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Loving Me Before I Love You Podcast with Tammy Nicole and Friends
by Tammy Nicole
Loving Me Before I Love You is a podcast about Self-Love. We explore area in life that are impacted by self love. These areas can consist of but are not limited to: Career, Beauty, Mental Health and Relationships. It's about recognizing and embracing your own worth and value as a person before you can fully give and receive love from others. Each episode features interviews with experts and real people sharing their stories and offering advice on how to cultivate self-love along with career choices, mental health, beauty and healthy relationships. Whether you're on your healing journey or are completely healed and have mastered the art of loving yourself wholly , this podcast has something for everyone. Tune in to discover how loving yourself first can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.
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The Power of Saying No Without Explanation
Send us Fan MailSomewhere along the way, many of us were taught that “no” needs to be softened… explained… justified… made palatable for everybody else.But here’s the truth nobody likes to say out loud… Every time you over-explain your no, you are asking for permission to honor yourself.And that right there… is where we lose our power.In this deeply layered and eye-opening episode, I sit down with David Lea to unpack what it really means to say no without explanation and why that simple word carries so much weight… especially for men. This is also why women must also learn the power of the word "No"We explore the difference between a man’s no and a woman’s no, and how conditioning, trauma, and identity shape the way we show up in our boundaries. David brings a powerful masculine perspective rooted in trauma-informed polarity work, breaking down how our inability to say no is often tied to deeper emotional wounds… not just communication habits.This conversation is not surface-level. We get into the body… the nervous system… the patterns… the truth.Because saying no isn’t just about setting a boundary. It’s about reclaiming your voice… your safety… and your self-respect.In this episode, we talk about: • Why “no” feels so hard to say without guilt • The energetic difference between masculine and feminine boundaries • How trauma impacts your ability to choose yourself • Why over-explaining is a form of self-abandonment • How to begin standing in your no with clarity and confidenceIf you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when you meant no… If you’ve ever felt the need to explain yourself just to be understood… If you’ve ever questioned whether your needs were “too much”…This episode is going to meet you right where you are… and challenge you to rise.—Ready to stop explaining and start standing in your power?Join my coaching program where we do the real work of identity, boundaries, and self-trust. Apply here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleHave questions or want to be a guest on the show? Email: [email protected] in coaching? Email: [email protected]—Connect with David Lea: Website: https://www.daring-deeply.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_leacoaching/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@david_leacoaching TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daringdeeplycoaching YouTube: https://youtube.com/@daringdeeplycoaching—Because “no” is not rejection… It’s redirection back to yourself.
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Purpose, Provision & Presence
Send us Fan MailWhat does it truly mean for a man to lead, provide, and be fully present?In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, Coach Tammy Nicole sits down with life coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur FL Tha Lifecoach for a real conversation about the role of men in relationships, families, and the community. Together, they unpack the deeper meaning behind purpose, provision, and presence, and why all three matter when building healthy homes, healthy relationships, and emotionally safe environments.This episode goes beyond money and masculinity stereotypes. It explores emotional leadership, nervous system regulation, generational patterns, identity, healing, accountability, and the pressure many men silently carry while trying to show up for the people they love.FL Tha Lifecoach shares wisdom from over 20 years of experience helping people recognize unhealthy patterns, reconnect with their authentic selves, and break free from survival mode through his Dare2BU movement and 5R Framework: Recognize the Pattern. Regulate the Body. Receive the Revelation. Build the Rhythm. Put It on Repeat.As a husband of 27 years, father of three boys, former business owner, and coach, FL brings both lived experience and practical tools to a conversation our communities desperately need.This episode will challenge both men and women to rethink what true leadership, love, and emotional presence really look like.Connect with FL Tha Lifecoach: Instagram: FL Tha Lifecoach Instagram Website: FL Tha Lifecoach WebsiteIf this conversation spoke to you, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs it.Ready to stop surviving and finally come home to yourself? Join Coach Tammy Nicole’s coaching programs and resources here: Stan Store - Coach Tammy NicoleQuestions, podcast inquiries, or coaching opportunities: 📧 [email protected] 📧 [email protected]
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The Father Wound: Healing the Unspoken Hurt
Send us Fan MailSome wounds don’t bleed where people can see them… but they shape how you love, how you trust, and how you show up in every relationship.In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, we’re getting honest about the father wound… the unspoken hurt many carry but few know how to name.I’m joined by Jarratt DAMN, host of It's About DAMN Time, who brings raw truth, reflection, and real-time growth into this conversation. Together, we unpack how the absence, inconsistency, or emotional unavailability of a father can quietly shape identity, self-worth, and the way we navigate love.This isn’t about blame. This is about awareness. This is about healing what was never acknowledged.In this episode, we talk about: • How the father wound shows up in adulthood… especially in relationships • The emotional patterns you inherited but never questioned • What it looks like for men to do the inner work out loud • Releasing the need for validation from the very place that hurt you • Choosing healing, even when the apology never comesJarratt shares his journey as a father, a man, and someone committed to becoming better one truth at a time. His perspective will challenge you to stop running from the questions… and start asking the ones that actually set you free.Because healing isn’t about having all the answers… It’s about having the courage to face what you’ve been avoiding.Ready to stop carrying what was never yours? My Self-Love Reset Program is designed to help you rebuild your identity, set boundaries without guilt, and finally choose yourself with clarity, confidence, and courage. Join me here: https://stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay connected: Podcast & general questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] with Jarratt DAMN: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Its-About-D-A-M-N-Time-106843724936884 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ItsAboutDAMNTimePod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@DaWholeDamnShow Threads: https://www.threads.net/@itsaboutdamntimepodIf this episode speaks to you, don’t just sit with it… do something with it. Your healing is waiting on your honesty.
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Creating Boundaries as a Mom Without Guilt
Send us Fan MailLet’s tell the truth… A lot of moms aren’t struggling because they don’t love their children. They’re struggling because they don’t know how to love themselves without feeling guilty for it.In this episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, we’re getting into something that will either free you… or confront you: Creating Boundaries as a Mom Without Guilt.I’m joined by Shajuan Alexander, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, private practice owner, and founder of The Culture of Health, PLLC. She’s not just talking theory… she’s living this. As a mother, entrepreneur, and coach, Shajuan helps women expand beyond survival mode and step into lives that actually reflect who they are.And baby… this conversation is going to check you in the best way.Because somewhere along the line, many moms were taught: “If I say no, I’m selfish.” “If I choose me, I’m neglecting them.” “If I set boundaries, I’m a bad mother.”And that belief right there? That’s the very thing draining you.In this episode, we unpack: • Why guilt shows up the moment you try to set boundaries • The difference between being a present mom and an overextended one • How people-pleasing is quietly shaping your parenting • What it actually looks like to say no… and mean it • How to create boundaries that protect your peace without disconnecting from your children • The truth about modeling self-love for your kids through your actionsThis isn’t about doing less for your children… It’s about no longer abandoning yourself while doing everything for them.Because the version of you that’s burnt out, resentful, and overwhelmed… that’s not the legacy you’re trying to leave.🎙️ Loving Me Before I Love You is available on all streaming platforms 💌 Send your questions to: [email protected] 🎤 Want to be a guest? [email protected] with Shajuan: 📱 Instagram & TikTok: @ShajuanAlexander 🔗 stan.store/SAlexander/salexander_funnel_1101867💻 Ready to stop people-pleasing and start choosing you? Tap in here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleYou don’t need permission to take care of yourself… but if you’ve been waiting on it… this is it.
