Back to Life with Nicole Green

THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU

🎙️ Show Notes Episode Title: The Closer I Get To You
Series: Has Anybody Seen Love?
Podcast: The Back to Life Podcast with Nicole Green
Guest: Preston Green
Season: 3, Episode 16

Description:
In the final episode of the Has Anybody Seen Love? series—and the Season 3 finale of The Back to Life Podcast—Nicole and her husband Preston, get up close and honest about what it really means to stay connected in a world that constantly pulls us in different directions.

From intentional presence to navigating emotional distance, this conversation dives deep into the art of cultivating closeness over time. It's real, it’s tender, it’s a little flirty—and it’s full of wisdom for anyone seeking lasting love and meaningful connection.

Nicole also shares a powerful reflection prompt to help you tie together the whole series in your personal life or relationships.

📝 Reflection Prompt: "What Does Love Require of Me Right Now?"

Connect:
🎧 Listen + subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
📲 Follow @bewellwithnicole on Instagram for more inspirational content

Thank you for journeying with me through Season 3. Whether this is a pause or a pivot, I am so grateful to have walked this part of the road with you. 💚

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW?

🎧 THE BACK TO LIFE PODCAST - S3, E15

Episode Title: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Series: Has Anybody Seen Love?
Host: Nicole Green
Guest: Preston Green

Episode Summary:
In this heartful, hilarious, and healing conversation, Nicole and her husband Preston return for part two of the Has Anybody Seen Love? series. Today, they explore the deeper side of love: emotional safety. What does it really mean to feel emotionally safe with someone? How do you build trust when life gets real? And how do couples create connection that doesn’t fall apart under pressure?

With a blend of honest reflections, personal stories, and playful banter, the Greens unpack what emotional safety looks like—and how it becomes the foundation of a love that lasts. Whether you’re in a relationship, navigating new love, or doing the work to love yourself better, this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped to build safer, stronger, more connected relationships.

💬 Plus: A few fun jabs, warm laughs, and real talk moments between Nicole and Preston that make you feel like you’re in the living room with them.

📥 Don’t forget to download your free Emotional Safety Reflection Guide—perfect for journaling, couples’ convo starters, or self-awareness check-ins. 👉🏾 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NGROhzJolNh-GVeMf6r8hoyM1tt3CZ05/view?usp=sharing  

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Emotional Safety Reflection Guide
  
  
• Episode 1: Where Is the Love? – Love in Action + The Love Audit
  
  
• Subscribe & leave a review to help more people find encouragement through this series!

WHERE IS THE LOVE?

The Back to Life Podcast 

🎙️ HAS ANYBODY SEEN LOVE SERIES - Episode 14: Where Is the Love?

Host: Nicole Green
Guest: Preston Green

Nicole kicks off the new series with her husband, Preston, for a candid, funny, and heartfelt convo on what love looks like in action—not just what it feels like. From everyday marriage moments to a powerful "Love Audit" inspired by 1 Corinthians 13, this episode explores how we give, receive, and grow in love beyond the butterflies.

🎧 Plus: Banter, real talk, and a little flirtation.
📲 Connect: @BeWellWithNicole | www.bewellwithnicole.com 

👤 Guest Bio

Preston Green is a husband, 4x state champion, creative thinker, and occasional comedian (especially when he's on the mic with Nicole). Known for his steady wisdom and loyal heart, Preston brings an honest and grounded perspective to love, marriage, and growth in real life. He's Nicole’s better half—and her favorite podcast guest.  Follow & cheer him on in his races on IG: @runpeedyrun

📝 Download the Free Love Audit Worksheet

Want to go deeper?
Download the Love Audit Worksheet mentioned in today’s episode and take a few moments to reflect on how you’re loving and growing:
👉 💗 The Love Audit for Podcast.pdf

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

Seasons of Life Series - FALL: THE LETTING GO SEASON

Show Notes – Episode 13: Fall – The Pruning Season

🍂 Episode Title: Fall – The Pruning Season: Letting Go to Make Room for Growth
🎙 Guest: LaQuesia Love, LPC-S | Love Therapy Counseling, Dallas, TX

Episode Summary:

Fall is a season of letting go. Just as trees shed their leaves to prepare for winter, we, too, must release what no longer serves us so we can grow.

