Overcomers Approach

Nichol Ellis-McGregor
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“The Overcomers Approach” podcast showcases stories of resilience, where individuals transcend challenges to achieve personal and professional success. With a focus on spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and financial growth, the podcast inspires listeners to embrace their potential and thrive in all areas of life. Join us to learn how overcoming adversity can lead to evolution, healing, and lasting success. 

  1. 3D AGO

    From Personal Trauma To Collective Healing and Healing a Nation's Wounds.

    What if the tools that mend a fractured family could also help heal a divided nation? That question drives our powerful conversation with psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt, whose new book America in Therapy reframes politics through a mental health lens. We trace her journey from buried childhood trauma to profound spiritual moments and the steady, practical work of psychotherapy, then connect those lessons to the crises we’re all living through. Phyllis argues that unhealed wounds don’t disappear; they reenact as harm. From the genocide of Native peoples to the legacy of enslavement to waves of migration under duress, the United States carries generational trauma that still shapes our behavior. She challenges the idea that our conflicts are purely ideological and shows how mental health, safety, empathy, boundaries, and repair—determines whether we choose domination or belonging. We dive into tough terrain: perpetrators who were once victims, accountability without retribution, and the corrosive incentives of for‑profit prisons that sideline rehabilitation. Then we get practical. Borrowing from family therapy, Phyllis lays out steps any community can adopt: make safety and nonviolence nonnegotiable, learn nonviolent communication, shift from win-lose to mutual gains, and practice amends that rebuild trust. We also explore how faith and therapy can support each other when spiritual life is rooted in love rather than fear. You’ll hear how personal healing clarifies calling—whether that means running for local office, serving on a school board, building humane workplaces, creating restorative art, or raising children with intention. If you’re hungry for a path beyond outrage, one that pairs compassion with clear boundaries and action, this episode offers a map. Listen, reflect, and choose one step toward repair in your circle. If this conversation resonates, follow share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find it. Your healing, and ours, starts here. More on Phyllis Leavitt at her website at https://phyllisleavitt.com/ Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    34 min

  2. MAR 5

    From Hidden Hurt To Honest Faith: Jessica L. Morris On Addiction, Recovery, And Surrender

    Pain can teach you the wrong lesson: that you’re alone, unlovable, and stuck with what broke you. Jessica L. Morris grew up in a small town where her father’s charisma in the pulpit masked the chaos of alcoholism at home, and the word “mistake” lodged deep in her heart. She found early comfort in food and alcohol, carrying the family’s secrets while trying to outrun shame. Yet even through addiction and a fraught relationship with organized religion, her love for Jesus never fully let go—sometimes quiet, sometimes stubborn, often the only thread that made sense. We walk with Jessica through the moments that changed her trajectory: discovering poetry as a surprising form of prayer, silencing that gift after a well-meant warning, and then rediscovering her voice years later in seminary. She didn’t enroll for a title; she enrolled for truth, and along the way found spiritual direction, a practice that helped her meet God in honest, practical ways. When her marriage fractured, a Blue Christmas service and a perfectly timed voicemail became a living sign that surrender isn’t passive, it creates space for grace to move. From there, counseling, reconciliation, a return to church, and a public baptism marked a season of renewal that still feels like wind at her back. This conversation centers on three daily practices that make recovery and faith sustainable: pray simply with “help me” and “thank you,” keep a real gratitude list that names light even in dark rooms, and surrender again tomorrow. We talk about childhood wounds, addiction recovery, spiritual direction, the language of Higher Power, and how honest community can heal what secrecy distorts. If you’ve ever felt unworthy of a pew, certain your gift no longer matters, or convinced change is for other people, Jessica’s story offers clear next steps and hard-won hope. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone carrying quiet pain, subscribe for more stories of honest growth, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your words might be the sign someone is praying for today. More on Jessica and books she authored at https://jessicalmorris.com/ Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    40 min

