Today was supposed to be a podcast and a video. I had it all planned — until the wave of emotion hit.

Brennan’s last Monday here with me stirred something deep. As I faced the reality of becoming an empty nester, I realized I didn’t want to perform. I wanted to feel.

So instead of pushing through, I chose presence. I chose to speak — but not to perform. To reflect — but not to hide.

In this episode, I talk about honoring your needs in real time, giving yourself permission to pause, and letting the plan shift when your heart needs care more than content.

If you’re in transition, this one’s for you. You’re not behind. You’re becoming.

I was just a girl.
He was just a boy stocking shelves at the grocery store.

But what started as a teenage crush turned into something much heavier —
the first heartbreak that would echo for years.

This isn’t just about J.
It’s about the ache that comes from loving someone who can’t love themselves.
About the pattern of trying to fix the broken, hoping it’ll make you whole.

It’s about what love feels like before you understand what love costs.

If you've ever fallen for potential…
If you've ever tried to carry someone through their darkness…
If you've ever lost yourself in someone else's pain…

This is your episode.

🔊 Press play. Your heart will be seen here.

— Journey With Nicole

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lost myself trying to save someone who didn’t want to be saved.
For years, I mistook chaos for love — believing if I could just be enough, they would change.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever loved an addict, lost their own reflection in the process, and is finally ready to reclaim their peace. 💔➡️💫

I talk about codependency, breaking the cycle, and learning that your worth was never meant to be proven through someone else’s healing.

✨ You can love someone and still choose yourself.
🎧 Listen now — because your story matters and your peace is worth the work.

This evening at 7PM, I’m opening my heart about one of the most emotional transitions we face — becoming the parent of adult children.

Motherhood doesn’t end when they grow up… it evolves. In this episode, I share my own journey of learning to respect my children’s autonomy while re-evaluating my own identity outside of being “Mom.”

Together, we’ll talk about what it means to:
🌿 Redefine your relationship with your grown children
💭 Identify and release emotions like grief, pride, and uncertainty
💜 Find peace and purpose in this new chapter of motherhood

This episode is for every parent learning to love without control, guide without leading, and rediscover themselves in the process.

✨ Tune in tonight at 7PM. You are not alone in this shift — we’re growing through it together.

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This week, I’m joined by my cousin Brian for an episode full of heart, humor, and a touch of Halloween spirit. 🎃

We start with Hurricane Melissa brewing in the Caribbean — sharing thoughts, memories, and that strange calm that comes before a storm. Then we honor the beautiful soul of Brian’s dog, Buster, who left pawprints on all our hearts. 🐾

And of course, it wouldn’t be October without a few of our favorite Halloween stories — from funny childhood memories to spooky neighborhood moments that still make us laugh. 👻

It’s real talk, family stories, and that reminder that even in storms or loss, there’s always connection and light. 💜

✨ Listen now on JourneyWithNicole.net or wherever you get your podcasts.
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This one’s personal. 💜

Brennan and I just recorded our very first podcast together — and it was powerful.
For a long time, my videos and motivational work created a distance between us. But today, we sat down, talked honestly, and found our way back — through faith.

Brennan chose the topic, and what unfolded was something real, raw, and healing.
A mother and son, choosing understanding over judgment, love over pride, and faith over fear.

🎧 Listen to Journey with Nicole as we open our hearts and talk about the power of faith, family, and forgiveness.

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his is the story behind the voice — the journey that turned heartbreak, healing, and hope into Motivation with Nicole. 💫

I’m sharing the moments that broke me, the lessons that rebuilt me, and the truth that changed everything: you don’t have to have it all together to start again.

If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step, this episode is your reminder — your past wasn’t punishment, it was preparation. 💜

Listen in, breathe deep, and let this story remind you: you were never meant to just survive. You were meant to rise.

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In a world where everyone wants to be heard, few truly listen.
In this heartfelt episode of Journey with Nicole, we explore the quiet power of simply being present — no fixing, no advice, just listening with love. 💜

You’ll learn how listening can heal relationships, build deeper trust, and offer comfort in ways words never could.
Because sometimes, silence speaks louder than any solution.

🎵 Take a deep breath, slow down, and join me as we rediscover what it means to really hear someone.

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