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Over DinnerEP 36 How to Set Goals and Stay Consistent in 2025: Expert Tips for Personal GrowthEpisode Summary In this episode, Jarrod Sammet dives into the art of goal setting for personal and professional growth. He emphasizes the importance of reflection before setting goals, identifying internal motivations, and understanding who you want to become by year-end. The conversation explores acquiring new skills, preparing for challenges, and creating actionable steps. Jarrod highlights that while achieving goals is important, the true value lies in the discipline and growth experienced along the way. Key Takeaways Goals provide direction and set a target for personal and professional growth. Reflection is a critical step before...
2025-01-1420 min
Over DinnerEP 35 New Year, New Intentions: Reflecting, Growing, and Goal-Setting TogetherSummary As we step into a new year, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki dive into a thoughtful discussion on reflecting on the past year, setting meaningful intentions, and fostering personal growth. In this episode, they explore how realistic goals, self-awareness, and shared support can lead to lasting change for individuals and couples alike. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why reflection is the key to understanding your true desires and guiding your goals. The difference between intentions and rigid resolutions and why flexibility matters. Practical techniques for goal-setting as a...
2025-01-0737 min
Over DinnerEP 34 The Art of Savoring: Transform Your Life with Gratitude and MindfulnessSummary In this episode, Jarrod Sammet dives deep into the transformative power of gratitude and savoring. As the holiday season approaches, he encourages listeners to slow down, savor their experiences, and appreciate the present moment. Jarrod shares personal reflections on how gratitude has shifted his mindset and improved his emotional well-being, helping him move from stress and fear to empowerment and fulfillment. Whether you're navigating joyful or challenging times, this episode will inspire you to find gratitude in every experience and embrace mindfulness through your five senses. Jarrod also explores the connection between savoring and i...
2024-12-1712 min
Over DinnerEP 33 Living with ADHD: Challenges, Gifts, and Self-AcceptanceIn this episode of Over Dinner, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki open up about the intricacies of living with ADHD and embracing neurodiversity. Drawing from Nikki’s personal experiences, they discuss how ADHD shapes her daily life, relationships, and approach to challenges. From emotional regulation struggles to executive functioning hurdles, the duo dives deep into the unique obstacles and opportunities ADHD presents. Listeners will gain insight into the powerful impact of support systems, the importance of understanding neurodiverse needs, and techniques like body doubling that can help manage ADHD-related challenges. They also explore the beauty of ADHD’s gift...
2024-12-1045 min
Over DinnerEP 32 Honesty in Relationships: When to Speak Up, When to Hold Back, and How to Build TrustEpisode Summary: In this episode, Dr. Nikki and Jarrod tackle one of the most important yet nuanced topics in relationships: honesty. They dive into how honesty shapes trust, strengthens communication, and sometimes challenges boundaries. From exploring the impact of personal experiences to discussing how therapy has helped them navigate tricky conversations, they share a heartfelt and relatable discussion about what it means to communicate openly without causing harm. The couple reflects on how dietary choices, emotional intelligence, and childhood experiences influence their perspectives on honesty. They also examine the fine line between radical honesty and...
2024-12-0329 min
Over DinnerEP 31 Autism Diagnosis Grief: What Parents Need to KnowSummary: Dr. Nikki and Jarrod get personal about their parenting journey, sharing raw and honest reflections on raising a neurodiverse child. They discuss the emotional challenges of parenting, insights from a recent couples therapy session where they opened up about their son Jake’s development, and the importance of understanding asynchronous growth in autism. Together, they explore themes of grief, the power of support networks, and the critical role of self-care in navigating life’s complexities. Whether you're parenting a neurodiverse child or navigating life’s ups and downs, this episode offers heartfelt takeaways and practical strategies. Key...
2024-11-2637 min
Over DinnerEP 30 Unlocking Your Creative Potential: A 4-Step Process for Leaders and Growth Seekers with Jarrod SammetIn this episode, Jarrod Sammet delves into the significance of creativity in personal development and leadership. He emphasizes that everyone possesses inherent creativity and underscores the necessity of allocating time and space to nurture this potential. Jarrod introduces a four-step process to enhance creativity: Identify Your Optimal Thinking Time: Recognize when you're most mentally alert and creative. Protect That Time: Safeguard these periods from distractions to focus on creative endeavors. Run Experiments: Engage in trials to explore new ideas and approaches. Learn from Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth and refinement. He also discusses the role...
2024-11-1923 min
Over DinnerEP 29 U.S. Election Aftermath: Trump vs. Harris, Cultivating Empathy, and Challenging BeliefsEpisode Summary: In this candid conversation, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki reflect on their emotional journey following the 2024 U.S. Election. They dive into the complexities of navigating personal relationships amidst political turmoil, discussing how empathy, curiosity, and open communication play a crucial role. The discussion also touches on the transformative impact of therapy in helping understand differing political perspectives. Together, they explore how embracing confusion can lead to personal growth, especially in the face of a divided political landscape. Key Takeaways: Nikki and Jarrod aren’t relationship or political experts; they’re simply sharing real...
2024-11-121h 01
Over DinnerEP 28: Election 2024 Navigating Political Differences in RelationshipsSummary In this episode, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki engage in a candid conversation about the upcoming election, exploring themes of optimism, the impact of political decisions on personal relationships, and the importance of reproductive rights. They discuss the significance of basic human needs in political discourse and reflect on how their values and beliefs have evolved over time. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of respect and understanding in navigating political differences, particularly within relationships and families and concludes with a call to action for listeners to participate in the electoral process. Takeaways Nauseating optimism reflects...
2024-11-0445 min
Over DinnerEP 27 Breaking Free from Toxic Positivity: Embracing Real Emotions for GrowthSummary In this episode, Jarrod Sammet explores the complexities of human emotions, particularly focusing on the challenges of negative emotions and the concept of toxic positivity. He emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy in both personal and professional relationships. Jarrod discusses the distinction between positivity as a strategy and optimism as mere hope, advocating for a proactive approach to emotional experiences. He encourages listeners to learn from every experience, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and connection. What time is the performance? Takeaways Jarrod emphasizes the importance of...
2024-10-2919 min
Over DinnerEP 26 Personal Development: There's Not One Way To Achieve Growth with Dr. Nikki SammetSummary In this episode of the Over Dinner Podcast, Dr. Nikki Sammet shares her personal journey of self-discovery and growth, highlighting three transformative tools: IFS therapy, human design, and writing. She discusses the importance of understanding oneself, embracing change, and the power of personal development. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance and the unique paths individuals take in their growth journeys. Takeaways Personal growth requires finding what works for you. Self-acceptance is crucial for personal development. IFS therapy helps in understanding and integrating different parts of...
