Silence feels safe after divorce—but it doesn’t heal you. It buries you. And eventually? It breaks you.
In this raw and real episode, Nichole opens up about the quiet pain of pretending to be “fine,” why we stay silent, and how speaking your truth out loud can be the medicine you didn’t know you needed. Expect messy confessions, sassy girlfriend wisdom, and practical steps to finally let the weight off your chest.
What you’ll hear:
- Why silence feels easier—but costs you more.
- The real reasons women stay quiet after divorce.
- How to “heal out loud” without oversharing.
- Nichole’s personal story of breaking her silence—and what happened next.
Follow Nichole on Instagram @msnicholebanks and visit nicholebanks.com for courses, retreats, and coaching.
If this episode makes you laugh, cry, or whisper “same,” hit follow, leave a review, and share it with a girlfriend who needs this reminder: healing out loud is brave—not weak.
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