Episode 400: The Time is NOW - Welcome to Season 5 Celebration

Four hundred episodes. Three years. Thousands of lives changed. What started as a gift to herself for her 51st birthday—just four episodes in October 2023—became a daily podcast that has transformed thousands of lives. Today, Nyomi celebrates Episode 400 and announces the biggest shift yet: Welcome to Season 5.  From now on, it's primarily just Nyomi and you—real-time stories, practical exercises, lived teaching, and transformation. Occasional guests when intentional, but the focus is YOU doing the work, not just consuming content. Plus: a major announcement about June 23rd. Something Nyomi's been planning for YEARS is finally launching. This is Season 5. More intentional. More action. The time is NOW. IN THIS EPISODE The Journey to 400 Episodes: • Started as a 51st birthday gift to herself in October 2023 (originally just 4 episodes!) • Sitting at her altar 2 episodes in and hearing: "Daily" • The nervousness of being vulnerable on this show (different from 17+ years in radio/media) • Format changes throughout the journey as we grow and transform • 400 conversations, stories, tears, breakthroughs, revelations, transformationsHonoring the Community: • Thousands of listeners who've been transformed • Messages: "This podcast changed my life," "helped me leave," "gave me permission to heal" • The ripple effect: when one person heals, everyone around them is affected • This was never about numbers—it's about transformationHonoring the Guests: • The incredible voices: healers, teachers, coaches, therapists, survivors, leaders • ESPECIALLY Dr. Will Washington of Washington Wellness (cornerstone of this podcast) • The altar moment in November/December: "If you want me to continue daily, send me some help" • Dr. Will showing up when needed • Gratitude for every guest who shared their story, expertise, vulnerabilityWhat April Taught Nyomi (The Altar Confirmation): • April 2026: Paused weekly guests, just Nyomi and listeners • Shared real-time stories: green bathroom, 24 hours awake, production week, migraine altar moment • Watched transformation happen through action, not just listening • Realized: THIS format (just us) is the healing • Went to her altar for clarity: sat for mornings, asking, listening, waiting • Message was clear: It's time for a new season, new format, new missionSeason 5 Format Announcement: • Primarily solo episodes: Nyomi + listeners (no more weekly guests) • Occasional guests ONLY when intentional (specific topics, needed expertise, important stories) • Not the norm—intentional and rare • Mindset episodes: Real-time stories + teaching • Action episodes: Practical work, exercises, tools, commitments together • Monthly themes to guide focus and create momentumWhy the Solo Format: • "You don't need more information. You need TRANSFORMATION." • You need someone to walk with you through the work • You need practical tools, permission, a guide • Nyomi's role: COACH (like basketball coach, track coach, dance coach) • Accountability, tools, working together to perfect it • Sometimes guests dilute directness; sometimes you need clarity, not complexity • Sometimes you need someone to say: "I've been there. Here's how. Let's do it together."Season 5 Mission: • More intentional. More action. • NO MORE "I'll wait until the time is right" → THE TIME IS NOW • NO MORE consuming content without taking action → WE'RE DOING THE WORK • NO MORE learning without living → WE'RE APPLYING THE LESSONS • About implementation. About becoming who you're meant to be. Not someday. NOW.Nyomi's Childhood Dream: • Wanted to change the world, make the world better • Taking her assignment seriously • At 400 episodes, it's time to elevate to another level • Now we have to STOP TALKING about it and BE ABOUT ITJUNE 23RD LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT: • Something Nyomi's been working on and planning for YEARS • Everything she's been building toward • Culmination of her coaching work, self-love work, mission to help people transform from the inside out • "It's going to change lives" • More details coming soon • It's BIG. It's POWERFUL. It's FINALLY TIME.The Ripple Effect: • Everyone who listens and does the work → changes • When they change → affects everyone around them (partner, kids, friends, coworkers, community) • One person healing creates a ripple • That ripple spreads • We're not just healing ourselves—we're creating a MOVEMENT • We're changing the world one transformed life at a timeInvitation to Season 5: • Show up. Do the work. Take action. • DON'T JUST LISTEN to episodes → DO the exercises • DON'T JUST HEAR stories → APPLY the lessons • DON'T JUST CONSUME content → LIVE the transformation • Are you ready? (Nyomi is!)What to Expect in Season 5: • More Mindset episodes (real-time stories + teaching) • More Action episodes (practical wo...

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_1gcV-FkvA

Public Love or Private Pain: Should you share your relationship on social media?