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Teaching Your Kids Self-Love by Example
Send us Fan MailWhat are your children really learning from you… not from what you say, but from how you live?In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Kamia Hayes, wife, mother of six, and founder of Capacity Liberation Group™, to unpack a truth many women avoid… you cannot teach self-love if you are constantly abandoning yourself.Kamia doesn’t just talk about motherhood, she lived the exhaustion of pouring into everyone else while running on empty. And one day, she saw it clearly… her children were watching her neglect herself in real time. That moment became her turning point.Because let’s be real… Your kids don’t learn self-worth from your words. They learn it from your boundaries. From your standards. From what you tolerate. From how you treat yourself when life gets hard.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to model self-love in front of your children, even when it feels uncomfortable, even when it requires change. We dive into:• The silent lessons children absorb from self-sacrificing mothers • Why “doing it all” is not the badge of honor we think it is • How to start choosing yourself without guilt • The connection between your identity and your parenting • What it looks like to break generational cycles in real timeThis is not about perfection. This is about awareness, ownership, and making a different choice… not just for you, but for the little eyes watching you.Kamia’s message is simple but life-changing… The greatest gift you can give your children is a mother who knows who she is.Connect with Kamia Hayes: Website: www.capacityliberated.com Instagram: Instagram – @kamiahayes TikTok: TikTok – @kamiahayes Facebook: Facebook – @kamiamhayesGrab her book: It’s Trash Day – www.itstrashdaybook.comFree Gift for Listeners: You Are Not Last – A reflection guide for the woman who keeps putting herself at the bottom of her own list Download here: bykamiahayes.kit.com/you-are-not-last—If this episode spoke to you, don’t just sit with it… do something with it. This is the work we do inside coaching. Learning how to choose yourself without losing yourself.Go to stan.store/iamtammynicole to start your journey.Want to be a guest or submit questions? [email protected] [email protected] as always… this is Loving Me Before I Love You… where we stop performing love, and we start becoming it.
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Releasing Mom Guilt & Prioritizing You
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the strongest woman in the room is silently carrying guilt she never talks about?In this raw and deeply personal solo episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, Coach Tammy Nicole opens up about the hidden weight of mom guilt from the perspective of a single mother who made the difficult decision to leave her marriage, while balancing motherhood, chronic illness, business, and the pressure to “be everything” for everyone.This conversation goes beyond the surface-level version of mom guilt and dives into the emotional reality many women quietly carry:✨ Feeling guilty for missing moments ✨ Feeling responsible for how life turned out for your children ✨ Struggling to prioritize yourself without shame ✨ Trying to heal while still showing up for everybody else ✨ Wondering if you’ve failed your children because life didn’t look the way you imaginedCoach Tammy Nicole also speaks directly to women who do not have children but still experience guilt around motherhood, nurturing, legacy, and identity.This episode is honest, healing, reflective, and full of the self-love truths women need to hear.Because motherhood should never require abandoning yourself.If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, your worth, and your power, join the coaching program designed to help women gain clarity, confidence, and courage to live unapologetically as themselves.✨ Coaching & Resources: Stan Store by Coach Tammy NicoleConnect with Coach Tammy Nicole: Instagram & TikTok: @coachtammynicoleQuestions or podcast inquiries: [email protected]#SelfLove #MomGuilt #SingleMomHealing #HealingJourney #MotherhoodUnfiltered #WomenHealingWomen #SelfWorth #IdentityHealing #LovingMeBeforeILoveYou
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Who Are You Outside of Motherhood?
Send us Fan MailThis one right here… this is for the woman who woke up one day and realized the house got quiet… and somewhere along the way, so did she.In this episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, we’re asking a question that hits deeper than most are ready to admit… Who are you outside of motherhood?I’m joined by returning guest Evelyn Smith, who you may remember from Season 1 when we unpacked self-love and career. But this time… life looks different. Evelyn is stepping into a new chapter as a recent empty nester, and baby… this conversation is real, raw, and necessary.Because let’s be honest… Motherhood can become your identity if you’re not careful. You give, you pour, you sacrifice… and then one day, your children no longer need you in the same way… and now you’re left asking… who am I now?We talk about: • The emotional shift of becoming an empty nester • Grieving the role while still being grateful for it • Rediscovering yourself beyond being “mom” • The fear, the freedom, and the identity crisis no one prepares you for • How to reconnect with the woman you were before… and the one you’re becoming nowThis episode is not about losing motherhood… it’s about expanding beyond it.Because you were always more than what you did for everybody else.If you’ve been feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure of who you are in this season… this conversation is your mirror and your permission slip.🎙️ Loving Me Before I Love You is available on all streaming platforms 💌 Send your questions to: [email protected] 🎤 Want to be a guest? [email protected] 💻 Ready to do the work? Coaching available here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleIt’s time to meet the version of you… that’s been waiting on you.
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Healing After Betrayal: How I Learned to Trust Again
Send us Fan MailSome betrayals don’t just break your heart… they break your identity.What do you do when the person you built a life with… the one you trusted for decades… becomes the very reason you have to find yourself all over again?In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Teras Smith, a businesswoman who opens up about experiencing betrayal through infidelity in her 24-year marriage. But this isn’t just a story about what was done to her… it’s about what she chose to do for herself after.Teras shares what it felt like to lose herself in the midst of loving someone else, how she navigated the pain, the confusion, and the rebuilding process, and the moment she realized her healing was no longer about the relationship… it was about her identity.This conversation is for the woman who is silently questioning herself… the one trying to make sense of the hurt… the one wondering if she’ll ever feel like herself again.Inside this episode, we talk about: • What betrayal really does to your self-worth and identity • The truth about losing yourself in long-term relationships • How to begin rebuilding trust… with yourself first • Finding clarity, confidence, and power after heartbreak • Why your healing is bigger than what happened to youTeras is using her voice and her story to bring awareness, strength, and confidence to women walking through betrayal… reminding you that what tried to break you can actually introduce you to the version of you you’ve been missing.If you’ve ever felt lost in love, this episode will help you find your way back home to yourself.🎧 Listen now on all podcast platforms 📩 Stay connected: [email protected] 💻 Ready to do your own healing work? Join me inside the Self-Love Reset: stan.store/iamtammynicole
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Family Wounds: Breaking Cycles Without Breaking Myself
Send us Fan MailThere comes a moment when you realize… the pain didn’t start with you, but the healing? That responsibility found your name.In this deeply honest and necessary conversation, I sit down with Jamiliah Zadravec, affectionately known as Jay, a faith-led soft life content creator who is redefining what healing really looks like. Not the performative kind. Not the “I’m over it” kind. But the kind that requires boundaries, truth, and choosing peace… even when it’s uncomfortable.Jay, the voice behind Jay’sSoftLife, shares her journey of navigating family wounds without losing herself in the process. With humor, wisdom, and a whole lot of honesty, she breaks down what it means to stop carrying what was never yours, to release guilt, and to understand that breaking cycles does not require you to break yourself.This episode is for the woman who is tired of being the strong one at her own expense. The one who’s ready to heal but refuses to keep bleeding for the sake of family loyalty.We talk about: • What family wounds really look like when you stop romanticizing them • Why boundaries feel like betrayal… but are actually self-respect • Letting go of guilt when you choose yourself • Healing without losing your softness • How faith and self-awareness can coexist in your healing journeyBecause let’s be real… Some of us weren’t raised, we were survived. And now you’re being called to do something different.Connect with Jay: Follow her journey and daily doses of truth + healing: Instagram / TikTok: @JaysSoftLifeStay Connected with Me: Questions you want answered on the show: [email protected] Interested in being a guest: [email protected] + Programs: stan.store/iamtammynicoleIf this episode spoke to you, don’t just sit with it… Move with it.Because healing isn’t just about understanding your story. It’s about deciding you’re no longer going to live trapped inside of it.
