Hard Way “Sometimes it is through our connection to others that we find out how disconnected we are with ourselves.” This is the conversation we need to have if you have ever felt like your relationship with someone was a waste of your time. Relationships can be your greatest teacher. You can learn how to love others and yourself better—especially from the relationships that didn’t work out. Whether it’s the struggle to understand a parent, set boundaries with a sibling, or stop trying to change a partner, you can extract wisdom from the people you connect with in life. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some wisdom I learned about people, relationships, and myself, the hard way.   Takeaways When people fail you, they are not actually failing you—they are failing their capacity. We have to be okay with some people not fully understanding us. Understanding personal limitations fosters empathy for others. Aligning expectations with abilities leads to better relationships. Emotional intelligence is the key to managing disappointments. Self-awareness helps in navigating personal failures. Recognizing and acknowledging capacity can improve your quality of life and relationships. It's important to communicate expectations clearly. Growth comes from understanding and accepting limitations.   Chapters 00:00 The Mirror of Relationships 03:13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way 10:01 Understanding Capacity and Acceptance 17:54 Protecting Your Purpose 21:17 Reflection and Growth Prompts   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:01:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Sometimes it is through our connection to others that we find out how disconnected we are with ourselves.” This is the conversation we need to have if you have ever felt like your relationship with someone was a waste of your time. Relationships can be your greatest teacher. You can learn how to love others and yourself better—especially from the relationships that didn’t work out. Whether it’s the struggle to understand a parent, set boundaries with a sibling, or stop trying to change a partner, you can extract wisdom from the people you connect with in life. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some wisdom I learned about people, relationships, and myself, the hard way.   Takeaways When people fail you, they are not actually failing you—they are failing their capacity. We have to be okay with some people not fully understanding us. Understanding personal limitations fosters empathy for others. Aligning expectations with abilities leads to better relationships. Emotional intelligence is the key to managing disappointments. Self-awareness helps in navigating personal failures. Recognizing and acknowledging capacity can improve your quality of life and relationships. It's important to communicate expectations clearly. Growth comes from understanding and accepting limitations.   Chapters 00:00 The Mirror of Relationships 03:13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way 10:01 Understanding Capacity and Acceptance 17:54 Protecting Your Purpose 21:17 Reflection and Growth Prompts   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Sometimes it is through our connection to others that we find out how disconnected we are with ourselves.”


    This is the conversation we need to have if you have ever felt like your relationship with someone was a waste of your time. Relationships can be your greatest teacher. You can learn how to love others and yourself better—especially from the relationships that didn’t work out.

    Whether it’s the struggle to understand a parent, set boundaries with a sibling, or stop trying to change a partner, you can extract wisdom from the people you connect with in life.

    In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing some wisdom I learned about people, relationships, and myself, the hard way.

     

    Takeaways

    When people fail you, they are not actually failing you—they are failing their capacity.

    We have to be okay with some people not fully understanding us.

    Understanding personal limitations fosters empathy for others.

    Aligning expectations with abilities leads to better relationships.

    Emotional intelligence is the key to managing disappointments.

    Self-awareness helps in navigating personal failures.

    Recognizing and acknowledging capacity can improve your quality of life and relationships.

    It's important to communicate expectations clearly.

    Growth comes from understanding and accepting limitations.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 The Mirror of Relationships

    03:13 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

    10:01 Understanding Capacity and Acceptance

    17:54 Protecting Your Purpose

    21:17 Reflection and Growth Prompts

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    CozyEarth.com

    Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.

     

    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1588     The Side Effects Of Growth “Know the difference between growing pains and just pain.” There are so many things we don’t talk about enough, and the side effects of growth is one of those things. But today, we are going to talk about it. The complexities of personal growth can make experiencing it painful—and when we feel pain or discomfort, we tend to think something is wrong. Growth often comes with challenges and losses. There are seasons of isolation and questioning. This episode is stacked with insights on how to navigate the seasons. We’ll chat about the importance of reframing your understanding of growth, recognizing the difference between growing pains and just pain, and embracing the necessary changes that come with becoming the person you are meant to be. If this is your growth season or if you are wondering if you are growing at all, tap in!   Takeaways Real growth comes at a cost. Growth is a process that requires action. Growth can be painful, exhausting, and scary. It's important to recognize the polarity of growth. You may experience grief and peace during growth. Questioning is a part of the growth process. Know the difference between growing pains and just pain. Lean into the necessary changes that come with growth. Embrace the growth and the losses that accompany it.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Growth 05:20 Navigating the Side Effects of Growth 11:00 Embracing Change and Loss   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Know the difference between growing pains and just pain.” There are so many things we don’t talk about enough, and the side effects of growth is one of those things. But today, we are going to talk about it. The complexities of personal growth can make experiencing it painful—and when we feel pain or discomfort, we tend to think something is wrong. Growth often comes with challenges and losses. There are seasons of isolation and questioning. This episode is stacked with insights on how to navigate the seasons. We’ll chat about the importance of reframing your understanding of growth, recognizing the difference between growing pains and just pain, and embracing the necessary changes that come with becoming the person you are meant to be. If this is your growth season or if you are wondering if you are growing at all, tap in!   Takeaways Real growth comes at a cost. Growth is a process that requires action. Growth can be painful, exhausting, and scary. It's important to recognize the polarity of growth. You may experience grief and peace during growth. Questioning is a part of the growth process. Know the difference between growing pains and just pain. Lean into the necessary changes that come with growth. Embrace the growth and the losses that accompany it.   Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Growth 05:20 Navigating the Side Effects of Growth 11:00 Embracing Change and Loss   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Know the difference between growing pains and just pain.”

    There are so many things we don’t talk about enough, and the side effects of growth is one of those things. But today, we are going to talk about it.

    The complexities of personal growth can make experiencing it painful—and when we feel pain or discomfort, we tend to think something is wrong. Growth often comes with challenges and losses. There are seasons of isolation and questioning. This episode is stacked with insights on how to navigate the seasons. We’ll chat about the importance of reframing your understanding of growth, recognizing the difference between growing pains and just pain, and embracing the necessary changes that come with becoming the person you are meant to be. If this is your growth season or if you are wondering if you are growing at all, tap in!

     

    Takeaways

    Real growth comes at a cost.

    Growth is a process that requires action.

    Growth can be painful, exhausting, and scary.

    It's important to recognize the polarity of growth.

    You may experience grief and peace during growth.

    Questioning is a part of the growth process.

    Know the difference between growing pains and just pain.

    Lean into the necessary changes that come with growth.

