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Monday morning, I sat down to record about fear — your guardian, real danger versus imagined danger — and fear showed up so loud I couldn't finish. My shoulders tightened, my throat closed, my breath got shallow, and I heard my guardian say: if you teach this, people will see you're scared and won't believe you. So I stopped recording and went to my altar for answers.

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly what happened next — the three cards that fell out when I shuffled and prayed, and the three exercises they revealed: stopping assumptions to make your word impeccable, understanding that your words are spells you cast on yourself and others, and the freeing truth that everyone is living in their own dream. I close with a real, unscripted fear inventory and a master commitment I want you to write and say out loud with me. This is Season 5 in action — not teaching from a safe distance, but teaching while living it.

We talk about:

What happened when fear showed up mid-recording and why I had to stopThe three-card message from my altar (Four Agreements cards, chakra cards, and prayer)Exercise 1: Stopping assumptions to make your word impeccableExercise 2: Your word as a spell — what fear was saying to me, and the spell I chose insteadExercise 3: Everyone is in their own dream — releasing the fear of judgmentThe fear inventory exercise, from your real, current place — not theoryThe master commitment: "I will not let fear silence me"

If you've ever frozen up right when you were about to teach, lead, or show up as yourself, this episode is proof that showing up scared and doing it anyway is the real work.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — "My word is my power. Fear tried to silence me, but I speak anyway."What happened Monday morning — fear showing up in real time while recordingThe altar moment — three cards, three messagesExercise 1: Stop the assumptions, make your word impeccableExercise 2: Your word is a spell — naming fear's spell and choosing your ownExercise 3: People are in their own dream — releasing the fear of judgmentFear inventory — bracing, assumptions, spells, and what you choose insteadThe master commitment — "Starting today, I speak."Closing affirmations — "I cast my own spell. I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable."

Resources & Links

🌸 Labor Day Sale — 20% off your first-time subscription, September 1–13 only: elevatemenyomi.com

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

📺 The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube — subscribe for behind-the-scenes content and Flashback Fridays

📩 Something in today's episode hit home? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notes

Connect with Nyomi

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Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Fear isn't the problem — your body needs fear. It's kept you alive since the day you were born. But what happens when fear stops protecting you and starts controlling you? That's when protection becomes a prison. This month, we're breaking free.

In this episode, I kick off September's series, Faith vs. Fear, by breaking down exactly how fear works inside you: the internal "guardian" whose only job is danger-protect, why it can't tell the difference between a real threat and an imagined one, and how your past becomes your present through pattern matching. I get personal about how this shows up for me right now — heading into a new chapter, a new birthday, new people, new opportunities — and why living in constant protection mode leaves you exhausted, defended, and unable to rest, trust, connect, or feel joy. The good news: your guardian learned fear, which means it can learn safety too. That's September's work.

We talk about:

Why fear is a survival mechanism, not a weaknessReal danger vs. imagined danger, and why your body responds to both the same wayHow your "internal guardian" records past hurt and scans for matching patternsWhy fear becomes your default after real betrayal or traumaThe cost of living in survival mode — and why you can't rest, trust, or feel joy thereHow to start teaching your guardian safetyWhat's ahead this month: recognizing triggers, rewiring through repetition, and building evidence of safety

If you've ever wondered why you're always scanning for danger even when you're safe, this episode explains exactly what's happening in your body — and how to start changing it.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — "Fear, I see you. I take back my power."Fear as a survival mechanism — why your body needs itMeet your internal guardian — the alarm system with one job: danger, protectReal danger vs. imagined danger — why your body can't tell the differenceHow your past becomes your present — pattern matching and triggered guardiansThe cost of living in protection mode — can't rest, trust, connect, or feel joySponsor break — Elevate Me's Labor Day SaleTeaching your guardian safety — why it takes consistency and repetitionThis month's roadmap — recognizing triggers, rewiring, building evidence of safetyClosing affirmations — "I don't live in survival mode anymore. I choose faith."

Resources & Links

🌸 Labor Day Sale — 20% off your first-time subscription, September 1–13 only: elevatemenyomi.com

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

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This episode is brought to you by Elevate Me Self-Discovery App and Goalie — your partners in finding peace, from fear to faith.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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On Monday, I told you fear came back — loud. Today I'm giving you the actual tools for what to do when that happens, because fear will return. That's not the problem. What you do with it is everything.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact practice I used this week to move through fear instead of bypassing it: how to recognize fear's return, how to meditate with intention instead of just checking a box, a three-day feeling journal with prompts to get underneath fear's story, and the "three-try commitment" — using my candle that took three tries to light as a metaphor for trying anyway. I also open the door into September's theme: faith versus fear, and give you the reflection questions to start preparing now.

We talk about:

Why fear returning isn't failure — unconsciousness isHow to recognize the signs: drained energy, doubt, numbness, feeling stuckA 5-step process for naming, tracing, and writing through fear as it shows upMeditating with intention: what to ask before, during, and afterA 3-day feeling journal practice with prompts to find the truth under fear's storyThe three-try commitment exercise — trying anyway, adjusting, and lighting it anywayPrepping for September: Faith vs. Fear

If Monday's episode hit home and you're ready for the practical tools to actually work through what came up, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — "Fear, I see you. I don't run from you."Recognizing fear's return — the signs: drained, stuck, doubtful, numbExercise 1: Name it, trace it, write it — a 5-step process for meeting fear as informationExercise 2: Meditation with intention — meeting the feeling instead of making it go awayExercise 3: The 3-day feeling journal — prompts to uncover fear's story and the truth beneath itExercise 4: The three-try commitment — using the candle metaphor to commit to trying anywayExercise 5: Preparing for September's series — Faith vs. Fear, and writing your September intentionClosing affirmations — "Fear returns. This is not failure. This is information."

Resources & Links

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

📺 The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube — subscribe for behind-the-scenes content and Flashback Fridays

📩 Something in today's episode hit home? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notes

This episode is sponsored by Ashwagandha Gummies by Golie and Elevate Me Self-Discovery — your partners in nervous system support and spiritual awakening.

Connect with Nyomi

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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I came back from vacation proud — 30 Hard complete, explant anniversary celebrated, the documentary released, Patreon launched. I thought I'd done the work. Then fear came back, bigger and louder than before, and I almost missed it because I was too busy thinking I was past it.

In this episode, I get real about what happened when I sat at my altar the Wednesday after vacation and felt a wave of fear and doubt I couldn't explain — and why that moment became the start of a deeper lesson than the 30 Hard ever taught me. I talk about the difference between meditating to escape and meditating with intention, what it means to be "mechanical" in your spiritual practice versus truly present in it, and the candle that took three tries to light and what it revealed about my foundation being tested. This episode kicks off next month's series on fear versus faith, and it's a reminder that fear returning isn't failure — it's growth.

We talk about:

What happened when fear showed up unexpectedly after a season of big winsThe difference between spiritual bypassing and doing the real workMeditating with intention to understand, not to escapeThe three-try candle and what each attempt revealedWhy feeling drained after big work is a sign of growth, not failureWhat it means to be a warrior with fear, not past it

If you've ever done the work, felt proud of your growth, and then had fear knock you right back down — this episode is for you.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — breath and affirmation: "I feel fear. I don't let it stop me."Coming back from vacation "fixed" — and why fear returned anywayThe altar moment — sitting with unexplained fear and doubtSpiritual bypassing vs. the real work — meditating with intention instead of checking a boxThe three-try candle — foundation, fear, doubt, and lighting it anywayLiving Embodied — feeling fear, sitting with it, asking what it's protecting you from, and moving anywayIntroducing next month's series: Fear vs. FaithClosing affirmations — "I am not past fear. I am a warrior with fear."

Resources & Links

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

📺 The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube — subscribe for behind-the-scenes content and Flashback Fridays

📩 Something in today's episode hit home? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notes

This episode is brought to you by Golie, Ashwagandha Gummies, and Elevate Me Self-Discovery — partners in nervous system support and spiritual practice.

Connect with Nyomi

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Tags / Keywords

fear and faith, spiritual bypassing, self-love podcast, mindset Monday, embodied living, meditation with intention, altar work, spiritual growth, warrior mindset, inner work, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self Love, nervous system support, personal transformation

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Thirty days ago, I started the 30 Hard thinking it was about discipline — pushing my body, checking boxes, staying consistent. Four days after completing it, I'm sitting with the real lesson: it was never about discipline at all. It was about listening.

In this episode, I break down what 30 days of daily meditation, movement, altar work, learning, and nutrition actually taught me — starting with a dream that sent excruciating pain through my right ear and led me to a message at my altar: trust what you know and stop making yourself prove it to yourself. I share the four biggest lessons from the challenge, why my body "said no" on days 13 and 14 and what that taught me about listening instead of pushing, and how I almost let the busyness of new opportunities cause me to miss celebrating my own one-year post-explant anniversary. This one is about trusting your inner knowing over proving your worth.

We talk about:

Why the 30 Hard was a container for spiritual work, not a fitness challengeThe dream and the altar message that changed everything mid-challengeFour lessons: spiritual connection over physical strength, listening to your body, decoding dream language, and how consistency (not perfection) creates spiritual spaceWhy she almost missed celebrating her own one-year explant anniversary in the middle of the challengeClosing affirmations on trusting your inner knowing as your greatest teacher

If you've ever finished a challenge — a 30 Hard, a 75 Hard, a 7-day reset, anything — and felt like the "real" lesson happened somewhere you weren't expecting, this episode is for you.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — breath and affirmation to open the showWhy she thought 30 Hard was about discipline — and why it wasn'tThe dream and the altar message — "trust what you know and stop making yourself prove it to yourself"Lesson 1: Spiritual connection over physical strengthLesson 2: The body speaks — what days 13–14 taught her about listening instead of pushingLesson 3: Dream language and what the ear pain meantLesson 4: Consistency over perfection — how showing up (not perfectly) creates spiritual spaceAlmost missing the moment — celebrating one year post-explant in the middle of the challengeClosing affirmations — "I trust what I know. My body is wise. My spirit is wise."

Resources & Links

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me (Phase 3: Rooting in Self-Love): studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

📺 The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube — subscribe for behind-the-scenes content and Flashback Fridays

📩 Something in today's episode hit home? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notes

Connect with Nyomi

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Tags / Keywords

30 Hard, self-love podcast, spiritual growth, discipline vs trust, inner knowing, altar work, dream interpretation, consistency over perfection, self-worth, spiritual transformation, mindset Monday, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self Love, body wisdom, healing journey

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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One year ago today, I made a choice to stop proving myself and start trusting myself — I removed my breast implants. Today, I'm celebrating that choice with proof: real footage, the full journey, not the highlight reel.

In this episode, I open up about what it's meant to live one year past my explant surgery, why "the choice created the proof," and how showing up in truth — not just talking about transformation, but living it — has become the heartbeat of Season 5. I also share big news: my documentary-style anniversary film drops today exclusively on my new Patreon, Nyomi's Intimate Corner, and my film To Unleash Us Back premieres this Friday on Tubi.

We talk about:

Why I chose to remove my implants and what fear tried to tell me along the wayThe difference between telling people about transformation and showing themWhat's inside the full explant anniversary footage — surgery day, post-op, and one year laterThe launch of Nyomi's Intimate Corner on Patreon, and what it means to go deeper into sexuality, sensuality, and spirituality alongside self-loveWhy I believe your body isn't the problem — it's the proof

If you or someone you love is navigating breast implant illness (BII) or a major body-reclamation decision, this episode — and the footage behind it — is for you.

In This Episode

Grounding practice — starting the show with breath and affirmationThe announcements — documentary drop on Patreon + To Unleash Us Back premieres on TubiThe choice vs. the proof — reframing a year of "telling" into a moment of "showing"What's in the footage — night before, morning of, post-op days, and one year laterWhy she's releasing it raw and unfiltered, including topless imagery, for anyone facing BIIIntroducing Nyomi's Intimate Corner — the new home for deeper conversations on sex, sensuality, and spirituality, launching in OctoberClosing affirmations — "My body is not the problem. My body is the proof."

Resources & Links

🌸 Start your self-love journey today — 7 days free on Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi or elevatemenyomi.com

🔓 Watch the full 1-Year Explant Anniversary film (unedited, unfiltered) — exclusively on Patreon: patreon.com/cw/NyomisIntimateCorner

🎬 To Unleash Us Back — premieres Friday on Tubi

📩 Got something from today's episode? Text or leave a voice note using the link in the show notes.

Connect with Nyomi

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Tags / Keywords

self-love podcast, breast implant illness, BII, explant surgery, body reclamation, transformation journey, self-love journey, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self Love, Patreon exclusive content, healing journey, choosing freedom, body autonomy, women's health, sensuality and spirituality

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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From Fear to Freedom: The Power of Making the Choice

Season 5 | August Week 2 Mindset Monday | Day 27 of 30 Hard | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

📖 EPISODE SUMMARY

Fear kept me from making the choice.

But the moment I made the CHOICE — to reclaim, to listen, to trust — everything shifted.

Not my body. My MIND.

Not my circumstances. My KNOWING.

Today we talk about what happens when you stop running from fear and start CHOOSING freedom.

Because the choice? That's where the power lives.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

Place one hand on your heart.

"I choose freedom over fear."

Inhale. Exhale.

"I have the power to make this choice."

Inhale. Exhale.

"From this moment forward, I'm choosing differently."

Inhale. Exhale.

"Fear tried to run me, but I run me now."

One more breath. Release.

💡 THE TEACHING: FEAR IS A CHOICE, NOT A FEELING

Fear doesn't just happen to you. Fear is a HABIT you've been practicing.

You practice it when you:

Tighten your shoulders to take up less spaceClench your jaw to not speakCollapse your chest to not be seenNumb your belly to not feel

You've practiced these patterns so long, they FEEL like truth.

But they're not. They're just choices you keep repeating.

🙏 THE ALTAR MESSAGE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

A few weeks ago: Powerful dream. My right ear in excruciating pain.

Next morning at my altar, the message came:

"Trust what you know and stop making yourself prove it to yourself."

This broke me open because:

I've been PROVING myself to myself this whole time.

Proving I'm worthy. Proving I'm healed. Proving I can do 30 Hard. Proving my body is good.

PROVING. PROVING. PROVING.

The message was clear: STOP PROVING. TRUST WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW.

🔄 WHAT CHANGED WHEN I CHOSE DIFFERENTLY

When I made the CHOICE to stop proving and start trusting:

Everything shifted. Not my circumstances. My INNER KNOWING shifted.

I stopped asking permission from my fear.

I stopped asking my doubt if I was ready.

I stopped checking my insecurity if I was enough.

I just CHOSE.

And that choice freed me.

🎯 THE GYM QUOTE HITS DIFFERENTLY NOW

"Don't be afraid to work hard enough to find out how good you can really be."

THEN: Work hard to PROVE myself. Push harder, get stronger, show the world.

NOW: Stop being afraid. You ALREADY know how good you can be. Stop making yourself PROVE it.

The work isn't to PROVE your worth. The work is to STOP DOUBTING IT.

💫 FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM = CHOOSING TO TRUST

Fear says: You need proof. You need permission. You need to prove you're worthy.

Freedom says: You already know. You already ARE. Now TRUST IT.

The beautiful thing: Freedom isn't something you FIND. Freedom is something you CHOOSE.

Every single day when you:

Choose trust over proofChoose knowing over doubtChoose inner wisdom over external validation

That's when you move from fear to freedom.

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

I choose freedom over fear.

I have the power to make this choice.

I stop proving and I start trusting.

What I know about myself is TRUE.

I don't need permission. I don't need proof. I don't need approval.

I have inner knowing and I TRUST IT.

My choice is my power.

I am free.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

💬 REAL TALK FROM NYOMI

"Fear isn't just a feeling—it's a choice that I kept making."

And: "The real work isn't physical. The real work is choosing to trust what you already know about yourself."

🎯 WHAT'S COMING

This Week = CELEBRATION

Wednesday (Aug 12): One-year explant anniversary + YouTube video release of the full journey.

We celebrate the CHOICE that created the PROOF that choosing freedom changes everything.

🏆 WE'RE #100!

The Season of Self-Love Podcast is ranked #100 on Million Podcasts for Self-Love Podcasts in the US!

👉 See our listing: https://public.millionpodcasts.com/v1/public/tk/GEbRwGQf5u8Y3d1TCQ1a1u9KCPSeXO3lFCgoXNICTwUbSwPunlgXGUYkJVjS%2BFUG3lX57JQWHyVbFt5VE%2FlJ%2BiJWB69tSCYoSO4XFgMDSxASQwHwj1IaJAvUF0oDyh3P4BnNtloVJy9VFu4lCflPDRhRAqxaViIaSu7xFg%3D%3D

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#ChooseFreedom #StopProving #StartTrusting #InnerKnowing #TheChoice #FromFearToFreedom #30HardChallenge #Day27 #AltarMessage #TrustYourself #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #MillionPodcasts #YourPowerIsYourChoice

🙏 CLOSING MESSAGE

You are Day 27 into 30 Hard.

The real work isn't physical. It's spiritual.

Your inner knowing is REAL. Your choice is POWERFUL. TRUST YOURSELF.

TOMORROW ON YOUTUBE: Full explant journey video release on Nyomi's World channel + Patreon exclusive content.

WEDNESDAY EPISODE: Celebrating one year of reclamation + proof that choosing freedom changes everything.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

#100 on Million Podcasts for Self-Love Podcasts in the US 🏆💜

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Monday: Fear is held in your body. Reclamation means taking back what's yours.

Last week (Ask Nyomi): Discipline is sexy because it's RESILIENT. Not perfect—resilient.

Today: We put it together. We do the WORK of reclaiming your body. Not perfectly. But CONSCIOUSLY.

And we do it from where we are RIGHT NOW.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

Place both hands on your body.

"My body deserves devotion, not perfection."

Inhale. Exhale.

"I am showing up. I am continuing forward. I am honoring where I am right now."

Inhale. Exhale.

"Discipline is how I reclaim my body. Resilience is how I stay."

Inhale. Exhale.

"I keep going. Not perfectly. But devotedly."

One more breath. Release.

💡 THE TEACHING: DISCIPLINE = RESILIENCE

Day 13: My body said NO.

