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In this episode I’m riffing on what’s been alive for me this spring — from a hard frost that nipped all the new growth in my garden, to the website finally being live, to Uranus moving into Gemini. It’s a 20-minute transmission you can take on a walk or let play while you’re doing something around the house.What We CoverThe website is live. NicoleDoyle.co is finally all in one place — the subconscious work, the astrology, the patterns, the body. All the flowers I love most, planted exactly where I want them. Go take a look.Spring came in fast — and then came the frost. Everything bloomed early this year and then a hard frost nipped it all back overnight. I couldn’t stop thinking about how that mirrors what happens to us when we’re mid-expansion and something unexpected shows up. The tree didn’t quit. Neither do we.The years I missed. 15 years in corporate America meant a lot of seasons I completely detached from. Cherry blossoms, spring growth, the slow rhythm of nature — all of it passing while I was on deadline. Reflecting on how that changed, and what it means now.One day when. My mom passed away suddenly at 50, leaving behind an iced coffee in the fridge and clothes with the tags still on. That story keeps finding me in new ways — this time as a mom, catching myself postponing things for a phase that’s always just around the corner. One day is a choice, not a destination.Uranus into Gemini. On April 25th, the final outer planet made its ingress into a new sign — and for the next seven years, we’re all being asked to liberate the way we think, question what we believe is real, and stop building our lives on an identity we’ve already outgrown. Don’t build a prison in your mind when the front door is already open.MentionedNicoleDoyle.co — readings, subconscious + hypnosis work, astrology strategy, mother-child sessions, and Soulbloom mentorshipDisrupt the Pattern — two-session intensive for subconscious pattern work using hypnosis and inactivationThe Reveal — natal chart reading covering magnetism, power, and liberationFind MeInstagram: @NicoleDoyle | Website: NicoleDoyle.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This week I recorded a voice memo style podcast about a gas leak, a serviceberry tree, and what spring keeps trying to show us — you can listen or read the whole thing below.A gas leak, the serviceberry and the work no one seesSo I’m coming to you with something a little different this week, and I’m committed to communicating more in a way that feels authentic to me. The one way I know how to do that is via voice. Someone said to me, what is one thing you could do no matter what, no matter how you’re feeling? And it was this — show up in a voice memo. So this is what I’m doing, and I’m going to transcribe it into my email for the week so you can listen to it as a live transmission, if you will, or read it if that’s more your thing.I wanted to tell you about a few things I noticed this week and just see if you could relate.So let’s start here — astrologically, this week was a lot. We had some volatile energy and if you’ve been tuning into the news, this is the week of April 6th I’m speaking of, recording this on the 12th, and even if you weren’t fully tapped into the news machine, you could probably feel it. As an astrologer I knew this week would feel like a collective WTF for a lot of people, and I was pretty consciously trying not to get too pulled in. Even my own teacher sent an email saying, hey, listen, we all know what this week looks like astrologically, it’s volatile, so touch grass, be in nature, do your thing. And my life was no different from anyone else’s who was just trying to live while the surprises kept coming.And one of those surprises for me was that on Friday, we had a gas leak.So the backstory is we’d been drying our clothes and they kept coming out kind of damp, and I googled it and everything pointed to the lint trap being clogged. We clean it every single time we do a load, but I had ordered a new lint catcher because the old one looked kind of gross — and it turned out it was a little too short for our dryer. So all that time, the lint that wasn’t being caught was going straight into the exhaust hose. Marc cleaned it all out, fixed it, we put the original lint trap back in so it wouldn’t happen again, but when he was pushing the dryer back into place he must have loosened the gas line just slightly.So the clothes are finally drying, we’re like, amazing, finally, and if you have kids you know how much laundry there is. But I’d gone to physical therapy, I came back, we were outside in the garden for a bit, and when I came back inside about two hours later I just immediately smelled it — that undeniable smell of gas.So what did I do? I called our HVAC people and very casually said, hey, how are you doing, I’m just curious, do you guys repair gas lines? And the woman goes, it depends, tell me more. And I said, yeah, I smell gas. And she goes, girl, you are in danger. And I was like, what? And she said, you need to call the utility company and you need to call 911 and you need to leave the house. So immediately I’m like — Marc, make the bottles, put the dogs in their crates, let’s go.I called the utility company and they walked me through this very serious series of questions, asking them multiple times, and I remember thinking, oh my gosh, this is really serious. I knew a gas leak could be dangerous but because it felt so localized I didn’t quite register the scale of it. Big deal. Really big deal, it turns out.The utility company apparently alerted the fire department because they showed up within minutes. Marc’s outside holding the baby, we’ve got the dogs in the car in their crates, we’ve got the diaper bag and my handbag, and we’re just waiting. Fire truck pulls up, full garb into the garage, just the nicest people. We live in a township with paid fire and thank goodness, they were there so fast and they were so kind — not dismissive at all, just really kind. They had these big pliers and were able to turn off the gas right at the source, showed us exactly where the leak was, and then the utility company came within about a half hour and fixed everything. All was well on our street.But here’s what I noticed about how I moved through the whole thing.I have always been the person in my life that people come to in a crisis, in an emergency, when something goes wrong. I have always somehow known what to do and been able to handle things in the moment — one of my clients actually told me I’m like a mix of ChatGPT and Pinterest because I just have an answer for everything, which made me laugh because honestly, that tracks. But historically, handling things like this would take a lot out of me. It would wreck my system. I’d go into full hypervigilant fixer mode, handle everything to completion, and then completely bottom out afterward — just needing to rest because I’d poured everything I had into the situation.And this time, we just carried on with our life.I don’t know if it’s the resilience that comes with becoming a mom, where you kind of have to roll with the punches and do what must be done, or if it’s been the accumulation of all the inner work, or honestly probably both — but I was genuinely surprised by how my body and my whole system just moved through it and kept going. Marc texted me afterward and said, thanks for saving our family. And I kind of shrugged it off in the moment, but then I sat with it for a second and I thought, no — I actually did spring into action, I made things happen, and I got it sorted before anything became a disaster. And I almost didn’t even clock that as growth because it felt so natural.And that’s my invitation to you this week.Can you think of a time recently where you handled something differently than you would have before? It doesn’t have to be dramatic like a gas leak — maybe it was an interaction at work, something that came up in your business, a moment with a friend or a family member where you noticed you responded from a different place, more aligned with your values, more like the person you’ve been becoming. And maybe you didn’t even clock it in the moment. Maybe you only notice it when you sit still for a second and reflect.We don’t always give ourselves credit for how far we’ve come. That is this week’s invitation — take a moment, find that thing, and give yourself what you deserve for it.Now, in addition to the gas leak, spring is on full display around here and it is happening fast and furiously.I was looking at my autumn brilliance serviceberry in the garden the other day — it’s in its third season here — and I just thought, okay, this is going to be a great year for this tree. Because in gardening, when you’re talking about perennial plantings and trees and shrubs, there’s this saying: the first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps.What