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The Science of Trauma & Healing
Send us Fan MailTrauma is a word we hear often, but many people don’t truly understand how deeply it lives in the body, the mind, and the choices we make every day.It shows up in our relationships. It shows up in our fears. It shows up in the way we protect ourselves from being hurt again.In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Alinda Quinn, founder of Synergy in Bloom, a trauma-informed coaching collaborative dedicated to helping survivors and coaches understand the deeper science behind trauma and healing.Alinda brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to this conversation. With certifications and extensive training in trauma coaching, crisis intervention, neurodivergence support, relationship abuse recovery, and creativity coaching, she has dedicated her life to helping others understand that trauma does not have to define the rest of their story.It’s personal.After navigating her own painful experiences, Alinda discovered that some of our deepest wounds can eventually become our greatest sources of strength. Her healing journey showed her that serving others was not just meaningful work. It became one of the most powerful paths to her own recovery.Through Synergy in Bloom, she now helps coaches and helpers become more trauma-informed while also teaching them how to care for themselves as they support others.Because one of the biggest truths in helping professions is this:You cannot pour healing into others while ignoring your own wounds.In this episode, we talk about:• What trauma actually does to the brain and body • Why unresolved trauma shows up in our everyday behaviors and relationships • The difference between coping and true healing • Why helpers, coaches, and leaders must prioritize their own healing • How turning pain into purpose can create ripple effects that impact countless livesThis conversation reminds us that healing isn’t about pretending the trauma didn’t happen.It’s about understanding it, processing it, and learning how to move forward with compassion for ourselves.Because when one person heals, the impact spreads further than they will ever know.Ready to Reclaim Your Voice, Worth, and Power?If you are a woman who looks strong on the outside but feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck internally, my 90-Day Reclaim Your Power Coaching Program was created for you.This experience is designed to help women rebuild their identity, release emotional wounds, and develop the confidence to walk in clarity and purpose.Inside the program we work through:• Self-identity and self-love • Breaking people-pleasing patterns • Setting boundaries without guilt • Releasing emotional baggage from the past • Developing confidence and clarity in who you areLearn more and apply here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay Connected With The ShowPodcast Host: Coach Tammy NicoleQuestions for the show: [email protected] in being a guest: [email protected] and resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleFollow Coach Tammy Nicole on social media: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn @CoachTammyNicoleIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who may be on their own healing journey. Because healing is not something we are meant to do alone. And sometimes the first step is simply understanding what happened to us in the first place.
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Unpacking My Baggage: What Healing Really Looks Like
Send us Fan MailHealing sounds beautiful when people talk about it.It sounds peaceful. It sounds empowering. It sounds like a destination.But the truth is… healing often begins with opening the emotional suitcase you’ve been dragging behind you for years and finally looking inside.And what you find in there isn’t always pretty.In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Siobhan Middleton, a woman who made the brave decision to begin unpacking the emotional weight she had been carrying after experiencing divorce and life transitions that forced her to face herself in a deeper way.Rather than pretending everything was fine, Siobhan chose to begin the real work of healing. Through her journey, she has also created a space for other women to do the same by launching a movement focused on helping women acknowledge their pain, process it, and rebuild their lives with intention.In this honest and heartfelt conversation, we talk about what healing actually looks like when the cameras are off and the applause is gone.In this episode we discuss:• The emotional weight many women carry after divorce and life changes • Why ignoring your pain only makes the baggage heavier • The courage it takes to begin unpacking your past • What healing truly looks like beyond the social media quotes • How sharing your story can become part of your restorationHealing isn’t about pretending the past didn’t happen.It’s about opening the suitcase, pulling everything out, deciding what still belongs in your life and what you’re finally ready to leave behind.Because the truth is, you can’t walk freely into your future while carrying baggage that no longer serves you.Ready to Reclaim Your Voice, Worth, and Power?If you’re a woman who appears strong in public but feels overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected in private, my 90-Day Reclaim Your Power Coaching Program was created for you.Inside this transformative experience we work through:• Rebuilding your identity • Releasing emotional baggage from the past • Setting boundaries without guilt • Developing confidence rooted in self-love • Learning how to show up fully as the woman you were designed to beLearn more and apply here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay Connected With The ShowPodcast Host: Coach Tammy NicoleQuestions for the show: [email protected] in being a guest on the podcast: [email protected] and resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleFollow Coach Tammy Nicole on social media: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn @CoachTammyNicoleIf this episode spoke to you, share it with another woman who may be carrying baggage she’s finally ready to unpack. Because healing doesn’t start when everything is perfect.It starts the moment you decide to open the suitcase.