2024-10-2228 min
Over DinnerEP 25 How To Take Control of Your Life with Jarrod SammetSummary In this solo episode, Jarrod Sammet reflects on his personal growth journey, focusing on the impact of alcohol on his relationships, the importance of taking ownership of one's actions, and the transformative power of meditation. He discusses how blocking negative emotions can hinder the experience of joy and happiness, and emphasizes the need to challenge personal beliefs and narratives. Jarrod highlights the concept of agency, encouraging listeners to view life's challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. Takeaways Jarrod emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of behaviors, such as alcohol use...
2024-10-1519 min
Over DinnerEP 24 How Alcohol Affects Your Relationship Even After You Stop DrinkingSummary In this episode, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their experiences in couples therapy, focusing on unresolved trauma from their early relationship and the impact of alcohol on their dynamics. They explore how past experiences resurface in their current lives, the importance of communication and trust, and the deep emotional work required to heal and grow together. Through their candid conversation, they highlight the challenges and breakthroughs that come with addressing long-standing issues in a relationship. Takeaways Unresolved trauma can resurface even after years. Emotional experiences often have physical manifestations. Healing requires understanding...
2024-10-0841 min
Over DinnerEP 23 Over Dinner: Evolving Conversations – What's New and What to Expect!Summary In this episode of Over Dinner, hosts Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their journey of personal growth and its impact on their relationship. They reflect on the importance of self-work in navigating marriage and parenting, emphasizing that personal development is crucial for healthy dynamics. The conversation also introduces the podcast's new format, focusing on individual experiences and therapy insights, aiming to provide relatable and authentic discussions about the human experience. Takeaways We're not experts, just two people working on ourselves. The realization was that personal work is essential for relationship growth. Self-responsibility is...
2024-10-0127 min
Over DinnerEP 22 The Birthday Episode: Navigating Sports Loss, Partnership Dynamics, and Reflecting on GrowthSummary In this episode of Over Dinner, hosts Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss personal updates, including Jarrod's recent birthday and their experiences with loss in sports. They explore how identity is shaped by sports and competition, the importance of supporting each other's passions, and reflect on personal growth over the past year. The conversation emphasizes communication, patience, and the significance of being present in relationships. Takeaways The importance of celebrating personal milestones with loved ones. Navigating feelings of loss in sports can reflect deeper personal challenges. Identity can be tied to external factors like...
2024-09-2545 min
Over DinnerSeason 2: Real Talk on Family, Growth, and What’s Next! Summary In this episode, hosts Jarrod and Nikki Sammet return for Season Two of their podcast, sharing personal updates, reflections on their recent family vacation, and what listeners can expect in the upcoming season. They discuss the importance of consistency in their podcasting journey, the growth of their son Jake in pre-K, and the dynamics of family relationships during their vacation. The couple emphasizes the value of personal development and the need for breaks to rejuvenate. They also highlight their plans to incorporate individual perspectives in future episodes, aiming to provide more insights and actionable takeaways for...
2024-09-1724 min
Over DinnerEP 20 Navigating Change Together: Season 1 Finale with Jarrod & Dr. NikkiSummary In the season finale of the Over Dinner podcast, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss the topic of change and how to navigate it. They share their personal experiences with change and how it affects them. They talk about the fear and uncertainty that comes with change, but also the growth and resilience that can result from it. They emphasize the importance of staying present and not getting caught up in negative thoughts or worries about the future. They also discuss the decision-making process and the need to trust one's intuition when faced with change. Jarrod and...
2024-07-3050 min
Over DinnerEP 19 Healthy Parenting: Managing Stress & Expressing Emotion Without Taking Frustration Out On KidsSummary In this conversation, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their recent challenges in parenting. They share their insights on managing low energy days and the value of communication in their relationship. They also discuss the need for individual and couple time, as well as the importance of expressing emotions and not taking frustrations out on their children. Takeaways Consistency and planning are crucial in maintaining routines and achieving goals. Individual and couple time is important for self-care and relationship maintenance. Expressing emotions and not taking frustrations out on children is essential for healthy parenting...
2024-07-2337 min
Over DinnerEP 18 Home Alone: Balancing Your Relationship When Your Partner Travels Summary In this conversation, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss the challenges they face when one partner travels for work and how they have learned to navigate those challenges. They emphasize the importance of communication, self-work, and practical support in maintaining a strong relationship while one partner is away. They also discuss the significance of reconnection rituals upon the partner's return. Overall, they highlight the growth and improvement they have experienced in their relationship through their commitment to self-work and effective communication. Takeaways Self-work is essential in maintaining a strong relationship when one partner...
2024-07-1637 min
Over DinnerEP 17 To Three or Not to Three: Our Journey to Decide on a Third ChildSummary: In this conversation, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their decision on whether or not to have a third child. They explore various factors such as financials, capacity, mental health, and career aspirations. They both express their conflicting feelings and the back-and-forth nature of their decision-making process. Ultimately, they lean towards not having a third child, but acknowledge the complexity and importance of the decision. Takeaways: The decision to have a third child is complex and involves considering various factors such as financials, capacity, mental health, and career aspirations. Intuition plays a role in the...
2024-07-0938 min
Over DinnerEP 16 Evolving Together: Our Therapy Experiences Summary In this episode, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki explore their experiences with individual and couples therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems. They discuss their evolving perceptions of therapy, the importance of personal work before couples therapy, and the benefits of connecting with emotions. They emphasize how therapy improves communication, deepens understanding of each other's stories and insecurities, and strengthens emotional bonds. They recommend couples therapy for all relationships, highlighting the value of open and honest communication. Takeaways Therapy can be a valuable tool for personal growth and healing.
2024-07-0252 min
Over DinnerEP 15 Marriage Conflict Unplugged: Listen to Us Resolve and Repair Live!Summary In this episode, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki have a raw and authentic conversation about a recent conflict they had regarding money and purchasing chairs for their backyard. They discuss their individual triggers and underlying beliefs that contribute to their reactions during conflicts. They also highlight the importance of vulnerability, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence in navigating disagreements in a relationship. They emphasize the value of understanding each other's stories and beliefs and how therapy has helped them in their journey. Takeaways Conflicts in relationships often stem from underlying triggers and beliefs that are rooted in...
2024-06-2542 min
Over DinnerEP 14 Date Night Q&A: A Fun Way To Reconnect With Your SpouseSummary: In this episode of Over Dinner, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their podcast journey and share updates. They also play a game where they ask each other questions from the conversation set: Healthier Together: Conversations For Creating Your Healthiest, Happiest Life by Liz Moody They talk about topics like well-being, spirituality, changing opinions and values, favorite activities with friends, and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss various topics related to happiness, fear, legacy, self-improvement, travel experiences, and the meaning of life. They reflect on the importance of being present and fulfilled in order...
