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May 5, 2025 84 mins
In this powerful kickoff to Ask Nyomi: Bridging the Gap’s Love & Mental Health series for Mental Health Awareness Month, host Nyomi Banks dives deep into what it really means to date while managing mental health challenges. Inspired by a heartfelt letter from a 42-year-old disabled veteran, this LIVE episode explores vulnerability, disclosure, and self-worth in modern relationships—especially when anxiety, PTSD, depression, or trauma are part of your story. 

Joining Nyomi are an incredible panel of experts:
🧠 Dr. Will Washington, resident therapist and clinical psychologist, brings raw insight into disclosure, therapy stigma, and emotional safety.

🙏🏽 Krista Nicole, faith-based coach and trauma-informed educator, shares wisdom on healing through faith, reclaiming identity after heartbreak, and dating with divine discernment.

🎤 Dog Pound Mike Mike delivers real-world perspectives on love, honesty, and the challenges of navigating relationships in the era of constant online influence. This episode balances the clinical, spiritual, and cultural realities of dating while healing. It's bold, transparent, and soul-stirring. 🧩 Topics Include:
  • When (and how) to share your mental health story when dating
  • The difference between trauma bonding and authentic connection
  • Why therapy should be seen as strength, not shame
  • Faith-based healing after rejection and shame
  • Real talk on self-love, soul ties, discernment, and spiritual alignment
  • What dating in 2025 really looks like—and how to guard your peace
🧠💞 100% of proceeds from the Mind & Heart Collection go to Mental Health America. Support healing. Wear your truth. ➤ AskNyomi.com

🙋🏽‍♀️ Listener Call-In Prompt: What’s something you wish more people understood about dating while managing anxiety or depression?

Drop your thoughts in the comments or DM @AskNyomi on IG!

🎧 Tune in every Thursday at 6 PM PST for real talk that bridges love, truth, and mental wellness. 

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