Episode 35: Exploring the Impact of Trauma and Sexual Exploitation on Women’s Lives with Nicol Michelle Epple, PhD

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Nicol Michelle Epple, PhD (Dr. Lov), Dr. Lov explores the essential role of love and self-care in physical and mental health. She shares her journey of returning to college at age 40 to gain a deeper understanding of love as an absolute in our ever-changing world and advocating for self-care. She discusses the stigma associated with mental health, the physiological effects of trauma on the body, and how sexual exploitation is seen by modern culture. She touches on the importance of addressing trauma in order to heal, seeking out a trauma-informed specialist for safe processing, and giving oneself grace when dealing with trauma. 

 

Tune in as Nicol Michelle Epple, PhD (Dr. Lov) speaks to the power of turning tragedy into transcendence through faith, self-love, and understanding one’s gifts. This is an enlightening episode about healing from trauma, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and finding hope through connection with others.

 

[00:00 - 09:30] Opening Segment

Dr. V introduces Nicol Michelle “Dr. Lov “ Epple, PhD to the show

She is a teaching professor and has a private practice in counseling and holistic healing arts
Self-care is important for physical and mental health

[09:31 - 18:54] Exploring the Impact of Trauma and Sexual Exploitation on Women's Lives

Self-love is taking the time and energy to nurture your soul, body, and spirit
Identifying whether you are an introvert or extrovert to recharge correctly
Living a vibrant life is being your authentic self and living your fullest life with energy, passion, excitement, and joy
Trauma is being studied in interdisciplinary means by medical doctors focusing on the physiology of trauma

[18:55 - 23:21] Transforming Trauma to Transcendence

How trauma results from a series of events that has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functions
The physiological process of flight or flight kicks in when we perceive danger and harm
It is important to seek out a trauma-informed specialist if one starts to have flashbacks or remembrances of trauma

[23:22 - 47:00] Closing Segment

Nicol Michelle “Dr. Lov “ Epple, PhD encourages listeners to give ourselves grace and understand our worth in God’s eyes

Dr. V invites us to visit https://officevisitswithdrv.com and click on the coaching tab to schedule a free discovery interview

 

Tweetable Quotes

“Self-love is saying, I need help, I need support. Healing comes through, connection, and often if we don't know how to heal ourselves, and many times we don't know how? We need another source, God, a friend, a professional, you know, a family member or whatnot to help us through it.” - Nicol Michelle “Dr. Lov “ Epple, PhD

“There is healing and there is hope for healing. And it does exist.” - Nicol Michelle “Dr. Lov “ Epple, PhD

“I'm trying to get people to understand that that's capable and that's what we need to be doing in our lifetime because it's really integral to our health and our wellness. When you're not vibrant and you're dragging, that doesn't feel good.” - Dr. V

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You can reach Dr. Lov through her:

Website: Nicol Michelle

LinkedIn: Nicol Epple

Instagram: @nicolmichelleepple

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