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"One year from now can look completely different." 51 episodes of a podcast that started with a goal of 8… Here we are, one full year of conversations that you (our listening community) have said were inspiring, motivating, convicting, thoughtful, and just what you needed to hear. Today’s episode is about reflecting, learning, hoping, and continuing to move forward. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nakeia Homer's Journey 02:12 The Unexpected Path to Publishing and Podcasting 04:07 Healing Through Sharing Personal Stories 06:02 Impact of Words on Mental Health and Self-Discovery 07:56 Making the Book Public and Its Surprising Success 09:50 Lessons from Self-Publishing and Impact 11:46 Expect the Unexpected and Limitless Possibilities 13:52 Creating Impact Through Authenticity and Purpose 16:09 Handling Difficult Seasons and Emotions 18:14 Boundaries in Relationships and Self-Preservation 20:10 The Truth About Healing and Wholeness 22:04 Healing, Loss, and Embracing Your Story 24:00 Reflections on One Year of the Podcast 25:59 Looking Forward: Growth, Impact, and Purpose Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“Pursue them all.” This episode is for the multi-hyphenate, multi-passionate, multi-talented version of you that deserves to live a full life. If you have been wondering what you should focus on next, I am going to share some things no one has told you before. Tune in for clarity, inspiration, and permission to pursue your passions—yes, all of them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The question of what don't you do? 00:42 Survival skills and multi-hyphenate talents 02:23 The importance of purpose and calling 04:16 Questioning focus: Should I start a business or take a promotion? 06:22 The principle: Just because you can doesn't mean you should 07:35 Passion for profit versus passion for joy 08:49 Knowing what you're called to do 10:50 How to identify your season's focus 12:23 Questions to determine your current pursuit 17:57 Real-life client example: Balancing career and passions 24:05 Lessons from the client case study 26:17 Different seasons require different versions of you 29:19 The importance of aligning with your current season 32:24 Final thoughts: Pursue what is aligned with your purpose Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

"Heartbreak will teach you never to settle again.” Heartbreak is the subject I am asked to talk about the most—but want to talk about the least. I am far removed from that young girl who walked around with a broken heart, but I can still feel what it was like to be her. That is why I have been able to help others navigate it so well. I’ve held sessions, taught classes, and recorded episodes on healing heartbreak and getting over an ex. And in today’s episode, I am answering this question: “What can I learn from heartbreak?” Whether it’s a “brutal breakup”, unrequited love, a lost opportunity, someone letting you down (again), or failed plans, Lessons from Heartbreak may be the episode you didn’t know you needed today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to heartbreak and its impact 01:55 Heartbreak as a destabilizing experience 04:01 Different forms of heartbreak beyond relationships 06:57 How heartbreak reveals boundaries needed in life 08:48 Setting boundaries to protect your heart 11:15 Healing through self-reflection and self-love 12:13 When there is no clear lesson, assigning one 14:13 Heartbreak as a lesson in self-protection 15:12 The power of rejection as redirection 16:01 Final thoughts and encouragement for healing Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

"Discipline is a practice, not punishment." Today I am going to introduce you to a concept that will help you be more consistent, get more done, and follow through on your goals. If you are triggered by the idea of living a more disciplined life but understand that it is what it will take to get to where you want to be, then reframing discipline as a joyful and intentional practice is exactly what you need. “Delightful discipline” leads to transformation and fulfillment—and I'm sharing practical ways to incorporate this practice. It will change the way you show up for yourself.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Delightful Discipline 00:03 The Joy of Doing What You Need to Do Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“You may have to work hard for a soft life.” We can’t talk about living a soft life without acknowledging the hard work that goes into creating. So, I’m discussing it all today—the soft life you deserve and the hard boundaries, practices, and reframes that it will take to live it. If you have been longing for more ease, peace, and love in your life, check out today’s hard truth for a soft life.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hard Truths of a Soft Life 01:09 Expectations in Relationships and Self-Reflection 02:14 Trusting Open and Closed Doors 05:03 The Importance of Reserving Optimism 06:17 Facing Closed Doors and Opportunities 09:35 Addressing Toxic Relationships and Silence 10:53 Understanding Cost and Value in Life 12:54 Removing Toxic People for Peace 15:24 Your Value Is Not Determined by Others 17:28 Working Hard for a Soft Life and Final Thoughts Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You are not alone in your grief.” There is one conversation I just had to jump in on, and there is no better place to have it than inside this week’s episode. We are talking about what it really feels like to be disappointed by your own life. The shame, the guilt, and the grief are very real, and I am holding a space for you to feel it all—and sharing a few reminders that may help you move through those feelings and forward with your life. If you thought you’d be living a totally different life by now, and you are not, tap in. Let’s chat about it.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Unexpected 02:00 The List of Life Goals and Unexpected Turns 03:52 Grief and Grace in Life's Changes 05:46 The Shame and Silence Around Unmet Expectations 08:02 The Power of Honesty and Vulnerability 09:51 Real Stories of Support and Transformation 12:54 Timing, Worthiness, and Becoming 14:56 The Struggle and the Grace of the Process 17:01 Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Journey Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

