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Life Transitions
Life doesn’t always follow the smooth path we imagine—whether it’s divorce, career change, caregiver role, chronic illness, or simply wanting “more” than “what now?” In this category, Dana Nicole guides you through the messy middle of becoming. Expect honest reflection, grounded wisdom, and actionable questions that invite you to step into the next chapter of your journey with clarity, courage, and compassion.


Thanksgiving: A Moment to Pause, Remember, and Realign
Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re adjusting to the early sunsets and wondering where all our matching socks went, and the next minute we’re elbow-deep in sweet potatoes, trying to decide whether we actually like cranberry sauce or we just eat it because it’s tradition. But beneath the busy, the cooking, and the family dynamics (bless them), Thanksgiving carries something much deeper: a collective pause. The Power of the Pause (Yes, Tha
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14 hours ago2 min read


Accountability Partners for Life Transitions
I wrestled with this post longer than I expected. Part of me wanted to call it Chronic Pain because, truthfully, that story is woven through every chapter of my life for the last decade. But I chose Accountability Partner instead—because that’s really the thread that kept me moving forward through every stage, every setback, and every reinvention. And notice I didn’t list the “usual suspects” like divorce, career change, or grief. Life stages are deeply personal, and the mo
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3 days ago2 min read


When You're Standing at the Edge of Your Next Season
There comes a moment when staying where you are feels heavier than taking the risk to grow. You know it. You feel it in the pit of your stomach, it's that tug that keeps whispering, “It’s time.” But here’s the truth most people avoid: Your next chapter isn’t waiting for perfection. It’s waiting for permission — yours. Maybe you’ve been circling the same decision for months. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself “next week” will magically feel easier. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, tired
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Nov 181 min read


Life Transitions Coach: The Heart Behind My Work - Why Resilience, Compassion, and Clarity Shape Everything I Do
We all carry stories—some loud, some quiet, and some that don’t get shared until much later. My own story includes seasons of uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and rebuilding from places that felt impossible at the time. These weren’t pretty chapters, but they were transformative ones. Those seasons didn’t break me; they built me. They shaped the way I show up. They taught me how to meet people in the messy middle without judgment or pressure. And from that journey came the
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Nov 172 min read


When You Outgrow a Season Before You Outgrow the People in it.
You ever wake up one day and realize the life you’re living doesn’t quite fit anymore? Like wearing jeans from five years ago — technically they still button, but breathing becomes a luxury. Growth feels like that. There’s a strange gap between who you’re becoming and where you currently are. You’re stretching, expanding, learning… and sometimes the people around you still expect the “old you” to show up. They liked the version of you who didn’t have boundaries. Who said yes
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Nov 142 min read


The Version of You They Remember Is Not the Version of You God Is Growing
There comes a moment in growth that feels like standing in a doorway. Behind you: the familiar version of you — the one people got used to. Ahead: the version God is shaping — quieter in spirit, stronger in identity, wiser in boundaries. And right in the middle is where it gets hard. Because people will always remember the version of you that benefited them. The agreeable you. The available you. The "I’ll bend so you’re comfortable" you. But God is growing the “I honor my cal
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Nov 92 min read


Not Everyone Can Go Where You're Going
There’s a quiet truth we bump into when we start leveling up: not everyone is meant to go where you’re going. That doesn’t make them wrong. And it doesn’t make you superior. It simply means your paths are no longer aligned. Growth creates forward movement. And movement reveals things: habits, relationships, business collaborations, even the way we speak to ourselves. When you begin to choose clarity, purpose, and aligned action, you naturally separate from anything (or anyon
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Nov 12 min read


The Climb: Finding Strength in the Struggle
There’s a point in every climb when your hands ache, your legs shake, and the summit feels impossibly far. You glance down and realize how high you’ve come and how much farther there is to go. That moment isn’t failure. It’s the invitation. It’s where growth happens. Life has a way of testing our endurance whether through loss, uncertainty, or the quiet weight of carrying responsibilities no one sees. But like the climber pressing upward, each small grip, each mindful breath
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Oct 221 min read


The Quiet Work of Becoming
There’s a season in every life when progress feels invisible. You’re doing the work — showing up, reflecting, releasing, praying — yet the outer world looks unchanged. It’s tempting to think nothing’s happening. But underneath the surface, something sacred is . Becoming isn’t loud. It’s not a lightning bolt of clarity or a checklist of milestones. It’s the gentle, unseen work of the soul rearranging itself into alignment. The body softens where it once clenched. The mind begi
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Oct 211 min read


Seasons of Change: Trusting the Transitions of Life
Life is made up of seasons — some we anticipate with joy, and others that catch us off guard. Whether you’re stepping into something new, saying goodbye to what was, or simply standing in the in-between, transitions can stir up uncertainty. Yet within that uncertainty lies an invitation — to grow, to trust, and to rediscover your own resilience. Understanding Life Transitions Life transitions are periods of change that can affect various aspects of your life. They can be plan
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Oct 45 min read
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