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Learning and Growing with the Heart Nest

The Heart Nest Institute for Peace and Healing is a hub of learning, self-discovery, and personal growth, founded by Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye, a global leader in integrative health and wellness. Dr. Sabrina, (or Sister Sabrina, as she is often affectionately called), serves as a guide to our community of experts, who are also leaders in the fields of peace building, health, and personal transformation. Each Heart Nest practitioner is committed to living what they teach, and to lives of deep service to humanity. 

They are here now to assist you to serve and guide you in your desire to heal, grow, and soar.

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The Heart Nest is a woman-owned Certified Minority-Owned Enterprise. We are as diverse as the communities we serve.

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Upcoming Events

On Demand Courses

The following programs are available anytime and can be completed at your own pace.
Unlocking the Healing Power Course(opens in a new tab)
Lead with Love course by Dr. SAbrina N'Diaye(opens in a new tab)
What if healing begins with recognizing what you appreciate about yourself instead of focusing on what you think is missing? 🤍 We often find it easier to notice our mistakes, regrets, and shortcomings than to acknowledge how far we’ve come. But self-love begins with learning to see the good in ourselves, even in the middle of life’s challenges. Sometimes, self-appreciation looks like setting a boundary, facing a fear, taking a small step forward, or simply giving yourself credit for making it through a difficult day. These moments matter, too. ✨ A little reminder for your healing journey: You don’t have to be perfect to appreciate yourself. You just have to be willing to recognize the person you are becoming. Take a moment today to reflect: *“One thing I appreciate about myself in this moment is __________.”* Let that appreciation grow. Give yourself permission to acknowledge your progress, embrace your worth, and open the door to deeper self-love and emotional healing. 🎙️ Revisit this throwback episode of Soul Speak: Conversations for Your Healing Journey for a gentle reminder that healing can begin with one small act of appreciation. 🔴 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/WPybNvYTXtg ❓ Ask Dr. Sabrina a question: https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6 🎧 Be Our Guest: https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6 #SelfLove #SelfAppreciation #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #InnerHealing #SoulSpeak

What if healing begins with recognizing what you appreciate about yourself instead of focusing on what you think is missing? 🤍

We often find it easier to notice our mistakes, regrets, and shortcomings than to acknowledge how far we’ve come. But self-love begins with learning to see the good in ourselves, even in the middle of life’s challenges.

Sometimes, self-appreciation looks like setting a boundary, facing a fear, taking a small step forward, or simply giving yourself credit for making it through a difficult day. These moments matter, too.

✨ A little reminder for your healing journey: You don’t have to be perfect to appreciate yourself. You just have to be willing to recognize the person you are becoming.

Take a moment today to reflect:

*“One thing I appreciate about myself in this moment is __________.”*

Let that appreciation grow. Give yourself permission to acknowledge your progress, embrace your worth, and open the door to deeper self-love and emotional healing.

🎙️ Revisit this throwback episode of Soul Speak: Conversations for Your Healing Journey for a gentle reminder that healing can begin with one small act of appreciation.

🔴 Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/WPybNvYTXtg

❓ Ask Dr. Sabrina a question:
https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6

🎧 Be Our Guest:
https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6

#SelfLove #SelfAppreciation #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #InnerHealing #SoulSpeak

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What Do You Appreciate About You?

Friends and family, I want to share something from my heart. 🤍 I’ve been stepping into new ways of sharing my voice, my healing work, and the messages I feel called to bring into the world. And today, I’m inviting you to be part of that journey. If something I’ve shared has ever encouraged you, inspired you, or brought you a moment of reflection, I would be so grateful if you would take a moment to support this work—whether that’s through a like, a follow, a share, or simply letting me know you’re here. Every little gesture helps these messages reach the hearts that may need them. Thank you for walking with me. Thank you for believing in the work. And thank you for being part of this beautiful community. Peace and blessings. ✨ #DrSabrinaNDiaye #TheHeartNest #HeartCenteredLiving #HealingWork #HealingJourney #SpreadTheLove #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving

Friends and family, I want to share something from my heart. 🤍

I’ve been stepping into new ways of sharing my voice, my healing work, and the messages I feel called to bring into the world. And today, I’m inviting you to be part of that journey.

