Be The One You Need with host Sophia Nelson
By Be The One You Need
A New Podcast by Award Winning American Author Sophia Nelson based on her 4th best-selling book.
It's all about Self-Care. Self Love. Self-Healing. Self-Nurturing. Self-Capacity. We all need it. COVID has changed everything. We have all had lots of time to reflect on creating the life we want and need in order to Thrive. So many of us are Exhausted. Broken. Out of Capacity. We need to teach people how to treat us, by how we treat ourselves. Tune In every Sunday.
It's all about Self-Care. Self Love. Self-Healing. Self-Nurturing. Self-Capacity. We all need it. COVID has changed everything. We have all had lots of time to reflect on creating the life we want and need in order to Thrive. So many of us are Exhausted. Broken. Out of Capacity. We need to teach people how to treat us, by how we treat ourselves. Tune In every Sunday.
Be The One You Need with host Sophia Nelson Mar 28, 2021
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16:17
Self-Care Sunday: It's time to REPLENISH You
In this week's podcast, host Sophia Nelson encouragers listens to take a moment to replenish and restore after a challenging period for us all post-covid 2020-2022, and to reset the clock on 2023 as we go into the summer and the final 6 months of the year.
Jun 04, 202313:40
3 Powerful Life Lessons we Should All Learn from the Life of Tina Turner
In this special episode, host Sophia Nelson pays tribute to the late Tine Turner by sharing 3 powerful life lessons we can all learn from her iconic life and living.
May 28, 202322:26
Mother’s Day Special: 3 things we need to do to honor mothers daily
Host Sophia Nelson gives us three good takeaways on Mother’s Day 2023.
May 14, 202311:58
Self-Care Sunday: Lessons We Should Learn from the Royal Family
Host Sophia Nelson uses the Royal Family Coronation as a teachable moment for us all about how we should treat our families, ourselves and those we love.
May 07, 202325:48
Self-Care Sunday: Do it Now. We Never Have Enough Time.
This week’s episode host Sophia Tallis about the sudden death of her maternal grandmother and how it has forced her to consider “time” and what we do with it. How we manage and live it out daily.
Apr 23, 202332:56
Easter Sunday: What It Means to Be Truly Alive
This Self-Care Sunday is special as it is Easter Sunday. A great word on the message of the day with host Sophia Nelson
Apr 09, 202314:46
Self-Care Sunday: Decide Who and What is Worth Your Energy.
This episode is all about starting the new quarter of 2023 focused on protecting your time and energy.
Apr 02, 202322:30
Self-Care Sunday: How to Meet Your Needs.
Today's topic is about meeting your needs. Your emotional, physical, professional and relational needs. This is a good one. Not to miss.
Mar 12, 202328:60
Happy Women's History Month: A special on Knowing your Value.
Todays podcast is all about knowing your value and worth as a woman. Great short monologue with host Sophia Nelson.
Mar 05, 202314:19
Self-care Sunday: How to Get from Grief, to Growth to Resilience and starting over Again.
Today's podcast is about 3 things: Dealing with our grief or hurts; growing from and through them, and then being brave enough to start again, be resilient and come back better. Wiser. Changed. And purpose filled.
Feb 26, 202340:43
Self Care Sunday: Self-Care for the Caregivers
This week's episode is how to take care of you as you take care of aging parents, a spouse or family. It's based on Sophia's popular CNN article on Care-giving this week via CNN Opinion.
Feb 19, 202325:05
Valentine's Day Special: The Power of Love on our Wellness and Well-being.
Host Sophia Nelson offers some reflections on love and the power of love in our lives. Happy Valentine's Day 2023.
Feb 14, 202319:53
Self-Care Sunday: Practicing the Power of Self-Control.
In this first episode of February 2023 author Sophia Nelson takes us on a journey to self-awareness and self-control that ultimately lead us to a life of freedom.
Feb 05, 202320:39
Self-care Sunday: Your mind-BODY-Soul connection with Dr. Suzanne Tinsley.
Today we are talking about your care of your body. The physical you. Physical wellness. And aging. Long Covid. And more.
