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As we age our muscle mass and cognition declines. There is a supplement to help with this and it's called creatine. There are many benefits of creatine-helps with muscle recovery-enhances focus-energy production-protects against brain neurodegenerative diseases-and so much more!In this episode, I share what creatine is, how to use it, who it's good for, when to take it, how much. This supplement is the most studied with more than 66,000 studies. Below are the references I used to create this episode. 1. https://physicalculturestudy.com/2015/02/26/creatine-a-short-history/2. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/creatine-supplements-can-help-build-muscle-mass3. https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/what-is-creatine-potential-benefits-and-risks-of-this-popular-supplement4. https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2023/07/are-creatine-and-liquid-iv-save-for-teen-athletes5.https://open.spotify.com/episode/72celMDl8clW0W2dBYi7P5?si=84e559359b5f4fc2When looking for creatine, look for a monohydrate. Here are some brands ThorneNaked Creatine Optimum NutritionNutricost PerformanceSmart Creatine by Dr. AmenIf you have any questions, DM me on instagram @nikki.housemanYou can also send me an email nikkilhouseman@gmail.comLumebox Red light therapy 40 % off using code NIKKIHCured Nutrition discount code NIKKIHI am offering 1:1 coaching for single women! Schedule a free consult with me here!

When I was single I didn't think about certain things that would happen while being married. I didn't really know what to expect. Yes, I've had people tell me what their marriage was like, but I didn't think about what it would be like for me.  So I want to tell those of you who are single some aspects I didn't think about of what marriage would be like. Giving you a heads up, something to prepare for, and to look forward to. I also share what to look for in a spouse and how important this decision actually is! DO NOT SETTLE! If you are a single gal and located in or near San Diego, you are invited to a Christmas party I am hosting. DM me on instagram @nikki.houseman or send me an email nikkilhouseman@gmail.com to get the location. Join my newsletter here! Need help with sleep? Try Night Caps at Cured. Use code NIKKIH at checkout for 15% off. Red light therapy- Lumebox. Use code NIKKIH at checkout for a HUGE discount! Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman

One thing I've come to realize and love about my relationship with my husband (there are many) is that we are on the same page politically, morally, and religiously. These are important things to note when you are dating someone and talking about marriage. No, you don't have to agree on everything, but in my opinion the big stuff you should.  If you are single, dating, talking about getting married, I would ask these 3 questions What are their religious beliefs? What are their morals? What are their political views? These are hard topics to discuss, I get it, but they are vitally important in a relationship. Think about it, you want to spend the rest of your life with this person. This is the person you will be making all your decisions with. This is the person you will be raising your children with. This is the person you are sharing your finances with. This is the person you will live with. This is an important decision. I cannot stress this enough!! I want to help you become confident in your own skin. I want to help you see your worth. I want to help you become content in the season you are in while also preparing for a relationship. If this sounds like you, click here to learn more! And if you sign up now, I'm offering 50% off 6 coaching sessions!!! Interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit, my book is for you! Available on Amazon and Audible. Click here!

Do you struggle with the thought of feeling "left behind"? As if you are getting "too old"? Or thinking you may never be married? In this episode, I walk through what I did personally to work through the questions and doubts while I was single. I struggled thinking I would never be married as I watched my friends get married and start families. I'm here to offer hope and encouragement and practical tips! My book- if you want to learn to hear God's voice How to Boost Self Confidence - a free document for you! Join my newsletter! - get resources, encouragement, updates about upcoming events, and more!

Is physical attraction important in a relationship? At one point I thought yes. In this episode, I unpack what is the most important aspect of a relationship and the truth behind attraction. Something to think about, our appearance changes overtime. For listening to this episode, I want to give you a free gift! Click here to get your guide to Boost Self Confidence. I share particle tips you can start implementing today. Work with me! I offer 1:1 coaching for single gals. Let's hop on a call to see if we would be a good fit working together. Click here to learn more about coaching with me. Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman Share this episode with a friend!