If something I’ve shared has ever encouraged you, inspired you, or brought you a moment of reflection, I would be so grateful if you would take a moment to support this work—whether that’s through a like, a follow, a share, or simply letting me know you’re here.

Every little gesture helps these messages reach the hearts that may need them.

Thank you for walking with me. Thank you for believing in the work. And thank you for being part of this beautiful community.

Peace and blessings. ✨

#DrSabrinaNDiaye #TheHeartNest #HeartCenteredLiving #HealingWork #HealingJourney #SpreadTheLove #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving

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A Little Love Goes a Long Way 🤍 | Help Me Share the Heart Work

He’s leaving for college… but he’s afraid to leave his mother behind. What happens when a son feels like he is the only person protecting his mother? In this episode, a young man shares his fear of leaving home, going to college, and feeling responsible for his mother’s happiness after she sacrificed so much for him. We explore a deeper question many families face: How do we honor our parents without carrying their entire world on our shoulders? This heartfelt conversation touches on: ✨ men’s mental health and vulnerability ✨ the emotional bond between mothers and sons ✨ college transitions and letting go ✨ healing from family roles and expectations ✨ learning to love without losing yourself If you’ve ever felt responsible for someone else’s happiness, this episode is for you. Watch, reflect, and share with someone who needs this reminder: Growing up is not abandoning the people you love. Sometimes your growth is the greatest gift you can give them. Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6 Be our guest: https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6 #SoulSpeak #DrSabrinaNDiaye #MensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #MotherSonRelationship #TherapyTalk #EmotionalHealing #CollegeTransition #FamilyHealing

He’s leaving for college… but he’s afraid to leave his mother behind.

What happens when a son feels like he is the only person protecting his mother?

In this episode, a young man shares his fear of leaving home, going to college, and feeling responsible for his mother’s happiness after she sacrificed so much for him.

We explore a deeper question many families face:
How do we honor our parents without carrying their entire world on our shoulders?

This heartfelt conversation touches on:
✨ men’s mental health and vulnerability
✨ the emotional bond between mothers and sons
✨ college transitions and letting go
✨ healing from family roles and expectations
✨ learning to love without losing yourself

If you’ve ever felt responsible for someone else’s happiness, this episode is for you.

Watch, reflect, and share with someone who needs this reminder:
Growing up is not abandoning the people you love. Sometimes your growth is the greatest gift you can give them.

Submit your questions here:
https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6

Be our guest:
https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6

#SoulSpeak #DrSabrinaNDiaye #MensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #MotherSonRelationship #TherapyTalk #EmotionalHealing #CollegeTransition #FamilyHealing

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Soul Speak 2.30: How to Navigate Leaving Home for College: A Guide for Young Men and Their Mothers

What does it mean to you to be free? In this special Juneteenth reflection, I invite you to join me in looking inward. Because while Juneteenth honors a historic moment of liberation, it also offers us an opportunity to consider where we still need freedom in our own lives. One of the lessons I explore in Big Mama Speaks is that sometimes liberation begins with a simple but powerful word: No. No to what diminishes us. No to what keeps us stuck. No to what prevents us from becoming who we were meant to be. Today, I invite you to honor Juneteenth not only by remembering the past, but by choosing freedom in the present. ✨ If you could free yourself from one thing today, what would it be? Share your answer in the comments. Your reflection may help someone else on their own healing journey. Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6 Be our guest: https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6 #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2026 #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #BlackLiberation #HealingJourney #SelfLiberation #PersonalGrowth #SoulSpeak #DrSabrinaNDiaye #BigMamaSpeaks #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfDiscovery #FreedomStartsWithin #HealingCommunity #InnerFreedom #SelfLoveJourney #Transformation #ReflectAndGrow

What does it mean to you to be free?