Day 14: I shut down.

Did I go back to Day 1? NO.

What I did: I repeated Day 14. I honored it. Then I KEPT GOING.

That's not failure. That's RESILIENCE. That's DISCIPLINE.

📝 THE 5 EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Listen to Your Body (With Devotion, Not Judgment)

Step 1: Where do you feel tightness? Numbness? Alive? Afraid? (Don't fix it—just listen)Step 2: What fear lives in that space? (Tight shoulders = responsibility? Clenched jaw = not being heard? Collapsed chest = fear of being seen? Numb belly = fear of feeling?)Write it down. This is where the work begins.

Exercise 2: Your Body Reclamation Practice (Start Where You Are)

Step 1: Choose ONE practice (not everything). Move your body? Feed your body? Breathe? Rest? Feel your body? Pick ONE.Step 2: Commit to 7 days (not 30, not 90). Write: "For the next 7 days, I commit to ___ as an act of devotion to my body."Step 3: What does devotion look like? If you miss a day, you don't start over. You continue from where you are. (Like the man who walked Philly to LA—got hit by a car, healed where he was, KEPT WALKING.) Write: "If I miss a day, I keep going from where I am."

Exercise 3: Release the Fear Blocks

Step 1: Name it. "The fear in my [body part] is [fear]." Example: "The fear in my jaw is fear of speaking my truth."Step 2: Release it. Write it & burn it. Say it out loud. Move & shake it out. Breathe it out (inhale fear, exhale release).Step 3: Replace it. "The fear in my jaw releases. I replace it with: I speak my truth. My voice matters."

Exercise 4: Your 7-Day Devotion Commitment

Step 1: Write your commitment. "For 7 days, I commit to ___ as an act of body reclamation. I am not doing this perfectly. I am doing this devotedly. If I miss a day, I continue from where I am. I honor my body. I reclaim my body."Step 2: How will you track? Simple check-mark in journal or mark on calendar. (Not about perfection—about VISIBILITY. Seeing yourself show up.)Step 3: What's your backup plan? If you miss a day: Cool, tomorrow I do it. Family emergency? I honor that, next day I restart. Tired? Rest is part of reclamation too.

Exercise 5: The Bigger Picture

Step 1: What does reclaiming your body mean to YOU? (Reclaiming from trauma? Disconnection? Shame? Control? Fear?)Step 2: Who do you become when you reclaim? (When fear doesn't control you, when you listen to your body, when you show up with devotion—who are you?)Step 3: Is that who you want to be? If YES—you just found your WHY. Your discipline just got SEXIER. Because it's not about the practice. It's about WHO YOU'RE BECOMING.

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

My body deserves devotion, not perfection.

I am listening to what my body is telling me.

I am releasing fear held in my being.

I am showing up for my body. Not perfectly, but devotedly.

If I fall, I continue from where I am.

Discipline is sexy because it's resilient.

I am reclaiming my body. Seven days at a time.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

🏆 WE'RE #100!

The Season of Self-Love Podcast is ranked #100 on Million Podcasts for Self-Love Podcasts in the US!

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this community.

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💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#ReclaimYourBody #DisciplineAsDeVotion #ResilienceNotPerfection #7DayChallenge #BodyReclamation #DisciplineIsSexy #FromWhereYouAre #DontStartOver #ContinueForward #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #MillionPodcasts #30HardChallenge #ActionWednesday

🙏 CLOSING MESSAGE

You have now committed to 7 days of body reclamation.

Not to be perfect. To be devoted.

To show up. To continue when you fall. With your head held high.

That's discipline. That's sexy. That's how you reclaim your body.

NEXT MONDAY (Aug 10): We explore what's possible when fear isn't controlling you.

THIS WEEK: Show up. Honor where you are. Continue forward.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

#100 on Million Podcasts for Self-Love Podcasts in the US 🏆💜

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Day 20 of 30 Hard. Exactly MIDWAY.

The gym quote on my wall: "Don't be afraid to work hard enough to find out how good you really can be."

I've been sharing it for weeks. But today it HIT DIFFERENTLY.

Because this isn't just about fitness.

This is about reclaiming your body. This is about what happens when you stop being afraid.

August = Honoring the 1-year anniversary of reclaiming MY body (explant Aug 12) + inviting you to reclaim YOURS.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION (From Episode)

Place one hand on heart. One hand on belly.

"My body is not the problem. My body is the proof."

Inhale. Exhale.

"I am not afraid of how good I really can be."

Inhale. Exhale.

"I am reclaiming every inch, every cell, every experience."

Inhale. Exhale.

"My body is mine. And it is GOOD."

One more breath in. Release.

💡 THE TEACHING: FEAR HELD IN YOUR BODY

Fear doesn't live in your mind. It lives in your BODY.

It tightens your shoulders. Clenches your jaw. Stops your breath. Makes you small.

Most of us have carried fear in our bodies so long, we don't recognize it as fear. We think it's just who we are.

But it's not. It's FEAR.

🔑 WHAT RECLAMATION MEANS

When I got my breast implants removed a year ago, I wasn't just removing silicone.

I was removing something I put there out of FEAR.

Fear I wasn't enough. Fear I needed to be MORE. Fear my body as it was wouldn't be acceptable.

Reclamation means: Taking back what's yours. Your body. Your choice. Your power. Your right to exist AS YOU ARE.

Not as fear told you to be. But as you actually are.

🎯 THE QUOTE HITS DIFFERENTLY NOW

For years: "Don't be afraid to work hard enough to find out how good you can be" = MOTIVATION for fitness

NOW: It's SPIRITUAL MEDICINE

Don't be afraid = Release fear held in your bodyWork hard enough = Show up for yourself consistently (through 30 Hard or your practice)Find out how good you can be = Discover who you are when FEAR ISN'T running the show

📝 THIS MONTH'S INVITATION

While on Day 20 of 30 Hard, while honoring the explant anniversary (Aug 12), I'm inviting you to reclaim YOUR body.

Not through surgery. Through:

✨ Listening to what your body is actually telling you ✨ Releasing fear held there ✨ Moving in ways that feel like DEVOTION ✨ Feeding yourself with intention ✨ Resting without guilt ✨ Reclaiming every inch as YOURS

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

My body is not the problem.

My body is the PROOF.

I am not afraid of how good I really can be.

I release fear held in my shoulders.

I release fear held in my jaw.

I release fear in my breath.

I release fear in my being.

My body is mine. And it is GOOD.

I am reclaiming it. All of it.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

🏆 WE'RE #100!

The Season of Self-Love Podcast is ranked on the Top #100 on Million Podcasts for Self-Love Podcasts in the US!

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this community.

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💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#DontBeAfraid #FearHeldInYourBody #ReclaimYourBody #30HardChallenge #ExplantAnniversary #BodyReclamation #ReleaseYourFear #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #SeasonOfSelfLove #BodyLove #SelfLoveJourney #MillionPodcasts #YouAreTheProof #BeTheMessenger

🙏 CLOSING MESSAGE

Your body is not the problem.

Your body is the PROOF that transformation is real.

AUGUST: We go deeper than fitness. We talk about what it means to reclaim your body, your wholeness, your REALNESS.

WEDNESDAY: We do the WORK. We listen to what your body's been trying to tell you.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

 Million Podcasts Top 100 for Self-Love Podcasts in the US 🏆💜

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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THIS IS IT. THE FINAL WEEK OF JULY.

We've been on a JOURNEY together.

Week 1: Being the messenger (stay visible) Week 2: Journey from broken to unbroken Week 3: The messenger effect (how visibility creates permission) Week 4: CLAIMING YOUR FULL MESSENGER STORY

Today: We WRITE it. We OWN it. We COMMIT to LIVING it.

No apologies. No hiding. No shame. Just TRUTH.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

"I integrate my full story. Past, present, becoming. All of it together. I am ready to claim my messenger story. And I am living it starting now."

📝 THE 5 EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Your Full Messenger Story - Written

Step 1: Your Past ("My messenger story begins with...")Step 2: Your Struggle (what the work looked like, what you specifically did, moments of doubt, but you kept going)Step 3: Your Becoming (now I am, I am building, I am learning, I am still growing, I am impacting)Step 4: Your Full Statement (I am past/present/becoming. I survived. I did the work. Because of all of it, I am a messenger. My story is...)

Exercise 2: Private vs. Public Versions

Step 1: What's Private? (what do you keep private? who do you share it with?)Step 2: Your Public Version (what version do you share publicly/broadly?)Step 3: The Risk (what am I afraid will happen if I tell my full story publicly?)

Exercise 3: Living Your Full Story

Step 1: What Changes? (If you fully claim, how do you show up differently?)Step 2: Who Needs to Know? (partner, kids, community, audience?)Step 3: How Will You Tell It? (conversation, social media, content, interview, community, write it, record it)Step 4: Your Action This Week (tell someone, post, create content, write letter, share with community)

Exercise 4: Messenger Community Commitment

Step 1: Write your commitment statementStep 2: Your closing declaration ("I am the full woman/man/person. I am past, present, becoming. I am a messenger. I am claiming it all. No apologies. No shame. No hiding. Just truth.")Step 3: Sign and date it (make it official)

Exercise 5: July Reflection

What did you learn this month about being a messenger?How have you grown from Week 1 to now?What's your commitment for August?

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

I am my full messenger story. Past, present, and becoming. All of it.

I own it. No apologies.

I claim it. No shame.

I live it. No hiding.

I am the whole woman. I am the whole man. I am the whole person.

I am powerful.

I am a messenger.

My story changes lives. Starting with my own.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

💬 REAL TALK FROM NYOMI

"Who better to tell someone whose life was messy that somebody whose life was messy that got out of that messy life and is now living on the other side, living very well?"

And: "Everybody is not for you. Everybody is not for me. And who this is supposed to be for, it will be for. Share. Do the work. Show them you're doing the work."

🎯 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW: Season of Self-Love Season 5 Action Journal

Title: "Reflect, Release, and Rise" by Nyomi BanksFor purchase (coming soon)Green with gold on itPerfect for writing these exercises down

Let Nyomi know if you want one! Text her in show notes.

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#FullMessengerStory #ClaimYourStory #NoApologies #YouAreTheProof #WritingYourStory #OwnIt #LivingIt #JulyFinale #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #YourStoryMatters #VisibilityMatters #YouMatter #TheWork

🙏 CLOSING MESSAGE

You are a messenger.

Not because you're perfect.

But because you're REAL.

Because you survived. Because you transformed. Because you're BUILDING.

Because you're willing to stay VISIBLE.

And give others PERMISSION.

Your full story is your POWER. Live it. Own it. Be it.

AUGUST BRINGS SOMETHING NEW. CARRY THIS WITH YOU: Your full story is your power.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

Thank you for doing this work this month. Thank you for claiming your story. 💜

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Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

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Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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We're closing July's "Look at the Messenger" journey.

Week 1: Being the messenger (stay visible) Week 2: Journey from broken to unbroken Week 3: The messenger effect (how visibility creates permission) Week 4: Claiming your FULL messenger story

Not parts of it. All of it. No apologies.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

"I own my full story, all of it. My past, my present, my becoming. I am not one thing. I am the whole journey. And I am claiming it all. No apologies."

📝 THE FULL MESSENGER STORY INCLUDES:

Your Past

What broke youChoices you made (good and not-so-good)Industry/environment/situation you were inThis is CONTEXT. The soil where your strength grew.

Your Struggle

The actual work (therapy, boundaries, patterns, choices)Hard moments, times you wanted to quitNot weakness. EVIDENCE of your commitment.

Your Becoming

Who you're ACTIVELY becoming (still learning, growing, evolving)Not claiming you have it figured outYou're in PROCESS

Your Impact

What you're buildingWho you're servingThe ripple effectPROOF it wasn't for nothing

💡 WHY PEOPLE AVOID OWNING THE FULL STORY

❌ Because it requires vulnerability ❌ It means you're not perfect ❌ It means you're still working on things ❌ It means you have moments of doubt ❌ You haven't "arrived" ❌ It feels risky

✅ BUT: That's what makes you POWERFUL.

🔥 THE POWER OF YOUR FULL STORY

When you claim your full messenger story:

You're no longer trying to PROVE anythingYou're not convincing anyone you have it togetherYou're just saying: Here's what happened. Here's what I did. Here's who I am NOW. Here's where I'm still growing. That's what I offer.

That's REAL power. That's the power that changes people.

🛡️ HOW CLAIMING YOUR FULL STORY PROTECTS YOU

When you've already claimed it all, there's NOTHING left for people to use against you.

Someone tries to shame you? You say: "Yeah, that was me. I survived it. And now I'm here."

No power in the shame anymore. Because you already claimed it.

📝 NYOMI'S FULL MESSENGER STORY

"I was in the adult industry for years. I survived things that broke me. I hid. I performed. I sought validation from people who couldn't give it. I got married to someone who didn't respect me. I carried shame. I built walls. I people-pleased. I controlled things. I made decisions I had to redo. I launched things that failed. I have moments of doubt. I'm still learning, still growing, still becoming.

AND

I survived it all. I got remarried to someone who loves and respects me. I built a coaching practice. I created a podcast with thousands of listeners. I launched Elevate Me. I'm building Our Souls Are Not Lost Foundation. I have three amazing daughters. I'm proof that transformation is real.

That's my full messenger story. All of it. No apologies."

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

I am the whole woman. I am the whole man. I am the whole person.

I am my past. I am my struggle. I am my becoming. I am my impact.

I claim my full messenger story. All of it.

No apologies. No hiding. No shame.

I am broken and building. I am lost and found. I am healing and healed all at the same time.

And that makes me powerful.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

💬 REAL TALK FROM NYOMI

"Your struggle is a part of your purpose. Your pain is a part of your purpose. Your struggle is your strength."

And: "The world needs your whole story. Not a polished version. Your whole story."

🎯 CLOSING MESSAGE

Your struggle. Your pain. Your journey.

That's a GIFT for someone else.

It allows them permission to see the gifts in their own life.

If you've been struggling about sharing your story or living in your purpose, know this: Your struggle IS your strength.

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#FullMessengerStory #ClaimYourStory #NoApologies #YouAreTheProof #BrokenAndBuilding #LostAndFound #HealingAndHealed #YourStruggleIsYourStrength #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #WholeStory #AllOfIt #PowerfulWoman #PowerfulMan

REMEMBER: You are the proof. Your full story. Your full journey. That's your message.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

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**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

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Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Monday: We talked about the MESSENGER EFFECT (how your visible transformation creates permission).

Today: We IDENTIFY who's watching you and AMPLIFY your impact.

You're already a messenger. Now let's make it CONSCIOUS.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

"People are watching me and they are learning from my transformation. I am already a messenger. I am already creating the messenger effect. Now I'm going to make it conscious and amplify it. My impact matters. My visibility matters. My story matters."

📝 THE 5 EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Who Is Watching You?

List your watchers (family, friends, colleagues, followers, clients, community, people you don't even know)Step 2: What transformation are they witnessing? (for each group)Step 3: What permission are you giving them?

Exercise 2: Evidence of Impact

Step 1: Feedback you've received (has anyone told you your transformation impacted them?)Step 2: Observable changes (what changes have you noticed in people watching you?)Step 3: The ripple effect (who did they impact?)

Exercise 3: What You're Teaching

What lessons is your visible transformation teaching?Are you teaching what you INTEND to teach?Get honest: If you're teaching "hide your struggle," is that what you want?

Exercise 4: Amplifying Your Messenger Effect

Step 1: Choose your focus (which transformation do you want MORE visible?)Step 2: How will you make it visible? (social media, conversations, content, speaking, mentoring, community, vulnerability)Step 3: Who do you want to give permission? (be specific)Step 4: One action this week (share, create, speak, mentor, post, be vulnerable)

Exercise 5: Conscious Messenger Commitment

Write your commitment: "I commit to being a visible, conscious messenger. I commit to teaching ___. I commit to giving ___ permission to ___. I understand my impact matters and I choose to amplify it."Step 2: Who needs to know?Step 3: Check-in practice (monthly: Who's watching? What am I teaching? Is that what I want? How can I amplify?)

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

I am a messenger.

People are watching my transformation.

I am already creating the messenger effect.

Now I'm making it conscious.

I am teaching. I am giving permission. I am multiplying impact.

My visibility matters. My story changes lives.

I am the conscious messenger.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

💬 REAL TALK FROM NYOMI

"You are not just living for yourself. You are living as a messenger. Own it."

And: "My oldest daughter has been watching me heal in real time and it's inspired and encouraged her to do the same. Her watching me heal has been her healing too."

🎯 CURRENT PRACTICE

30 Hard Challenge (Day 8):

30 min altar (prayer, meditation, journaling)30 min walk30 min learning (podcast, reading, etc.)30 min workout30 min healthy eating intention30 min writing (script, book work)

More on this next month.

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

Text or voice note: Link in show notes

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Website: theseasonofselflove.com

YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks

🎯 ELEVATE ME APP

Phase 2: Integration & Elevation — where you integrate what you've learned and step fully into your power.

👉 Learn more: studio.com/nyomi

#️⃣ HASHTAGS

REMEMBER: You're not just living for yourself. You're living as a messenger. Own it.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What happens when you let people watch you heal — not just the "after" photo, but the real, messy middle? On this Mindset Monday, Nyomi Banks breaks down the Messenger Effect: the ripple that happens when you stay visible through your own transformation instead of disappearing until you're "fixed."

Nyomi gets personal about why she chose to be seen through every chapter of her own reinvention — including her journey out of the adult industry and into her identity as Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love — and why hiding the process only makes healing look impossible for everyone watching you.

In this episode, you'll learn the four things staying visible actually creates:

Permission — proof that transformation is a real choice, not a fantasyA roadmap — showing people what you did, who you asked for help, and what it costCommunity — attracting others on the same journey so no one heals aloneA shifted narrative — rewriting the story people believe about you (and you believe about yourself)

Nyomi also opens up about a real conversation with her husband this week on fear as a survival tool, sitting with the question "what are you afraid of?", and why she's learning to see the unknown as a gift instead of a threat.

If you've been healing quietly, this episode is your permission to stop hiding the process.