But let’s be real—letting go is hard. Whether it’s a relationship, a job, or even an old version of yourself, pruning can feel like loss. In this episode, LaQuesia Love helps us navigate this process with wisdom, faith, and trust in what’s ahead.

🎧 This episode is your reminder that letting go isn’t losing—it’s making space for something new.

🔗 Resources & Links:
✅ Connect with LaQuesia Love, LPC-S: www.lovetherapy.group or IG: @lovetherapydfw
✅ Follow Nicole Green, LPCC: www.bewellwithnicole.com  Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG
✅ Subscribe to Back to Life for more encouragement!

🎶 Loving the series? Share your biggest takeaway and tag us on social media!

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

Seasons of Life Series - SUMMER: THE SEASON OF HARVEST

Show Notes – Episode 12: Summer – The Harvest Season

Episode Title: Summer – The Harvest Season: Embracing Abundance Without Burnout
🎙 Guest: LaQuesia Love, LPC-S | Love Therapy Counseling, Dallas, TX

Episode Summary:

Summer is a season of growth, celebration, and abundance—but it can also bring pressure, burnout, and comparison. In today’s episode, we explore how to reap the rewards of your hard work without exhausting yourself in the process.

Therapist LaQuesia Love joins us to talk about embracing success, practicing gratitude, and making space for joy without feeling like you have to do it all.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to embrace your Summer season with joy, balance, and gratitude.

🔗 Resources & Links:
✅ Connect with LaQuesia Love, LPC-S: www.lovetherapy.group or IG: @lovetherapydfw
✅ Follow Nicole Green, LPCC: www.bewellwithnicole.com  Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG
✅ Subscribe to Back to Life for more encouragement!

Enjoying the show? Leave a review and share this episode with a friend who needs it!

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

Seasons of Life Series: SPRING - THE GROWING SEASON

SHOW NOTES: The Back to Life Podcast

Seasons of Life Series – Episode 11: Spring – The Growing Season
🎙 Guest: LaQuesia Love, LPC-S | Love Therapy Counseling, Dallas, TX

Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the Seasons of Life series! Last time, we talked about the winter season—those times of waiting, stillness, and even struggle. But today, we’re stepping into spring. Spring is all about renewal, growth, and new beginnings, but growth isn’t always easy—it’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes uncomfortable.

Licensed therapist LaQuesia Love, LPC-S joins me again as we discuss what it means to step into a season of growth—how to nurture what’s been planted, let go of what’s holding us back, and embrace the process of transformation. We’ll also explore the balance of excitement and fear that comes with change and why stepping into the “new” can sometimes feel just as overwhelming as the waiting.

If you’re in a season where things are shifting, opportunities are emerging, or you feel a deep pull toward something new—this episode is for you.

Resources & Next Steps:

🔹 Connect with LaQuesia Love, LPC-S: www.lovetherapy.group or IG: @lovetherapydfw
🔹 Follow Nicole Green, LPCC: www.bewellwithnicole.com  Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG
🔹 Feeling stuck? Here’s a journaling prompt: What am I growing into right now? What do I need to let go of?

If you loved this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! Let’s grow together. 

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

Seasons of Life - Winter

SHOW NOTES: The Back to Life Podcast

Seasons of Life Series – Episode 10: Winter: The Wilderness Season
🎙 Guest: LaQuesia Love, LPC-S | Love Therapy Counseling, Dallas, TX

Episode Summary:

Welcome to the Seasons of Life series! Life moves in rhythms and seasons—some full of warmth and joy, others cold and isolating. In this episode, we’re diving into Winter: The Wilderness Season, a time of uncertainty, waiting, and deep internal work. Whether you’re dealing with loss, loneliness, or just feeling stuck, winter seasons challenge us to slow down, let go, and prepare for what’s next.

