Five years of silence. And then one day —
the door cracked back open. 💜
In Week 3 of Loved, Lost & Reclaimed, Nyomi Banks,
Dogg Pound Mike Mike and Dr. Will Washington are
joined by a very special returning guest — author,
inspirational speaker and seasoned Christian
Minister Krista Nicole, author of God's Divine
Plans for Marriage — for the most intimate and
personal conversation of the series.
Built around our listener's letter — five years
of voluntary celibacy, a libido that went quiet,
and the slow sacred return of desire — this
episode meets you exactly where you are in
your healing journey.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- What trauma actually does to your desire,
libido and emotional availability
- The difference between healing celibacy
and avoidance celibacy
- Falling in love vs. discovering love —
and how to recognize a counterfeit when
your heart is just opening again
- Rebuilding trust in your own judgment
after betrayal
- "Now I am much more grounded in my own
energy — which is going to better filter
out who comes into my reality"
- The spiritual lens on desire returning —
when God awakens love
CLOSING WISDOM:
- Krista Nicole: "God is going to use it.
It's not in vain. The desire isn't gone —
it's going to come back in the right timing
with the right person."
- Mike Mike: "You want peace over chaos.
Sit in peace and heal — before you know it
that person will walk in."
- Dr. Will: "Learn your patience, your
tolerance, your endurance. And the best way
to heal is to love other people — you learn
how good your heart really is in the process."
YOUR HOSTS:
Nyomi Banks — Da Goddess of Self Love
Dogg Pound Mike Mike
Dr. Will Washington — Washington Wellness Institute
SPECIAL GUEST:
Krista Nicole — Author, Inspirational Speaker
God's Divine Plans for Marriage: A Guide to
Understanding People as Wants, Needs & Desires
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and
godsdivineplansformarriage.com
Follow: @BOLD_KRISTA_NICOLE on all platforms
THIS MONTH WE ARE SUPPORTING TWO CAUSES:
💜 Love & Mental Health Campaign:
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OUR SPONSOR:
🔍 Social Catfish — protect your heart
before you open it:
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CONNECT:
Email: asknyomi@gmail.com
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"Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.
If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.
Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.Com
Until Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.
This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy"
ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAP
Host: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)
Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike Mike
Thank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community
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2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & Unashamed
Be good to one another and yourselves.
Always keep it sexy.
— Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love
