Episode 96 - Why No One Gets Punched On The First Date: Breaking Toxic Cycles The Mental Health Janitors podcast

Episode 96 - Why No One Gets Punched on the First Date: Breaking Toxic Cycles

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🎙️ Welcome to The Mental Health Janitors! In this powerful episode, Sgt Q and Doc Jess sit down with Nicole, founder of Wonder World Marketing, author of A Shadow Called Sunshine, and a fierce advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
Nicole opens up about her journey from chaos to clarity — from surviving abusive relationships and battling addiction to building a multi-seven-figure business and becoming a bestselling author and podcast host.
She shares raw truths about personal accountability, self-worth, and how healing begins from the inside out. Whether you're on your own mental health journey or supporting someone who is, this conversation is packed with wisdom, resilience, and empowerment.
🌟 Special Guest: Nicole, Founder of Wonder World Marketing
📖 Book: A Shadow Called Sunshine
🎧 Podcast: Real Unicorns Don’t Wear Pants
🔗 Connect with Nicole:
Book + Movement: https://sothatwhat.org
Entrepreneur Group: Unicorn Client Attraction Secrets (Facebook)
Podcast: Real Unicorns Don’t Wear Pants
🛠️ If you found this episode helpful, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today.
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#MentalHealth #DomesticViolenceSurvivor #SelfWorth #Entrepreneurship #HealingJourney #Resilience #Accountability #TraumaRecovery #NicoleEsq #RealUnicornsDontWearPants #MentalHealthAwareness
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Mental Health Janitors
00:16 - Meet Our Guest: Nicole’s Introduction
00:54 - Nicole’s Entrepreneurial Journey
03:16 - From Bartender to Seven-Figure Business Owner
05:17 - The First Million Dollar Moment
08:07 - Nicole’s Early Struggles and Breakthrough
11:25 - Choosing Sobriety and Transforming Life
14:19 - Toxic Relationships and Personal Responsibility
17:20 - Counselors' Insights: Shame and Empowerment
21:42 - Beyond Victimhood: Choosing Accountability
24:48 - Understanding Victim, Survivor, and "So That What"
28:02 - Turning Trauma Into Triumph
30:05 - About Nicole’s Book and the So That What Movement
31:01 - How to Connect with Nicole
32:06 - Final Thoughts: Building Self-Worth

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