Nicoa bonds with one of her happiest new friends, Summer Lambert, a renowned photographer and storyteller in Wilmington, NC. They chat about Summer's life by design and chuckle over her obsession with traffic cones and the Olympics. Summer shares her journey from a young girl with a passion for photography to a professional who engagingly captures beautiful life stories for her clients. From her time at Nicoa's engagement party, to traveling to Ghana, as well as the impact of her brother-in-law's passing, Summer's life lessons emphasize the importance of community, faith, family, self-care, and finding joy in everyday moments.

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Nicoa discusses the concept of UNLEARNING, suggesting it involves reframing rather than erasing past knowledge. She reflects on her life, realizing she followed societal norms without questioning them, I mean who really does at a young age?! This realization led her to unlearn and rediscover her authentic self. She shares a personal anecdote about questioning religious practices and encourages listeners to do the same. Nicoa offers a life domain exercise to help listeners unlearn and rediscover their true selves, inviting them to engage in self-reflection and understand their motivations and actions related to their own LIFE BY DESIGN!

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Annika Pavel, originally from Czechoslovakia, shares her extraordinary life journey with Nicoa. Starting as a refugee in England, she became a model and, wait for it, a JAMES Bond girl. Annika, now a grandmother, has written a book of personal essays and children's stories called ENCOUNTER WITH THE FUTURE. She emphasized the importance of travel and education, influenced by her mother. Annika's brother, a BBC and Voice of America journalist, faced perilous situations but continued his work. Annika's story highlights a LIFE BY DESIGN of resilience, adaptability, and the transformative power of real world experiences.

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Welcome to your weekly espresso shot y'all! Nicoa shares a dream where she was receiving rather than giving, symbolizing a shift in her life. A voice in her dream advised her to "Stop trying to be your best self," leading her to reflect on the need to relax and enjoy the moment. Nicoa acknowledges her tendency to be a caregiver and a by default leader, often at the expense of relaxation in her Life By Design. She encourages listeners to find more contentment and satisfaction in life, realize YOU ARE ENOUGH rather than focusing constantly on striving for self-improvement. Are YOU savoring the moments? #LifeByDesignJournalingPrompt

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Good Enough depends on the goal, not you! Nicoa encourages letting go of unrealistic standards and embracing the idea that "good enough" is sufficient. You are sufficient! Nicoa shares a personal story about her children, reflecting on the need to provide an abundance of food and realizing it was more about her own insecurities than their needs. She concludes that remembering what matters most! being present and connecting with loved ones? Or making it perfect? LIFE BY DESIGN! Journaling prompt this week...

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NICOA and RG SHORE, author of the award winning memoir THE OCEAN INSIDE ME, engaged in a profound dialogue about the importance of recognizing and transcending labels, connecting the head and heart through meditation, and transforming personal energy to create positive change in the world. Through their conversations, they explore the themes of identity, injustice, and the true nature of reality, emphasizing the importance of empathy and open dialogue in addressing these complex issues while sharing some insights into somatic work and meditation. Everyone's LIFE BY DESIGN is different and meditation is a doorway to peace no matter what your story!

THE OCEAN INSIDE ME is a spiritual memoir about healing racial trauma as a person of color incarcerated in an almost all-white prison. Amidst harsh conditions and blatant racism, R.G. Shore learned to meditate by going into his body, befriending his shadow, and learning to sit with the traumas held by his younger self. A Master in meditation, R.G. found a way to liberate his inner child in the most unlikely place, and is now offering a path for you to find healing as well.

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Ready to talk about the importance of integrating the head and heart? Nicoa emphasizes the need to observe thoughts, feel into them, and consider new perspectives. She shares a personal story about a fender bender caused by distraction, illustrating how initial self-criticism can be replaced with compassion and understanding. A Life By Design Practice is to balance moments like these by coming back to the body, the heart of the matter, placing a hand on their heart taking deep breaths and considering compassion for yourself. LIFE BY DESIGN!

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Nicoa interviews her Favorite Barista! (shhhhh don't tell the others!) Nicoa and William Stadler discuss William's diverse career journey, including his time as a Starbuck's barista, his HR roles at Red Hat and Google, and his passion for science fiction writing. William shares his struggles with mental health and how therapy and writing helped him step into his LIFE BY DESIGN. He emphasizes the importance of creativity, tenacity, and not letting others change who you are. William's LIFE BY DESIGN highlights the value of family (he homeschools his four kids!) self-awareness, resilience, and the power of play in personal and professional growth!

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