Jan 29, 202344:29
Self-care-Sunday: The 3 Things You Must Stop Doing in 2023.
Host Sophia Nelson gives us three behaviors and choices we have to change in 2023. A good New Year life lesson!
Jan 22, 202318:18
From love to Light. Special MLK Day 2023 message.
Host Sophia Nelson uses the language and charge of Dr. MLK Jr to challenge us to practice better Self-care so we can change the world.
Jan 16, 202315:22
Birthday Reflections in a Brand New Year!
Host Sophia Nelson offers some birthday reflections at the start of the New Year!
Jan 06, 202311:23
Get Ready for the January 1, 2023 Masterclass.
Author Sophia Nelson gives us a quick overview of the tools we need to prepare for the Masterclass. Listen.
Dec 30, 202203:29
Life Lesson 21: Exits: How You Leave things Matters.
This is the final book end of the lessons. How we leave people, places and things matters, a lot.
Dec 24, 202222:52
Life Lesson: Just Say No; It's A Complete Sentence.
This one is one we all need to practice often. There is power in the word no. Use it!
Dec 23, 202205:30
Life Lesson 19: Manners Matter.
This life lesson is really special because it helps us to develop the EIQ tool of how we show up with other human beings in the world.
Dec 22, 202208:45
Life Lesson 18: Practice Radical Forgiveness. It Heals Everything.
Tis the season to forgive. A great life lesson we all need to learn. And practice daily!
Dec 20, 202217:31
Life Lesson 17: Go Where the Love Is in Your life.
This life lesson is all about building reciprocal relationships. And going where there is love, positivity and peace in your relationships.
Dec 19, 202217:01
Lessons Learned from the Harry and Meghan Netflix Series
This is a special episode where author Sophia Nelson dissects the Harry and Meghan docuseries in the framework of family dysfunction and break down. And how brave what they did is. And the important life lessons we can learned from them.
Dec 18, 202216:27
Life Lesson 16: Don't Publicly Shame and Cancel People
This life lesson is a big one that we are all debating in the public square. Canceling versus conversations. And it's breaking our mental health in two.
Dec 16, 202208:03
Life Lesson 15: Your Faith is your Fuel. Fill up Daily!
Faith is what sustains us. Faith gives us life. Faith pushes us forward. Faith is the substance of what we hope for, but cannot yet see. Great reminder in today's podcasts to fuel up with your faith!
Dec 15, 202211:57
Life Lesson 14: Beware of Distractions
This is a life lesson we can all use. Daily. Choose the power of FOCUS over the power of DISTRACTION.
Dec 14, 202205:42
Life Lesson 13: Manage Your Expectations of yourself and of others.
This is one of the most powerful EIQ tools you have. Managing expectations of yourself and of others.
Dec 13, 202207:26
Life Lesson 12: Trust Your Intuition. It's rarely wrong.
Learn to hear and trust that small voice inside of you. That always knows the way. It's the best EIQ tool you have!
Dec 12, 202208:08
Life Lesson: Practice the Art of Surrender
This one is critical to your life's success. Knowing when to hold on and let go.,
Dec 07, 202206:27
Life Lesson 10: Do no harm. Take no Shit!
This one is a great lesson to really take in. Author Sophia Nelson breaks it all down. She'll make you laugh but she'll make her point! Listen up!
Dec 06, 202210:08
Life Lesson 9: Get out of your own way.
This life lesson is critical to our success as human beings. Having the self-awareness we need to truly see ourselves and to get out of our own way.
Dec 05, 202209:43
Soul Ties: How to untie the unhealthy ones and hold on to the good ones.
Author Sophia Nelson walks us through how to break unhealthy relational ties (deep soul ties) from the past. This is a really good end of year message we can all use.
Dec 04, 202231:22
Learn to Control Your Anger
Today's life lesson is all about Anger and managing it effectively. It's a critical EIQ tool.
Dec 03, 202215:15
Don't Sweat Your Haters: Use them as Fuel for Your Success
Author Sophia Nelson walks us through how to handle your haters!
