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Be The One You Need with host Sophia Nelson

Be The One You Need with host Sophia Nelson

By Be The One You Need

A New Podcast by Award Winning American Author Sophia Nelson based on her 4th best-selling book.
It's all about Self-Care. Self Love. Self-Healing. Self-Nurturing. Self-Capacity. We all need it. COVID has changed everything. We have all had lots of time to reflect on creating the life we want and need in order to Thrive. So many of us are Exhausted. Broken. Out of Capacity. We need to teach people how to treat us, by how we treat ourselves. Tune In every Sunday.
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Self-Care Sunday: You vs. Your Family

Be The One You Need with host Sophia Nelson Mar 07, 2021

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IWD 2024: Inspire inclusivity

IWD 2024: Inspire inclusivity

A special episode with host Sophia Nelson on inspiring inclusivity on this International Women’s Day 2024.
Mar 08, 202415:35
Leap into Your Future

Leap into Your Future

Host Sophia Nelson challenges us to “leap” further, deeper, and more fully into our 2024. In this once every four years Leap year!
Mar 01, 202415:30
Valentine’s Day Special: The Greatest Love of All is Inside of YOU!

Valentine’s Day Special: The Greatest Love of All is Inside of YOU!

A Valentine’s Day Special
Feb 14, 202412:03
Black History Month Special. It’s time to start taking care of you.

Black History Month Special. It’s time to start taking care of you.

This episode is a special spotlight on the mental health and wellness of black Americans. And how they can practice better Selfcare.
Feb 05, 202419:35
Protect Your Peace

Protect Your Peace

Today’s episode is about the power that comes from protecting your peace.
Jan 21, 202426:11
The Power of a Sound Mind

The Power of a Sound Mind

Host Sophia Nelson kicks off episode #1 of 2024. Continuing from the mindset shift to taking our power back through developing a strong, sound mind.
Jan 07, 202420:49
MASTERCLASS 2023: Mindset shift into 2024.

MASTERCLASS 2023: Mindset shift into 2024.

This year’s masterclass is all about your mindset. Because it matters a lot.
Dec 27, 202319:18
Where Are You on Your Life Map?

Where Are You on Your Life Map?

This week’s episode is all about life mapping and finding your place on your journey in each new season.
Dec 17, 202320:39
It’s time for a MINDSET SHIFT

It’s time for a MINDSET SHIFT

This week’s episode is about the power of our thoughts and how they impact our success in life and love.
Dec 03, 202329:51
Self-care Sunday: It’s Time to be Intentional

Self-care Sunday: It’s Time to be Intentional

Today’s episode is about the power of being intentional.
Nov 26, 202315:15
Boundaries Matter. How to Honor Yourself in Every Season.

Boundaries Matter. How to Honor Yourself in Every Season.

This week’s episode is timely as we kick off the 2023 holiday season. Boundaries are critical to Selfcare. Wellness. Healing. Safety. Especially around family.
Nov 19, 202323:48
Remember Broken Crayons Still Color

Remember Broken Crayons Still Color

This is a must listen to those feeling a bit broken and lost. You still have color in you. Don’t give up.
Nov 11, 202314:39
Reset. Refocus. Restart.

Reset. Refocus. Restart.

This week’s episode is all about the power of the do-over in your life. It’s about getting the clarity you need to make the changes you want. Now.
Oct 29, 202315:37
Take Care of Your Soul

Take Care of Your Soul

This week’s episode is all about care of the soul. It’s a great end of 2023 reminder about the part of us that matters most.
Oct 22, 202324:25
Self-care Sunday: Let’s talk about “SELF” and the Journey to Discovering You.

Self-care Sunday: Let’s talk about “SELF” and the Journey to Discovering You.

Today’s episode is all about the journey to self discovery.
Oct 15, 202312:52
Self-Care Sunday: The Three Steps to Changing Your Life.

Self-Care Sunday: The Three Steps to Changing Your Life.

Host Sophia Nelson focuses on the 3 steps we all must take is we want to see positive change in our own lives.
Oct 08, 202322:41
Let’s talk about suicide and how to fight back with Self-care.

Let’s talk about suicide and how to fight back with Self-care.

Author Sophia Nelson talks about the staggering increase in suicides in the USA and what we can do about it-after we first talk about it!
Sep 10, 202321:02
How to Deal with Family Drama, and Trauma.

How to Deal with Family Drama, and Trauma.

