The Season of Self Love

Nyomi Banks

Take a deep breath and get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and healing. Welcome to "The Season of Self Love," hosted by Nyomi Banks. In this captivating podcast, join Nyomi as she delves into the depths of personal growth, unraveling the secrets to embracing one's inner power and fostering an intimate relationship with oneself. Each day, Nyomi will guide you through a transformative exploration of self-love, healing beyond betrayal, and the profound impact it can have on every aspect of your life. Nyomi Banks, a renowned expert in the field of self-love and healing, shares her own inspiring journey, offering guidance, wisdom, and practical tools for navigating the challenges of self-discovery. Through raw and authentic conversations, she reveals the power of resilience and how to overcome obstacles on the path to personal transformation. Discover the true essence of self-love as Nyomi dives deep into topics such as understanding your worth, reclaiming your identity, cultivating self-compassion, and embracing vulnerability. With compassion and grace, she explores the wounds of betrayal, guiding you through the process of healing and forgiveness, ultimately leading you to a place of empowerment and freedom. Get ready to unlock your true potential as Nyomi shares actionable steps, practical exercises, and expert insights from leading voices in the field of self-love and healing. Unleash your inner strength, learn to set healthy boundaries, and develop a renewed sense of self-awareness that will empower you to show up authentically in the world. If you're ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and self-love, then "The Season of Self Love" with Nyomi Banks is the podcast for you. Tune in daily as Nyomi takes you on an adventure of transformation, guiding you towards a life filled with self-acceptance, resilience, and the unwavering belief in your own limitless potential. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

  1. -2 J

    Stepping Into Authenticity: Healing Through the Akashic Records with Kanika Vasudeva | Wisdom Wednesday

    Join host Nyomi Banks on The Season of Self-Love Podcast for a deeply spiritual Wisdom Wednesday conversation with Kanika Vasudeva—energy coach and Akashic Records reader—exploring how accessing your soul's library can unlock profound healing and reveal your authentic self. In This Episode:  • What the Akashic Records are and how they hold the story of all your lifetimes  • Kanika's heartbreaking transformation: losing a stillborn daughter and discovering her soul contract  • How past life trauma manifests as physical symptoms in this lifetime  • The difference between living one "slice" vs. understanding your whole soul's journey  • Why God/Source doesn't judge—shame is an earth concept, not a divine one  • Practical energy protection techniques to stop absorbing others' emotions • How to recognize when you're carrying someone else's energy vs. your own • Real client stories: healing chronic infections, finding your voice, and transforming relationships  Kanika's Powerful Journey: From engineer and MBA professional leading multimillion-dollar projects to spiritual guide—Kanika's transformation began when she appeared successful on the outside but felt empty, disconnected, and burnt out inside. During a healthy pregnancy, she gave birth to a stillborn daughter, which became her spiritual awakening. Through the Akashic Records, she discovered a sacred soul contract: her daughter had agreed to "wake her up" if she was wasting her life again. Key Topics Covered:The Akashic Records as a mystical library of all souls' experiencesSoul contracts and sacred agreements made before incarnationPast life imprints and how they affect current lifetime patternsEnergetic interferences: beings, cords, and energy vampiresWhy migraines and chronic pain may be energetic, not just physicalThe "apple analogy": your soul is the whole apple, this life is one thin sliceHealing root causes vs. treating symptomsDirect channel to God/Source/Universe—no intermediary neededIncredible Client Healing Stories:Chronic infections healed: Woman with recurring bacterial infections discovered past life trauma from losing a baby during childbirth in the 1800s—healing the soul wound cleared the physical patternFinding her voice: Woman who couldn't speak clearly healed childhood trauma from witnessing her father kill her mother in a past life—now vulnerably shares on InstagramCo-parenting transformation: Father facing legal battles over custody cleared energetic blocks—ex-wife dropped legal action and agreed to peaceful co-parentingNyomi's Personal Revelations:40+ years of migraines that stopped when she left Chicago, returned when her mom moved inExtreme energy sensitivity starting in 2020—couldn't leave home without crown chakra coveredFeeling others' emotions from miles away like a spongeSpiritual awakening during 2012 pregnancy on bed rest—creating her prayer closetUnderstanding her adult industry career was part of her divine path to this podcastPractical Energy Protection Tools:The Bubble Technique: Visualize a golden light bubble around you connected to the sun (divine light) and earth (grounding/release)Energy Boundaries: Declare "inside this bubble is MY energy, outside is everyone else's"Morning Awareness: Ask "Whose thoughts are these?" to identify energy that's not yoursSpiritual Baths: Cleansing rituals to release absorbed energySpace Clearing: Cleanse rooms before sessions to prevent energy drainPowerful Truths Shared:"You have a direct channel to God/Source—you ARE the divine child""Whatever pattern you have, your soul will knock with small things first, then bigger""It doesn't matter what's going on—there's a deeper purpose and something shinier awaits you""You wouldn't be listening if you weren't ready for this—you're on the right path""Life is not happening TO you—peel back the layers and ask what you're meant to learn"Perfect for listeners interested in:Akashic Records readings and soul healingPast life regression and karma clearingEnergy healing and protection techniquesOvercoming chronic physical symptoms with spiritual root causesSoul contracts and pre-birth agreementsGrief and loss as spiritual awakeningEmpaths and highly sensitive people (HSP)Breaking toxic relationship patternsDirect connection to divine guidanceUnderstanding why painful experiences happenOctober Theme: Stepping Into Authenticity - One Truth, One Breakthrough, One Boundary at a Time Series: Year of ReBirth 2025 Free Resources from Kanika:For Parents: 3-part audio series on soul contracts with your child (10 min/day for 3 days)artoflifecenter.com/parentLive Energy Healing Sessions: Monthly free group healing sessionsartoflifecenter.com/liveOne-on-One Akashic Records Readings: Book private sessionsartoflifecenter.com/readingConnect with Kanika Vasudeva:Website: ArtOfLifeCenter.comSocial Media: @KanikaEnergyCoach (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)Download the Free Workbook:  This episode is a profound exploration of how our current lifetime is just one chapter in our soul's infinite journey. Whether you're experiencing unexplained physical symptoms, repeating relationship patterns, or simply feeling disconnected from your purpose, the Akashic Records offer a bird's-eye view of why things are happening and how to heal at the root cause. Subscribe to The Season of Self-Love Podcast for Mindset Monday and Wisdom Wednesday episodes. Visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com or AskNyomi.com #AkashicRecords #EnergyHealing #PastLifeRegression #SoulContracts #Authenticity #SpiritualAwakening #ChronicPain #Empaths #DivinePurpose #SelfLove #Transformation #SeasonOfSelfLove #YearOfRebirth Note: This episode contains discussions of stillbirth and childhood trauma. Approach with self-care and openness to spiritual concepts that may challenge conventional beliefs about life, death, and healing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    53 min
  2. -4 J