2024-06-1853 min
Over DinnerEP 13 Building Dreams Together: Entrepreneurial Insights on Partnership from Dr. Nikki and JarrodSummary: In this conversation, Dr. Nikki and Jarrod discuss their journey as entrepreneurs and the challenges they face in balancing work, personal life, and building a business. They emphasize the importance of consistency and discipline in achieving success and making an impact. They also highlight the value of vulnerability and authenticity in connecting with others and creating a community. They provide practical advice for individuals who want to pursue their passions while juggling other responsibilities. Jarrod and Nikki also discuss the challenges and dynamics of being in a relationship while pursuing entrepreneurship. They emphasize the i...
2024-06-111h 09Over DinnerEP 12 Why Am I So Socially Awkward: Stories About Social Anxiety, Self Consciousness and How Empathy Leads To Self AcceptanceSummary In this conversation, Nikki and Jarrod discuss their experiences with social awkwardness and self-consciousness in social settings. They explore the factors that contribute to these feelings, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and past experiences. They also touch on the challenges of navigating social gatherings as parents of an autistic child. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and normalizing these feelings, as well as the need for deeper, more meaningful conversations in social settings. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their experiences with social awkwardness and self-consciousness. They explore how these feelings manifest in different...
2024-06-0451 minOver DinnerEP 11 Supporting Your Autistic Child: How To Build A Strong ABA, Speech, & OT TeamIn this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their journey with autism and the therapies they have chosen for their son, Jake. They talk about their experience with ABA therapy and the importance of finding a center and team that prioritize the well-being and individual needs of their child. They also discuss the role of speech therapy in supporting Jake's language development, particularly as a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP). The couple emphasizes the importance of open communication, collaboration, and advocating for their child's unique needs. In this part of the conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their son Jake's musical abilities...
2024-05-281h 06Over DinnerEP 10 Navigating Autism: Our Journey Raising A Neurodiverse ChildIn this episode, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their journey with their son Jake and his autism diagnosis. They talk about the signs leading up to the diagnosis, their initial reactions, and the range of emotions they experienced. They also touch on the importance of early intervention and finding the right support for their child. While they acknowledge the challenges and grief that come with an autism diagnosis, they also emphasize the acceptance and pride they have for their son. Jarrod and Nik discuss their experiences and challenges as parents of a child with autism. They talk about the difficulty...
2024-05-211h 01Over DinnerEP 9: Setting Boundaries, Prioritizing Your Relationship, Navigating Spontaneity: A Parent’s GuideIn this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss the importance of prioritizing their marriage while raising children. They talk about the challenges they faced in the past and how they have learned to communicate and set expectations when going out together. They emphasize the need for individual growth and self-care in order to be better partners and parents. They also discuss the importance of saying no and setting boundaries to maintain balance in their lives. Overall, they highlight the importance of open communication, planning, and prioritizing the different aspects of their lives. Takeaways Being spontaneous with children...
2024-05-1444 minOver DinnerEP 8 The Currency of Love: How Money Impacts RelationshipsIn this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their personal values and beliefs around money and how it impacts their relationship. They explore topics such as emotional spending, experiences vs material possessions, life changes, staying on routine, rebounding after setbacks, and manifesting dreams and money. They emphasize the importance of understanding each other's beliefs about money, aligning values and goals, and having open and honest communication about finances. They also discuss the challenges of balancing personal passions and financial responsibilities. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for empathy, compromise, and ongoing dialogue in managing finances as a couple. ...
2024-05-0745 minOver DinnerEP 7 Parenting Partners: Navigating the Mental Load in Your RelationshipThis conversation explores the journey of navigating parenthood and finding balance as a couple. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss the importance of communication and understanding in their relationship. They talk about the challenges they face as individuals and as partners, including managing their emotions, supporting each other's needs, and dealing with the mental load of motherhood and fatherhood. They emphasize the need for honesty, vulnerability, and active listening in order to maintain a strong connection. They also highlight the importance of reconnection and repair after periods of separation or stress. Overall, they stress the importance of open...
2024-04-301h 05Over DinnerEP 6 Embracing Curiosity: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth In this episode, Nikki and Jarrod discuss the concept of curiosity versus judgment. They share personal stories about overcoming fear and embracing curiosity, and they explore how curiosity can lead to growth and new possibilities. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and deliberate intention in shifting from judgment to curiosity. The episode concludes with a reminder to appreciate the journey and lessons learned along the way. Takeaways: Curiosity versus judgment is a choice we make in every situation. Curiosity allows for growth and new possibilities. Self-reflection and deliberate intention are key in shifting from judgment to curiosity. Appreciate the journey a...
2024-04-2337 minOver DinnerEP 5: How Your Beliefs About Yourself Hold You Back And What You Can Do About ItIn this episode Nikki and Jarrod Sammet discuss where our belief systems come from, how our conditioning and daily thoughts impact our beliefs and our ability to achieve our goals. We also talk about Internal Family Systems therapy and the importance of labeling your parts in order to break through your limiting beliefs to build a new identity and relationship with yourself. What You’ll Learn: Examples of beliefs and how they impact our growth Are things planned or do we have choices? How to uncover & change your core beliefs
2024-04-1644 minOver DinnerEP 4: Conflict in Relationships & The Importance of RepairIn this episode of Over Dinner we discuss how to embrace & change your expectation around perfection and the importance of the language you use with yourself, your partner, and your kids. We dive deep into 3 types of repair and how important it is to cultivate strong relationships. What You’ll Learn: How repairing with our kids lets them know it is ok to be upset How to repair with your partner after conflict Responding to your kids when they engage with while on your phone Rules for managing you & your...
2024-04-0955 minOver DinnerEP 3: The Birthday Episode: Communication, Expectations, and How You Can Navigate Them In Your RelationshipIn this episode we talk about the expectations we place on birthdays, imposed by social media and ourselves and how Nikki’s 36th birthday really went. Together we discuss the importance of communication with our partners when we are feeling stuck or needing help as vulnerability & curiosity are key ingredients in relationships. We also discuss how mishaps in communication cause most of our fights and frustrations. Additionally we share how your emotional being and circumstance of your current state shapes not only your birthday, but everyday and the importance of not reacting in the emotional peak. ...
2024-04-011h 01
Over DinnerEP 2: It's Not Easy To Shift Your Mindset...Here's How You Can StartIn this episode we talk about the difficulty of changing your mindset and how placing blame on our circumstances impacts the stories we tell ourselves. We also discuss the real challenge of shifting your mindset when your basic physical, emotional, and/or financial needs aren’t met. Together we share simple steps on how to begin the process of evolving your mindset. What You’ll Learn: Sharing what you are learning or what is sparking your interest with your partner How social media is showcasing perfection & the impact that has How...
