Nia OnPurpose

After realizing that I've been recording for nearly a year, I thought it would be great to reflect on the goals I set for myself and think about how far I've come. This episode serves as a reminder that we should never forget our goals or put them on the back burner.

Writing letters to someone can help a person communicate their true feelings when they find it difficult to say those feelings aloud. Writing letters has been a way for me to process my thoughts on paper first without stumbling over my own tongue. In this episode, I chose to write a letter to my twin to express feelings I never got to say to her while she was here.

Seven represents a lot of different things for me this year, hence the title of episode two. As I approach my sister's seventh Angel Day, I reflect on the different stages of emotions and grief that I've experienced over the last seven years. This episode was a pretty tough one to record, and I think it shows the longer you listen.

I've been gone for a while and many people haven't heard from me. On this episode, I talk about all the feelings and experiences that I've had since I've been missing in action. I'm back and better and can't wait to share more of myself on Nia OnPurpose.

Dreams [and nightmares] have the potential of taking us out of reality and into a world of fantasies and parallel universes. They can be joyous, thrilling, and frightening. In this episode of Nia OnPurpose, I speak about how my past life experiences affect my subconscious so much that they bleed into my dreams at night.

Growing up in the Bible belt means that some of us experience Christianity more often than others. Some of our experiences are negative while others feel positivity. In this episode, I talk about how religion can be a rollercoaster of trials and tribulations as a young adult navigating life. I conclude this episode by identifying my faith and religious philosophy.

Home is typically described as a place that we live. Maybe where you grew up or where you currently live. Home may serve a different purpose for many different people. It may not even be a tangible place. In this episode titled “Home”, I discuss the various places I’ve lived, what home means to me, and memories that rush to the surface when I think of home.

Whether we acknowledge it or not, we all have mental health. It is something that we must maintain just as closely as physical health; however, we often fail to discuss it. I suggest we break the ice. In episode seven, I choose to highlight my struggles and be a voice when it seems other mental health advocates are far and wide.

Ever just feel like you need to get things off your chest, release some thoughts that you've been holding on to for a while? In episode six of Nia OnPurpose, I vent about past experiences that have made me want to minimize the grief I have from the loss of my sister.

Ever take time to think about the little things that matter most to you? What do you enjoy? What's positive in your life right now? In episode five of Nia OnPurpose, I talk about the "simple things" that make me feel good and whole.

Cheers! Celebrations are moments in our lives that we believe are worth being proud of. Still, the question remains. What is worth celebrating? On episode four of Nia OnPurpose, I discuss specific occasions that I have both publicly and privately celebrated over the years. This episode highlights how celebrations can be bittersweet but should be viewed as joyous times nonetheless. Be sure to listen to the end to hear what I'm currently celebrating!

Memories, messages, and pictures are often things that we hold onto once our loved ones pass away. On the third episode of season two, I’m inspired to discuss the final memories and messages between my late sister and myself. I hope that this episode of Nia OnPurpose encourages others to reflect on those last messages and cherish them a little more.

This episode hits close to home as I discuss emotional responses surrounding the days of a loved one’s funeral. We don’t often talk about the strength it takes to plan, prepare, and attend a funeral. In episode two of Nia OnPurpose, my goal was to initiate the conversation and leave room for those to think about their experiences at funerals or view a perspective they never imagined.

Do you ever wish that you could have a conversation with your own self? Is there anything you would like to tell little you? For the first episode of the long awaited Season 2, I take this time to reflect on my life over the last ten years by writing a letter to younger Nia. This letter serves as a reminder of the things I've experienced, a love letter to self, and encouraging words for little Nia.

When I find myself in a dark space, I look towards old letters and notes from loved ones as a source of support. In this episode of Nia OnPurpose, I share some words of kindness that I've received over the years and encourage listeners to give people their flowers while they're still here.

Forgiveness is often something difficult to accept when people hurt you. Repressing emotions can be the cause of the lack of forgiveness and can negatively affect our relationships with others. In this episode, I talk about my trauma and anger from those who’ve hurt me. This episode can be triggering for listeners affected by sexual assault.

Friendships are often how we maintain happiness, almost like sustenance. In episode 8 of Nia OnPurpose, I discuss my friendships, how I understand them, and what they’ve taught me. In addition, I give mention to evolving and failed friendships.

Episode 7 of Nia OnPurpose dives into those fleeting thoughts and feelings that we instantly regret as soon as we think them. The purpose of this episode is to remind myself and others that we are imperfect and faulty. In the second half of this episode, I present ways that I am or plan to protect my mental health in spite of guilty thoughts.

Creating goals for self can promote productivity and encourage self-enhancement. On episode 6 of Nia OnPurpose, I talk about my personal and professional goals for the next five years of my life.

This short episode of Nia OnPurpose is about all things twins! It's packed with sweet memories and funny experiences that only twins (or other multiples) can truly relate to.