Shows
Love, The NilsensEp. 38 - GriefIn this week's episode, we open up about the emotional journey of coping with grief after my Alyssa's hysterectomy. We share our personal experiences, the challenges we've faced, and how we're finding our way to healing. We also talk about how friends and family can offer support to anyone going through similar grief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2437 minLove, The NilsensEp. 37 - Pros & Cons of Having a DogThis week, we keep it pretty lighthearted as we discuss the pros and cons of dog ownership. Our dog, Swoosh, is a mini goldendoodle and he's the best. Dogs aren't for everyone, though, so take a listen to hear both sides of dog ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1629 minLove, The NilsensEp. 36 - Conquering Physical & Emotional MountainsThe Nilsens are racing! Thomas is gearing up for another half marathon, while Alyssa takes on a 10K trail run.Join us as we delve into the motivations behind our running journey. Thomas shares how running became a vital part of his life, and Alyssa inspires with her story of overcoming immense physical pain and a near-death experience.We explore the mental health benefits of running and the power of achieving big goals together. Tune in for our training adventures and the highs and lows of this transformative journey. Hosted on Acast...2024-06-2529 minLove, The NilsensEp. 35 - Nose Jobs and Gum GraftingWe've gotten lots of questions about our surgeries, so we decided to talk in-depth about them! Join us to hear just a little bit of nerdy talk but mostly useful info. To make things easier, you can jump to the timestamps listed below to hear about a specific surgery.Deviated septum: 3:31Gum graft: 16:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1840 minLove, The NilsensEp. 34 - Let's Talk About OCDThomas opens up about what OCD looks like for him. Alyssa also discusses ways she supports Thomas.If you or someone you love has ever struggled with anxiety and worry you could have OCD, definitely come listen in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1144 minLove, The NilsensEp. 33 - Family Summer GoalsOn this week's brief episode, we get to hear Alyssa talk with a lispy, retainer voice as we chat about our family's summer goals/plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0320 minLove, The NilsensEp. 32 - The Last Few MonthsWe've had an eventful few months! This week we'll catch you up on all our happenings and update you on our baby girl's first birthday, the one year anniversary of Alyssa almost dying, and the two of us celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2736 minLove, The NilsensEp. 31 - Nilsen's RadianceThis time on Love, The Nilsens, we're discussing all things Nilsen's Radiance -- the service project that Alyssa started. Nilsen's Radiance is a service project born out of passion that Alyssa has started to help women in hospitals that may be staying for longer-than-expected periods of time. After having stayed in the hospital for a prolonged period of time and experiencing, firsthand, what it's like, Alyssa now wants to help brighten other people's experiences in the hospital.Link to Nilsen's Radiance Amazon list can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/17...2024-02-2735 minLove, The NilsensEp. 30 - Nilsen Creative Co.Today we discuss the exciting news of the rebranding of Thomas's photo & video business! Formerly known as Greater Heights Video, it is now known as Nilsen Creative Co.! We discuss the origin of the business, the why, the purpose, and what you can expect from Nilsen Creative Co. moving forward. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1933 minLove, The NilsensEp. 29 - Crime Scene & Two Pink Lines: A 2020 MemoryThis week we share the insane story about when we found out we were pregnant with our 2nd child. It was an exciting and happy day which involved green balloons but also involved TONS of cops wielding shotguns and a manhunt for a killer. Typical pregnancy announcement stuff, obviously.Tune in to hear this crazy memory of how our 2020 started off, and how we are optimistic this year is already off to a less dramatic start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1325 minLove, The NilsensEp. 28 - Putting Goodness Out Into the WorldWe talk once again about our "why" of what we're doing here on our podcast. We reiterate the desire we have to put goodness out into the world. We also touch briefly on a service project that we're in the early stages of launching -- more details coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0831 minLove, The NilsensEp. 27 - Having Patience on Your Own TimelineWe break down the concept of timelines and how they can differ greatly from person-to-person, event-to-event. How can we be patient with ourselves as we aim to improve and meet goals, while also being aware of the flexibility of timelines? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-0135 minLove, The NilsensEp. 