The Bestie Space
Episodes
The Strong Woman Trap
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“You’re so strong.”It sounds like a compliment…but what if it’s also the reason you feel like you have to hold everything together?In this e...
How do you start becoming the real you?
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode, we asked the question: Who are you… really?But what happens after that moment—when you realize you’ve been living in roles… and ...
The question you need to ask yourself... Who are you?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who are you… really?Not the strong one.Not the dependable one.Not the version of you that learned how to hold everything together.In this episode of...
Allowing Good Things to Happen To You
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve lived in survival mode for a long time, “good” can feel unfamiliar… even unsafe.In this episode of The Bestie Space, we’re talki...
New Year: Resets not Resolutions
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 2 opener of The Bestie Space, Nicole reflects on slowing down over the holidays, choosing presence with her kids and friends, and start...
10 Ways out of Survival Mode
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Bestie Space, Nicole breaks down the subtle signs of survival mode and shares 10 simple, doable shifts that can help you finall...
Flipping the Script on Burnout
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores what burnout really feels like, the subtle signs we ignore, and the powerful mindset shift that helped Nicole reclaim her energy...
Thankful & Grateful
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soul-soothing episode of The Bestie Space, Nicole invites you into a deep, honest conversation about gratitude — the kind that grows from sl...
Why you need Affirmations in your life
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Affirmations aren’t just feel-good quotes — they’re the quiet rewiring of the stories we tell ourselves. In this episode, I break down what affi...
The Loneliness After Leaving: What No One Tells You About Healing
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You finally left the chaos — but now the quiet feels unbearable. In this episode, I open up about the loneliness that follows leaving a toxic or nar...
Breaking the Silence: What Domestic Violence really looks like
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — and this episode is a reminder that abuse isn’t always physical. It can show up as control, manipul...
Surviving a High Conflict Ex
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with a high-conflict ex is exhausting—it’s never-ending games of emotional sabotage, financial warfare, and manipulation that leave you dr...
Repotting Your Roots: Mental Health Awareness & Finding Space to Heal
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When my peace lily, Polly, started to droop, I realized her roots were drowning—and so was I. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with...
From Restless Nights to Real Rest - A Sleep Breakthrough
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over three years, I survived on just 4–5 restless hours of sleep a night—telling myself exhaustion was strength. Spoiler: it wasn’t. In this...
Single Mom Life: The Real, the Hard, and the Beautiful
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a single mom comes with the expected challenges—exhaustion, decision fatigue, and carrying it all alone—but it also brings surprising gifts:...
Emotional Mastery & Recovery – Putting Your Heart Back Together
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Healing isn’t linear—it’s messy, beautiful, and full of small victories that prove you’re stronger than you think. In this episode, Nicole unp...
Co-Parenting Is Not for the Faint-Hearted
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-parenting can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing your kids’ needs, your own peace, and the challenges of navigating life with an ex. In th...
Choosing Divorce and Protecting My Peace
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the pain of staying finally outweighs the fear of leaving? In this raw episode, Nicole shares the breaking point that led her to cho...
Narcissism - Naming the Invisible Wound
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bestie Space, Nicole sheds light on the often unseen wounds caused by narcissism. From gaslighting and constant criticism to walkin...
You're not broken, you're breaking through
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole reminds you that the seasons where you feel the most “broken” are often the moments just before your biggest breakthroughs. This episode w...
The burnout you didn't see coming
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole dives into the hidden side of burnout—the kind that leaves you looking strong on the outside but feeling empty on the inside. This episode is...
Advice I'd give to myself 5 years ago
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole kicks off Bestie Space by sharing her own story of turning heartbreak into healing and pain into purpose. This is the raw, honest reminder that...