    Embrace the growth and the losses that accompany it.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 The Journey of Growth

    05:20 Navigating the Side Effects of Growth

    11:00 Embracing Change and Loss

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    CozyEarth.com

    Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     935     Are You A Perfectionist Or Are You Scared? “Adjust your standards to meet your intention.” In this conversation, we explore the concepts of perfectionism and fear—two things that are often confused for one another. Both can hinder personal progress. Both require intentional reprogramming. And both can be healed through the practices I shared today. To help illustrate the difference between perfectionism and fear, I am sharing insights from my sessions with a client who identified as a perfectionist, but realized that fear was the underlying issue preventing her from moving forward. Whether you have been hiding behind perfectionism or fear, today’s chat will help you start making things happen in your life.   Takeaways Perfectionism can often mask underlying fear. Setting new intentions can help overcome stagnation. Focus on action rather than the perfect outcome. Applying grace to oneself is essential for growth. It's important to know if you're facing perfectionism or fear. Celebrating small steps can motivate further action. Honor the details, but don't obsess over them. The process of growth is as important as the outcome. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Perfectionism and Fear 04:56 Setting New Intentions and Standards 06:33 Focusing on Action Over Outcome 08:11 Applying Grace in the Process   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. AirDoctor.com Save up to $300 off your purifier using our exclusive, podcast-only code: HELPS Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Adjust your standards to meet your intention.” In this conversation, we explore the concepts of perfectionism and fear—two things that are often confused for one another. Both can hinder personal progress. Both require intentional reprogramming. And both can be healed through the practices I shared today. To help illustrate the difference between perfectionism and fear, I am sharing insights from my sessions with a client who identified as a perfectionist, but realized that fear was the underlying issue preventing her from moving forward. Whether you have been hiding behind perfectionism or fear, today’s chat will help you start making things happen in your life.   Takeaways Perfectionism can often mask underlying fear. Setting new intentions can help overcome stagnation. Focus on action rather than the perfect outcome. Applying grace to oneself is essential for growth. It's important to know if you're facing perfectionism or fear. Celebrating small steps can motivate further action. Honor the details, but don't obsess over them. The process of growth is as important as the outcome. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Perfectionism and Fear 04:56 Setting New Intentions and Standards 06:33 Focusing on Action Over Outcome 08:11 Applying Grace in the Process   Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. AirDoctor.com Save up to $300 off your purifier using our exclusive, podcast-only code: HELPS Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Adjust your standards to meet your intention.”


    In this conversation, we explore the concepts of perfectionism and fear—two things that are often confused for one another.

    Both can hinder personal progress. Both require intentional reprogramming. And both can be healed through the practices I shared today.


    To help illustrate the difference between perfectionism and fear, I am sharing insights from my sessions with a client who identified as a perfectionist, but realized that fear was the underlying issue preventing her from moving forward.

    Whether you have been hiding behind perfectionism or fear, today’s chat will help you start making things happen in your life.  


    Takeaways

    Perfectionism can often mask underlying fear.

    Setting new intentions can help overcome stagnation.

    Focus on action rather than the perfect outcome.

    Applying grace to oneself is essential for growth.

    It's important to know if you're facing perfectionism or fear.

    Celebrating small steps can motivate further action.

    Honor the details, but don't obsess over them.

    The process of growth is as important as the outcome.


    Chapters

    00:00 Understanding Perfectionism and Fear

    04:56 Setting New Intentions and Standards

    06:33 Focusing on Action Over Outcome

    08:11 Applying Grace in the Process

     

    Thanks To I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    CozyEarth.com

    Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.

    AirDoctor.com

    Save up to $300 off your purifier using our exclusive, podcast-only code: HELPS


    Resources

    Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com

    Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com

    For deeper reflection, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     857     3 Reasons You Can't Get Over Your Ex “Just because it didn’t last doesn’t mean it was never meant to be.” Lean in, Beloved, as we chat about something almost everyone has experienced… Heartbreak and the journey to move forward after. This episode is titled 3 Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex, but that is where the struggle begins. Heartbreak is not something you “get over.” I’m sharing a perspective many people miss. We heal, we grow, and we move forward. We don’t fully get over being in love, sharing a life, and creating memories with someone we’ve felt a deep connection with. I know firsthand that the heartbreak struggle is real—and there are three main reasons why. If you have been wondering why it’s been so hard to heal and move forward from heartbreak, this is the conversation you need to have today. Takeaways We never really get over heartbreak—we heal and move forward. Heartbreak leaves lasting imprints on our hearts and minds. Going no contact is essential for healing after a breakup. Romanticizing a relationship can hinder the healing process. Closure is something you must give to yourself, not seek from others. Healthy distractions can help fill the void left by a breakup. Resetting your energy is crucial for moving forward. It's okay to take time to reclaim yourself after a relationship. The version of you in the relationship is not the same as now. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Heartbreak and Healing 02:05 The Importance of No Contact 04:57 Romanticizing Relationships 08:02 The Myth of Closure 11:58 Practical Steps to Heal from Heartbreak   Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. AquaTru.com Use my code HELPS to save 20% off your purchase of a purifier. Resources For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Healing allows you to carry positive memories into future relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Just because it didn’t last doesn’t mean it was never meant to be.” Lean in, Beloved, as we chat about something almost everyone has experienced… Heartbreak and the journey to move forward after. This episode is titled 3 Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex, but that is where the struggle begins. Heartbreak is not something you “get over.” I’m sharing a perspective many people miss. We heal, we grow, and we move forward. We don’t fully get over being in love, sharing a life, and creating memories with someone we’ve felt a deep connection with. I know firsthand that the heartbreak struggle is real—and there are three main reasons why. If you have been wondering why it’s been so hard to heal and move forward from heartbreak, this is the conversation you need to have today. Takeaways We never really get over heartbreak—we heal and move forward. Heartbreak leaves lasting imprints on our hearts and minds. Going no contact is essential for healing after a breakup. Romanticizing a relationship can hinder the healing process. Closure is something you must give to yourself, not seek from others. Healthy distractions can help fill the void left by a breakup. Resetting your energy is crucial for moving forward. It's okay to take time to reclaim yourself after a relationship. The version of you in the relationship is not the same as now. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Heartbreak and Healing 02:05 The Importance of No Contact 04:57 Romanticizing Relationships 08:02 The Myth of Closure 11:58 Practical Steps to Heal from Heartbreak   Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. AquaTru.com Use my code HELPS to save 20% off your purchase of a purifier. Resources For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Healing allows you to carry positive memories into future relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Just because it didn’t last doesn’t mean it was never meant to be.”

    Lean in, Beloved, as we chat about something almost everyone has experienced…

    Heartbreak and the journey to move forward after.

    This episode is titled 3 Reasons You Can’t Get Over Your Ex, but that is where the struggle begins. Heartbreak is not something you “get over.”

    I’m sharing a perspective many people miss. We heal, we grow, and we move forward. We don’t fully get over being in love, sharing a life, and creating memories with someone we’ve felt a deep connection with. I know firsthand that the heartbreak struggle is real—and there are three main reasons why.

    If you have been wondering why it’s been so hard to heal and move forward from heartbreak, this is the conversation you need to have today.


    Takeaways

    We never really get over heartbreak—we heal and move forward.

    Heartbreak leaves lasting imprints on our hearts and minds.

    Going no contact is essential for healing after a breakup.

    Romanticizing a relationship can hinder the healing process.

    Closure is something you must give to yourself, not seek from others.

    Healthy distractions can help fill the void left by a breakup.

    Resetting your energy is crucial for moving forward.

    It's okay to take time to reclaim yourself after a relationship.

    The version of you in the relationship is not the same as now.


