In this powerful episode, Coach Leah sits down with her longtime friend, Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and hairstylist Nickeia Sylve to talk about what life looks like after divorce—and how to rebuild, rediscover, and rise again.

Nickeia opens up about the pain, the shame, and the process of healing from a marriage that ended in betrayal. She shares the raw truth about navigating infidelity, financial hardship, single motherhood, and even losing her home—while still trying to hold everything together for her children.

Through faith, sisterhood, and relentless hustle, Nickeia found purpose on the other side of pain. She went from working multiple jobs to opening her own full-service salon, The BeYOUty Bar, in Gulfport, Mississippi. And now, she's sharing the wisdom she’s gained to encourage women walking through similar valleys.

In this episode:

• The hidden toll divorce takes on women mentally, spiritually, and financially
• How infidelity and betrayal by a close friend impacted her trust
• Coping with anger toward God and finding a renewed relationship with Him
• Rebuilding her life while raising three daughters
• The power of sisterhood, support, and supernatural encounters
• What love looks like the second time around—and how to prepare your heart to receive it
• Her best advice for the woman who feels stuck, ashamed, or unsure of what’s next

Whether you're in the middle of a breakup, trying to heal from the past, or wondering if God can redeem your situation—this episode is a must-listen reminder that you can survive, thrive, and shine again.

Connect with Nickeia Sylve & The BeYOUty Bar:

📍 Gulfport, Mississippi

https://www.vagaro.com/thebeyoutybar

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In this raw and healing episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah Huggins holds sacred space for every woman navigating the deep grief that comes with the end of a relationship—especially those that were long-term, toxic, or emotionally defining.

What We’re Talking About:

This episode dives deep into the emotional and spiritual toll of heartbreak—the kind that shatters routines, dreams, and your sense of identity. Whether you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship, been left reeling from emotional exhaustion, or are learning to live without someone who was once your “everything,” Coach Leah offers real talk and biblical truth to help you bounce back and start rebuilding.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• Why heartbreak is a form of grief, not just sadness
• How to know when loving them is killing you
• Letting go of someone God never assigned you to save
• The danger of numbing pain with distractions (like rebounds, food, or busyness)
• The difference between soul care and self-care—and why you need both
• The story of Jonah as a metaphor for being out of alignment in relationships
• How to stop romanticizing brokenness and start prioritizing healing
• Why guarding your heart is the ultimate act of self-love and spiritual obedience

This Week’s Coaching Assignment:

Coach Leah walks you through a 5-step Heart Healing Plan:

1. Name Your Truth – Acknowledge what you’re grieving
2. List Your Fears – Write down what’s keeping you stuck
3. Workshop Your Fears – Identify one solution or resource for each fear
4. Speak Life Over Yourself – Choose a scripture or affirmation to declare daily
5. Take One Bold Step – Block the number. Say no. Set a boundary. Choose peace.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Affirmation of the Week:

"I deserve peace, joy, and love that doesn’t hurt."

In this powerful episode, Coach Leah tackles a silent epidemic—loneliness. Whether you're a military spouse, a mother, or a woman of faith navigating the complexities of life, Leah reminds you that feeling alone doesn’t mean you are alone. With raw vulnerability and biblical truth, she unpacks the difference between solitude and isolation, the emotional and physical toll of disconnection, and how fear and rejection distort our ability to experience meaningful relationships.

From the roots of loneliness to social anxiety, digital overstimulation, and the wounds of rejection, Coach Leah offers practical steps to disrupt isolation and rebuild community. She challenges you to audit your circle, open your heart, and make room for godly friendships that will nourish your soul.

What You’ll Learn:

• The real difference between being alone and feeling lonely
• Why solitude can be sacred—but isolation is dangerous
• The health risks of chronic loneliness (equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day!)
• How fear, shame, and rejection create emotional walls
• Six types of people every woman needs in her life
• Red flags: energy vampires, fakers, gossipers & more
• Practical ways to reconnect with others and yourself

Coaching Moment Challenge:

1. Write down 3 people you want to reconnect with or grow closer to.
2. Reach out to at least one of them this week (call, text, or voicemail).
3. Join or create a group where you can connect intentionally.
4. Journal about your experience and reflect on what it reveals about your need for community.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Hebrews 10:25 — “Do not forsake the fellowship of believers…”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 — “Two are better than one…”
• Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”