I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Alexis Romeu. We’ve been connected since 2017, and if you’ve been around here for a while, you already know she’s no stranger to the podcast. But if this is your first time meeting her, let me properly introduce you to someone who has truly changed my life.

Dr. Alexis is a doctor of Chinese medicine turned metaphysical teacher, channel for a trans dimensional being named Simon, founder of the Expansion Principle energy healing technology (which I’m now a practitioner of), and author of two incredible books. Go off friend!

In this episode, we dive deep into what channeling actually is (spoiler: it’s not just “I had a great idea!”). We unpack the difference between readings, psychic abilities, mediumship, and true trans-channeling—where consciousness outside of you speaks through you. Alexis shares her journey of connecting with Simon, how Expansion Principle came to be, and the importance of energetic discernment (because no, you don’t just let any ol’ being borrow your vessel).

We also talk about:

• How channeling is different from psychic readings (and why not all "messages" are created equal)

• Why the guidance from Simon has been a game-changer for me—especially during the hardest seasons of my life

• How Expansion Principle has opened up my intuitive abilities (even though I didn’t come from a traditional healing background)

• The beauty of zooming out to see life from a higher perspective, especially when humaning feels like… a lot

• What to expect if you’re joining us for an in-person channeling experience (yes, Alexis is coming to Tampa!)
  

If you’ve ever been curious about channeling, energy healing, or how to navigate life with a little more cosmic support, this conversation is for you. Plus, we share some personal stories—including how Simon casually dropped details about my book cover (that I never told Alexis) and why fairies made a surprise appearance.

✨ Tampa friends—don’t forget, Alexis will be here on May 1st for two special events: 1️⃣ A live channeling experience with Simon 2️⃣ A Meet the Author event for her newest book The Art of Sacred Relating I’ll drop the links below so you can grab your spot.

And if you’re not local, don’t worry—there are plenty of virtual ways to connect with Alexis and Simon too. Trust me, once you experience it, you’ll get why I’ve been showing up twice a month (plus private sessions) for years now.

Links & Resources:

🔹 Connect with Nichole Joy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__/

🔹 Register for Tampa Events (May 1st): https://www.facebook.com/share/1GXb7DRFcL/

🔹 Alexis’ Books: — The Expansion Principle https://a.co/d/dv3WgnD

— The Art of Sacred Relating https://a.co/d/6YXGlop

🔹 Follow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralexis_simon/

If this episode landed, I’d love to hear from you! Screenshot, share to your stories, and tag me—and if you’re coming to the Tampa event, let’s hug in real life.

In this episode, I’m joined by my former client turned dear friend, and visionary leader Melissa Fernandez — Cirque du Soleil performer turned postpartum doula turned powerhouse agency CEO—to talk all about the inaugural Doula Agency Owner Summit happening in Atlanta this April... and why I said YES to being there in person. (JOIN US - limited seating at this event - secure your spot at the link below).
We dive deep into the real behind-the-scenes of agency leadership, community building, and creating what doesn’t exist—especially when you feel the nudge to disrupt the norm and follow your own path.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to lead differently…
If you’re building (or dreaming of building) a team…
If you know there’s a better way to do business, birthwork, and beyond…
This episode is for you.
I’m officially inviting you to come hang out with us in Atlanta this spring. This is more than a summit—it’s a movement. And we would love to have you there.
In This Episode:
How Melissa went from “I don’t want to run an agency” to leading the #1 postpartum doula agency in Atlanta