    Mindset Monday: "The Mirror of Rebirth" | Pre-Birthday Reflection on Mirror Work & Self-Love

    host Nyomi Banks on The Season of Self-Love Podcast for a raw and vulnerable Mindset Monday episode recorded the day before her 53rd birthday. Nyomi shares her profound mirror work journey post-explant surgery and introduces two original songs from her album "Soundtrack to the Rebirth"—Mirror Mirror and Dear Me. In This Episode: • The courage it takes to see yourself clearly without masks or costumes • Nyomi's first time seeing her body naked post-explant surgery after 20+ years • How Tara Wiskow's story about calling herself "Heifer Hannah" inspired this episode • The practice of mirror work: looking yourself in the eyes and saying "I love you" • Why seeking validation externally will always leave you empty  • Breaking free from social media comparison and filtered realities • Scars as wounds of honor and roadmaps of the soul  • Writing love letters to yourself instead of waiting for others to validate you Two Original Songs Featured:Mirror Mirror: Written while doing lymphatic massage post-surgery, standing naked in the mirror experiencing overwhelming gratitude and not recognizing her body after 20+ years with implantsDear Me: The first song written at 2-3am, a love letter to herself with words she'd been carrying for years but never gave voice toNyomi's Vulnerable Confession:Standing in her aunt's bathroom post-surgery with drainage tubes hanging from her bodyNot recognizing herself without the "costume" she wore for over 20 yearsAsking "Who is she?" and realizing "She's me—the REAL me"The moment she traced her surgical scars and called them "wounds of honor"Admitting she "put on a show" the first time she saw herself at the doctorStruggling with scrolling social media in bed and comparing herself to othersUnderstanding she had a whole persona tied to her implants (Naomi, Miss Type One, etc.)Key Topics Covered:Mirror work as a daily healing practice (not a one-time event)The 21-Day Mirror Challenge (step-by-step guide)How to stop performing even when you're aloneEmbracing scars, stretch marks, and "imperfections" as evidence you survivedThe difference between judgment eyes vs. love eyes in the mirrorWhy you can't heal what you refuse to seeBreaking chains of conversations from your pastGiving your silenced inner voice a powerful voice to healThe 21-Day Mirror Challenge:Days 1-7: Stand in the mirror, look in your eyes, say your name out loud with loveDays 8-14: Add "I love you [your name]" even if you don't believe it yetDays 15-21: Add "I'm proud of you" to rewire your brain and create a new relationship with your reflectionPowerful Affirmations:"I am amazing. I am powerful. I am unstoppable in every way.""I am enough exactly as I am right now.""I choose to see myself through the eyes of love.""You are the fairest of them all" (for women) / "You are the most amazing of them all" (for men)Mirror Mirror Lyrics Highlight: "Embrace them, love them, cherish all those scars / Cause baby those are wounds of honor / Stop using social media as a reflection of who we are / Listening to empty voices with empty hearts / Spewing hateful, low vibrational words / I stand proud in the mirror as I say these powerful words / I am amazing, I am powerful, I am unstoppable in every way" Dear Me Love Letter: Nyomi shares her personal love letter apologizing for abandoning herself, silencing herself, and letting the world tell her who to be—then committing to choosing herself now and breaking those chains. Perfect for listeners interested in:Mirror work and self-love practicesPost-surgery body image healingOvercoming comparison and social media addictionWriting love letters to yourselfHealing through music and songwritingBreaking generational patterns of self-abandonmentEmbracing scars and imperfectionsDaily affirmation practicesRebirth and transformation journeysSpecial Announcements:Tomorrow (October 14): Nyomi's 53rd birthdayAlbum Drop: "Soundtrack to the Rebirth" releases midnight October 13/14 (22 tracks, completely FREE)Live Listening Party: October 14, 7pm PST on Ask Nyomi Bridging the GapDownload: AskNyomi.com (A-S-K-N-Y-O-M-I.com)Fundraiser: Body, Love and Hope United for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (goal: $1,000)Men's Breast Cancer Awareness Week: October 17-23Coming Soon:The Daily Love Letter Community: New Skool community launching end of October to teach impeccable self-talk and self-love healingBook: "Reclaimed and Unashamed" (opening chapter features mirror conversation)Hashtag Challenge: Share your Dear Me love letter on social media with #DearMeLoveLetter and tag Nyomi October Theme: Stepping Into Authenticity - Season 4: The Season of Healing Intentionally Series: Year of ReBirth 2025 This episode is a masterclass in vulnerability, showing what it looks like to choose yourself, speak kindly to yourself, and see yourself through eyes of love instead of judgment. Nyomi's courage to share her post-explant mirror work journey—complete with original songs written during her healing—offers a roadmap for anyone learning to love their reflection again. Subscribe to The Season of Self-Love Podcast for Mindset Monday and Wisdom Wednesday episodes. Visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com or AskNyomi.com #MirrorWork #SelfLove #PostExplant #BodyImage #DearMe #MirrorMirror #SoundtrackToTheRebirth #Rebirth #Authenticity #HealingJourney #SelfAcceptance #LoveLetterToMyself #SeasonOfSelfLove Listener Action Steps:Tonight: Look in the mirror, say your name with loveStart the 21-Day Mirror ChallengeWrite yourself a Dear Me love letterDownload "Soundtrack to the Rebirth" album (free at AskNyomi.com)Join the birthday listening party October 14, 7pm PSTContent Note: This episode contains vulnerable discussions of body image, post-surgical healing, and deep emotional processing. Tissues recommended. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    59 min
  3. 8 OCT.