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Send us Fan MailHave you ever walked into a room knowing you belong there, yet a quiet voice in your mind whispers, “What if they find out you’re not as good as they think?”That voice has a name.Imposter syndrome.And for many high-achieving women, especially women who carry multiple roles and responsibilities, it shows up at the exact moment they are supposed to be standing in their power.In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Dr. Sabryna Herring-Antwine, a licensed psychologist, speaker, and mental health professional who has dedicated her career to helping individuals understand their minds, challenge limiting beliefs, and step into the confidence they deserve.Dr. Sabryna brings both professional insight and real-life wisdom as we unpack why imposter syndrome shows up even in the most accomplished women and what it actually takes to move beyond it.Together we talk about:• What imposter syndrome really is and why so many successful women experience it • How self-doubt can quietly sabotage opportunities and growth • The difference between humility and shrinking yourself • How past experiences and conditioning shape our confidence • Practical ways to challenge the voice of doubt and reclaim your authorityThis conversation is a reminder that the problem is not that you are unqualified.The problem is that you have been taught to question your own brilliance.Ready to Reclaim Your Voice, Worth, and Power?If you’re a woman who appears successful on the outside but privately wrestles with self-doubt, boundaries, or identity, my 90-Day Reclaim Your Power Coaching Program was created with you in mind.Inside this transformative experience we focus on:• Rebuilding your self-identity • Setting healthy boundaries without guilt • Releasing people-pleasing patterns • Developing confidence rooted in self-love • Learning how to show up fully as the woman you were designed to beLearn more and apply here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay Connected With The ShowPodcast Host: Coach Tammy NicoleQuestions for the show: [email protected] in being a guest on the podcast: [email protected] and resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleFollow Coach Tammy Nicole on social media: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn @CoachTammyNicoleIf this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who needs the reminder that she doesn’t have to shrink to belong in the room she worked hard to enter.
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Becoming The Woman I said I Would Be
Send us Fan MailAt some point in every woman’s life, there comes a moment where she has to look in the mirror and ask herself a hard question. Am I actually becoming the woman I said I would be?Not the woman everyone else needed. Not the woman shaped by expectations, survival, or fear. But the woman she promised herself she would become.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nikkole Malone. She is a wife, mother, author, and the founder of Breaking Ground, a faith-based coaching program helping aspiring entrepreneurs move from fear to foundation.Nikkole shares her story of knowing deep down she was called for more, yet wrestling with doubt, hesitation, and the weight of stepping fully into her purpose. With nearly a decade of experience in sales and operations and a heart rooted in faith, she made the decision to stop waiting and start building with God.Through her work with Breaking Ground, Nikkole now helps faith-filled visionaries turn their God-given ideas into real businesses that create both impact and income. Her belief is simple but powerful. When faith meets strategy, vision becomes viable and legacy is built.In this episode we talk about:• The moment you realize you are no longer willing to stay the same • What it really takes to become the woman you said you would be • Moving from fear and hesitation into faith and action • Building a life and business aligned with purpose • Why becoming her requires letting go of who you used to beThis conversation is about identity, obedience, and the courage to step into the version of yourself that has been waiting for you all along.Because the truth is, becoming her isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment.Ready to reclaim your voice, worth, and power?If you are a woman who is successful on the outside but quietly struggling within, my 90-Day Reclaim Your Power Coaching Program was created for you.Inside this experience we work through identity, boundaries, self-forgiveness, and confidence so you can finally live the life you know you were designed to live.Learn more: stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay Connected with the ShowPodcast Host: Coach Tammy NicoleQuestions for the show: [email protected] in being a guest: [email protected]: stan.store/iamtammynicoleFollow Coach Tammy Nicole on social media: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn: @CoachTammyNicole
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I Finally Chose Me
Send us Fan MailThere comes a moment in life when the noise quiets down just enough for you to hear the truth you’ve been avoiding.Not the truth other people told you. Not the truth you performed for the world.But the truth that whispers, you’ve been abandoning yourself.In this deeply personal solo episode, I open up about what it really meant for me to finally choose me. Not in a selfish way. Not in a trendy social media kind of way. But in the real, uncomfortable, soul-searching kind of way that requires honesty, accountability, and courage.For years, I did what many women do. I showed up for everybody. I carried responsibilities. I fulfilled expectations. I played the roles that made everyone else comfortable. On the outside it looked like success, strength, and stability.But inside there was still a quiet question.Where am I in all of this?In this episode I walk you through the moment that realization hit me and what it looked like to stop performing life and start living it intentionally. We talk about what finding yourself actually means and why so many women struggle with it.Because finding you is not about getting your hair done, your nails done, or taking a vacation. Finding you means sitting with your thoughts. Listening to your own voice. Understanding what you feel, what you want, and what you’re no longer willing to tolerate.In this episode we explore:• Why so many women lose themselves in responsibility and routine • What it truly means to find yourself again • The uncomfortable process of hearing your own thoughts • Why choosing yourself requires letting go of the version of you that kept everyone else comfortable • How choosing yourself changes every relationship in your lifeChoosing yourself is not the end of the story.It’s the beginning of becoming the woman you were always meant to be.Work With Coach Tammy NicoleIf this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to stop surviving and start becoming, my 90-Day Reclaim Your Power Coaching Program was created for women who are ready to do the real work.This experience is designed for successful women, especially single mothers, who look strong in public but feel lost in private.Inside the program we focus on:• Rebuilding your self-identity • Setting boundaries without guilt • Releasing people-pleasing patterns • Forgiving yourself and others • Developing the confidence to walk in clarity and powerYou don’t have to keep figuring it out alone.Learn more and apply here: stan.store/iamtammynicoleStay Connected With The ShowQuestions for the podcast: [email protected] in being a guest: [email protected] and resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleFollow Coach Tammy Nicole: TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn @CoachTammyNicoleIf this episode spoke to you, share it with another woman who may be ready to finally choose herself too. Because the moment you choose you… everything in your life begins to change.
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The Science Of Self Worth
Send us Fan MailWhat if self-worth was not a vibe, not a quote, not a cute affirmation you post on Instagram… but something measurable, rewritable, and rooted in science?In this transformative episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Karlyn Benn, Licensed Professional Counselor, Liberation Strategist, Author, and Speaker with over 15 years of experience helping women build real self-worth from the inside out.Karlyn’s work did not begin in a textbook. It began in her own mirror.She knows what it feels like to believe you are not pretty enough, not smart enough, not thin enough, not enough. And instead of staying stuck in that narrative, she studied it. She challenged it. She rebuilt herself.Together, we unpack:• Why so many high-functioning women still struggle with feeling “not enough” • The psychology behind people-pleasing and perfectionism • How your inner critic is formed and how to retrain it • The difference between confidence and true self-worth • Practical strategies to prioritize yourself without guiltThis is not surface-level motivation. This is the science behind why you abandon yourself and how to stop.If you are tired of performing for approval… If you are exhausted from trying to earn love… If you are ready to silence that inner voice that says you are lacking…This episode will challenge you and free you at the same time.Because self-worth is not something you chase. It is something you cultivate.🎙 Stay connected with Loving Me Before I Love You:Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Send your listener questions to: [email protected] Interested in being a guest? Email: [email protected] Shop the merch and support the movement: stan.store/iamtammynicoleLet’s keep doing the inner work.