    Chapters

    00:00 Understanding Heartbreak and Healing

    02:05 The Importance of No Contact

    04:57 Romanticizing Relationships

    08:02 The Myth of Closure

    11:58 Practical Steps to Heal from Heartbreak

      Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsors:

    CozyEarth.com

    Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.


    AquaTru.com

    Use my code HELPS to save 20% off your purchase of a purifier.

    Resources

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Healing allows you to carry positive memories into future relationships


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1266     Ask Nakeia: How to Have Tough Conversations Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?" This conversation is a new format for us, and I’m excited about it. I get to answer a listener’s question in a series I’m calling Ask Nakeia. This week’s question comes from “Liz.” She shared some background information before asking a question that many of you will relate to. Her intention is to share her heart without hurting her mother, to be heard and respected, to maintain the health of the relationship, and to deepen the connection. Can you guess what Liz’s question is? Some of my answers may surprise you. Tune in to hear the six practices I share and learn how your question could be the next one I answer in the all-new Ask Nakeia series. Takeaways Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?" Get clear on your intention. Validation from others isn't always necessary. Sometimes just being heard is enough. You may need to process your feelings in the safety of a professional. Decide how you will handle the worst-case scenario. Only share what is necessary. Release your projected outcomes. Understanding your intent can guide your conversations. Continue being brave enough to use your voice.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Difficult Conversations 00:51 Preparing for the Conversation Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsor: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. Resources: For deeper reflection, read the chapter on not taking things personally and boundaries: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?" This conversation is a new format for us, and I’m excited about it. I get to answer a listener’s question in a series I’m calling Ask Nakeia. This week’s question comes from “Liz.” She shared some background information before asking a question that many of you will relate to. Her intention is to share her heart without hurting her mother, to be heard and respected, to maintain the health of the relationship, and to deepen the connection. Can you guess what Liz’s question is? Some of my answers may surprise you. Tune in to hear the six practices I share and learn how your question could be the next one I answer in the all-new Ask Nakeia series. Takeaways Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?" Get clear on your intention. Validation from others isn't always necessary. Sometimes just being heard is enough. You may need to process your feelings in the safety of a professional. Decide how you will handle the worst-case scenario. Only share what is necessary. Release your projected outcomes. Understanding your intent can guide your conversations. Continue being brave enough to use your voice.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Difficult Conversations 00:51 Preparing for the Conversation Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsor: CozyEarth.com Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. Resources: For deeper reflection, read the chapter on not taking things personally and boundaries: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?" This conversation is a new format for us, and I’m excited about it.

    I get to answer a listener’s question in a series I’m calling Ask Nakeia.

    This week’s question comes from “Liz.” She shared some background information before asking a question that many of you will relate to.

    Her intention is to share her heart without hurting her mother, to be heard and respected, to maintain the health of the relationship, and to deepen the connection.

    Can you guess what Liz’s question is? Some of my answers may surprise you. Tune in to hear the six practices I share and learn how your question could be the next one I answer in the all-new Ask Nakeia series.


    Takeaways

    Start by asking yourself, "Do I really need to have this conversation?"

    Get clear on your intention.

    Validation from others isn't always necessary.

    Sometimes just being heard is enough.

    You may need to process your feelings in the safety of a professional.

    Decide how you will handle the worst-case scenario.

    Only share what is necessary.

    Release your projected outcomes.

    Understanding your intent can guide your conversations.

    Continue being brave enough to use your voice.

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Difficult Conversations

    00:51 Preparing for the Conversation


    Thanks to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Sponsor:


    CozyEarth.com

    Right now, you can stack my code HELPS on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.


    Resources:

    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on not taking things personally and boundaries: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1153     How to Know When It's Time To Let Go “When it blocks your blessings… Let it go.” “How do I know when to let go?” is part of my top five most frequently asked questions. And today, I have answers... In this episode, I walk you through the complex emotions surrounding the decision to let go of relationships, goals, and personal attachments. I’m sharing the signs you may be missing and sending you love as I share the signs you and I both know you know. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode encourages you to confront your fear of change and failure and ultimately let go. Takeaways When it’s time to let go, there will be signs. Conditioning leads us to hold on longer than we should. Fear of change can prevent us from letting go. Letting go can feel like admitting failure. Investment in time and energy can make it hard to release. You don’t need closure to move on. There is grief that comes from doing what's best for you. Not everything we need to let go of is bad—It just may not align with our current selves. Everything that's good to you ain't good for you. Letting go opens up space for new opportunities and growth. Chapters   00:00 The Dilemma of Letting Go 02:11 Understanding the Struggle to Let Go 09:41 The Emotional Weight of Letting Go 10:33 Recognizing When to Let Go 18:23 The Power of Letting Go Resources: For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “When it blocks your blessings… Let it go.” “How do I know when to let go?” is part of my top five most frequently asked questions. And today, I have answers... In this episode, I walk you through the complex emotions surrounding the decision to let go of relationships, goals, and personal attachments. I’m sharing the signs you may be missing and sending you love as I share the signs you and I both know you know. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode encourages you to confront your fear of change and failure and ultimately let go. Takeaways When it’s time to let go, there will be signs. Conditioning leads us to hold on longer than we should. Fear of change can prevent us from letting go. Letting go can feel like admitting failure. Investment in time and energy can make it hard to release. You don’t need closure to move on. There is grief that comes from doing what's best for you. Not everything we need to let go of is bad—It just may not align with our current selves. Everything that's good to you ain't good for you. Letting go opens up space for new opportunities and growth. Chapters   00:00 The Dilemma of Letting Go 02:11 Understanding the Struggle to Let Go 09:41 The Emotional Weight of Letting Go 10:33 Recognizing When to Let Go 18:23 The Power of Letting Go Resources: For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “When it blocks your blessings… Let it go.”


    “How do I know when to let go?” is part of my top five most frequently asked questions.


    And today, I have answers...


    In this episode, I walk you through the complex emotions surrounding the decision to let go of relationships, goals, and personal attachments. I’m sharing the signs you may be missing and sending you love as I share the signs you and I both know you know.

    Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode encourages you to confront your fear of change and failure and ultimately let go.


    Takeaways

    When it’s time to let go, there will be signs.

    Conditioning leads us to hold on longer than we should.

    Fear of change can prevent us from letting go.

    Letting go can feel like admitting failure.

    Investment in time and energy can make it hard to release.

    You don’t need closure to move on.

    There is grief that comes from doing what's best for you.

    Not everything we need to let go of is bad—It just may not align with our current selves.

    Everything that's good to you ain't good for you.

    Letting go opens up space for new opportunities and growth.