This episode is brought to you by Ask Nyomi and Elevate Me: Self-Discovery.  🌱 Go deeper in your transformation — Elevate Me's Phase 3 is all about rooting in self-love and standing in your power visibly. Join the work at studio.com/nyomi

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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📖 EPISODE SUMMARY

Monday: We learned transformation is a JOURNEY.

Today: We MAP YOUR JOURNEY.

Where are you? What work do you need? What support do you need?

Transformation isn't theoretical. It's PRACTICAL. It's REAL.

🧘 60-SECOND MEDITATION

"I accept where I am. I commit to the work. I don't have to be fixed. I just have to be willing. I'm starting my journey from broken to unbroken. I am not doing it alone."

📝 THE 5 EXERCISES

1. ASSESS YOUR BROKENNESS

Scale 1-10: Where are you RIGHT NOW?What area is broken? (relationships, health, career, etc.)How long have you carried this?

2. FACING THE TRUTH

What broke you?How have you been coping? (numbing, hiding, controlling, avoiding)What's it costing you? (relationships, health, peace, potential)

3. THE 5 CHOICES OF TRANSFORMATION

Facing the truth (1-10 scale)Getting support (therapist? coach? friend? group?)Doing healing work (therapy? journaling? meditation?)Changing patterns (what are you ready to break?)Building something new (what do you want to create?)

4. YOUR TRANSFORMATION ROADMAP

What's your FIRST STEP? (make appointment? journal? set boundary?)What support do you need? (make ONE call this week)What will you STOP doing?Timeline commitment: How long are you willing to work?

5. THE MESSENGER COMMITMENT

Write: "I am broken in ___. I am willing to do the work. I'm committing to ___. I'm asking for ___. I am ready to become unbroken. I am willing to let people see my journey."Who needs to know?ONE action this week (put it on your calendar)

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION

I am broken in [area] and I am willing to do the work.

I am facing the truth and I am getting support.

I am doing healing work and I am changing my patterns.

I am building something new and I am starting my journey.

I am not alone. I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am becoming unbroken.

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

Text or voice note: Link in show notes

Instagram: @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

Website: theseasonofselflove.com

YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks

🎯 ELEVATE ME APP

Four phases: Awakening → Healing & Reclamation → Rooting in Self-Love → Integration & Elevation

👉 Learn more: studio.com/nyomi

#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#DoTheWork #MapYourJourney #BrokenToUnbroken #TransformationRoadmap #FirstStep #GetSupport #HealingWork #RealTransformation #MessengerCommitment #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #NotAlone #BeTheMessenger

REMEMBER: You are not broken forever. You are broken right now. And this is where the work begins.

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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From Broken to Unbroken: The Journey of Transformation

Season 5 | Week 2 Mindset Monday | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

📖 EPISODE SUMMARY

Last week, we talked about being the messenger and staying visible.

This week, we go DEEPER into the actual journey from broken to unbroken.

Not the destination. Not the highlight reel.

The ACTUAL WORK. What real healing looks like when you're willing to do it.

Because being a messenger isn't just showing people who you are NOW — it's showing them what it TAKES to get there.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

✨ Broken isn't weakness — it's what happens when life breaks you open

✨ Transformation isn't clean — it's messy, hard, and nonlinear

✨ The journey requires HONEST WORK — not a moment, but a series of daily choices

✨ Your journey from broken to unbroken IS your message — people need to see what it took, not just where you ended up

✨ The messenger effect — showing your real journey gives others permission to transform too

🔄 THE 5 CHOICES OF TRANSFORMATION

Choice 1: Facing the Truth

Look at what broke you (abuse, betrayal, systems that harmed you)Don't avoid it, minimize it, or reframe itFeel what you've been avoiding

Choice 2: Getting Support

Therapy, coaching, community, spiritual guidance, trusted friendsBe vulnerable with someoneLet them see your broken partsYou can't do this alone

Choice 3: Doing the Healing Work

Active work, not passiveTherapy sessions where you cryJournaling through traumaSetting boundariesMaking hard choicesForgiving (including yourself)Show up week after week, even when it's hard, even when you don't see progress

Choice 4: Changing Your Patterns

Patterns are comfortable but they keep you brokenInterrupt old patternsNotice when you're repeating themMake different choices over and overUntil the new pattern becomes comfortable

Choice 5: Building Something New

New relationships, new beliefs, new boundaries, new standards, new communityDon't just remove what was brokenACTIVELY BUILD something new

💡 WHY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO DO THIS WORK

Desperation: When staying broken costs more than healing

Love: Doing it for someone else (your children, partner, community)

Vision: Catching a glimpse of who you could be and wanting it badly

Refusal: Looking in the mirror and saying "Not me. Not anymore." That refusal becomes fuel.

🧘 60-SECOND GUIDED MEDITATION (From Episode)

"I honor every step of my journey. The broken parts taught me. The healing parts strengthened me. I didn't waste my pain. I transformed it. I am unbroken because I am willing to do the work."

📝 CLOSING AFFIRMATION (Repeat After Nyomi)

I was broken. I admit it. I faced it.

I got support. I did the work. I kept going.

I changed my patterns. I built something new.

I honored my journey and every hard step, every choice, every moment.

I am not perfect.

I am unbroken and I am becoming.

I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am unstoppable.

🌟 REAL TALK FROM NYOMI

"When you come from broken to unbroken, those conversations become so much better. They become so much better because you are no longer coming from a broken place. You are no longer coming from a hurt place. You're coming from a whole different space."

And: "Your journey from broken to unbroken, that is your message. Not the destination, but the journey. Because people don't need to see you perfect. They need to see you real."

📋 WHAT'S NEXT

Action Wednesday (This Week):

Identify the work YOU need to doFind the support YOU need to getName the patterns YOU need to break

Until then: Sit with this: Your journey is your message. Your worth is the work it takes.

💬 CONNECT WITH ME

Text or Voice Note: Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. If something in today's episode hit home, I want to hear about it!

Instagram: @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

Website: theseasonofselflove.com

YouTube: Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to move through your journey from broken to unbroken with guided support?

Elevate Me: Self-Discovery guides you through:

Phase 1: Awakening — See yourself clearlyPhase 2: Healing & Reclamation — Do the workPhase 3: Rooting in Self-Love — Build something newPhase 4: Integration & Elevation — Step into your power

👉 Start your journey: studio.com/Nyomi

#️⃣ HASHTAGS

#BrokenToUnbroken #TransformationJourney #HealingWork #DoTheWork #UnbrokenAndBecoming #MessengerStory #RealHealing #NonlinearJourney #SelfLoveWork #PersonalGrowth #HonorYourJourney #TherapyWorks #CommunityHeals #BoundariesMatter #PatternBreaking #BuildSomethingNew #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #SeasonOfSelfLove #NotPerfectButUnbroken #YourJourneyIsYourMessage #ProofOfTransformation #HealingIsNotLinear #SelfLoveJourney #BeTheMessenger

The Season of Self Love Podcast | Season 5 | Hosted by Nyomi Banks

🎙️ Listen to Action Wednesday (coming soon) to do the work and map your transformation journey!

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

Bodyotics Intimate Wellness
Body-safe pelvic floor & intimate care products for every stage of your journey.

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Monday, we talked about being the messenger. About staying visible. About refusing to hide.

Today? We identify YOUR messenger story.

Not your past. Not your label.

Who you are NOW. What you've overcome. What you're building. What you're becoming.

5 POWERFUL EXERCISES:

Exercise 1: What Have You Overcome?

Name what you came from (poverty, abuse, trauma, discrimination, loss, illness, broken relationships)What did you LEARN from each?What strength did you develop?Acknowledge your survival

Exercise 2: What Are You Building NOW?

Who are you NOW? (identity, role, what you create)What impact are you having?Write your messenger story

Exercise 3: The Gap — From Past to Present

Bridge past → present → impactWhy your messenger story mattersWho you can help BECAUSE of what you survived

Exercise 4: Claiming Your Messenger Identity

Write your MESSENGER STATEMENTSay it OUT LOUD (3 times, louder each time)Look in mirror. Own it. Feel it.

Exercise 5: Visibility Commitment

Are you ready to stay visible as a messenger?Who needs to see your story?What's ONE action this week?

📝 YOUR MESSENGER STATEMENT TEMPLATE (Use in Show Notes)

Fill in the blanks and say it OUT LOUD:

"I am [your identity/role].

I am building [what you're creating].

I am impacting [who you're serving/how].

My past is [where you came from], but I overcame it. I learned [what you learned].

And now I am [who you are NOW].

That's my messenger story. That's who I am NOW."

📝 YOUR COMMITMENT STATEMENT (Use in Show Notes)

Write this down and commit:

"I commit to staying visible as a messenger.

I commit to claiming my messenger identity.

I commit to letting people see what's possible.

I understand this costs comfort, safety, and opens me to judgment.

And I'm choosing to do it anyway.

Because the world needs my story. Because someone needs to see my proof.

I am staying visible. Starting today."

YOUR MESSENGER STORY INCLUDES:

✨ What you came from ✨ What you learned ✨ What you've overcome ✨ Who you ARE NOW ✨ What you're building ✨ Your impact

KEY MESSAGE:

"Don't look at the messenger, listen to the message."

NO. LOOK AT THE MESSENGER.

Because the messenger IS the proof.

Your past is context. Your present is the message. Your visibility is the proof that transformation is real.

CLOSING INVITATION:

This week: Claim your messenger story using the templates above.

Say it out loud. Record yourself. Share it. Post about it.

Stay visible. Let people see what's possible.

The world doesn't need your apologies. It needs your PROOF.

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

Bodyotics Intimate Wellness
Body-safe pelvic floor & intimate care products for every stage of your journey.

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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While launching Elevate Me: Self Discovery, Nyomi has been the target of stalking emails, manipulated images, and DMs demanding she hide her past. In this raw and unfiltered Mindset Monday, she breaks her silence on what it really costs to stay visible — and why she's not going anywhere.

This episode covers:

The truth behind why Nyomi kept her name through her transformationWhat it means to be "the messenger" instead of hiding from your own storyWhy attacks on visibility are really about other people's discomfort with changeReal talk on the emotional cost — and the deeper reward — of refusing to disappearA closing affirmation to help you reclaim your own story, whatever it is

Because the messenger is the message. Your past doesn't define your work — your impact does.

🌿 This episode is brought to you by Ask Nyomi and Elevate Me: Self Discovery — start your own transformation journey today at studio.com/nyomi.

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

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Body-safe pelvic floor & intimate care products for every stage of your journey.

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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THIS WEEK IS CELEBRATION. We've done the work. We've identified our real community. We've claimed our power. We recognize that our community is in OUR space—not the space of underestimators. Today we celebrate them. We celebrate us. And we take this to the NEXT LEVEL. Because TODAY, Elevate Me Self-Discovery app is LIVE.

4 POWERFUL EXERCISES:

Exercise 1: Community AppreciationIdentify your real community (overstanders, believers, builders)Why are they in your space?Express gratitude (write it, feel it, TELL them)Action: Thank at least 3 people this weekExercise 2: Building with Your CommunityHow are you creating together?How can you deepen that building?Take ONE action this week to strengthen a relationshipExercise 3: Elevate Me App Launch - FULL DETAILSAI-powered coaching app (your voice, your teachings, your guidance)4 transformation phases (Awakening → Healing & Reclamation → Rooting in Self-Love → Integration & Elevation)5 activities per day max (meditations, journaling, body scans, chakra work, self-love practices)Voice-activated journaling (speak instead of write)Advanced Journey after Phase 4 (transformation continues)Pricing: $79/quarter or $179/yearLaunch Special: 20% off founding members (June 23 - July 3 ONLY)Access: elevatemenyomi.com (desktop, tablet, phone)No long-term contracts (pause anytime)Exercise 4: Your Elevation CommitmentIs Elevate Me for you? (ready to go deeper, invest in yourself, claim power)Write your commitmentChoose your starting phase (Phase 1: Awakening)Take action this week (visit site, explore, decide)BONUS: 7-DAY ELEVATION EXPERIENCE Monthly live experience coinciding with app launchDaily 45-minute live guided sessionsSmall, intimate group settingPersonal level guidanceDates: Coming monthly (July 13-19 confirmed)First 7 days: FREE trial before committing to appSERIES COMPLETE! WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED IN JUNE:

✅ Your past does NOT define you ✅ Underestimation IS protection ✅ You have ACCUMULATED POWER ✅ You have REAL COMMUNITY in your space ✅ You are READY for what's next

 CLOSING MESSAGE: You are reclaimed. You are unashamed. You are unstoppable. Your real community is celebrating you. Your overstanders see your power. Now it's time for YOU to see it too. Go elevate. Go become. Go thrive.

Join Elevate Me: studio.com/nyomi (20% off through July 3) 7-Day Experience: Sign up for monthly live guidance (next: July 13-19)

Connect: @TheRealNyomiBanks | YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks 

 #CelebrateCommunity #RealCommunity #ElevateMeApp #SelfDiscoveryApp #TransformationApp #AICoaching #GuidedMeditations #PhaseOne #Awakening #HealingJourney #PersonalEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #AppLaunch #June23Launch #7DayExperience #SelfLoveWork #PersonalGrowth #TransformationTool #ElevationExperience #FoundingMembers #InvestInYourself

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
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Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 ONE JOURNEY. NOW WE CELEBRATE.
Week 1: Recognized weaponization (that's THEIR limitation)
 Week 2: Reframed underestimation (as PROTECTION)
Week 3: Claimed accumulated POWER (your 53 years)
Week 4: CELEBRATE your real community + LAUNCH ELEVATE ME APP TWO DIFFERENT

 SPACES: SPACE 1 - Underestimators: Fear, judgment, scarcity, limitation, comparison, control They see snapshots. Not your full picture. Not your power. Not your journey.

 SPACE 2 - Your Real Space: Presence, acceptance, abundance, possibility, growth, creation, love Your OVERSTANDERS are here. Y

our REAL COMMUNITY is here. YOU are here. Your real community is NOT in the same space as people who underestimate you. They're in YOUR space. Your frequency. Your power.

WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:
✨ Understanding the two spaces (deeply)
✨ Why your community can't be in the same space as underestimators
✨ What happens when you celebrate those who SEE you
✨ Your role in your community vs. their role
✨ No conflict. No friction. Just alignment.
 ✨ MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP launches JUNE 23, 2026 ELEVATE ME APP DETAILS: 🎙️ Your voice, your teachings, your guidance at SCALEGuided meditations (Nyomi's voice)Body scans & chakra work4 transformation phases (Awakening → Healing & Reclamation → Rooting in Self-Love → Integration & Elevation)Personalized daily practicesJournaling prompts & workbooksAI-powered coaching (your teachings, intelligently delivered)💎 What it represents:Nyomi's evolution (podcaster → coach → transformation tool creator)Healing is available, sustainable, not expensiveYou deserve support, guidance, and tools to healCommunity building at scaleSomething bigger than an app (full Elevate Me ecosystem coming)WHO THIS IS FOR:
✅ People ready to do REAL transformation work
✅ People ready to look at their past & feel their feelings
✅ People in your REAL COMMUNITY (the overstanders)
✅ People ready to claim power + build authentic community
✅ People who want guidance + tools + support

CLOSING MESSAGE: You are in a space of power, presence, and possibility. Your real community is in this space with you. You are ready for the next level. Your community is celebrating you. Protect that. Be grateful for that. 

 ELEVATE ME launches June 23. Get ready. : #YourCommunity #NotInTheSameSpace #RealCommunity #CelebrateTogether #Overstanders #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #ElevateMe #SelfDiscoveryApp #AICoaching #TransformationApp #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #June23Launch #GuidedMeditations #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #CommunityBuilding #PodcastCommunity #AuthenticPower #SelfLoveWork #PowerfulWomen #PowerfulMen #TransformationTool #JourneyTogether

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Monday, you learned you have ACCUMULATED POWER through survival, transformation, and building. Today? You identify it. You see it. You CLAIM it. Because you can't claim power if you don't see it. In this action-packed episode, Nyomi walks you through 5 powerful exercises: Exercise 1: Survival InventoryWhat have you SURVIVED? (heartbreak, loss, betrayal, judgment, shame, hardship, abuse, discrimination)What did each one TEACH you?Acknowledge the strength it requiredExercise 2: Transformation InventoryWhat have you TRANSFORMED? (relationships, career, health, beliefs, identity, patterns)What actions did it take?Celebrate what you've changedExercise 3: Building InventoryWhat have you BUILT? (family, business, community, skills, knowledge, life)What did it require?Own what you've createdExercise 4: Your Power StatementWrite your personal power statementSpeak it OUT LOUD (3 times, getting LOUDER)Optional: Record it and listen backExercise 5: Using Your PowerHow will you SERVE with your power?What's ONE action this week?Make it REALBy the end, you'll have:
✨ Clear acknowledgment of your survival
✨ Celebration of your transformation
✨ Ownership of what you've built
✨ A personal POWER STATEMENT you speak daily
✨ ONE action to use your power this week

BONUS: 7-Day FREE Elevate Me Launch Experience (June 23-29, 5 PM daily for 45 minutes)
Stop shrinking. Stop apologizing. Start claiming.

Next Monday: Celebrating your REAL community Connect: @TheRealNyomiBanks | YouTube @TheSeasonofSelfLove

 Sign up for 7-Day Event: Link : #PowerInventory #AccumulatedPower #ClaimYourPower #SurvivalTransformationBuilding #YourPowerStatement #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #SelfLoveWork #PersonalEmpowerment #DoTheWork #PowerAffirmation #HeartbreaklToHealing #TransformationJourney #CommunityBuilding #AcknowledgeYourStrength #CelebrateYourGrowth #OwnYourBuilding #NoShrinking #NoApologies #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #SelfDiscovery #ElevateMe #AuthenticPower #WomenEmpowerment #MenEmpowerment #HealingWork #PersonalGrowth #TransformationCoach #SelfWorth

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Last week, you identified your overstanders—people who SEE your power. But do YOU see your own power?