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Permission To Be You Unapologetically
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a woman stops shrinking? What changes when she decides she will no longer dilute her voice to make others comfortable?In this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, I sit down with Melissa Morehead, a fearless leader, U.S. Navy veteran, ordained minister, community advocate, and the unapologetic force behind Melissa Morehead, LLC. Known as the Fear Fighter Life Coach, Melissa is committed to helping women dismantle fear at its core and rewrite the narratives that have kept them stuck.We talk about what it truly means to give yourself permission. Permission to evolve. Permission to pivot. Permission to take up space without apology. Permission to outgrow versions of yourself that no longer fit.Melissa opens up about her journey from military service to ministry, from civic leadership to motherhood and grandmotherhood, and how each chapter strengthened her voice. From serving as a School Board Trustee to leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts at the state level, she reminds us that purpose is not about position. It is about impact.This conversation is for the woman who feels called but fears the criticism. For the woman who has been conditioned to play small. For the woman who is tired of asking for permission to be who she already is.If you have ever wrestled with fear, questioned your worth, or wondered whether you are too much, this episode will remind you that you were never too much. You were just becoming.Listen in. Lean in. And walk away ready to show up fully, boldly, and unapologetically.🎙 Stay connected with Loving Me Before I Love You:Follow and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Send your listener questions to: [email protected] Interested in being a guest? Email: [email protected] Shop the merch and support the movement: stan.store/iamtammynicoleLet’s keep the conversation going.
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My Glow Up Story: From Playing Small to Owning My Space
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, where growth isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about alignment.In this episode, I’m joined by Dominique Beeks, a new business owner navigating the uncomfortable but necessary journey of finding herself, using her voice, and owning her truth in rooms she once felt too small to enter. This is not a glow up story about perfection. It’s about permission.We talk about: • what playing small really looks like in adulthood • fear, self doubt, and the courage to be seen • identity shifts that come with entrepreneurship • learning to take up space without apology • choosing growth even when confidence feels shakyThis conversation is for the woman who knows she’s meant for more but hasn’t fully stepped into it yet. The one standing at the edge of her next level, wondering if she’s ready. Sis, readiness comes after obedience, not before it.Connect with our guest: Social Media: @dominiquebeeksIf today’s episode sparked something in you and you’re ready to step into your own becoming: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. Your glow up isn’t about being louder. It’s about finally standing where you belong.
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The Mirror Lies: Breaking Free From False Labels
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, the place where we challenge the stories we’ve been told about who we are and who we’re allowed to become.In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Maughan, Personal Brand and Messaging Strategist, for a powerful conversation about false labels, identity distortion, and the quiet ways women learn to shrink themselves to fit expectations in both life and business. This is about the mirror we’ve been handed versus the truth we’ve been avoiding.Melissa helps purpose driven women live and lead without compromise. Her work centers on helping women stop echoing what the world expects and start using their own voice to build visibility, authority, authentic connection, and meaningful growth. Because who you are matters more than what you do.In this episode, we explore: • how false labels form and why they stick • the danger of confusing perception with truth • identity erosion in life, leadership, and business • what it really means to be a voice, not an echo • breaking free from boxes that were never built for youThis episode is for the woman who’s tired of performing, tired of being misunderstood, and tired of trying to prove herself in rooms that never saw her clearly. If you’ve been ready to rewrite your narrative, this conversation will meet you at the mirror.Connect with our guest, Melissa Maughan: Instagram: https://instagram.com/themelissamaughn Facebook: https://facebook.com/themelissamaughn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themelissamaughn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themelissamaughn Email: [email protected]’s work includes the Compromise-Free Brand Method™, a done-for-you, one-on-one experience helping coaches and leaders clarify their message, build their brand, and show up confidently without shrinking or selling out.If today’s episode stirred something deeper and you’re ready to do the inner work: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. The mirror may lie, but your truth doesn’t. It’s time to choose it.
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That Ain’t Love, That’s Attachment
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, where we stop romanticizing survival bonds and start telling the truth about what love actually is.In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ibbie, licensed mental health therapist and social psychologist, widely known as The Attachment Doc. Dr. Ibbie specializes in attachment theory and relational trauma healing, helping individuals and couples understand the patterns that keep them stuck, anxious, avoidant, or emotionally starving in relationships that feel intense but unsafe.This conversation gets real about: • the difference between love and attachment • why chemistry is not compatibility • how childhood wounds wire adult relationships • anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns • what secure attachment actually looks like in real life • how to stop mistaking emotional intensity for loveIf you’ve ever stayed because it felt familiar, chased because it felt urgent, or tolerated because leaving felt unbearable, this episode will put language to what your nervous system has been screaming.Connect with our guest: Social Media: @dr.ibbiearoIf today’s episode cracked something open and you’re ready to heal intentionally: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. Attachment will keep you bonded to pain. Love will never ask you to abandon yourself.
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Loving Yourself First – The Ultimate Relationship The Males Perspective
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, where self love isn’t gendered, and accountability belongs to everyone in the room.In this episode, I’m joined by Louis “Louie V” Vick for a real conversation about self love from the male perspective. No fluff. No posturing. Just truth. Louie V blends professional presence with unfiltered real talk, the kind that challenges comfort zones and calls people higher without crossing lines. He says what most people think but don’t articulate, and he says it from lived experience.We get into: • what self love actually looks like for men • how unhealed men show up in relationships • why loving yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s necessary • accountability, emotional maturity, and growth • what women misunderstand about men and vice versaThis episode is for women who want healthier relationships and are open to understanding how men process identity, love, and responsibility. It’s also for men willing to look in the mirror and do the work instead of pointing fingers.Connect with our guest, Louie V: TikTok & Facebook: @thelouiev Instagram: @_thelouiev YouTube: @the_louievIf today’s conversation expanded your perspective and you’re ready to deepen your self love journey: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. The ultimate relationship starts with you. Anything built without that foundation will eventually collapse.
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Am I More Than My Titles
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, the space where we challenge the labels that keep us boxed in and exhausted.In this episode, I’m joined by transition coach Lena Wilson for a necessary conversation about identity, evolution, and the fear women feel when they begin to outgrow the titles that once defined them. Wife. Mother. Professional. Caregiver. Leader. Strong one. When your worth has been attached to what you do, who are you allowed to be when those titles shift or fall away?We unpack: • why women cling to titles even when they no longer fit • the grief and guilt that comes with identity transitions • how performance replaces presence • what it looks like to choose self definition over expectation • permission to evolve without explanationThis episode is for the woman standing at the edge of change, wondering if she’s allowed to want more without betraying who she’s been. If you’ve been feeling restless, unseen, or misaligned, this conversation will speak directly to you.Connect with our guest: Social Media: @coachlenawilsonIf today’s episode opens something up and you’re ready to go deeper: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. You are not your titles. You are the woman bold enough to become who you truly are.
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I Found Myself After Divorce/Motherhood/Burnout
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, where we stop glamorizing survival and start telling the truth about what it costs.In this episode, I sit down with Shat’e Hayes, a recent divorcee who opens up about the quiet unraveling that happens after motherhood, marriage, and burnout collide. This is not a story about starting over overnight. It’s about losing yourself in pieces and choosing, one breath at a time, to come back home.We talk about: • the grief that comes after the divorce papers are signed • burnout disguised as strength • the shame women carry for wanting more • what self discovery looks like when life doesn’t go as plannedThis conversation is for the woman who held everything together until she couldn’t. The one who kept showing up while falling apart in private. If you’ve ever wondered who you are after pouring yourself into everyone else, this episode will meet you right where you are.If this episode stirred something in you and you’re ready for support on your healing journey: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. Finding yourself isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you were before you learned to disappear.