    Chapters

     

    00:00 The Dilemma of Letting Go

    02:11 Understanding the Struggle to Let Go

    09:41 The Emotional Weight of Letting Go

    10:33 Recognizing When to Let Go

    18:23 The Power of Letting Go


    Resources:


    For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     1400     Healing Without An Apology “The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed.” I was sending you love this entire episode. Today, we discussed something that a lot of people struggle with, which is healing without an apology. In this episode, I really leaned into the fact that healing is a personal journey that does not require the approval or acknowledgment of others. Even when it comes to feelings of hurt, disappointment, and betrayal, the way forward is through your decision to heal—not an apology. The truth is: some people aren’t willing, able, or ready to admit their wrongs, but you deserve to heal anyway. Once again, we are going “there.” There will be some talk about validating your own feelings, engaging in healing practices, self-care, and the steps one can take to reclaim their energy and find closure.   Takeaways You don't need an apology to heal. Your healing belongs to you. Healing does not require the approval or participation of others. The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed. Apologies can come in different forms, not always verbal. Your work is to heal. Excuse yourself from the offense and move forward. Acknowledge your feelings to begin the healing process. You can give yourself closure. Healing without an apology is the ultimate act of self-care. Chapters   00:00 The Journey to Healing Begins 09:49 Finding Closure and Acknowledging Feelings 16:20 Reclaiming Energy and Practicing Self-Care Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Prayer for healing without an apology: I Hope This Helps Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed.” I was sending you love this entire episode. Today, we discussed something that a lot of people struggle with, which is healing without an apology. In this episode, I really leaned into the fact that healing is a personal journey that does not require the approval or acknowledgment of others. Even when it comes to feelings of hurt, disappointment, and betrayal, the way forward is through your decision to heal—not an apology. The truth is: some people aren’t willing, able, or ready to admit their wrongs, but you deserve to heal anyway. Once again, we are going “there.” There will be some talk about validating your own feelings, engaging in healing practices, self-care, and the steps one can take to reclaim their energy and find closure.   Takeaways You don't need an apology to heal. Your healing belongs to you. Healing does not require the approval or participation of others. The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed. Apologies can come in different forms, not always verbal. Your work is to heal. Excuse yourself from the offense and move forward. Acknowledge your feelings to begin the healing process. You can give yourself closure. Healing without an apology is the ultimate act of self-care. Chapters   00:00 The Journey to Healing Begins 09:49 Finding Closure and Acknowledging Feelings 16:20 Reclaiming Energy and Practicing Self-Care Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Prayer for healing without an apology: I Hope This Helps Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed.”


    I was sending you love this entire episode.

    Today, we discussed something that a lot of people struggle with, which is healing without an apology.

    In this episode, I really leaned into the fact that healing is a personal journey that does not require the approval or acknowledgment of others. Even when it comes to feelings of hurt, disappointment, and betrayal, the way forward is through your decision to heal—not an apology. The truth is: some people aren’t willing, able, or ready to admit their wrongs, but you deserve to heal anyway. Once again, we are going “there.” There will be some talk about validating your own feelings, engaging in healing practices, self-care, and the steps one can take to reclaim their energy and find closure.

     

    Takeaways

    • You don't need an apology to heal.
    • Your healing belongs to you.
    • Healing does not require the approval or participation of others.
    • The people who hurt you may not want to see you healed.
    • Apologies can come in different forms, not always verbal.
    • Your work is to heal.
    • Excuse yourself from the offense and move forward.
    • Acknowledge your feelings to begin the healing process.
    • You can give yourself closure.
    • Healing without an apology is the ultimate act of self-care.


    Chapters

     

    00:00 The Journey to Healing Begins

    09:49 Finding Closure and Acknowledging Feelings

    16:20 Reclaiming Energy and Practicing Self-Care


    Resources:

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Prayer for healing without an apology: I Hope This Helps

    Cover Art: Alafia Haus

    Photography: Drea Nicole

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    ]]>     1286     What If You Are The Problem: How To Heal Self-Sabotage “If You Are The Problem, You Are Also The Solution.” I am sending you love as I say this: You may be your biggest opp. But settle yourself, Beloved, because today, I am going to show you how to become your greatest ally. This episode explores the pattern of self-sabotage.  We will reflect on the behaviors that may be hindering your progress. And I take my time as I unpack 10 self-sabotaging habits and 4 transformative habits that will replace them all. If you are tired of starting and stopping, not keeping your word, doing the same old things, and feeling stuck, get into this episode immediately. And be prepared to be moved into action. Takeaways You may be your own biggest obstacle. Personal accountability empowers you to change. Talking too much can limit your potential. Seek the right people for support and guidance. Don't wait for the perfect moment to start. Prioritize your mental health as a foundation for success. Forgiveness is essential for moving forward. Include faith in your plans for guidance. Understanding your feelings is crucial for growth. Embrace your gifts and stop downplaying your talents. Chapters 00:00 Identifying the Problem: Are You the Issue? 01:25 Self-Sabotaging Habits: An Overview 05:08 The Importance of Communication: Who Are You Talking To? 11:11 Starting Before You're Ready: Embracing Imperfection 14:23 Prioritizing Mental Health: The Foundation of Progress 16:54 Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Past 19:45 Including Faith in Your Journey 22:20 Understanding and Regulating Your Feelings 24:20 Embracing Your Gifts: Stop Downplaying Yourself 30:16 Decisiveness: Making Choices to Move Forward 32:16 Healing Self-Sabotage: Steps to Take   Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ The book I used to start weight training: The New Rules Of Lifting For Women Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “If You Are The Problem, You Are Also The Solution.” I am sending you love as I say this: You may be your biggest opp. But settle yourself, Beloved, because today, I am going to show you how to become your greatest ally. This episode explores the pattern of self-sabotage.  We will reflect on the behaviors that may be hindering your progress. And I take my time as I unpack 10 self-sabotaging habits and 4 transformative habits that will replace them all. If you are tired of starting and stopping, not keeping your word, doing the same old things, and feeling stuck, get into this episode immediately. And be prepared to be moved into action. Takeaways You may be your own biggest obstacle. Personal accountability empowers you to change. Talking too much can limit your potential. Seek the right people for support and guidance. Don't wait for the perfect moment to start. Prioritize your mental health as a foundation for success. Forgiveness is essential for moving forward. Include faith in your plans for guidance. Understanding your feelings is crucial for growth. Embrace your gifts and stop downplaying your talents. Chapters 00:00 Identifying the Problem: Are You the Issue? 01:25 Self-Sabotaging Habits: An Overview 05:08 The Importance of Communication: Who Are You Talking To? 11:11 Starting Before You're Ready: Embracing Imperfection 14:23 Prioritizing Mental Health: The Foundation of Progress 16:54 Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Past 19:45 Including Faith in Your Journey 22:20 Understanding and Regulating Your Feelings 24:20 Embracing Your Gifts: Stop Downplaying Yourself 30:16 Decisiveness: Making Choices to Move Forward 32:16 Healing Self-Sabotage: Steps to Take   Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ The book I used to start weight training: The New Rules Of Lifting For Women Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “If You Are The Problem, You Are Also The Solution.”


    I am sending you love as I say this:

    You may be your biggest opp.

    But settle yourself, Beloved, because today, I am going to show you how to become your greatest ally. This episode explores the pattern of self-sabotage.  We will reflect on the behaviors that may be hindering your progress. And I take my time as I unpack 10 self-sabotaging habits and 4 transformative habits that will replace them all.

    If you are tired of starting and stopping, not keeping your word, doing the same old things, and feeling stuck, get into this episode immediately. And be prepared to be moved into action.