 Nyomi's 53 years of living = ACCUMULATED POWER. Not because her past is perfect. But because of her JOURNEY. In this powerful episode, Nyomi breaks down what she's accumulated:

 What she SURVIVED: Judgment, shame, exploitation, broken marriage, loss, betrayal, being seen as less than. She's still here. That's power. What she TRANSFORMED: Performance→coaching. Hiding→unashamed. Shame→self-love. Seeking validation→own authority.

Controlled→free. Survival mode→thriving. That's power. What she BUILT: Business, podcast 400+, community, partnerships, home, relationships, app, life that matters. That's power. Then she teaches YOU about YOUR accumulated power:
What have you SURVIVED?What have you TRANSFORMED?What have you BUILT?Your power isn't about perfect past. It's about your JOURNEY.
Stop shrinking.
Stop apologizing.
Start claiming your power.

 Next Wednesday: Power Inventory (identify exactly what YOU'VE accumulated)

 Connect: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast #AccumulatedPower #YourPower #53Years #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #SurvivalTransformationBuilding #ClaimYourPower

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

---
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" Monday, we learned about the POEM. Today, we identify WHO overstands you and we BUILD intentionally.

 Your real community isn't just people who UNDERSTAND you. They're people who OVERSTAND you.

OVERSTAND = They see your FULL journey. Your power. Your growth. Your becoming. In this action-packed episode,

 Nyomi takes you through 5 powerful exercises:The Overstanders Test - Identify who REALLY sees you (7 questions, 6-10 people)The Underestimators Filter - Release those who don't. Thank them for filtering out.Deepening with Overstanders - Strengthen your real relationships (what do they see? how to deepen?)Building Your Community Intentionally - Create your core circle on purposeYour Community Commitment - Standards, boundaries, action this weekBy the end, you'll have:A clear list of your REAL communityBoundaries with underestimatorsDeepened relationships with overstandersAn intentional community strategyYour real community OVERSTANDS you. Find them. Celebrate them. Build with them. Connect & share your overstanders list: @TheRealNyomiBanks #Overstanders #RealCommunity #BuildIntentionally #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #ReclaimedAndUnashamed

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Sunday morning, Nyomi was washing dishes when a revelation hit:
What if being underestimated isn't a wound? What if it's a SHIELD?

What followed was a poem that became this month's series:

"Underestimated is your protection! Those that don't see your value isn't for you. Concentrate on those that understand and overstand you. Your actions, your growth, your ability to come into a room and make the room better—that is your power."

The shift: Stop seeing underestimation as proof you're not enough. Start seeing it as protection from the wrong people. 

In this episode, Nyomi breaks down:Why underestimation FILTERS OUT wrong peopleHow it PROTECTS your peace & energyThe 4 ways underestimation serves youHer 53 years of accumulated powerHow to reframe: "Thank God they don't see my value"So what they underestimate you? THANK GOD THEY DO.

 It means they're not FOR you. And you're not for them either.

Next Wednesday: Building your REAL community (those who OVERSTAND you)

Share your reframe: @TheRealNyomiBanks @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast  #Underestimated #Protection #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #YourPower

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

---
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Monday, we talked about weaponization. Today, we do the work. Your past has been weaponized against you. Maybe by a partner. Maybe by family. Maybe by social media. Today, you identify WHERE and you SET BOUNDARIES. Because you don't owe anyone your past as a weapon against yourself. In this action-packed episode, Nyomi takes you through 5 powerful exercises:Weaponization Inventory - Identify where it's happeningTruth Reframe - Flip their weapons into YOUR power statementsBoundary Setting - Create one clear boundary statement you can USEProtection Plan - Your step-by-step response (pause, recognize, state, enforce)Release Ritual - Physically destroy the power those weapons had over youBy the end, you'll have:Clear boundaries written downCounter-statements memorizedA protection plan readyFreedom from their wordsYour past is YOURS. Not theirs. Enforce it.
Connect & share your boundary statement: @TheRealNyomiBanks
#SettingBoundaries #ProtectionPlan #YourPastIsYours #BoundariesAreSelfLove #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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This week, Nyomi's celebrating her mother's 75th birthday. Her mother is living with dementia—her memories are fading. But she's MORE herself now. Without the masks. Without the performance. Just HER.

The truth: You are not your past. You are who you ARE now. When people bring up your past to diminish you, control you, or justify mistreatment—that's not about YOU. That's about THEM. It's about their limitation.

In this powerful episode, Nyomi breaks down three real stories (Drake, a young lady in chat, and her own inbox) and teaches you how to recognize weaponization and set boundaries around it. You'll learn:
Why people weaponize your past (it's about THEIR limitation, not your worth)What to do in 5 stepsHow to reclaim your truthYour past doesn't define you. Their inability to see beyond it defines them.
Next Wednesday: Setting Boundaries (Action Wednesday with 5 exercises)
 Connect: @TheRealNyomiBanks | YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks #UnderestimatedAndUnstoppable #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #BoundariesAreSelfLove

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

---

## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Monday, we learned from two altar cards: Let go of the past to be alive NOW. Your words manifest your reality. What you speak, you create. Today, we do the FINAL RELEASE. We speak our declarations. We commit to maintaining our possibility closet. This is the final work. The final surrender. UNASHAMED. OUT LOUD. WITH POWER. IN THIS EPISODE Recap from Monday:Card 1: Let go of what life takes away. Surrender past. Be alive NOW. Enjoy the dream happening RIGHT NOW.Card 2: Your intent manifests through your WORDS. What you dream, feel, really are = manifested through what you SPEAK.Exercise 1: The Final Physical ReleaseFinal walk-through (anything still feel heavy?)Four questions: Fear? Guilt? Shame? Does this support who I am NOW?Bag it NOW (no "just in case," this is FINAL)Exercise 2: The Release RitualPart 1: Acknowledge - "I held onto this out of [fear/guilt/shame]. This no longer serves me."Part 2: Thank - "Thank you for [what it taught/gave/represented]"Part 3: Release with Declaration - "I release this UNASHAMED. I let go to be alive NOW. I make space for what DOES serve me."Part 4: Seal It - Hand on bag/item: "It is done. I am free. I am alive NOW." Then walk away. Don't look back.Exercise 3: The Declaration CeremonyStand in your closet (look at what SERVES you now)Say "I AM" statements OUT LOUD:I AM reclaimedI AM unashamedI AM alive NOWI AM someone who lets goI AM free from the pastI AM living in the presentI AM creating my futureI AM powerful, worthy, enoughSpeak YOUR personal declaration 3 times: "I am someone who [your declaration]"Exercise 4: The Commitment CeremonyWrite commitments: Only bring in pieces that [support becoming/make me feel good/pass feeling test/serve actual life]Commit to releasing immediately when something no longer servesCommit to quarterly audit (every 3 months)Commit to maintaining closet as tool for BECOMINGRead commitment OUT LOUD (like a vow, like a promise)SIGN and DATE it (contract with yourself)Exercise 5: Celebrating the TransformationDocument before & after (Week 1 closet vs. NOW - overwhelmed/pressured vs. lighter/clearer/possible/free?)Count the wins (what released? what chapters closed? what gained?)Speak gratitude OUT LOUD: "I am grateful for this journey. I am grateful for courage to let go. I am grateful for clarity. I am grateful for who I'm becoming. I am grateful for the dream happening RIGHT NOW."The Dream Happening RIGHT NOW Journal: "The dream happening right now in my life is..."List it ALL: people who love you, work that fulfills you, health you have, home you're in, growth you've made, future you're buildingCan you enjoy it? Be ALIVE in it?Maintaining Your Possibility Closet (3 Rules):Feeling test never stops - How does this make me feel? If bad, release immediately. Closet is living tool.Quarterly audit (every 3 months) - What's not serving? What's missing? Does it support becoming?Intentional building continues - Only pieces that pass feeling test, support becoming energy, serve actual life. NO impulse buys. NO "just in case."Your Commitment Going Forward:Maintain possibility closet (quarterly audits, immediate releases)Build ONLY intentionally (feeling test, becoming energy, actual life)Be UNASHAMED (no guilt, shame, apologies for evolving)Enjoy dream happening RIGHT NOW (not past, not waiting for future)Speak truth into existence (words have POWER, use them) CONNECT Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast | @TheRealNyomiBanks YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks DM Nyomi:Your declaration statementWhat you released this final weekHow you're celebratingWhat the dream happening RIGHT NOW is for youWATCH ON YOUTUBE The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube! Subscribe for video episodes and behind-the-scenes content. 🎥 YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovew #ReclaimingYourCloset #FinalRelease #UnashamedLettingGo #DeclarationCeremony #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #YourWordsHavePower #AliveNOW #EnjoyTheDream #ReclaimedAndUnashamed

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

Elevate Me: Self Discovery App
4-phase self-love journey: meditations, workbooks, coaching chat & journaling.

Goli Ashwagandha Gummies
Daily wellness support for grounding & stress relief. Use code AskNyomi for a discount!

---

## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

---

## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

---

## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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This morning at the altar, two cards came with the EXACT message for Week 4 - the final week of Reclaiming Your Closet.

 Card 1: "Whatever life takes away from you, let it go. When you surrender and let go of the past, you allow yourself to be fully alive in the moment. Letting go of the past means that you can enjoy the dream that is happening right now."

Card 2: "Regardless of what language you speak, your intent will manifest through the word. What you dream, what you feel, and what you really are will all be manifested through the word." The message: Let go of the past. Be alive NOW. Enjoy the dream RIGHT NOW. And speak your truth out loud - your words have POWER.

IN THIS EPISODE The Journey (Where We've Been):Week 1: Identified three types of clothesWeek 2: The feeling audit (released based on feeling)Week 3: Pressure to possibility (visioned who we're becoming)Week 4: FINAL release - UNASHAMEDCard 1 Breakdown:"Whatever life takes, let it go" - Life takes things, we must release our grip"Surrender the past to be alive NOW" - Can't be fully present while living in past"Enjoy the dream happening RIGHT NOW" - Not what was, not what you thought, but what ISCard 2 Breakdown:"Your intent manifests through the word" - Your words create your reality"What you dream, feel, really are = manifested through word" - Must SPEAK it out loudYou must DECLARE your truth, not just think itWhat "Unashamed Letting Go" Means:No apologies for how long it took (growth is a spiral)No guilt about money spent (it's gone already, can't get it back)No shame about the chapters (they were part of your journey)No embarrassment about starting over (quality over quantity = power)No fear of being "too much" (be unashamed)The Final Release (What to Let Go):The last physical items (anything still held from fear/guilt/shame)The old stories ("I'm someone who can't let go" → "I surrender, I'm alive NOW")The pressure to be perfect (let go of "should")The need for external validation (this is FOR you)The fear of the unknown (trust the NOW)Enjoy the Dream Happening RIGHT NOW: Not the dream you wanted or planned - the dream you're LIVING. Nyomi's example: Amazing family, business she loves, health returning, partner who respects her, Goddess era, reclaimed & unashamed Your Words Manifest Your Reality: SPEAK out loud:"I surrender the past""I let go so I can be fully alive NOW""I enjoy the dream happening RIGHT NOW""I release UNASHAMED""I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am alive."5 REFLECTION QUESTIONS:What am I STILL holding onto out of fear, guilt, or shame?What OLD story am I ready to release? What NEW story am I speaking into existence?What's the dream happening RIGHT NOW in my life? Can I enjoy it fully?What does "unashamed letting go" mean for ME specifically?What will I SPEAK out loud this week to manifest my reality?CLOSING AFFIRMATION: Whatever life has taken from me, I let it go. I surrender the past so I can be fully alive NOW. I enjoy the dream that is happening RIGHT NOW. My words have power. What I speak, I manifest. I release UNASHAMED. No apologies. No guilt. No shame. No fear. I am alive NOW. I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am free. NEXT: Action Wednesday - The Final Release Ritual

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

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You've released the past and cleared the pressure. Now it's time to CREATE the future and BUILD the possibility. Today, we're visioning your possibility closet, identifying what's missing, and making a plan to build INTENTIONALLY. Grab your journal. Let's do the work. IN THIS EPISODE Meditation: Visioning yourself and what you're wearing as you become Exercise 1: Defining Your Becoming Energy (3 steps)Name the energy (3-5 words)Describe what that energy looks likeAsk what that energy needsExercise 2: Visioning Your Possibility ClosetAnswer questions about colors, fabrics, silhouettes, categories, overall vibeComplete: "My possibility closet is a place where..."Exercise 3: The Gap AnalysisWhat's working? (5-10 pieces you love)What's missing? (specific gaps)What has biggest impact? (focus item)Exercise 4: Building IntentionallyDefine your criteria (non-negotiables)Create your becoming shopping list (specific, not general)Set a timeline (don't rush, find RIGHT pieces)Intentional Shopping GuideBefore, during, and after shopping protocols3 questions to ask every pieceWhat If You Can't Afford It?Shop your closet differentlyAlter what you haveThrift or swapSave intentionally ($10-20/month = 1 perfect piece in 6 months)EXERCISE 1: DEFINING YOUR BECOMING ENERGY Not job titles. Not weight goals. ENERGY. Step 1: Name the Energy Pick 3-5 words: Confident? Grounded? Powerful? Playful? Soft? Bold? Expressive? Free? Royal? Creative? Step 2: Describe What That Energy Looks Like "When I'm [energy word], I [action]." Examples:When I'm confident, I stand tall and speak clearlyWhen I'm grounded, I move slowly, breathe deeply, feel connectedWhen I'm powerful, I make decisions quickly, trust myself, lead with clarityStep 3: Ask What That Energy Needs "To support this energy, I need clothes that [blank]." Examples:To support my confidence, I need clothes that fit well, make me feel amazingTo support my groundedness, I need clothes that feel good on my skin, don't restrict meTo support my power, I need clothes that make me feel like a boss, have structureThis is your BECOMING ENERGY PROFILE. EXERCISE 2: VISIONING YOUR POSSIBILITY CLOSET Imagine tomorrow you open your closet. It's PERFECT. It supports who you are NOW and who you're BECOMING. Answer:Colors: What colors dominate? What colors make you feel like your becoming energy?Fabrics: What textures feel good on your skin?Silhouettes: What shapes/cuts make you feel like yourself?Categories: What's abundant? What's minimal?Overall Vibe: How does it FEEL when you open this closet?Complete: "My possibility closet is a place where [blank]." Nyomi's example: "My possibility closet is a place where every piece makes me feel like the goddess that I am. Where I can get dressed in 5 minutes because everything works. Where I'm surrounded by colors that make me feel powerful, fabrics that make me feel luxurious, and silhouettes that let me move freely. Where I open the doors and feel excited, not overwhelmed." EXERCISE 3: THE GAP ANALYSIS Step 1: What's Working? List 5-10 pieces you LOVE that make you feel like your becoming self. Step 2: What's Missing? Compare current closet to possibility vision. What specific gaps do you see? Examples:Missing: Powerful blazers that make me feel like a bossMissing: Flowy dresses in colors that support my goddess energyMissing: Comfortable pants that let me move freelyStep 3: What Has Biggest Impact? Which ONE piece will shift your closet from pressure to possibility? Circle that. That's your FOCUS. EXERCISE 4: BUILDING INTENTIONALLY Step 1: Define Your Criteria (Non-Negotiables) "I only bring pieces into my closet that:Make me feel [your becoming energy words]Support my actual life needsPass the feeling test"Step 2: Create Your Becoming Shopping List Be SPECIFIC. Not "I need tops" but "I need 2 tops in [color] that make me feel [energy] and work for [specific situation]." Step 3: Set a Timeline Give yourself time to find the RIGHT pieces. Not just ANY pieces. Examples:By June 1st, I will have found 1 powerful blazer that makes me feel like a bossBy July 1st, I will have 3 dresses in colors that support my goddess energyINTENTIONAL SHOPPING Before Shopping:Review your criteriaReview your becoming shopping listKnow EXACTLY what you're looking forWhen Shopping: Ask 3 questions:How does this make me feel?Does this support my becoming energy?Will I wear this in my actual life?If all 3 are YES → Consider it If ANY are NO → Walk away After Buying:Try it on with other pieces in closetConfirm it still feels goodIf YES → Keep. If NO → Return (no shame, no guilt)WHAT IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT?
Option 1: Shop Your Closet Differently With becoming energy in mind, go back through what you kept. Style differently. Pair differently. See with new eyes.
Option 2: Alter What You Have Can you tailor something to fit better? Dye it a different color? Transform it?
Option 3: Thrift or Swap Thrift stores, consignment shops, clothing swaps with friends.
Option 4: Save Intentionally Put aside $10-20/month. In 6 months = $60-120 for ONE perfect piece that makes you feel amazing. Building your possibility closet is not about MONEY. It's about INTENTION. YOUR COMMITMENT THIS WEEK I commit to:Defining my becoming energy (3-5 words)Writing my possibility closet visionIdentifying the gap (current vs. possibility)Creating my becoming shopping list (specific)Setting a timeline (when do I want first piece?)Committing to intentional building ONLYWHAT THIS CREATES
✨ A space that supports your growth
✨ A place of possibility, not pressure
✨ Mornings that are easy and joyful
✨ Confidence that comes from within
✨ Freedom to be yourself
✨ A tool for becoming who you're meant to be That's the shift. That's the power.

NYOMI'S REFLECTION "So much internal work I've been doing these past few weeks. Deep work. It's so much deeper. The best gift is that I'm able to get the clothing for me, for who I am NOW. Not who I was as a teenager. Not who I was creating. But who I AM now. Mind-blowing. It's so much deeper. It's more than just closet and clothes, my people."

CLOSING AFFIRMATION I build my possibility closet intentionally. Every piece supports who I am now and who I am becoming. I am clear in my vision. I am patient in the process. I am creating a space that serves my future. I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am intentional.

NEXT EPISODE Monday - Week 4: Unashamed Letting Go The final release, celebration, and commitment to maintaining your possibility closet.

CONNECT Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast | @TheRealNyomiBanks YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks DM Nyomi:Your becoming energy wordsYour possibility closet visionThe ONE gap you're prioritizingWATCH ON YOUTUBE The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube! Subscribe for video episodes and behind-the-scenes content. 🎥 YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks #ReclaimingYourCloset #PossibilityCloset #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #IntentionalBuilding #BecomingEnergy #QualityOverQuantity #DeepWork

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Your closet should not be a place of pressure—where you feel judged, not enough, or stuck. Your closet should be a place of POSSIBILITY—where you feel supported, free, and like YOU. This week, we're shifting from what you're RELEASING to what you're CREATING. From pressure to possibility. From past to present. From stuck to BECOMING.

