I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer

The Courage To Grieve

“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 [http://nakeiahomer.com] Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me [https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me] Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com [thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com] For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ [https://amzn.to/4naRufK] Cover Art: Alafia Haus [https://ilealafia.co/] Photography: Drea Nicole         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ask Nakeia: Am I Failing?

“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 [http://nakeiahomer.com] Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me [https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me] Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com [thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com] For deeper reflection and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ [https://amzn.to/4naRufK] Letter Peak App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letter-peak/id123456789 [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/letter-peak/id123456789] Research on Love - Harvard Review - https://hbr.org/2023/01/the-science-of-love [https://hbr.org/2023/01/the-science-of-love] Cover Art: Alafia Haus [https://ilealafia.co/] Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

What It Really Means To Choose Yourself

“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 [http://nakeiahomer.com] Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me [https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me] Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com [thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com] For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ [https://amzn.to/4naRufK] Cover Art: Alafia Haus [https://ilealafia.co/] Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

You Deserve To Be The Soft Version Of Yourself

“If you have not met the soft version of me, I have not met the safe version of you.” I met 2 things during my freshman year of college: accountability and a softer version of myself. If you feel like there is a version of yourself you have never met, you are right—and that version of you deserves to be uncovered. Getting a place of wholeness, a place in your life where you are fully expressed, will require you to do the work I share in today’s episode. This conversation is about emotional safety, holding all the versions of yourself, tenderly, and finally meeting the soft version of yourself.   Chapters 00:00 Meeting Accountability 07:10 Uncovering the True Self 12:01 Creating Safe Spaces 16:34 Embracing All Versions of Yourself   Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com [http://nakeiahomer.com] Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me [https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me] Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com [thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com] Today’s episode was inspired by Chapter Three of my book,  Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ [https://amzn.to/4naRufK] Cover Art: Alafia Haus [https://ilealafia.co/] Photography: Drea Nicole   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

REPLAY: How To Handle The Worst Season Of Your Life

“Remember the last time you thought you couldn't do it, but then you did? Do that again.” Join me for a replay of a popular episode. I discuss the universal experience of facing life's worst moments and offer practical practices that will help you navigate them. We dive into the importance of feeling emotions, making a decision to heal, collecting lessons from struggles, prioritizing self-care, and embracing the new version of yourself that emerges from adversity. Be sure to listen to the end I extended a special invitation for you to share your “worst season” story with me. If you have the capacity, email me directly at podcast@nakeiahomer.com. *Please note the correct email address. The one I shared on the podcast is incorrect.   Correct email address is: podcast@nakeiahomer.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Life's Challenges 02:52 Navigating Through Difficult Emotions 05:36 The Decision to Heal 08:27 Collecting Lessons from Struggles 11:44 The Importance of Self-Care 14:36 Embracing the New You Resources: Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com [http://nakeiahomer.com] Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me [https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me] Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com [thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com] For deeper reflection journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power⁠ [https://amzn.to/4naRufK] Cover Art: Alafia Haus [https://ilealafia.co/] Photography: Drea Nicole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]