Dec 02, 202219:49
Life Lesson 6: Reframe Your Thoughts
This lesson takes us into section 2 of the book which is all about managing your emotions.
Dec 01, 202211:01
Life Lesson 5: Wander and Wonder
Today's life lesson is all about the power of exploring and being in wonder and awe as we go through this journey called life.
Nov 30, 202210:29
Life Lesson 4: Know what to leave behind to move ahead.
Life Lesson four is one we all need to learn at every Sesson of our lives. Listen up!
Nov 29, 202217:09
Day 3: Take Risks: Learn how to Succeed even when you Fail.
Day 3 is all about the power of taking risks. And how to turn even your failures into success.
Nov 28, 202214:52
Day 2: Protecting Your Mental and Emotional Health.
Author Sophia Nelson talks about the difference between mental and emotional health. And how we can and should protect and honor them both.
Nov 27, 202213:30
21 Days of 21 Life Lessons Learned. Day #1:Get Out of their Box.
Episode 1, Lesson 1 is about breaking the chains of toxic family ties. Being a cycle breaker. It all starts here. Get out your journals, note pads, and share!
Nov 26, 202213:35
How to Get through the "Thanksgiving Toxic Family Ties" Blues
This is a special edition weekend podcast for all of you out there stressing about how to deal with toxic family ties during the Thanksgiving Holiday Week and weekend. Author Sophia Nelson opens her new book with chapter 1: Get Out of their Box which addresses how we break free, honor ourselves and practice healthy safe-care when we are dealing with or connected to unhealthy, toxic, trauma filled family members.
Nov 19, 202229:17
Self-Care Sunday: How to End 2022 By Taking Care of You.
This week's episode is about how to take your power back and end the year 2022 on a healthy note so you can enter 2023 healthier, rested and ready.
Nov 06, 202220:53
Living Resilient When Life Hits You Hard with Empowerment Author Janice Ferebee.
This episode rounds up our October podcast focus on physical wellness, breast cancer and being resilient on the face of life challenges. It's one or to miss.
Oct 30, 202233:27
Optimists Always Win with Author and Breast Cancer Survivor Kimberly S. Reed
This weeks episode is dedicated to resilience and optimism in the face of tragedy, illness, grief and loss. Our guest is American Cancer Society Hope Award Winner Kimberly S. Reed.
Oct 23, 202238:19
Self-care Sunday. Stop Taking On More than You Can Handle.
In this 3rd episode of season 3 host Sophia Nelson has a short but powerful message on knowing how to stop taking on more than you can carry. Listen!
Oct 16, 202212:59
Hispanic Heritage Month and Your Health|Wellness with Dr. Marie Vazquez Morgan
In the second episode of season 3 host Sophia Nelson had a great conversation with Dr. Marie Morgan of LSUHS In Louisiana.
Oct 09, 202243:50
Season 3 Kick-Off: Learning to Let Go. And to Move On.
In this season 3 opening episode author/host Sophia Nelson talks about life lessons 4 and 11 from the book. This is a good episode for anyone struggling with how and when to let go.
Sep 25, 202231:11
Happy September is Self-care Awareness month.
A short message from author Sophia Nelson on this Labor Day holiday weekend about self-care awareness month!
Sep 04, 202205:28
Self-care Sunday: Feeling your Feelings
Todays final episode of the summer is all about feelings: how we spot them, feel them, manage them, and communicate them with others.
Aug 14, 202230:49
Self-Care Sunday: The 3 Life Changing Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves.
Host Sophia Nelson challenges us to ask 3 life changing questions! Great listen. If you dare.
Jul 10, 202228:25
Self-care Sunday: You Can Change Your Life.
Author Sophia Nelson walks us through the power of change in your life. You are the one that you've been waiting for.
Jul 03, 202219:18
Father's Day 2022: Know What to Leave Behind to Move Ahead.
Author Sophia Nelson shares one of her favorite life lessons from the book. It's a good one!
Jun 19, 202225:04
It's time to put the "self" back in "care".