In this special Juneteenth reflection, I invite you to join me in looking inward. Because while Juneteenth honors a historic moment of liberation, it also offers us an opportunity to consider where we still need freedom in our own lives.

One of the lessons I explore in Big Mama Speaks is that sometimes liberation begins with a simple but powerful word:

No.

No to what diminishes us.
No to what keeps us stuck.
No to what prevents us from becoming who we were meant to be.

Today, I invite you to honor Juneteenth not only by remembering the past, but by choosing freedom in the present.

✨ If you could free yourself from one thing today, what would it be?

Share your answer in the comments. Your reflection may help someone else on their own healing journey.

Submit your questions here:
https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6

Be our guest:
https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6

#Juneteenth #Juneteenth2026 #FreedomDay #BlackHistory #BlackLiberation #HealingJourney #SelfLiberation #PersonalGrowth #SoulSpeak #DrSabrinaNDiaye #BigMamaSpeaks #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfDiscovery #FreedomStartsWithin #HealingCommunity #InnerFreedom #SelfLoveJourney #Transformation #ReflectAndGrow

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Soul Speak 2.29: What Does It Mean to You to Be Free?

Does your mother seem to compete with your spouse for your attention? In this powerful episode of Soul Speak, Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye responds to a heartfelt question from a man struggling between the two women he loves most—his mother and his wife. When a parent becomes jealous of a child's partner, the emotional strain can leave everyone feeling hurt, confused, and divided. How do you honor your mother without sacrificing your marriage? Is it possible to set boundaries without choosing sides? Drawing from her decades as a therapist, writer, and peace builder, Dr. Sabrina explores: ✨ Mother-in-law and marriage conflict ✨ Emotional boundaries in families ✨ How to stop being caught in the middle ✨ Breaking unhealthy family patterns ✨ Loving both your mother and your spouse without guilt ✨ Compassionate communication that creates healing If you've ever felt torn between family loyalty and your romantic relationship, this conversation offers wisdom, clarity, and practical guidance. 💬 Have you experienced a similar family dynamic? Share your thoughts in the comments. Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6 Be our guest: https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6 #MotherSonRelationship #MarriageAdvice #FamilyConflict #EmotionalHealing #Boundaries #ToxicFamilyDynamics #RelationshipAdvice #SoulSpeakPodcast #DrSabrinaNDiaye #FamilyHealing #HealthyRelationships #MotherInLawProblems #PersonalGrowth #ConflictResolution

Does your mother seem to compete with your spouse for your attention?

In this powerful episode of Soul Speak, Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye responds to a heartfelt question from a man struggling between the two women he loves most—his mother and his wife.

When a parent becomes jealous of a child's partner, the emotional strain can leave everyone feeling hurt, confused, and divided. How do you honor your mother without sacrificing your marriage? Is it possible to set boundaries without choosing sides?

Drawing from her decades as a therapist, writer, and peace builder, Dr. Sabrina explores:

✨ Mother-in-law and marriage conflict
✨ Emotional boundaries in families
✨ How to stop being caught in the middle
✨ Breaking unhealthy family patterns
✨ Loving both your mother and your spouse without guilt
✨ Compassionate communication that creates healing

If you've ever felt torn between family loyalty and your romantic relationship, this conversation offers wisdom, clarity, and practical guidance.

💬 Have you experienced a similar family dynamic? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Submit your questions here:
https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6

Be our guest:
https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6

#MotherSonRelationship #MarriageAdvice #FamilyConflict #EmotionalHealing #Boundaries #ToxicFamilyDynamics #RelationshipAdvice #SoulSpeakPodcast #DrSabrinaNDiaye #FamilyHealing #HealthyRelationships #MotherInLawProblems #PersonalGrowth #ConflictResolution

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Soul Speak 2.28: Caught Between Mom & Wife

