In therapy, it's not uncommon for clients to lash out or become verbally aggressive towards their therapists. While this behavior can be challenging to deal with, it's essential to understand where it's coming from and how to respond in a healthy, constructive way.

Embracing difference as teacher. In this week's episode we explore themes of empathy, narcissism, poverty, wealth, understanding and anger. Nikki shares through her experiences with her grandmothers.

Exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of some of the emotions HSPs and survivors struggle the most with. Upping our emotional IQ's results in more self love, more self respect, and more peace.

We discuss a mindfulness visualization technique to let go of anger, frustration, fear, and hyper-vigilance through inviting acceptance and flow. Find freedom by confronting the expectation to control and accepting where you are, as you are.

We explore the pitfalls of hypervigilance & continued anger & outrage in advocacy, especially for people who are working to heal trauma & struggle to keep the body in a state of calm. To thrive as empaths we must understand how we react & take radical ownership over the state of our own mind-bodies. This year has shown me that the work of emotional boundaries & radical permission to do what's necessary to heal--even when it's unpopular--has never been more important.

This episode is my longest solo episode ever, so it's broken into 2 parts. I share my mental mindset tips that helped pull me out of the hole. I want people to know they have power to ward off depression, own who they are, find truths, & plow through to the other side. We can heal & get to emotional security, even if we feel beyond broken

The Bob Ross inspired episode is HERE! Wisdom from one of my favorite Wise Men, The Joy of Painting creator and PBS star, Bob Ross. I share what he meant to me as a child and how I'm channeling his grounded peace. I hope I do his memory justice with this episode. We dive deep into some of his favorite sayings and unpack the wisdom of 'no mistakes, just happy little accidents.' Light and love, Nikki

Importance of Self Talk as a powerful tool to address Suicidal Ideation and introduction to a technique I call 'Addressing the Gremlin.' Truth speaking in emotion, anger and grief work, and a heart centered meditation as self care.