    : Stepping Into Authenticity: Reclaiming Your True Self with Tara Wiskow | Wisdom Wednesday

    Join host Nyomi Banks on The Season of Self-Love Podcast for an incredibly raw and transformative Wisdom Wednesday conversation with Tara Wiskow—intuitive energy healer, life reinvention expert, and natural weight loss success story who lost 220 pounds by learning to love herself first. In This Episode: • Tara's journey from 338 pounds to complete transformation through self-love • The pivotal moment that changed everything: her son's life-threatening question • Overcoming three suicide attempts and finding the will to live authentically • How childhood identity trauma shaped decades of people-pleasing and mask-wearing • The connection between emotional healing and physical transformation • Mirror work: learning to say "I love you" to yourself for the first time  • What it really means to live authentically without masks or performance • Why weight loss isn't just physical—it's spiritual, emotional, and energetic Tara's Powerful Story Includes:Struggling with identity after discovering her biological father at age 8Living as "the park bench mama" unable to play with her sonsThe accident that became a wake-up call: her son's injury due to her physical limitationsEating disorders and the spiral into suicidal ideationThe moment she heard: "You have to learn to love yourself as much as you love these boys"Eleven years as a weight loss coach transitioning to intuitive energy healingHow she stopped calling herself "Heifer Hannah" and reclaimed her nameKey Topics Covered:Authentic living vs. performing for othersThe "not enough" limiting belief and how to overcome itMirror work and self-love practices for transformationWhy people get uncomfortable when you step into authenticityThe abandonment wound and how it shows up in adulthoodNavigating identity shifts and life reinventionFusing sexuality and spirituality without shameDaily practices for showing up as your authentic selfPowerful Takeaways:"It's none of your business what anybody else says or thinks about you"Start each morning asking: "Who am I going to show up as today?" and claim YOUR nameThe first step to change is awareness—be willing to receive the messageAuthenticity means no masks, no hats for different groups—just YOU, raw and realWhen you shift into authenticity, others may feel abandoned because you no longer serve their purposePerfect for listeners interested in:Weight loss through emotional healingOvercoming suicidal ideation and depressionIdentity work and self-discoveryBreaking free from people-pleasing patternsAuthentic living and removing masksMirror work and self-love practicesLife reinvention after traumaIntuitive healing and energy workOctober Theme: Stepping Into Authenticity - One Truth, One Breakthrough, One Boundary at a Time Series: Year of ReBirth 2025 Connect with Tara Wiskow:Instagram & TikTok: @tara.wiskoWebsite: www.tara-wisko.comProgram: She RisesResources Mentioned:Year of ReBirth Workbook Part 2 (authenticity journal prompts and affirmations)Available at TheSeasonofSelflovePodcast.comThis episode is a masterclass in what it means to reclaim your true self after years of performing, hiding, and dimming your light. Tara's vulnerability and wisdom will inspire you to look in the mirror and finally say, "I love you" to the person staring back. Subscribe to The Season of Self-Love Podcast for Mindset Monday and Wisdom Wednesday episodes. Visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com #Authenticity #SelfLove #WeightLossJourney #LifeReinvention #MirrorWork #IntuitiveHealing #OvercomingSuicide #IdentityWork #PeoplePleasing #Transformation #SeasonOfSelfLove #YearOfRebirth  Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide attempts, eating disorders, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If you're struggling, please reach out for help. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    49 min
  4. 6 OCT.