Todays podcast author Sophia Nelson reminds us that putting self first is not selfish. It's life sustaining. And it's necessary for a happier more fulfilling life.
Jun 05, 202217:03
What Becomes of the Broken-hearted: Let's talk about our grief over Uvalde, TX.
Today's special segment focuses on coping with grief. Mourning. Loss. Or worse tragic horror like the loss of children to violence.
May 29, 202221:42
Stop Taking Care of Everyone But You!!
Todays episode is all about putting you first without guilt and without feeling guilty that you do! A must listen.
May 22, 202221:19
Mother's Day 2022: Using Our Faith As Fuel for Positivity in the Public Square
Our guest on this Mother's Day 2022 is Dr. Diana Butler Bass, author of eleven books on faith, spirituality and inspirational learning. She is a world renowned speaker, evangelist and author. She talks with host Sophia Nelson this week about how we can use our faith as fuel (Life Lesson #18 in the book) to help be a brighter light in the world.
May 07, 202235:37
Self-Care Sunday: Forgiveness. How to give it! How to ask for it. We all need it!
Today's episode is about the power of forgiveness in our lives. We all need it. We must all extend it. We must learn to walk in it everyday.
May 01, 202224:11
Easter Sunday: Let’s talk about LOVE with author Sophia Nelson
Today’s Easter Sunday message is all about how love shows up in our lives. And what it looks like. Acts like. Speaks like. She gives us 5 tips for spotting and giving deeper love in your life.
Apr 17, 202226:29
Self-Care Sunday: Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Change with Elizabeth Guarino
Great conversation about the power of change with author Elizabeth Guarino, and her newest book, "The Change Guidebook".
Apr 10, 202233:32
Watch Out for Attachments. What You Want is Life Nourishing Connections.
A great master class on why you need to invest in powerful and positive connections. And be careful of life draining attachments.
Mar 30, 202223:54
Special Episode Put the “Life” back in your “Living”. Ode to Sierra Jenkins. Gone much too Soon.
In today’s podcast host Sophia Nelson reflects on a young Virginia journalist who tragically lost her life to gun violence over the weekend. And the loving light she left behind at just age 25.
Mar 20, 202227:44
Spring Forward Sunday: Practicing Self-care throughout the Seasons of our lives!
Today author Sophia Nelson kicks us off into spring! And the power of new seasons in our lives!
Mar 13, 202218:17
Self-Care Sunday: Taking care of Self Through Grief and Loss
Nelba Marquez Green, founder of the “Ana Grace Project” joins us to share the tools for coping with grief and loss while trying to practice good Self-care.
Mar 06, 202235:29
Self-care Sunday: Getting into Alignment with your life Assignment w/ Coach Nicole R. Jones
This week’s episode is a must listen on the power of “being” and listening to your alignment. Who you are. What you need. How you feel. What you want. Transformation Coach Nicole Roberts Jones gives us some great tools for Self-care success.
Feb 27, 202229:13
4 Steps to Practical Happiness in Your Daily Living
Todays episode features author Pamela Johnson who talks with host Sophia Nelson about how to make happiness a true and meaningful part of your life.
Feb 20, 202230:24
Self-care Sunday: Letting Go of Worry. It Robs You of Your Peace.
Host Sophia Nelson talks about the importance of learning not to worry.
Feb 13, 202215:06
Self-care Sunday: The Masks We Wear.
This weeks episode deals with removing the oft suffocating masks we wear that can lead to deep emotional and relational pain.
Feb 06, 202215:38
Self-care Sunday: What do you want? Ask the question it matters.
Host Sophia Nelson wraps the month of January with the same question she asked on JAN 1, 2022. What do you want?
Jan 30, 202213:35
Feeding our Relational Hunger through the Power of Connectedness.
Host Sophia Nelson gives us some food for thought on the power of human connectedness and how it’s everything to our own Self-care.
Jan 23, 202226:39
MLK Day 2022 Special: Our Inescapable Mutuality.
Host Sophia Nelson extracts Self-care life lessons from the teachings, life and words of Dr. MLK, Jr.