In this episode host Sophia Nelson deals with the generational disconnect on how we handle family relationships, hurts and trauma.
Aug 28, 202323:36
Self-Care Sunday: Getting the Gift of Goodbye.

Self-Care Sunday: Getting the Gift of Goodbye.

Today, host Sophia Nelson talks about letting go, releasing bad attachments and going where we are wanted and adored.
Jul 16, 202323:12
Self-Care Sunday: Say What You Need to say.

Self-Care Sunday: Say What You Need to say.

This is a great episode on being honest with yourself first. And others second. Say what you need to say. It matters.
Jul 09, 202322:22
Self-Care Sunday. 31 Days to Gratitude. A Message and Challenge.

Self-Care Sunday. 31 Days to Gratitude. A Message and Challenge.

Today host Sophia Nelson challenges us to focus on gratitude and manifesting it deeply in our lives.
Jul 02, 202312:15
Self-Care Sunday: Why Father’s Matter So Much

Self-Care Sunday: Why Father’s Matter So Much

This week host Sophia Nelson pays honor to fathers. She talks about the absence of a father. And why it matters so much to have good men in our lives.
Jun 18, 202319:55
Self-Care Sunday: It's time to REPLENISH You

Self-Care Sunday: It's time to REPLENISH You

In this week's podcast, host Sophia Nelson encouragers listens to take a moment to replenish and restore after a challenging period for us all post-covid 2020-2022, and to reset the clock on 2023 as we go into the summer and the final 6 months of the year.

Jun 04, 202313:40
3 Powerful Life Lessons we Should All Learn from the Life of Tina Turner

3 Powerful Life Lessons we Should All Learn from the Life of Tina Turner

In this special episode, host Sophia Nelson pays tribute to the late Tine Turner by sharing 3 powerful life lessons we can all learn from her iconic life and living.
May 28, 202322:26
Mother’s Day Special: 3 things we need to do to honor mothers daily

Mother’s Day Special: 3 things we need to do to honor mothers daily

Host Sophia Nelson gives us three good takeaways on Mother’s Day 2023.
May 14, 202311:58
Self-Care Sunday: Lessons We Should Learn from the Royal Family

Self-Care Sunday: Lessons We Should Learn from the Royal Family

Host Sophia Nelson uses the Royal Family Coronation as a teachable moment for us all about how we should treat our families, ourselves and those we love.
May 07, 202325:48
Self-Care Sunday: Do it Now. We Never Have Enough Time.

Self-Care Sunday: Do it Now. We Never Have Enough Time.

This week’s episode host Sophia Tallis about the sudden death of her maternal grandmother and how it has forced her to consider “time” and what we do with it. How we manage and live it out daily.
Apr 23, 202332:56
Easter Sunday: What It Means to Be Truly Alive

Easter Sunday: What It Means to Be Truly Alive

This Self-Care Sunday is special as it is Easter Sunday. A great word on the message of the day with host Sophia Nelson
Apr 09, 202314:46
Self-Care Sunday: Decide Who and What is Worth Your Energy.

Self-Care Sunday: Decide Who and What is Worth Your Energy.

This episode is all about starting the new quarter of 2023 focused on protecting your time and energy.
Apr 02, 202322:30
Self-Care Sunday: How to Meet Your Needs.

Self-Care Sunday: How to Meet Your Needs.

Today's topic is about meeting your needs. Your emotional, physical, professional and relational needs. This is a good one. Not to miss.
Mar 12, 202328:60
Happy Women's History Month: A special on Knowing your Value.

Happy Women's History Month: A special on Knowing your Value.

Todays podcast is all about knowing your value and worth as a woman. Great short monologue with host Sophia Nelson.
Mar 05, 202314:19
Self-care Sunday: How to Get from Grief, to Growth to Resilience and starting over Again.

Self-care Sunday: How to Get from Grief, to Growth to Resilience and starting over Again.

Today's podcast is about 3 things: Dealing with our grief or hurts; growing from and through them, and then being brave enough to start again, be resilient and come back better. Wiser. Changed. And purpose filled.
Feb 26, 202340:43
Self Care Sunday: Self-Care for the Caregivers

Self Care Sunday: Self-Care for the Caregivers

This week's episode is how to take care of you as you take care of aging parents, a spouse or family. It's based on Sophia's popular CNN article on Care-giving this week via CNN Opinion.
Feb 19, 202325:05
Valentine's Day Special: The Power of Love on our Wellness and Well-being.

