Hi, Friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations podcast with me, Siya Ben.

Today’s conversation is about intentions for 2025. I explain why my word of the year is “abundance” and I also talk about my scriptures for this season of my life.

I hope you listen with an open heart. Enjoy the conversation.

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. Thank you so much for joining me once again, I really appreciate it.

Today’s episode is all about reflecting on the heat that was. I look back at 2024 and talk about the good, the bad and some of the lessons learned.

I hope you listen with an open heart.

Hi, Friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben.

Today, I share about how connecting with my inner child has helped me. I reflect on lessons learned and some of the small, practical ways I show up for my inner child. Oh, and there are a few words that I share with my inner child.

I hope you listen with an open heart.

Hi, Friends. Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with Siya Ben. This is a safe space where we have honest, heartfelt, and healing conversations about life, love, trauma, and the journey to wholeness. On today’s episode, I unpack the experiences that have shaped me — from childhood wounds to adult challenges — and explore how to navigate healing, self-worth, and finding freedom in love and relationships.

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. It’s a new week, and I’m so grateful we get to connect again. Let’s take a moment to check in—how are you feeling today? Whatever the answer, I hope you remain kind and gentle with yourself.

This week, we’re starting a brand-new series titled Healing the Inner Child. It’s a journey into understanding the wounds we carry from childhood and how they shape us as adults. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child, this episode explores what the inner child is and how we can begin to recognize and nurture their presence.

I also share personal reflections on my own childhood—both the warm, loving memories that shaped me and the wounds of abandonment and rejection that I’ve had to face and heal. Through this, I’ve come to understand how childhood wounds can influence our behaviour, relationships, and choices, often in ways we don’t immediately recognise.

Join me as we unpack these emotions, reflect on our own experiences, and learn to approach our inner child with love, warmth, and compassion. Take a moment to reflect on a memory that brings you comfort or a wound you’ve identified, and let’s walk this healing journey together.

Thank you for being here—it’s a safe space for me and for you.

Hi, friends!

Welcome to the Nia Conversations podcast with me, Siya Ben.

In today's episode, we dive into the transformative power of community in healing from trauma. Through personal stories, I’ll be sharing how seeking supportive relationships filled with understanding, acceptance, and grace can help us navigate the darkest moments.

From emotional breakdowns to finding strength in faith, this conversation highlights the beauty of authentic connections and how they empower us to heal, grow, and rediscover who we are. Let’s journey together.

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast with me, Siya Ben. I hope you're well and taking care of yourself. Remember, no matter what you're going through, life has a way of working itself out.

In today's episode, as part of our "Healing through Connection" series, we're focusing on rebuilding trust after trauma. Trusting again, whether it's in ourselves, others, or even in God, can be incredibly challenging after experiencing deep pain. I'll share my personal journey, starting with the day of my assault and how it altered my life and relationships. I'll talk about the struggles with trust, the initial anger and confusion, and the moments of feeling let down by God.

I’ll also read an excerpt from my journal in 2013, where I captured the raw emotions and challenges I faced. And we'll dive into the healing process—how I learned to trust God again, to be honest and open about my pain, and to rebuild meaningful connections with my loved ones. My therapist taught me the importance of understanding people's capacities to support us, which allowed me to set healthier expectations and cultivate trust in a more gentle, accepting way.

As we wrap up, I’ll leave you with a question to reflect on: What does trust look like in your own life, and how can you nurture it in a way that honors your journey?

Thank you for listening, for opening your heart, and for walking this journey with me. Be kind and gentle with yourself, and I look forward to our next conversation.

Hi, friends! Welcome to the Nia Conversations Podcast. In this episode, I share my journey of reconnecting with myself after trauma, exploring how trauma impacts self-perception.

Reflecting on personal growth and resilience, I invite you to think about your own ways of reconnecting with yourself.

Welcome (back) to the Nia Conversations Podcast. After a long break, I’m grateful to return to this space where I can share, reflect, and connect. In this episode, I’m embracing gratitude for life and God’s constant presence — even in tough moments. Being open about my journey has been challenging but healing.

Through vulnerability, I hope to inspire others to find comfort and encourage their own paths. Let’s make this a safe space to laugh, cry and grow together. No perfect people allowed.