THE PROOF: NYOMI'S STORY
 Last Wednesday morning before filming Action Wednesday, Nyomi went into her closet to get dressed. She pulled out a light blue outfit she loved when she had implants—but hadn't worn since her explant surgery in August (10 months ago). She did the feeling audit: "How does this make me feel?" Answer: Beautiful. Good. Like MYSELF. The healed me. The goddess me. The RECLAIMED me. Decision: This one can stay. What she did: WORE IT while filming the feeling audit episode. "I wasn't just TEACHING the feeling audit. I was WEARING the proof of it." The lesson: Not everything from your past has to go. But EVERYTHING has to pass the feeling test.

MEDITATION: VISIONING YOUR BECOMING

Today's meditation: See the next version of you. Not who you were, not who you think you should be, but who you're naturally BECOMING. Affirmations:I am becoming her/him/themI am stepping into that energy nowMy closet supports who I am now and who I am becomingI release pressure. I embrace possibility.THE SHIFT: PRESSURE VS. POSSIBILITY PRESSURE Feels Like:Overwhelmed by too many choicesGuilty about what you haven't wornAshamed about your bodyStuck in the past"Nothing works" / "Nothing to wear" even though closet is fullPOSSIBILITY Feels Like:Excited about your optionsConfident in your choicesSupported by your clothesConnected to yourselfFree to be who you are"Everything works" / "I have exactly what I need"Same closet. Different energy.
CONNECT Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast | @TheRealNyomiBanks YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks DM Nyomi: Who are you becoming? WATCH ON YOUTUBE The Season of Self Love is now on YouTube! Subscribe for video episodes. 🎥 YouTube: @TheSeasonofSelfLovewNyomiBanks #ReclaimingYourCloset #PressureToPossibility #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #WhoAmIBecoming #GoddessEnergy #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #YourClosetIsATool


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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Monday, we learned THE question: "How does this make me feel?" Today, we do the actual audit. Piece by piece. Item by item. We ask the question. We name the feeling. We release based on FEELING alone. Not logic. Not guilt. Not "should." Just feeling. This is Action Wednesday. This is the work.

 IN THIS EPISODE The Recap:The question isn't "Should I keep this?" but "How does this make me feel?"Mel Robbins: "If a piece makes you feel small, ashamed, or disconnected, it does not belong in your future."Today: Releasing based on FEELING, not logic, guilt, or should.EXERCISE 1: THE FEELING AUDIT (5 STEPS)
Step 1: Pick the section you inventoried last week (tops, pants, dresses, shoes)
 Step 2: Pull out each item one at a time. Put it on. Look in the mirror.
 Step 3: Ask OUT LOUD: "How does this make me feel?"
 Step 4: Name the SPECIFIC feeling:Confident or insecure?Grounded or disconnected?Beautiful or ashamed?Like yourself or like you're pretending?Step 5: Make the decision based on feeling:Feel good/confident/yourself → KEEP ITFeel small/ashamed/disconnected → RELEASE ITThat's it. Not "how much I spent." Not "will it fit someday." How does it make me FEEL?

 EXERCISE 2: WRITING THE FEELING RESPONSES Create two columns in your journal: Column 1 - KEEP (What Makes Me Feel Good):Item + Feeling (blue sweater = confident)Column 2 - RELEASE (What Makes Me Feel Bad):Item + Feeling + Why you kept it (white dress = uncomfortable = spent money on it)This shows you the PATTERN. What you've been tolerating. What you've been carrying.

 EXERCISE 3: THE SHOULD VS. FEEL CHECK For items you're struggling with:
 Q1: Am I keeping this because I SHOULD or because it FEELS GOOD?
 Q2: Who says I should? Is it MY rule or somebody else's?
 Q3: What would happen if I let this go? Answer: Nothing. You'd just have one less piece that makes you feel bad. That's a WIN.

THE RESISTANCE TESTS
 Mirror Test: Put it on. Do I feel like myself or like I'm performing? (Performing = Release)

One-Year Test: Have I worn this in the past year? (No = Release)

Today Test: Would I buy this exact item today, knowing what I know about myself NOW? (No = Release)

THE 5 COMMON SHOULD TRAPS
Trap 1: "But it's in perfect condition!" → Doesn't mean it serves YOU. Donate it.
 Trap 2: "But I spent money on it!" → That money is GONE already. Can't get it back by keeping something that makes you feel bad.
Trap 3: "But it's a classic/timeless!" → For WHO? If it doesn't feel good on YOU, it doesn't matter. Trap 4: "But everyone says it looks good on me!" → Great. Then THEY can wear it. YOU wear what makes YOU feel good.
Trap 5: "But I might need it for an event!" → When that event comes, you'll find something that makes you feel AMAZING, not something you settle for.

THE RELEASE RITUAL (3 STEPS)
 Step 1 - Acknowledge: "I kept this because I spent money / thought I should / someone gave it to me."
Step 2 - Thank: "Thank you for the lesson. Thank you for teaching me to honor my feelings."
Step 3 - Release with Love: Put in donation bag. Say: "I release this with love. May it serve someone who feels amazing in it."

WHAT IF MOST OF MY CLOSET DOESN'T FEEL GOOD?
 First: Breathe. That's good information. You've been carrying emotional weight. Now you get to release it.
 Second: You don't have to release it all at once. But you DO have to start. What to do:Keep only what makes you feel good (even if it's 5-10 pieces)Quality over quantityIdentify what's actually missingBuild intentionally moving forward (only bring in items that pass the feeling test)YOUR COMMITMENT THIS WEEK I commit to:Going through the section I inventoried last weekAsking "How does it make me feel?" for EACH itemNaming the specific feelingReleasing everything that makes me feel small, ashamed, or disconnectedKeeping ONLY what makes me feel grounded, confident, supportedDropping off donations within 48 hoursSay it out loud. Write it down. Make it real. WHAT THIS CREATES
✨ Your closet becomes a sanctuary—every option supports you
✨ Your mornings become easier—you're not fighting yourself
 ✨ Your confidence increases—you're wearing YOUR truth
✨ You learn to trust yourself and your feelings That's RECLAIMED. That's UNASHAMED. That's SELF-LOVE.

NYOMI'S REAL TALK
 "When I saw Mel's post, I had been cleaning out my closet yet again. My closet was STILL full. The coats fell down and I'm like, I have to do something different. At the end of this month, I'm getting a new closet. This is me unblocking something more. Opening up to receiving—growth, opportunity, wisdom, elevation, being UNSTUCK. That money I spent? It's gone already. I can't get it back by keeping something that makes me feel bad. It is more than just the clothing in the closet. It's so much more bigger than that."

CLOSING AFFIRMATION I trust my feelings. My feelings are my guide. I release what makes me feel small. I keep what makes me feel strong. I honor my truth without apology. I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am guided by feeling. ACCOUNTABILITY DM Nyomi on Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast Tell her:How many items you released based on feelingWhat you discovered about yourselfHow it feels to only keep what feels goodNEXT EPISODE Monday - Week 3: From Pressure to Possibility Transforming your closet into a space that supports who you're BECOMING.

CONNECT Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast | @TheRealNyomiBanks
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 Website: AskNyomi.com Credit: Inspired by Mel Robbins' wisdom about closets #ReclaimingYourCloset #ActionWednesday #TheFeelingAudit #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #ReleaseBasedOnFeeling #QualityOverQuantity #ReclaimedAndUnashamed

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What happens when you're 10 minutes into recording and realize something feels... off? Today's episode is raw and real. Nyomi stopped recording, went to her altar, pulled cards, and came back with THE distinction that changes everything. YOUR feelings about what serves YOUR life = YOUR truth. Trust them. OTHER people's feelings about YOUR choices ≠ YOUR truth. Don't take them personally. This is the ONE question that will transform your closet—and your life.

THE REAL STORY
Nyomi stopped recording 10 minutes in because the script said "Your feelings are your truth. Trust your feelings." But she thought: "Wait. We're taught feelings AREN'T truth. Feelings are emotions. That's where arguments come from." So she went to her altar, pulled 5 cards, and got THE answer: The distinction is WHOSE feelings. 

THE DISTINCTION (CRYSTAL CLEAR)
YOUR Feelings About YOUR Life = YOUR Truth When you ask: "How does THIS make ME feel?" When you're deciding: "Does THIS serve MY life?" → TRUST THESE FEELINGS. They're YOUR internal compass. OTHER People's Feelings About YOU ≠ YOUR Truth When THEY think you should keep something. When THEY have opinions about YOUR choices. → DON'T TAKE THESE PERSONALLY. That's about THEM, not YOU.

 EXAMPLES
IN YOUR CLOSET (Your feelings = Your truth): You put on a dress. Your body tenses. You feel uncomfortable. → "This doesn't serve me. Release it." TRUST THIS. 

SOMEONE'S OPINION (Their feelings ≠ Your truth): Friend says: "But you spent money on that! Keep it!" Your truth: It makes you uncomfortable. → Release it anyway. Don't take their opinion personally.

MEL ROBBINS' WISDOM
"If a piece makes you feel small, ashamed, or disconnected from yourself, it does not belong in your future." The question isn't "Should I keep this?" (logic, external expectations) The question is "How does this make ME feel?" (YOUR internal compass)

SHOULD VS. FEEL
"Should" = What others expect, what society says, external rules → Disconnects you from what serves YOU

 "Feel" = YOUR body's wisdom, YOUR heart's truth, YOUR alignment → Guides you to what serves YOUR becoming

YOUR BODY KNOWS
When something supports you: Body relaxes, shoulders drop, you breathe easier, you feel like YOURSELF When something doesn't serve you: Body tenses, you pull at fabric, you avoid mirrors, you feel like PERFORMING Your body's feedback = YOUR truth about what serves YOUR life

THE EXERCISE
 Step 1: Pick up each item
Step 2: Put it on or hold it up
Step 3: Ask: "How does this make ME feel?"
Step 4: Notice your body's response (relax or tense?)
 Step 5: Honor that feeling as YOUR truth Keep it if it makes you feel: good, grounded, confident, like yourself Release it if it makes you feel: small, ashamed, uncomfortable, disconnected

5 REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat am I keeping because I "should" instead of because it actually feels good?What makes me feel small, ashamed, or disconnected from myself?What makes me feel confident, grounded, and like MYSELF?How do I feel when I open my closet each morning?If I only kept clothes that made me feel good, what would I release?CLOSING AFFIRMATION
My feelings about MY life are MY truth.
I trust what serves ME.
I release what doesn't.
 I honor my body's wisdom.
 I follow my internal compass.
I let go of "should" and embrace "feel."
 I am aligned with MY becoming.
I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am ready.

THE BOTTOM LINE
 For YOUR closet/life: "How does this make ME feel?" → Trust this. It's YOUR truth. For OTHERS' opinions: "That's their feeling, not mine." → Don't take it personally. That's the distinction. That's the key.

NEXT EPISODE
Action Wednesday: The Feeling Audit - Going through your closet piece by piece doing a feeling check on each item. Bring your journal and your honesty.

CONNECT 
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NOTE FROM NYOMI
"I pray that you followed me all the way through this. I definitely had to stop ten minutes in and come back and redo it all over again." If you need extra clarity, the full detailed show notes are on the website. But here's the key: YOUR feelings about YOUR life = trust them. OTHER people's feelings about YOUR choices = don't take them personally. Season 5 = More real, more honest, more action.

 Let's do the work. Credit: Inspired by Mel Robbins' Instagram post about closets #ReclaimingYourCloset #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #YourFeelingsYourTruth #TheDistinction #ReclaimedAndUnashamed

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Monday, we talked about the map. Today, we draw the lines.

Today, we inventory. Today, we identify. Today, we begin the release.

 In this Action Wednesday, Nyomi gets REAL about her own closet journey—the 200+ wigs, the 30-year-old clothes, the drawer of expensive bras she gave away LAST WEEK, the family memorial t-shirts she released THIS MORNING, and the red carpet dresses she's finally ready to let go. This isn't theory.

This is Nyomi doing the work WITH you, in real time, sharing her own struggles and breakthroughs as she reclaims her closet.

This is Season 5. This is action. Let's do the work. IN THIS EPISODE The Recap: Three Types of Clothes
Type 1: Clothes that no longer fit your LIFE (not just body—your actual life, who you are, where you live, what you do, how you move)Type 2: Clothes from old chapters (the job you left, relationships that ended, versions you've outgrown)Type 3: Clothes for a version that never arrived (fantasy clothes, "someday" clothes, "when I'm that person" clothes)Nyomi's REAL Stories (Doing the Work in Real Time): The Background:
Cleans her closet at least 6 times a yearSTILL has clothes older than her 30-year-old oldest daughterHad over 200 wigs (now down to maybe 100-150)Used to buy clothes constantly when actively in the industry, going to events, seminarsNow back in production on mainstream projects—her production company doing amazing thingsSome clothes/wigs can now go to her production house to become charactersLast Week's Release:
A whole drawer of expensive, custom-made brasVictoria's Secret bras, bras specifically made for her old sizeHad breast implant surgery in August of last yearHas cleaned closet/drawers 3 times since AugustSTILL was holding onto TWO big drawers of bras she could no longer wearFinally bagged them and gave them away LAST WEEKThe Red Carpet Dresses:
Still has several red carpet dressesKnows she'll never fit back in them (not just size—doesn't have the body for them post-surgery)Expensive pieces she's been holding onto"But I spent so much money on this!"—finally ready to releaseThis Morning's Release:
Family memorial t-shirts from when family members passed awaySome with pictures faded from washingSome she wears sometimes, some she doesn'tHad them for YEARSSat at altar this morning and prayed about releasing themHas their obituaries and pictures displayed—that's memory enoughDoesn't need the garments with their pictures on them to rememberHer Mother's Closet:
"I wish I could go into my mother's closet and do it!"Her mother (she's her caregiver) has SO many old clothesBeing her caregiver has been "one" (laughs about it now)Can see the same patterns in her mother's closetThe Mel Robbins Post Timing:
Hit her at the EXACT right time last week while cleaning closetThought she was doing it right (cleans 6 times a year!)Realized: still holding blockage, still holding things with old energy and old storiesDivine timing: the expansion happening in her life NEEDS this release nowExercise 1: The Closet Inventory NYOMI WANTS YOU TO ACTUALLY DO THIS (not just think about it): Step 1: Pick ONE Section
One shelf, one rod, one drawerNot the whole closet—just ONE sectionMake it manageableStep 2: Pull Everything Out
Don't leave it in the closetPut it all out where you can see itEvery single item from that sectionStep 3: Sort Into Three Piles
PILE 1: Doesn't fit my life anymorePILE 2: From an old chapter I've outgrownPILE 3: For a version of me that never arrivedStep 4: Journal on Each Pile
For Pile 1: Why doesn't this fit my life anymore? What has changed?For Pile 2: What chapter was this from? What version of me wore this? Why am I holding onto that chapter?For Pile 3: What version of me was I trying to be? Why didn't that version arrive? What was I trying to prove? Who was I trying to become?Step 5: Make the Decision
Go through each pileKeep or release?Ask yourself: Does this support who I am NOW or who I'm BECOMING?If the answer is no → it goesStep 6: The Physical Release
Get donation bagsPut released items IN the bagsTie them upPut them in your carDrop them off within 48 HOURS (this is critical—don't let them sit!)The 4 Common Blocks & How to Overcome Them:

BLOCK 1: "But I spent so much money on this"
Nyomi's example: The red carpet dresses

The truth: Keeping it won't get your money back. The money is gone whether it's in the closet or at Goodwill. But at least at Goodwill, someone can use it.
Your response: "I honor the money I spent. And I release the guilt. Because someone else will love this piece."

BLOCK 2: "What if I need it someday?"
The truth: You won't. And if you do, you'll find something better that actually fits who you are at that time. Your response: "I trust that I will have what I need when I need it.

" BLOCK 3: "This reminds me of a good time"
Nyomi's example: The family memorial t-shirts she released this morning

The truth: That's beautiful. But memory lives in your heart, not in your closet. You don't need the physical object to remember. Your response: "I carry the memory with me in my heart. I don't need the object." Nyomi's story: "Yesterday, just this morning, I chose to release t-shirts that my family made when family members passed away. I've had them for years. Some with pictures faded from washing. I sat at my altar and prayed that I was going to release them. The thing is, I have a whole area with their obituaries and their pictures. That is memory enough instead of wearing a garment with their pictures on there

." BLOCK 4: "I'll fit into this again when I lose weight"
Nyomi says: "That was a big one for me. That was a big one for me."

The truth: First of all, you are beautiful and handsome enough as you are RIGHT NOW. But second, when you reach that goal—and Nyomi's going to tell you this—you're going to want something NEW. You're going to want new clothes to celebrate the new you, not the old clothes from years ago from the old chapter. Because when you finish the transformation to get that new body, you ain't going to want that old stuff with that old energy, with them old stories on that new reformed body. You're not going to want that.

 Your response: "I honor my body now. When I change, I'll celebrate with new pieces."