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The Psychology of Identity: Why Do We Lose Ourselves In Roles
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, where we talk about the parts of you that get lost while you’re busy being everything for everyone else.In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Toussaint for a powerful conversation about identity, self-concept, and the psychological cost of living inside roles you were never meant to disappear into. Daughter. Mother. Partner. Professional. Strong one. The responsible one. The healer. Somewhere along the way, you stopped asking who you are outside of what you do.We unpack: • how roles slowly replace identity • why women are praised for self abandonment • the difference between responsibility and erasure • how early conditioning teaches us to perform instead of exist • practical ways to reconnect with the woman underneath the labelsThis episode is for the woman who looks successful on the outside but feels fragmented on the inside. The one who keeps showing up while quietly losing herself. If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I without my titles?” this conversation will sit with you long after it ends.If today’s episode opens something up and you’re ready to do the deeper work: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 coaching or purchase digital resources: stan.store/iamtammynicoleThis is Loving Me Before I Love You. You are not your roles. You are the woman who existed before them, and she deserves to come back home.
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Who Am I When Nobody's Watching
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Loving Me Before I Love You, the space where we peel back the layers and stop pretending for the sake of love. Today’s episode is not surface cute. This one asks that question we avoid when the world isn’t clapping, the lashes come off, and the mask is sitting on the bathroom counter: Who am I when no one sees me?I sat down with mental health expert Lenita Sanford, known across social media as @shanimentalhealth. Her platform ministers directly to the silent wounds of daddy issues, abandonment, and the impact those early patterns have on how we choose men, how we show up in love, and whether we ever truly feel worthy of healthy relationships.Together, we unwrap: • the identity we perform vs the identity we protect • how father wounds shape the self-concept we carry into adulthood • why love feels safer in fantasy than reality • steps to break the cycle of pleasing, pretending, and performing • what accountability looks like when healing becomes real workThis conversation will pull something out of you. No sugarcoating. If you’re tired of shrinking, tired of being strong, tired of being loyal to pain, this episode will invite you to see the version of yourself that deserves better.Connect with our guest: Website: lenitasanford.mysamcart.com Social: @shanimentalhealthIf today’s dialogue stirred something in you and you want support on your self love journey: Questions: [email protected] Coaching inquiries: [email protected] To sign up for 1:1 sessions or purchase digital products: stan.store/iamtammynicoleSis, listen closely. Who you are when nobody’s watching is who you’re becoming. And she deserves to be seen.
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"A Letter to My Future Self: A Self-Love Exercise"
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Coach Tammy Nicole takes you behind the scenes of a moment that didn’t go as planned and became exactly what it needed to be. What started as an idea to bring her daughter on the podcast and teach her how to write a letter to herself turned into a powerful solo reflection and an open, honest exercise in self-love.This episode walks you through how to write a real letter to yourself. Not the polished kind, but the kind that reflects your past without shame, respects your present without denial, and reaches for your future with intention. Coach Tammy opens the door to the things we often avoid. The desires we don’t say out loud. The parts of ourselves we’re unhappy with. The short-comings we’ve learned to excuse. And the growth we keep saying we want but haven’t fully committed to yet.You’ll hear two letters read aloud. One written for every woman listening. And one written from a mother to her daughter, rooted in love, protection, and generational healing.This episode is an invitation to slow down, tell yourself the truth, and choose yourself on purpose.If you’re ready to stop surviving and start showing up for yourself differently, this one is for you.Connect with Coach Tammy Nicole: Website: stan.store/iamtammynicole Email: [email protected] loving yourself isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.
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"Self-Love During the Holidays: Giving Yourself Grace"
Send us Fan MailHi, my name is Coach Tammy Nicole. I help women reclaim their voice, their worth, and their power so they can stand in clarity, confidence, and courage.In this solo episode, we talk about the emotional rollercoaster the holidays tend to bring. Everybody looks happy on Instagram, everybody looks surrounded by love, and yet so many of us feel overwhelmed, exhausted, lonely, or guilty for needing space. I’m calling you gently and directly sis. This season is not about performing perfection for other people. It is about honoring your capacity, protecting your peace, and giving yourself permission to simply be human.We unpack why the holidays trigger old wounds, why women overgive during this season, and how to create emotional boundaries that keep you whole. You’ll learn simple ways to practice self-grace, reduce unrealistic expectations, and prioritize your mental and emotional wellness without apology.You deserve softness. You deserve rest. You deserve a holiday that also considers your heart.If anything in this episode touched you, reach out. Let’s walk this journey together. • Visit: stan.store/iamtammynicole • Email questions or coaching inquiries: [email protected] in, take a breath, and come home to yourself this holiday season.
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"Releasing the Weight of the Year"
Send us Fan MailSis, this episode is a deep exhale you didn’t even realize you were holding.As the year winds down, we’re stepping into a sacred conversation about letting go of everything you tried to carry on your own. The disappointments you never said out loud. The responsibilities that drained you. The patterns you outgrew. The people you kept trying to save. The weight that was never yours to hold in the first place.In “Releasing the Weight of the Year,” I’m joined again by the incredible Adn Spencer, a returning guest whose wisdom feels like a warm blanket and a cold splash of truth all at once. Together, we peel back the emotional, mental, and spiritual heaviness women collect throughout the year and talk about how to finally put it down.We’re breaking down why we cling to old hurts, how fear keeps us tied to cycles, and what it really means to release without guilt. And most importantly, we’re walking you through the mindset shifts and heart shifts that make space for peace, clarity, and joy as you step into a new season.This episode is reflective, healing, and confronting in all the right ways. If you're ready to breathe again… this is your moment.And sis, if this conversation speaks to you, know that you don’t have to do the healing work alone. You can connect with me, Coach Tammy Nicole, across all platforms at @coachtammynicole for daily encouragement, self-love teachings, and community.You can also dive deeper through my books and programs designed to help women reclaim their voice, their worth, and their power:• “Me, Myself, and Love” – The Solo Dating Journal A guided journey to rediscover who you are and what you truly desire. Available on Amazon.• The Self-Love Reset Program An 8-week transformative experience for women determined to unlearn survival mode and step into clarity, confidence, and courage.• From People-Pleasing to Peace Masterclass A powerful session for the woman tired of shrinking herself to keep the peace. Learn how to choose you without apology.If today’s episode awakened something in you, explore these tools, join the programs, lean into the support, and step into the woman you said you would [email protected]@iamtammynicole.comTune in, breathe deep, and let’s release what’s been holding you… so you can rise into what’s calling you.