  3. MAR 4

    Never Too Late To Build Wealth

    A pink slip at 63 could have been the end of the story. For David Nassief, it became the start of a comeback: from stalled interviews and age bias to a commission-only sales role, a flood of rejection, and then a breakthrough that paid more than his old salary. The real turning point wasn’t a hot stock or a risky bet. It was a one-page wealth compass—nine steps on one side, timeless principles on the other—that he reviewed for two minutes a week. With that simple system, he saved more, paid less in fees, and invested in broad, low-cost index funds that owned nearly every public company on the planet. Six years later, he crossed into seven figures. We unpack the nuts and bolts of that plan: why global index funds beat most active strategies over time, how to turn market dips into a buying opportunity, and the compounding magic that let his portfolio double three times without chasing crypto or timing the market. David breaks down fee drag with a vivid “termite costs” example, showing how a 1% advisory fee plus fund expenses can eat millions over a career. He also shares his Three Cs of conflicts—interest, information gaps, and responsibility—so you can spot biased advice, bridge knowledge gaps, and take ownership of your financial decisions. If you’re in your 50s or 60s and feel like you started late, you’ll hear a practical path forward: raise your saving rate, simplify your investments, automate contributions, and let volatility work for you. If you’re earlier in your career or a parent teaching money basics, you’ll get clear, simple rules that compound into confidence. No hype. No guessing. Just a calm, weekly check-in that keeps you on course and immune to shiny distractions. Grab David’s free One-Page Wealth Compass at onepagewealthcompass.com, then come back and tell us what step you’ll tackle first. If this conversation helped you rethink money, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. More on David Nassief at the following links. Free PDF: www.onepagewealthcompass.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/One-Page-Wealth-Compass-Nearly-Millionaire-ebook/dp/B0G5JPX17R Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    36 min

  4. FEB 25

    Empowering conversation with Robert Mahoney Violence Prevention Expert & Founder of TVTP Solutions. Prevention Works When Identity, Community, And Purpose Are Met.

    The story we tell about safety shapes how safe we actually are. With Rob Mahoney of TVTP Solutions, we explore why targeted violence is rarely random and how communities get trapped in a cycle of visible defenses—cameras, detectors, drills, that protect during an incident but do little to keep one from forming. Rob traces a common arc across cases: people notice concerning behaviors for months or years, yet rigid thresholds, privacy silos, and mismatched incentives delay action until prevention becomes response. We dive into the psychology of security and the unintended messages we send. When every doorway is a checkpoint, we quietly broadcast danger, raising anxiety and eroding trust. Rob shows how reframing “behavioral threat assessment” as “care teams” changes everything—inviting earlier conversations, aligning educators, clinicians, and police, and focusing on what people do rather than what they say. He breaks down the pathway to violence—grievance, fixation, planning, leakage, and explains how small, nonviolent stressors stack into crisis without timely support. We also separate myth from data on mental illness. Most attackers are not severely mentally ill; they’re overwhelmed and fixated, clinging to identity, community, and purpose wherever they can find them. That insight points to real off-ramps: stop debating ideology and start offering credible alternatives where people can belong and contribute. Rob makes the case for negotiation over intervention, town-wide coordination over school silos, and quality training over checkbox courses. The result is a culture of care that reduces risk, lowers costs, and actually feels safer to the people inside it. If this conversation sparks ideas for your school, workplace, city, or community share it with a colleague. This conversation truly left me feeling empowered and encouraged about what’s possible when we work together. 🎙 Listen to the full episode of Overcomers Approach here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2278962/episodes/18733877 More on Robert's work and services. 🌐 https://tvtpsolutions.com/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mahoney-7201a6363/?trk=opento_sprofile_topcard Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    51 min

  5. FEB 18

    Insightful conversation about how to stop Performing For Love And Start Loving Yourself

