Love & Mental Health: Dating While Healing, Faith, and Finding Worth

In this powerful kickoff to Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap’s Love & Mental Health series for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Nyomi Banks dives deep into what it really means to date while managing mental health challenges. Inspired by a heartfelt letter from a 42-year-old disabled veteran, this LIVE episode explores vulnerability, disclosure, and self-worth in modern relationships—especially when anxiety, PTSD, depression, or trauma are part of your story. Joining Nyomi are an incredible panel of experts:🧠 Dr. Will Washington, resident therapist and clinical psychologist, brings raw insight into disclosure, therapy stigma, and emotional safety.🙏🏽 Krista Nicole, faith-based coach and trauma-informed educator, shares wisdom on healing through faith, reclaiming identity after heartbreak, and dating with divine discernment.🎤 Dog Pound Mike Mike delivers real-world perspectives on love, honesty, and the challenges of navigating relationships in the era of constant online influence. This episode balances the clinical, spiritual, and cultural realities of dating while healing. It's bold, transparent, and soul-stirring. 🧩 Topics Include:When (and how) to share your mental health story when datingThe difference between trauma bonding and authentic connectionWhy therapy should be seen as strength, not shameFaith-based healing after rejection and shameReal talk on self-love, soul ties, discernment, and spiritual alignmentWhat dating in 2025 really looks like—and how to guard your peace🧠💞 100% of proceeds from the Mind & Heart Collection go to Mental Health America. Support healing. Wear your truth. ➤ AskNyomi.com🙋🏽‍♀️ Listener Call-In Prompt: What’s something you wish more people understood about dating while managing anxiety or depression?Drop your thoughts in the comments or DM @AskNyomi on IG!🎧 Tune in every Thursday at 6 PM PST for real talk that bridges love, truth, and mental wellness. 📣 Hashtags for Optimization: #LoveAndMentalHealth #AskNyomiPodcast #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BlackTherapistsMatter #DatingWhileHealing #TherapyIsHealing #SelfLoveJourney #FaithAndHealing #ChristianDating #EmotionalHealth #TraumaHealing #DatingWithAnxiety #DepressionAndLove #MentalHealthInRelationships #HealingThroughFaith #RelationshipAdvice #PTSDRecovery #AskNyomiLive #LivePodcast #MindAndHeartCollection #MentalWellnessMatters Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-nyomi-bridging-the-gap-podcast--5343726/support."Thank you for joining me on Ask Nyomi: Bridging The Gap. Remember, your sexuality is sacred, your desires are valid, and honest conversations create deeper connections.If today's episode helped you see things differently, share it with someone who needs this conversation. And please rate and review the show.Follow me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @AskNyomi send your questions – this show exists because of YOU. Visit us at AskNyomi.ComUntil Thursday – stay curious, stay open, stay authentic.This is your girl Nyomi Banks. Keep bridging that gap." Always keep it Simply Sexy" ASK NYOMI: BRIDGING THE GAPHost: Nyomi Banks (Da Goddess of Self Love)Co-Host: Dog Pound Mike MikeThank you for tuning in! We appreciate you being part of the BTG community 📧 HAVE A QUESTION? Submit your questions, stories, and advice requests:Email: [email protected] line: Your question or topic 🌐 VISIT US ONLINE:Website: AskNyomi.comPersonality Quiz: Discover your coaching path 📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL:Instagram: @asknyomiFacebook:@asknyomiTwitter/X: @AskNyomiBTG 💻 EXPLORE MORE:Elevate Me: Self-Discovery App (Studio.com/nyomi)Talk To Me Tuesday: Listener Letters Podcast (Returns Fall 2026)The Season of Self Love: Monday Mindset & Wednesday Action (YouTube, Spotify, all platforms) 2026 THEME: "Reclaimed & UnashamedBe good to one another and yourselves.Always keep it sexy.— Nyomi Banks, Da Goddess of Self Love