The myths that keep birthworkers from expanding (and how to release them)
What it really means to lead with heart and step into your role as CEO
Why business is changing—and how to evolve with it
What makes this summit different from any other event in the industry
Why I’m showing up in person, and how you’ll know if this space is for you
An invitation to connect, collaborate, and rise together
Join Us:
Doula Agency Owner Summit | April 28–30 | Atlanta, GA
In-person tickets are limited. Virtual tickets also available.
https://nicholejoy--theatlantapostpartumdoula.thrivecart.com/agency-summit/
Use the link above to grab your spot, learn more, or reach out with questions.
Let’s Connect:
DM me @nichole_joy__ if you’re planning to come or want to meet up in Atlanta. I’d love to hear from you!
Connect with Melissa Fernandez, the owner of the #1 Postpartum Doula Agency in Atlanta, The Atlanta Postpartum Doula @the.atlanta.postpartum.doula
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Ways to work with Nichole: ⁠ https://www.nicholejoy.com/more
Try Honeybook & get 25% off:⁠ https://share.honeybook.com/nichole35768⁠
Try Descript with my link: ⁠ https://get.descript.com/c9non205vptz⁠

In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been on my heart for a while now: legacy. You know, the kind of stuff that makes you stop and think about what really matters in life. Losing my mom earlier this year, and my brother years ago, has completely reframed how I view life, work, and what we leave behind. Again.

Today, I’m talking about how we can create a legacy that feels authentic, meaningful, and (surprise!) doable. Especially for us entrepreneurs—what happens when we shift from chasing revenue goals to creating something that lasts longer than an Instagram story?

Here’s What I Cover in This Episode:

1. What Legacy Means to Me (and Maybe You, Too): I break down how the traditional definition of legacy doesn’t quite cut it anymore—and why I think we’re living in a time where legacy can be so much more.
2. Why Loss Has Shaped My View of Legacy: Personal stories about losing my mom, my brother, and how those experiences have guided me to focus on leaving an impact—both for my family and the world.
3. Legacy Through an Entrepreneurial Lens: What if your business wasn’t just about making money? I share how shifting my perspective has helped me realign my work with my deeper values.
4. Legacy-Building Tools of 2025: I geek out on my favorite ways to leave your mark:
5. • Writing a book (the highs and lows of this massive mountain to climb).
   • Podcasting (spoiler alert: it’s more than a marketing tool).
   • Social media (yes, if you save and archive your content thoughtfully).
   • Digital courses (they’re not just for revenue—they’re timeless capsules of your wisdom).
6. It’s Personal, Not Perfect: I share why your legacy doesn’t have to be a bestseller or a viral hit. It just has to be you. And it doesn’t all have to be public—your legacy can include things meant only for your family or even just yourself.

What I Hope You Get From This Episode:

• A fresh perspective on why your life’s work matters.
• Inspiration to create something meaningful without getting caught up in perfectionism.
• Practical ways to start thinking about (and building!) your legacy today, even if you’ve never considered it before.

Don’t Forget:

• If you loved this episode, I invite you to share it with someone who could use a little inspiration today.
• Let’s chat! What does legacy mean to you? DM me your thoughts on Instagram or email me—I’d love to hear your take.

As always, thanks for being here with me on this journey. You being part of my world? That’s part of my legacy. — Nichole

In this episode, I’m diving into something that’s been on my heart for a while now: legacy. You know, the kind of stuff that makes you stop and think about what really matters in life. Losing my mom earlier this year, and my brother years ago, has completely reframed how I view life, work, and what we leave behind. Again.

Today, I’m talking about how we can create a legacy that feels authentic, meaningful, and (surprise!) doable. Especially for us entrepreneurs—what happens when we shift from chasing revenue goals to creating something that lasts longer than an Instagram story?

Here’s What I Cover in This Episode:

1. What Legacy Means to Me (and Maybe You, Too):I break down how the traditional definition of legacy doesn’t quite cut it anymore—and why I think we’re living in a time where legacy can be so much more.
2. Why Loss Has Shaped My View of Legacy: Personal stories about losing my mom, my brother, and how those experiences have guided me to focus on leaving an impact—both for my family and the world.
3. Legacy Through an Entrepreneurial Lens: What if your business wasn’t just about making money? I share how shifting my perspective has helped me realign my work with my deeper values.
4. Legacy-Building Tools of 2025: I geek out on my favorite ways to leave your mark:
5. • Writing a book (the highs and lows of this massive mountain to climb).
   • Podcasting (spoiler alert: it’s more than a marketing tool).
   • Social media (yes, if you save and archive your content thoughtfully).
   • Digital courses (they’re not just for revenue—they’re timeless capsules of your wisdom).
6. It’s Personal, Not Perfect: I share why your legacy doesn’t have to be a bestseller or a viral hit. It just has to be you. And it doesn’t all have to be public—your legacy can include things meant only for your family or even just yourself.

