Emotional intelligence doesn’t magically switch on when you’ve been in survival mode. And sometimes healing means holding two truths at once: love and anger, grief and hope, boundaries and tenderness.
Author, speaker, and mental health advocate Reggie D. Ford joins Nikki P to unpack trauma, resilience, and the “bothness” inside recovery. You’ll learn Reggie’s simple “6 vs 9” perspective shift for conflict, practical language reframes that help you get unstuck, and body-based tools (somatic check-ins + micro-regulation) that support real change—without toxic positivity.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The “6 or 9?” visual for holding multiple truths
- Language shifts that build resilience (and reduce shame)
- Somatic practices that help you feel emotions, not just analyze them
- Boundaries that protect you while keeping your heart open
- How grief, trauma, and hope can coexist in transition seasons
If you’re in the messy middle, this conversation offers grounded tools—and permission to feel everything.
Resources & Links:
- Listen to the companion podcast: It's Both- Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, & Real Life Transitions
- Get connected with Reggie D. Ford
- Follow Reggie on Instagram
- Subscribe, rate, & review It's Both on Apple Podcasts
- Join the Courageous Living Group Transformation
