Your nEXt Chapter with Dr. Nicole | Healing From Divorce and Traumatic Transitions

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m joined by  Ta’Donna Nagle, a Wealth Alignment Coach and Financial Educator for a faith-rooted conversation about money, worthiness, and alignment. We talk about how many high-achieving women end up building lives that look successful on the outside but feel exhausting on the inside, and how spending, saving, or overworking can quietly become ways we cope with...

Send us Fan Mail Loving yourself after loss isn’t selfish, it’s the work that makes everything else possible. In this episode, I’m joined by my amazing daughters, Diara and Danielle, for a conversation that is very close to my heart. We flip the tables as they step into the role of interviewers and invite me to reflect on what it has looked like to lose myself in a long marriage and slowly find my...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m speaking with Deidra Kindred, a registered nurse turned entrepreneur, about how her two divorces became the spark for transformation and self-discovery. Deidra shares how leaning on faith, setting boundaries, and embracing her own chrysalis season allowed her to step fully into a life that reflects her values, her joy, and her authenticity. If you’ve ever felt...

Send us Fan Mail "You can be broken, messy, and still rise stronger than you ever imagined." In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Stella Safo, Founder of Just Equity for Health, about standing up in the face of challenges and finding purpose through hardship. We talk about the difficult spaces she has navigated, including a toxic work environment, gender discrimination, workplace abuse...

Send us Fan Mail "The journey is going to continue to shape your character and who you are in this world." In this episode, I’m speaking about the often-overlooked middle where faith is tested, identity is stretched, and growth quietly takes root. I share how the middle can feel disorienting, heavy, and deeply uncomfortable, yet it is also the place where God does His most transformative...

Send us Fan Mail "Reinvention in midlife isn’t about starting over, it’s about stepping fully into the version of yourself you were always meant to be." In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Joy’El Ballard, board-certified OB/GYN, menopause and midlife strategist, and business coach, about what it looks like to reinvent yourself in midlife. Dr. Joy’El shares how she courageously left a...

Send us Fan Mail Finding real love starts with learning how to love yourself first. Healing, rebuilding confidence, and opening your heart after heartbreak can feel daunting, but it’s also where the most beautiful stories begin. In this episode, I’m speaking with Heidi B. Friedman, attorney and  author of Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love, about what she discovered t...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, God’s call to purpose comes in the form of heartbreak. Sometimes, the very thing that breaks you is the very thing that awakens you to your deepest potential. In this episode, I’m speaking with Paula Hollis, a transformational speaker, author, and certified life transitions coach, about how loss can become a catalyst for purpose, intentionality, and legacy. Paula shares...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs begin in the moments we feel most broken. When life falls apart, what comes next isn’t just about survival. It’s about remembering your strength and choosing to rise again. In this episode with Dr. Dianah Lake, we explore how mindset and movement can help you rebuild your life from the inside out. Dr. Diana shares her powerful story of redisco...

Send us Fan Mail Freedom doesn’t just happen, it’s a choice to release what no longer serves you and make space for what God is trying to do next. As Your nEXt Chapter celebrates its first birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me about freedom, healing, and the courage it takes to start again. This episode is an invitation to release the weight of the past and reclaim...

Send us Fan Mail Some chapters begin in pain but end in power. At just 29 years old, Lisa Satchell was diagnosed with breast cancer — an unexpected detour that tested her faith, stripped away her control, and redefined what healing truly means. In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Nicole and Lisa talk about surrender, vulnerability, purpose, and how God can turn even the most difficult diagnosis in...

Send us Fan Mail Some pain cannot be polished away with a bubble bath or a vacation. It runs deeper, beneath the masks, the makeup, and the curated perfection. It hides behind “I’m fine” and teaches us to smile even when our world is falling apart. In this episode with Lynda Carmouche, we have an honest conversation about the hidden cost of polished pain, the pressure to appear strong while silent...