Licensed therapist LaQuesia Love, LPCC, joins me to talk about how to navigate this challenging season with mind, body, and soul care. We’ll explore the difference between self-care and soul-care, why winter seasons are necessary for growth, and how to challenge the negative thoughts that often arise. Most importantly, we’ll remind you that this season won’t last forever—spring always comes.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

🌨 What is a “winter” season in life? – Feeling lost, stuck, or disconnected
🍂 The necessity of letting things go – Why some things need to die off to make space for new growth
🧠 Challenging negative thoughts – Learning to recognize “fact vs. fear”
💙 Self-care vs. soul-care – Why we need both to get through hard seasons
🌱 Holding onto hope – Even when you can’t see what’s next

Mental Health Strategies for Winter Seasons:

✔ Recognizing and challenging negative thought patterns
✔ Giving yourself permission to rest and slow down
✔ Seeking community and support during isolating times
✔ Understanding that growth is happening, even when it’s not visible
✔ Holding onto faith and hope—spring always follows winter

Episode Quotes:

✨ “Winter isn’t just about surviving—it’s about preparing.”
✨ “Your thoughts are not always facts. Ask yourself: Is this fact or fear?”
✨ “Even in this season, something is happening beneath the surface.”

Resources & Next Steps:

🔹 Connect with LaQuesia Love, LPC-S: www.lovetherapy.group or IG: @lovetherapydfw
🔹 Follow Nicole Green, LPCC: www.bewellwithnicole.com  Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG
🔹 Subscribe to the Back to Life with Nicole Podcast for more encouragement!

If this episode spoke to you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend! 

Disclaimer

This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.

WHY ME? - I Will Survive

SHOW NOTES

Episode Title: I Will Survive – Navigating Setbacks & Unmet Expectations
Series: WHY ME? – Part 3
Hosts: Nicole & Angela Barela, LPCC

Episode Summary:

Ever found yourself thinking, “This is NOT how life was supposed to go”? You’re not alone. In this final episode of our WHY ME? series, licensed professional clinical counselors, Nicole Green and Angela Barela of Blue Phoenix Therapy, dive into the emotional, mental, and spiritual impact of unmet expectations and setbacks—those moments when life doesn’t unfold the way we imagined.

We’re unpacking why these disappointments hit so hard, how to shift from a “Why Me?” mindset to a place of hope and resilience, and practical strategies for navigating life's detours without losing yourself in the process.

If you’re struggling with a delayed dream, a failed plan, or a season of waiting, this conversation will remind you: This isn’t the end of your story.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why unmet expectations feel so heavy and how to process them
✔️ The "Why Me?" mindset—and how to shift it
✔️ How setbacks can be redirections, not rejections
✔️ Practical coping strategies for disappointment and life’s detours
✔️ How faith plays a role in trusting the process

Quotes to Remember:

✨ "Life is not a vending machine—you don’t just press a button and get what you want." – Angela
✨ "You are allowed to grieve, but don’t let it stop you from living." – Angela
✨ "Maybe God isn’t saying ‘no’—He’s saying ‘not yet’ or ‘I have something better.’" – Nicole

Quote mentioned in podcast: “The goal is not to have better ways to escape struggle. The goal is to become the person who doesn’t crumble under struggle” -  𝐑𝐚𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬 | 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 | 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡| 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭  IG: @raquel_the_capacity_expert

Resources & Next Steps:

🔗 [Follow Nicole Green, LPCC on Instagram] @BeWellwithNicoleG
🔗 [Connect with Angela Barela, LPCC on Instagram] @BluePhoenixTherapy
🔗 [Subscribe to the Podcast] 

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📩 Have a story or topic you’d love us to cover? Send us a DM!

Until next time… keep showing up for yourself. 

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice, therapy, or professional support. Please seek professional help when needed.

WHY ME? - How Can I Ease the Pain?

Show Notes – Episode 8: WHY ME? Series 

Episode Title: How Can I Ease the Pain? - The Silent Struggles of Chronic Illness, Injury, and Pain

Episode Summary:
When life throws unexpected health challenges our way—whether it’s chronic illness, injury, or ongoing pain—it can feel like we’ve lost control of our own story. These struggles don’t always come with sympathy cards or easy solutions, but they do come with a lot of emotions, questions, and grief for the life we once had.

