Thrive with Nicole

Welcome to Thrive with Nicole! The podcast for empaths, lightworkers, and sensitive souls ready to transform their sensitivity into their greatest strength. I’m your host, Nicole Ivens... Certified EFT practitioner, Holistic Counsellor, Intuitive Guide, and Fellow Empath and Highly Sensitive Woman. If you’ve ever felt like your sensitivity is a burden, like the weight of the world is too much to carry, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth your sensitivity is sacred. It’s not something to suppress; it’s a gift to embody. This podcast is your sanctuary a space where we honor and celebrate your unique energy. Together, we’ll explore healing tools like EFT tapping, energy alignment, intuitive guidance, and spiritual teachings to help you step fully into your power. Here, you’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, release emotional blocks, and create a life that feels aligned, authentic, and deeply fulfilling. Because

Thrive with Nicole is a health podcast hosted by Nicole Ivens, with 194 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nicole Ivens hosts Thrive with Nicole, a health show with 194 episodes published.

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  Episode #193

  Can You Heal Trauma?

  Jul 22, 202620 minS1

  Trauma isn't always the result of one major event. Sometimes it's the accumulation of experiences that left us feeling unsafe, unheard, or alone. In this episode of the Thrive with Nicole Podcast , we explore what trauma really is, how it can affect the nervous system, and why healing isn't about simply "moving on." Instead, healing is about gently creating enough safety for your mind and body to begin letting go of survival patterns that are no longer serving you. We'll talk about: What trauma really is How trauma can show up emotionally, physically, and spiritually Why feeling safe is the foundation of healing Common misconceptions about trauma recovery Gentle steps you can begin taking towards healing Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or wanting to better understand someone you love, this episode offers compassionate insights and hope that healing is possible. Remember, healing isn't about becoming someone new; it's about reconnecting with the person you've always been beneath the survival. ✨ If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Thrive with Nicole Podcast . ✨If you are feeling ready to embark on your healing journey, I would be honoured to hold safe healing container for you. I invite you to explore how I can support you. ✨Do you have a burning question that is keeping you up at night? I invite you to submit your question to Heart-to-Heart with Nicole, you can message me here on the podcast or email info@nicoleivens.com Thank you for joining me for this conversation. My hope is that through each episode, you feel a little more seen, a little more understood, and a little more connected to yourself. If you'd like to continue the conversation, I invite you to join Heart to Heart with Nicole , where we explore life's questions, challenges, and moments of growth together. Until we meet again, be gentle with yourself, trust your journey, and remember: to feel safe is to heal.

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  Episode #192

  Can You BioHack Your Nervous System?

  Jul 1, 202620 minS1

  Can You Biohack Your Nervous System? Biohacking has become a popular buzzword in the wellness space, with countless tools, techniques, and strategies promising to regulate your nervous system faster and more effectively. But can you actually biohack your nervous system? In this episode, I explore the growing conversation around nervous system biohacking and share my perspective on where these approaches can be helpful and where they may fall short. While many biohacks can support regulation and provide temporary relief, I discuss why true nervous system healing is often less about finding the next quick fix and more about creating the conditions for safety, presence, and lasting change. I also explore an important question: "If the nervous system responds to slowness and safety, is biohacking trying to speed up a process that was never meant to be rushed?" One question I often hear is whether EFT Tapping is a biohack. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why EFT Tapping may appear to be a biohack on the surface, while also offering something much deeper. Rather than simply changing how we feel in the moment, EFT Tapping can help us safely connect with, process, and heal the emotions and experiences that may be contributing to nervous system dysregulation. Join me as we unpack the difference between managing symptoms and supporting genuine healing, and reflect on what it really means to work with your nervous system rather than trying to outsmart it. Whether you're new to nervous system work, curious about biohacking, or wondering where EFT Tapping fits into the conversation, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to slow down and consider a different path forward. "Healing doesn't always happen faster because we push harder. Sometimes healing happens because, for the first time, we feel safe enough to slow down." EP168 What is Orienting Tapping? I invite you to go deeper with your nervous system healing and work with me privately. Get Started Here Thank you for joining me for this conversation. My hope is that through each episode, you feel a little more seen, a little more understood, and a little more connected to yourself. If you'd like to continue the conversation, I invite you to join Heart to Heart with Nicole , where we explore life's questions, challenges, and moments of growth together. Until we meet again, be gentle with yourself, trust your journey, and remember: to feel safe is to heal.

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  Episode #191

  What is Living Grief?

  Jun 16, 202623 minS1

  What is Living Grief? In this episode of Thrive with Nicole , I continue my grief series by exploring the often-overlooked experience of living grief . Through personal stories and reflections from my own journey, I share what it means to live with grief that doesn't always have a clear beginning or end. I discuss how the well-known stages of grief can show up within living grief, often in ways we may not recognise, and how these experiences can impact our emotions, relationships, sense of self, and everyday life. This episode is an invitation to gently reflect on your own experiences and consider where living grief may have shown up in your life. Whether you're navigating loss, change, unmet expectations, chronic challenges, or life transitions, my hope is that this conversation helps you feel seen, understood, and less alone. At the end of the episode, I also share an invitation to join Heart to Heart with Nicole ; my advice and reflection column where we explore life's challenges together, one heartfelt conversation at a time. If this episode resonates with you, I encourage you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this message today. Thank you for joining me for this conversation. My hope is that through each episode, you feel a little more seen, a little more understood, and a little more connected to yourself. If you'd like to continue the conversation, I invite you to join Heart to Heart with Nicole , where we explore life's questions, challenges, and moments of growth together. Until we meet again, be gentle with yourself, trust your journey, and remember: to feel safe is to heal.

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  Episode #190

  Walking The Labyrinth of Grief: Introduction to a Series on Living with Loss

  Apr 21, 20268 minS1

  <p>Grief is often described as a series of stages we move through; but for many people, that simply isn’t how it feels. </p><p>In this opening episode, we explore a different way of understanding grief: not as a straight line, but as a labyrinth.</p><p>A labyrinth has one winding path. It curves, it doubles back, and at times it can feel like you’re returning to the same place again and again. </p><p>Grief can feel like this too; shifting, revisiting, and unfolding in its own time.</p><p>In this episode, we gently explor...

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  Episode #189

  When You Don’t Know What You Need Anymore

  Jul 1, 202513 minS1

  <p><b>Have you ever had the thought "I just don't know what I need?"</b>We can’t miss the rhetoric especially on social media that dictates:🗣️ Self-care is not Selfish🗣️ Put your needs first🗣️ Bring yourself to the top of your to-do listAnd I know that because I have said all of these things and more both on my social media platforms and to my private clients and members…Was I wrong in saying these things?  No…But we need to go deeper on this topic of self-care is not selfish…If you have ever thought taking care of yourself is selfish...

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