Holding Hope & Protecting Peace in Heavy Times

Hey sweet friends,

I know. The world feels like it’s on fire.

Our economy is shaky, the headlines are too heavy to read before coffee, and everywhere we look, it feels like people are yelling over each other just to be heard.

And if your heart is breaking for the children and families suffering in Gaza, mine is right there with you. It’s a lot.

But here’s the thing I want you to remember, and I mean this with my whole heart:

We are allowed to care deeply, feel deeply, and still find joy.

This week’s note is a little different because sometimes the best thing we can do is tell the truth, then offer each other a hand to hold and a path forward.

If you’re looking for truth and clarity without the noise:

Here are two of my go-to resources from smart women I trust, who are telling the truth without stirring the pot just to watch it boil:

From Sharon McMahon (aka @sharonsaysso):

Want to understand what’s happening in the world without losing your mind? Sharon’s got you. Former high school government teacher turned beloved fact fairy, she breaks down the complicated stuff with compassion and receipts. Her Instagram and podcast are masterclasses in context and clarity.

From Dr. Jessica Knurick:

A trusted voice on public health, wellness, and science-backed sanity. She’s not just “eat your veggies” and “try yoga” (though, yes, do those). She offers real, actionable insight into how global issues affect our bodies, stress levels, and how we show up. She recently joined me on the Tell Me More podcast for a two-part episode that people are calling “the most empowering conversation I didn’t know I needed.” Listen in if you need perspective and peace.

Three tiny things you can do today to protect your peace:

  1. Drink a full glass of water before checking your phone in the morning. Just one small act of care before the doom scroll begins.
  2. Call someone who loves you and will tell you the good stuff. Let them remind you of who you are.
  3. Stand in the sun for five minutes, face up like a sunflower. You don’t need to do anything. Just let the warmth in.

Now, friend, here’s your homework…if you’re willing and able:

Hit reply and tell me:

  • One good thing that happened in your week
  • One thing you’d like to work on or change

I read every message. If I can help, I absolutely will. Sometimes we don’t need a miracle…we just need someone to say, “Yep, I see it too. You’re not alone.”

Holding hope with you,
Nicole

PODCAST

A Conversation That’ll Hit Home

“There's research that says over 50% percent of supplements tested weren't exactly what they claimed to be.”

Friend, your mind is about to explode in Part 2 of our chat with Dr. Jessica Knurick!

We chat about why the wellness industry has exploded in recent years and the changes we can make to keep ourselves (and our neighbors) healthy.

Dr. Jessica breaks down why supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA and how our government’s policies have resulted in a lack of accessibility to nutritious food and preventive healthcare for some Americans.

I HAD to ask her if eating whole foods and moving your body was enough to stay healthy and you may be surprised by her answer.

Thanks for being here with an open mind! And don’t miss Part 1 when Dr. Jessica talks about ultra-processed food and why we should care about public health in the first place.

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BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

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Got thoughts? We wanna hear ‘em!

Loved it? Learned something? Got a question or just wanna say hey? Hit reply and tell us what’s on your mind—we actually read every single one. Don’t be shy. You know we love a good chat.

Nicole Walters

Smart, soulful, and unfiltered—this weekly note from Nicole Walters is for breadwinners, builders, and big-hearted folks navigating life, business, and the wild world we’re in. Expect real talk, real tools, and real connection. Come for the insight, stay for the sisterhood.