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"Gratitude Journals: Documenting Your Blessings"
Send us Fan MailIn this heart-centered episode, Tammy Nicole sits down with Atlanta businesswoman and Confessions Show CEO, Princess Banks, to explore the transformative power of gratitude journaling. Together, they discuss how intentionally documenting your blessings can shift your mindset, increase emotional awareness, and attract more peace and joy into your life.Princess opens up about how gratitude has shaped both her personal growth and her success as a businesswoman. She shares practical tips for starting and maintaining a gratitude journal, finding beauty in everyday moments, and using reflection as a tool for empowerment and healing.Whether you’re new to journaling or looking to reignite your gratitude practice, this episode reminds you that even in life’s challenges, there’s always something to be thankful for. 🌸💬 Have a question for the show? Email us at [email protected] 💪 Ready to reclaim your power and start your self-love journey? Connect with us at [email protected]#Gratitude #SelfLoveJourney #TammyNicoleSpeaks #LovingMeBeforeILoveYou #MindsetMatters #HealingThroughGratitude #PodcastEpisode #WomenInBusiness
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"Cultivating Gratitude: The Power of Thankfulness"
Send us Fan MailAs the season of thankfulness approaches, we’re diving deep into the true essence of gratitude, not the kind that shows up in a social media post, but the kind that transforms your spirit from the inside out. In this episode, Coach Tammy Nicole sits down with Sharon Clark, the creator of Gratitude to Gratefulness, a transformative course that helps people shift from simply feeling grateful to truly living it daily.Together, they unpack how gratitude can soften the heart, silence comparison, and shift our perspective, even in seasons that don’t feel so joyful. Sharon shares her personal journey of finding light through life’s hardest moments and how gratitude became her spiritual reset button.This conversation is a soul reminder that gratitude isn’t just about what you have — it’s about who you’ve become through it all.✨ Perfect for: Anyone who’s ready to reconnect with peace, presence, and the quiet beauty of everyday blessings.
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“From Harm to Healing: A Changed Abuser’s Journey of Accountability and Redemption”
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Loving Me Before I Love You, Coach Tammy takes us into a raw and redemptive conversation about what real accountability looks like — and how healing can happen even after harm.This isn’t a story about excusing abuse or minimizing pain. It’s a truth-telling journey about growth, forgiveness, and what it means to reclaim your power when the people who hurt you may never say “I’m sorry.”Tammy dives deep into the heart of accountability — the kind that’s not performative, but transformative. She explores how both the abuser and the abused have healing work to do, and how grace, when rooted in truth, can lead to genuine change.If you’ve ever wondered how to forgive without reconciling, how to let go without losing yourself, or how to finally close a chapter that’s been heavy on your soul — this episode is your invitation to start healing from the inside out.✨ Key themes:The difference between apology and accountabilityWhat true redemption looks likeHealing without closureForgiving for your freedom, not their comfortHow self-love and grace transform pain into peace💌 Have a question or want to share your story? Email me at [email protected] — I’d love to hear from you.🌿 Interested in coaching or working with me one-on-one? Reach out to [email protected] to start your healing journey today.
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Turning Pain into Power: Healing from Childhood Trauma of Domestic Abuse
Send us Fan MailIn this deeply moving episode, Kia Alician shares her powerful journey of transforming childhood trauma and domestic abuse into unstoppable strength and purpose. She's opening up about the healing process, breaking generational cycles, and how she learned to rewrite her story from victim to victor—proving that your past doesn't define your future. Get ready for raw, honest conversations about finding your voice, reclaiming your power, and discovering that the very experiences meant to break you can become the foundation for your greatest comeback—because loving yourself means refusing to let your trauma have the final word.
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Shattering Stigma: Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Coach Tammy pulls back the layers on two silent battles that many women face — domestic violence and breast cancer. She speaks truth to the hidden wounds of emotional and mental abuse that often go unnoticed behind closed doors, reminding us that survival is not weakness, it’s power.Then, she shifts the conversation to the beauty and resilience found in breast cancer recovery — how to honor your body, love yourself through the changes, and remember that your essence is unshakable, even when your reflection looks different.This episode is for every woman who’s ever had to rebuild herself in silence, for the ones healing from what was meant to break them, and for the ones learning to love their scars — both visible and invisible.✨ Topics Covered:The overlooked forms of domestic violence: emotional and mental abuseReclaiming your voice and self-worth after control and manipulationSelf-love during and after breast cancerEmbracing your body and identity through healingBreaking silence, shame, and stigma with grace and truth🎧 Tune in as Coach Tammy reminds us that love — real love — starts within, and that every scar tells a story of survival, strength, and self-discovery.
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Domestic Violence: Breaking the Silence and Finding Support
Send us Fan MailIn this courageous episode, Vanessa Dunn Guyton breaks the silence around domestic violence and shares vital insights on recognizing the signs, finding your voice, and reclaiming your power. She's offering hope and practical guidance for anyone walking this difficult path, reminding us that seeking help isn't weakness—it's the ultimate act of self-love and strength. Get ready for compassionate conversations about healing, building support systems, and discovering that you deserve so much more than surviving—you deserve to thrive, because your life and your safety matter more than anything else.
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Boss Mom: Balancing being a mom and CEO
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Keisha Tarver spills the real tea on juggling motherhood and running a business while keeping your sanity (and your crown) intact. She's sharing honest insights on how to crush your entrepreneurial goals without sacrificing precious family moments, and why loving yourself enough to set boundaries is the secret sauce to thriving in both roles. Get ready for empowering conversations about redefining what "having it all" actually means—because when you show up fully for yourself first, you become the kind of boss mom who inspires everyone around her.
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Scaling Your Business: Strategies for Growth
Send us Fan MailIn this game-changing episode, Archie Jenkins breaks down the real strategies for scaling your business without scaling your stress levels through the roof. He's sharing insider insights on smart growth tactics, building systems that work for you (not against you), and why loving yourself enough to delegate is the secret weapon most entrepreneurs miss. Get ready for practical conversations about sustainable expansion and remembering that true success isn't just about growing your revenue—it's about creating a business that supports the life you actually want to live, because what's the point of building an empire if you're too burned out to enjoy it?
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The Entrepreneurial Journey: Trials and Triumphs
Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own entrepreneurial rollercoaster—sharing the messy truths, unexpected victories, and hard-won lessons that nobody talks about in the highlight reels. I'm keeping it real about the trials that tested my self-love journey and the triumphs that reminded me why I started, proving that building a business is really about building yourself first. Get ready for raw insights and encouraging truths about why every setback is actually a setup, because when you love yourself through the entire journey—not just the successful moments—that's when the real magic happens.
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Wearing Multiple Hats: Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
Send us Fan MailIn this relatable episode, Saleena Green keeps it 100 about the juggling act of wearing multiple hats without losing yourself in the process. She's sharing real strategies for managing all your different roles—whether you're a mom, professional, caregiver, or friend—while still making time for the most important person: YOU. Get ready for honest conversations about prioritizing without guilt, setting boundaries that stick, and remembering that you don't have to be everything to everyone all the time—because when you love yourself first, you show up better in every single role you play.