"Intuition saved my life many times." There are a few things I can’t live without, and my intuition is one of them. My intuition has literally saved my life over and over again—but that wouldn’t be the case if I had spent intentional time developing my relationship with it. From guiding me through seasons of not knowing what to do to being the quiet voice that confirms what is true for me as I grow, my intuition has never failed me—and I want you to feel the same kind of assurance. I’m sharing ways to strengthen your relationship with your intuition today. You don’t want to miss this one....   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Intuition and Its Importance 03:06 Personal Stories of Intuition Saving Lives 06:51 Strengthening Your Intuition: Practical Steps 13:39 Engaging with Your Intuition: Questions to Consider Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“I give. I give. I give—and I get nothing in return.” If you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders… If you have been struggling to keep up with your life… If you lack the words to describe how you’ve been feeling lately… You could be experiencing what we are going to dive into today: Overwhelm. In this episode, I am sharing the four things I just did to free myself from what I now know was overwhelm. I feel so much lighter, supported, and grounded—and you deserve to feel this way, too. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Overwhelm 05:11 Healing from Overwhelm 11:02 Practical Steps to Overcome Overwhelm Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

"Love the people who love you." You are not meant to go through life alone. You need the five kinds of people we are going to talk about today—plus a few others. You may be rolling your eyes because of your relationship history. Breakups, family drama, and being exhausted by the relationship you have with yourself may have tempted you to give up on love and deep connection. But I have some thoughts that may help. If you have struggled to find your people in the past, this episode will change that.   Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Relationships 06:20 Mirroring Relationships: Self and Others 12:50 Finding Your People 18:30 The Value of Connection and Self-Love Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“We must be vulnerable enough to express what loss has done to us.” I have been asked to talk about grief for years now, and I finally took some time to put my experience into words and share some insights I am learning on the journey. This episode goes pretty deep, so if the subject triggers you, take a few deep breaths before diving in. I am exploring the complex nature of grief, including its emotional impact, responses, the different types of grief, and the importance of embracing the grieving process for healing and growth.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss 10:25 The Courage to Grieve 20:17 Navigating the Process of Grieving 25:16 Nine Phases of Grief 38:54 Embracing Healing Through Grief   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“You will feel like you are failing whenever you are not fed.” This week, we get into a question that you may relate to if you have ever felt like you were failing at life. I have this theory that you will not only feel like a failure, but you will fail if you are not fed in four important areas of your life. Tune in to learn all about what I mean by “fed” and what you can do, over the next two weeks, to go from feeling like you are failing to feeling like you have it all together.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to the Ask Nakeia Series 01:01 Understanding Feelings of Failure 03:13 The Importance of Self-Care 06:08 Feeding Yourself Physically 12:08 Emotional Wellness Practices 17:25 Nurturing Spiritual Health 19:40 Mental Stimulation and Growth  Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ Letter Peak App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letter-peak/id123456789 Research on Love - Harvard Review - https://hbr.org/2023/01/the-science-of-love Cover Art: Alafia Haus Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I will never get tired of choosing myself.” Everyone says choose yourself, but today I am telling you what that means, why you should do it, and how. This episode is for you if you want to: know what it feels like to be a priority, be in relationships with people who understand how much you are worth, and finally live by the standards you set for yourself. It’s time “choose yourself” becomes more than a cliché on a t-shirt, hat, or meme. Let’s talk about it…   Chapters 00:00 Choosing Yourself: The Foundation of Self-Worth 08:30 The Work of Choosing Yourself 12:40 Practical Steps to Prioritize Yourself    Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to [email protected] 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

“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 [email protected] 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

“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 [email protected]. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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