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

BII Survivor's Journey: Radical Self-Trust & Authentic Living #shorts

Aloma Dibor shares her inspiring journey as a BII survivor, transforming illness into a testament to radical self-trust and authentic living. Her story empowers viewers to embrace their own transformations. #BIIsurvivor #SelfTrust #AuthenticLiving #TransformationJourney #Inspiration

from Nyomi's World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnYjB0yYW8s

Removing the Qualifiers: The Work of Direct Communication (Action Wednesday)

What if you removed just ONE phrase from your vocabulary this week? What if you spoke directly, clearly, unapologetically—just once? In this Action Wednesday episode, Nyomi walks you through practical exercises to identify YOUR specific qualifiers, swap them for direct language, and commit to one conversation this week without softening your message. This isn't theory. This is practice. Bring your journal and get ready to do the work. In This Episode:** - Exercise 1: Your Qualifier Inventory (4 categories: Apology, Uncertainty, Minimizing, Hedging) - Exercise 2: The Swap - Before and After (5 common scenarios with direct alternatives) - Exercise 3: Your Real-World Scenarios (practicing with YOUR actual conversations) - Why removing qualifiers feels uncomfortable (and why to do it anyway) - The One Conversation Challenge (your bold action for the week) - Real examples from Nyomi's production week - What success actually looks like (hint: it's not perfection) ** The 4 Types of Qualifiers:** 1. **Apology Qualifiers:** "I'm sorry, but..." "Sorry to bother you..." 2. **Uncertainty Qualifiers:** "I might be wrong, but..." "This might be dumb, but..." 3. **Minimizing Qualifiers:** "Just wondering..." "It's just a thought..." 4. **Hedging Qualifiers:** "Kind of..." "Maybe..." "Perhaps..." **Before and After Examples:** - ❌ "Sorry to interrupt, but I was just wondering if maybe..." - ✅ "I have a question about..." - ❌ "This might be dumb, but what if we sort of tried..." - ✅ "I have an idea. What if we [specific idea]?" • ❌ "I'm so sorry, and I know you're busy, but maybe I can't make it?" • - ✅ "I need to cancel tonight. Can we reschedule?" **Your Bold Action:** Choose ONE conversation this week. Have it without qualifiers. That's it. **Prepare for it:** 1. Write the direct version 2. Practice it out loud 3. Take 3 deep breaths before 4. Speak directly during 5. Journal after **Share Your Commitment:** Instagram: Tag or DM @TheSeasonofSelfLovepodcast with "This week, I'm having [conversation] without qualifiers" **Next Episode:** Mindset Monday - Week 3: Unashamed Joy (Pleasure Without Guilt) **Connect with Nyomi:** - Website: AskNyomi.com - Instagram: @AskNyomi @TheSeasonofselflovepodcast - Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - Thursdays **Episode Hashtags:** #ActionWednesday #SeasonOfSelfLove #UnashamedVoice #DirectCommunication #RemoveQualifiers #SpeakClearly #NoApologies #ConfidentCommunication 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=129QC5l3tQ0

Unashamed Voice: Speaking Without Softening Your Truth

 Nyomi has been awake for 24 hours getting production ready. She's exhausted. She could skip this episode. But instead, she shows up—because using your voice even when it's hard IS the lesson.  In this raw, honest Mindset Monday, Nyomi shares how she learned to catch herself softening her voice with qualifiers like "I'm sorry, but..." and "This might be dumb, but..." She talks about creating a Four Agreements book for her production team, Joe Dispenza's quantum leap concept, and why your voice doesn't need to be softened to be valid. Week 2 is about Unashamed Voice—speaking without apologizing, without qualifying, without shrinking. This is growth. In This Episode: • Why Nyomi is recording after 24 hours awake (the lesson IS showing up) • Joe Dispenza's quantum leap: seeing your future self on stage instead of spiraling • Creating a Four Agreements book for production (leadership through voice) • The qualifiers we use to weaken our message • Why we've been conditioned to soften (especially women, especially BIPOC) • The difference between kind and soft (you can be both kind AND direct) • What happens when you stop softening your voice • Future self visualization: How does she speak? • 5 reflection questions to identify where and how you softenKey Takeaway: Your voice doesn't need to be softened to be valid. You can be kind AND direct. You can be compassionate AND clear. Stop apologizing for speaking.  Week 2 Focus: Unashamed Voice - Speaking Without Apologizing Reflection Questions: 1. Where do I soften my voice the most? 2. What am I afraid will happen if I don't soften my voice? 3. What qualifiers do I use most often? 4. Who is my future self, and how does she speak? 5. What would I say differently today if I spoke without softening?Connect with Nyomi: • Website: AskNyomi.com • Instagram: @AskNyomi (Tell me: What qualifier are you ready to let go of?) • Tune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysNext Episode: Action Wednesday - Removing the Qualifiers (practical exercises) Episode Hashtags: #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #MindsetMonday #UnashamedVoice #SpeakWithoutSoftening #NoApologies #DirectCommunication #ImpeccabilityOfTheWord 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=MMwwyeUm5GQ