What's Love Got to Do With It? Come With Me to Unpack my 28-year Marriage

Send us Fan MailLove is often presented as the answer to all challenges, but I've come to understand that it isn't always enough to sustain a relationship when the foundations aren't built on mutual respect, understanding, and healthy boundaries. It’s easy to give love, but true love—healthy, reciprocal love—requires more than just good intentions.In this solo episode, I share my journey from early crushes to a 28-year marriage and the lessons I’ve learned about love, commitment, and what it truly means to give and receive love. I reflect on the complexities of love and relationships, particularly those that span decades and experience both beauty and pain. Take a moment to listen, reflect, and perhaps even question what you believe about love. Let’s unpack this together.Song of the week: What's Love Got to Do With It by Tina TurnerKey Takeaways:"I thought I could love my ex into doing the right thing and becoming a better person but you can't love someone's brokenness away.""You can't allow your love for the other person to overshadow your love for yourself.""Love is one thing to write on cards, another to say, but a whole different thing to show."Join our CommunityJoin our community to be the first to hear about exciting announcements and opportunities to connect.About Your HostDr. 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!Connect with Dr. Nicole:Web: https://yournextchapter.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co Email: [email protected] 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. Support the show