New Dawn: Emerging from Grief and Divorce with Clarity (w/ Tajala Battle)

Send us Fan Mail “God often gives a word before He gives understanding, so the heart learns to listen before it learns to define.” In this episode with Tajala Battle-Lockhart, we explore what she calls her “re-season,” a deeply personal journey that began after the end of a 23-year marriage and unfolded through grief counseling, faith, reflection, and intentional stillness. Taj shares how releasing her mother’s ashes, shedding titles, and spending three years in sacred isolation helped her reset her life from the inside out to become who she was always meant to be. If you’ve ever found yourself at the end of a chapter you didn’t choose or felt called to start over without knowing how, this episode will remind you that your re-season can begin the moment you decide to make room for what’s next. Song of the week: Feeling Good by Nina Simone Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 01:25 – Introducing our guest, Tajala “Taj” Battle-Lockhart 03:03 – What is a re-season? 07:16 – Making room through letting go 10:25 – Words matter 13:06 – Key “re-words” on the healing journey 16:27 – The reveal: Daughter mirrors blind spots 18:17 – Learning self-reassurance 20:06 – The role of isolation in healing 22:32 – Pouring into others with more intention 25:10 – Relaunching “Phenomenal Young Women/Men” 28:32 – Start with honesty 31:03 – Ambushed by grief 33:31 – Protecting space, energy, and peace 36:01 – Our children are watching our healing 38:00 – Anchoring 42:00 – Connect with Tajala Battle Key Takeaways: “We have to be cautious of the words that we use, because it can be misleading, and somebody that we're trying to provide a message to can be fed incorrectly.” About Our Guest: Tajala “Taj” Battle-Lockhart, CHE, CSCC, is a Licensed REALTOR, Certified Hospitality Educator, College & Career Advisor, and award-winning Nonprofit Executive. With over 26 years of experience, she helps students, families, and professionals prepare for their future with confidence. Through her work in education, real estate, and community programs, Taj is committed to empowering people to grow, rebuild, and move forward. Connect with Tajala Battle: Web: https://www.tajconsultingevents.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/tajala.battle/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/tajconsultingevents/ 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! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Web: https://yournextchapter.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co The doors for the R&R Collective will reopen in 2026. Join the waitlist today! https://yournextchapter.myflodesk.com/u4ehbbody9 Support the show