In this episode of The Connected Community Podcast, host Nicky Yazbeck takes the guest seat for the first time, offering a deeply personal and unfiltered glimpse into her own story. With honesty and vulnerability, Nicky reflects on her path of self-discovery, the inspiration behind launching the podcast, and the role community has played in her personal and professional evolution. She opens up about the transformative impact of motherhood, the healing journey through therapy and plant medicine, and how travel and intuition have shaped her understanding of self.

Drawing from her 20+ years as a yoga teacher, her background as a licensed clinical social worker, certified Gestalt therapist, and certified Kambo facilitator, Nicky shares how her personal healing journey informs the way she holds space for others. From navigating her inner critic to reconnecting with her intuition, Nicky speaks to the courageous act of reclaiming one’s identity beyond societal roles and expectations. She reflects on how her experience as an adoptive mother, world traveler, and intuitive healer have deepened her capacity to see both the shadow and light in herself and in others.

This episode is an exploration of what it means to live authentically, to heal in community, and to lead with soul. It’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and remember that our stories—no matter how messy or beautiful—are the bridges that connect us.

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Keywords: podcast, self-discovery, community, ayahuasca, personal journey, motherhood, intuition, healing, mental health, self-acceptance, therapy, identity, self-care, personal growth, transformation, plant medicine