How We Cope

icole is joined by her cousin Jasmine for a heartfelt conversation about sensitivity, identity, and learning to see deep feeling as a strength rather than a weakness.Together, they reflect on growing up as “sensitive girls,” navigating comparison, culture, popularity, and the pressure to fit in — and how inner work helped them understand themselves more fully. The conversation explores what it means to be an empath, how to find people who truly see you, and why sometimes the most important part of healing is realizing you can’t bloom in bad soil.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt too sensitive, too emotional, or out of place — and is learning that those parts of themselves may actually be their greatest gifts.

Your tribe is truly your vibe. Nicole and Sara talk about the ways in which certain friendships can inhibit your growth, and cause you to stay “small.” In their discussions, they find that there are 4 types of friends that you may be best without.

Breakups can be one of the most painful and confusing experiences we go through. In this episode of the How We Cope Podcast, host Nicole sits down with returning guest Cole to talk openly about how to navigate the emotional aftermath of a breakup.They discuss why breakups can feel so overwhelming, how to process the loss of a relationship, and the mindset shifts that can help you move forward in a healthy way.Whether you're currently going through a breakup, helping a friend through one, or reflecting on past relationships, this episode offers honest insights and practical ways to cope, heal, and grow.

Do you think you’re dating a narcissist? Nicole and Talia dive into what narcissism is, how it manifests into relationships, and how to survive from the toxic relationship.

In this episode of How We Cope, therapists Nicole and Sara unpack what it’s like to live in a world that’s always chasing “what’s next.” Why is it so hard to pause and celebrate what we’ve already done? A grounded conversation about slowing down, noticing our wins, and redefining progress.

Is grief really love with nowhere to go or can we find it a home? Nicole and Deeba dive into their grief journeys and the ways in which they have been able to make meaning out of loss.

What does it really mean to be the black sheep—not just different, but deeply misaligned with the expectations of your family, culture, or community? In this episode of How We Cope, Nicole Nourian and Dr. Sarah explore the emotional burden of going against the status quo, from feeling misunderstood and isolated to being labeled “the problem” in family systems. They discuss identity, boundaries, guilt, and grief, as well as the concept of the identified patient—the one who carries the weight of change for everyone else. Ultimately, this conversation is about choosing authenticity over approval, finding community, and learning how to cope when living in alignment with your values comes at a cost.

Have you ever felt doubt or anger with the Creator? This is okay, and in fact Nicole encourages it. In honor of the holidays, Nicole talks about how we can hold an unconditional relationship with the God of our faith.

Welcome back to How We Cope podcast, dedicated to elevating your life. Today, we open up about the profound experience of grief, sharing personal insights into navigating the loss of a loved one. We discuss various ways of coping with grief , emphasizing the importance of understanding grief as a universal human experience, and explore pathways to healing after loss .

Nicole talks about the distinct similarities between love and hate, and how to become more indifferent towards someone who triggers us.

In the modern world, there are endless ways we are being told to heal. However, for so many of us, there seems to be missing pieces along that journey to why we haven’t been able to. Nicole sits down with Dr. Michelle Haloossim to talk about the root cause behind our sufferings, how Chinese medicine can be a tool for us to dive deeper and better, and the connection between the mind and body.

Has it ever felt like your insecurities and triggers are being governed by a much younger version of you? Many of us are still subconsciously making decisions that are made by our inner child. Nicole dives into the importance of creating a relationship with your inner child in order to change the habits that no longer serve you. The inner child is not one we must ever abandon, but one we must work to keep safe in our world as an adult.

What if all our pain, suffering, and heartbreak was a portal to our biggest blessing? Kabbalah teacher David Grundman gives us firsthand insight into the teachings of Kabbalah and how it can help transform our life.

There’s something everyone needs to feel before they get into a serious relationship, and it’s laid out all here in today’s episode. What to look for in your partner, how to hold boundaries with family and friends, and managing your priorities.

Nicole and her confidant Cole dive into the most common questions people have when it comes to dating. Hear a female and male perspective on dating for marriage, healthy relationships, ghosting, and the dos/don’ts.

Just when you think life couldn’t get worse…it gets worse. As the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. Yet, the sun will come up. Sometimes faster than we expect. Nicole dives into the grief of losing her sister and an important relationship, to finding her soulmate and getting engaged within 8 months. Thanks for listening!