We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom.
Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.
I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom.
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We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom.
Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.
I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom.
The information, opinions, and stories shared in this program are for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing shared should be taken as medical or health advice. You should not act on any guidance shared in these episodes without seeking the guidance of a clinical provider.
Try A Little Tenderness: Why Tough Love Could Be The Problem
I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer
17 minutes
2 weeks ago
Try A Little Tenderness: Why Tough Love Could Be The Problem
"Learn to balance determination with empathy."
Let’s explore an alternative to tough love, shall we?
For those who have hustled and grinded their way through some
of the most difficult circumstances in their lives, a more tender approach to success and personal growth may be the answer. Tough love may have been the way you survived, but tender love and care is how you will thrive in this season of your life.
If balancing determination with compassion, affirming your worth, and practicing positive reinforcement sounds good to you, tune in to this
episode for more ways to love yourself into the person you want to be.
Takeaways
Tough love may have gotten you here, but tender love will take your life to the next level.
You may crave tenderness and empathy as I grew.
Gentle approaches could yield better responses than strict ones.
Balancing determination with empathy is crucial.
You are defined by who you are, not what you do.
Affirmations can transform negative self-talk.
Positive reinforcement is an alternative to punishment.
Remember your strengths and resilience.
Self-love is essential for personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Tough Love
06:06 Transitioning to Tenderness
12:46 Embracing Self-Love and Empathy
Resources
Visit the website: nakeiahomer.com
Email your questions to thepodcast@nakeiahomer.com
For deeper reflection, read the chapter on letting go, and journal prompts: Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, and Power
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I Hope This Helps, The Podcast with Nakeia Homer
We don’t talk enough about the value that can be found in the middle. The space between where you are and where you want to be, between who you are right now and who you are meant to be, is steeped in strength-building, life-giving wisdom.
Join your host, Nakeia Homer, for a weekly conversation that will guide you through liminal spaces. These short, but impactful “chats” will be inspiring and motivating, tough and tender, educational and affirming.
I Hope This Helps, The Podcast will be covering everything from healing to personal growth, relationships to purpose, and everything in between. A new episode drops every Tuesday. Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review to help spread the wisdom.
The information, opinions, and stories shared in this program are for educational and inspirational purposes only. Nothing shared should be taken as medical or health advice. You should not act on any guidance shared in these episodes without seeking the guidance of a clinical provider.