    Takeaways


    • You may be your own biggest obstacle.
    • Personal accountability empowers you to change.
    • Talking too much can limit your potential.
    • Seek the right people for support and guidance.
    • Don't wait for the perfect moment to start.
    • Prioritize your mental health as a foundation for success.
    • Forgiveness is essential for moving forward.
    • Include faith in your plans for guidance.
    • Understanding your feelings is crucial for growth.
    • Embrace your gifts and stop downplaying your talents.

    Chapters


    00:00 Identifying the Problem: Are You the Issue?

    01:25 Self-Sabotaging Habits: An Overview

    05:08 The Importance of Communication: Who Are You Talking To?

    11:11 Starting Before You're Ready: Embracing Imperfection

    14:23 Prioritizing Mental Health: The Foundation of Progress

    16:54 Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Past

    19:45 Including Faith in Your Journey

    22:20 Understanding and Regulating Your Feelings

    24:20 Embracing Your Gifts: Stop Downplaying Yourself

    30:16 Decisiveness: Making Choices to Move Forward

    32:16 Healing Self-Sabotage: Steps to Take

     

    Resources:

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    The book I used to start weight training: The New Rules Of Lifting For Women

    Cover Art: Alafia House

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

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    ]]>     2692     Uncomplicating Adult Friendships "You have to choose friendship."   In this episode, we will laugh a little as we explore the complexities of adult friendships. I share my personal friendship experiences, including one that ended. I discuss how friendships evolve and the importance of intentionality in cultivating and maintaining these relationships. And I leave you with some practical advice on how to meet new friends as an adult. If you have had struggles in your friendships, want to deepen existing connections, or redefine friendship in a new season in your life, this episode is for you. Takeaways Friendship dynamics change as we grow older. Adult friendships often require intentional effort. Defining friendship characteristics is crucial for connection. Boundaries in friendships help maintain healthy relationships. Showing up for friends is essential for deepening bonds. Friendship should be easy and not burdensome. It's important to communicate needs in friendships. Cultivating new friendships should always be an option. Reconnecting with old friends can reignite valuable relationships. Connection outside of family and partners is necessary for well-being. Chapters   00:00 The Foundation of Adult Friendships 02:21 Evolving Definitions of Friendship 05:07 Navigating Changes in Friendships 07:36 Characteristics and Boundaries in Friendships 10:18 Showing Up as a Friend 14:19 Making Friendships Easy 17:59 Cultivating New Friendships 20:21 The Importance of Connection   Resources: Friendship Scripture: A man who has friends must himself be friendly, -Proverbs 18:24 For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "You have to choose friendship."   In this episode, we will laugh a little as we explore the complexities of adult friendships. I share my personal friendship experiences, including one that ended. I discuss how friendships evolve and the importance of intentionality in cultivating and maintaining these relationships. And I leave you with some practical advice on how to meet new friends as an adult. If you have had struggles in your friendships, want to deepen existing connections, or redefine friendship in a new season in your life, this episode is for you. Takeaways Friendship dynamics change as we grow older. Adult friendships often require intentional effort. Defining friendship characteristics is crucial for connection. Boundaries in friendships help maintain healthy relationships. Showing up for friends is essential for deepening bonds. Friendship should be easy and not burdensome. It's important to communicate needs in friendships. Cultivating new friendships should always be an option. Reconnecting with old friends can reignite valuable relationships. Connection outside of family and partners is necessary for well-being. Chapters   00:00 The Foundation of Adult Friendships 02:21 Evolving Definitions of Friendship 05:07 Navigating Changes in Friendships 07:36 Characteristics and Boundaries in Friendships 10:18 Showing Up as a Friend 14:19 Making Friendships Easy 17:59 Cultivating New Friendships 20:21 The Importance of Connection   Resources: Friendship Scripture: A man who has friends must himself be friendly, -Proverbs 18:24 For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "You have to choose friendship."

     

    In this episode, we will laugh a little as we explore the complexities of adult friendships.

    I share my personal friendship experiences, including one that ended. I discuss how friendships evolve and the importance of intentionality in cultivating and maintaining these relationships. And I leave you with some practical advice on how to meet new friends as an adult.

    If you have had struggles in your friendships, want to deepen existing connections, or redefine friendship in a new season in your life, this episode is for you.

    Takeaways

    • Friendship dynamics change as we grow older.
    • Adult friendships often require intentional effort.
    • Defining friendship characteristics is crucial for connection.
    • Boundaries in friendships help maintain healthy relationships.
    • Showing up for friends is essential for deepening bonds.
    • Friendship should be easy and not burdensome.
    • It's important to communicate needs in friendships.
    • Cultivating new friendships should always be an option.
    • Reconnecting with old friends can reignite valuable relationships.
    • Connection outside of family and partners is necessary for well-being.


    Chapters

     

    00:00 The Foundation of Adult Friendships

    02:21 Evolving Definitions of Friendship

    05:07 Navigating Changes in Friendships

    07:36 Characteristics and Boundaries in Friendships

    10:18 Showing Up as a Friend

    14:19 Making Friendships Easy

    17:59 Cultivating New Friendships

    20:21 The Importance of Connection

     

    Resources:

    Friendship Scripture: A man who has friends must himself be friendly, -Proverbs 18:24

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia House

    Photography: Drea Nicole

     