Ever felt like you’re searching for a mother’s love in all the wrong places? You’re not alone. JP’s question about losing his mother hits home for so many. The abandonment wound is real, and it influences how we seek love. You may find yourself looking for ‘motherly’ qualities in your partners, but that can lead to heartbreak. Instead, look for someone who embodies nurturing *and* intimacy. Reflect on what you truly need in a partner. Write it down: nurturing, emotional freedom, and physical connection are key. But remember, love starts with you. Lower the walls around your heart. Your mother’s spirit wants you to find deep love. Let her guide you. ❤️ Send this to someone who needs to hear this! Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6 Be our guest: https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6 #MotherWound #GriefHealing #InnerChildHealing #AttachmentWounds #EmotionalHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #HealingJourney #SoulSpeakConversations #DrSabrinaNDiaye

Ever felt like you’re searching for a mother’s love in all the wrong places? You’re not alone.

JP’s question about losing his mother hits home for so many. The abandonment wound is real, and it influences how we seek love.

You may find yourself looking for ‘motherly’ qualities in your partners, but that can lead to heartbreak. Instead, look for someone who embodies nurturing *and* intimacy.

Reflect on what you truly need in a partner. Write it down: nurturing, emotional freedom, and physical connection are key.

But remember, love starts with you. Lower the walls around your heart. Your mother’s spirit wants you to find deep love.

Let her guide you. ❤️

Send this to someone who needs to hear this!

Submit your questions here:
https://forms.gle/gWSxEs9SqeztNaZR6

Be our guest:
https://forms.gle/VHFZEJZj88cCc4ja6

#MotherWound #GriefHealing #InnerChildHealing #AttachmentWounds #EmotionalHealing #ChildhoodTrauma #HealingJourney #SoulSpeakConversations #DrSabrinaNDiaye

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Soul Speak 2.27: Healing the Mother Wound: Finding Love After Loss

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I wept, because for years He did not enter my arms; then one night I was told a secret: Perhaps the name you call God is not really His, maybe it is just an alias. I thought about it, and came up with a pet name for my Beloved I never mention to others. All I can say is- it works

- Rabia of Basra

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Mind-Body Skills Groups

Mind-Body skills groups are the heart of our work in the Nest. Grounded with the breath, these groups are a weekly reunion of 8 to 10 people, meeting online in 2 hour sessions for 8 weeks. Each week, members learn (or re-visit) a self-care tool, designed to deepen your self-awareness, and assist you in landing at your own answers. These sacred tools include meditation, breathwork, movement, guided imagery, writing, eating for life, and creative expression. 

Your mind and body are not separate entities--they work in unison to bring healing into every part of your amazing self.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

Integrative Psychotherapy, also known as integrative mental health, explores the interconnection between our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is a delicate blend of ancient traditions with modern science. This blend provides healers and their clients with a “tool box” for healing the wounds of mental illness, trauma, addiction, and chronic illness. These tools include creative self-expression, relaxation, biofeedback, meditation, guided imagery, exercise, nutrition, and prayer.

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Spirituality

Spirituality is more than just religion; it is about our connection to humanity, to nature, and all of creation. Spiritual healing is a gentle, loving approach to bringing us back to our original nature. The part of us that is fully capable of love, compassion, empathy, and forgiveness. Through active acts of prayer, chanting, and movement, we are able to open the parts of us that have been closed off from ourselves and others. The spiritual healers at The Heart Nest invite you to bring your religion and enhance that experience with practices that heal your body and your mind, while restoring your faith in the Divine.
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Expressive Arts

The Heart Nest hosts a number of healing experiences that allow participants to express themselves through art. Some of these modalities include bellydance, collaging, quilting, painting, and storytelling. The arts allow people to move beyond their linear thinking, accessing the right side of their brain, the cornerstone of creativity, spirituality, and connection. These experiences allow people to tap into their innate wisdom and find solutions to their challenges. Unlike traditional talk therapy, the arts move us from reliance on the words to an expression of the heart. The arts have been scientifically proven to reduce stress, alleviate physical discomfort, and instill hope.