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Loneliness is more common than many of us realize, especially during seasons of divorce, grief, caregiving, illness, and other major life transitions.
In this week’s solo episode, I talk about the growing epidemic of loneliness and the ways high-achieving women often unintentionally isolate themselves. Drawing from my own experiences, I share how pride, perfectionism, and the belief that we have to handle everything on our own can keep us from receiving the support we need.
Together, we explore the importance of community, the risks of doing life alone, and three practical steps to help you reconnect with others: acknowledge, ask, and allow. This episode is a reminder that you were never meant to carry life's burdens by yourself and that asking for help can be one of the most powerful things you do.
Song of the week: You Are Not Alone by Michael Jackson
Topics Covered:
00:00:00 – Episode snippet
00:01:15 – The epidemic of loneliness
00:03:45 – COVID and social isolation
00:06:18 – The strong woman trap
00:11:19 – We’re not meant to do life alone
00:13:19 – When loneliness is self-created
00:15:34 – The pride behind independence
00:16:29 – People are waiting to support you
00:20:06 – Acknowledge you need help
00:21:41 – Ask for what you need
00:24:13 – Allow others to help
00:26:06 – Join the R&R Collective
00:27:44 – Upcoming podcast anniversary event
Key Takeaways:
“The power to not be alone is in your hands.”
“You have to get comfortable letting people know that you need help.”
“There is no shame in needing help.”
"Take off the cape and allow people to help you."
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- This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.
About Your Host
Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!
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Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.
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