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“Some dreams expand us, and some dreams diminish us. Wisdom is knowing when to release the ones that keep you small.”

In this solo episode, Dr. Nicole explores the delicate terrain between healthy dreams that propel us forward and unhealthy dreams that tether us to people, timelines, and identities that keep us small. We’ll reflect on how hopeful visions can quietly become bondage, how faith intersects with reality, and why releasing a dream often requires grief, forgiveness, and an honest reckoning with who we are becoming.

If you’ve ever held on to a dream that no longer served you or struggled to let go of a future you once cherished, this episode will remind you that release is not failure — it is sacred courage. And on the other side of letting go is the freedom to dream again, this time with alignment, clarity, and room for what’s next.

Song of the week: A Dream by DeBarge

Topics Covered:

00:00:00 – Episode snippet

00:01:36 – Healthy vs unhealthy dreams

00:04:06 – When dreams become bondage

00:08:22 – Dreams that kept us in toxicity

00:12:04 – When dreams rely on others

00:13:59 – Letting go of dreams that no longer serve

00:18:29 – Healthy dreams honor selfhood

00:20:18 – Acknowledging the loss

00:21:27 – Forgiving past versions of self

00:23:24 – Ability to dream again

00:25:27 – Reclaiming the right to dream

00:27:10 – Dreams that awaken purpose

00:30:16 – Thank you for listening across seasons of life

Key Takeaways:

“Allow yourself to sit in that space of having to release something that you thought you would be able to hold on to for the rest of your life.”

“Some of the dreams that are in your future are too big for you to hold on to the dreams that no longer serve you.”

“The dreams that keep us in bondage are the dreams that keep us asleep. The dreams that set you free are the dreams that wake you up to the possibility."

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.

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“God often gives a word before He gives understanding, so the heart learns to listen before it learns to define.”

In this episode with Tajala Battle-Lockhart, we explore what she calls her “re-season,” a deeply personal journey that began after the end of a 23-year marriage and unfolded through grief counseling, faith, reflection, and intentional stillness. Taj shares how releasing her mother’s ashes, shedding titles, and spending three years in sacred isolation helped her reset her life from the inside out to become who she was always meant to be.

If you’ve ever found yourself at the end of a chapter you didn’t choose or felt called to start over without knowing how, this episode will remind you that your re-season can begin the moment you decide to make room for what’s next.

Song of the week: Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Topics Covered:

00:00:00 – Episode snippet

01:25 – Introducing our guest, Tajala “Taj” Battle-Lockhart

03:03 – What is a re-season?

07:16 – Making room through letting go

10:25 – Words matter

13:06 – Key “re-words” on the healing journey

16:27 – The reveal: Daughter mirrors blind spots

18:17 – Learning self-reassurance

20:06 – The role of isolation in healing

22:32 – Pouring into others with more intention

25:10 – Relaunching “Phenomenal Young Women/Men”

28:32 – Start with honesty

31:03 – Ambushed by grief

33:31 – Protecting space, energy, and peace

36:01 – Our children are watching our healing

38:00 – Anchoring

42:00 – Connect with Tajala Battle

Key Takeaways:

“We have to be cautious of the words that we use, because it can be misleading, and somebody that we're trying to provide a message to can be fed incorrectly.”

About Our Guest:

Tajala “Taj” Battle-Lockhart, CHE, CSCC, is a Licensed REALTOR, Certified Hospitality Educator, College & Career Advisor, and award-winning Nonprofit Executive. With over 26 years of experience, she helps students, families, and professionals prepare for their future with confidence. Through her work in education, real estate, and community programs, Taj is committed to empowering people to grow, rebuild, and move forward.

Connect with Tajala Battle:

Web: https://www.tajconsultingevents.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tajala.battle/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tajconsultingevents/

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co

FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ta’Donna Nagle, a Wealth Alignment Coach and Financial Educator for a faith-rooted conversation about money, worthiness, and alignment. We talk about how many high-achieving women end up building lives that look successful on the outside but feel exhausting on the inside, and how spending, saving, or overworking can quietly become ways we cope with being out of alignment.

Ta’Donna shares her own journey out of corporate America, what it really means to build wealth in alignment with the life you want, and why learning to be a gracious receiver is just as important as being a giver. If you’re questioning your relationship with money, this conversation will meet you right where you are and gently invite you into something more aligned.

00:00:00 – Episode Snippet

00:02:36 – Introducing our guest, Ta’Donna Nagle

00:06:05 – Wealth misalignment is the real issue

00:07:53 – The “pretty prison” of success

00:17:58 – Scarcity mindset and how it impacts every area of life

00:22:22 – Learning to be a gracious receiver

00:25:18 – Parents shape early money beliefs

00:29:04 – Faith and money are deeply connected

00:35:47 – Belief plus aligned action creates results

00:40:46 – Alignment

00:41:37 – Connect with Ta’Donna Nagle

Key Takeaways:

“Sometimes you have to move with what looks like delusional faith.”

About Your Guest

Ta’Donna Nagle is a Wealth Alignment Coach, financial educator, host of the Aligned for Wealth podcast, and Founder and CEO of Legendary Wealth Builders. With over 20 years of experience in finance, she helps individuals build wealth with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Connect with Ta’Donna:
Web: https://www.legendarywealthbuilders.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/Legendary_wealthbuilders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tadonnanagle/

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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