    Imagine rebuilding your life from the ground up, starting with the belief that once convinced you that you were unlovable. That’s the turning point Angie Hawkins shares as we unpack how grief, a cross-country move, and a hard look in the mirror led her from people pleasing and perfectionism to a life powered by self-trust and clear boundaries. It’s a candid journey with practical tools you can use today. We get specific about what kept her stuck and what set her free. Angie explains why general advice and spiritual highs weren’t enough without integration, and how coaching turned ideas into action: setting boundaries at work, tolerating guilt without caving, and regulating her nervous system through real-world stressors. The shift was palpable, negative comments stopped derailing her, and positive feedback became a nice-to-have, not a lifeline. She connects the dots between chronic anxiety, autoimmune flares, and self-abandonment, showing how alignment calmed her mind and body. We define people pleasing in clear terms and share how to stop performing for approval. You’ll hear daily practices that build your inner glow: one joy action per day, steady nervous system hygiene, boundary reps even when uncomfortable, and simple intuition prompts that grow self-trust. We also tackle social media’s maze of filters and opinions with a grounded approach: discernment over comparison, focus over noise. As Angie puts it, not everyone has to like chocolate ice cream, and not everyone has to like you. By the end, you’ll have a roadmap for changing beliefs through behavior, attracting healthier relationships and work, and living from your own light, not the algorithm’s. If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a nudge toward boundaries and self-trust, then subscribe and leave a review to help others find the show. More on Angie Hawkins at https://www.innerglowbyangie.com/ Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    33 min

  6. FEB 10

    Permission, Faith, And The Power Of Becoming A Lighthouse

    What if the fastest way to lead better is to stop striving and start listening? I sit down with bestselling author and strategist Cortney McDermott to explore intuition as a practical, reliable guide, one you can access in minutes with simple, science-backed resets like lying down, yawning, and shaking off stuck energy. Cortney shares how chasing gold stars led to a cold, lonely “top,” and how tuning into her inner teacher opened doors that policies and precedents said were impossible. She traces her journey from executive assistant to main-stage presenter at The North Face, unpacking why so-called coincidences often appear when clarity, worthiness, and action align. Cortney reframes fear as a story we attach to sensation and shows how to train the mind to be a servant, not a master. You’ll learn how to interpret those butterflies as fuel, redirect repetitive thoughts, and build daily rituals that move you from self-protection to self-expression,no incense or mantras required. The conversation dives into authenticity without the buzzwords. Cortney honors the ego as a useful character when it’s in service to something larger, and explains her pre-stage ritual of prepared surrender: “Use me.” From there, presence becomes electric and leadership becomes inevitable. We talk about unlearning performative niceness, reclaiming natural signals like yawning and laughter, and leading without a title by standing like a lighthouse, steady, bright, impossible to ignore. Her view of leadership is clear: cultivate your gifts, then stand and shine. Lighthouses don’t roam the island; they hold their beam. Start now, before any title, by practicing inner permission daily, rest, move, listen, act. Finally, trade fragile hope for lived faith. You already trust the planet to spin and your heart to beat; extend that trust to your path. Bills, delays, and detours aren’t verdicts, they’re data. When you rest in faith, you stop gripping and start guiding, first yourself, then everyone who is called to your light. If you’re a founder, executive, student, entry-level service staff, or community builder ready to trade burnout for inner clarity, this episode offers tools you can use today.  More on Cortney Mcdermott regarding her books, services, blog, speaking requests at https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/ Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    39 min