Your Commitment for This Week: Write this down. Say it out loud. Make it real:
Inventory ONE section of your closetSort into three typesJournal on the stories behind each pileMake the decision: keep or releasePhysically put items into donation bags and drop off within 48 hoursAccountability: Option 1: DM Nyomi on Instagram
@TheRealNyomiBanks (spelled N-Y-O-M-I)OR @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastTell her which section you inventoried or how many items you're releasingOption 2: Tell an accountability partner
Make it publicMake it realNEXT EPISODE Next Monday - Week 2: "How

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Your closet is not just clothes. It's a map of your past selves. Old identities. Old chapters. Old versions of you that you've outgrown. And if you want to reclaim your life, you have to reclaim your closet. In this May series kickoff, Nyomi shares the story of her 15-year-old coats in the Las Vegas desert, the Mel Robbins post that stopped her cold, and why she's teaching this AGAIN even though she already did an episode on this years ago. Because growth is a spiral, not a line. And sometimes the universe has to remind you: there's more work to do. This is Season 5. More intentional. More action. This month, we're reclaiming our closets—and our lives. IN THIS EPISODE The Divine Timing:
Nyomi was spring cleaning (AGAIN) while planning May content for Ask Nyomi's Love & Mental Health seriesMel Robbins' post about closets came across her timeline and STOPPED HER COLDShe KNEW this was the May series: "This was the message. This is what we're doing."The universe/God had other plans than what she originally plannedThe Story: 15-Year-Old Coats in the Desert:
Nyomi cleaning her closet (her "Achilles heel")Cleans it out several times a year, donates bags, yet it's STILL fullPulling out old garments from her design days, pieces that don't fit, haven't worn in foreverMultiple coats fall down—had them for OVER 15 YEARSLiving in Las Vegas (THE DESERT!) where she barely wears coats"Maybe I wore them once or twice, if that"Why kept them? Expensive, loved them once, represented a version of her that felt "fancy, put together, important"Looking at them now: felt NOTHING. They don't fit who she is. Just taking up space.The Honest Truth: She Taught This Before:
"I have to be real with y'all. I've taught this before."A year or two ago: episode called "Clearing Space to Receive: A Journey of Physical and Mental Liberation"Talked about clearing closet, clearing life, making spaceTHOUGHT she had done the workBut those 15-year-old coats? STILL THERE.When Mel's post appeared: "That was definitely God. That was definitely the universe reminding me: there's more work to do, Nyomi.""There's always another layer. Growth is a spiral, not a line."WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR ✨ Anyone who's cleaned their closet multiple times and it's STILL overwhelming ✨ People holding onto clothes from old chapters, old bodies, old versions ✨ Anyone who feels stuck when they open their closet ✨ Those ready to do the deeper work (not just organize—RECLAIM) ✨ People who resonate with "growth is a spiral, not a line" KEY TAKEAWAYS Divine Timing:
Mel Robbins' post appeared EXACTLY when Nyomi was spring cleaningThe universe/God redirected her May seriesSometimes the signs are that obviousCONNECT WITH NYOMI Personal IG: @TheRealNyomiBanks (spelled N-Y-O-M-I) Podcast IG: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast Website: AskNyomi.com Tell Nyomi: What old identity is hanging in YOUR closet?
2026 YEARLY THEME: RECLAIMED & UNASHAMED May 2026 Monthly Theme: Reclaiming Your Closet - Unashamed Letting Go Week 1: Your Closet is a Map of Your Past Selves ✨ SHARE YOUR REFLECTION After listening, journal on the 5 reflection questions and share your biggest takeaway on Instagram. Tag @TheRealNyomiBanks or @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast so Nyomi can celebrate your journey with you. What old identity is hanging in YOUR closet?




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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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Four hundred episodes. Three years. Thousands of lives changed. What started as a gift to herself for her 51st birthday—just four episodes in October 2023—became a daily podcast that has transformed thousands of lives.

Today, Nyomi celebrates Episode 400 and announces the biggest shift yet: Welcome to Season 5.

 From now on, it's primarily just Nyomi and you—real-time stories, practical exercises, lived teaching, and transformation. Occasional guests when intentional, but the focus is YOU doing the work, not just consuming content.

Plus: a major announcement about June 23rd. Something Nyomi's been planning for YEARS is finally launching. This is Season 5. More intentional. More action. The time is NOW.

IN THIS EPISODE The Journey to 400 Episodes:
Started as a 51st birthday gift to herself in October 2023 (originally just 4 episodes!)Sitting at her altar 2 episodes in and hearing: "Daily"The nervousness of being vulnerable on this show (different from 17+ years in radio/media)Format changes throughout the journey as we grow and transform400 conversations, stories, tears, breakthroughs, revelations, transformationsHonoring the Community:
Thousands of listeners who've been transformedMessages: "This podcast changed my life," "helped me leave," "gave me permission to heal"The ripple effect: when one person heals, everyone around them is affectedThis was never about numbers—it's about transformationHonoring the Guests:
The incredible voices: healers, teachers, coaches, therapists, survivors, leadersESPECIALLY Dr. Will Washington of Washington Wellness (cornerstone of this podcast)The altar moment in November/December: "If you want me to continue daily, send me some help"Dr. Will showing up when neededGratitude for every guest who shared their story, expertise, vulnerabilityWhat April Taught Nyomi (The Altar Confirmation):
April 2026: Paused weekly guests, just Nyomi and listenersShared real-time stories: green bathroom, 24 hours awake, production week, migraine altar momentWatched transformation happen through action, not just listeningRealized: THIS format (just us) is the healingWent to her altar for clarity: sat for mornings, asking, listening, waitingMessage was clear: It's time for a new season, new format, new missionSeason 5 Format Announcement:
Primarily solo episodes: Nyomi + listeners (no more weekly guests)Occasional guests ONLY when intentional (specific topics, needed expertise, important stories)Not the norm—intentional and rareMindset episodes: Real-time stories + teachingAction episodes: Practical work, exercises, tools, commitments togetherMonthly themes to guide focus and create momentumWhy the Solo Format:
"You don't need more information. You need TRANSFORMATION."You need someone to walk with you through the workYou need practical tools, permission, a guideNyomi's role: COACH (like basketball coach, track coach, dance coach)Accountability, tools, working together to perfect itSometimes guests dilute directness; sometimes you need clarity, not complexitySometimes you need someone to say: "I've been there. Here's how. Let's do it together."Season 5 Mission:
More intentional. More action.NO MORE "I'll wait until the time is right" → THE TIME IS NOWNO MORE consuming content without taking action → WE'RE DOING THE WORKNO MORE learning without living → WE'RE APPLYING THE LESSONSAbout implementation. About becoming who you're meant to be. Not someday. NOW.Nyomi's Childhood Dream:
Wanted to change the world, make the world betterTaking her assignment seriouslyAt 400 episodes, it's time to elevate to another levelNow we have to STOP TALKING about it and BE ABOUT ITJUNE 23RD LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT:
Something Nyomi's been working on and planning for YEARSEverything she's been building towardCulmination of her coaching work, self-love work, mission to help people transform from the inside out"It's going to change lives"More details coming soonIt's BIG. It's POWERFUL. It's FINALLY TIME.The Ripple Effect:
Everyone who listens and does the work → changesWhen they change → affects everyone around them (partner, kids, friends, coworkers, community)One person healing creates a rippleThat ripple spreadsWe're not just healing ourselves—we're creating a MOVEMENTWe're changing the world one transformed life at a timeInvitation to Season 5:
Show up. Do the work. Take action.DON'T JUST LISTEN to episodes → DO the exercisesDON'T JUST HEAR stories → APPLY the lessonsDON'T JUST CONSUME content → LIVE the transformationAre you ready? (Nyomi is!)What to Expect in Season 5:
More Mindset episodes (real-time stories + teaching)More Action episodes (practical work: exercises, tools, commitments)Occasional guest episodes (when someone's voice needs to be heard)Monthly themes (guide focus, create momentum)Deeper commitment to YOU (your healing, growth, transformation)The Season 5 Vision:
You wake up Monday morning → listen to Mindset episode → feel SEEN, UNDERSTOODYou sit down Wednesday with your journal → do Action exercises → ACTUALLY DO THE WORK (not just think about it, not just plan to, but TAKE THE STEPS)You share episodes with friends, family, community → watch the ripple effect spreadYou show up DIFFERENTLY in your life because you've been transformed by this work Connect with Nyomi:Personal IG: @TheRealNyomiBanks Podcast IG: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastAsk Nyomi: @AskNyomiElevate Me Self Discovery: @ElevateMe999Website: AskNyomi.comTell Nyomi: Are you ready for Season 5? #SeasonOfSelfLove #Season5 #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #TheTimeIsNow #PodcastMilestone #Transformation #MoreIntentionalMoreAction #DoTheWork #June23rd #RippleEffect

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What if rest isn't laziness? What if rest is expansion?
In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through practical exercises to create your rest practice, identify where you're doing too much vs. being enough, and take responsibility without judgment.
This is the work of unashamed expansion. Bring your journal and get ready to honor your body.
**In This Episode:**
- Exercise 1: Where is your body asking you to rest? (5 questions to identify signals you've been ignoring)
- Exercise 2: Doing too much vs. Being enough (balancing the DOING list with the BEING list)
- Exercise 3: Taking responsibility without judgment (reframing with the formula from the 6th card)
- Exercise 4: Creating your rest practice (ONE specific, timed, non-negotiable commitment)
- Addressing the guilt: "But I have so much to do..."
- The choice: Rest now on your terms, or rest later when your body forces you
- Real examples from Nyomi's life (altar time, saying no, lying down, pushing back deadlines)
- The 7-Day Rest Challenge
**The 4 Exercises:**
1. **Where is your body asking you to rest?** - Physical symptoms, when they started, what you're telling yourself, what your body is actually saying
2. **Doing vs. Being** - List everything you're doing, mark what drains you, identify where you need to BE more
3. **Taking responsibility without judgment** - "I take responsibility for [action], but I do not judge myself for [being human]"
4. **Your rest practice** - ONE specific form of rest, made specific and timed, with prepared responses to blocks

**Your Rest Practice Options:**
- Sleep (30 min earlier)
- Stillness (10 min silence)
- Movement (gentle stretching/walking)
- Saying No (decline one draining commitment)
- Support (ask for help with one thing)
- Boundaries (protect one hour for nothing)
**The Formula:**
"I take responsibility for [action/situation], but I do not judge myself for [being human]."
**Your Challenge:**
Do your rest practice every day for 7 days. Notice what shifts. Journal at the end: What did rest teach me about expansion?
**Share Your Practice:**
Instagram: Tag or DM @AskNyomi with "This week, my rest practice is..."
**Connect with Nyomi:**
- Website: AskNyomi.com
- Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
- Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays
** #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedExpansion #RestPractice #HonorYourBody #RestWithoutGuilt #TakeResponsibilityWithoutJudgment #RestIsMedicine


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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What if expansion doesn't always feel like moving forward? What if sometimes it feels like your body forcing you to stop? What if being "too much" means you're DOING too much and not BEING enough?

In this raw, honest Mindset Monday, Nyomi shares what happened this weekend—chronic migraines in rare form, the mental battle between her human side and her soul side, and the powerful Monday morning altar moment that changed everything.

Six cards fell out. A photo from years ago appeared. And every single message spoke directly to where she is RIGHT NOW.

This is about redefining expansion. About taking responsibility without judgment. About honoring your body when it asks you to rest. About recognizing that sometimes the discomfort IS the expansion.

 If you've ever felt like you can't afford to rest while everything is happening—this episode is for you.

 IN THIS EPISODE
The Migraine Weekend:
Chronic migraines in rare form—the kind of pain that makes you question everythingExpensive medication ($1000+ even with insurance) that doesn't even workSaturday morning: 6 hours of full gratitude, then knocked back down by unbearable painLying in bed thinking: "I can't afford to rest. I'm expanding. There's too much to do."Never once thinking: "Maybe the best medicine for me right now is to rest"The Battle: Human Side vs. Soul Side:
Human side screaming: "I can't afford to lay here. I'm getting everything I asked for."All weekend: sleeping on and off, body cleansing itself, head so heavyFighting the rest, fighting the stillness, fighting the pauseRest = falling behind / not being productive / missing opportunitiesThe story: "How can I afford to rest when my dreams are coming true?"Monday Morning Altar Moment:
"Let's start this week over"Shower, then altarLit candles, saged the room (golden rose room), saged bodyPrayed for guidance, strength, help with tongue, words to self, visions, stepsAsked: "Are there any messages for me today?"Six cards fell out of the deckThe Six Cards That Spoke:
Do Your Best Because You Love It - "Do your best and take action because you love it, not because you expect a reward. When you take action without expecting a reward, you enjoy every action and you can even receive greater rewards than you imagined."Sacral Chakra - Abundance - "I am worthy and I deserve an abundance of anything that I require. I watch my thoughts to ensure that I am honouring and respecting myself. I honour myself by knowing that I am worthy to receive. I am open to receive—now! I remind myself that it is a sign of strength to ask for help."Stay Present - New Dream - "Keep your attention on today, and stay in the present moment. This is the beginning of a new understanding. A new dream."Don't Take It Personally - "When you see other people as they are without taking it personally, you can never be hurt by what they say or do. Even if others lie to you, it is okay. They are lying to you because they are afraid you will discover that they are not perfect."Throat Chakra - Truthfulness - "I am truthful and honest with myself. I aim to overcome any fears about speaking my truth, and I speak in a loving and considerate way."Being Impeccable (THE KEY) - "Being impeccable, you take responsibility for your actions, but you do NOT judge or blame yourself for anything."The Photo:
A photo from years ago popped up while taking pictures of the cardsNyomi standing tall, full red head, fully in her powerShe was already living it. She was already expansive. She just didn't know it yet.The Chills & The Lesson:
Chills down her spine when she saw it all togetherThe universe was telling her what her human side didn't want to hearExpansion doesn't always look like MORE. Sometimes it looks like STOP.Sometimes expansion means your body forcing you to rest so you can receiveSometimes being "too much" means you're DOING too much and not BEING enoughWhat Unashamed Expansion Really Means:
We think expansion means:
Doing moreBeing visible everywhereSaying yes to everythingHustling harderNever stoppingAlways pushing forwardBut what if expansion also means:
Resting moreBeing selective about where you show upSaying no to protect your energyHonoring your limitsPausing when your body asks you toReceiving instead of always givingYou Already Carry Everything You Need:
That photo showed: she was already living it years agoI don't need to do more to prove my worthI don't need to hustle harder to deserve restI don't need to be productive every second to be valuableI already have everything I need. I just need to stop long enough to receive it.The Tension:
Expansion isn't always comfortableSometimes expansion hurtsSometimes it feels like pressure, like your body betraying you, like everything falling apartIn those moments, we judge ourselves, blame ourselvesBut what if the discomfort IS the expansion?What if the pain is your body saying: "Slow down. Integrate. Receive."What if rest IS the medicine? What if pausing IS the progress?This Week's Focus:
Honoring your body when it asks you to restTaking responsibility without judging yourselfRecognizing that expansion isn't always comfortableUnderstanding that sometimes you have to STOP to RECEIVETrusting that you already carry everything you need5 REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Question 1: Where is my body asking me to rest that I'm ignoring? Be honest. Where are you pushing through when you should be pausing? Where is your body saying "stop" and you're saying "not yet"?
Question 2: Where am I judging or blaming myself for being human? Where are you taking responsibility AND adding judgment? Where are you telling yourself you're falling behind or failing because you need rest, because you're tired, because you can't do it all?
Question 3: What does expansion look like when it's uncomfortable? When have you expanded in ways that didn't feel like progress? When has growth felt like being knocked down? When has rest been the medicine?
Question 4: What am I doing too much of, and what do I need to BE more of? Where are you DOING when you should be BEING? Where are you hustling when you should be receiving? Where are you proving when you should be resting?
Question 5: What do I already carry that I've been looking for outside myself? What are you seeking—peace, worth, validation, rest, abundance—that you already have within you? What are you chasing that's already here?

CLOSING AFFIRMATION
I am expanding even when it's uncomfortable.
I honor my body when it asks me to rest.
I take responsibility without judging myself.
I am worthy of receiving now.
I already carry everything I need.
I am unashamed of my expansion.
I am unashamed of being "too much."
I am reclaimed. I am unashamed. I am expanding.

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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When was the last time you did something just because it brought you joy? Not because it was productive. Not because it served a purpose. Just because it felt good.

 In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through The Joy Audit—practical exercises to identify where you're blocking joy, release guilt, practice both/and thinking, and add one joyful practice to your daily life. This is about reclaiming pleasure without justification. Bring your journal and get ready to add joy back in.

In This Episode:Exercise 1: The Joy Audit (5 questions to identify where joy is blocked)Exercise 2: The Guilt Release (reframing each guilt into truth)Exercise 3: The Both/And List (claiming all your dreams)Exercise 4: Choosing Your Joyful Practice (one daily practice for pure pleasure)Nyomi's real joyful practices (altar time, music on set, green bathroom, laughter, podcasting)Addressing resistance: "I don't have time" and "What if people judge me?"The 7-Day Joy ChallengeThe 5 Joy Audit Questions:What brings you joy that you've been apologizing for or minimizing?Where are you feeling guilty about feeling good?What dreams or callings have you been told you need to choose between?What joyful practices have you cut out because they seem "unproductive"?Who are you worried will judge you for pursuing your joy?The Guilt Release Formula: "I release the guilt about [thing]. The truth is [reframe]." Both/And Examples:I can have BOTH a successful career AND a fulfilling personal lifeI can have BOTH creative fulfillment AND financial stabilityI can have BOTH rest AND productivityYour Joyful Practice: "Every day this week, I will [specific joyful practice] at [specific time]." Examples of Joyful Practices:
 Dance to one song every morning, take a 10-minute bath, read fiction for 15 minutes, light a candle and journal, cook one beautiful meal, paint or create, sing, walk outside, watch the sunset, sit in silence with coffee, stretch, listen to music

The Challenge: Do your joyful practice every day for 7 days. Notice what shifts. Share Your Practice: Instagram: Tag or DM @AskNyomi with "This week, my joyful practice is..."

 Next Episode: Mindset Monday - Week 4: Unashamed Expansion (Being "Too Much" Boldly) Connect with Nyomi:Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysEpisode Hashtags: #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedJoy #JoyAudit #PleasureWithoutGuilt #JoyForJoysSake #AddJoy #DailyJoy

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What if you didn't have to choose between your dreams? What if you could pursue all of them—unapologetically? Fresh off a joy-filled production week, Nyomi shares the story of bringing back the original Chicago cast 10 years later, working 15-hour days fueled by gratitude, and almost getting lost in the "Hollywood set" mindset before being reminded of her other calling by Dr. Will's text. This is about having multiple dreams. Multiple callings. Multiple joys. And not apologizing for any of it. In This Episode:Full circle moments: Original cast returning after 10+ yearsThe Four Agreements booklet setting the tone on setWorking 15-hour days guided by joyTwo dreams running simultaneously: production + coachingDr. Will's Saturday text as a loving reminderAlmost getting lost in one dream and forgetting the otherThe tension: Which joy do I choose?Why your joy doesn't need justificationThe guilt we carry about feeling good"Making my dream a reality"—Nyomi's childhood mottoGratitude as the foundation of joyBoth/and, not either/or5 reflection questions on unashamed joyKey Takeaway: You don't have to choose between your dreams. It's not either/or. It's both/and. Your joy doesn't need justification. You get to have all of it—unapologetically.