2024-04-0133 min
Over DinnerEP 1: Be Our Guest Over DinnerIn our first episode we share a little bit about ourselves & how the over dinner podcast came to be. What You’ll Learn: The topics of our podcast The structure of the episodes Where to learn more: What Nik Knows Blog Connect with us: theoverdinnerpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @nikkisammet @overdinpodcast Jarrod's LinkedIn
2024-03-2819 min
The Goodwin SocialMindset Coach Nikki Sammet’s Journey With Neurodiversity, Motherhood & Aligning To A New NormalPsychologist and mindset coach Nikki Sammet joins me today to talk about how she empowers her clients to achieve their goals and unlock the keys to knowing themselves better. This same philosophy is also at the center of how she supports her three-year-old son who was recently diagnosed with autism. Nikki walks us through how she identified her son might be on the autism spectrum and early interventions that have been helpful. Her son's diagnosis transformed her perspective on motherhood and business, inspiring her to be an advocate for other parents of children with special needs.
2023-05-1049 min
The Dude TherapistADHD, Therapy, & The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is known for being a chiropractor for the mind. She is a mindset and business coach for high-achieving women. She empowers her clients to craft goals, push past fear-based limitations, and create an expansive mindset. Nikki is passionate about leading workshops, group training, and providing one-on-one coaching. She is a high-energy coach who thrives on connection with her clients. Dr. Nikki loves empowering women to turn their passion into profit while staying congruent to their values. She also educates coaches on how to grow 6-figure online businesses in her signature coaching program, Confident Coach Accelerator, by e...
2021-11-0742 min
The Dude TherapistADHD, Therapy, & The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is known for being a chiropractor for the mind. She is a mindset and business coach for high-achieving women. She empowers her clients to craft goals, push past fear-based limitations, and create an expansive mindset. Nikki is passionate about leading workshops, group training, and providing one-on-one coaching. She is a high-energy coach who thrives on connection with her clients. Dr. Nikki loves empowering women to turn their passion into profit while staying congruent to their values. She also educates coaches on how to grow 6-figure online businesses in her signature coaching program, Confident Coach Accelerator, by e...
2021-11-0741 min
It's HardHow Social Media Impacts Your Mental Health with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is the founder of Confident Coach Accelerator, Becoming Mama & Beyond, the What Nik Knows Podcast, and is a Transcendental Meditator and a yoga teacher… she does it all!In this episode, Nikki opens up about her journey with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and how the fight to “not be different” caused her to lose hold of her identity. Nikki has struggled with her mental health since she was a very young age. At age 10, she was diagnosed with ADHD and she explains how being silenced about it impacted her socially, academically, and her self-esteem as a whol...
2021-09-271h 36
What Nik KnowsSeason 2 Finale: The Secret To Life Is Doing Less & Being MoreSEASON 2 FINAL EPISODE! 1 year ago (tomorrow) I launched season 2 of What Nik Knows. It was formally known as Leader of the Pax and I solely focused on female entrepreneurship. 45 episodes later (40 live and 5 saved for season 3 launch!) the 2nd season of my podcast expanded more than I could ever have imagined. Beyond downloads, came new clients, new partnerships, and oh SO MUCH LEARNING! When I started BMB I made a real effort in providing resources for pregnant, postpartum, and newish moms because we were in smack dap in the middle of quarantine. So...
2021-09-0117 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Take The Leap of Faith and Build Your Dream Biz with Cait HowardCait Howard, owner and founder of Cait Rose Co., has been working with powerhouse women to launch and grow their podcasts since 2019. Through a combination of online business experience and technical know-how, she helps female entrepreneurs use podcasting as a strategic asset in their business and grow their authority online. Since startup, Cait and her team have launched multiple chart topping podcasts and produce shows with hundreds of thousands of downloads. In addition to outsourcing her podcasting talents for others, she is the creator and host of the Momentum Makers podcast where she helps women break free from analysis...
2021-08-2556 minWhat Nik KnowsIs It OK To Want To Lose Weight or Should We Practice Loving Ourselves Instead? Breaking Down Body Image & Diet Culture with Molly Kate Wellness.Raise your hand if you struggle or have struggled with your body image? Yeah, that’s what I thought. A whole lot of us struggle with this. Women are critiqued on their bodies right from the get-go. Too thin, too big, too soft, too muscular, too sexualized, too puritan… there is no win. Today on the What Nik Know’s podcast I have the amazing @mollykatewellness who is a Body Image mentor. Molly is a Body Image Coach and Mentor who believes that you can learn the skills of radical body accepta...
2021-08-1856 min
A Podcast for MomsThe Expansive Nature of Motherhood with Dr. Nikki SammetDr. Nikki Sammet is an entrepreneur, a coach for high achieving women working to align themselves in their life and their business, the host of the What Nik Knows podcast, and a mom. During our conversation, Dr. Nikki shares about the unexpected events that led her to her life’s work, her unfounded fears around motherhood, her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, social media, and the expansive nature of motherhood.We Discuss: Nikki shares about her background in mindfulness: she learned transcendental meditation from her parents at the age of 10 and she rediscovered mindf...
2021-08-1156 minWhat Nik KnowsPersonal Development is Not a Tony Robbins Seminar...It's Within You.Personal development is not a Tony Robbins seminar… as much as you’d like to think so. Today on the What Nik Know’s pod I go unscripted + unfiltered about my thoughts on personal development exertion. We spend thousands of dollars and years doing THE WORK when really we need to do less WORK and more listening in. Seminars, coaching, podcasts, books, all these things are tools to empower the journey but they aren’t the answer. Personal development is not a seminar- it’s within you. For more on this em...
2021-08-0407 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Change Your Money Mindset With Lindsay Bryan-PodvinWhat’s your relationship with money like?…have you ever thought about where that mindset comes from? Or here’s another question…are you a business owner that struggles to charge your value even though you know you could be selling high ticket offers? Today on the What Nik Know’s podcast I have Lindsay Bryan-Podvin from @mindmoneybalance. Lindsay is a biracial financial therapist, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution." In her therapy practice, Mind Money Balance, she uses shame-free financial therapy to help people get their minds and money in balance. Here are...
2021-07-2848 minWhat Nik KnowsLife Coaching Tips To Increase Your Happiness and Success in Relationships, Parenting, & Business with Ashley LeveringMom guilt, imposter syndrome, business ownership, dreams, marriage… these are just some of the topics covered in today’s episode. On the show this week is @ashleyleveringcoaching - I was so excited to bring Ashley on the show because her mindset on life and business is something extremely special…and lucky for you CONTAGIOUS! Ashley shares tips and tricks on getting your head on right so that you can tackle your goals in motherhood, business, and in your life transitions. Here are some of the things you’ll hear on t...
2021-07-211h 01What Nik KnowsHow To Keep Your Client Pipeline Full Using My 4c FrameworkAre you the kind of entrepreneur that opens your computer and is unsure what to do for work everyday? This tends to happen when the big picture is still being worked out. This can also happen when you go into a client lull. Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I am teaching my 4c Framework that I share with my coaching clients. I love my 4 c framework because it helps move you forward- it gives you tangible steps to take in your business…every single day. Another reason why I l teach my 4C Framework is because it he...
