The Nichole Banks Podcast

If divorce has left you feeling lost or disconnected from who you used to be, this episode is your gentle reset. Nichole shares six powerful steps to help you feel like yourself again after heartbreak — with practical tips, emotional validation, and real-life examples.Perfect for women healing after divorce, rebuilding confidence, or starting their second act with clarity and hope.What You’ll Learn* Why you didn’t “lose yourself” after divorce* How to reconnect with who you were before life got loud* Why messy emotions are a normal part of healing* Simple routines that help you feel grounded again* The power of one small win a day* How to dream about your future without fear???? Pre-Order the Book✨ How to Navigate Heartache, Healing, and Love After Divorce Releases January 6, 2026 Your roadmap through heartbreak, healing, and opening your heart again.???? Free ResourceDownload Miracle Month — Your 30-Day Fresh Startdivorce recovery, healing after divorce, feeling like yourself again, women's healing, confidence after divorce, second act energy, emotional healing, divorced women over 40Miracle Month: nicholebanks.com/miraclemonthplanner Pre-order the book: Here! (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2359HJH/)

Holiday Boundaries You’re Allowed to Set (Especially When Your Heart Has Been Through Enough This Year)In this episode of The Nichole Banks Podcast, we’re talking holiday boundaries — the ones you’re actually allowed to set without guilt, without explanations, and without apologizing for choosing your peace.If the holidays feel overwhelming, tender, emotional, or just heavier than you expected, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to protect your energy. You’re allowed to do things differently. And you’re allowed to build a holiday that feels safe and gentle for you.This conversation is here to help you breathe again, feel seen, and remember that your peace comes first, no matter who disagrees.This episode covers:• The boundaries you're allowed to set this holiday season • How to protect your peace in emotionally charged rooms • What to say when people ask inappropriate or uncomfortable questions • Why leaving early is an act of self-respect • Creating new holiday traditions that honor where you are now • How to preserve your emotional energy • A personal story from a holiday where I needed stronger boundariesThis episode helps you release pressure, reclaim your emotional space, and create a holiday that supports your healing.My upcoming book: How to Navigate Heartache, Healing, and Love After Divorce Kindle presale is now live. Order at nicholebanks.com/bookMiracle Month Planner A 30-day guide to help you feel grounded and clear. Download at https://nicholebanks.com/miracle-month (https://nicholebanks.com/miracle-month)Boundaries 101 Waitlist Enrollment opens in January. Join the waitlist at https://nicholebanks.com/waitlist-boundaries-101 (https://nicholebanks.com/waitlist-boundaries-101)Are You Ready for Love? Quiz (https://nicholebanks.com/quiz) Find out where your heart truly is.Instagram: https://instagram.com/msnicholebanks Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/nicholebanks-23 YouTube Podcast: https://youtube.com/@NicholeBankspodcast Newsletter: https://nicholebanks.com/newsletterPlease follow the show, share it with a friend, leave a review, or screenshot the episode and tag me on Instagram @nicholebanks. Your support helps more women find healing and hope.

This episode wraps around your heart like a warm blanket.The first holiday after divorce hits harder than people realize — the silence, the empty seat, the broken traditions, the nostalgia that feels like a punch.In this soothing, raw episode, Nichole walks you through the grief, the memories, and the new beginnings that slowly turn painful holidays into peaceful ones.Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s alone for the first time — you are not alone. You’re rebuilding. And you’re doing it beautifully.Presale for How to Navigate Heartache, Healing & Love After Divorce is NOW LIVE. Book launches January 6th, 2026.Follow @msnicholebanks nicholebanks.com#DivorceHealing #HolidayGrief #FirstHolidayAlone #PostDivorceGlow #WomenOver40 #NicholeBanksPodcast #EmotionalHealing #NewTraditions

Ever catch yourself mid-laundry-fold or doom-scroll thinking, “Did I screw this up?” Yeah, same. In this episode, Nichole gets honest about guilt, over-responsibility, and the exhausting habit of trying to fix everyone’s emotions.You’ll learn how to spot guilt when it sneaks in—on the dance floor, during calm moments, when your kids are upset, or when your ex pops up online—and how to reframe it into self-forgiveness.Because you didn’t ruin your life—you saved it.This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever carried guilt that wasn’t yours to hold.In this episode:* The truth about guilt and “fixer” energy* How to stop over-owning everyone else’s emotions* Why peace can feel uncomfortable after chaos* What real self-forgiveness looks likeListen now and preorder How to Navigate Heartache, Healing & Love After Divorce at nicholebanks.com (https://nicholebanks.com).Tag @msnicholebanks and share your biggest “aha” moment — we’re healing out loud, together.#DivorceHealing #DivorcedWomen #SelfForgiveness #Overthinking #GuiltAfterDivorce #HealingAfterDivorce #DivorceCoach #GenXWomen #EmotionalHealing #NicholeBanksPodcast #Boundaries #DivorcedAndThriving #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #HeartacheHealingLove

The Soft Life After the Hard Years ???? with Nichole Banks — Divorce Coach, Podcaster & Author of “How to Navigate Heartache, Healing & Love After Divorce”Description: You’ve done the hard years — the heartbreak, the rebuilding, the survival mode. Now, it’s time for something different. Something softer.In this episode, Nichole Banks invites you into your Soft Life Era — where peace replaces pressure, rest becomes a requirement, and joy stops needing justification.It’s not about luxury; it’s about liberation. You’ll learn how to stop over-giving, say “no” without guilt, and finally live a life that feels gentle and aligned.Nichole shares the raw truth about hitting her own breaking point after divorce, how she discovered peace in simplicity, and why slowing down might just be the boldest thing you’ll ever do.✨ What You’ll Learn:* What the “soft life” really means after divorce (and why it’s not lazy)* Why peace feels uncomfortable at first — and how to embrace it* The 5-part Soft Life Starter Pack to help you begin today* How to stop performing and start feeling* Why choosing ease doesn’t mean you’ve given up — it means you’ve finally arrived???? Favorite Quote:“You don’t have to hustle for your healing. The soft life isn’t giving up—it’s finally exhaling.”???? Listen If You’re:* A woman healing after divorce or heartbreak* Learning to rest, reset, and reclaim your peace* Ready to stop surviving and start soft living✨ Resources Mentioned:* ???? Pre-Order Nichole’s Book: How to Navigate Heartache, Healing & Love After Divorce (https://nicholebanks.com)* ???? Courses: Boundaries 101 & Confidence Looks Good on You — available at nicholebanks.com (https://nicholebanks.com)* ???? Follow Nichole on Instagram: @msnicholebanks (https://instagram.com/msnicholebanks)#SoftLifeEra #DivorceHealing #PostDivorceGlow #HealingJourney #WomenOver40 #SelfLoveAfterDivorce #PeaceIsPower #BoundariesMatter #NicholeBanksPodcast #HealingAfterDivorce #LifeAfterHeartbreak #DivorcedAndThriving #EmotionalWellness #MindsetShift #SoftLifeForWomen