  7. JAN 28

    From Stress To Resilience Through Creative Mindfulness

    What if calm could be something you can see on paper? I sit down with mindful art educator and creator Cynthia Hawk to explore how drawing, doodling, and watercolor, paired with simple breathwork, become practical tools for stress relief, better sleep, and emotional regulation you can feel within minutes. No perfect sketchbooks, no pressure, just process over product and a kinder way to meet your day. Cynthia breaks down mindful art as short, accessible practices that make meditation visible. From “drawing the breath” to her aquadoodles approach, she shows how externalizing your focus steadies attention and expands your window of tolerance. We talk about chronic pain, parenting, teaching, and entrepreneurship, and why these practices fit across ages and settings—from preschool classrooms to retirement communities. You’ll hear how small creative rituals build resilience, helping you return to baseline when life spikes your stress. Crucially, everyone is creative. Creativity can look like doodles, cooking, gardening, lesson design, or a spreadsheet that finally works. Many of us absorbed myths that art must impress or be graded. Mindful art dissolves that pressure. Try aquadoodles: lay down watercolor washes, let blooms spread, then trace the edges you see. It’s a reverse coloring book that welcomes imperfection. Or set a two-minute timer and draw your breath. These humble acts build presence and self-trust. Over weeks, you may notice sleep smoothing out, the phone feeling less magnetic, and your baseline calm rising. That’s the point: a practice of kindness you can hold in your hands. We also dig into the inner critic and imposter syndrome. Cynthia shares how creativity naturally triggers protective voices and why compassionate, non-judgmental practice is the antidote. Learn a simple inner critic vs. inner muse exercise, plus the often-missing piece of growth: support. Whether you’re launching a project, rebranding a business, or trying to sleep through the night, mindful art invites you to ask for help, take one breath, make one mark, and keep going. More on Cynthia at the following links. Free Workbook (Mindful Art for Self-Care): https://learn.mindfulcreativemuse.com/mindful-art-workbook-for-self-care Free Online Workshop (Art as Meditation): https://learn.mindfulcreativemuse.com/art-as-meditation-workshop YouTube Channel (for Mindful Creative Muse): http://youtube.com/mindfulcreativemuse?sub_confirmation=1 Website - Mindful Creative Muse: https://mindfulcreativemuse.com Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

    34 min

  8. JAN 13

    She Survived, Started Eleven Companies, And Still Has Time For Nineteen Grandkids

    What if surrender is the catalyst your strategy has been missing? I sit down with transformational leader and serial founder Holly Porter to trace the arc from a 70‑day near‑death experience to a purpose-first life defined by service, intuition, and bold execution. Holly unpacks SHIFT—Surrender, Hope, Intuition, Faith, Transformation—and shows how each element turns chaos into clarity, not as a slogan, but as a lived operating system for health, business, and legacy. Holly shares the moment she returned with two clear directives: start a nonprofit and walk away from an enticing tech partnership that wasn’t aligned. That choice set off two grueling years of grief, legal battles, and hard family realities. She didn’t sugarcoat it. Instead, she found anchors: morning boundaries for deep work and healing, a “better’s better” mindset for incremental progress, and a commitment to listen—truly listen—to her body, to God, and to the quiet cues that shape smart decisions. You’ll hear how symbols from a guided hypnosis session confirmed brand choices she’d already made by instinct, and why those confirmations helped her rebuild with peace. We also dive into prosperity with a fresh lens. Money isn’t the point; impact is. Holly explains how spiritual alignment can accelerate strategy, why she’s building an international retreat association to set ethical standards in a booming industry, and how retreats unlock creativity, courage, and the capacity to change. Her aim is to scale and then become a “check writer,” funding solutions that repair broken systems without getting trapped in the ick. From doing hard things to redefining self-care as health care, this conversation offers practical tools and hard-won wisdom for anyone feeling called to step into a larger life. Ready to align spirit with strategy and turn pain into purpose? Follow, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the one shift you’ll make this week. More on Holly at for yourself or your business check her out at https://hollyporterinternational.com/ Thank you for listening! Nichol Ellis-McGregor, MHS | LinkedIn Facebook Mrs. Nichol (@mrs.nichol_7) | TikTok Nichol Ellis-McGregor (@mrs_nichol) • Instagram photos and videos HOME | Nichol-Empowerment Life Coach (nicholkellis-mcgregor.com) Thank you for listening!

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“The Overcomers Approach” podcast showcases stories of resilience, where individuals transcend challenges to achieve personal and professional success. With a focus on spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and financial growth, the podcast inspires listeners to embrace their potential and thrive in all areas of life. Join us to learn how overcoming adversity can lead to evolution, healing, and lasting success. 

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  • Creator
    Nichol Ellis-McGregor
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Overcomers Approach
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