About Nicole B. Gebhardt
Author • Speaker • Coach • Reiki Master
My Story
My story isn’t polished or perfect—it’s real, raw, and hard-won.
I was molested as a child. I experienced rape, trauma, and years of silence. I entered adulthood carrying deep pain, low self-worth, and a belief that I was broken. I endured an abusive marriage, battled depression, and eventually faced the unimaginable: the loss of my nine-week-old son, Samuel, to SIDS.
For years, I numbed myself with addiction, overachievement, and quiet suffering.
But a near-fatal fall down the stairs became my wake-up call.
That fall cracked me open—and it also cracked me free.
It launched me on a journey of healing, rediscovery, and rebirth. I refused to accept victimhood as my identity. I faced the pain. I did the work. And I rose.
Now, I use my story—and everything I’ve learned—to help women like you rise too.
What I Do Now
Today, I’m an author, coach, speaker, and spiritual healer. I help women remember who they are and reclaim what they were born to be: whole, worthy, powerful, and free.
I write books that speak to silent pain and spark transformation.
I teach women how to release guilt, find peace, and embrace their true identity.
I lead with compassion, but I coach with truth—and I believe fiercely in every woman’s right to rise.
My Books
My writing is a direct extension of my healing and calling.
Each book I’ve written was born in the fire—and carries the tools to help you walk out of yours.
Broken Wings Broken Dreams
Broken Wings, Broken Dreams takes readers on an emotional journey of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. This Amazon Best Seller dives deep into the challenges of overcoming life’s obstacles while illustrating the power of inner strength and perseverance. With captivating storytelling, the book explores the raw emotions of loss, adversity, and the determination needed to rise above it all.
The Healing Cocoon
The Healing Cocoon, another Amazon Best Seller, is a transformative tale of rebirth and renewal. This book offers a deeply personal exploration of healing from emotional wounds, guiding readers through self-reflection and growth. Drawing on metaphors of metamorphosis, the story unfolds the journey of shedding past pain and emerging more robust, like a butterfly from its cocoon.
The Queen’s Companion Book
Through a fateful and almost fatal fall down the stairs, Nicole began a journey of self-exploration that led her to overcome grief, addiction, and unworthiness. Not wanting to accept negative titles, she shook off the victim persona, met struggles head on, and ultimately rose to claim her virtual crown as a “Bad-Ass Queen.”
Credentials with Soul
Credentials:
- M.S. Human Development & Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Life-University of Alabama
- B.S. Business Communications-Florida State University
Certifications:
- CCLS-Certified Child Life Specialist
- Sacred Usui Reiki Master | Holy Fire III® | Karuna 2® Reiki Master
- Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
- Member of the National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional
Awards:
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2025 Washington DC National Guard Spouse of the Year
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National Speaker & Advocate for Women’s Empowerment and Loss Recovery
Volunteer Activity:
- National Guard Bureau Spouses’ Club, Vice President & Secretary
- Air Force Officers’ Spouses Club of Washington, D.C., Program Chair
- Eielson Air Force Base Spouses Club, Vice President
- Military Officers Association of America, Spouse Advisory Council Committee Member
- Arlington Lady Volunteer
- 165th Airlift Wing Operations Group, Key Spouse
- First Air Force, Key Spouse
- Joint Base Andrews, Key Spouse
- Tyndall Air Force Base Spouses Club, Social Events Chair
- Infant Loss and Miscarriage Support Group of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Support Group Founder & Leader
- Infant Loss and Miscarriage Support Group for Air National Guard Spouses in the DMV area including the Pentagon & Andrews AFB, Support Group Founder & Leader
- Infant Loss and Miscarriage Beyond Sad Support Group, Founder
What I Believe
In every woman lives a queen. Speak to the queen—and the queen will answer.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
You don’t have to carry it all, prove anything, or figure it out alone.
Healing is possible. Power is waiting.
And your next chapter is already calling you forward.
Let’s Stay Connected
I’d love to keep in touch.
Whether you’re here for the books, the message, or the mission—you’re part of this journey.
Follow along for updates, inspiration, and ways we can rise together.
You belong here.