PUBLIC LOVE or PRIVATE PAIN? 🔒 Meg Thee Stallion & Klay Thompson broke up. And what happened? 💔 Meg gets SLUT-SHAMED across social media 💔 Klay gets MALE-BASHED online 💔 Some INNOCENT woman gets DEATH THREATS 💔 Everyone feels entitled to their business So TONIGHT we're asking the REAL question: **Should you share your relationship on social media?** Because here's what people don't talk about: ✓ The DANGER of oversharing (stalking, harassment, threats) ✓ The double standards (why women get attacked differently) ✓ The cost of going public (privacy you can never get back) ✓ When privacy isn't optional—it's PROTECTION Tonight I'm sharing my own story: Multiple stalking situations. Boundary violations. Why I keep my relationships PRIVATE. This isn't gossip. This is about SAFETY. BOUNDARIES. MENTAL HEALTH. **TONIGHT • Thursday, April 30 • 8PM EST** *LAST SHOW BEFORE MAY'S MENTAL HEALTH SERIES!* We're covering: 🔒 Public vs Private relationships 🔒 Safety & security concerns 🔒 The Meg & Klay case study (what's REALLY happening) 🔒 Double standards & slut-shaming 🔒 How to protect your relationship AND yourself 🔒 Live polls—where do YOU stand? Drop 🔒 if you keep your relationship private Drop 📱 if you share your relationship online Drop ❓ if you're not sure what's right NEXT WEEK (MAY 1): Love & Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off! 💜 #AskNyomi #BridgingTheGap #PrivacyMatters #RelationshipBoundaries #SocialMediaSafety #PublicVsPrivate #MegTheeStallion #OnlineSafety #Boundaries #MentalHealthMatters

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wqaQdRUQZE

The Rest Practice: Honoring Your Body Without Guilt (Action Wednesday)

What if rest isn't laziness? What if rest is expansion? In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through practical exercises to create your rest practice, identify where you're doing too much vs. being enough, and take responsibility without judgment. This is the work of unashamed expansion. Bring your journal and get ready to honor your body. **In This Episode:** - Exercise 1: Where is your body asking you to rest? (5 questions to identify signals you've been ignoring) - Exercise 2: Doing too much vs. Being enough (balancing the DOING list with the BEING list) - Exercise 3: Taking responsibility without judgment (reframing with the formula from the 6th card) - Exercise 4: Creating your rest practice (ONE specific, timed, non-negotiable commitment) - Addressing the guilt: "But I have so much to do..." - The choice: Rest now on your terms, or rest later when your body forces you - Real examples from Nyomi's life (altar time, saying no, lying down, pushing back deadlines) - The 7-Day Rest Challenge **The 4 Exercises:** 1. **Where is your body asking you to rest?** - Physical symptoms, when they started, what you're telling yourself, what your body is actually saying 2. **Doing vs. Being** - List everything you're doing, mark what drains you, identify where you need to BE more 3. **Taking responsibility without judgment** - "I take responsibility for [action], but I do not judge myself for [being human]" 4. **Your rest practice** - ONE specific form of rest, made specific and timed, with prepared responses to blocks **Your Rest Practice Options:** - Sleep (30 min earlier) - Stillness (10 min silence) - Movement (gentle stretching/walking) - Saying No (decline one draining commitment) - Support (ask for help with one thing) - Boundaries (protect one hour for nothing) **The Formula:** "I take responsibility for [action/situation], but I do not judge myself for [being human]." **Your Challenge:** Do your rest practice every day for 7 days. Notice what shifts. Journal at the end: What did rest teach me about expansion? **Share Your Practice:** Instagram: Tag or DM @AskNyomi with "This week, my rest practice is..." **Connect with Nyomi:** - Website: AskNyomi.com - Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast - Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays ** #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedExpansion #RestPractice #HonorYourBody #RestWithoutGuilt #TakeResponsibilityWithoutJudgment #RestIsMedicine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . "Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others. If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls. Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com (http://theseasonofselflovepodcast.com) for resources and our downloadable workbook. Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3 Until Monday – keep choosing YOU. This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eA4JMduhm8

MINDSET MONDAY Unashamed Expansion: When Your Body Forces You to Receive Week 4: Unashamed Expans...