that means is that in the first year, a plant’s entire focus is on building its root system in its new home — finding nutrients, accessing water, establishing itself on a solid foundation. It’s not putting on any exterior visible growth because everything is happening underground, getting rooted in. Second year, you might notice a little bit of external growth — it’s just creeping along, still focused on the roots but starting to show itself just slightly above the soil. And then the third year — the leap year — that’s when you start to notice things. You’re like, my gosh, it’s gotten so big, or the blooms look incredible, or look how much longer the branches are. And the root growth below the surface is still absolutely happening, but now the above-ground growth is finally visible to everyone watching.What I love about this rhythmic, predictable nature of how plants grow in a new place is that if a plant is happy and tended and taken care of, you can almost always count on this cycle. First year, very slow, very minimal. Second year, a little. Third year, you watch it take off.And depending on how you acquire plants — meaning you can absolutely pay for a larger, more established shrub where you’re essentially paying for the years of growth someone else tended — sometimes I do that because I want the immediate impact. But sometimes I’ll buy something really small and I’m willing to wait. It just depends on what I’m going for in that moment.But when I look at that pattern in the garden, I think about how much of a mirror it is for what’s happening in our lives.We too have this rhythmic growth. And so often, people will notice the bloom — they’ll notice the growth, the big visible thing — but they won’t see the time you spent putting in the work, which is essentially the rooting in period. They’ll think, wow, you just popped off and grew, and it’s like — actually, no. You didn’t see the stabilization, you didn’t see the pattern disrupting, you didn’t see the rewiring of how she feels about herself, all of those things that were happening under the soil the whole time.And that can feel hard when you’re in it, because you’re like, when is my bloom moment going to come? When are people going to notice? And I’m not saying it has to take three years in a season the way it does for a plant — we have our own rhythms and they don’t always map perfectly onto nature’s calendar. But nature is showing us something about cyclical growth, and the invitation is to ask: have I given myself the time I needed to sleep, to creep, and then to leap? And am I in my bloom right now, or am I still in my rooting in period, and can I honor that?Because here’s the thing — we’re not changing and pivoting and evaluating how we feel in our lives or learning new skills or literally relocating or creating new careers or doing deep inner work because we want the recognition for it. I mean, obviously if you have a business like me, you’re hoping that growth results in more aligned clients finding you and in the mission actually reaching people. But the outward recognition — I don’t need billboards of platitudes. I just want to know that I’m helping people feel better in the world. And so the bloom comes in so many different forms, but we so often don’t give ourselves enough credit for the years of transformation or the decades of self-development work that go into having a really stable, settled system — the kind that shows up when an emergency happens and just knows what to do and carries on.The gas leak was a really clear example of that for me this week. And I think you can look at your own life and find your version of it — a time when you changed something big, and you had your rooting in period and your minimal growth period and then all of a sudden it was recognizable on the outside, to everyone watching, that something had shifted. They may never fully see it for what it was, but you know. You stuck it out. You did the work. And now the external growth is finally visible.Astrologically, April has been a lot, and I could say that as an astrologer with full sincerity. I actually texted a friend the other day and said, I’m really glad I don’t have to sugarcoat these transits in a podcast right now because I would genuinely be at a loss. These are not the easiest astrological times we’ve ever lived through. But I also do believe — and this is the caveat I always come back to — that we all chose to be here at this time. And so as people who decided to show up on Earth right now, we have a responsibility to look inside, to stay connected to who we are and who we’re becoming, because without that connection to ourselves we can get lost so easily, especially when we’re orienting 100% outward.There’s a song I keep coming back to — it’s “Khan” by Trevor Hall — and he sings: look in your own home, what will you find, let it move your soul. It’s such a powerful line because so much of the time we’re focused outward, and we forget to look inside. Not just the four walls you live within, but your physical form — what is the experience like to actually be you right now? Are you connected? Are you just moving through the motions? Are you an active participant in your own life? There’s nothing wrong in any of those answers, but you have to look.And with the astrology of the last two years, plus what’s happening now — we have Uranus moving into Gemini for the next 7.5 to 8 years at the end of this month, which is a big shift — this is really the time to stay tethered to yourself. Uranus is the planet of shock and disruption and surprise and volatility, and right now it’s moving through the final degree of Taurus, which rules stability, foundations, and resources. You can see where that might be showing up in real life.April also has a ton of planets in Aries, and I actually said to someone — the children being born this week are going to be something. Cardinal fire energy, making a really positive aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, power to the people — these kids are going to be transformative, warrior-esque, powerful in the best way. I’m really glad I’m not parenting one of them, but they are going to do incredible things. And just know — if children being born this week have access to that energy, so do we. That energy is available to all of us right now.May, for what it’s worth, looks really lovely astrologically. I’m genuinely excited for May — weatherwise, energetically, all of it. So we’re almost there.I also just want to say one more thing about the ephemeral beauty of spring before I let you go.Take time, wherever you are, to notice what’s blooming. Because everything that is bursting right now has just come through a period of dormancy — everything. The daffodils that are planted in the fall need a period of cold in order to bloom each spring, and then they spend their whole growing season harvesting energy through their leaves so they can bloom again the following year. It’s a year-long process. The rhododendrons — these gorgeous, woody shrubs — they set their buds for the following year as soon as they’re done blooming, and those buds weather all kinds of cold and rain and heat and everything in between, just to bloom for about two weeks in May. Two weeks. And then they wait the whole year to do it again.So if you’re sitting with a feeling of, my gosh, when is my bloom period coming — know that you have a lot of say in that. I always want to encourage that we can choose this time, and also that there’s real wisdom in following your own rhythm. What is your life asking of you right now? To bloom? To rest? To shed something? To root in deeper? To vision? What is it?And if you are in your bloom period right now — celebrate it. Give yourself the recognition you deserve, because just like spring, it’s fast and it’s fleeting and a new season is coming. Summer is all about bearing the fruit of the year. So try not to let this season pass you by, even if it’s a harder one. Even if what you’re in right now doesn’t feel all that beautiful — the light will come again, and this season is giving you so much to look back on and recognize just how far you’ve come.I hope you loved this little podcast-style email from me. I’m going to keep doing this and I’m so glad to be communicating with you this way. As always, I love hearing from you — respond to this email or find me on Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this special birthday crossover episode, also airing on Those Astrology Girls, Nicole explores the quiet, unseen rhythm of rebirth. Transformation isn’t only found in milestone moments or the blooms we can see—it’s rooted in the micro moments of devotion, the daily choices to soften, trust, and begin again.Reflecting on her 35th year and the sacred initiation of becoming a mother, Nicole shares how identity shifts often unfold when we exist between worlds: between who we were and who we’re becoming, between endings and beginnings. Through that lens, she explores Pluto, the planet of death and rebirth, and how its movement through Aquarius is teaching us to sustain massive evolution not through force, but through steady devotion to our own becoming.Together, we’ll explore why rebirth is a practice rather than a single event, how Pluto invites us to live what we’ve learned instead of analyzing it endlessly, and how the smallest moments of change, when tended to with care, create the long arc of transformation.Please follow Nicole on Instagram or www.nicoledoyle.co. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this part-chatty, part-channeled conversation, Nicole invites you into an exploration of identity, environment, and change. As the natural world shifts, we’re called to look at who we’ve become and who we’re becoming. Sometimes, the season outside doesn’t match the one we’re feeling within—and that’s okay. She also shares how becoming a mom has asked her to reevaluate her identity and extended seasons even more so now than ever before.Through intuitive reflection and gentle guidance, Nicole unpacks how our surroundings mirror our internal landscapes and how self-awareness becomes our most powerful tool in times of transition. Whether you’re in a season of growth, rest, or rediscovery, this episode offers an invitation to pause, notice, and tend to your inner garden.Key Takeaways:* This season is asking you to reevaluate who you are right now.* Reflect on the identities you’ve been carrying—and which may no longer fit.* Change often begins with a simple question: What needs to shift in my life?* Nature mirrors transformation—our external world offers cues for internal renewal.* It’s natural when our inner rhythm doesn’t match the pace of the world around us.* Our environment shapes our self-perception more than we realize.* Adaptability is a spiritual practice; it’s how we stay rooted through transition.* Self-reflection opens the path to deeper understanding and alignment.* When we embrace change, we uncover new layers of who we truly are.Please follow Nicole on Instagram or www.nicoledoyle.co. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this short and tender solo episode, I offer a love note to the women who’ve been told they’re too much—too deep, too emotional, too intuitive, too everything.It’s for the ones who learned to soften their truth just to be safe.Who tried to make their power more polite.Who’ve been holding their magic back to stay within reach.If you’ve ever felt like your presence takes up too much space—or like your sensitivity and certainty are something to tame—this episode is your reminder:You were never meant to be subtle.You were made to lead.A soft anchor for when the world feels too loud.A spark for the moment you’re ready to step out from behind the trees.Let this be your invitation to reclaim your fullness—without apology.THE MAGNETISM RESETA free energetic ritual for visionary women ready to feel like themselves again.Sunday, April 13 | Live on ZoomYou’ll leave with:* A clear field* A calm nervous system* And a felt sense of “this is who I actually am”RSVP here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode of The Soulbloom Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most profound seasons of change in my life—one that asked me to let go, surrender, and trust in ways I never had before. Everything had to change for everything to change.I’ll take you through the tender unfolding of my first trimester—what led up to this life-altering transition, the moment I knew I was stepping into something entirely new, and the waves of emotion, loss, and transformation that shaped me along the way. From leaving my corporate job to navigating the complexities of early pregnancy, this season asked me to lean deeply into self-care, intuition, and the wisdom of my own body.This is an intimate reflection on the beauty and the unraveling, the struggle and the joy, and the quiet knowing that even in the unknown, we are always being guided toward our next bloom.Connect with Nicole Doyle:I'm Nicole Doyle, your intuitive guide and strategist (the one with all the flowers). I help women tend to the gardens of their lives and businesses through a mystical blend of intuitive astrology, practical tools, deep self exploration with a side of flexible business strategy.I believe we did not come here to suffer, we came here to bloom and it is my mission to help you remember how. I help my clients break free from self-doubt, comparison, and looking to others for the answers they have inside.Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this heartfelt episode of the Soulboom Podcast, Cathrine Roemhildt joins me to share her powerful journey as a postpartum doula and intuitive healer. Together, we dive deep into the importance of supporting new mothers, normalizing the emotions that arise postpartum, and creating sacred spaces for families during this life-altering time. Cathrine opens up about her own experiences with postpartum depression, how grief became a catalyst for embracing her gifts, and the profound ways her intuition has evolved throughout her life.We also explore spiritual guidance, trusting the unfolding of life, and the subtle yet profound communications from spirit guides and loved ones. Cathrine reflects on the significance of dreams as a source of guidance and the necessity of setting boundaries with spiritual entities for comfort and clarity. Through our conversation, we emphasize the courage it takes to trust your intuition, recognize signs, and lead with authenticity in both personal growth and spiritual work.Takeaways* Cathrine’s path to postpartum support began with her personal journey through postpartum depression.* Doulas play a vital role in supporting not just the baby, but the entire family during the postpartum period.* It's essential to normalize the complex emotions new mothers feel after childbirth. "What they're feeling is normal."* Grief can serve as a profound catalyst for personal growth and embracing one's intuitive gifts.* Cathrine’s intuitive abilities have been present since childhood, but she learned to hide them, only fully embracing them after the loss of her brother.* Dreams have provided Cathrine with powerful guidance throughout her life.* The spiritual journey often requires faith in yourself and trusting in the unknown. "It requires this unfamiliar amount of faith in myself."* Communication with spirit guides and spirit babies can come through subtle signs, numbers, or animals, and being open to these messages can lead to profound insights.* Setting boundaries with spiritual entities is essential to feel comfortable in receiving guidance.* Authenticity in spiritual work helps to dissolve shame and builds self-trust. "Intuition is self-trust."* Community and mentorship are essential pillars in spiritual and personal development.Cathrine’s story is a beautiful testament to the power of trusting the process, embracing your spiritual gifts, and leaning into the guidance of your heart. If you’ve ever wondered how to deepen your connection to your intuition or navigate the complexities of personal growth, this conversation is filled with wisdom and gentle reminders that expansion is a lifelong journey, one that unfolds in its own perfect timing.Connect with Cathrine: Website InstagramConnect with Nicole Doyle:I'm Nicole Doyle, your intuitive guide and strategist (the one with all the flowers). I help women tend to the gardens of their lives and businesses through a mystical blend of intuitive astrology, practical tools, deep self exploration with a side of flexible business strategy.I believe we did not come here to suffer, we came here to bloom and it is my mission to help you remember how. I help my clients break free from self-doubt, comparison, and looking to others for the answers they have inside.Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this heartfelt episode of Soulbloom, I sit down with licensed acupuncturist and herbalist Brittany Haug to explore the deep impact that stress has on our well-being and how holistic health practices can help us return to balance. Together, we reflect on the healing power of acupuncture, the importance of tending to our emotions, and how slowing down can lead to profound transformations in both body and spirit.Brittany shares her wisdom on navigating the complexities of stress, offering gentle reminders that healing is not a race, but a journey. We talk about how even small acts of self-care—like taking a few mindful breaths or stepping away from the constant flow of information—can bring us back to the present moment. In a world that often demands more, this conversation serves as an invitation to do less, to reconnect with nature, and to give yourself grace as you find your own rhythm in life.Takeaways:* Stress shows up in different ways and can deeply affect our health on all levels—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.