Journey to the Self with Dr. Nichelle Bowes

In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman talks with Dr. Nichelle Bowes, a leadership coach, mental fitness expert, and speaker. After a life-changing bike accident, Dr. Bowes began helping high-achieving women, especially Black and Brown women, live with more purpose and joy.They explore the pressure many women feel to follow a checklist of life milestones—like getting the degree, the job, the marriage, the family—and how that path doesn’t always lead to happiness. Dr. Bowes shares a simple and powerful process to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and create a life that feels true and fulfilling.The episode also touches on the difference between therapy and coaching, and how they can work together to support your personal growth. As the founder of Chocolate Serenity, Dr. Bowes wraps up the episode with a mindful eating meditation that makes it easy to bring mindfulness into your daily life.If you’re feeling stuck or unfulfilled, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to rewrite the rules and choose yourself. Share this conversation with a friend and check out Dr. Bowes’s inspiring work and uplifting book.Referenced LinksDr. Nichelle Bowes’s Book: Sacred Serenity: Start Your Day With Mental Fitness and Empowermenthttps://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Serenity-Mental-Fitness-Empowerment/dp/B0DPR8S8HNFollow Dr. Nichelle Bowes on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/leadershipthatreaches/Chocolate SerenityWebsite: www.chocolateserenity.comInstagram: @chocolate.serenitySend us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...