What if expansion doesn't always feel like moving forward? What if sometimes it feels like your body forcing you to stop? What if being "too much" means you're DOING too much and not BEING enough? In this raw, honest Mindset Monday, Nyomi shares what happened this weekend—chronic migraines in rare form, the mental battle between her human side and her soul side, and the powerful Monday morning altar moment that changed everything. Six cards fell out. A photo from years ago appeared. And every single message spoke directly to where she is RIGHT NOW. This is about redefining expansion. About taking responsibility without judgment. About honoring your body when it asks you to rest. About recognizing that sometimes the discomfort IS the expansion.  If you've ever felt like you can't afford to rest while everything is happening—this episode is for you.  IN THIS EPISODE The Migraine Weekend: • Chronic migraines in rare form—the kind of pain that makes you question everything • Expensive medication ($1000+ even with insurance) that doesn't even work • Saturday morning: 6 hours of full gratitude, then knocked back down by unbearable pain • Lying in bed thinking: "I can't afford to rest. I'm expanding. There's too much to do." • Never once thinking: "Maybe the best medicine for me right now is to rest"The Battle: Human Side vs. Soul Side: • Human side screaming: "I can't afford to lay here. I'm getting everything I asked for." • All weekend: sleeping on and off, body cleansing itself, head so heavy • Fighting the rest, fighting the stillness, fighting the pause • Rest = falling behind / not being productive / missing opportunities • The story: "How can I afford to rest when my dreams are coming true?"Monday Morning Altar Moment: • "Let's start this week over" • Shower, then altar • Lit candles, saged the room (golden rose room), saged body • Prayed for guidance, strength, help with tongue, words to self, visions, steps • Asked: "Are there any messages for me today?" • Six cards fell out of the deckThe Six Cards That Spoke: 1. Do Your Best Because You Love It - "Do your best and take action because you love it, not because you expect a reward. When you take action without expecting a reward, you enjoy every action and you can even receive greater rewards than you imagined." 2. Sacral Chakra - Abundance - "I am worthy and I deserve an abundance of anything that I require. I watch my thoughts to ensure that I am honouring and respecting myself. I honour myself by knowing that I am worthy to receive. I am open to receive—now! I remind myself that it is a sign of strength to ask for help." 3. Stay Present - New Dream - "Keep your attention on today, and stay in the present moment. This is the beginning of a new understanding. A new dream." 4. Don't Take It Personally - "When you see other people as they are without taking it personally, you can never be hurt by what they say or do. Even if others lie to you, it is okay. They are lying to you because they are afraid you will discover that they are not perfect." 5. Throat Chakra - Truthfulness - "I am truthful and honest with myself. I aim to overcome any fears about speaking my truth, and I speak in a loving and considerate way." 6. Being Impeccable (THE KEY) - "Being impeccable, you take responsibility for your actions, but you do NOT judge or blame yourself for anything."The Photo: • A photo from years ago popped up while taking pictures of the cards • Nyomi standing tall, full red head, fully in her power • She was already living it. She was already expansive. She just didn't know it yet.The Chills & The Lesson: • Chills down her spine when she saw it all together • The universe was telling her what her human side didn't want to hear • Expansion doesn't always look like MORE. Sometimes it looks like STOP. • Sometimes expansion means your body forcing you to rest so you can receive • Sometimes being "too much" means you're DOING too much and not BEING enoughWhat Unashamed Expansion Really Means: We think expansion means: • Doing more • Being visible everywhere • Saying yes to everything • Hustling harder • Never stopping • Always pushing forwardBut what if expansion also means: • Resting more • Being selective about where you show up • Saying no to protect your energy • Honoring your limits • Pausing when your body asks you to • Receiving instead of always givingYou Already Carry Everything You Need: • That photo showed: she was already living it years ago • I don't need to do more to prove my worth • I don't need to hustle harder to deserve rest • I don't need to be productive every second to be valuable • I already have everything I need. I just need to stop long enough to receive it.The Tension: • Expansion isn't always comfortable • Sometimes expansion hurts • Sometimes it feels like pressure, like your bod...