What I Hope You Get From This Episode:

• A fresh perspective on why your life’s work matters.
• Inspiration to create something meaningful without getting caught up in perfectionism.
• Practical ways to start thinking about (and building!) your legacy today, even if you’ve never considered it before.

Don’t Forget:

• If you loved this episode, I invite you to share it with someone who could use a little inspiration today.
• Let’s chat! What does legacy mean to you? DM me your thoughts on Instagram or email me—I’d love to hear your take.

As always, thanks for being here with me on this journey. You being part of my world? That’s part of my legacy. — Nichole

Hey everyone, grief journey update ahead. The last episode dropped on September 5th, a Thursday, and the feedback I got really warmed my heart. Some of you shared kind words, and it felt good to know my vulnerability resonated with you, especially when it comes to grief.

But, honestly? I’ve been dragging my feet about recording again. Maybe it was a vulnerability hangover, or maybe I just needed some time. When we left off last episode, I was talking about how I was dancing with my grief. Well, let me tell you how the universe delivered.

On September 6th, the day after sharing the most recent episode, my dad had a birthday party in his building—music, champagne, dancing, the works. When I walked in, he was already in his element, dancing and having a great time.

It was beautiful to see him enjoying himself, but when he noticed me and gestured for me to join him, I was hit with a wave of overwhelming emotion. The last time I had danced with my dad was at my wedding in 2015, nine years ago. The emotions hit me like a bag of bricks. I suddenly felt like I couldn’t handle it. I considered passing on the offer because I was afraid of losing my composure. But then I gave myself a quick pep talk, “Get it together! You’re not going to miss this chance.”

So, I went out there, and I’m not gonna lie—I lost it. I ugly cried right in front of everyone. Talk about a vulnerability moment! I know I’ve said that crying is healthy, and it is, but doing it in front of a room full of people is a whole different ball game.

It felt like the universe was reminding me, “Hey, you said you wanted to dance with your grief. So here you go.” And that’s exactly what I did. I ugly cried and danced with my dad for the first half of the song, and it was intense. I realized that I was not just dancing with my grief, but also with my dad’s grief—his loss of my mom, the love of his life, despite how many years it had been since they were together.

Sometimes I get so caught up in my own grief that I forget he’s grieving too. He’s been dealing with this since April, and it hit me that we were both in this dance together.

I felt it was important to share this moment because I needed a bridge to move forward from our last conversation. I hope this resonates with some of you who might also need that transition. It’s okay to feel sad, to be vulnerable, and to express those feelings—especially in a world that often tells us otherwise.

So, as you listen, remember it’s okay to dance with your grief, to cry when you need to, and to pep talk yourself into facing those tough emotions. Here’s to a week of honoring our feelings—whatever they may be. xo

In this episode, we’ll dive into a topic that’s been relevant for me lately: processing and embracing emotions, including grief. Here’s a look at what you’ll hear in the episode:

• Not a Therapist: Just to be clear, I’m not a doctor or a therapist. But over the past eight years, especially since I was pregnant with my second child, I’ve worked hard to build my emotional intelligence and learn to recognize and process my feelings.

• Crying as a Tool: I want to talk about crying—something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Personally, I cry almost every day, and I’ve come to see it as a valuable way to process emotions.

• Old Emotions: I’m still working on clearing out emotions I’ve been holding onto for over 30 years. It’s been a long journey, but one that I’ve learned so much from.

• Finding Safe Spaces: It’s crucial to find spaces where I feel comfortable expressing my emotions. These safe spaces are defined by trust and the ability to hold my feelings without judgment.

• Safe Spaces Defined: For me, safe spaces aren’t just physical places but are defined by the trust and emotional capacity of the people around me.