* Acupuncture provides a holistic approach to healing, helping to restore balance and presence in our bodies.* Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate; even small, intentional moments of stillness are powerful.* It’s essential to offer ourselves compassion and grace during the healing process.* Sometimes, doing less can actually lead to greater outcomes and a more fulfilling sense of balance.* Overloading ourselves with information can intensify stress and lead to rumination—disconnecting can bring relief.* Nature is a powerful ally in grounding and healing; being in its presence can reconnect us with our own sense of calm.* Taking the time to reflect on your personal growth and the emotions behind stress can reveal deeper layers of healing.Tune in for a conversation that not only explores the ways we can manage stress, but also how we can live more in tune with our bodies, hearts, and the natural rhythms of life.Connect with Brittany: WebsiteInstagramConnect with Nicole Doyle:I'm Nicole Doyle, your intuitive guide and strategist (the one with all the flowers). I help women tend to the gardens of their lives and businesses through a mystical blend of intuitive astrology, practical tools, deep self exploration with a side of flexible business strategy.I believe we did not come here to suffer, we came here to bloom and it is my mission to help you remember how. I help my clients break free from self-doubt, comparison, and looking to others for the answers they have inside.Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

2-Part episode alert! If you haven’t tuned into part 1 in Episode 31, I highly encourage you to listen to both for the full picture! In this episode of the Soulbloom podcast, I sit down with Lara and Timothy Brainard, the brilliant souls behind The 64 Angels. We dive into the origins of their work and gifts, exploring how tapping into angelic frequencies of The 64 Angels can bring you closer to your innate spiritual gifts and open doors to transformation. Together, we talk about what it means to truly receive the magic that life offers and how these powerful conversations with angels can lead to deep personal growth. By the end, you'll be reflecting on the beauty of your own journey and ready to embrace the gifts the universe has waiting for you.About Lara and Timothy Brainard: Meet the husband-and-wife team behind 64 Angels: a dynamic duo of reverent service to Life. Lara + Timothy Brainard wholeheartedly offer themselves to this work, and this work to the rest of the world. Lara’s years of dedicated research into mystical traditions pair with Timothy’s own Seer Training, Crystal Self, and The Forgotten Sense to bolster the transmissions they now share.Explore their amazing resources: https://www.the64angels.comhttps://www.timothybrainard.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lara.brainard/https://www.instagram.com/timothybrainard/Connect with Nicole Doyle: I'm Nicole Doyle, your intuitive guide and strategist (the one with all the flowers). I help women tend to the gardens of their lives and businesses through a mystical blend of intuitive astrology, practical tools, deep self exploration with a side of flexible business strategy.I believe we did not come here to suffer, we came here to bloom and it is my mission to help you remember how. I help my clients break free from self-doubt, comparison, and looking to others for the answers they have inside.https://nicoledoyle.cohttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ Sign up for the free 5-day Noticing Experiment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

2-Part Episode Alert! Check out Episode 32 for the full conversation and to meet the 64 Angels. In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Lara and Timothy Brainard to dive deep into the themes of transformation, beauty as truth, and the power of choice. We explore how awareness shapes our lives and why experiencing the wisdom of nature is so vital. Together, we reflect on the role of frequencies and the 64 Angels, and how they impact our energy and connection to the world around us. It’s a conversation about living freely, making decisions from a place of joy, and realizing how our choices create the reality we live in. Through shared stories and personal insights, we hope to inspire you to embrace your autonomy and cultivate a life filled with beauty and meaning.About Lara and Timothy Brainard: Meet the husband-and-wife team behind 64 Angels: a dynamic duo of reverent service to Life. Lara + Timothy Brainard wholeheartedly offer themselves to this work, and this work to the rest of the world. Lara’s years of dedicated research into mystical traditions pair with Timothy’s own Seer Training, Crystal Self, and The Forgotten Sense to bolster the transmissions they now share.Explore their amazing resources: https://www.the64angels.comhttps://www.timothybrainard.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lara.brainard/https://www.instagram.com/timothybrainard/Connect with Nicole Doyle: I'm Nicole Doyle, your intuitive guide and strategist (the one with all the flowers). I help women tend to the gardens of their lives and businesses through a mystical blend of intuitive astrology, practical tools, deep self exploration with a side of flexible business strategy.I believe we did not come here to suffer, we came here to bloom and it is my mission to help you remember how. I help my clients break free from self-doubt, comparison, and looking to others for the answers they have inside.https://nicoledoyle.cohttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ Sign up for the free 5-day Noticing Experiment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode we are joined by Ali Shapiro, my friend, mentor and the creator of Truce with Food, a program that changed my entire life in 2017. I am certified in her Truce Coaching methods and she has been a supervisor of my coaching for the last two years. A soul sister and true kindred spirit, Ali not only healed her own health challenges including acne, IBS, depression and more after battling cancer as a teen, but she even went on to transcend an infertility diagnosis to conceive and birth her son Eça in 2019. Ali’s work is unique in that she’s asking, “Why does falling off track with your healthy eating make sense?”. In her work, eating self-sabotage is actually about self-protection.In this episode we talk about why willpower isn’t always enough to change our relationships with food, and why falling off track makes so much sense. Using the TAIL acronym we discuss the triggers that can often find us in the emotional eating pattern. Understanding that our relationship with food is rooted in emotional safety can help us understand these patterns even more deeply. Ali and I also discuss her upcoming free masterclass Untangle Your Food Triggers: Catch Yourself Before You Fall Off Track masterclass, where Ali will guide you through a coaching exercise that’ll enable you to uncover what’s really going on underneath your emotional eating struggles. You’ll walk away with a tangible tool you can apply next time you find yourself wondering “Why Am I Eating This Now?”.The masterclass will be on Tuesday, September 10 from 12 - 1:15 pm EST (and you know I’ll be there too!) You’ll learn:* What triggers you to fight food (hint: why it makes sense)* The 4 emotional triggers that bring on food self-sabotage, even when you’re feeling great (if you’re familiar with the the often repeated H-A-L-T acronym, you’ll learn what’s missing in that framework)And how to interrupt the self-sabotage cycle while traveling, at parties, restaurants, or other social situations.This is also a sneak peak at Ali’s upcoming  Why Am I Eating This Now? (WAIETN) Live group program that opens for registration next week too. She generously gifted my community $100 off by entering coupon code NICOLE at check-out. Make sure to use that if you do decide to sign-up for the WAIETN group program.I will be leading small group coaching in this program so you get the benefit of Ali’s wisdom and an opportunity to work with me in a small group setting.Ali has 18 years of experience working with clients 1:1 and in group programs. She provides an efficient, evidence-based, and client-proven path forward (and if you’re checking credentials, she also have an Ivy League Masters degree in behavioral change and coaching 😉). Her work and clients unique success has been showcased in well + Good, mindbodygreen, Prevention, Women’s Health and Forbes, as well as industry leading podcasts Being Boss, Tell Me Something True, and Food Heaven, and now the Soulbloom podcast *woo*! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this conversation, Kristen and I discuss the concept of tending to the gardens of our lives, particularly in relation to our careers. We explore the idea that our careers are a foundational aspect of our lives and should be tended to with intentionality and awareness. We emphasize the importance of self-care, self-awareness, and self-responsibility in preventing burnout and finding fulfillment in our work. We also discuss the integration of entrepreneurial pursuits into our careers and the importance of aligning our work with our values and priorities.We highlight the importance of taking ownership of our careers and making intentional choices. We also talk about the value of sharing salary information and career goals with others. Our conversation underscores the significance of finding a win-win situation in our careers and not waiting until retirement to be happy. Kristen shares her love for nature and simple pleasures as sources of joy and inspiration.Takeaways* Our careers are a foundational aspect of our lives and should be tended to with intentionality and awareness.* Self-care, self-awareness, and self-responsibility are key in preventing burnout and finding fulfillment in our work.* Entrepreneurial pursuits can be integrated into our careers and should be aligned with our values and priorities.* Regular check-ins and networking are important for career maintenance and growth.* It is important to discern between external expectations and self-imposed rules in our careers. Take ownership of your career and make intentional choices.* Share salary information and career goals with others to gain a better understanding of what is possible.* Strive for a win-win situation in your career, where your goals align with the goals of your organization.* Find joy and inspiration in nature and simple pleasures.* Don't wait until retirement to be happy; live your life now.Connect with Nicole: WebsiteInstagramConnect with Kristen: WebsiteJob JoyInstagram YouTubeKristen Zavo is an Executive + Job Search Coach, Keynote Speaker, and the Best-Selling author of Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning, and Happiness in Your Career. She is on a mission to help high achievers build careers + businesses they absolutely love - and support their organizations in helping them thrive and perform at their best.Before launching her coaching practice, she spent nearly two decades in traditional corporate jobs, including time in investment banking and financial consulting, working for some of the top Fortune 500 companies such as Lehman Brothers, NBC and Luxottica.Kristen earned her MBA in Finance and BS in Marketing and Psychology, summa cum laude, from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT. She is also a Certified, Trauma-Informed Life Coach and Breathwork Facilitator. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Real Simple, The Muse, and more – as well as on podcasts and stages covering career, success and finding life’s purpose.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:25 Tending to the Gardens of Our Lives: The Importance of Career04:25 Preventing Burnout and Finding Fulfillment in Our Work09:39 Career Maintenance and Growth: Regular Check-ins and Networking13:12 Discerning External Expectations and Self-Imposed Rules in Our Careers22:41 The Value of Sharing: Salary Information and Career Goals25:18 Striving for a Win-Win: Aligning Personal and Organizational Goals28:34 Finding Joy in Nature and Simple Pleasures33:38 Living Your Life Now: Don't Wait Until Retirement to Be HappyKeywords: career, tending to the garden, self-care, self-awareness, self-responsibility, burnout, fulfillment, entrepreneurial pursuits, integration, career, tending, joy, ownership, salary, goals, win-win, retirement, nature, simple pleasures This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode, I interview my friend Dayna Faye, a multifaceted manifesting generator who combines human design readings with intuitive channeling. We discuss our friendship, our journey with human design, and how we are bringing our gifts to the world. Dayna shares her big three in astrology and her season of life, while I highlight the importance of discomfort and following your sacral nudges. We also discuss the imposter syndrome that comes with channeling and the power of connecting with your soul and essence.In this conversation, Dayna and I discuss the importance of following one's urges and exploring different interests and passions. We share personal experiences of trying new things and how it has enriched our lives. We emphasize the need to take action and not be afraid of failure. We also discuss the challenge of integrating different aspects of our lives, such as corporate work and spiritual practices. The conversation highlights the importance of being present, connecting with others, and embracing the magic in everyday life.Show outline:00:00 Introduction and Background03:12 Combining Human Design and Intuitive Channeling07:49 Following Your Sacral Nudges15:01 Navigating Imposter Syndrome22:04 Connecting with Your Soul and Essence25:27 Embracing Your Passions and Following Your Urges29:20 Taking Action and Embracing Failure34:09 Integrating Different Aspects of Life41:19 Being Present and Embracing the MagicConnect with Nicole: www.nicoledoyle.cohttps://www.instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co/ Connect with Dayna: https://www.daynafaye.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dayna.faye/ Keywords: human design, manifesting generator, channeling, astrology, discomfort, sacral nudges, imposter syndrome, soul, essence, following urges, exploring passions, taking action, integrating different aspects of life, being present, connecting with others, embracing magic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

Today’s episode is extra special. I got to sit down with my friend Ardas Chandra for a conversation about intuitive intelligence and how over thinking is most definitely a sign we are under feeling. We share examples of how this shows up for each of us, and Ardas Chandra shares exceptional wisdom of her embodied knowledge on this topic. Takeaways* Labeling oneself as an overthinker can be limiting and prevent personal growth.* Trusting one's intuition and feelings is essential for making decisions and taking action.* Balancing thinking and feeling is important for personal well-being and success.* Writing or speaking out one's thoughts can help overcome overthinking and gain clarity.* Using affirmations and practicing trust in divine timing can help shift mindset and create positive change.Chapters00:00 Introduction 02:52 Overthinking is Underfeeling08:23 Trusting Your Intuition10:11 Balancing Thinking and Feeling13:00 Practical Tips for Overcoming Overthinking36:42 Conclusion and Where to find Ardas ChandraArdas Chandra is an incredible visionary, writer, mother, wife, friend and so much more. She inspires me daily. Whether she is baking an intuitive cake, diving into the depths of the subconscious, inspiring everyone with her effortlessly cool wardrobe pairings, nurturing her son in the most beautiful ways, or filling endless pages of her notebooks, Ardas Chandra is lighting up the world in many ways.Writer and editor at THE LIGHT LETTER - a newsletter helping people to connect with their radiance. Philosophy, style, and lifestyle. French. Mother of Eā (3.5 years old). Based in Paris/Dubai/Hamburg.You can also find her on: TiktokInstagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

SummaryWho knew I’d cry talking about a bathing suit on my podcast? This episode has been with me a while, since I saw that Miracle Suit in the store in April. To the young girl who thought her body needed a “miracle suit” to enjoy the pool and lay out in the sun, I see you, I love you, your body does not make you any less worthy of enjoying your life. The miracle suit dilemma and the relationship with my body over the years has turned in to the most amazing foundation for my relationship with everything in my life. A way to tend to my own garden in unique ways. A launchpad for all of the other concepts I’d tackle and how what meaning I made about myself. The work that would quite literally change it all, yet it is never that simple. To the Miracle Suit at Macys, I’m sorry I put so much pressure on you to change my life, that was my job all along.P.S. no shade to the actual bathing suit brand. These were not designed for my 12 year old body and never were intended to serve me… see this pic below for proof! Imagine a vibrant tween-teen trying this on desperate to fit in (in more ways than one). Chapters00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Soul Bloom Podcast01:26 The Promises of the Miracle Suit05:13 The Impact of Body Image on Summer08:26 The Journey of Body Image and Self-Worth11:50 Making New Meaning in Our Lives13:38 Tending to the Gardens of Our Lives14:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode, I talk about how there are a lot of moments, projects and themes