When you hear the word “self-care,” do you picture bubble baths, spa days, or fancy retreats? While those things can be enjoyable, true self-care—especially when you’re living with anxiety or depression—often looks much more practical.

In this episode of It’s Going to Be Okay!, Nicky Asher-Bowling redefines self-care through the lens of faith. Together, we’ll explore:
✨ Why self-care isn’t selfish, it’s stewardship
✨ How Jesus modeled rest and restoration
✨ Practical examples of real self-care that actually nourishes your mind, body, and spirit
✨ How coaching can help you discover personalized routines that work for YOU in this season of life

By the end, you’ll walk away with a weekly challenge to try a small but powerful act of real self-care.

💌 Ready to start your journey?
I’m currently offering free Christian life coaching sessions to help women find balance, peace, and personalized ways to care for themselves. If you’re ready to try something new, reach out today!

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🌐 Or send me a DM on Facebook: @nicky.asherbowling

Because self-care doesn’t have to look pretty—it just has to be real. 🧡

1. The Lie of Isolation

   • Depression tells us we’re too heavy for others to carry.

   • This lie leads us into silence and loneliness.

   • But God never designed us to walk alone.

2. The Gift of Community

   • Relationships are meant to be reciprocal—we carry each other at different times.

   • Sometimes we’re the strong one, sometimes we’re the one who needs support.

   • That balance is what makes relationships Christ-like.

3. Obeying the Law of Christ

   • Galatians reminds us that sharing burdens is not weakness—it’s obedience.

   • Asking for help honors God’s design for the body of Christ.

4. Practical Steps to Lean In Instead of Withdrawing

   • Start small: share a need with a trusted friend.

   • Practice honesty: “I’m not okay today, could you pray for me?”

   • Remember—it’s not about dumping on someone, but allowing them to love you.

5. God’s Presence in Our Burdens

   • Even when people fail us, God never sees us as a burden.

   • Jesus Himself says, “Come to me, all who are weary…” (Matthew 11:28).

Reflective Question for Listeners:
Where in your life have you pulled away out of fear of being a burden, and what small step could you take today to let someone in?

If this message spoke to you today, remember—you don’t have to do life alone. Reach out, ask for prayer, and let yourself be supported. And if you’d like to go deeper, I’d love to walk alongside you through coaching. You can find out more on my website or connect with me through the links in the show notes.Find me on https://link.chtbl.com/hwiEDhYp

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🌟 Summary

We’ve all carried guilt. We’ve all walked through grief. And, with God’s help, we can also grow. In this episode, I share my personal journey of wrestling with shame, from feeling judged during my divorce to learning how to move forward with peace. Using 10 scriptures as quick tips, I explore how we can release the “shoulds,” practice self-compassion, stay anchored in the present, and find hope again. God doesn’t condemn us—He walks with us through guilt and grief and leads us into growth.

Don't forget! I am offering free coaching sessions, reach out to me at nickyasherbowlingcoaching@gmail.com

Have you spent years—maybe decades—battling depression or anxiety and wondered, “Is it too late for me?” In this faith-based episode of It’s Going to Be Okay, Nicky Asher-Bowling offers hope, encouragement, and practical tools for finding joy and purpose at any age. Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, 70s, or beyond, you’ll discover that God’s promises still stand and His mercies are new every morning. With uplifting Bible verses from the NLT and simple steps to nurture hope, this episode reminds you that it’s never too late to heal, grow, and live with peace.

Keywords: #depression help for older adults, #anxiety over 50, #hope after depression, #Christian encouragement, #Bible verses for depression, #faith and mental health, #overcoming depression later in life,#depression recovery at any age, #God’s promises in hard times.

Feel free to send all questions and comments to: nickyasherbowlingcoaching@gmail.com

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In this heartfelt episode of It’s Going to Be Okay, Nicky Asher-Bowling shares how depression affects our motivation, energy, and daily functioning. From executive dysfunction to negative thought loops, Nicky breaks down five key ways depression can shut us down—and how to gently fight back with compassion, routine, and baby steps. Whether you're battling low energy, struggling to start tasks, or feeling overwhelmed by simple chores, this episode reminds you that you're not lazy—and you're not alone.

🌱 You’ll learn:

• Why rest doesn’t always help your exhaustion

• What “executive dysfunction” really means

• The science behind losing joy (anhedonia)

• Tips for breaking tasks into micro-steps

• • How to reframe the inner voice that says “I’m lazy”
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In this heartfelt episode of It's Going to Be Okay, host Nicky Asher-Bowling opens up about her personal experience with both therapy and coaching. If you're wondering what sets these two paths apart, Nicky breaks it down with honesty, humor, and vulnerability. Discover how therapy helped her unpack trauma—and why coaching gave her the structure, tools, and encouragement she needed to rebuild her daily life. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck, this episode will help you decide which support system may work best for you.

You’re invited to a FREE 2-day workshop I’m hosting on July 17th & 18th, designed to help you move from survival mode to something so much better — peace, direction, and hope.

• How depression and anxiety affect our homes, schedules, and confidence

• Why small changes — with the right support — lead to big life shifts

• How setting gentle, realistic goals can help you feel more in control

• Simple ways to create structure in your day when everything feels chaotic

• A peek at how I work with clients to move from overwhelmed to empowered

Whether you’re in the thick of it or slowly finding your footing, this workshop will offer real tools and encouragement to help you reclaim your daily life.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Let’s work through it — together.

You’ll leave with practical strategies, uplifting support, and the first steps toward a more manageable life — even while living with depression or anxiety.

I truly believe it’s going to be okay, and I’d love to help you see that, too.

With love and hope,
Nicky Asher-Bowling

In this episode of It’s Going to Be Okay, Nicky Asher-Bowling opens up about the toll that global conflict, constant bad news, and political division can take on our mental health. If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, or overwhelmed by the world’s chaos, you're not alone—and there’s a name for it: crisis fatigue.

Nicky shares 5 faith-based insights into how crisis fatigue fuels anxiety and offers practical strategies rooted in scripture and mental health research. From guarding your mind against media overload to leaning on God’s promises of peace, this episode is a gentle, truth-filled guide to help you feel grounded again.

Whether you’re struggling with fear, sleepless nights, or just the heavy weight of it all—this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and yes, it’s going to be okay.

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✨ Summary

Are you constantly running late, putting off tasks, or feeling like time slips through your fingers? You’re not alone—and it may be something called time blindness. In this honest and faith-filled episode, I share my personal struggle with managing time and how it affected my goals, relationships, and peace of mind. Through biblical wisdom from Psalms, Ephesians, and Proverbs, we explore what God says about time stewardship and how to break the cycle of procrastination. You’ll also hear about a free 5-day devotional and coaching opportunity to help you overcome time-related challenges.

Is time always getting away from you? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of procrastination, distraction, and missed deadlines? You might be dealing with time blindness—a persistent difficulty in perceiving and managing time that often shows up with anxiety, depression, or ADHD.

In this episode, I open up about my own experiences with time blindness, how it affected my family life and goals, and how I’ve learned to navigate it with the help of scripture and coaching. Using biblical insights like Psalm 90:12 (“Teach us to realize the brevity of life...”) and Ephesians 5:15-16, I’ll guide you through a faith-based perspective on time management.

💡 Plus: I’m offering a free 5-day devotional guide on biblical time stewardship—complete with scriptures, reflections, prayers, and action steps.

🌱 Want to break free from the cycle of delay and distraction? I’m also currently offering 6 free coaching sessions to help you reset your routines and rediscover purpose in your daily life.

🕊️ Let’s stop letting time slip through our fingers—and start living wisely, with intention and joy.

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