The Nichole Banks Podcast

122. It Aches in Places No One Sees

It Aches in Places No One SeesSome pain doesn’t announce itself. It doesn’t fall apart in public. It just… lingers.In this episode of The Nichole Banks Podcast, we talk about the quiet side of healing after divorce—the ache that shows up long after the paperwork is done and life is supposed to feel “fine.”Nichole shares personal reflections on emotional whiplash, the difference between loneliness and readiness, and a deeply relatable moment of running into someone who didn’t know about the divorce—and the ache that followed.If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does this still hurt?” This episode will help you understand why—and remind you that nothing about your healing is wrong.Healing doesn’t happen in leaps. It happens in layers.???? Mentioned in this episode: How to Navigate Heartache, Healing, and Love After DivorceYou’re not broken. You’re becoming.#HealingAfterDivorce #DivorceRecovery #WomensHealing #EmotionalHealing #LifeAfterDivorce #NicholeBanksPodcast

121. 6 Steps to Feeling Like Yourself Again After Divorce

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

120. Holiday Boundaries You’re Allowed to Set

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

119. The First Holiday Without Us

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

118. Did I Screw This Up?

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