2021-07-1518 minWhat Nik KnowsWant to Raise More Emotionally Intelligent Kids? Get a Dog...A Conversation With Johnna DevereauxWOOF WOOF! Calling all dog lovers this What Nik Know's Podcast episode is for YOU…especially if you are a parent or plan to be on in the future. Today on the WNK podcast I have Johnna Devereaux from @bowowlabs. Johnna is a clinical pet nutritionist and honestly her knowledge of dogs + humans goes way beyond just food. Together we talked about the incredible bond between humans and dogs along with how powerful it is to involve your children in their training + development. Here are a few other things you’ll hear on today’...
2021-07-0755 minWhat Nik Knows3 Ways To Combat Your Daily AnxietyToday on the What Nik Know’s Pod we are talking ANXIETY!! I am sharing 3 tried and true methods I use within my own life + that I share with my clients. Here are some of the things you’ll hear today: My story with anxiety + panic attacks The definition of anxiety 3 ways to cope with anxiety - working WITH the brain, talking about it, and mindfulness How to figure out what your triggers are Why I love box breathing The link to this episode is in my bio - episode is live on iTune...
2021-06-3027 minWhat Nik KnowsThe Obstacle Is The WayWanna hear a real biz flop I went through? Today on the What Nik Knows Pod I share a very humbling client interaction that I experienced last year. I GOT DUMPED! It was surprising and something that really threw me for a loop. Something that I had never experienced before and man it rocked me. I asked myself, “am I a bad coach?” I’m sure you can relate to my story as there have been humbling moments in your life too whether they are about your coaching or something else in your...
2021-06-2416 min
The Tribe BuildersLeader Of The Pax: Empowering Women To Turn Their Passion Into Profit With Nikki SammetWhat’s interesting about organically-grown tribes is that they almost never start out exactly the way they turn out to be. Before becoming this massive community for women, Leader of the Pax actually started as a website for dog moms to get support on how to groom their dogs and how to best feed them. From there, Dr. Nikki Sammet built it into an Insta-famous, eclectic tribe of women who are looking to either start a business, have a brilliant idea but don’t know how to get going, or who already have something established and need some mindset work...
2021-06-2127 minWhat Nik KnowsLead Yourself First: A conversation about relationships, fatherhood, personal development & meditation with my husband Jarrod SammetWelcome back to the What Nik Knows Podcast! I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and you’re about to listen to my most cherished episode ever! I recorded an episode with my husband, Jarrod! We’ve been talking about this the entire time I’ve had my podcast - that we should record our conversations and While our son snoozed soundly away we recorded an episode together and today is the day you finally get to hear one of them. As you’ll hear today, Jarrod, is a very special person and I’m not just saying that...
2021-06-1652 minWhat Nik Knows8 Steps To Manifest Anything You WantWhat’s your take on manifestation? Believer or nah? On today’s episode of the What Nik Know’s podcast I’m going to share with you my perspective on manifesting and 8 steps that you can start doing today! I believe manifesting is a mindset…a way of being.. a way of living. It’s your thought process. It’s what and how you envision your life unfolding. And let me tell you this- it’s a choice. If you’re not familiar with this term it’s basically the idea of bringing something tangible i...
2021-06-0924 minWhat Nik KnowsCreating Successful Partnerships in Marriage and Business with Parent TeamI am OBSESSED with today’s podcast episode with Jen and Brandyn from @ParentTeam. We covered so many topics & the biggest theme through it all was about partnerships- both business and personal. Jen & Brandyn lay out key factors that can make or break relationships and how to set yourself up for success! Here are some of the other things we talked about: 1. Parenting from two homes 2. How our past influences our parenting 3. Why conflict begins after we have children 4. The keys to success in building a long lasting and powerful partnership both in marriage and in business 5. The value of...
2021-06-0257 minWhat Nik KnowsTransitioning Into Motherhood During a Global Pandemic with Kensey ButkevichWelcome back to the What Nik Knows podcast! YES, we took a 3 week break. With a full client load and CCA still going strong, this solopreneur needed to put more attention on my clients. SO I decided that I needed some space and that’s exactly what we did! So yay, we are back! Today I'm joined by Kensey (@sleep.easy.clinic) who is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst approaching 12 years of clinical experience. After becoming a Mom 8 months ago, Kensey soon realized how challenging newborn sleep can be, and wanted some support. This led to her di...
2021-05-2659 minWhat Nik KnowsHow Social Media Impacts Millennial Women Part 1A few years ago, I studied 75 millennial women who used Instagram for business, pleasure, and everything in between for my doctoral research. Here's what I learned... I learned about their habits, mindset shifts, and mental health struggles all while using this little app. And FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I am sharing all of my findings in my most recent podcast episode!! In part one of, "How Social Media Impacts Millennial Women," you'll hear about: 1. How social media apps like instagram increase upward comparison to our peers 2. How social media usage and experience depends on both current state of...
2021-05-0537 minWhat Nik KnowsHow Diet Culture Is Robbing You From Living Your Life with Jackie KirschenWhat’s your relationship with food like? Mine is ever changing. Depends on the day, week, month…depends on how tight my jeans are and if I can find an outfit that looks like I imagine it to look once it’s on. Today on The What Nik Knows Podcast I have registered dietitian Jackie Kirschen @the.mindful.nutritionist on to debunk all the diet culture bullshit and to explain how to build a better relationship with food and your body. Here are some of the things you’ll hear on today’s episode:
2021-04-211h 15What Nik KnowsThe Three Sisters: Perfectionism, Procrastination, & Imposter SyndromeToday on the What Nik Knows podcast we will be discussing The Three Sisters: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Imposter Syndrome. Why do I call them sisters? Because I see them as a family. The three of them share many many many characteristics and once you can determine where your behavior is coming from- meaning the deeper issues at hand -you can start to make progress towards the goals you want to achieve. All three of these sisters block us from leveling up. Today I am going to be sharing insight on all three of the areas while also giving you...
2021-04-1447 minWhat Nik KnowsA Dad’s Perspective: Mental Health, Infertility, & Parenthood with Eli WeinsteinDid you know men can experience postpartum depression too? I had heard about it but hadn’t explored it until the amazing Eli Weinstein broke it all down for me.Toady on the What Nik Knows podcast I have my very first (and definitely not the last) MALE guest! I had the privilege of sharing time and space with the wonderful host of the @thedudetherapist podcast Eli Weinstein! This was such a powerful episode talking all things parenting, mental health, therapy, and relationships! Here’s a snap shot on what you’ll hear on today’s episode...
2021-04-0758 minWhat Nik KnowsCelebrating Turning 33 With My First Episode Actually About MeI’m turning 33 tomorrow so I decided to do an episode all about me! I had planned to share just surface level details about how the podcast came to be, fun facts about my evolution as a person, and give some insight on my coaching since many of you voted on the instagram poll you’d like more info…but it ended up being a very raw episode about my life…failures, struggles, and of course cool things that I’m up to. Kinda like a personal interview haha! Here’s some things you’ll learn inside to...