Week 3 Focus: Unashamed Joy - Pleasure Without Guilt Reflection Questions:What brings me joy that I've been apologizing for?Where am I operating from either/or instead of both/and?What would my life look like if I pursued all my dreams unapologetically?What guilt am I carrying about my joy?What is one joyful practice I can add to my daily life this week?Connect with Nyomi:Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast(Tell me: What joy are you ready to stop apologizing for?)Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysNext Episode: Action Wednesday - The Joy Audit (identifying blocks + adding joyful practices) Episode Hashtags: #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #UnashamedJoy #JoyWithoutGuilt #PursueAllYourDreams #BothAnd #MakingDreamsReality #FullCircleMoments

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What if you removed just ONE phrase from your vocabulary this week? What if you spoke directly, clearly, unapologetically—just once?

In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through practical exercises to identify YOUR specific qualifiers, swap them for direct language, and commit to one conversation this week without softening your message.
This isn't theory. This is practice. Bring your journal and get ready to do the work.

In This Episode:**
- Exercise 1: Your Qualifier Inventory (4 categories: Apology, Uncertainty, Minimizing, Hedging)
- Exercise 2: The Swap - Before and After (5 common scenarios with direct alternatives)
- Exercise 3: Your Real-World Scenarios (practicing with YOUR actual conversations)
- Why removing qualifiers feels uncomfortable (and why to do it anyway)
- The One Conversation Challenge (your bold action for the week)
- Real examples from Nyomi's production week
- What success actually looks like (hint: it's not perfection)
**
The 4 Types of Qualifiers:**
1. **Apology Qualifiers:** "I'm sorry, but..." "Sorry to bother you..."
2. **Uncertainty Qualifiers:** "I might be wrong, but..." "This might be dumb, but..."
3. **Minimizing Qualifiers:** "Just wondering..." "It's just a thought..."
4. **Hedging Qualifiers:** "Kind of..." "Maybe..." "Perhaps..."
**Before and After Examples:**
- ❌ "Sorry to interrupt, but I was just wondering if maybe..."
- ✅ "I have a question about..."
- ❌ "This might be dumb, but what if we sort of tried..."
- ✅ "I have an idea. What if we [specific idea]?"
❌ "I'm so sorry, and I know you're busy, but maybe I can't make it?"- ✅ "I need to cancel tonight. Can we reschedule?"
**Your Bold Action:**
Choose ONE conversation this week. Have it without qualifiers. That's it.
**Prepare for it:**
1. Write the direct version
2. Practice it out loud
3. Take 3 deep breaths before
4. Speak directly during
5. Journal after
**Share Your Commitment:**
Instagram: Tag or DM @TheSeasonofSelfLovepodcast with "This week, I'm having [conversation] without qualifiers"

**Next Episode:** Mindset Monday - Week 3: Unashamed Joy (Pleasure Without Guilt)
**Connect with Nyomi:**
- Website: AskNyomi.com
- Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofselflovepodcast
- Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays
**Episode Hashtags:** #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedVoice #DirectCommunication #RemoveQualifiers #SpeakClearly #NoApologies #ConfidentCommunication

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

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Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 Nyomi has been awake for 24 hours getting production ready. She's exhausted. She could skip this episode. But instead, she shows up—because using your voice even when it's hard IS the lesson.

 In this raw, honest Mindset Monday, Nyomi shares how she learned to catch herself softening her voice with qualifiers like "I'm sorry, but..." and "This might be dumb, but..." She talks about creating a Four Agreements book for her production team, Joe Dispenza's quantum leap concept, and why your voice doesn't need to be softened to be valid. Week 2 is about Unashamed Voice—speaking without apologizing, without qualifying, without shrinking. This is growth.

In This Episode:
Why Nyomi is recording after 24 hours awake (the lesson IS showing up)Joe Dispenza's quantum leap: seeing your future self on stage instead of spiralingCreating a Four Agreements book for production (leadership through voice)The qualifiers we use to weaken our messageWhy we've been conditioned to soften (especially women, especially BIPOC)The difference between kind and soft (you can be both kind AND direct)What happens when you stop softening your voiceFuture self visualization: How does she speak?5 reflection questions to identify where and how you softenKey Takeaway: Your voice doesn't need to be softened to be valid. You can be kind AND direct. You can be compassionate AND clear. Stop apologizing for speaking.

 Week 2 Focus: Unashamed Voice - Speaking Without Apologizing Reflection Questions:
Where do I soften my voice the most?What am I afraid will happen if I don't soften my voice?What qualifiers do I use most often?Who is my future self, and how does she speak?What would I say differently today if I spoke without softening?Connect with Nyomi:
Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi (Tell me: What qualifier are you ready to let go of?)Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysNext Episode: Action Wednesday - Removing the Qualifiers (practical exercises) Episode Hashtags: #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #UnashamedVoice #SpeakWithoutSoftening #NoApologies #DirectCommunication #ImpeccabilityOfTheWord

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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You cleared the space. Now it's time to fill it. In this first-ever Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through the actual WORK of unashamed growth. No theory. No fluff. Just practical exercises, real examples, and one bold action you're taking THIS WEEK. This episode includes:Exercise 1: Mapping Your Space (identify where you have room now)Exercise 2: Naming What You Want to Grow (fill it intentionally)Exercise 3: Choosing Your One Bold Action (and actually doing it)Real examples from Nyomi's communityAccountability promptsWhat to do when resistance shows upBring: Journal, pen, and readiness to actually DO the work. In This Episode:Quick Monday recap (the green bathroom story!)3 guided exercises with writing time4 categories of space: Time, Energy, Physical Space, BandwidthHow to name what you want to growChoosing ONE bold, visible action for this weekAddressing shame, fear, and guilt when they show upReal examples: Sarah, Marcus, Jasmine, David, and NyomiAccountability: sharing your actionWhat to do if you're scared (spoiler: do it anyway)Your Bold Action Challenge: By next Monday, take ONE bold, visible action to claim your space. Make it specific. Make it timed. Make it happen. Share Your Action: Instagram: Tag or DM @AskNyomi with "This week, I'm claiming my space by..." Next Episode: Mindset Monday - Week 2: Unashamed Voice (Speaking Without Softening) Connect with Nyomi:Website: https://www.asknyomi.com/seasonofselfloveInstagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysEpisode Hashtags: #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedGrowth #ClaimYourSpace #TakeAction #BoldMoves #GrowthWork #ReclaimedAndUnashamed

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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"Have you seen any growth from me?"

This weekend, someone Nyomi loves asked her this five-word question—and shame almost kept her from answering honestly. In this powerful season premiere for April, Nyomi shares the story of choosing truth over comfort, the moment shame tried to creep in, and why she chose to speak her truth with compassion anyway. After a month of reclaiming boundaries in March, April is about what you do with the space those boundaries created. It's about growing boldly, visibly, and unapologetically—even when your growth doesn't look like what others expect.

 NEW FORMAT ALERT:

April is action month. Mindset Monday introduces the weekly theme. Action Wednesday (replacing Wisdom Wednesday) gives you the tools to implement it. No guests this month—just you, Nyomi, and the work of growing unapologetically.

IN THIS EPISODE The Weekend & The Altar Moment:Nyomi wakes up at her altar feeling heavy after a weekend of both amazing and life-altering events for loved onesEven in the hard moments, she saw the blessing, the growth, the opportunity hidden in difficultyThe heaviness wasn't about the weekend—it was about a conversation and a question she was afraid to answer honestlyThe Five-Word Question:"Have you seen any growth from me?"One honest question from someone she lovesThe moment she realized they might be measuring two different thingsThe Problem with Defining Growth:Some people think growth means: career advancement, buying a home, getting the promotion, checking boxes—external markers everyone can seeFor others (like Nyomi): growth means becoming a better you, finding who you are, self-love journey, not being limited by expectations or fearGrowth means healing, setting boundaries, showing up when it's hard, choosing yourselfThe Shame That Tried to Creep In:Shame whispered: "Don't say what you really think. Don't hurt their feelings. Just tell them what they want to hear."What if her definition of their growth isn't what they're looking for?What if she honors their internal journey but they think she's saying they haven't accomplished anything?Shame said: "Just shrink. Just make it easy. Just say yes and move on."The pause was long and loud—the quietest, loudest moment of the conversationThe Choice to Speak Truth with Compassion:"First, know that this is coming from love.""Yes, I've seen your growth. I've seen you become more aware. I've seen you set boundaries you wouldn't have set before. I've seen you ask for help when you used to suffer in silence. I've seen you show up for yourself. I've seen you healing."Then the critical insight: "The fact that you're sitting here asking me this question means you're aware that more growth is needed or warranted on your part. And that awareness? That's growth too."5 Lessons About Growth:Growth has no single definition - What looks like growth to you might not look like growth to someone else. You don't have to measure your growth by someone else's ruler. You don't have to apologize for growing in ways that don't fit the script.Shame will try to silence your truth about growth - Shame will tell you that your version of growth isn't "real" growth. Shame will make you apologize for growing slowly. But shame is a liar.Growth requires space - You can't grow in a space where you're constantly being drained, violated, dismissed, or shrunk. The boundaries you set in March created the space for April's growth.Asking for validation is growth - If you're asking "Am I growing?" that means you're aware, paying attention, not on autopilot. Asking is part of the process. Asking is growth.Unashamed growth means defining it for yourself and standing in it boldly - You don't have to shrink your definition of growth to make other people comfortable. You can grow quietly, internally, in ways only you can see. And it still counts.The Bathroom Story (Real-Life Example):Nyomi shares a perfect example of unashamed growth: redecorating her downstairs bathroomShe took down silver wallpaper, got green paint swatches three months ago, finally committedStarted second-guessing: "I think I'm doing too much"Her husband reminded her: "You be you. You've done so much work to be comfortable in your skin. When people walk into our home, they walk in one way, when they leave, they leave another way."The bathroom is part of her sanctuary, part of transformation, part of truthIt's a reflection of her—and being unashamed of that reflection is growth"It just happened to be the color green"Introducing: The Season of Growth (Unashamed)April theme: Unashamed GrowthAfter reclaiming boundaries in March, now it's time to say YES—to expansion, blooming, taking up space, becoming more of who you already areDoing this without shame, guilt, or making ourselves smallNEW FORMAT: Mindset Monday + Action WednesdayPause on Wisdom Wednesday guests for April (guests return in May)Mindset Monday: Introduces the weekly theme, shares story, teaches lesson, sets intentionAction Wednesday: Tools, exercises, challenges, practical implementation steps"Growth doesn't happen by thinking about it. Growth happens by doing."Week 1 Focus: Unashamed Space (Taking Up Room to Grow)A lot of us created boundaries in March—we said no, protected our peace, cleared spaceBut now that we have the space... we're afraid to fill itWe shrink, make ourselves small, apologize for needing space, feel guilty for having boundariesThis week: addressing fear of taking up space, shame around expansion, guilt around bloomingAction Wednesday preview: Identify where you have space now, name what you want to grow there, take one bold visible action to claim it5 Reflection Questions for the Week:How do I define growth for myself? (Not how parents/friends/society define it—how do YOU define it? What does it look like, feel like? What matters to you?)Where have I been ashamed of my growth because it doesn't look like what I "should" be doing? (Where have you apologized for growing slowly? Shrunk your progress? Dismissed your healing because it's not a promotion/house/relationship?)What space did my boundaries create in March? (Time? Energy? Emotional bandwidth? Physical space? Mental clarity? What opened up when you started saying no?)What am I afraid to fill that space with? (Be honest. What do you want to grow but you're scared to claim? What do you want to pursue but you're afraid people will judge? What do you want to expand into but you feel guilty about?)What would unashamed growth look like for me this month? (If you didn't care what anyone thought, how would you grow? If shame wasn't a factor, what would you pursue? If you were completely free, what would you bloom into?)EPISODE AFFIRMATION
I define my own growth.
 I honor my journey without apologizing.
I claim the space my boundaries created.
I bloom boldly, visibly, and unapologetically.
 I am unashamed of my season of growth.
 I am unashamed of taking up space.
I am unashamed of becoming more of who I already am.
 I am reclaimed.
I am unashamed. I am growing.

 APRIL 2026 THEME BREAKDOWN The Season of Growth: Unashamed
Week 1: Unashamed Space (Taking Up Room to Grow)Week 2: Unashamed Voice (Speaking Without Softening)Week 3: Unashamed Joy (Pleasure Without Guilt)Week 4:Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

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In this powerful final Mindset Monday of the month, Nyomi Banks closes out the Reclaiming Your Boundaries series with a heartfelt reflection on what it really means to choose yourself—without apology, without guilt, and without shrinking to keep others comfortable. This episode isn’t just a recap—it’s a celebration.

 Nyomi reminds you that boundaries aren’t walls meant to shut people out. They’re bridges that lead you back home to yourself. Throughout March, you didn’t just talk about boundaries—you practiced them in real time: boundaries with fear, shame, old patterns, people-pleasing, overworking, and even the internal voice that tries to keep you small. With grounding, truth-telling, and tenderness, Nyomi invites you to honor how far you’ve come and step into what’s next with clarity and confidence.

Inside this reflection episode, Nyomi revisits the key wisdom from March’s guest conversations—including somatic “yes/no” tools, leaving self-abandonment behind, saying no to shame, and choosing joy as a boundary against fear. She also shares her own lived lessons: setting boundaries with reactive language, navigating caregiving with intention, and learning that healing and living can happen at the same time.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:Why boundaries are bridges (not walls) and how they reconnect you to your truthThe real purpose of boundaries: peace, autonomy, self-respect, and protectionHow boundaries reveal who respects you—and who benefits from your lack of themWhat you learned about your voice, your energy, and your relationships this month5 journal prompts to help you integrate March and commit to your next 30 daysA closing affirmation to anchor your growth and celebrate your winsIf you’ve been learning to say “no” without guilt, stop explaining yourself, rest without apology, or finally take up space—this episode is your reminder: you are not the same person you were at the beginning of the month. You are stronger, clearer, and freer. And you’re just getting started.

 Keywords: reclaiming boundaries, March reflection, mindset Monday, self-love podcast, Nyomi Banks, people pleasing recovery, emotional boundaries, healing journey, self-trust, boundaries and guilt, boundaries and relationships, inner critic, caregiving boundaries, speaking life, impeccable words, personal growth, reclaimed and unashamed
March 2026 Episodes Mentioned:Michael Ostrolenk (March 4) - Somatic BoundariesTracy Smith (March 11) - People-Pleasing to Self-TrustRussell Van Brocklen (March 18) - Shame-Free LearningTerry Bean - Reclaimed & Unashamed Joy: Remembering the Magic WithinMindset Monday: Breaking Free from the Recovery BubbleMindset Monday: Impeccability of the WordConnect with Nyomi:Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi (Tell me: What boundary are you most proud of this month?)Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays

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#ReclaimingYourBoundaries #Boundaries #SelfLove #MindsetMonday #NyomiBanks #PeoplePleasing #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #HealingIntentionally #BoundariesAreBridges #SpeakLife #InnerCritic #SelfRespect

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Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
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## 🙏 CLOSING

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Love yourself first so you can love others well.

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What if joy is not something you find, but something you remember? What if even in the darkest, messiest moments of your life, you have an inner wizard—a part of you that can create magic, shift perspective, and choose how you show up?

 In this uplifting Wisdom Wednesday conversation, Nyomi sits down with Terry Bean—debut children's book author, life and executive coach, and someone who radiates love and possibility—to talk about reinvention, remembering your magic, and the power of believing that "everything is always working out for me."

Terry shares her journey of multiple reinventions, the story behind her children's book "Abracadabra," and how we can all access the inner wizard within us that creates beauty no matter what we're facing. IN THIS EPISODE Terry's Journey of Reinvention:
Living multiple lives and reinventing herself over and overNavigating uncertainty, loss, and heavy seasons while holding onto joyBuilding businesses, experiencing crashes, moving across the countryReturning to New York to care for her mother while launching her first bookThe Mantra That Changed Everything:
"Everything is always working out for me"How this belief system shapes reality and opens doorsThe power of trusting the journey even when things don't go as plannedWhy Friday's technical difficulties were actually perfect timingThe Inner Wizard & Rose-Colored Glasses:
We all have an inner wizard—a magical part of us that can shift perspectiveThe rose-colored glasses you think you lost? You're still wearing themJoy is not something external to find—it's something internal to rememberHow to access your magic even in dark momentsThe Birth of "Abracadabra" - A 14-Year Journey:
Conceived in 2010 during a challenging time in Terry's lifeThe story: A young girl named Dani runs from her parents' fighting, finds a branch by the lake, carves it into a wandHer reflection in the water becomes her sage, teaching her about the power withinFinally published in 2024 after years of waiting for the "right time"The Fiverr Miracle:
How Terry found her illustrator Junaid Adi on Fiverr for $53Being put off when a man showed up instead of the woman she expectedChoosing to give them a shot anyway—and the magic that followedJunaid's response: "It's the most inspirational child's book I've ever read... If I had this book before age 18, I wouldn't have gone through the crap I went through"Creating 15 illustrations in one month while crying and laughing togetherThe Vision for the Book:
Teaching children they have power within them to create beautiful livesHelping kids grow into kinder, more connected adultsThe ripple effect: One child at a time, one parent at a time, changing the worldThe 30-year vision: Kids finding the book again at age 30 to share with their own childrenTerry's Voice & Presence:
Frequently told she has "a voice for radio"The power of smooth, warm, grounding energyHow voiceover work and diverse experiences shaped her gift"What haven't you done?" - A resume of joy and diverse experiencesFoundation & Self-Love:
Why starting with self-love creates good human beingsTeaching children to trust themselves (without using the word "trust" yet)The importance of intimate relationship with self before teaching it to childrenNyomi's connection: Creating foundation for her three daughters and granddaughter
 WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR
 ✅ Anyone who's been through reinvention (or multiple reinventions)
 ✅ People navigating uncertainty or heavy seasons
 ✅ Anyone who's forgotten what magic and joy feel like
 ✅ Parents who want to teach their children about inner power 
 ✅ Teachers and educators looking for resources on self-trust and magic
 ✅ Anyone who needs permission to believe "everything is working out for me"
 ✅ People who've been told they're "too optimistic" or see the world through "rose-colored glasses" ✅ Anyone curious about the creative process and trusting divine timing

 ABOUT TERRY BEAN Terry Bean is a debut children's book author, life and executive coach, speaker, and someone who believes in magic, joy, and the power of reinvention. Her mantra—"Everything is always working out for me"—has guided her through multiple careers, cross-country moves, business crashes, and now, caregiving for her mother back in New York.