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    ]]>     1550     Healing Beyond The Hashtags: A Roadmap For Your Healing Journey "The habits that helped you survive in the past could be the cause of your current struggle." Everyone is talking about healing. There is a hashtag for every trending healing practice. Yet, people are still struggling with the same patterns, relationships, and mindset. My book, “Habits for Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power is what ABC News calls “a roadmap to healing” because it outlines nine essential habits that can help you go from a traumatic childhood, burnout, insecurity, shame, or hopelessness to healing, growing, thriving, and living in purpose, peace, and power. In this week’s episode, each healing habit is explored in detail, highlighting the significance of self-care, letting go, personal accountability, acceptance, self-forgiveness, not taking things personally, minding one's own business, setting boundaries, and remembering one's identity, so you can engage in your healing journey and identify practices that resonate with your unique experiences. After listening, you will be ready to take the next step on your healing journey. Takeaways Self-care practices must be individualized to be effective. Letting go of past habits is essential for growth. Personal accountability empowers individuals to take control of their lives. Acceptance involves adjusting expectations and recognizing capacity. Self-forgiveness is crucial for honoring personal progress. Not taking things personally helps in understanding the truth. Minding your own business allows for personal focus and growth. Setting boundaries is necessary for healthy connections. Remembering who you are is vital for embracing possibilities. Chapters   00:00 Embracing Healing and Personal Development 02:49 Identifying Individual Healing Journeys 03:42 The Nine Habits for Healing 04:16 Self-Care: The Foundation of Healing 05:34 Letting Go: Embracing Change 06:47 Personal Accountability: Taking Control 09:29 Acceptance: Healing Bitterness 11:09 Self-Forgiveness: Honoring Progress 13:43 Not Taking Things Personally: Finding Truth 14:39 Minding Your Own Business: Focusing on Self 16:58 Setting Boundaries: Ensuring Connection Resources: Get your copy of Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Contributors: Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole 18:01 Remembering Who You Are: Embracing Possibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "The habits that helped you survive in the past could be the cause of your current struggle." Everyone is talking about healing. There is a hashtag for every trending healing practice. Yet, people are still struggling with the same patterns, relationships, and mindset. My book, “Habits for Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power is what ABC News calls “a roadmap to healing” because it outlines nine essential habits that can help you go from a traumatic childhood, burnout, insecurity, shame, or hopelessness to healing, growing, thriving, and living in purpose, peace, and power. In this week’s episode, each healing habit is explored in detail, highlighting the significance of self-care, letting go, personal accountability, acceptance, self-forgiveness, not taking things personally, minding one's own business, setting boundaries, and remembering one's identity, so you can engage in your healing journey and identify practices that resonate with your unique experiences. After listening, you will be ready to take the next step on your healing journey. Takeaways Self-care practices must be individualized to be effective. Letting go of past habits is essential for growth. Personal accountability empowers individuals to take control of their lives. Acceptance involves adjusting expectations and recognizing capacity. Self-forgiveness is crucial for honoring personal progress. Not taking things personally helps in understanding the truth. Minding your own business allows for personal focus and growth. Setting boundaries is necessary for healthy connections. Remembering who you are is vital for embracing possibilities. Chapters   00:00 Embracing Healing and Personal Development 02:49 Identifying Individual Healing Journeys 03:42 The Nine Habits for Healing 04:16 Self-Care: The Foundation of Healing 05:34 Letting Go: Embracing Change 06:47 Personal Accountability: Taking Control 09:29 Acceptance: Healing Bitterness 11:09 Self-Forgiveness: Honoring Progress 13:43 Not Taking Things Personally: Finding Truth 14:39 Minding Your Own Business: Focusing on Self 16:58 Setting Boundaries: Ensuring Connection Resources: Get your copy of Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Contributors: Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole 18:01 Remembering Who You Are: Embracing Possibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "The habits that helped you survive in the past could be the cause of your current struggle."


    Everyone is talking about healing. There is a hashtag for every trending healing practice. Yet, people are still struggling with the same patterns, relationships, and mindset.

    My book, “Habits for Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power is what ABC News calls “a roadmap to healing” because it outlines nine essential habits that can help you go from a traumatic childhood, burnout, insecurity, shame, or hopelessness to healing, growing, thriving, and living in purpose, peace, and power.

    In this week’s episode, each healing habit is explored in detail, highlighting the significance of self-care, letting go, personal accountability, acceptance, self-forgiveness, not taking things personally, minding one's own business, setting boundaries, and remembering one's identity, so you can engage in your healing journey and identify practices that resonate with your unique experiences.

    After listening, you will be ready to take the next step on your healing journey.


    Takeaways

    • Self-care practices must be individualized to be effective.
    • Letting go of past habits is essential for growth.
    • Personal accountability empowers individuals to take control of their lives.
    • Acceptance involves adjusting expectations and recognizing capacity.
    • Self-forgiveness is crucial for honoring personal progress.
    • Not taking things personally helps in understanding the truth.
    • Minding your own business allows for personal focus and growth.
    • Setting boundaries is necessary for healthy connections.
    • Remembering who you are is vital for embracing possibilities.

    Chapters

     

    00:00 Embracing Healing and Personal Development

    02:49 Identifying Individual Healing Journeys

    03:42 The Nine Habits for Healing

    04:16 Self-Care: The Foundation of Healing

    05:34 Letting Go: Embracing Change

    06:47 Personal Accountability: Taking Control

    09:29 Acceptance: Healing Bitterness

    11:09 Self-Forgiveness: Honoring Progress

    13:43 Not Taking Things Personally: Finding Truth

    14:39 Minding Your Own Business: Focusing on Self

    16:58 Setting Boundaries: Ensuring Connection

    Resources:

    Get your copy of Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠


    Contributors:

    Cover Art: Alafia House

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    18:01 Remembering Who You Are: Embracing Possibility

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    ]]>     1470     Eveything You Need To Know About Boundaries "Love me with your boundaries."   In this episode, I unpack the complex topic of boundaries. We explore why you may struggle to set them and how they can be reframed as tools for safety and support in relationships. I discuss the historical context of boundaries, particularly within family dynamics, and emphasize the importance of mutual respect and effective communication. I provide practical advice on how to effectively communicate boundaries, the actions to take when they are crossed, and the significance of consistency in maintaining them. Ultimately, I share everything you need to know to begin the healing practice of setting boundaries. My take is different from what you may have heard in the past, and my hope is that this fresh approach will change your most valued relationships.   Takeaways Boundaries are essential for feeling safe and supported in relationships. Many struggle with boundaries due to past experiences and family dynamics. Setting boundaries can preserve relationships rather than harm them. If your boundary isn’t communicated, it doesn’t exist. You are responsible for your own boundaries and actions. Stop negotiating your boundaries with chronic boundary crossers. Respect for boundaries is mutual and should be reciprocal. Boundaries are for family, too. If you struggle with boundaries, it may indicate a deeper issue with the relationship. Ask yourself what you need to feel safe and supported in your relationships. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries 00:54 Understanding the Struggle with Boundaries 05:05 Reframing Boundaries for Safety and Support 09:01 Boundaries in Family Relationships 12:13 Communicating Boundaries Effectively 19:25 Actions to Take When Boundaries Are Crossed 25:06 The Importance of Consistency in Boundaries Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole 29:19 Conclusion: Boundaries Preserve Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "Love me with your boundaries."   In this episode, I unpack the complex topic of boundaries. We explore why you may struggle to set them and how they can be reframed as tools for safety and support in relationships. I discuss the historical context of boundaries, particularly within family dynamics, and emphasize the importance of mutual respect and effective communication. I provide practical advice on how to effectively communicate boundaries, the actions to take when they are crossed, and the significance of consistency in maintaining them. Ultimately, I share everything you need to know to begin the healing practice of setting boundaries. My take is different from what you may have heard in the past, and my hope is that this fresh approach will change your most valued relationships.   Takeaways Boundaries are essential for feeling safe and supported in relationships. Many struggle with boundaries due to past experiences and family dynamics. Setting boundaries can preserve relationships rather than harm them. If your boundary isn’t communicated, it doesn’t exist. You are responsible for your own boundaries and actions. Stop negotiating your boundaries with chronic boundary crossers. Respect for boundaries is mutual and should be reciprocal. Boundaries are for family, too. If you struggle with boundaries, it may indicate a deeper issue with the relationship. Ask yourself what you need to feel safe and supported in your relationships. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Boundaries 00:54 Understanding the Struggle with Boundaries 05:05 Reframing Boundaries for Safety and Support 09:01 Boundaries in Family Relationships 12:13 Communicating Boundaries Effectively 19:25 Actions to Take When Boundaries Are Crossed 25:06 The Importance of Consistency in Boundaries Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole 29:19 Conclusion: Boundaries Preserve Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "Love me with your boundaries."

     

    In this episode, I unpack the complex topic of boundaries.