2021-03-2432 minWhat Nik KnowsHow to Find Your Sense of Self through Your Personal Style with Mom Style Coach Samantha DawnOh boy talk about getting lucky! Today’s episode is a POT OF GOLD! Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I have the AMAZING @bysamanthadawn. This episode was phenomenal and unbelievably important. This incredible style queen emphasis that style is WITHIN and teaches us how to dress our beautiful postpartum body. Anyone else struggle to find clothes to fit your new bod? Anyone else have $1,000 dollars worth of clothing returns sitting in your house? Anyone else walk into TJ Maxx do a lap around the racks but not sure what to...
2021-03-171h 14What Nik KnowsUnderstanding Infant Sleep with Holistic Sleep Coach Kelsey AlfordAnyone else see pictures of their baby bassinet filled to the brim with stuffed animals blankets? Anyone else’s parents place them belly down in their crib when they were babies? Anyone else do baby math when counting wake windows?! AH sleep… who knew how big of a conversation it was going to be once you had a kid huh? There are so many different methodologies when it comes to sleep and children’s sleep. Today I have Kelsey Alford who leverages evidence based research when it comes to infant and toddle...
2021-03-101h 04What Nik KnowsONE Incredible Year: Jake's Birth Story, My Feelings About Motherhood, & 12 Life Lessons I've Learned These Past 12 MonthsWe survived the first year!! Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I am opening up and sharing about Jake’s birth story, how motherhood has changed me, and 12 life lessons that I’ve learned these past 12 months. Some of the things you’ll hear on today’s episode: That ALL birth is natural (no matter how you became a mother) That birth plans should really be an outline Symptoms of preeclampsia My honest experience with a hospital birth And 12 important life lessons that I’ve learned this past year
2021-03-0332 minWhat Nik KnowsNavigating Parenthood Through Social Media, Covid, & LifeEver wonder if the way you were parented impacts your parenting now? What about if your kid is getting enough socialization during the pandemic? Or what happens to your brain when you read flashy & fear inducing headlines on social media & the news? Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I have child psychologists Drs. Jenna Elgin & Shanna Alvarez the amazing creators behind @helpingfamiliesthrive. Together we debunk myths spread via social media and learn how to set your self up for success in your parenting. These incredible researchers are on a mission...
2021-02-241h 10What Nik KnowsHow To Find Your Purpose & Start an Online BusinessCALLING ALL BOSS MAMAS! If you have a desire to start a side hustle or a full blown online business today’s What Nik Know’s podcast episode is for YOU. A few weeks ago I shared that more than 2.3 million women have left the workforce and unless it was due to wanting to bounce the number is not ok. So if you are looking to get back out there and share your gift today will lay the groundwork on how to get started in 1) figuring out what you want to do and who you want to serv...
2021-02-1729 minWhat Nik KnowsWhy You Need To See A Pelvic Floor PTToday on the What Nik Knows Podcast we have Dr. Lindsay Fader from LEVEL4PT & Wellness! She is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in women's health, postpartum, and pelvic floor rehabilitation in the San Diego area. Dr. Lindsay is highly trained in pelvic floor and postpartum examination, assessment, and treatment, and has successfully treated hundreds of women in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Prior to working in Encinitas, CA with LEVEL4PT & Wellness, she worked in hospital and clinical settings guiding women of all ages with a range of postpartum, post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, an...
2021-02-1059 minWhat Nik KnowsSpilling the tea on Confident Coach AcceleratorWelcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and holy shit it’s launch week over! Today’s episode is all about Confident Coach Accelerator. I’m going to share with you how this all came to be, what the program entails, give you some sneak peaks regarding programs, and then off course ASK YOU TO JOIN!! DUH!! So let’s get goin yo! So on Monday February 1st, I opened the doors to my signature program Confident Coach Accelerator. If you’re new around here I am a coach for coaches...
2021-02-0523 minWhat Nik KnowsHow to Manage Your Time & Energy Like the Boss Mom You Are.Raise your hand if you are desperately seeking more time? More time for you. More time for work. More time with your kiddos. More time with your partner. More time to be creative. More time to take a bath. MORE TIME!! I just did market research for the upcoming program I will be launching in the spring and the overall consensus was that momprenuers (and moms in general) want more time.They are looking for ways to maximize their energy so they are more present with their families and tactics that encourage them to be more efficient wit...
2021-01-2749 minWhat Nik KnowsManaging Your Mental Health with Medication During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Francie BroghammerAm I allowed to take medications while I’m pregnant or nursing? And if yes, which ones are safe? If I’m taking medication for my mental health before I get pregnant do I have to stop? Did you ask any of these types questions during your pregnancy or postpartum journey? I know I did. I wrote my OB about pretty much everything from TUMS to Tylenol. Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast, Dr. Francie Broghammer, Chief Resident in Psychiatry at UC Irvine Medical Center, walks us t...
2021-01-1450 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Train For Birth & Prepare For Postpartum with Megan WelshHi friends, welcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host dr. Nikki sammet! And happy new year!! Our first ep in 2021 is all about how to train for birth and prepare for postpartum. This is a super important episode because I believe that the more you’re prepared physically, emotionally and mentally into motherhood the better off you will be. Megan is a KEY member of our team - you’ve heard me say this before motherhood is a team sport and so having those around you to support you all througho...
2021-01-0650 minWhat Nik KnowsHow to set goals for 2021...and actually achieve them.AH, New Years resolutions. Raise your hand if you’ve written out goals for the year only to have them fizzle out by February 21st? Come on don’t be shy now…you’re not alone. On average New Year’s goals last an average of 3 weeks. I know in the past I’ve set goals like “Im going to go to the gym every single day” and I can honestly say that might have lasted a week! SO what’s the difference between those that stick with their goals and those that don’t.Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast we ar...
2020-12-3025 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Get Out Of A Funk & Handle The Hard Mama DaysSo, how do you handle the hard days mama? You know the ones that really rock you. The ones where the baby wakes up early? Or when they don’t nap the entire time you expected.Or the days they just want to be in your arms…all.day.long. How do you change your perspective? How do you stay present and in the moment? These days test us. They challenge us. They shake our patience.I know you ask yourself, “will it be like this forever” or “what else can I do?” I’ve been there. I’m still there. Everyday...
2020-12-2311 minWhat Nik KnowsIt’s ok to not be ok...Understanding PPD & PPA with Dr. Kristen LipariThis episode hit home as I am a postpartum depression survivor. Today’s episode with Dr. Kristen Lipari is SO important for pregnant & postpartum moms. Dr. Lipari is trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders from Postpartum Support International. She specializes in working with individuals and couples to address their changing roles and corresponding challenges in the perinatal period (before, during, and after pregnancy). She goes into detail about what to look for in regards to PPD and PPA and how that differs from baby blues. We talk about how to advocate for yourself in your 6 week visit and wha...