Valentine's Day Special: The Power of Love on our Wellness and Well-being.

Host Sophia Nelson offers some reflections on love and the power of love in our lives. Happy Valentine's Day 2023.
Feb 14, 202319:53
Self-Care Sunday: Practicing the Power of Self-Control.

Self-Care Sunday: Practicing the Power of Self-Control.

In this first episode of February 2023 author Sophia Nelson takes us on a journey to self-awareness and self-control that ultimately lead us to a life of freedom.
Feb 05, 202320:39
Self-care Sunday: Your mind-BODY-Soul connection with Dr. Suzanne Tinsley.

Self-care Sunday: Your mind-BODY-Soul connection with Dr. Suzanne Tinsley.

Today we are talking about your care of your body. The physical you. Physical wellness. And aging. Long Covid. And more.
Jan 29, 202344:29
Self-care-Sunday: The 3 Things You Must Stop Doing in 2023.

Self-care-Sunday: The 3 Things You Must Stop Doing in 2023.

Host Sophia Nelson gives us three behaviors and choices we have to change in 2023. A good New Year life lesson!
Jan 22, 202318:18
From love to Light. Special MLK Day 2023 message.

From love to Light. Special MLK Day 2023 message.

Host Sophia Nelson uses the language and charge of Dr. MLK Jr to challenge us to practice better Self-care so we can change the world.
Jan 16, 202315:22
Birthday Reflections in a Brand New Year!

Birthday Reflections in a Brand New Year!

Host Sophia Nelson offers some birthday reflections at the start of the New Year!
Jan 06, 202311:23
Get Ready for the January 1, 2023 Masterclass.

Get Ready for the January 1, 2023 Masterclass.

Author Sophia Nelson gives us a quick overview of the tools we need to prepare for the Masterclass. Listen.
Dec 30, 202203:29
Life Lesson 21: Exits: How You Leave things Matters.

Life Lesson 21: Exits: How You Leave things Matters.

This is the final book end of the lessons. How we leave people, places and things matters, a lot.
Dec 24, 202222:52
Life Lesson: Just Say No; It's A Complete Sentence.

Life Lesson: Just Say No; It's A Complete Sentence.

This one is one we all need to practice often. There is power in the word no. Use it!
Dec 23, 202205:30
Life Lesson 19: Manners Matter.

Life Lesson 19: Manners Matter.

This life lesson is really special because it helps us to develop the EIQ tool of how we show up with other human beings in the world.
Dec 22, 202208:45
Life Lesson 18: Practice Radical Forgiveness. It Heals Everything.

Life Lesson 18: Practice Radical Forgiveness. It Heals Everything.

Tis the season to forgive. A great life lesson we all need to learn. And practice daily!
Dec 20, 202217:31
Life Lesson 17: Go Where the Love Is in Your life.

Life Lesson 17: Go Where the Love Is in Your life.

This life lesson is all about building reciprocal relationships. And going where there is love, positivity and peace in your relationships.
Dec 19, 202217:01
Lessons Learned from the Harry and Meghan Netflix Series

Lessons Learned from the Harry and Meghan Netflix Series

This is a special episode where author Sophia Nelson dissects the Harry and Meghan docuseries in the framework of family dysfunction and break down. And how brave what they did is. And the important life lessons we can learned from them.
Dec 18, 202216:27
Life Lesson 16: Don't Publicly Shame and Cancel People

Life Lesson 16: Don't Publicly Shame and Cancel People

This life lesson is a big one that we are all debating in the public square. Canceling versus conversations. And it's breaking our mental health in two.
Dec 16, 202208:03
Life Lesson 15: Your Faith is your Fuel. Fill up Daily!

Life Lesson 15: Your Faith is your Fuel. Fill up Daily!

Faith is what sustains us. Faith gives us life. Faith pushes us forward. Faith is the substance of what we hope for, but cannot yet see. Great reminder in today's podcasts to fuel up with your faith!
Dec 15, 202211:57
Life Lesson 14: Beware of Distractions

Life Lesson 14: Beware of Distractions

This is a life lesson we can all use. Daily. Choose the power of FOCUS over the power of DISTRACTION.
Dec 14, 202205:42
Life Lesson 13: Manage Your Expectations of yourself and of others.

Life Lesson 13: Manage Your Expectations of yourself and of others.

This is one of the most powerful EIQ tools you have. Managing expectations of yourself and of others.
Dec 13, 202207:26