In this episode of the WHY ME? series, I’m opening up about my own unexpected health diagnosis and how it led me to a full-on “Why me?” moment. We’ll talk about the hidden grief that comes with these silent struggles, how to navigate the mental and emotional toll, and most importantly—how to hold on to hope even when healing feels out of reach.

Whether you’re in the midst of a health battle, supporting someone who is, or just trying to figure out how to cope with life’s unexpected detours—this conversation is for you. 💚

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ The surprising ways chronic illness, injury, and pain can feel like grief
✅ Why these struggles can be so isolating—and how to find support
✅ How to shift from “Why me?” to “What now?”
✅ Practical ways to take back control of your life, even in hard seasons
✅ Finding purpose and hope when life doesn’t go as planned

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A Few Reminders for the Hard Days:

💚 Your struggle is real, even if others don’t see it.
💚 Grieving what you've lost is normal—give yourself grace.
💚 You’re not broken, and your life still holds value.
💚 Hope isn’t about waiting for things to get better—it’s about finding light, even here.

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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

💬 Was this episode helpful? Let’s talk about it! DM me on Instagram @BeWellwithNicoleG and share your thoughts.
📩 Know someone who needs this? Send them this episode as a little reminder they’re not alone.
🎧 Subscribe & leave a review—it helps get this message of hope into more ears that need it!

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Next Episode:
We’ve talked about grief, loss, pain, and the silent struggles that come with the Why Me? moments in life—but now, it’s time to talk about survival. In our final episode of this series, I Will Survive, we’ll explore how to navigate setbacks, unmet expectations, and the detours life throws our way. How do we move forward when things don’t go as planned? Where do we find hope when we feel stuck? Let’s dig into these questions and remind ourselves that survival isn’t just about making it through—it’s about thriving in the process. You won’t want to miss this one! 

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Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for medical advice, therapy, or professional support. Please seek professional help when needed.

WHY ME - It's So Hard To Say Goodbye

BACK TO LIFE PODCAST - WHY ME SERIES

SHOW NOTES

Episode Title: Why Me? -  It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye (Grief & Loss)

Episode #: 7
Series: WHY ME?
Host: Nicole Green, LPCC
Series Guest Host: Angela Barela, LPCC
Special Guest: Elizabeth Ross, Compassus Representative

Episode Summary:

Grief is often associated with death, but loss comes in many forms—losing a job, watching friendships fade, saying goodbye to a beloved pet, moving away from home, or even grieving the version of yourself you once were. In this episode, we’re breaking down the different types of grief, how they affect us mentally, emotionally, and physically, and how to navigate them with hope.

I’m joined by my guest co-host for this series, Angela Barela, LPCC, to discuss the mental health aspects of grief. We’re also honored to welcome Elizabeth Ross from Compassus, a leader in compassionate hospice care, to share insights on grief, loss, and healing.

If you’ve ever felt like grief was more than just tears—if it’s made you feel tired, disconnected, or even guilty—this episode is for you. You’re not alone, and your grief is valid.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The many forms of grief beyond death (job loss, moving, aging, changing friendships, etc.)
✔️ How grief affects you physically, emotionally, and mentally
✔️ The importance of acknowledging and naming your grief
✔️ Coping strategies to process loss in a healthy way
✔️ How faith can play a role in grieving and healing

Resources & Mentions:

📌 Compassus – Compassionate Hospice & Palliative Care
📌 Book Recommendation: It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
📌 Grief Support: GriefShare

Reflection Moment:

At the end of this episode, take a moment to reflect: What loss in your life needs your attention right now? What do you need in this season of grief?

Next Episode Teaser:

Grief isn’t just about loss—it can also show up in chronic illness, injury, and pain. In our next episode, we’ll explore how to cope with these silent struggles and find hope in the midst of them. Don’t miss it!

Guest Host: Angela of Blue Phoenix Therapy  @BluePhoenixTherapy on IG

💬 Let’s Connect!
👉 Follow us on Instagram: @BeWellwithNicoleG 
👉 Subscribe & leave a review
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This podcast provides general information and discussion about personal growth and related subjects. The content is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as professional advice. Consult appropriate experts for advice specific to your situation.