    Season 4 Premiere: Stepping Into Authenticity - My Rebirth Journey Begins

    Stepping Into Authenticity - My Rebirth Journey Begins | Two-Year Anniversary Special Welcome to Season 4 of The Season of Self-Love Podcast! Host Nyomi Banks returns after her explant surgery to celebrate two years of transformative conversations and share her most vulnerable journey yet—her rebirth into authenticity and wholeness.  In This Episode: • Celebrating two years and 360+ episodes of The Season of Self-Love Podcast  • Nyomi's 8-week post-explant surgery recovery and healing journey • The emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of transformation • Why Season 4 shifts to a two-day format (Mindset Monday & Wisdom Wednesday)  • The power of choosing authenticity over perfection • Practicing self-love through boundaries and intentional healing  • Divine timing and unexpected creative breakthroughs Major Announcement: Nyomi introduces her new musical project as "Da Goddess" (D.A. Goddess of Self-Love) with the album "Soundtrack to the Rebirth"—9 original songs written in 24 hours during her recovery, featuring tracks like "Dear Me," "Mirror Mirror," "Divine Nine," "Reclaiming Unashamed," and "SSS (Sexuality, Sensuality, Spirituality)." Key Topics Covered: Post-explant surgery recovery and healing timelineEmotional processing of body transformationThe intersection of spirituality and creativityMusic as a healing modalitySetting boundaries while building a platformBreast Cancer Awareness Month and women's health advocacyDivine downloads and ancestral guidanceCreating your own healing soundtrackOctober Theme: Stepping Into Authenticity Special Focus: Breast Cancer Awareness Month + Men's Breast Cancer Awareness Week (Oct 17-23) Upcoming Project: Body, Choice & Voice Podcast launching 2026—a safe space for conversations about body autonomy, medical advocacy, and reclaiming power. Album Release: October 14, 2025 (Nyomi's birthday) - Free download available Follow the 9-day rollout: Instagram @dagoddessofselfove (daily track snippets leading to birthday) Perfect for listeners interested in: Post-surgery healing journeysAuthentic living and vulnerabilityCreative expression as therapyExplant surgery recovery storiesSpiritual awakening and transformationMusic therapy and healingWomen's health advocacySetting healthy boundariesThis milestone episode marks a new chapter of intentional healing as Nyomi demonstrates what it truly means to practice self-love—choosing rest over hustle, authenticity over performance, and wholeness over perfection. New Season 4 Format: Mindset Monday (with Dr. Will Washington) & Wisdom Wednesday (guest interviews) Visit AskNyomi.com to support the "Body, Love and Hope United" fundraiser (goal: $1,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness) #SeasonOfSelfLove #ExplantJourney #Authenticity #Rebirth #HealingMusic #BreastCancerAwareness #SelfLoveJourney #Transformation #BIIRecovery #DaGoddess #SoundtrackToTheRebirth Note: This is a powerful return episode showcasing raw vulnerability, creative healing, and the courage to prioritize authentic self-care over external expectations. Nyomi's journey from survival to thriving continues to inspire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    57 min
  5. 17 SEPT.

    Gratitude & Abundance: Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Chancellor K. Jackson | Season of Self Love Podcast

    Join host Nyomi Banks for this inspiring episode featuring Chancellor K. Jackson, author of "Fourteen Days in Beijing" and testament to the power of transforming adversity into abundance. From a promising football career to an unexpected detainment in China, Chancellor's journey demonstrates how gratitude and resilience can turn life's most challenging moments into platforms for empowerment and purpose. 🎯 What You'll Discover: • How to maintain mental strength and accountability during life's lowest moments • The power of transforming trauma into purpose through storytelling • Why adversity introduces us to our true character and potential • How to rebuild identity after losing what defined you • Practical ways to turn setbacks into comebacks through mindset shifts • The importance of embracing every choice and decision as part of your growth 💫 Chancellor's Transformation Story: Born and raised in Atlanta, Chancellor didn't start playing football until 8th grade - late by Georgia standards where most kids begin at 4 or 5. Through sheer determination and manifestation ("I'm going D-I" became his daily mantra), he earned a Division I scholarship to Stetson University. After graduation, he moved to China to teach English, but six months into what was supposed to be a year-long journey, everything changed with three knocks on his apartment door. ⚡ The Beijing Experience: On April 4, 2019, Chancellor was arrested by Beijing police for cannabis use and spent 14 days in Beijing Penitentiary as the only foreigner among 14 Chinese cellmates. With no shared language, no communication with the outside world, and only a plastic bowl and spoon, he faced the ultimate test of mental resilience. Rather than breaking him, this experience became the foundation for his purpose-driven life. 