Do you know what you are looking for in a partner? Do you know the characteristics and traits they would have? If you answered no to these questions, it may be time to sit down and write out a list of what you are looking for in a future partner. I'm not talking about physical traits. I'm talking about if they love Jesus, are loyal, outgoing, fun to be around, have a sense of humor, have integrity. Someone suggested I write out a list of what I was looking for in a future husband. I searched my heart for what I truly wanted in a partner and invited God into the process. My list is about 6 pages of characteristics and at the end I wrote out a prayer. This may be something you need to do to become clear as to who you are looking for. This made dating less overwhelming for me and I was able to sift through guys I didn't want to date because of this list. This list is not meant for you to be closed minded, but it will help you be firm in your non-negotiables and not settle. I want to hear from you! If you decide to make a list tell me! You can DM me on instagram @nikki.houseman or send me an email nikkilhouseman@gmail.com Make sure to sign up for my newsletter to become VIP and get all the updates and encouragement!

There was a point in time when I was set on meeting my future husband “organically.” I had this dream that I would meet him through friends, mutual friends, or doing something I love. I didn't want my story to be "we met online." With diving into my relationship with Jesus, working on myself, and truly wanting to be with a quality guy, I started to change my mindset around online dating. My mantra became it doesn't matter how I meet my husband, it's who he is. With this shift I was able to go into online dating with a new perspective and trust that God can use any situation for me to meet my husband. Dating online isn't easy, but with the help of my dating coach I was able to put parameters around online dating to make it not so overwhelming and discouraging for me. I have complied those tips into a free guide for you to use yourself. It's called "Do's and Don'ts of Online Dating." If you would like this free guide, click here! Make sure to follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman And to get all the news and updates before anyone else and new content, join my newsletter! Click here! Visit my website for podcasts, blogs, and info about 1:1 coaching. nikkihouseman.com

Maybe you think the reason you are not dating the people you want or aren't dating at all is because of who you are. Maybe you feel you need to change aspects of who you are in order for people to want to date you. I'm here to tell you this is not true! If you feel this way, maybe it's because you are lacking self confidence. In this episode I share pratical tips for you to boost your self confidence and start attracting the people you want/should date! I have created a document for you to read through with all these tips. Click here to get that free guide. One thing I share about is creating healthy habits for yourself. In order to be in a healthy relationship, you must come from a healthy place yourself. I have a highlight on my instagram with videos I've created with healthy habits you too can start implementing. Click here to view those. Here is a link to the dry brush I use. Sign up for my newsletter here and become the VIPs! You will get first dibs on promo codes, updates, encouragement and more! Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman DM or email me nikkilhouseman@gmail.com if you have questions regarding the tips I share or coaching with me.

You may be wondering, what is dating coaching? I want to share what dating coaching is and what it looks like to have a coach. Stay tuned until the end of the episode where I will share 2 health tips with you! You may be unsure what life coaching is and certainly what it means to have a dating coach. In this episode, I hope to answer some of those questions and give you a glimpse as to what it may look like to have a dating coach / working with someone like me.  I share health tips with you at the end and here are the links... themedicin.com/products to get AHHC + Mushy Love use the code NIKKI for 10% off. The is the salt I suggest for the lemon salt water combo, Celtic salt Follow along on this coaching journey with me on instagram @nikki.houseman Join my email list to get updates, encouragement, and discounts.

What is the hardest part about being single?  This is a question I've been reflecting on recently. It has brought up some hard moments for me and I share these with you. This is a vulnerable question and I give you an honest answer. I had moments of crying myself to sleep because I was so sad and disappointed.  I decided I needed Jesus in those moments. I also chose to dwell on what I did have not what I didn't have. I share what those are with you. If you haven't already, listen to the episode about preparing to be a wife while being single. I give practical tips in how to prepare while also enjoying the season you are in. Click here to listen to that episode.  There is still time to join the Accelerated Dating Program. This is one month group coaching for single women. The things I share in this episode, we will work on inside this program, and you will get results! You will come out the other side better than when you started. Click here to learn more and to sign up. We will begin the 2nd week of April. There are still spots left, but sign up now! Follow me on instagram and send me a DM with your answer to this question. I would love to hear from you @nikki.houseman

