Holistic Mental Health for the Woman Behind the Vision

I started this podcast because I kept seeing women with powerful dreams, deep callings, brilliant ideas, and beautiful businesses(or business ideas) quietly burning out behind the scenes. Women who were building, leading, serving, creating, caregiving, praying, planning, and pushing through. Women who loved their work, but were tired, clouded , and stretched thin. And you know what? I get it! I know that place. I know what it feels like to carry a God-given vision while also realizing your capacity has limits. I know what it feels like to want to build something meaningful, but also need space to breathe, heal, pause, and become whole. That’s why I created Holistic Mental Health for Women Solopreneurs. I’m Dr. Nic, Wellness Coach, Wholeness Advocate, Founder of The PAUSE Sessions, and Creator of the Journal Brand Wholeness Within Journals. This podcast helps purpose-driven women entrepreneurs prioritize wellne

Holistic Mental Health for the Woman Behind the Vision is a business podcast hosted by Dr. Nicole Pertillar, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Nicole Pertillar hosts Holistic Mental Health for the Woman Behind the Vision, a business show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  038 How Healthy Community Can Reveal The Extraordinary YOU

  Oct 5, 202628 min

  How Healthy Community Can Reveal The Extraordinary YOU Sometimes the gifts that matter most are the ones we barely notice in ourselves. In this episode, Dr. Nic shares how a friend’s thoughtful observations helped her recognize her ability to create safe spaces, connect deeply with others, and bring peace into a room.Dr. Nic explores how trustworthy community can act as a mirror—reflecting our strengths and growth without defining our identity. She also considers why it can be hard to receive affirmation, how isolation can limit our perspective, and why healthy relationships must make room for boundaries and personal capacity. In this episode How a friend’s message helped Dr. Nic recognize gifts she had taken for granted Why natural strengths can feel ordinary from the inside How trustworthy people can reflect back qualities we may not have named for ourselves The difference between community reflecting who you are and defining who you are Why some kinds of growth happen in relationship, not isolation How to receive specific, grounded encouragement instead of deflecting it Why healthy community should make room for limits, boundaries, and saying no How the “notice, name, nourish” practice can help you consider what others reflect back Key takeaway Your community does not get to define you. But trustworthy people can help reflect strengths and growth that are difficult to see from the inside. Receive their perspective with curiosity and discernment, while staying grounded in your own self-awareness and values.

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  Episode #37

  037 The Hidden Cost of Building Your Vision While Not Addressing the Needs of Your Body

  Sep 28, 202624 min

  The Hidden Cost of Building Your Vision While Not Addressing the Needs of Your Body Dr. Nic explores what happens when women keep pursuing their vision while postponing their own health, needs, and well-being. Through a personal story about navigating perimenopause and finally scheduling long-overdue medical appointments, she reveals how a trusted friend’s lived experience and encouragement helped her move from awareness to action.This episode is a reminder that caring for your body is not separate from your calling. Your physical health, mental health, and capacity directly affect what you are able to carry—and there is no vision without the woman carrying it.Dr. Nic also explores the role of healthy community in helping women access wisdom, perspective, and encouragement without giving up their agency. The right community does not tell you what to do. It helps you think more clearly, reminds you of what you already know, and gives you the support to take your next step. In this episode, Dr. Nic discusses Why knowing what you need to do does not always lead to action How a friend’s lived experience helped Dr. Nic address health concerns she had been postponing The difference between receiving wisdom and blindly copying someone else’s choices Why healthy community should support agency rather than replace it How conversations with trusted people can provide language, perspective, and hope Why caring for your physical body is part of caring for your vision The hidden cost of consistently putting your needs at the bottom of the list How community can help women move from “I’ve been meaning to do that” to “It’s done” Why women should consider not only who can support them, but how they can support others The value of sharing what you have lived, learned, and survived How relationships can reveal gifts, patterns, and possibilities we may not recognize on our own The upcoming conversations about The Well and The Whole Practitioner Key takeaways Your body is not separate from your visionTaking care of your health is not taking time away from your calling. Your body is how you carry out your vision, so ignoring its needs can eventually limit your capacity to pursue what matters.Healthy community supports actionSometimes you do not need more information. You need someone who can remind you of what you already know, validate your experience, and encourage you to take the next step.Wisdom is not the same as instructionAnother woman’s story can offer perspective, resources, and possibilities without becoming a blueprint for your life. Healthy community shares lived wisdom while honoring each person’s agency and individual circumstances.You may be carrying wisdom someone else needsYour experience has value. You do not need to rescue anyone or become an expert. Sharing what you have lived and learned may help another woman feel less alone as she finds her own way forward.