26 - Nilsen Family Costco Food FavoritesOn a more lighthearted episode, we walk through what a typical grocery run to Costco looks like for us. Join us as we take you aisle-by-aisle in the happiest place on Earth. Yes, Costco is the happiest place on Earth contrary to popular belief that it's a mouse-themed amusement park. We eat primarily gluten- and dairy-free, so this is helpful for those that find themselves in that boat, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1639 minLove, The NilsensEp. 25 - Infertility & IVF with our neighbors, the PetersensThis week's episode is special! We have our neighbors, Riley and Allison Petersen, on to discuss their courageous experience with infertility and IVF. They share their story and we discuss the emotions, the highs, the lows, the ups, the downs that come with a journey such as their's. They are so strong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-091h 06Love, The NilsensEp. 24 - 2023 Review of Emotions2023 was the hardest year of our lives. We experienced the highest of highs, but then immediately felt the lowest of lows, too. We decided to review last year in a slightly different way -- reviewing the emotions we felt at certain times throughout the year. It was super insightful for us and we hope you enjoy, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0539 minLove, The NilsensEp. 23 - The KlumkersWe welcome some of our best friends, Jacob and Kenzie Klumker to the show this week! We made it through a rough start where we couldn't stop laughing and ended up having a very meaningful discussion of faith, spirituality, and the journeys that we've been on. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1356 minLove, The NilsensEp. 22 - Happy Birthday, Thomas!Happy birthday to Thomas! Join us as we reflect on this year, look forward to the year to come, and sing some birthday tunes (or at least do our best). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-0534 min
Jess For Moms PodcastWhat if your partner is struggling with mental health during the postpartum stage? (With Alyssa Nilsen)This is SUCH an important topic. Did you know that 1 in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression?! It is not just the mom that is at risk for postpartum mood disorders. Knowing this is the case can help you and your spouse or partner be better prepared for how to recognize depression or anxiety, and know how to get help. That is why I invited Alyssa Nilsen on the podcast. She and her husband have personal experience with this and are such an amazing team. Listen as she shared their experience with their first two kids and their personal s...2023-12-011h 06Love, The NilsensEp. 21 - Roadtripping with KidsWe took our first roadtrip as a family of 5! Listen along to hear about some of the things we do to make the drive manageable and as smooth as it can go with a newborn and a potty-training three-year-old. We also talk about some of the fun things we did in southern Utah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-3127 minLove, The NilsensEp. 20 - Our Mental Health Through Tragedy, Trauma, & Everyday LifeOur 20th episode! We've talked about our mental health before, but haven't specifically addressed it as we've gone through the last 6 months of trauma. This week, we dive in and give an update with where we're at, things we're doing to stay healthy, and tips for prioritizing mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1149 minLove, The NilsensEp. 19 - From the Perspective of NewlywedsWe welcome newlywed guests Taylor and Braden to share their perspective on relationships and what their hopes and dreams are for their marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0354 minLove, The NilsensEp. 18 - So You Just Found Out You're Having a Baby with ClubfootThis week we discuss our experiences with our sweet boy and his clubfoot diagnosis. When we first found out, we were so scared and weren't very familiar with what our journey would be. We hope by sharing, we can shed light on a relatively common congenital condition, and give hope to any parents of newly diagnosed babies. You've got this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2647 minLove, The NilsensEp. 17 - Tragic GiftsAlyssa opens up a little more about her hysterectomy. We discuss our newfound perspective of life -- how trials can help you find unique gifts to keep you simply in the present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-1931 minLove, The NilsensEp. 16 - Mrs. Nilsen the Homeschool TeacherWe share our thoughts on why we decided to homeschool our kindergartner and how we're currently doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-0627 minLove, The NilsensEp. 15 - Mental Health With Our KidsWe've talked a lot about everything we've gone through these last few months, but what impact has it had on our kids? Listen in to find out how we've helped them process their emotions and stay resilient mentally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2945 minLove, The NilsensEp. 14 - Words Can't Even ExpressWe take a deep dive in to all of the service that was given to us. We can't even begin to scratch the surface of thanking everyone for what you did for us. Angels truly are here on Earth! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-2240 minLove, The NilsensEp. 13 - The ICU WeekWe dive into the hardest week of our lives -- the week Alyssa spent in the ICU as she began the recovery process from her deadly infection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1645 minLove, The NilsensEp. 12 - Miracles on the Days We Almost Lost HerWe take an emotional look back at the hardest days of our lives when we almost lost Alyssa to a postpartum infection that led to septic shock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-071h 11Love, The NilsensEp. 11 - Our Baby GirlWe're back! Oh what a journey. We share the birth story of our sweet little girl and how her arrival helped anchor us for what came in the coming months - the biggest trial of our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1832 min