Green flags, much like a green light, are the go ahead. They are good signs things are going in the correct direction in your relationship. Green flags are what you want in a partner and things to look for when you are dating. 1. Self Confidence 2. Respectful 3. Integrity 4. Relationship with God 5. Own hobbies 6. Solid group of friends 7. Driven and Hardworking 8. Asks good questions 9. Healthy Boundaries 10. Emotionally Mature 11. Intentional and Takes Initiative 12. Knows how to have fun 13. Good listener and communicator 14. Nonjudgmental 15. Takes responsibility for own needs If you are a single woman and want to join a group of like-minded women to learn how love and respect yourself, to have self confidence, to learn how to be content in the season you are in, the Accelerated Dating Program is for you. This is an exclusive offer- from now until March 10th you will receive $40 off! Click here to learn more. If you have questions, DM me on instagram @nikki.houseman or sign up for a free 20 minute consultation here! 10% off this game changer of a supplement- AHCC- by using the code NIKKI at checkout. Go to themedicin.com/products and get a discount on any of their products. Did you miss the episode, "15 Red Flags in a Relationship," click here to listen to that episode. Free document with all 15 red flags and explanations. Subscribe to this podcast to be up to date when new episodes are released.

Today we are going to discuss red flags, what they are and how to determine if there is a red flag in your relationship. If you are not in a relationship, these are good to keep in mind when you do enter into a relationship or start dating. Red Flags are a warning sign. They may not be deal breakers, but definitely a discussion would need to be had. There are some red flags that would be deal breakers. Today I am going to share 15 red flags with you. I have created a document with these red flags along with an explanation. Join the waitlist for season 2 of the Accelerated Dating Program. Click here! How to Determine Red Flags in a Relationship Guide. Click here! 10% off AHCC using code NIKKI Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman Questions to ask yourself: Am I making excuses for his behavior? Do I feel uneasy about a behavior of his? Is something inside me trying to tell me I am not in a healthy relationship? Do I feel convicted that something is wrong? Are my friends and family trying to warn me about something in this relationship? Am I looking out for these red flags as I navigate the dating world? What are other red flags I need to be aware of? Write them down. Red Flags: He is not pursuing you you see his potential, but he's not walking in it Lacks follow through Doesn't have a relationship with God Says all the right things, but doesn't act on it. He's all talk. He asks you to do things for him when he doesn't do much for you and makes you feel bad about it. Doesn't treat you with respect and pushes your boundaries Talks about other girls while he is on a date with you or around you He is on his phone most of the time you are together, and isn't engaging with you. Talks about himself the whole time you are on a date and/or always brings the conversation back to himself He is a jealous type He gets angry or raises his voice at you or others Prioritizes himself and his feelings over you. Talks down to you and doesn't elevate and uplift you and who you are He doesn't have a solid group of guy friends

In this episode, I discuss the foundations of marriage according to a book I've been reading. It's call "Happy Wives Club" by Fawn Weaver. If you are a wife and haven't read this book, I encourage you to do so. She visits 12 countries, 6 continents, with 1 mission, to find the secret of marriage. She interviews a number of married couples and they all say the same secret! I dive into what the Bible says the role of a husband and wife are. I mention Ephesians 5:22, 25 saying wives submit to your husbands, and husbands love your wives as Christ loves the church. The world has taken these verses out of context. Women think they don't need a man and can stand in the role of a man. This is a wrong way of thinking. According to scripture, both play important roles in a marriage. If you are single, what I talk about in this episode is important to keep in mind and prepare your heart for what is to come. The way you can prepare is to have an intimate relationship with Jesus. Here is a link the the book "Happy Wives Club," by Fawn Weaver I offer one on one coaching for single women. If this is of interest to you, let's hop on a call to see if working together would be a good fit. Click here to choose a time that works for you. The Accelerated Dating Program is in full swing. We are in week 3 of 4. I had many women interested, so I am going to have a season 2 starting in the spring! This is a group coaching program for single women to learn to love and respect yourself while preparing for a relationship. Click here to sign up for the waitlist so you will be the first to know when the season is available. Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman for videos, updates, advice for dating and relationships, and encouragement for singles. Join my email list to get all the updates. I share healthy habits, free gifts, and encouragement.

