Healing Out Loud with Nicole

Content Note: Discussion of mental health, stigma, discrimination, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, and barriers to care. In this special Pride Month episode of Healing Out Loud, we explore the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity, mental health, stigma, and healing. Drawing from current research, Minority Stress Theory, and national mental health data, this episode examines the disparities LGBTQ+...

In Episode 7, I discuss disappointment, betrayal, broken trust, and what happens when life changes in ways you never expected. How do you trust again after everything has changed? A softer episode. A heavier conversation. But an important one.

In this episode of Healing Out Loud, I’m talking about the inconsistency of mental health care systems, barriers to treatment, access to evidence-based care, and the real-life impact these issues have on people every day. This conversation was inspired by a thoughtful listener comment about my stance on strengthening systems and ensuring consistent mental health support for everyone. We’re diving...

Boundaries are easy to say—but hard to live. You set the boundary… now what? In Part II, we get real about the messy middle—guilt, pushback, and second-guessing—and what it actually takes to stand firm and stay true to yourself when it matters most.

In this episode, I’m talking about boundaries—what they actually are, why they matter, and my personal experience learning them the hard way. Because boundaries sound easy... until you actually try.

Getting to the nitty gritty of mental health.

In this first episode, I’m sharing why I started this podcast, what healing has looked like for me, and why I’m choosing to stop doing it alone. This is just the beginning 🤍