Count on Me: The Healing Power of Friendship (w/ Dr. Suleika Michel)

Send us Fan Mail Life is filled with challenges, and sometimes we can't face them alone. We all need someone to lean on, especially when things get tough. Friendship is about showing up for each other in the most vulnerable moments, offering support, and being a steady presence when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode with my good friend and Soror, Dr. Suleika Michel, we will explore the importance of friendship and the deep connections that help us through challenging times. Together, we'll reflect on our decades-long friendship, share how Suleika supported me during my divorce journey, and explore what it truly means to be a good friend. Song of the week: Count on Me by Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans (Waiting to Exhale Soundtrack) Topics Covered: (00:00:00) Episode Snippet (00:00:15) Welcome to Your nEXt Chapter Podcast (00:01:03) Advertisement: This episode is sponsored by TfalandChi Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Toyin Falusi Nwafor empowers women through career transitions and wellness. Reach her at [email protected] and visit www.tfalandchi.com. (00:03:00) Who is Dr. Suleika Michel? (00:04:20) Count on me (00:12:18) How can I be a supportive friend? (00:16:06) Building a strong prayer life (00:25:53) Moment of laughter (00:31:03) Nicole’s Next Chapter (00:35:43) Take the next step (00:37:20) Connect with Dr. Suleika Michel Key Takeaways: "Quality in friendship is much more important than quantity." Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by TfalandChi Coaching and Consulting, LLC. Founder, Dr. Toyin Falusi Nwafor, is a career transitions and wellness coach who specializes in empowering women to excel as their true, authentic selves. Contact Dr. Toyin via email ([email protected]) and be sure to visit the website: www.tfalandchi.com. Make sure you tell her Dr. Nicole sent you! Join our Community Join our community to be the first to hear about exciting announcements and opportunities to connect. About Dr. Suleika Michel Dr. Suleika Just-Buddy Michel, a board-certified OB/GYN with 20 years of experience, is dedicated to educating females about their bodies. As the first African-American partner in her practice, she advocates for minimally invasive surgery and is a skilled DaVinci robotic surgeon. Connect with Dr. Suleika Web: https://www.drsuleikamichel.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsuleikamichel/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrSuleikaMichel/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/WiseTeenz-Faith-Based-Health-Education-Girls/dp/1644840413 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. A recovering perfectionist and the proverbial “strong friend”, Dr. Nicole experienced a transformational journey of healing by embracing vulnerability and discovering the power of her community. Rooted in her faith, Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Support the show