of our lives that can be chalked up to both the growth and bloom habit of rhododendrons and radishes (and sometimes zinnias). How can you recognize and give yourself credit for long-term patience and quicker wins? This is the woman I spoke about in the episode with her giant and amazing rhododendron: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I talk about my personal noticing practice, what it is, how special it has become to me. I tell stories about how noticing felt more confusing at first before I decided to make a conscious effort. I went from blaming nature for being behind or ahead of schedule to genuinely curious about what I could find in my explorations each day. Shifting the focus of my noticing from problem seeking to expansive joy has been an incredible shift in my life, and I invite you to give it a try. If noticing, and connecting to the outer world around you interests you, I invite you to sign up for my free 7-day noticing experiment starting March 9th. If you’re listening in the future, you can always send me an email for the prompts and I'll definitely share with you. What can you notice if you open yourself to see, feel, hear a bit more intentionally? Join the free 7 day noticing experiment Spend 5 minutes per day in the next week to discover what you are noticing in this transitional period between seasons. In this guided experience you'll receive prompts each day to help you tap into the world around you, and in turn grow closer to yourself. We begin Saturday March 9th! | Sign up here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I detail the differences between knowing and doing, how to bridge that gap, and that often, what defines the gap between the two is a big serving of protective resistance. This resistance and our behaviors make so much sense when we can see they serve a purpose. Many people are coming to realize they can no longer outsource their power when its time to understand inner workings or deeper layers of your behaviors. Now is the time to move through this work in a meaningful way and make different choices for how you meet yourself when you realize there is a gap between knowing what you want to do or what you know, and what you are doing or failing to do. To illustrate this, I personally discuss how I met myself in many situations where I knew I wanted to behave differently, but wasn’t taking action. Some of these examples include my relationship with aligned eating habits and exercise even more recently my relationship with money. Sometimes we know exactly “what” to do, but can’t seem to execute. Of course there are technical problems that we need to solve sometimes, and we need help and information to do it. Other times what we actually need is an adaptive, practical solution to our perceived issues, and we can’t outsource that to Google or Chat GPT. We need a mirror, and someone to witness and guide us in that way. More importantly, we need to meet ourselves in that place in order to effect real and lasting change. Peeling back the layers to these things will often come up in the most mundane times of our lives once we see it for what it is. You could be taking out the trash, or loading fruit into the refrigerator when that knowing hits you - Ah HA! What I’m really doing is preventing myself from feeling at risk for failure.Ah HA! What I’m actually doing has served me so well for years, I'm solving all the problems without regard for my personal values because I want to be known as a “good” family member, employee, friend. Ah HA! I’ve been setting unrealistic expectations for myself because I believe in order to be liked and valued I have to outperform myself at every turn. Ah HA! I am feeling at risk for judgement by others so I talk negatively to myself and eat more sweet snacks even though they make me feel terrible. These are just some examples of how this can play out - in many many many ways, remember you are special, unique and how this shows up for you may not look like the above examples but I guarantee you, if you are experiencing the gap between “knowing and doing” there is something meaningful underneath it all for you to discover.In a conversation with my dear friend, Ardas Chandra, we discussed her decision to create paid content for Substack, if you don’t know her already, she is a wonderful creative, writer, friend, mom, just so many things! We were joking about the difference between knowing what we need to do and actually doing it. She knows the basis of my work is around protective resistance and we discuss it often. The inner protectors are often running the show in our life until we learn to understand them with new eyes, and better yet, new experiences. Her recent post really made me think about some of the areas where I was holding back in my life, and where I was experiencing the gap of knowing and doing, especially around taking action toward my goals and a particularly inspiring quote by Kevin Kelly. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed! If any of this conversation or these concepts sparks your interest, and maybe you realize wow, you know what I thought I knew what to do but…well you frankly still haven’t done it and you want to know more, we can cover all this and more in an Inner Audit. You bring a goal that you want to work on, and we uncover deeper layers of resistance so that you can begin to see it with new eyes. With this new foundation of understanding you are able to allow yourself to bloom in a new way, gently, understanding the environment in which you have been in for quite some time. From here, I promise you will not see things the same way. In 90 minutes, the breakthroughs I have seen my clients experience are nothings short of incredible. In this episode I discuss concepts and teachings that I learned in the Truce Coaching Certification with Ali Shapiro. I’ve been certified in this process, and have used it to work through some of my greatest resistances over the last 7 years. This process also involves coaching feedback on my process so that I can improve how I support my clients. I’ve incorporated and adapted much of this material into my own practice and it is a basis for much of my work. I am my own best case study and my clients have experienced major shifts in life, personal understanding and business by understanding the deeper resistance (i.e. shadows) of their protective behaviors and ways. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode Marc and Nicole talk about our top 5 flowers. Marc’s takes are a bit unique and Nicole’s are quite expected! I personally like any flower in bloom because, they are all amazing, duh! Marc’s top 5: Magnolia blossomsTulipsChive blossomsDahliasBird of ParadiseNicole’s top 5:DahliasPeonies Ranunculus Hydrangeas Zinnia This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This episode is truly special because I convinced Marc to have a fun conversation live on the podcast. We recently got a bird feeder from local shop House Finch in Collingswood, NJ. Thanks to Kara, we decided on this cute, clear, fly through feeder, which I’ve situated where my hummingbird feeder typically hangs in the summer near my office window. We’re really lucky that our neighbors have been feeding birds forever, so we get a lot of activity in our yard as we provide a ton of natural forage in the garden and surrounding beds. Supposedly, winter is a super special time to become a birder via bird feeding because there is lots to see. I am so glad that we decided to experiment with a feeder closer to our house to enjoy all of the fun that bird watching while on the computer and in the office has offered us. In this episode, sparked from some fun brainstorming with Marc, we decided to share our top 5 birds. After all, Soulbloom is largely entwined in nature so this definitely fits as watching these cute birds has really made our souls bloom even in the shortest days of the year. Do you have a favorite bird or fun experience with birds? Share in the comments below or send me a DM on Instagram. I would love to hear from you! P.S. If you are new around here - Marc is my husband. We fell in love when we were 16 and have been together ever since. We got married in 2018 in our garden surrounded by friends and family, epic food and of course, tons of flowers. Thanks for reading Soulbloom by Nicole Doyle! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I discuss different ways I am preparing for upcoming winter, including tucking in lots of spring-blooming bulbs, reviving my sourdough starter and baking bread, and tricking my amaryllis to bloom inside all winter long. I share how this optimism and the activities that light up my life now would have probably been so foreign to me in 2019. I hope this episode encourages you to embrace whatever season of life you are in, to nourish yourself in whatever ways feel good at to spot the beauty in every season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode we sit down and chat with my friend, collaborator and naturopathic doctor, Kirsten Kessler. Kirsten is amazing and so brilliantly smart. I love knowing her and working with her professionally. She has helped me optimize my health in a few ways, totally naturally, without stressing me out or sending me running for the hills. We discuss a little bit about this in the episode, as well as what is naturopathic medicine, how Kirsten practices and why we believe having agency in our own health choices is so critical to making lasting and sustainable changes. Kisten and I met in our Truce Coaching Certification process and spent nearly a year together in practice coaching, learning these methods and deepening our skills together, we became fast friends.I joke about this in the episode but Kirsten is a WIZARD at so many things, but particularly assessing bloodwork and she loves it too. I cannot recommend taking a more holistic route to your health care enough whether it is preventative, maintenance, etc. and obviously Kirsten is my top choice for someone to guide you in that way! I hope you enjoy this episode learning more about alternative ways to manage your health and empower yourself to make decisions and lasting changes in your life from an aligned place. More about Kirsten: Kirsten Kessler is a Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutrition Specialist with a background in sociology and psychology. She aims to help everyone feel their best to live their most vital lives. She believes in the powerful connection between mental and physical health and enjoys working with individuals of all ages to address hormone imbalances, digestion, and support their mental well-being. Her practice provides personalized protocols to meet the unique needs of each individual and rejects outdated, standardized metrics of health— we are all more than just a few numbers.You can reach her through her website vitalsignsnaturalhealth.comOr follow her on social mediaIG: @vitalsigns.naturalhealthFacebook: vitalsignsnaturalhealth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

On this episode I have a great conversation with my dear friend and collaborator, Kerry Ferber. We talk about some of the ways we originally connected, how our friendship has blossomed over the last 1.5 years and how we’ve both navigated major life thresholds. The conversation also discusses how you can get back into your heart and how this is always available to you. Kerry shares more on how dropping into her heart, trusting timing and communing with nature have shaped so many transformations in her life. She is holding a free Masterclass on 9/12 all about an Inner Harvest, focusing on harvesting the power of your presence (hint: it starts in the heart!). More about Kerry and links to find her are included below! About Kerry: Kerry is an intuitive channel bridging human hearts back to the heart of Mother Earth to live a more vibrant, aligned, and expansive life. She empowers curious and courageous souls to trust in their personal truth, embody their fullest essence, and confidently beam their inner light on this planet. Kerry is also a Grief Guide, holding loving space for those experiencing layers of grief to feel the spectrum of emotions as they navigate how to be in the world without someone they love physically in it. She serves as a Divine Feminine Activator ready to support you in embracing your new level of empowerment.Join Kerry's free upcoming masterclass on 9/12 ~ Harvest the Power of Your PresenceCheck out Kerry's next Into Your Heart Activation Event on 9/26Find out more about receiving a Divine Gaia Codes sessionKerry’s Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This episode is fully inspired by the poem Come sit by my garden by Emory Hall, featured in her book of poems Made of Rivers. I discuss how this poem moved me deeply, and musings about my own garden, my hard shell exterior, and a time when my inner landscape and outer landscape were misaligned. I hope you enjoy this garden episode, recorded from my favorite seat, in the center of it all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I sat down with my dear friend and collaborator, Katie Hargreaves. Katie and I dive into human design and a little into somatics and how we can embody the unconscious aspects of our design to make human design more tangible. We discuss our personal human designs including Katie’s analysis on our shadows, and how this may show up in our lives. Tune in for much much more of this episode and enjoy a virtual conversation that felt more like one we’d have in my garden. To get your own free human design chart you can visit www.geneticmatrix.com. About Katie: Katie Hargreaves, MSW is a Human Design Embodiment Coach based in Durham, North Carolina.As a 3/5 sacral manifesting generator, Katie is multi passionate and has tried many approaches to healing and searching and experimenting with what works. She has been in the wellness field since 2012, including leading outdoor expeditions, leading a juvenile justice prevention program, and now as a licensed therapist and certified coach using Human Design.Katie turned to Somatics in late 2021. After years in talk therapy to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma, somatic work did what talk therapy never had. She went on to complete a somatic coaching certificate from Pause Breathwork and Human Design Shadow Training. She brings her knowledge of shadow, human behavior, human psyche, and Human Design into her coaching work.Her motivation in coaching is to help others to know they aren’t as trapped as they think they are and to be able to see and make choices from an embodied place, in alignment with their design. To do this she focuses on building connection with the body, while dissolving shadow and conditioning. She currently works with clients on a one time basis or for monthly coaching.Follow Katie on Instagram | Book a reading with KatieWhere to find Nicole: Website: www.nicoledoyle.coInstagram: Instagram.com/nicoledoyle.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This episode we dive into the Outer Audit which is a 60 minute 1:1 session with Nicole.Do you need a fresh set of eyes on your business or career plans? Leverage my 10+ years of corporate strategy, business development and project management experience to make big business ideas tangible for you, no matter if you are just starting out or advanced in your business or career. I’ll help you work through what you really want so we can make a plan to fit your lofty visions, without any of the crap you don’t need.This is for you if:* You aren’t looking for a one size fits all business strategy (yuck!)* You want to talk it out with someone who has been there before, and knows the common bumps in the road* You want an actionable strategy that actually aligns to your business or personal goals* You are in the planning or pre-launch phase of your business, or just started, and want to feel grounded from the beginning* You’ve experienced success but are ready for a pivot, more time or your goals have changed* You have great ideas but need help working backwards and getting $h!t done* You are interested in a longer-term business partnership with Nicole and want a taste of her styleI need an Outer Audit —>Have a question that wasn’t covered above — send me an email or DM on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This episode we dive into the Inner Audit which is a 60 minute 1:1 session with Nicole.Taking stock of where you are now with the vision of where you want to be in mind. Think of this as preparing your soil before planting a blooming garden. First, we must look within and understand the patterns, programming and totally viable reasons you are the way you are. We’ll start to identify the stories you tell and design new experiences.This is for you if:* You are looking to build more self trust and confidence* You want to understand the story you have been living your life by, and ready to change it* You are struggling to balance your personal/professional life, feeling burnt out and know you need to make changes* You want to create ease and flow in your life but not sure where to start* You don’t want more positive affirmations and spiritual bypassing* You are interested in learning the root cause, who your inner protectors are and how to work with them, not against them* You are tired of more information and need a new experience that will actually help you make sustainable changes in your life or businessI need an Inner Audit —>Have a question that wasn’t covered above — send me an email or DM on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

