I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer

"One year from now can look completely different." 51 episodes of a podcast that started with a goal of 8… Here we are, one full year of conversations that you (our listening community) have said were inspiring, motivating, convicting, thoughtful, and just what you needed to hear. Today’s episode is about reflecting, learning, hoping, and continuing to move forward. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to...

“Pursue them all.” This episode is for the multi-hyphenate, multi-passionate, multi-talented version of you that deserves to live a full life. If you have been wondering what you should focus on next, I am going to share some things no one has told you before. Tune in for clarity, inspiration, and permission to pursue your passions—yes, all of them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The question of wha...

"Heartbreak will teach you never to settle again.” Heartbreak is the subject I am asked to talk about the most—but want to talk about the least. I am far removed from that young girl who walked around with a broken heart, but I can still feel what it was like to be her. That is why I have been able to help others navigate it so well. I’ve held sessions, taught classes, and recorded episodes on hea...

"Discipline is a practice, not punishment." Today I am going to introduce you to a concept that will help you be more consistent, get more done, and follow through on your goals. If you are triggered by the idea of living a more disciplined life but understand that it is what it will take to get to where you want to be, then reframing discipline as a joyful and intentional practice is exactly what...

“You may have to work hard for a soft life.” We can’t talk about living a soft life without acknowledging the hard work that goes into creating. So, I’m discussing it all today—the soft life you deserve and the hard boundaries, practices, and reframes that it will take to live it. If you have been longing for more ease, peace, and love in your life, check out today’s hard truth for a soft life. &n...

"You are not alone in your grief.” There is one conversation I just had to jump in on, and there is no better place to have it than inside this week’s episode. We are talking about what it really feels like to be disappointed by your own life. The shame, the guilt, and the grief are very real, and I am holding a space for you to feel it all—and sharing a few reminders that may help you move throug...

"Intuition saved my life many times." There are a few things I can’t live without, and my intuition is one of them. My intuition has literally saved my life over and over again—but that wouldn’t be the case if I had spent intentional time developing my relationship with it. From guiding me through seasons of not knowing what to do to being the quiet voice that confirms what is true for me as I gro...

“I give. I give. I give—and I get nothing in return.” If you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders… If you have been struggling to keep up with your life… If you lack the words to describe how you’ve been feeling lately… You could be experiencing what we are going to dive into today: Overwhelm. In this episode, I am sharing the four things I just did to free myself from what I now...

"Love the people who love you." You are not meant to go through life alone. You need the five kinds of people we are going to talk about today—plus a few others. You may be rolling your eyes because of your relationship history. Breakups, family drama, and being exhausted by the relationship you have with yourself may have tempted you to give up on love and deep connection. But I have some thought...

“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 e...

“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 we...

“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...

“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, wi...

“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, an...

“It is a privilege to be this version of me.” My birthday is my personal new year, so I use this time to reflect, research, journal, pray, and create a new vision for my life. I typically emerge from this process, which sometimes lasts for a couple of months, renewed, energized, and steeped in wisdom that sets the tone for the year(s) ahead. This episode goes live during my birthday week, so I thi...

“I hope you see the best in you, even in the presence of the worst of you.” I tell my clients to borrow my belief when they struggle to believe in themselves, borrow my faith when they are doubtful about the future, and borrow my words when they don’t trust their own voice. Today, I am sharing some hopes that you can borrow. Hopes for your relationship with others—and with yourself. Tune into this...

“We've all struggled in life at some point. You have nothing to be ashamed of. One thing I know about the people I am called to is that you are either in a struggle, on the other side of a struggle, or heading into your next struggle to become the person you are meant to be. That’s the reality of someone who is destined to be greater than their circumstances. Today I am sharing some things for you...

“You're not a failure because you've decided to release something that no longer serves you.” If you have been struggling to decide if it’s time to let go, tune in to today’s pep talk. I’m sharing a simple question that will empower you to finally walk away. *We are on a break for the season, but Nakeia didn't want to leave you with nothing. Enjoy these mini episodes full of pep talks and guided p...

“You lack nothing. You don't need to fix anything.” I am back with another guided practice. If you have been struggling to figure out your life, unsure if you have what it takes, or have forgotten who you are, this one is for you. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work with me: https://nakeiahomer.com/work-with-me Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com For deeper reflection...

“Just focus on the things that you can actually see right in front of you.” Today, I am sharing a practice that I’ve leaned into for over a decade. When I struggle to see myself in the future, need to envision a fresh start, get bored with the same old routine, or need a creative boost, I simply imagine my ideal day. Tune into this guided practice. Resources Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com Work...

“Many people would have folded under the circumstances that you’ve found yourself in—but you didn’t.” We are in between seasons, but I didn’t want to leave you with nothing, so I’m here with another pep talk you didn’t know you needed. If you want to know what it’s like to be inspired by yourself, tune in for this one!   Takeaways Give yourself credit for where you are. You've overcome, you've out...

"You can and you will." Sometimes you need a quick pep talk to jumpstart your day—and this is it. Feeling discouraged? Questioning your purpose? Dreading each day? Need motivation, inspiration, and encouragement? Listen to this quick episode every morning for the next 7 days.   Takeaways You’re here for a reason. You have a purpose You have what it takes. Your life matters. Your dreams are valid....

"Your truth is valid, and healing is possible." We are back with a listener question, as part of our “Ask Nakeia” series. “Shelly” asked me not to read her full email aloud, but she gave me permission to use this single line: “Am I crazy?” If your family singles you out for being “extra,” for having boundaries, for breaking cycles, and for speaking the truth while everyone else continues to preten...

"You deserve to live your truth." Self-betrayal is one of those tender subjects that requires both compassion and accountability. Often, it manifests in our lives from childhood experiences and societal pressures. Through self-awareness, a strong desire to heal, and a few practices you can start implementing today, you can break the pattern of self-betrayal. This episode is the next step in reconn...

"Needs that go unspoken go unmet." Have you heard of relationship resentment? If you are the strong friend, older sibling, ride or die chick, or the one everyone can call at 3 am, you’ve likely felt it. And today, we are exploring its roots, signs, and the emotional toll it takes on you and your relationships. By the end of this episode, you will be closer to recognizing your unmet relationship ne...