2020-12-0956 minWhat Nik KnowsStrengthening Your Motherhood MindsetToday I’m going to give you a snapshot of what my upcoming workshop will entail. I am leading a strengthening you’re motherhood mindset workshop in December. The idea actually came a long time ago- leading a mindset workshop. If you’ve been following along for some time you know that I have both done and lead the mindset reset challenge for myself and others. Within the workshop we will be talking about: How to start and end your day & my 5M strategy, reframing self care and perspectives, the bad words jar, and building your identity and so much more
2020-12-0313 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Have A Happy Marriage After Kids with Dr. Morgan CutlipToday on the What Nik Knows podcast we have Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a relationship expert, who will be teaching us how to communicate with our partners and balance the motherhood mental load. Dr. Cutlip talks to us about distributing responsibilities between partners, managing expectations (both our own and what we expect from our partner), 4 common ways that relationships break down after kids, and how to rebuild your partnership! Morgan Cutlip is a wife, mom to Effie and Roy, a Ph.D. in psychology, and life-long lover of all things relationships. She develops online relationship courses...
2020-11-1858 minWhat Nik Knows16 Tips on Road Tripping With Your BabyHeading out on a road trip? I created a podcast episode JUST FOR YOU! I shared with my Becoming Mama & Beyond Facebook community that we were heading out on a 16 day road trip and received so many requests on our learnings and what not to do haha. Biggest take away? Taking a “vacation” with your baby in tow is NOT a vacation it’s really just parenting in another city. So go with the flow, enjoy the moment, appreciate that it might be challenging but OH SO WORTH IT…Jake is still struggling with sleep 3+ weeks la...
2020-11-1116 minWhat Nik Knows6. How To Start and End Your Day Mom EditionDid you know that starting and ending your day in productive ways can support your well being? It’s time put down the cookies, stop doomsday scrolling, & mute CNN because a new podcast EP just went live! I got the idea from my husband’s personal development workshop on how to start and end your day. In his workshop he’s teaching people how to start and end their day productively. He’s sharing tips on meditation, mindful practices, journaling, exercising, waking up earlier etc etc etc. I think these are amazing things but what...
2020-11-0413 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Navigate Being A Working Mom Through CovidThe day before I interviewed Dr. Dana Sumpter, a new mother wrote in on the Becoming Mama & Beyond Facebook group about working during the pandemic and how it’s impacted her mentally, physically, and more. I couldn’t believe how timely our episode was and how impactful our conversation would be. I met Dana through another colleague who shared that she was running a research project on working mothers during covid. Being a research nut myself I couldn’t wait to hear more. I also wanted to have an opportunity to connect with another working mother...
2020-10-141h 10What Nik KnowsHow to Feel Strong, Confident, and Powerful in Your Pregnant and Postpartum bodyWelcome back to the What Nik Knows podcast! I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet! If you are pregnant or postpartum and you like fitness this episode is for you! If you’re anything like me you probably wondered or may be wondering when your body is ready to get back to exercise after you have a baby or what is safe during your pregnancy journey. Today’s guest will help us determine what is the best type of exercise and when we should get back into it. On the show today is Erica Friedman! Erica is the founder of Erica...
2020-09-2355 minWhat Nik KnowsFail Your Way to Success with Dani Sackman CarrollThis episode is gold. Are you sick of me saying that? I know I say this about all my guests. I can’t help but have awesome people on this show. Dani Sackman Carroll is a powerhouse. I literally said wow more times on this show than I could even count. Trust me, once you get into this episode you’ll see why and you’ll be saying wow yourself. I’m not going to give too much away about this episode but my biggest take away was to fail our way to success. We are taught that failure is bad s...
2020-09-161h 00What Nik KnowsWhy Self-Work is the Most Important Work That You’ll DoOh my friends this is a good one. Are you ready to be inspired and then jump off this podcast and get to work? Well get out your notebooks because this one is packed with amazing info. I actually interviewed Alexis Schulze, Co-founder and Chief Visionary officer of Nekter Juice Bar, in January with hopes to have her interview go live before Jake was born. Obviously it’s august and that didn’t happen so don’t be surprised if you hear me chat about pregnancy and mention the time of year- no i’m not crazy i’m just...
2020-09-0959 minWhat Nik KnowsWelcome to Season 2!Welcome back to the Leader of the Pax podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Nikki Sammet and MAN have I missed you guys! For those who are new I ended season 1 of this amazing show to go have a baby! My son Jake is now almost 6 months old and I’ve just stepped back into my office after my self imposed maternity leave. I knew I was going to change when becoming a mother but I didn’t really know how. I may have shared my worry about balancing a career and motherhood and I can honestly say that it’s HA...
2020-09-0210 minWhat Nik KnowsEP 17: How to Create a Pattern of Happiness & Write a Rock Solid Business Plan With Beth Devine!The final countdown is on! I’m finishing my 36th week of pregnancy with a fantastic female founder interview. I couldn’t help but be inspired once I edited this bad boy. Today I also start official maternity leave. What a strange concept, especially as an entrepreneur. I will still have a few clients and be finishing up a few more episodes before the little guy arrives, but I have stopped working my consulting gigs and taking on any clients. I won’t lie. The transition feels a bit nerve-wracking, and at the same time, I know it’s time for...
2020-02-071h 04What Nik KnowsEP 16 Why It Doesn't Matter If You Have CompetitionWelcome back to the leader of the pax podcast I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and can you believe we are just a day away from February? Some people say that January is the slowest month of the year but it just feels like time is FLYING. I’ve been up to my ears in baby prep and turning inward as I prepare for maternity leave. It’s been an interesting process slowing down business as an entrepreneur. I’ve kinda had to make it up as I go. I was asked the other day when I plan on retur...
2020-01-311h 02What Nik KnowsEP 15: How to crush your to-do list EVERY SINGLE DAY!Let’s be real here...checking off your entire to-do list in one day is something we all want but it rarely something that happens. But what if we looked at accomplishing tasks differently? What if we looked at crushing our to do list by acknowledging the activities that bring us JOY? You might think this episode is going to teach you how to check off your to-do’s but it’s actually going to help you re-align your priorities and remind you to find gratitude in EVERYTHING that you do throughout the day, including the activities that y...
2020-01-1751 minWhat Nik KnowsEP 14: Why Things Don't Show Up Until You Show UpHAPPY 2020 friends! & welcome back to the leader of the pax podcast. Today is the PERFECT episode for us to jump into as we start the new year. My guest today is a spiritual gangster and will provide you all the micro-ways you can become more in tune with yourself and your purpose…i guarantee most of you have big ambition for this upcoming year and doing self work is KEY to opening opportunities. It’s always fun when someone you know comes back into your life but in a different context. It’s so fun where the journey...