Jan 17, 202220:05
Masterclass: Be the One You Need
Happy New Year. We kick off 2022 with a powerful 25 minute class from author Sophia Nelson on how to change your life in 2022. And be more of what you need for you in 2022.
Jan 02, 202226:25
Selfcare Sunday: Surround yourself with people who fit your future not your history.
This is the last podcast episode of 2021. Author Sophia Nelson offers what she calls “life’s most important tip”.
Dec 26, 202116:51
How to practice good Self-care during the crazy holidays with family & friends.
Todays episode for Christmas week is all about how to set healthy boundaries of selfcare during the crazy holiday season.
Dec 20, 202113:12
Self-care Sunday: Finding Your Voice with Dr. Markey Pierre.
Today’s episode is all about finding your voice. Getting still. And creating a life for yourself that allows you to have the life you want. Great listen. Take notes.
Dec 12, 202131:43
Self-care Sunday: Coping with online bullying, anger & the holidays!
Todays episode is all about the climate of anger we are all dealing with online and offline. On top of the holiday blues.
Dec 05, 202115:53
Be Thankful: Thanksgiving Day Message 2021
Today’s special podcast with host Sophia Nelson is a reminder to be thankful today and everyday. Happy Thanksgiving.
Nov 25, 202108:34
Self-Care Sunday: Let’s Dig Deeper
Today’s episode helps listeners to focus on the issues beneath the surface of our lives that need addressing.
Nov 14, 202111:31
Special Self-care Sunday Podcast: Practicing Radical Self-Love
Today’s episode features renowned integrative therapist & quiet waters mediation podcast host Suzanne Nixon. She and host Sophia Nelson breakdown what Self-care is and is not.
Nov 07, 202124:56
Self-care Sunday: Stop being offended
Today’s episode with host Sophia Nelson is the second in our new series “Shift into Self 2022”. She talks about how harboring anger or offense is destroying our peace and our civil society. It’s toxic to the soul. And to your own self-care.
Oct 31, 202131:23
Selfcare Sunday: You Define You.
This weeks part II in our new series “shift into Selfcare 2022” is all about the importance of not letting other people project their issues onto you or define you with their words. In a world of cancel culture It’s a critical part of Selfcare.
Oct 24, 202124:20
Let’s get ready to Shift into 2022
Author Sophia Nelson is launching a New series “Shift into Self 2022”. We will have asking guests, and we are going to help you shift into your next year now!
Oct 17, 202116:00
The 7 Elements of Self-Care
Today’s episode kicks off an 6-8 week series of Masterclasses on the elements or parts of self-care: relational, psychological, emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and financial.
Oct 03, 202124:45
Self-care Sunday: Building from Broken Pieces
A great sunday podcast on how to rebuild your life from life’s broken pieces.
Sep 19, 202126:27
Let’s Talk About Dealing with Depression & Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Host Sophia Nelson offers some great insights on dealing with depression, practicing Self-care and handling issues of suicide among loved ones and friends.
Sep 12, 202129:18
Self-Care Sunday: What is Selfcare anyway?
Today’s final summer season podcast is a must listen to right now. Sophia breaks down what is “self-care” and why it matters that we all do it right now.
Aug 22, 202126:53
Self-Care Sunday: Manage Your Emotions
Today’s episode is a good one. Author Sophia Nelson offers 3 steps to effectively manage your emotional health each and every day.
Aug 15, 202121:47
Self-care Sunday: Finding the Courage to Change Course
On this new episode Sophia gives us three key steps to better self care and getting unstuck.
Aug 08, 202122:22
Self-care Sunday: It’s okay not to be okay.
Great new episode on taking your power back. And how Simone Biles is teaching the world a powerful Masterclass on “self-care” first!
Aug 01, 202123:05
Self-Care Sunday: Don’t Step on Landmines
In this episode host Sophia Nelson talks about the importance of making sure we don’t allow the fall out from blow-ups, bad choices, and massive explosions from others lives to cause us harm.