Love, The NilsensEp. 10 - Oh the JoysToday we talk all about our current circumstances surrounding parenthood. The good, the bad, the ugly. The highs and the lows. Come listen to us discuss this roller coaster that we're on -- a roller coaster that's going to have another passenger in the next month or so! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-0935 min
Love, The NilsensEp. 9 - Foggy Arizona (The Panic Attack)***PART TWO IN THE TWO PART SERIES*** We wrap up our conversation surrounding Thomas's history of mental health that culminated in a really scary panic attack. We also briefly discuss Alyssa's diagnosis with Hashimoto's disease and the main takeaways we learned from one of the hardest years of our lives and marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-061h 03
Love, The NilsensEp. 8 - It Always Comes Back***PART ONE IN A TWO PART SERIES***This week, we take a deep dive into Thomas's experience with mental health in his own life. Thomas is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), but didn't receive that diagnosis until he was 25 years old. OCD comes in many different forms, so we talk about what it looks like for him and dispel various rumors/stereotypes that surround OCD. Alyssa has been by his side all the way through, so she shares her perspective of what it's like living with and being married to someone who suffers from OCD.2023-01-2347 min
Love, The NilsensEp. 7 - Pregnancy Pukes & Suicide NotesJust as a heads up, this episode contains dialogue regarding suicide, substance abuse and addiction. After a five month hiatus, we make our grand return to the podcasting world! This episode, we share how we've done our best to be resilient and mindful despite major challenges that we've faced. Listen along as we share the roller coaster of emotions that has been the last 5 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1245 minLove, The NilsensEp. 6 - Where We Are NowAfter giving you our story starting at 8 years old and having our first guests on the show, we feel it's time to give you a glimpse into where we are now with our lives. We share a bit about our current hobbies (both as a family/couple and as individuals), what we're doing for work, and what we're doing with our church. Join us as we share the "here and now" of the Nilsens and where we'll be going from here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-1231 minLove, The NilsensEp. 5 - He Was Always ThereYou've heard about them multiple times in previous episodes, but now they join us live for an episode! Join us this week as Brad and Briar Jacobsen make guest appearances and share their story -- one that panned out a little differently than our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0648 minLove, The NilsensEp. 4 - Twelve DaysThe moment you've all been waiting for! Thomas gets home from his mission and doesn't waste ANY time in taking the next steps with Alyssa. We'll cover our long-distance engagement, our big day, and how we got to where we are now. We're excited for this story wrap up and for the next steps that we'll take with future episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-3143 minLove, The NilsensEp. 3 - Continents ApartThe time we'd been anticipating for so many years has now arrived. Thomas departs on his mission and Alyssa puts her nose to the grindstone and gets to work in her own life. We'll talk all about how we kept in touch through letters and emails (just like when we first met each other!) and the growing experiences we went through as we lived parallel lives for these two years. We talk mental health and how Thomas had his first therapy visit on his mission. Buckle up and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2022-07-2248 minLove, The NilsensEp. 2 - The Breakup Not BreakupThis week, we talk all things senior year of high school and first semester of college. Alyssa and her family moved up to Utah right before our senior year, but before she moved, did we break up? One of us says yes, the other says no. What do you say? Take a listen and let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1531 minLove, The NilsensEp. 1 - I'm Gonna Marry That GirlOn this inaugural episode, we share our story! A story that began in 3rd grade and continues on now to this day. We discuss our first memories of each other, our "secret" passing of notes throughout middle school, first time holding hands, our first kiss, and our relationship in high school. This episode is chalk full of your cheesy "young love" and the awkwardness that oftentimes comes with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0837 min