2020-01-101h 03What Nik KnowsThe Top 10 Things I Learned In This Past Decade2020? That’s what I wrote in the steam of my shower door last night. I started thinking about that question mark after the final zero...What a year of transformation it will be…and what 10 years of transformation it has been. A few weeks ago my yoga teacher asked us what do you want to leave behind in this decade? Instantly my mind went to, “self-criticism, anxiety about the future, perfectionist qualities, and self doubt.” Her next question was, who do you want to be in the next decade? As I sat there...
2019-12-2021 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Find Your Ideal Client with Erica SaccoOne of the coolest things on the planet is growing up with your friends. I've known today's guest for an entire decade! I've known her so long I still call her by her maiden name. Erica was one of the first people that I met when I moved back to my home town of Orange county right after college. She and I have always had a bond. Whether it was over champagne, dancing all night, or having long drawn out chats about our dreams. Today we have my dear friend and BADASS entrepreneurs, event planner extraordinaire Erica...
2019-12-121h 13What Nik KnowsWhy You Should Stop Waiting To Be Ready and Just Dive In...with Jeannie North“Start before you’re ready,” I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard that sentiment from successful entrepreneurs. Jeannie North is no different. She and I had a great conversation about growing your brand and being confident about trying new things. Jeannie recently has been kicking so much ass that she was able to move into an office space from her basement AND was able to hire a team to help her scale! Go girl! Jeannie North is a dog mom of two, designer, and the owner of Ripley & Rue, a national clothing b...
2019-12-0555 minWhat Nik KnowsEP 10: What is Happiness Anxiety & How to Combat itWhen things are good do you believe something bad is going to follow? If you’re traveling today I have the perfect 20 minute episode to keep ya occupied. Today on the LOTP podcast we get into mental health. Specifically regarding anxiety. I share a short story that recently happened to me that almost left me in a panic attack in the cheese section of Trader Joe’s (no joke). But, instead of completely crumbing. I combatted my anxiety and kept on shopping. I’ll keep it a short caption and just tell you this…I was havi...
2019-11-2719 minWhat Nik KnowsEP 9 Using Feedback As A Tool To Pivot Towards SuccessI want to just chat about something really quickly before I share about today’s podcast. I did NOT post a podcast episode last week and I was originally disappointed with myself AND through the learning from my mindset reset I was able to rewire those thoughts. If you “skipped a week” of your goals due to life circumstances, THAT IS A-OK. Sometimes our brains trick us and tell us we should be doing more. But what I say to clients is that whatever you were pulled to do in that timeframe whether it was a babymoon (like m...
2019-11-191h 15What Nik KnowsHow Reframing Situations Leads to Creativity & ExpansionThis 15 minute episode covers a personal situation that I experienced last week after missing a yoga class. I learned that acknowledging my feelings and then reframing helped me move forward. We all go through experiences and situations in life, business, and motherhood that we need to stop and reframe. We will talk about why this is so important in terms of impacting our creativity and expansion in our lives. In addition to reframing this episode covers 3 things I learned from the mindset reset challenge that I am still adopting today. Leave me a review as I'd love to hear...
2019-11-0415 minWhat Nik KnowsEP 7 Why Community is Everything: My Chat with Theresa Piasta about Motherhood, Business, and Building RelationshipsToday we chat about one of my favorite topics, COMMUNITY! It also happen's to be Theresa Piasta's as well. Theresa and I met back when Pax was right under 10k and she was knee deep (and still is) growing her company PuppyMama. I helped Theresa kick off her Instagram live series and have watched her blossom ever since. Theresa has a book coming out, Raising a Doodle, and guess what, I’m in it!! She even reads one of my quotes from the book in today's episode. In today's episode we cover a lot of ground. Theresa rec...
2019-10-291h 15What Nik KnowsEP 6 Finding Your Purpose Using a Four Square BoxAre you struggling to figure out what you want to do? Are you someone who is multi passionate and has dreams of pulling all your interests and passions together? If yes, this episode is for YOU. I learned SO much from today's guest. It was so dang good. Debbie Hendrickx, founder of Swell Gelato for Dogs, and I could have chatted forever. We talked about things like having uncomfortable conversations with potential business partners or things like looking at what you've achieved from 10,000 feet up approach rather than from ground level. One of the biggest take aways from this...
2019-10-181h 06What Nik KnowsGetting Shit Done In the Nooks And Crannies Of Your LifeI had the opportunity to interview one of my close friends, Shauna Parisi. Shauna is a bad ass entrepreneur who is currently working on growing her own health and wellness company. I have so many take aways from this interview it’s hard to narrow them down. From Shauna talking about how millennials are the side hustle generation, to creating a business that builds residual income rather than trading time for money, and OH my favorite quote WORKING YOUR SIDE HUSTLE IN THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF YOUR LIFE! Shauna is clear when she says you have to commit to you...
2019-10-111h 19What Nik KnowsAre You Ready To Reset Your Mindset?On today's episode I’m going to explain why I’m going on a 31 day mindset reset challenge. I recently realized that every time my business is in a good place it’s because my mindset is in a good place and when my business feels stalled or I feel stuck it’s because my mindset is dark and gloomy. So, I checked in and noticed that I’ve been focusing on the wrong things- money, clients, status, superficial BS, etc. So in order to flip the switch I decided to do a #mindsetresetchallenge for myself during the month of October. T...
2019-10-0306 minWhat Nik KnowsHow To Get Out of Your Own Way And Live Your Best Life with Kelly CallaghanThis 3rd episode is pure magic! I loved my time with beauty industry trailblazer, Kelly Callaghan. This gal is a gem & has so much insight on how to stay true to yourself while building a business that you love. Kelly not only runs a 6-figure business she is a coach, speaker, and podcast host- such a badass! Although Kelly's businesses are about helping women look beautiful she makes it clear that the real beauty comes from the inside. Kelly and I talk about how hitting rock bottom actually spurred her creative spirit and pushed her forward. Kelly teaches the...
2019-09-301h 12What Nik KnowsHow Using Social Media Can Help You Create Community with Allison Katz & Mariana MesquitaThis was such a fun episode that I had with Giftspawt founders, Allison Katz & Mariana Mesquita! We cover things like how to create an online community and why it's SO important for your business. Allison & Mariana shared how they work together and what is most important in their business partnership. Because these ladies are pros at the social media game we discuss how to stay authentic while growing your brand. And most importantly we talk about why passion is what really drives a business to grow. I am so excited for you to hear from these two bad ass...
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What Nik KnowsWelcome to the LOTP Podcast with Dr. Nikki SammetWelcome to the Leader of the Pax (LOTP) Podcast with me, your host, Dr. Nikki Sammet. It's an honor to have you here! This first episode highlights why I'm here and why YOU should be here too. We talk about topics that are holding us back, my own story of struggle & success, and about all the incredible women I'll be interviewing on my podcast. My hope is with these episodes you walk away with action steps, a feeling of community and support, and inspiration from others. Within this podcast I'll share what I hope the show to be and...
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