🌟 The Power of Accountability: "I constantly knew what I was doing and the repercussions from my decision making. I can't really get upset with nobody but myself. I got to take this to the chin. I knew my mental was still going to be intact, my spirit was still going to be intact." 🔥 From Prison to Purpose: What started as casual storytelling to friends about his experience became a bestselling book when his friend DeMarco Reddens suggested he write about it. Taking Chancellor's phone and creating an outline in his notes app, DeMarco sparked what would become a publishing empire - six books and counting, with "Fourteen Days in Beijing" hitting #1 in multiple genres over 15 times. 💎 The Coaching Connection: Chancellor now uses his experience to coach young football players, teaching them that "adversity introduces a man to himself." His prison experience provides powerful lessons about pushing through challenges, maintaining character under pressure, and discovering what you're truly made of when everything is stripped away. 🛠️ Building Abundance from Adversity: Chancellor's journey from detained teacher to bestselling author and coach demonstrates several key principles: Accountability Over Blame - Taking full responsibility for your choicesMental Resilience - Maintaining inner strength regardless of external circumstancesPurpose from Pain - Recognizing that difficult experiences often contain your greatest giftsManifestation Power - Speaking your goals into existence with unwavering beliefIdentity Reinvention - Learning to redefine yourself when old identities no longer serve📚 The Publishing Empire: Since "Fourteen Days in Beijing" launched in 2020, Chancellor has: Published 6 books total (4 authored, 2 mentored)Released "The Power of Becoming: Seven Pillars of Growth and Empowerment"Mentored authors including 15-year-old Tanesa Sadler, whose book held #1 for 9 straight daysBuilt Corlett Publications LLC, specializing in creating bestsellers🎭 Key Insights on Gratitude & Abundance: Gratitude in Crisis: Even in prison, Chancellor found things to be grateful for - his intact mental state, spiritual strength, and the lessons being revealedAbundance Through Service: His greatest success came from helping others tell their stories and achieve their dreamsIdentity Beyond Circumstances: True abundance comes from knowing who you are regardless of external situationsThe Marathon Mindset: Success is a long-distance run, not a sprint - every setback is setup for a comeback🌈 Powerful Quotes & Wisdom: "Adversity introduces a man to himself - you're in the fog of war where the true leader thrives""Nothing lasts forever - this chapter might be done but a new one is beginning""The ancestors were with me for sure - it was like a movie how I remembered everything in full detail""We produce bestsellers here at Corlett Publications LLC"💪 The Nipsey Hussle Philosophy: Chancellor lives by Nipsey's words: "The best teacher in life is your own experience. None of us know who we are until we fail. A person is defined by their reaction to any given situation. Who would you want to define you? Someone else or yourself?" 🎯 Perfect For: Anyone facing major life transitions or setbacksPeople struggling to find purpose after losing their identityAthletes transitioning out of sports careersAnyone interested in turning trauma into triumphAspiring authors and entrepreneursThose seeking practical wisdom on resilience and manifestation📞 Connect with Chancellor: Google: "Chancellor K Jackson" for complete access to all platformsBooks: Available on Amazon, including "Fourteen Days in Beijing" and "The Power of Becoming"Services: Author coaching, courses, and publishing support through Corlett Publications LLCSocial Media: All platforms accessible through Google search🔥 Episode Highlights: The moment three Beijing police officers knocked on his doorHow he remembered every detail of his 14-day experience without pen or paperThe friend who created his first book outline in his phone's notes appWhy he'd consider returning to China if the right opportunity aroseHis definition of himself: "A leader, natural born leader, a goat, God amongst men"🌟 The Ban Update: Chancellor's 5-year ban from China ended in 2024, and while he wouldn't go out of his way to return, he's open to opportunities - and would definitely document it for more great content! #️⃣ Hashtags: #ChancellorKJackson #FourteenDaysInBeijing #ThePowerOfBecoming #CorlettPublications #GratitudeAndAbundance #TurningChallengesIntoOpportunities #PrisonToPublishing #AdversityToAbundance #FootballToAuthor #BeijingExperience #AuthorCoaching #BestsellerCreator #ResilienceStory #ManifestationPower #SeasonOfSelfLove #PurposeFromPain #IdentityReinvention #SpiritualStrength 🌟 Key Takeaway: "Every setback contains the seeds of your greatest comeback. When you take full accountability for your choices, maintain your mental and spiritual strength, and trust that your experiences are preparing you for your purpose, you can transform any challenge into a platform for abundance and service to others." This episode proves that sometimes our biggest mistakes become our greatest gifts, and that true abundance comes not from avoiding adversity, but from alchemizing it into wisdom, purpose, and service to others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    37 min
  6. 3 SEPT.

    Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Cultivating Gratitude & Abundance with Jamie Gant

    Join host Nyomi Banks for this transformative Wisdom Wednesday episode featuring purpose-driven coach, speaker, and upcoming author Jamie Gant. From corporate burnout to digital nomad freedom, Jamie's journey demonstrates how breaking free from hustle culture and embracing gratitude can unlock authentic abundance and joy. 🎯 What You'll Discover: • Why the "busy equals productive" mindset leads to burnout and unfulfillment  • How to shift from task completion to meaningful prioritization • The difference between chasing success and designing an aligned life  • Practical gratitude exercises that attract genuine abundance  • How to identify your true values versus inherited expectations  • Why silence and self-intimacy are essential for authentic living 💫 Jamie's Transformation Story: Growing up in an unstable, abusive household with parents struggling with addiction, Jamie decided early on to be "not that." After getting clean, she threw herself into the hustle - business degree, corporate ladder climbing, checking all the "success" boxes. Despite looking perfect on paper with a great job, marriage, and lifestyle in Chicago, she developed severe anxiety and debilitating OCD that left her unable to function. ⚡ The Breaking Point: "I had done everything right. I was following the rule book. But underneath all of that, I had severe anxiety and panic attacks so bad I couldn't get out of bed. Everything was falling apart, and I couldn't understand why because I had done all the things I was supposed to do." 🌟 The Gratitude Revolution: After quitting her corporate job with no plan, Jamie discovered that gratitude literally saved her life multiple times. In moments of complete surrender and rock bottom experiences, focusing on simple blessings - breathing, tasting food, hearing birds sing - became her pathway back to abundance and authentic success.  🔥 The Hustle Culture Trap: Jamie reveals how hustle culture creates the illusion of productivity through:Task Completion Over Prioritization - Filling to-do lists with busy work instead of meaningful actionReactive vs. Proactive Thinking - Putting out fires instead of building for the futureQuick Wins Addiction - Focusing on what can be checked off today rather than what moves the needle forwardBurnout Cycle - Feeling exhausted and depleted while seeing no real progress💎 The 2020 Message We Missed: Both Nyomi and Jamie reflect on how 2020 was meant to teach us to stay still, but instead of learning presence and gratitude, society hit fast-forward and multiplied the hustle by ten. The pandemic was an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. 🛠️ Practical Gratitude & Abundance Tools: Daily Gratitude Practice:Three Good Things Method (University of Berkeley study) - Write down 3 good things dailyTen Blessings Approach - Start small with simple things like working ears or morning coffeeBuild momentum - Once you start, finding 10 things becomes naturalSelf-Love Notes:Leave sticky note love letters around your houseWrite notes on your coffee maker, mirror, and other daily touchpointsCreate future love letters to yourself and hide them to find laterTreat yourself with the same care you'd give a loved oneValues Alignment Exercise:Identify Your True Values - Not what others say is important, but what feels important to YOUFind Your Top 5 - What are your non-negotiables?Do an Alignment Audit - Where are you honoring your values vs. living others' expectations?Course Correct - Make decisions based on your authentic values🧘‍♀️ The Power of Silence: "We cannot hear what our heart has to say if we're not sitting in silence. Our relationship with silence is just as important as our relationship with ourselves." 🌈 Powerful Quotes & Wisdom:"Gratitude has saved my life more times than I can count""When I'm grateful for what I have, I only get more. It never fails every time""We chase these ideas of success, but if it's not who we are, it can all unravel""The most intimate relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself""At our core, we are love embodied - we just lose that so easily""Your story is just as valuable and important as long as it's yours"📚 About "Becoming Myself": Jamie's upcoming book explores the "beautiful unfolding of authenticity" that comes from choosing what feels good in your gut versus what you've been told is right. It's about unlearning inherited beliefs and trusting your inner wisdom through gratitude and self-love. 🎭 The Comparison Trap: Social media creates "compare and despair" mentality, making us think everyone else achieved overnight success. Jamie reminds us that what we see is "years and years of figuring stuff out" - use others' success as inspiration to unlock what's inside you, not as a reason to copy their exact path. 🌟 Chicago Connection: Both Nyomi and Jamie are Chicago natives, creating an instant kinship and shared understanding of resilience, authenticity, and the power of community support in transformation. 🎯 Perfect For:Women feeling trapped in hustle culture and burnoutAnyone comparing their life to social media highlightsPeople ready to design life around their authentic valuesThose seeking practical gratitude practices that create real changeAnyone wanting to break free from inherited expectationsPeople ready to fall in love with their actual life, not their "supposed to" life📞 Connect with Jamie:Website: radicallyalivecoaching.comInstagram: @jamiegant.coachUpcoming Book: "Becoming Myself"Services: Purpose-driven coaching for authentic living🔥 Episode Highlights:The moment Jamie realized "doing everything right" wasn't workingHow gratitude practices literally attract unexpected abundanceWhy 2020 was a missed opportunity for collective awakeningThe difference between being busy and being productiveHow to write love notes to your future selfThe magic that happens when you align with your true values🏆 Mini Challenge: For the next 7 days, take a "gratitude snapshot" - notice one moment of abundance (joy, peace, stillness) and journal about it with pen and paper. Tag @theseasonofselflovepodcast to share your experience!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