Her debut children's book, "Abracadabra," was conceived in 2010 and published in 2024. It tells the story of Dani, a young girl who discovers her inner power through her reflection in a lake. Terry's vision is to help children understand they have the power within them to create beautiful lives—and in turn, grow into kinder, more connected adults.

Terry has been told she has "a voice for radio" (and we agree!), and her warm, grounding presence is felt immediately. She's dabbled in voiceover work, built businesses, and lived many lives—all with joy, curiosity, and an unshakeable belief that everything is always working out. 

ABOUT "ABRACADABRA" - THE BOOK

The Story: Dani is running away from her parents who are fighting. She finds herself by a lake, sees her reflection in the water, and discovers a branch that she carves into a wand. Her reflection becomes her sage—her inner guide—teaching her about the power she carries within her through every stage of life.

The Illustrator: Junaid Adi (Jay), visual arts director of kidsbookart.com, created 15 beautiful illustrations in one month. He called it "the most inspirational child's book I've ever read." The Vision:Teach children they have power within themHelp them create beautiful lives from the inside outGrow kinder, more connected adultsChange the world one child at a timeComing Soon:Coloring book companionAvailable for purchase in a couple of weeksRESOURCES & CONNECT WITH TERRY Website: TerryBeanAuthor.comBook purchase links PURCHASE BOOK HEREColoring book informationUpdates and newsEmail: [email protected] What Terry Offers:"Abracadabra" children's bookColoring book companionLife and executive coachingSpeaking engagementsGuidance on reinvention, joy, and trusting the journey #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #WisdomWednesday #ReclaimedJoy #InnerWizard #Abracadabra #ChildrensBooks #Reinvention #EverythingIsWorkingOut #Magic #RoseColoredGlasses #TerryBean

CONNECT WITH NYOMIWebsite: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi 7 @TheSeasonofSelflovepodcastTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysREFLECTION QUESTIONS FROM THE EPISODE What are you reclaiming? Is it your joy? Your optimism? Your belief that everything is working out for you? What are you unashamed of? Your reinvention? Your hard days? Your messy but beautiful journey?

FINAL THOUGHT FROM NYOMI "Your magic matters. Your story matters. Your joy is your superpower. Keep choosing you. Keep choosing love. And keep remembering the magic within." TAKE ACTION THIS WEEKRemember your magic: Write down one moment when you shifted perspective and created something beautifulPre-order the book: Visit TerryBeanAuthor.com when purchase links go livePractice the mantra: "Everything is always working out for me"ShareJust Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

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## 🙏 CLOSING

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Love yourself first so you can love others well.

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Your word is a spell. A seed. A sword. A sanctuary. In this deeply personal Mindset Monday, Nyomi shares a powerful story about her mother (who has Alzheimer's dementia) and how choosing impeccable words in a triggering moment created heaven on earth instead of hell.

This episode is for anyone who's ever said something they regret, anyone carrying heavy emotional labor, and anyone ready to reclaim their power by cleaning up the way they speak—to themselves and to the people they love.

 In This Episode:Spring cleaning as a spiritual metaphorNyomi's real story: The conversation with her mother about dementiaWhat "impeccability of the word" actually means in everyday lifeTwo lanes of speech: words that destroy vs. words that createThe 3-Step Word Reset for triggering momentsSpecial message for caregivers and those holding emotional laborThe 24-Hour Impeccable Word ChallengeKey Takeaway: Your word can create the most beautiful dream, or your word can destroy everything around you. Impeccability of the word only creates beauty, love, and heaven on earth.

Resources:"The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz (mentioned in episode)Previous March episodes on Reclaiming Your BoundariesConnect with Nyomi:Website: AskNyomi.com/Instagram: @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #ImpeccabilityOfTheWord #FourAgreements #Caregiving #AlzheimersAwareness #WordsCreateReality #SpeakLife


The 24-Hour Challenge:No self-insultsNo future-doom statementsReplace "I can't" with "I'm learning to"Speak one intentional blessing over someoneShare Your Reclaiming: Tell us on Instagram: "One sentence I'm reclaiming this week is..."

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## 🙏 CLOSING

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Love yourself first so you can love others well.

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What if the voice you've been silencing your whole life is the very voice the world needs to hear? What if your "difference" isn't a deficit—but your superpower? In this powerful Wisdom Wednesday conversation, Nyomi sits down with Russell Van Brocklen—educator, advocate, and champion for shame-free learning—to talk about breaking cycles of shame, understanding how dyslexic brains work differently, and reclaiming your voice even when the world tried to silence you. Russell shares the neuroscience behind dyslexia (with actual brain scans!), practical tools parents can use to help their kids, his own journey from being told he was "lazy" to discovering he was "special," and why AI was literally made for dyslexic thinkers. This conversation is honest, educational, and deeply empowering—not just for people with dyslexia, but for anyone who's ever been made to feel like they weren't enough. IN THIS EPISODE The Neuroscience of Dyslexia:
How dyslexic brains work differently (back brain vs. front brain activity)Why traditional education struggles to support neurodivergent learnersThe simple solution: moving learning from the back brain to the front brain where dyslexic students have 2.5x more neural activityRussell's Journey:
Growing up being called "lazy" and struggling in schoolThe attorney who told him "you're not lazy, you're special" and changed his lifeHow he went from barely keeping up to dominating in graduate schoolFinding his calling in helping other dyslexic learnersPractical Tools for Parents & Educators:
Live demonstration: How Russell taught 10-year-old Sarah to improve her reading and writingThe importance of audiobooks matched to reading levelHow to identify a child's "specialty" and work with their strengthsWhy millionaire schools charge $75K/year for what Russell teaches parents to do themselvesBreaking the Shame Cycle:
How shame around learning differences keeps kids stuckThe power of understanding how your brain actually worksWhy dyslexic students often dominate once they get to graduate school or specialized tradesSuccess stories: The brilliant African-American attorney who processes at 500+ words per minute, Adam the boiler maker who solved problems in a day that took others a monthDyslexia & AI:
Why AI was "made for us" (dyslexic thinkers)How teaching "the craft of research" (context, problem, solution) makes dyslexic students AI expertsReal story: The client who went from hating AI to teaching his peers within weeksResources & Next Steps:
DyslexiaClasses.com - Download free report and schedule a free 30-minute consultationOnline coaching program launching on School platform ($147/month vs. $500-1000 with competitors)Weekly webinars with certified teacher Angela walking parents through the process step-by-stepPOWERFUL MOMENTS The Brain Scan Revelation: Russell shows actual brain scans comparing neurotypical brains to dyslexic brains, revealing why traditional education fails neurodivergent learners—and what actually works. The Attorney's Words: The moment an attorney told Russell "you're not lazy, you're special" and how it changed his entire trajectory. Live Teaching Demo: Russell walks through his actual teaching method, showing how he helps struggling readers improve dramatically in short periods of time. The Success Stories: From the attorney who processes information at chipmunk speed to dominate in court, to Adam the boiler maker who solved in a day what took others a month—proof that dyslexic brains are built for specialized excellence.
WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR
✅ Parents of children with dyslexia or learning differences
✅ Educators looking for shame-free, neuroscience-based approaches
 ✅ Adults with dyslexia who've been told they're "not enough"
✅ Anyone who's been made to feel like their learning style is wrong
✅ People interested in how AI supports neurodivergent thinkers
✅ Anyone who needs permission to stop apologizing for being different

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Russell's Website: DyslexiaClasses.com
Download free reportAnswer 3 questions to get personalized guidanceSchedule free 30-minute consultationOnline Coaching Program:
Launching on School platform (S-K-O-O-L.com)$147/month (vs. $500-1000 with competitors)Weekly 90-minute webinars with certified teacher AngelaStep-by-step support until you succeedBooks Referenced:
"Overcoming Dyslexia" by Dr. Sally Shaywitz (Yale) - The top book in the field with brain scans"The Craft of Research" - Teaches context, problem, solution framework (sold over 1 million copies)Who Russell Works With:
Elementary school children (like Sarah, 10 years old)High school students preparing for collegeCollege students and grad students working on PhD projectsAdults entering the workforceAnyone ages 9 to adult—"the older you are, the quicker you pick this up"CONNECT WITH RUSSELL Website: DyslexiaClasses.com
What Russell Offers:
Free 30-minute consultation to identify your child's specialtyHelp finding the right books and audiobooksExplanation of how their brain actually worksAffordable online coaching program with weekly supportWorks with all ages (children through PhD students)EPISODE HASHTAGS #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #WisdomWednesday #Dyslexia #ShameFree #LearningDifferences #Neurodivergent #FindYourVoice #YouAreEnough #DyslexiaAwareness #SpecializedExcellence

CONNECT WITH NYOMI
Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastOther Episodes This Month:Tracy Smith - From People-Pleasing to Self-Trust (March 11)Michael Ostrolenk - Somatic Boundaries (March 4)Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays 6pm pst

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Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What happens when fear keeps you in a holding pattern? In this deeply personal Mindset Monday, Nyomi opens up about her journey through the "recovery bubble"—waiting for test results, battling brain fog and migraines, fearing the worst, and ultimately choosing to reclaim her life even while healing continues. This raw, honest conversation is for anyone who's been waiting for perfect conditions before stepping back into their life. Spoiler: Life doesn't wait for us to be ready. In This Episode:Nyomi's personal story of health challenges and waiting for MRI/EEG resultsWhat the "recovery bubble" is and how to know if you're in itThe fear that kept her stuck and how she broke freeThe difference between healing rest and hiding5 ways to reclaim your life while still healingConnecting to March's "Reclaiming Your Boundaries" themeThe powerful question: Are you healing or are you hiding?Key Takeaway: Healing and living can happen at the same time. You don't have to wait for perfect health, perfect conditions, or perfect confidence to show up for your life. You can do the treatments AND do the work. Not either/or. Both/and. Resources:Previous March episodes: Tracy Smith (People-Pleasing to Self-Trust), Michael Ostrolenk (Somatic Boundaries)Upcoming: Russell Van Brocklen (Shame-Free Learning) - Wednesday, March 18Connect with Nyomi:Website: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomiTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysWant to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Want to Share Your Story? Join HereEpisode Hashtags: #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #RecoveryJourney #ChronicMigraine #BrainHealth #ChoosingLife #HealingAndLiving

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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What if saying “no” to others is the greatest act of saying “yes” to yourself? In this empowering Wisdom Wednesday episode of The Season of Self-Love Podcast, host Nyomi Banks welcomes author and storyteller Tracy Smith to explore the journey from chronic people-pleasing and self-abandonment to deep self-trust, authentic boundaries, and unapologetic self-worth.

Tracy shares the honest, relatable story behind her memoir, The Purpose of Getting Lost, and reveals how her solo travels and life transitions helped her rediscover her voice, needs, and value beyond the roles of mother, partner, and employee. Together, Nyomi and Tracy discuss the cost of always saying yes to others, the guilt and fear that keep women stuck in old patterns, and the profound freedom that comes from honoring your own boundaries with compassion.

In this episode, you’ll learn:How to recognize the signs of people-pleasing and self-abandonmentThe difference between boundaries set from fear and boundaries set from self-loveWhy boundaries are not walls, but acts of love and self-acceptancePractical daily practices to check in with your truth and give yourself permission to choose youHow to navigate guilt, family expectations, and the pressure to be “everything to everyone”Tips for reinventing yourself, honoring your needs, and finding belonging withinTracy and Nyomi offer actionable advice for anyone ready to take up space, stop apologizing, and reclaim their life—one boundary at a time. Whether you’re a caregiver, a mom, or simply tired of putting yourself last, this conversation gives you the tools and encouragement to say yes to yourself and live unashamed. Mentioned in this episode:The Purpose of Getting Lost by Tracy Smith – Amazon and tracysmithauthor.comTracy’s Substack: Tracy Smith PhD – reflections on self-discovery and choosing yourselfKeywords: boundaries, people-pleasing, self-trust, self-love, women’s empowerment, personal growth, Tracy Smith, Nyomi Banks, Season of Self-Love Podcast, guilt, self-acceptance, solo travel, memoir, life transitions, reclaiming your voice, practical boundaries, emotional wellness

Tags:
#Boundaries #SelfLove #PeoplePleasing #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #WomensEmpowerment #NyomiBanks #TracySmith #Podcast #Authenticity #Healing #LifeTransitions #SeasonOfSelfLove 

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"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 What if your body has been trying to tell you “no” for years, but you keep saying “yes”?
In this powerful Wisdom Wednesday episode of The Season of Self-Love Podcast, host Nyomi Banks and special guest Michael Ostrolenk—a renowned psychotherapist and somatic coach—dive deep into the wisdom of the body and how to reclaim your boundaries from the inside out.

This episode explores why the clearest boundaries don’t start in your mind, but in your gut, your heart, and your nervous system. Michael shares practical, body-based strategies for tuning into your real “yes” and “no,” stopping self-betrayal, and setting boundaries that actually stick. You’ll hear honest stories about overriding your body’s signals, how childhood conditioning shapes our ability to listen to ourselves, and why somatic awareness is the missing link for lasting self-trust.
Key Takeaways:
Why your body is wiser than your mind when it comes to boundariesHow to recognize and honor your body’s signals for “yes” and “no”The difference between boundaries from the mind vs. boundaries from the bodyHow to use simple somatic tools—like breathwork, grounding, and biofeedback—to reclaim your self-trustReal-life examples of boundary-setting in relationships, family, and caregivingAssignments and practical tips for developing somatic awareness and holding boundaries without guiltMichael also discusses the importance of self-care basics (sleep, nutrition, movement) for emotional resilience and boundary clarity, and offers guidance for highly sensitive people and empaths. Whether you struggle with saying “no,” feel guilt about putting yourself first, or want to deepen your mind-body connection, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom and compassionate encouragement. Mentioned in this episode:
Michael Ostrolenk’s somatic boundary work: michaelostrolenk.comFollow Michael on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Substack for more on somatics, relationships, and personal growthKeywords: somatic boundaries, body wisdom, self-trust, nervous system, gut intuition, trauma healing, emotional resilience, setting boundaries, self-love, Nyomi Banks, Michael Ostrolenk, Season of Self-Love Podcast, mind-body connection, high sensitivity, empaths, breathwork, grounding, relationship health, personal growth,

 Wisdom Wednesday Tags:
#SomaticTools #Boundaries #SelfLove #BodyWisdom #EmotionalHealth #Podcast #NyomiBanks #MichaelOstrolenk #PersonalGrowth #MindBody #SelfCare #EmpathSupport #Healing #WisdomWednesday 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

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**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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 In this inspiring Wisdom Wednesday episode of The Season of Self-Love Podcast, Nyomi Banks sits down with Nicholas Adkins, founder of the PinkSocks Life Movement and author of PinkSocks: How a Pair of Socks Became the Symbol of Love and Connection. Together, they dive deep into how showing up as your true self—and leading with love—can create ripples of empathy, inclusion, and joy that touch lives around the world. Nicholas shares the serendipitous origins of PinkSocks, a nonprofit that has gifted over 300,000 pairs of pink socks to inspire moments of connection and gratitude in more than 50 countries. Discover the power of intentional kindness, the magic of being seen, and the difference between connectivity and real human connection. Learn how PinkSocks partners with schools, nonprofits, and communities to amplify messages of empathy, anti-bullying, and belonging—and how you can join the movement. In this episode, you’ll learn:
The story behind the PinkSocks Life Movement and its impact worldwideHow authenticity and vulnerability are gifts that foster true connectionSimple daily practices for gratitude, patience, and leading with your heartWhy “it’s good to see you” can transform someone’s dayHow to amplify kindness and celebrate others in your communityNicholas also offers practical wisdom on finding gratitude in every season, embracing the present moment, and becoming a mirror for positive change. Whether you’re a caregiver, a changemaker, or simply someone longing for deeper connection, this episode will inspire you to drop your mask, shine unapologetically, and spread kindness—one pair of pink socks (or one authentic smile) at a time. Mentioned in this episode:
PinkSocks: How a Pair of Socks Became the Symbol of Love and Connection — PinkSocks.LifeTEDx Talk, nonprofit details, and ways to get involved at PinkSocks.Life

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support.

"Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.

If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.

Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast
visit theseasonofselflovecom for resources and our downloadable workbook.

Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3

Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.
This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."Just Be True ~ A Soul-Led Podcast

Just Be True is a podcast about spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and real...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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## 💬 CONNECT WITH ME

**Text or Voice Note:** Use the link below to send me a message or voice note directly through Buzzsprout. I read and listen to everything!

**Instagram:** @TheRealNyomiBanks | @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast

**Website:** theseasonofselflove.com

**YouTube:** Subscribe to @TheSeasonofSelfLove for video episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!

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## 🎯 ELEVATE ME: SELF-DISCOVERY APP

Ready to go deeper with guided support?

**Elevate Me: Self-Discovery** is an AI-powered coaching app with 4 transformation phases, guided meditations, body scans, journaling prompts, and personalized daily practices.

👉 **Learn more:**  studio.com/nyomi  

Join the mailing list: elevatemenyomi.com

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## 📋 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

All links, templates, exercises, and resources mentioned in this episode are available in the full show notes above.

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## 🙏 CLOSING

Be good to one another and yourselves, and always keep it sexy.

Love yourself first so you can love others well.

**Have a good one.** 💜

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