Because I Love My Body

Self-love sounds beautiful in theory—but how do you actually practice it when life feels heavy and your body feels like a stranger? In this heartfelt episode we are joined by transformational coach, yoga teacher, and global retreat leader Nadine McNeil—also known as Universal Empress. Together, they dive deep into what it really means to practice self-love. Far beyond affirmations and bath rituals...

What if a statue of your vulva could change how you see your body—and help rewrite a generation's relationship with pleasure, shame, and power? In this boundary-breaking episode, we welcome the incredible artist and founder of Vulva Casting, Viktoria Krug. Known for her empowering vulva sculptures, Viktoria uses art to help women and vulva-havers around the world reclaim body confidence, dismantle...

What if the path to deeper self-awareness and healing wasn’t in doing more, but in slowing down? Cassanie Mckenzie is a yoga teacher, wellness coach, sound healer and my dear friend based in Jamaica. In this episode, we explore Cassanie's journey from discovering yoga in her "party girl phase" to becoming a renowned teacher who integrates movement, sound, and spiritual practices into her offerings...

How do we connect with our divine feminine and honor the balance between creation, nurturing, and healing in our lives? Welcome to Season 2 of Because I Love My Body! In this episode, host Nomi sits down with Empress Thandi, founder of the Wise Wellness Center in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. Empress Thandi shares her incredible journey of self-healing and how it led her to become a wellness practition...

You’ve heard about body positivity before, but it’s not realistic to always feel positive about your body. In today’s episode, Nomi discusses the concepts of body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation. She explains the differences between each, how they intersect, and why they’re all essential tools for building a healthy relationship with our bodies. Nomi also discusses how boudoir pho...

In this special season finale of Because I Love My Body, Nomi shares a beautiful guided meditation designed to help you connect with your body, release tension, and embrace self-love. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to meditation or have a regular practice; there is no right or wrong way to meditate. Just taking this time to be with yourself is enough! This meditation is your opportunity to reconn...

Nomi opens up today about her experience of having a miscarriage and how she has navigated the emotional and physical challenges that came with it. She shares how she is learning to trust and love her body, even when it doesn’t do ‘what it’s supposed to do,’ and the importance of honoring where she is emotionally and physically each day as part of her healing journey. Later in the episode, Nomi sp...

Today Nomi is going to chat about the history and flaws of the Body Mass Index (BMI). She discusses how the BMI is an outdated, oversimplified, and biased metric that fails to account for the diversity of human bodies. From its origins 200 years ago by a Belgian mathematician to its problematic application in modern health metrics, Nomi challenges its relevance and gives you permission to throw it...

Embracing this mindset of main character energy will transform how you show up in your life! Nomi chats about becoming the hero of your own story and stepping into your main character energy so you can live a life filled with confidence and self-love. In the Ask Nomi segment, she shares who you should do a boudoir shoot for, and the answer is simple—YOURSELF! Specifically, the three versions of yo...

In this episode of Because I Love My Body, Nomi opens up about the power of boudoir photography and why it’s about so much more than just photos. She talks about her journey as a boudoir photographer, the care she puts into creating a safe and supportive space, and how the experience helps clients connect with their bodies. Nomi is joined by her client Kristen, who shares her story of doing four b...

Nomi often gets asked how she got into boudoir photography, so she thought she'd share her story with you today! Nomi discusses the challenges she faced juggling multiple jobs and navigating difficult work environments, and how these experiences ultimately pushed her toward a path focused on empowering women. She then talks about her commitment to creating a safe space for women to feel beautiful...

Nomi uses the example of Adam and Eve and modern media to show why so many women feel shame and guilt about their bodies. Stories like Adam and Eve have painted women as sources of temptation and blame, reinforcing body shame. Nomi connects these themes to current societal pressures, exploring how they shape women’s self-image and what steps can be taken to change this. Nomi then speaks with her c...

Let’s talk about Orgasms! This isn’t something that is discussed openly, but Nomi shares her insights on the importance of pleasure in feeling empowered and connected with your body. She talks about the different types of orgasms—clitoral, G-spot, and cervical—and how women can cultivate a deeper connection with their bodies through self-pleasure. In the second half of this episode, Nomi is joined...

Welcome to the very first episode of 'Because I Love My Body’! Nomi is so excited to have you here and kicks off the episode by taking a mindful moment to pause and be with yourself. Nomi shares where she is in her life at the moment and the significant changes that have taken place. She then chats with her incredible client Irene, who at 74 years old, decided to book a boudoir session as a gift t...

Welcome to ‘Because I Love My Body’, the podcast where we explore the world of boudoir photography, body awareness, self-empowerment, and much more. Nomi is here to have open, casual conversations about topics that aren't widely discussed, empowering women to embrace their authenticity and feel more confident in their own skin. Join Nomi every Monday morning to celebrate womanhood, beauty, and emp...