    We explore why you may struggle to set them and how they can be reframed as tools for safety and support in relationships. I discuss the historical context of boundaries, particularly within family dynamics, and emphasize the importance of mutual respect and effective communication. I provide practical advice on how to effectively communicate boundaries, the actions to take when they are crossed, and the significance of consistency in maintaining them.

    Ultimately, I share everything you need to know to begin the healing practice of setting boundaries. My take is different from what you may have heard in the past, and my hope is that this fresh approach will change your most valued relationships.

     

    Takeaways

    • Boundaries are essential for feeling safe and supported in relationships.
    • Many struggle with boundaries due to past experiences and family dynamics.
    • Setting boundaries can preserve relationships rather than harm them.
    • If your boundary isn’t communicated, it doesn’t exist.
    • You are responsible for your own boundaries and actions.
    • Stop negotiating your boundaries with chronic boundary crossers.
    • Respect for boundaries is mutual and should be reciprocal.
    • Boundaries are for family, too.
    • If you struggle with boundaries, it may indicate a deeper issue with the relationship.
    • Ask yourself what you need to feel safe and supported in your relationships.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Boundaries

    00:54 Understanding the Struggle with Boundaries

    05:05 Reframing Boundaries for Safety and Support

    09:01 Boundaries in Family Relationships

    12:13 Communicating Boundaries Effectively

    19:25 Actions to Take When Boundaries Are Crossed

    25:06 The Importance of Consistency in Boundaries


    Resources:

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts

    Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia House

    Photography: Drea Nicole

    29:19 Conclusion: Boundaries Preserve Relationships

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    ]]>     1981     Why You Should Talk To Yourself More Often “Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want.” Self-awareness is revolutionary. Knowing who you are, what you want, and why you want it will literally change the quality of your life—and the only way to get to the bottom of it is through conversations with yourself. This week, we discuss the significance of self-dialogue and its impact on personal growth and self-awareness. The practice of having meaningful internal conversations is something I learned from a mentor when I was a young girl. I thought it was silly, but because I trusted my mentor, I did it anyway—and I’ve been talking to myself ever since. The benefits of self-talk are priceless, and I’m sharing the ones that have impacted my life the most, as well as a few other reasons you should have conversations with yourself daily. If you want to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself and improve the quality of your life, start with today’s episode.   Takeaways Self-dialogue deepens self-awareness. Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want. Self-talk can improve emotional regulation, communication, and productivity. Knowing your 'why' informs your decisions. Self-awareness leads to self-actualization. Self-talk enhances mindfulness and focus. You are your eternal companion. Chapters   00:00 The Importance of Self-Dialogue 10:05 Exploring the Three W's: Who, What, Why Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want.” Self-awareness is revolutionary. Knowing who you are, what you want, and why you want it will literally change the quality of your life—and the only way to get to the bottom of it is through conversations with yourself. This week, we discuss the significance of self-dialogue and its impact on personal growth and self-awareness. The practice of having meaningful internal conversations is something I learned from a mentor when I was a young girl. I thought it was silly, but because I trusted my mentor, I did it anyway—and I’ve been talking to myself ever since. The benefits of self-talk are priceless, and I’m sharing the ones that have impacted my life the most, as well as a few other reasons you should have conversations with yourself daily. If you want to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself and improve the quality of your life, start with today’s episode.   Takeaways Self-dialogue deepens self-awareness. Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want. Self-talk can improve emotional regulation, communication, and productivity. Knowing your 'why' informs your decisions. Self-awareness leads to self-actualization. Self-talk enhances mindfulness and focus. You are your eternal companion. Chapters   00:00 The Importance of Self-Dialogue 10:05 Exploring the Three W's: Who, What, Why Resources: For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want.”

    Self-awareness is revolutionary.

    Knowing who you are, what you want, and why you want it will literally change the quality of your life—and the only way to get to the bottom of it is through conversations with yourself.

    This week, we discuss the significance of self-dialogue and its impact on personal growth and self-awareness. The practice of having meaningful internal conversations is something I learned from a mentor when I was a young girl. I thought it was silly, but because I trusted my mentor, I did it anyway—and I’ve been talking to myself ever since.

    The benefits of self-talk are priceless, and I’m sharing the ones that have impacted my life the most, as well as a few other reasons you should have conversations with yourself daily. If you want to cultivate a deeper relationship with yourself and improve the quality of your life, start with today’s episode.

     

    Takeaways

    • Self-dialogue deepens self-awareness.
    • Most people don’t get what they want because they don’t know what they want.
    • Self-talk can improve emotional regulation, communication, and productivity.
    • Knowing your 'why' informs your decisions.
    • Self-awareness leads to self-actualization.
    • Self-talk enhances mindfulness and focus.
    • You are your eternal companion.

    Chapters

     

    00:00 The Importance of Self-Dialogue

    10:05 Exploring the Three W's: Who, What, Why


    Resources:

    For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠

    Cover Art: Alafia House

    Photography: Drea Nicole


     


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ]]>     979     The Truth About Healing: What It Means and How To Do It “Healing is a privilege.” That change in your commute to work, phone conversation with a friend, extra 20 minutes of sleep, or the boundary you just set with a sibling is proof that you are healing. This episode explores the concept of healing, emphasizing that it is a journey towards wholeness rather than a destination. We discuss the various layers of healing, the truths about healing, and the continuous nature of the healing process. Instead of pressuring yourself to meet an unrealistic definition of healing, I am inviting you to define it for yourself, recognize your progress, and engage in daily practices that lead to wholeness.   Takeaways Healing is about becoming whole and aligned. Healing can involve multiple cycles throughout life. Feeling pain does not negate the healing process. Loss can be a part of healing. Healing is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event. Daily practices contribute to a sense of wholeness. Self-awareness is key to recognizing healing progress. Setting boundaries is an important aspect of healing. Emotional maturity is reflected in the ability to feel. Healing is a privilege that allows for continuous growth.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Healing: A Journey to Wholeness 04:09 The Truths of Healing: Embracing the Process 08:55 Healing as a Lifelong Journey: Continuous Growth 12:12 Practical Steps to Feel Whole: Daily Practices Resources: nakeiahomer.com nakeiahomer.com/books Email: podcast@nakeiahomer.com Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Healing is a privilege.” That change in your commute to work, phone conversation with a friend, extra 20 minutes of sleep, or the boundary you just set with a sibling is proof that you are healing. This episode explores the concept of healing, emphasizing that it is a journey towards wholeness rather than a destination. We discuss the various layers of healing, the truths about healing, and the continuous nature of the healing process. Instead of pressuring yourself to meet an unrealistic definition of healing, I am inviting you to define it for yourself, recognize your progress, and engage in daily practices that lead to wholeness.   Takeaways Healing is about becoming whole and aligned. Healing can involve multiple cycles throughout life. Feeling pain does not negate the healing process. Loss can be a part of healing. Healing is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event. Daily practices contribute to a sense of wholeness. Self-awareness is key to recognizing healing progress. Setting boundaries is an important aspect of healing. Emotional maturity is reflected in the ability to feel. Healing is a privilege that allows for continuous growth.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Healing: A Journey to Wholeness 04:09 The Truths of Healing: Embracing the Process 08:55 Healing as a Lifelong Journey: Continuous Growth 12:12 Practical Steps to Feel Whole: Daily Practices Resources: nakeiahomer.com nakeiahomer.com/books Email: podcast@nakeiahomer.com Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Healing is a privilege.”