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  Episode #36

  036 Why Healthy Community Matters in Vision Pursuit

  Sep 21, 202623 min

  The Woman Behind the Vision: Why Healthy Community Matters Dr. Nic opens a new chapter of the show by widening the conversation from women solopreneurs to all visionary women. This episode explains why the woman carrying the vision matters just as much as the vision itself, and why community is essential for capacity, wholeness, and sustainable purpose.We discuss how healthy community can hold, reflect, encourage, and challenge you without requiring self-abandonment. Dr. Nic also introduces two upcoming community spaces, The Well and The Whole Practitioner, as part of this expanded vision. Key topics Dr. Nic explains the podcast’s expanded focus from women solopreneurs to women behind the vision, including leaders, ministry builders, artists, nonprofit founders, writers, and women building strong families. She says it is unnecessary to sacrifice yourself on the altar of your vision, because building something beautiful should not require breaking yourself in the process. The episode frames community as more than companionship—it is a place where women can be held, nourished, challenged, and supported without guilt. Dr. Nic revisits the “pause” as a core practice: noticing what is happening, naming what matters, nourishing what needs attention, and building rhythms that fit your real life. She distinguishes between merely having people around and being in healthy community, asking whether it is safe to tell the truth, say no, disagree, and take up space. The episode introduces two upcoming communities: The Well for women of vision and purpose, and The Whole Practitioner for women whose work centers on helping others. Dr. Nic emphasizes that healthy community should increase capacity, not drain it, and should support both vision and mental health. She closes with a reflection on belonging, asking what it means to have people beside you while you carry your vision.

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  Episode #35

  035 Small Action Steps Count: The Consistency Mindset That Actually Lasts For Women Pursuing Purpose

  Sep 14, 202619 min

  In this episode, Dr. Nic explains why consistency is not about perfection. Instead, it’s about building a sustainable rhythm that fits your real life and real capacity. You’ll learn how to stop treating one missed day like failure, why small steps still count, and how to return to your goals without shame. In this episode: Why consistency does not mean perfect The difference between rules and rhythms Why small actions still matter How to return after falling out of routine A simple mindset shift for sustainable growth Main takeaway: Consistency is learning how to return. Perfection is not consistency and chasing it may be the very thing keeping you stuck. Dr. Nic breaks down the second C of sustainable self-care and shows why the real skill isn’t never missing a day, but learning how to return.If you’ve been feeling frustrated by habits, routines, or goals that don’t seem to last, this episode will help you think differently about progress. Dr. Nic shares how to move away from rigid rules and all-or-nothing thinking and build rhythms that fit the season you’re in. You’ll learn: Why consistency often gets confused with perfection The difference between a sustainability problem and a discipline problem Why small actions still count How to stop treating one missed day like failure What it means to build rhythms instead of rules If you’re ready for support in creating sustainable rhythms for your life and business, book a discovery call with Dr. Nic (LINK COMING SOON) - currently email nicolepertillar@gmail.com for booking

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  Episode #34

  034 The Difference Between Being Interested in Wellness and Committed To It as a Woman of Purpose

  Sep 7, 202613 min

  Commitment Without Constant Self-Abandonment This episode explores what real commitment looks like when life is not ideal. Dr. Nic explains why self-care becomes sustainable only when it moves from a nice idea to a clear decision, and why honoring your capacity is not the same as quitting.She uses a 30-day hot Pilates challenge to show the difference between pushing through and making grounded choices that support long-term well-being. Key topics Commitment starts with a decision, not motivation The difference between being interested in self-care and being committed to it Why honoring capacity is not the same as giving up How sickness, rest, and adjustment can still align with commitment Why commitment is not punishment, pressure, or self-neglect The danger of continually renegotiating what matters every time life gets inconvenient How women of purpose often put themselves last even when they say wellness matters A simple power pause for identifying where actions and values are out of alignment What it looks like to choose one small, realistic step in your current season Why sustainable commitment should protect both the vision and the woman behind it Action items Book A Discovery Call: Official Link Coming Soon. Use nicolepertillar@gmail.com to schedule your Free Discovery Call Subscribe to Newsletter: https://nicolepertillar.substack.com/subscribe

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