Send us Fan Mail Pain isn’t always easy to see. Sometimes it hides in silence, in hurtful words, or in love that feels unsafe. Abuse isn’t just about bruises; it’s also about control, manipulation, and fear disguised as care. In this episode with Dr. Yamika Head, we have a deeply honest conversation about the realities of abuse, how it can exist behind success, within high-achieving women, and und...

Send us Fan Mail A narcissist doesn’t just test your patience, they test your understanding of yourself, your resilience, and your ability to stay grounded. True freedom comes from learning the patterns, expecting the games, and refusing to allow their chaos to define your choices or diminish your worth. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Mack, a survivor of narcissistic abuse and certified fam...

Send us Fan Mail When God carries you through the fire, He is not only rescuing you. He is refining you for the life that waits beyond the ashes. In this solo episode, I share how God carried me through the end of my 28-year marriage and revealed the lessons that prepared me for life after divorce. Drawing strength from scripture, prayer, and community, I walk through the five C’s of divine prepar...

Send us Fan Mail "The habits that once helped us survive can also hold us hostage. Healing begins when we forgive ourselves for who we had to be, release the roles that no longer serve us, and create new habits that lead us to peace, purpose, and power." In this first episode of Season 3 with Nakeia Homer, we open a new chapter of healing and growth by uncovering how the survival habits...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Your Next Chapter with Dr. Nicole . This episode closes an amazing season filled with healing, growth, and self-discovery. At the end of the episode, I will share when Season 3 will begin. You will not want to miss what is coming next. For now, take this time to reflect on everything we have covered and get ready for a fresh and inspiring new seas...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce may close one door, but it need not close the heart. Healing takes time, support, and faith. Healing invites us to carry forward the good, leave behind the bad, and say yes to new beginnings with courage and grace. In this episode with Dr. Lisa and Tony Goudy, we talk about finding love again after divorce and what it looks like to say “yes” to a new season of partnership....

Send us Fan Mail Photos reveal what words cannot fully capture. They hold memories that fade from our minds but live forever in images, telling stories of joy, struggle, growth, and transformation without needing explanation. In this episode with Jendayi Asha, we talk about how photography becomes a mirror for transformation when storytelling leads the way and what it looks like to rebrand your li...

Send us Fan Mail Closure is often framed as a moment, a conversation, an apology, or a confession that helps tie up the loose ends of a painful story. Many of us wait for it, chase it, or even plead for it, believing that healing can’t happen until we hear certain words from the person who hurt us. But what happens when that moment never comes? In this episode, I’m opening up about one of the hard...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, relationships reach a point where staying together no longer feels like the healthiest choice. The struggles and hurt start to outweigh the good. It’s hard to accept, but leaving can be the first step to healing and finding happiness again. Letting go isn’t giving up, it’s choosing what’s best for you. In this episode with Rhonda Gipson-Willis, we talk about finding pea...

Send us Fan Mail Healing requires doing the work to restore your heart, your identity and your sense of self, not just so you can date again, but so you can live again with boundaries, clarity, and confidence. It’s about building a life so full and honest that love becomes a beautiful addition, not a desperate need. In this episode with April Nowlin, Certified Divorce Recovery and Relationship Coa...

Send us Fan Mail When life looks perfect on paper but feels empty in your spirit, something has to shift. Because at the end of the day, a house is not a home if love, honesty, and presence are missing. It's not about the life that looks good. It's about the one that feels good. In this episode with Nicole Bridges Rhodes, we talk about what it really means to start over. From the outside...

Send us Fan Mail *Trigger Warning* - This episode contains stories about death, grief and loss (and also triumph).  Your story lives inside you, even when life feels uncontrollable. Writing it lets you take back control, share your lessons, heal your heart, and light the way for others. In this episode, my friend and fellow pediatrician, Dr. Jasmine Zapata, shares her powerful story, from losing h...

Send us Fan Mail In life’s complex stages, many of us wear masks so often that we forget who we are. But true strength comes when we bravely unmask, letting go of pretense to reveal our authentic selves. Only then can we heal, grow, and connect deeply with others.  In this episode with my friend and fellow physician, Dr. Allison Agwu, we explore the concept of the “masquerade,” the ways high-achie...