    That change in your commute to work, phone conversation with a friend, extra 20 minutes of sleep, or the boundary you just set with a sibling is proof that you are healing.

    This episode explores the concept of healing, emphasizing that it is a journey towards wholeness rather than a destination. We discuss the various layers of healing, the truths about healing, and the continuous nature of the healing process. Instead of pressuring yourself to meet an unrealistic definition of healing, I am inviting you to define it for yourself, recognize your progress, and engage in daily practices that lead to wholeness.

     

    Takeaways

    • Healing is about becoming whole and aligned.
    • Healing can involve multiple cycles throughout life.
    • Feeling pain does not negate the healing process.
    • Loss can be a part of healing.
    • Healing is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event.
    • Daily practices contribute to a sense of wholeness.
    • Self-awareness is key to recognizing healing progress.
    • Setting boundaries is an important aspect of healing.
    • Emotional maturity is reflected in the ability to feel.
    • Healing is a privilege that allows for continuous growth.

      Chapters

    00:00 Understanding Healing: A Journey to Wholeness

    04:09 The Truths of Healing: Embracing the Process

    08:55 Healing as a Lifelong Journey: Continuous Growth

    12:12 Practical Steps to Feel Whole: Daily Practices

    Resources:

    nakeiahomer.com

    nakeiahomer.com/books

    Email: podcast@nakeiahomer.com

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    ]]>     993     How To Handle The Worst Season In Your Life “Feelings may not be facts—but they are valid.” I think it’s safe to say we’ve all experienced something we could label "the worst"— at least until the next worst thing happens. In this episode, I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity. This episode is special. I didn’t realize it until I listened to the playback, but I get really raw as I share what was one of the most painful experiences in my life. My hope is that I encourage you as I encouraged myself with this one. Finally, I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. Listen to this episode, and if you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com   Takeaways Feel all of your feelings—they are valid. Remember past challenges to find strength. Make a conscious decision to heal. Collect lessons from your struggles. Prioritize self-care during tough times. Ask for help. Embrace the new version of yourself that emerges. Your worst times can lead to personal growth. Document your journey for reflection. 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges 02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions 05:36 The Decision to Heal 08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles 11:44 The Importance of Self-Care 14:36 Embracing the New You Resources: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:02:00 -0000 full Cloud10 “Feelings may not be facts—but they are valid.” I think it’s safe to say we’ve all experienced something we could label "the worst"— at least until the next worst thing happens. In this episode, I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity. This episode is special. I didn’t realize it until I listened to the playback, but I get really raw as I share what was one of the most painful experiences in my life. My hope is that I encourage you as I encouraged myself with this one. Finally, I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. Listen to this episode, and if you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com   Takeaways Feel all of your feelings—they are valid. Remember past challenges to find strength. Make a conscious decision to heal. Collect lessons from your struggles. Prioritize self-care during tough times. Ask for help. Embrace the new version of yourself that emerges. Your worst times can lead to personal growth. Document your journey for reflection. 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges 02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions 05:36 The Decision to Heal 08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles 11:44 The Importance of Self-Care 14:36 Embracing the New You Resources: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices “Feelings may not be facts—but they are valid.”


    I think it’s safe to say we’ve all experienced something we could label "the worst"— at least until the next worst thing happens.


    In this episode, I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity.

    This episode is special. I didn’t realize it until I listened to the playback, but I get really raw as I share what was one of the most painful experiences in my life. My hope is that I encourage you as I encouraged myself with this one.

    Finally, I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. Listen to this episode, and if you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com.

    *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.  

    Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com

     

    Takeaways

    • Feel all of your feelings—they are valid.
    • Remember past challenges to find strength.
    • Make a conscious decision to heal.
    • Collect lessons from your struggles.
    • Prioritize self-care during tough times.
    • Ask for help.
    • Embrace the new version of yourself that emerges.
    • Your worst times can lead to personal growth.
    • Document your journey for reflection.

    00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges

    02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions

    05:36 The Decision to Heal

    08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles

    11:44 The Importance of Self-Care

    14:36 Embracing the New You

    Resources:

    Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power Cover Art: Alafia House Photography: Drea Nicole

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    ]]>     1158     An Intro to the Podcast + 3 Things You Can Do to Start Your Healing Journey "If you want to heal, start where it hurts." In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Nakeia vulnerably takes you back to her start and shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to creating a new legacy of healing. If you want to break generational cycles, create your own path, and become the person you were meant to be, listen as Nakeia shares the next 3 steps you should take on your healing journey. Learn simple daily practices that contribute to your healing and personal growth, and get inspired as you go from pain to power. Takeaways Healing starts with acknowledging where it hurts and making a decision to change. Daily practices and choices lead to daily progress. Don’t make the mistake of trying to heal too much too fast. Come up with one thing you can do to bring some form of healing to your life today.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 02:58 Overcoming Adversity and Defying Statistics 05:41 The Healing Journey Begins 08:59 The Importance of Authenticity and Connection Covert Art: Alafia House Photography: DRea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Cloud10 "If you want to heal, start where it hurts." In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Nakeia vulnerably takes you back to her start and shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to creating a new legacy of healing. If you want to break generational cycles, create your own path, and become the person you were meant to be, listen as Nakeia shares the next 3 steps you should take on your healing journey. Learn simple daily practices that contribute to your healing and personal growth, and get inspired as you go from pain to power. Takeaways Healing starts with acknowledging where it hurts and making a decision to change. Daily practices and choices lead to daily progress. Don’t make the mistake of trying to heal too much too fast. Come up with one thing you can do to bring some form of healing to your life today.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 02:58 Overcoming Adversity and Defying Statistics 05:41 The Healing Journey Begins 08:59 The Importance of Authenticity and Connection Covert Art: Alafia House Photography: DRea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices "If you want to heal, start where it hurts."


    In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Nakeia vulnerably takes you back to her start and shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to creating a new legacy of healing.

    If you want to break generational cycles, create your own path, and become the person you were meant to be, listen as Nakeia shares the next 3 steps you should take on your healing journey.

    Learn simple daily practices that contribute to your healing and personal growth, and get inspired as you go from pain to power.


    Takeaways

    • Healing starts with acknowledging where it hurts and making a decision to change.
    • Daily practices and choices lead to daily progress.
    • Don’t make the mistake of trying to heal too much too fast.
    • Come up with one thing you can do to bring some form of healing to your life today.

     Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Journey

    02:58 Overcoming Adversity and Defying Statistics

    05:41 The Healing Journey Begins

    08:59 The Importance of Authenticity and Connection

    Covert Art: Alafia House Photography: DRea Nicole

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    ]]>     819     Welcome to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast Welcome to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast. Host Nakeia Homer will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:23:00 -0000 trailer Cloud10 Welcome to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast. Host Nakeia Homer will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to I Hope This Helps, The Podcast. Host Nakeia Homer will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between.

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