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf7Ph_o2Z3U

Vertigo: Our Struggle with Dizziness & Finding Answers #shorts

Battling debilitating vertigo spells, one person's search for relief hits a wall when doctors offer little help. 'I tried everything,' they recall, but the dizziness persists, becoming a major challenge. Can they find a solution? #vertigo #dizziness #health #medicalmystery #chronicillness

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCSKYjcef3U

The Joy Audit: Reclaiming Pleasure Without Guilt (Action Wednesday)

When was the last time you did something just because it brought you joy? Not because it was productive. Not because it served a purpose. Just because it felt good.  In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through The Joy Audit—practical exercises to identify where you're blocking joy, release guilt, practice both/and thinking, and add one joyful practice to your daily life. This is about reclaiming pleasure without justification. Bring your journal and get ready to add joy back in. In This Episode: • Exercise 1: The Joy Audit (5 questions to identify where joy is blocked) • Exercise 2: The Guilt Release (reframing each guilt into truth) • Exercise 3: The Both/And List (claiming all your dreams) • Exercise 4: Choosing Your Joyful Practice (one daily practice for pure pleasure) • Nyomi's real joyful practices (altar time, music on set, green bathroom, laughter, podcasting) • Addressing resistance: "I don't have time" and "What if people judge me?" • The 7-Day Joy ChallengeThe 5 Joy Audit Questions: 1. What brings you joy that you've been apologizing for or minimizing? 2. Where are you feeling guilty about feeling good? 3. What dreams or callings have you been told you need to choose between? 4. What joyful practices have you cut out because they seem "unproductive"? 5. Who are you worried will judge you for pursuing your joy?The Guilt Release Formula: "I release the guilt about [thing]. The truth is [reframe]." Both/And Examples: • I can have BOTH a successful career AND a fulfilling personal life • I can have BOTH creative fulfillment AND financial stability • I can have BOTH rest AND productivityYour Joyful Practice: "Every day this week, I will [specific joyful practice] at [specific time]." Examples of Joyful Practices:  Dance to one song every morning, take a 10-minute bath, read fiction for 15 minutes, light a candle and journal, cook one beautiful meal, paint or create, sing, walk outside, watch the sunset, sit in silence with coffee, stretch, listen to music The Challenge: Do your joyful practice every day for 7 days. Notice what shifts. Share Your Practice: Instagram: Tag or DM @AskNyomi with "This week, my joyful practice is..."  Next Episode: Mindset Monday - Week 4: Unashamed Expansion (Being "Too Much" Boldly) Connect with Nyomi: • Website: AskNyomi.com • Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast • Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysEpisode Hashtags: #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedJoy #JoyAudit #PleasureWithoutGuilt #JoyForJoysSake #AddJoy #DailyJoy Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . "Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others. If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls. Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com (http://theseasonofselflovepodcast.com) for resources and our downloadable workbook. Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3 Until Monday – keep choosing YOU. This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaf9JJZ2RA

Unashamed Joy: When Your Dreams Become Your Reality

What if you didn't have to choose between your dreams? What if you could pursue all of them—unapologetically? Fresh off a joy-filled production week, Nyomi shares the story of bringing back the original Chicago cast 10 years later, working 15-hour days fueled by gratitude, and almost getting lost in the "Hollywood set" mindset before being reminded of her other calling by Dr. Will's text. This is about having multiple dreams. Multiple callings. Multiple joys. And not apologizing for any of it. In This Episode: • Full circle moments: Original cast returning after 10+ years • The Four Agreements booklet setting the tone on set • Working 15-hour days guided by joy • Two dreams running simultaneously: production + coaching • Dr. Will's Saturday text as a loving reminder • Almost getting lost in one dream and forgetting the other • The tension: Which joy do I choose? • Why your joy doesn't need justification • The guilt we carry about feeling good • "Making my dream a reality"—Nyomi's childhood motto • Gratitude as the foundation of joy • Both/and, not either/or • 5 reflection questions on unashamed joyKey Takeaway: You don't have to choose between your dreams. It's not either/or. It's both/and. Your joy doesn't need justification. You get to have all of it—unapologetically. Week 3 Focus: Unashamed Joy - Pleasure Without Guilt Reflection Questions: 1. What brings me joy that I've been apologizing for? 2. Where am I operating from either/or instead of both/and? 3. What would my life look like if I pursued all my dreams unapologetically? 4. What guilt am I carrying about my joy? 5. What is one joyful practice I can add to my daily life this week?Connect with Nyomi: • Website: AskNyomi.com • Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast • (Tell me: What joy are you ready to stop apologizing for?) • Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysNext Episode: Action Wednesday - The Joy Audit (identifying blocks + adding joyful practices) Episode Hashtags: #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #UnashamedJoy #JoyWithoutGuilt #PursueAllYourDreams #BothAnd #MakingDreamsReality #FullCircleMoments Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . "Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others. If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls. Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcast visit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com (http://theseasonofselflovepodcast.com) for resources and our downloadable workbook. Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3 Until Monday – keep choosing YOU. This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1avUnppG_28