    44 min
  7. 27 AOÛT

    Building Inner Strength & Resilience: A Healing-First Approach with Trent Carter

    Join host Nyomi Banks for this empowering Wisdom Wednesday episode featuring Trent Carter, nurse practitioner, founder of Renew Health, and author of "The Recovery Tool Belt." From small-town Texas to transforming lives through addiction recovery and mental health, Trent's healing-first approach demonstrates how true resilience comes from addressing root causes, not just symptoms. 🎯 What You'll Discover: • Why traditional medical approaches often miss the root of healing  • How to break free from limiting beliefs that are actually self-imposed  • The difference between motivation and discipline in building resilience  • Practical tools for rewiring your brain through affirmations and journaling  • Why knowledge without action is just potential power  • How small daily wins create a compound effect for transformation  💫 Trent's Transformation Story: Growing up in Boyd, Texas, Trent became a registered nurse working in trauma ICU and neurology ICU before becoming a nurse practitioner. During clinical rotations with a family practice doctor treating opioid addiction, he witnessed transformation but recognized massive gaps in traditional treatment approaches. This led him to become board-certified in addiction medicine and found Renew Health in New Mexico. ⚡ The Gap in Traditional Medicine: Trent observed that traditional medical approaches often treat symptoms with medication rather than addressing root causes. His healing-first philosophy focuses on giving patients tools rather than just prescriptions, emphasizing that lasting change requires active participation from the person seeking healing. 🌟 The Tool Belt Philosophy: "If all you've got is a hammer, then everything's a nail. By having these tools, you can now approach something differently, more effectively, more efficiently, and more safely." Trent's approach gives people multiple tools for recovery and resilience, but emphasizes that it's up to them to use those tools. 🔥 Knowledge vs. Action: "Knowledge isn't power - knowledge is potential power. If you've got this new information but don't do anything with it, it didn't do anything. I would argue it's worse because now you have newfound knowledge yet you're not utilizing it." 🛠️ Building Inner Resilience - Practical Steps: 1. Awareness First:Recognize when you're in a cycle that isn't serving youAcknowledge that something needs to changeDon't judge the situation - just observe it2. Acquire Knowledge:Tap into free resources online, in your community, or through trusted friendsSeek out information that addresses root causes, not just symptomsFind resources that speak your language and resonate with your experience3. Build Support Systems:Lean on positive support that builds you upAvoid people who criticize destructively or want to keep you downAccept constructive criticism that helps you grow4. Take Action:Move beyond just learning to actually implementingStart with small, manageable stepsStay consistent even when motivation is low💎 The Discipline vs. Motivation Truth: "Discipline trumps motivation. Motivation comes and goes, waxes and wanes. If you can set habits, routines, and stay disciplined, you just got stronger when you push through without motivation. This leads to self-confidence and makes it easier to make right choices when motivation is low." 🧘‍♀️ Daily Resilience Practices: Morning Wins Strategy:Start with small wins like making your bedStack 2-3 small accomplishments early in the dayBuild psychological momentum for larger challengesTrack your wins to see progress over timeJournaling for Reflection:Write down thoughts, feelings, and progress regularlyDate entries to track mindset shifts over timeUse reflection to identify what's working and what needs adjustmentTreat it like before/after photos for your mental stateAffirmations & Mindset Work:Practice positive affirmations consistently (not just once a day)Write them down to reinforce the neural pathwaysFocus on changing thought patterns and how you interpret inputRemember: you can think something into existence through consistent practice🌈 The Compound & Ripple Effects: Small daily actions compound over time, creating dramatic changes that seem unrelated to the original effort. When you improve yourself, it ripples into your relationships, parenting, work, and every area of life. Looking back over 12 months, the transformation can seem miraculous. 📚 About "The Recovery Tool Belt": Written for people struggling with substance abuse, their loved ones, and clinicians who want better tools. The book provides practical strategies that can be applied globally, emphasizing empowerment and actionable steps rather than just theory. 🎭 Powerful Quotes & Wisdom:"The limit we put on our beliefs is self-imposed - you can break through that ceiling""There is no failure if you're learning from it - it's only failure if you don't adapt and grow""You can change your world by changing your mindset and how you interpret input""These little tiny wins build up over time - the compound effect cannot be underwritten""Resilience isn't just about bouncing back - it's about building a life with intention, grace, and deep love for yourself"🌟 The Mindset Shift: Moving from shame-based healing to grace-based healing involves:Changing how you talk to yourselfReframing setbacks as learning opportunitiesBuilding on small wins rather than focusing on failuresUnderstanding that growth requires stepping outside comfort zonesRecognizing that everyone's journey looks different🎯 Perfect For:Anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who isPeople wanting to build genuine resilience from the inside outThose tired of surface-level solutions and ready for root-cause healingAnyone ready to move from knowledge to actionPeople seeking practical, evidence-based tools for transformationThose wanting to break through self-imposed limitations📞 Connect with Trent:Personal Website: thetrentcarter.comCompany: renewhealth.com (daily blog with credible, free information)Book: "The Recovery Tool Belt" (available on website)Social Media: @thetrentcarter, @renewhealthnm (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)Location: New Mexico (serving entire state via telehealth)🔥 Episode Highlights:The gap between traditional medical treatment and true healingWhy discipline beats motivation every time for lasting changeHow small daily wins create psychological momentumThe importance of reflection and tracking progress over timeMoving from shame to grace in the healing processBreaking through self-imposed belief limitations#️⃣ Hashtags: #TrentCarter #RecoveryToolBelt #RenewHealth #EmotionalResilience #HealingFirst #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthHealing #DisciplineOverMotivation #InnerStrength #GraceBasedHealing #CompoundEffect #SeasonOfSelfLove #BeyondLimits #ToolsNotJustTreatment #ActionOverKnowledge 🌟 Key Takeaway: "True resilience comes from addressing root causes with practical tools, consistent discipline, and grace-based healing. Knowledge without action is just potential power - transformation happens when you take that knowledge and put it into daily practice, building small wins that compound into life-changing results." This episode provides both the mindset shifts and practical tools needed for anyone ready to build genuine inner strength and break through the limitations they've placed on themselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

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    Breaking Free & Living Fully: Embracing Emotional Resilience with Brooke DeBoer

