Part 1 of my breakdown on the show Falcon and the Winter Soldier; we touch on Sam Wilson and the complexities of being a Black military veteran/member, the dog whistle of "woke" agenda being code for something being ruined by the presence of Bl

Dr Strange - Stop trying to fix yo hands!

Apr 10th, 2023 35m 31s

In this episode I examine how the life of Dr Strange helped me get to radical acceptance about my disability, and how we can reinvent ourselves after surviving trauma (when we are ready of course)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters

Wanda Maximoff: The Space to Heal

Mar 23rd, 2023 30m 40s

The first in the comeback of NICTalks, as I talk about characters that have impacted me, and what lessons they've taught me. In this episode I break down the life of the MCU Wanda Maximoff and how we can relate to her complex trauma. --- Su

The Importance of Fashion in Self-Expression and Self-Image

Oct 19th, 2022 31m 53s

I completely underestimated how important your clothes are until I left the military and wasn’t told how to dress anymore. I realized I didn’t know how to express myself….because honestly, I didn’t even know who I was outside of the military.

If I’m going to be oppressed, what’s going to be worth it for me?

Jul 18th, 2022 25m 13s

A few years ago, I came to the radical acceptance that no matter what life path I chose, as a Black woman, I would always be treated like shit. It then became a matter of decided what life path was going to be worth it for me to go through all

Death is Inconvenient

Jul 14th, 2022 22m 23s

My dad died this past June. I have a lot of complicated feelings about it, but the biggest thing I think about is….how your death doesn’t affect you when you’re dead…it just affects everyone who ever knew you...what kind of impact do you want t

My Sports Dad Ruined My Self-Worth

May 31st, 2022 29m 34s

Nobody ever told me “it’s just a game.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

I resent that we were never taught about the duality of life

Apr 14th, 2022 29m 6s

Shit isn’t just black and white, light and dark, good and bad…they taught us to chase days in the sun, but never taught us how to sit in the dark--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Dr Strange and Trauma - Stop Trying to Fix Your Fucking Hands

Mar 26th, 2022 26m 36s

We try to get back to “old me” after surviving trauma…only to eventually realize, that version of you is dead and gone…..so what now? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

When Your Body Tells You to Run Away From Them

Mar 24th, 2022 20m 18s

The signs were there…the red flags were there…you felt sick around them….but you fucking ignored it…--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Performing strength for WHO???

Jan 22nd, 2022 59m 50s

Why the fuck do we automatically say "oh yeah I'm okay" when we're definitely fucking not? And what good does it do us.....or is it for everyone else?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

The privilege component of success they never told us about

Jan 14th, 2022 49m 56s

Success = opportunity + preparation....and you can literally only control ONE of those--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

I used to love motivational speakers and self-help books....

Jan 7th, 2022 58m 16s

But then I went through some shit and realized....these versions of success are kinda bullshit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Stop Neglecting that One Habit You Need

Nov 16th, 2021 11m 52s

I've been shit lately at making sure I perform the self care habits I know I need to remain balanced and at peace....and I bet you have too m-fer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Marvel vs. DC

Nov 15th, 2021 19m 36s

Relatable characters with flaw and depth beat out hero stories dependent on angst, drama and darkness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Eternals REVIEW!

Nov 8th, 2021 23m 43s

When going to see a movie, managing your expectations will determine whether you enjoy it or not...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Having toxic ppl around is DANGEROUS for your Mental Health

Nov 5th, 2021 15m 40s

All it takes is ONE incident...one betrayal, one....whatever....to send you into a mental health crisis. Nip it in the bud before it gets that far. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Some ppl are by your side only for PROXIMITY to you

Aug 30th, 2021 13m 45s

Not because they love you, but because of what you can do for them....--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

People as Nutrition

Aug 9th, 2021 14m 15s

Toxicity is always noticeable. Sometimes it's shit we've been ingesting all our lives that we never knew was bad for us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Are they toxic?...or is it just something you don't wanna hear?

Jun 17th, 2021 11m 55s

We been throwing this word around so much, I think some motherfuckers have just found an out to not take constructive criticism. Oop. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Get good at letting go

Jun 15th, 2021 12m 20s

Fuck the past if it's being harmful to you now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

They can know when you decide they can know

Jun 14th, 2021 10m 46s

You don't owe EVERYONE the details of your life ALL the time.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Extrovert problems- making time to be selfish

Jun 13th, 2021 14m 55s

We're not endless balls of light and energy. Even stars die out....--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Setting boundaries with toxic parents

Jun 10th, 2021 9m 58s

You didn't ask to be born....--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support

Married 7 Years - A look back

Jun 9th, 2021 12m 53s

Finding the right person is the simplest part. The rest is actually wanting to make it work...--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nicque-marina/support