• Emotional Capacity: Not everyone has the emotional bandwidth to support others’ emotions. I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask if someone has the capacity to listen before sharing my feelings.

• Parenting Through Grief: I’ve learned to model healthy emotional expression for my children, showing them that it’s okay to cry and talk about our feelings openly.

• Teaching Through Example: By sharing my emotions with my kids, I aim to teach them how to handle their own grief and feelings in a healthy way.

• Experiencing Joy: It’s been challenging but essential for me to allow myself to feel joy even when I’m grieving. I’ve learned that both joy and sadness can coexist.

• Finding Beauty in the Storm: Embracing both sadness and joy, and recognizing the beauty in difficult times, helps me find balance and healing.

Thank you for tuning in, friend. I hope this episode helps you navigate your own emotional landscape with greater ease, flow, and compassion. xo

In this episode, we’ll dive into a topic that’s been relevant for me lately: processing and embracing emotions, including grief. Here’s a look at what you’ll hear in the episode:

• Not a Therapist: Just to be clear, I’m not a doctor or a therapist. But over the past eight years, especially since I was pregnant with my second child, I’ve worked hard to build my emotional intelligence and learn to recognize and process my feelings.

• Crying as a Tool: I want to talk about crying—something that makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Personally, I cry almost every day, and I’ve come to see it as a valuable way to process emotions.

• Old Emotions: I’m still working on clearing out emotions I’ve been holding onto for over 30 years. It’s been a long journey, but one that I’ve learned so much from.

• Finding Safe Spaces: It’s crucial to find spaces where I feel comfortable expressing my emotions. These safe spaces are defined by trust and the ability to hold my feelings without judgment.

• Safe Spaces Defined: For me, safe spaces aren’t just physical places but are defined by the trust and emotional capacity of the people around me.

• Emotional Capacity: Not everyone has the emotional bandwidth to support others’ emotions. I’ve learned that it’s okay to ask if someone has the capacity to listen before sharing my feelings.

• Parenting Through Grief: I’ve learned to model healthy emotional expression for my children, showing them that it’s okay to cry and talk about our feelings openly.

• Teaching Through Example: By sharing my emotions with my kids, I aim to teach them how to handle their own grief and feelings in a healthy way.

• Experiencing Joy: It’s been challenging but essential for me to allow myself to feel joy even when I’m grieving. I’ve learned that both joy and sadness can coexist.

• Finding Beauty in the Storm: Embracing both sadness and joy, and recognizing the beauty in difficult times, helps me find balance and healing.

Thank you for tuning in, friend. I hope this episode helps you navigate your own emotional landscape with greater ease, flow, and compassion. xo

Welcome back to The Nicole Joy Show…

In this deeply personal episode, I’m opening up about some significant changes in my life and how they’ve reshaped my work and identity. After the unexpected loss of my mother in April, I’ve been on a profound journey of grief and transformation, and I want to begin to share these experiences with you.

Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:

1. Navigating Grief & Loss: I introduce the impact of losing my mother and the challenges of guiding my children through their own grief, while managing my father’s health issues. It’s been a very full time, but it’s also led to some powerful reflections.

2. Shifting Identities and Professional Focus: I’ve come to realize that my old identity as a content creator no longer fits. Instead, I’m embracing a new approach that aligns more with my authentic self.

3. Embracing Authenticity: This episode dives into how I’m focusing on sharing my genuine self and experiences, rather than sticking to a traditional content creation model.

4. Guided Meditation: I’m also sharing a gift with you - a special guided meditation to help you open your own energetic doors and explore what lies beyond them.

How to Connect:

• Social Media: www.instagram.com/nichole_joy__

• Website: www.nicholejoy.com

• Upcoming Book: Stay tuned for more details about my book, which will delve into my experiences with my mother and our healing journey.

Your Feedback: I’d love to hear about your experience with the meditation and any insights you had. Your feedback means a lot to me, truly.

Thank you for tuning in. I’m grateful to have you on this journey with me, and I hope this episode brings you comfort and inspiration.

Xoxo,

Nichole Joy