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Burnout: Recognizing and Recovering from Overwhelm
Send us Fan MailIn this much-needed episode, Ashley Browning gets real about burnout and why that "always on" mentality is actually sabotaging your success and happiness.She's sharing game-changing strategies for recognizing the warning signs before you hit the wall, and practical steps to recover when you're already running on empty. Get ready for honest conversations about saying no without guilt, prioritizing rest as a non-negotiable, and remembering that taking care of yourself isn't lazy—it's the smartest business move you can make, because you can't build the life you want from a place of complete exhaustion.
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Healing the Inner Child: Overcoming the Impact of Childhood Trauma
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, Ada Lloyd guides us through the tender work of healing our inner child and breaking free from the patterns that childhood trauma left behind. She's sharing compassionate insights on how to nurture the wounded parts of yourself, reclaim your joy, and rewrite the stories that no longer serve you. Get ready for deep healing conversations about giving yourself the love and validation you needed back then—because when you become the person your inner child always deserved, you unlock a whole new level of self-love and freedom.
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Friendship Goals: Building Strong and Lasting Bonds
Send us Fan MailIn this feel-good episode, Morgan Carey spills all the secrets on building friendships that actually last and lift you up instead of drain your energy. She's breaking down what real friendship goals look like—from setting boundaries with toxic friends to attracting your soul tribe who celebrate your wins and support your growth. Get ready for honest conversations about quality over quantity, because when you love yourself first, you naturally gravitate toward friendships that add to your life instead of taking away from it.
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Forging New Family Bonds: Blending and Building Relationships
Send us Fan MailIn this uplifting episode, Barbara McClane opens up about the beautiful chaos of creating new family dynamics and building bonds that go beyond blood relations. She's sharing real talk on navigating blended families, chosen families, and all the messy-but-magical moments that come with forging connections from scratch. Get ready for heartwarming insights on how love multiplies when you open your heart to new relationships, and why sometimes the family you create becomes even stronger than the one you were born into—because when you love yourself fully, you attract the kind of people who become your tribe.
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Mending Broken Family Relationships: Finding Common Ground
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt episode, DJ Jones gets real about the messy world of family drama and how to rebuild those broken bridges without losing yourself in the process. He's sharing honest insights on finding common ground with family members who've hurt you, setting healthy boundaries, and knowing when it's time to love from a distance. Get ready for some deep conversations about healing, and remembering that sometimes the most loving thing you can do—for yourself and your family—is to show up authentically.
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Self-Care Strategies: Prioritizing Your Well-being
Send us Fan MailIn this essential episode, Adn Spencer breaks down the real tea on self-care and why prioritizing your well-being isn't selfish—it's absolutely necessary. She's sharing game-changing strategies that go beyond bubble baths and face masks, diving into the nitty-gritty of what it actually takes to put yourself first in a world that constantly demands your energy. Get ready for practical tips and honest conversations about creating boundaries, finding balance, and remembering that taking care of yourself is the ultimate act of self-love—because you can't pour from an empty cup.
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Feminine Energy: The Power of Embracing Your Inner Goddess
Send us Fan MailIn this empowering episode, Ber-Henda Williams dives deep into the art of embracing your feminine energy and stepping into your inner goddess power. She drops major truth bombs about how "we teach people how to treat us" and why setting those boundaries is absolutely essential when you're on your self-love journey. Get ready for real talk on how tapping into your divine feminine energy isn't just about feeling good—it's about showing up authentically and commanding the respect you deserve, because when you know your worth, everyone else gets the memo too.
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Living Authentically: Embracing Your True Self
Send us Fan MailIn this raw and real episode, author Lady Jay Harris gets candid about her messy, beautiful journey through 15 years of single motherhood, PTSD, ADHD, and breaking free from verbal abuse—all while discovering who she truly is underneath it all. Fresh from writing The Unexpected Stranger, Lady Jay spills the tea on how she learned to rewrite her own story and turn her biggest struggles into her greatest superpowers. She's serving up honest truths about embracing every single part of yourself—the good, the bad, and the beautifully imperfect—because that's where the real magic happens when you're loving yourself first.
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The Struggles of Independence: Navigating Solitude and Self-Reliance
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode, licensed luxury stylist and beauty influencer Nikisha Pina shares her journey through divorce, motherhood, and finding self-love after life's setbacks, proving that true beauty starts from within. With over 27 years of experience helping women feel their absolute best, Nikisha reveals how to fall in love with your reflection again and celebrate every victory, no matter how small. She brings authentic wisdom on navigating solitude with grace and building the kind of self-reliance that makes you magnetic.
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Financial Freedom: Building Wealth and Independence
Send us Fan MailJoin us for an empowering conversation with Nathalie Gricourt as we explore the essential connection between self-love and financial wellness. We dive into practical strategies for building wealth, creating financial independence, and breaking limiting beliefs around money that may be holding you back from the abundant life you deserve. This episode is for anyone ready to transform their relationship with money and take control of their financial future.
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Juneteenth: The Journey to Freedom and Mental Liberation
Send us Fan MailJoin us for a profound Father's Day conversation with "All Love" as we explore the powerful connection between historical freedom and personal mental liberation. We dive into how the spirit of Juneteenth intersects with modern fatherhood, discussing the importance of breaking generational cycles and choosing emotional freedom for ourselves and our children. This episode celebrates the fathers who are committed to healing, growth, and creating new legacies of love and liberation.
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Co-Parenting with Love: Thriving Not Just Surviving
Send us Fan MailJoin us for a powerful conversation with Yves Mukanya, a licensed therapist and fellow divorcee, who shares how to transform co-parenting from survival mode into a thriving partnership. Drawing from both his professional expertise and personal journey, Yves reveals practical strategies for prioritizing self-love while creating a stable, loving environment for your children. This episode offers hope and actionable tools for anyone navigating the complex world of co-parenting after divorce.
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Celebrating Fatherhood: Stories of Strong Father-Child Bonds
Send us Fan MailJoin me for a heartwarming Father's Day special with devoted father and entrepreneur Jeremiah Wright as we celebrate the beautiful bonds between fathers and their children.In this uplifting episode, Jeremiah shares his philosophy on balancing professional success with intentional fatherhood, emphasizing how being a dad is about continuous growth and learning alongside your children.Discover inspiring insights on creating strong family relationships while pursuing your dreams, perfect for honoring the amazing fathers who show up with love and dedication every day.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Loving Me Before I Love You is a podcast about Self-Love. We explore area in life that are impacted by self love. These areas can consist of but are not limited to: Career, Beauty, Mental Health and Relationships. It's about recognizing and embracing your own worth and value as a person before you can fully give and receive love from others. Each episode features interviews with experts and real people sharing their stories and offering advice on how to cultivate self-love along with career choices, mental health, beauty and healthy relationships. Whether you're on your healing journey or are completely healed and have mastered the art of loving yourself wholly , this podcast has something for everyone. Tune in to discover how loving yourself first can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.
HOSTED BY
Tammy Nicole
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