    Join host Nyomi Banks for this powerful episode featuring life coach, inspirational speaker, and author Brooke DeBoer. From surviving bullying and abusive relationships to building a life of freedom and purpose, Brooke's journey demonstrates how we can transform trauma into triumph and build unshakeable emotional resilience while rewriting our stories.  🎯 What You'll Discover: • How childhood bullying and abusive relationships can become catalysts for transformation  • The difference between coping mechanisms and true healing  • Why your body will force you to stop when you're not processing trauma • Practical tools for building emotional resilience and rewriting your story  • How to help children navigate bullying and build inner strength • The power of reflection, journaling, and prayer in the healing process 💫 Brooke's Transformation Story: At 24, Brooke found herself a single mother escaping an abusive relationship while pregnant with her daughter. This pivotal moment forced her to ask: "What kind of mom do I want to be? What kind of example do I want to set?" Her journey from survival to thriving involved years of healing work, ultimately leading to a happy marriage, three daughters, and her book "Living the Free Life." ⚡ The Health Crisis Wake-Up Call: In her 30s, Brooke experienced a stress-induced thyroid crash that wasn't autoimmune-related. Her doctor's tests revealed the truth: years of stored trauma were manifesting physically. This health challenge became her invitation to finally process the pain she'd been carrying since childhood. 🌟 The Masterpiece Moment: A pivotal conversation with a church mentor changed everything: "God created you as a masterpiece. Are you treating yourself like a masterpiece?" This question became the foundation for Brooke's permission to rewrite her story and demand better treatment from herself and others. 🔥 Understanding Emotional Resilience: "Resilience is when you go through something hard, you take a moment, take a breath, and then you get back up again. It's putting one foot in front of the other, sometimes stopping and pausing to reflect before taking further steps ." 🛠️ Brooke's Resilience Process:Stop and Reflect - Don't just push through painJournal - Process emotions and experiences on paperPray/Meditate - Connect with something greater than yourselfRecalibrate - Adjust your direction based on new insightsTake Next Steps - Move forward with intention and wisdom💎 The Bullying Conversation: Both Nyomi and Brooke address the critical issue of childhood bullying, sharing personal experiences with their own children. Key insights:Help children distinguish between outside voices and their inner voiceEnsure they have at least one supportive person to process feelings withRole-play scenarios and create action plans for handling bulliesConnect them with trusted adults at schoolPractice using their authentic voice in safe spaces🎭 Modern Challenges: Today's children face unprecedented challenges with 24/7 smartphone connectivity and social media pressure. Unlike previous generations who only compared themselves to local peers, today's youth face global comparison and constant external input about how to be, look, and act. 🌈 The Strategic Intervention Approach: Brooke's coaching method involves:Assessment - Using tools like the Wheel of Life to evaluate different life areasGoal Setting - Establishing clear vision for desired outcomesBackward Planning - Creating action steps from goal to presentChallenge Anticipation - Preparing for obstacles and creating alternativesRelationship Analysis - Evaluating who gets access to different levels of your life🏠 The House Metaphor for Relationships:Master Bedroom - Most intimate, trusted relationshipsLiving Room - Close friends and familyFront Door - Acquaintances you keep at a distanceOutside - People you don't allow into your space at all🧘‍♀️ Practical Tools for Daily Resilience: 1. The Body Compass Technique:Stand in a quiet spaceAsk your questionIf your body leans forward = YESIf you feel resistance/lean back = NO2. Morning Pages Journaling:Write 1-3 pages first thing in the morningNo prompts, no plan - just brain dumpHelps you understand your feelings and re-center3. Guided Meditation:Use guided meditations if stillness is difficultCreates space for inner wisdom to emerge💪 Key Insights on Healing:Trauma Processing is Essential - You can't just develop coping mechanisms; you must process and release stored traumaYour Body Will Force Rest - If you don't voluntarily process trauma, your body will eventually shut downPerfectionism is a Trauma Response - Working harder to prove worth is often a reaction to past hurtHealing Isn't Linear - Expect seasons of healing and seasons of moving forward🌟 Powerful Quotes & Wisdom:"We teach people how to treat us by what we accept""You are God's masterpiece - are you treating yourself like a masterpiece?""Women get to set the tone for what the expectations are in relationships""Everything has a season - there's a time to heal and a time to move forward""If you don't process and get comfortable sharing your story, you'll never know others are going through similar things"🎯 The Rewriting Process:Identify current feelings and traumaEstablish your vision and goalsCreate action steps working backward from goalsAnticipate challenges and prepare alternativesAssess relationships and create healthy boundariesClear negative influences before moving forward🌍 Cultural Observations: Brooke notes that other cultures take more breaks and prioritize mental health differently than Americans, who tend to push through without adequate rest and reflection time. 🎯 Perfect For:Anyone recovering from bullying or abusive relationshipsParents helping children navigate social challengesPeople struggling with perfectionism and people-pleasingThose ready to rewrite their life storyAnyone experiencing stress-related health issuesPeople seeking practical tools for emotional resilience📞 Connect with Brooke:Website: thebrookdeboer.comInstagram: @FreebrokeE (Free + Brooke with an E)Books: "Living the Free Life" (for women) + children's bookTikTok: Less regular updates🔥 Episode Highlights:The moment Brooke chose her daughter's future over her abusive relationshipHow stored trauma manifested as physical illnessThe "masterpiece" conversation that changed everythingPractical strategies for helping children handle bullyingThe difference between coping and truly healingWhy your body will force you to stop if you don't process trauma#️⃣ Hashtags: #BrookeDeBoer #LivingTheFreeLife #EmotionalResilience #TraumaHealing #BullyingPrevention #LifeCoaching #StrategicIntervention #RewritingYourStory #SelfLoveRebirth #HealingJourney #ParentingSupport #AuthenticLiving #SeasonOfSelfLove #BreakingFree #Masterpiece 🌟 Key Takeaway: "You are a masterpiece created exactly as you were supposed to be. Healing isn't about perfection - it's about processing your experiences, setting healthy boundaries, and giving yourself permission to rewrite your story from a place of strength and self-love." This episode provides both deep healing insights and practical tools for anyone ready to break free from their past and step into the fullness of who they're meant to be. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

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Take a deep breath and get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery and healing. Welcome to "The Season of Self Love," hosted by Nyomi Banks. In this captivating podcast, join Nyomi as she delves into the depths of personal growth, unraveling the secrets to embracing one's inner power and fostering an intimate relationship with oneself. Each day, Nyomi will guide you through a transformative exploration of self-love, healing beyond betrayal, and the profound impact it can have on every aspect of your life. Nyomi Banks, a renowned expert in the field of self-love and healing, shares her own inspiring journey, offering guidance, wisdom, and practical tools for navigating the challenges of self-discovery. Through raw and authentic conversations, she reveals the power of resilience and how to overcome obstacles on the path to personal transformation. Discover the true essence of self-love as Nyomi dives deep into topics such as understanding your worth, reclaiming your identity, cultivating self-compassion, and embracing vulnerability. With compassion and grace, she explores the wounds of betrayal, guiding you through the process of healing and forgiveness, ultimately leading you to a place of empowerment and freedom. Get ready to unlock your true potential as Nyomi shares actionable steps, practical exercises, and expert insights from leading voices in the field of self-love and healing. Unleash your inner strength, learn to set healthy boundaries, and develop a renewed sense of self-awareness that will empower you to show up authentically in the world. If you're ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, healing, and self-love, then "The Season of Self Love" with Nyomi Banks is the podcast for you. Tune in daily as Nyomi takes you on an adventure of transformation, guiding you towards a life filled with self-acceptance, resilience, and the unwavering belief in your own limitless potential. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.