Here For Me

Writer Caroline Donofrio returns to Here For Me to discuss the significant life events she experienced over the last year and what she's learned about grief and burnout. She shares how she faced a decision to quit, pivot, or pause in her work and how it led to self-discovery and growth. She also shares insights on personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of quieting the noise to hear yo...

Lily Sais, a former school psychologist and founder of Peace From Within, shares her personal experiences with anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, detailing how her struggles led her to discover a simpler, more compassionate way to understand her feelings. Through the lens of the three principles—mind, thought, and consciousness—she learned to recognize her innate wisdom, th...

Author, podcast host, and consultant Cavanaugh James shares his journey from a childhood steeped in evangelical Christianity to a more authentic expression of self, particularly regarding his faith and sexuality. Cavanaugh reflects on pivotal moments that led him to embrace his true identity, including a transformative conversation with the Lord that encouraged him to live authentically without ab...

In the premiere episode of Season 5, Nicole opens up about her journey of choosing herself and living with purpose, not just because trauma forced her to do so, but because it's what's right for her. She shares how recent experiences—from moving cities to a sudden health scare—have shaped what it means to be here for herself. Nicole also emphasizes that living purposefully isn't always about grand...

Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld shares her personal journey of overcoming tragedy, including the murder of her father when she was just 16 years old, the subsequent disconnection from her Jewish roots, and how her search for meaning ultimately led her to an integrated approach to Judaism, connecting people, and healing.  As a spiritual leader, Judy encourages everyone to embrace their imperfections, f...

Life coach and intentional living expert Catherine Andrews shares how she transformed her successful-on-paper life into a purposeful, spiritually attuned journey. She provides tangible tips and techniques for how we can all follow suit, pushing past deep fear, self-judgement, and shame—even embracing what feels delusional but is really a sign of true desire—to find inner trust, alignment, and live...

James Beard award-winning chef and author Renee Erickson joins Here For Me's first-ever live show, recorded in April 2023 in Seattle. Renee shares the story of how a part-time job at a Seattle restaurant turned into an unexpected, yet remarkable career as a renowned chef and restaurateur, and all the setbacks and challenges she's encountered along the way.

We're doing something a little different with this episode—Nicole is in the guest chair! Kelly Henderson, host of the Velvet's Edge podcast, and Nicole dive deep into Nicole's riveting personal story of overcoming narcissistic abuse, finding authenticity, and starting over. In addition to sharing her insights on the damaging effects of abusive relationships, Nicole also reveals how her battle with...

Parenting activist, best-selling author, and founder of Tilt Parenting Debbie Reber shares her story of raising a differently wired child and riding out life's many unexpected detours. From becoming an outspoken voice in neurodivergent parenting to discovering her own neurodivergence, Debbie shares her wisdom for letting go of control, being gentle with and accepting of yourself and others, and ad...

Entrepreneur Lisa Ehrlich joins Here For Me on the heels of the release of "Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter," the documentary film on her late ex-husband and business partner, sharing the twists and turns her life took from restaurant stardom to personal setbacks, reinvention, and reframing how she evaluates who and what is allowed in her world.

Kelly Henderson , celebrity hair and make-up artist, stylist, and host of the popular Velvet's Edge podcast , reflects on her experiences in the public eye, particularly her role on a reality TV show and the fallout of a public friendship. She shares how the aftermath of these events affected her perceptions of herself, but also was a catalyst for healing and growth that changed how she shows up f...

In this emotionally powerful and introspective episode, Nicole opens up about the upheaval, challenges, and profound lessons that unfolded after her move from Seattle to San Diego in the aftermath of a freak virus. She recounts her battle with ocular cancer, being declared cancer-free, leaving a 25-year career, the end of her marriage, and the realization that it was time to leave San Diego and em...

Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld shares her personal journey of overcoming tragedy, including the murder of her father when she was just 16 years old, the subsequent disconnection from her Jewish roots, and how her search for meaning ultimately led her to an integrated approach to Judaism, connecting people, and healing.  As a spiritual leader, Judy encourages everyone to embrace their imperfections, f...

Lori Reising is the founder of The Raw and Wild Hearts, a therapeutic practice and podcast where she supports and guides people into their inherent truth to magnetize the lives they came here to thrive from. She joins Nicole for a heartfelt conversation on the essence of human awakening and living as a spiritual being in this dense 3D world. She reveals how her personal struggles, including giving...

Jessalynn Biederstadt, host of the Invisible Scars podcast and survivor of complex childhood trauma, most notably sexual assault at the age of ten, joins Nicole to share her harrowing journey from experiencing neglect, turmoil, and abuse to finding strength in facing her trauma head-on and the deep healing that followed. They discuss the difficulties of processing and acknowledging personal trauma...

Nicole reflects on the nonlinear nature of grief, and how it comes and goes, during this heartfelt episode that coincides with the 10th anniversary of her dear friend Michele's passing. She talks about how grief never ends, but shape-shifts, and shares some of her cherished memories with Michele and the profound impact her friend still has on her life. Nicole also offers comfort and advice to list...

Chad Bell, founder & CEO of Achilles Coffee Roasters, recounts his inspiring journey of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction and becoming a successful entrepreneur. He shares the story of his personal transformation and how he learned fear is a catalyst for growth, a sign he's challenging himself to reach his potential, and how following fear led to him becoming someone unrecognizable to his youn...

Suzie Clark, founder of Female Leadership Collective, shares how she left a seemingly perfect life in London—including a high-powered, yet unfulfilling, career as a banker—and moved to Bali to live a more purposeful life. She talks about the missteps and mistakes along her path to finding meaning and joy in online entrepreneurship, and how she's now helping other women leave their corporate career...

In this powerfully candid and gripping episode, Nicole shares—for the first time—painful details of abuse she experienced in her marriage. She walks us through scenes and memories, illustrating how it chipped away at her sense of self, and how a traumatic, yet transformative Reiki experience released her ex-husband's grip on her. Travel with Nicole as she embarks on a post-divorce journey to Maui,...

Mother of four, best-selling author, top-rated podcaster, and life coach Allie Casazza opens up about how personal struggles, setbacks, and a crumbling marriage pushed her to question everything. She shares her journey of rediscovery, from overcoming religious oppression and mental health struggles to ending her marriage and restructuring her business. As she moved towards healing, Allie wholehear...

Kelly Henderson, celebrity hair and make-up artist, stylist, and host of the popular Velvet's Edge podcast, reflects on her experiences in the public eye, particularly her role on a reality TV show and the fallout of a public friendship. She shares how the aftermath of these events affected her perceptions of herself, but also was a catalyst for healing and growth that changed how she shows up for...

Alexandra Ford, anti-trafficking activist and founder of The Laughing Survivor, shares her heart-wrenching story from victim to survivor to advocate. Alexandra candidly discusses her past as a child advocate, being groomed and sexually assaulted at a young age, falling into drug addiction, and her traumatic entanglement in human trafficking. Despite multiple degrees and working extensively in the...

We're doing something a little different with this episode—Nicole is in the guest chair! Kelly Henderson, host of the Velvet's Edge podcast, and Nicole dive deep into Nicole's riveting personal story of overcoming narcissistic abuse, finding authenticity, and starting over. In addition to sharing her insights on the damaging effects of abusive relationships, Nicole also reveals how her battle with...

In this deeply moving episode, writer Jane Ratcliffe recounts her life-altering brain and head injury from a freak accident, and the debilitating symptoms she has battled for the past 25 years. Despite experiencing chronic pain and medical struggles, Jane's determination, resilience, and self-advocacy have helped her surmount these challenges. She touches on how she discovered her inner voice and...