Jul 25, 202121:04
Special Edition: Conversation with Inspirational Author & Behavioralist Dr. Steve Maraboli on How to Be The One You Need
This special episode on Book Cover Reveal Day with host Sophia Nelson and her friend Dr. Steve Maraboli is pure medicine for the soul. These two engage in an almost hour dialogue about life, love, loss, family, change, growth and being what you need for you first. It is a must listen. A classic conversation that is much needed in our time. Get your dink. Get your journal. And listen!
Jul 16, 202148:52
The Danger of Distraction
Today’s self-care Sunday episode is all about how not to let distractions become a danger to your emotional and physical well being.
Jul 11, 202113:36
It’s time to Declare Your Independence Day
Today’s July 4th podcast is a great, must listen with host Sophia Nelson uncut and 100% raw honest inspiration.
Jul 04, 202120:10
Coping with our New "Not Normal"
On this week's episode host/author Sophia Nelson breaks down making our mental health a priority with three things we all need to practice as we head into the return of our new "not normal" in the workplace, in our homes, and in our lives. Taking care of you matters, a lot.
Jun 27, 202122:30
Happy Father’s Day: Fathers Matter, Alot
Today’s podcast is about the role fathers play in our society and in our lives. Happy Father’s Day 2021.
Jun 20, 202118:26
Self-Care Sunday: Healing Comes by Revealing. Not by Stuffing it Away.
This is a powerful episode with host Sophia Nelson sharing her thoughts on Prince Harry & Oprah’s new series “The Me You Can’t See”.
May 23, 202122:29
Self-Care Sunday: Do You Really See Yourself?
Today's Podcast is an abridged Masterclass on self-care through the lens of YOU seeing, knowing and loving you. Great share on social media.
May 02, 202121:49
Self-Care Sunday: it’s Not You. It’s Them.
A must listen to podcast on how we reach people to treat us. And why it’s important to believe people when they show you who they are. The first time.
Apr 25, 202121:06
Self-Care Sunday: Who you surround yourself with is the key to self-care.
Author Sophia Nelson talks about the power of joyful, peaceful relationships and who we choose to love, befriend, do business with, journey though life with. Great listen. Powerful words.
Apr 18, 202124:22
Self-Care Sunday: Learning to Let Go & Free Yourself
In this episode host Sophia Nelson gives us an aspirational and honest Masterclass on how to start letting go of the things that no longer serve us.
Apr 11, 202130:08
Seven Tips to Self-Care
Host Sophia Nelson asks 7 questions and offers 7 tips to self-care. Great podcast!
Mar 28, 202116:17
Do You Know Your Value
Today’s episode is a must listen with host Sophia Nelson on the life changing power of knowing your value.
Mar 21, 202117:35
Be Accountable for Your Life. Only You Can.
In this episode of the "Be the One You Need" Podcast Author Sophia Nelson takes us through the challenging but critical journey of taking responsibility for our own lives and decisions. For taking care of self, by being accountable for our choices. We are not victims. But we can only be victors when we dare to be accountable. Great must share episode.
Mar 14, 202119:51
Self-Care Sunday: You vs. Your Family
In this new episode author Sophia Nelson talks about taking care of you in a toxic or unhealthy family. It’s not easy. But it is essential.
Mar 07, 202123:17
Self-Care Sunday with Dr. Sabrina Jackson “the People expert”.
Today’s Podcast focuses on how to protect yourself from feelings of isolation, depression, social media fatigue, overwhelm from zooming, and how to honor you during the Covid crisis and each day.
Feb 21, 202129:20
It's Hard Being a Human: Self-Care Is How We Get Through & Thrive
In our inaugural Valentine's Day 2021 Podcast--Hostess Sophia Nelson pays tribute to Self-LOVE and using Self-Care to cope with the day to day stress of living. This is a must listen to podcast for anyone dealing with Depression, loneliness, fear, worry, and exhaustion. The way out is through. The way to healing is in our ability to take care of self.
Feb 14, 202123:47
Podcast Trailer
Host Sophia Nelson introduces us to the podcast.
Feb 07, 202100:60