The mantra keeps playing in my mind. Success means nothing if you are miserable. There was a time in my life where I could easily write off misery for the fake glimmer of success. It took me a few years and a major career milestone to realize I couldn’t keep pouring all of my discontent into my career like a recycling factory and refurbish trash into something that would make me happy. The raises, the promotions, they all started to mean nothing when I realized my identity was NOT my career. I felt lost, time wasn’t mine, I didn’t feel satisfaction in what I was doing in my day-to-day any more, and it was met with a slew of other overcommitments, lack of self-care, and a numb, barely there presence in my life. My creativity took a back seat to everything else, yet I still masked and acted like everything on the inside was great. From the outside, you wouldn’t be able to tell everything on the inside was shaky. My relationship with my husband was great, we have the cutest dogs ever, my house looked well-kept, I even dressed nice and felt put together. Inside my inner landscape was dismal, bleak and I had little hope things could change, but I kept on keeping on. How could I be so unhappy when my life was what people dream of? It doesn’t matter if your life is someone else’s dream life if you are miserable in one or more aspects. For me, it was my career and my lack of boundaries with my time and energy that did me in. The lack of boundaries really crept in and never let me truly know when enough was enough. I was always striving for more, especially at work, and I had to be the best. I outperformed myself each year because that was who I was. I was known for this. How could I let them down? I realized I was repeating many of the things that likely led to my mom’s early death. It hurt, it stung, I felt stupid. How could I be so blind to this? I felt all aspects of grief for this version of myself. She still exists, I have liberated many parts of her, but it’s a deep unraveling. I continue to do the inner work to not fall victim to this trap that I learned to set so easily. What is it for you that comes after this statement? Success means nothing if ____. I encourage you to fill in the blank. Sit with the other questions at the end of the episode and really be real with yourself. The time to examine this is now. There is no time for “one day when”. At the start of this episode I also debut a new way to work with me. You can select an Inner or Outer Audit to take stock of where you are now and where you want to go. You can read more about them here. All of my work is a holistic combination of inner and outer work, but in these sessions you get to choose your focus to make the most of our time together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

People always ask me “How do you do it all?” and most days I feel that imposter syndrome creep in, like I am not doing nearly enough. ***But then I remember I am not meant to do it all, but I am being, and I happen to also get a lot done at the same time.***So … how can I leverage this efficiency for my benefit, maybe it really is who I am, a gift really? Let me teach you my ways of how I get $hit done, activate others to do the same, all while working backwards and efficiently. I will help you slay perfectionism, and cut the crap on your list to really only work on what matters, what is most aligned and actually *needs* to get done. If this interests you join me for a free workshop where I explain how this works, you’ll apply it to your own tasks, then we will have a 45 minute deep work session (focused working cameras on, mics off). I’ll stick around after for any questions you have! I’d love to see you there live, because in this situation, you kind of have to be present to experience the full thing.Free workshop August 6, 2023 8am PST/ 11am EST/ 5pm CESTP.S. In this episode I describe working backwards in theory and give a few examples. I also share how I am so much better at getting things done when I have company, even if they aren’t doing anything other than lending me energy, thank you my sacral beings This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I answer a listener question about what to do when it feels like someone is trying to steal your sparkle. I offer three approaches that can be leveraged together. These approaches are not exactly what you would expect, and require a hard look back in the mirror at yourself. It is true that sometimes people are acting in a way that isn't for your highest and best, but often we have a lot more control about how we show up, what energy we give, and how to navigate these situations when they occur. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I tell a story about how my mom once thought garden beds were better off with the "less is more" approach until one spring she spread 6 packets of zinnias in a quite small space. The result was a head turning swath of zinnias, blooming and blooming again and again. It even attracted hummingbirds. It was the talk of the town, in the best way possible. My mom didn't always have the luxury of being creative or expressing herself in creative ways, she was a sole provider for our family and so many others in our lives. Her garden was a source of so much pride and fulfillment for her. When I am feeling off, distant or overwhelmed, I think about when the last time I was able to be creative was? I am up to a quite high standard now of almost daily creativity and expression. It is really hard for me to ignore this side of me. I feel like my creative expression is true abundance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I discuss the realities of gardening and how sometimes the thing you are depending on blooming, just doesn't. When you put a lot of effort into a hobby and it brings you so much joy, satisfaction and purpose, you really do get sad when it doesn't work out the way you imagined. When you are consumed with something going wrong, you miss the beauty that is right in front of you. I also discuss the complexity of being a "fixer" or "problem solver" when it comes to things that you cannot change, but only learn from. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I discussed the feeling of being separate when it came to shopping in the plus size section growing up. Clothing size inclusivity has come a long way, but it wasn't always this way. I tell the story how I realized that shopping for clothes or anything was a way that I soothed myself when I felt discomfort, however the shopping experience made me feel pretty bad too. The coping mechanisms we create can often make us feel worse, however it becomes familiar and familiarity wins in the discomfort battle. I used to choose discomfort that was subtracting from my life than discomfort that was additive. Sometimes we're not ready to feel those feelings in the moment. It is a brave journey to start accepting yourself, your patterns and begin writing a new story. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I detail all of the interesting ways I have tried to control nature (among other things), including using milk to save my flowers. I also discuss the journey I've been on learning to relax control and actually let my mind rest. It hasn't always been easy, but it has been worth it. Though the myth of control sure had its hold on me for a long time, I am now more aware of it so I can see it happening in real time. The flower example is a great way to look at a lower risk area of your life where you may think you are in control. Ask yourself, where can you allow a bit more ease, how can you let up in areas of your life where you are trying to control the narrative?Instagram | @nicoledoyle.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this episode I discuss how I was saving the name Soulbloom for something perfect. I was hesitant to use it because I knew it was so special. It made me think of so many times that I have waited to use something nice or for the perfect moment, and how special things lost their luster. I also discuss the emotions this brings up when you lose a loved one and sift through what they may have been saving for one day when. This dilemma of waiting in general can run so deep. I used tell myself I'd be happy one day when I was finally XYZ size, or fit into certain clothes. My goal in telling you all of this is to help you see that there is no one day when, we are living now. How can we stop delaying the enjoyment of our lives? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

In this brief solo episode I discuss the magic of spring flowers, daffodils, and how their appearance surprises me and amazes me each year. I also talk about how a self discovery journey is a lot like the changing seasons of blooms in nature. Ultimately, the resilience and cycles of nature contain so much wisdom for our own journeys, if we pay attention. How can you notice your own seasons, what's blooming, what is growing and embrace where you are? I hope this post will make you see daffodils everywhere! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulbloom.substack.com