You may be thinking, will I ever meet someone worthwhile? Will it ever be my turn? Will dating lead me to meeting someone I want to spend the rest of my life with? The answer is YES! DO NOT SETTLE! I had a coworker tell me I needed to compromise what I was looking for in a partner. I'm so glad I didn't listen to her. You do not need to compromise or settle. I know it can be hard. I had moments I would meet someone and think, I guess I could date this person, yet they didn't have some key traits I was looking for in a partner. Do not settle. Do not lower your criteria just to be with someone. It's not worth it! In this episode I share ways to not settle and to keep your expectations. Dating can be hard and discouraging at times. Don't give up! The right person will show up. It took me 10 years. I have some interesting stories around dating, but now I have the most amazing husband and it was all worth it! I never thought I would get to the point of thinking all the pain and suffering I went through I would be grateful for. But here we are. There were many amazing a good moments as well. During that time I learned a lot about myself, God, and who I wanted in a life partner. Listen all the way to the end because I give practical tips on how to get yourself ready to date. You can start today! The Accelerated Dating Program has started! I'm calling this season 1 because I will be launching season 2 in the spring! Be on the look out. If you are a single woman looking for support and others who are in a similar season as you, you will want to join this amazing group! We meet for one month only- 4 sessions for 1 hour each. Join my email list here to get updates as to when season 2 will begin. Or join the waiting list for the next season here! Share this episode with a friend!

Don't waste away the season you are in looking forward to the next one. Once I came to the realization that I could accomplish many goals I had and work on becoming the best version of myself, the more fulfilled, and purposeful I felt in my singleness. I had a deep desire to be married, so I decided to use the time of singleness to prepare myself to be the best wife I could be one day. I've now been married for 10 months, and my husband and I are happy and have a healthy relationship. In this episode, I share why this is and how you too can start preparing now to have a healthy relationship one day! There are still spots left for the Accelerated Dating Program. If you are single, let's hop on a call together to see if this program would be a good fit for you! If you have a friend who is single, share this link and episode with them! Schedule a call here To learn more about the program, click this link to watch a short 2 minute video! Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman If you want all the updates, encouragement, join my email list!

I chat with my friend Kristy about entrepreneurship, her business, singleness, and meeting our husbands later in life.  In this episode she shares about how and why she started her business. She had a dream at 15 years old of having a skin care line one day, and many years later her dream became a reality. This episode is filled with lots of wise nuggets and encouragement for those of you who are single and how to prepare.  Some things we shared God doesn't give us desires to be cruel Maximize the season you are in. Be happy in each season. It is not the job of the other person (spouse) to make you happy. Prepare yourself to be the best version of yourself you can be.  Continue to stay in faith. There's a balance of staying present and wishing for what is ahead. It's ok to have the down moments, why me? When is it going to happen for me? Trust God's timing. You may be ready, but the other person may not. Singleness is a beautiful time. Use the time to focus on yourself. Self awareness is key. Allow God to be the author of your story. It's different than anyone else's. Visit Kristy's company and purchase Christmas gifts. They have a holiday sale going on! applerosebeauty.com Follow her company on instagram @applerosebeauty If you would like to join my group coaching, click this link to learn more. Feel free to send me a message on instagram @nikki.houseman or shoot me an email nikkilhouseman@gmail.com if you have any questions. We can hop on a call to see if this program would be a good fit for you! Click this link to schedule a call with me.

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Marriage does not complete you. It does not solve your problems. It does not fix things that need fixing. Single friend, I see you. You are enough. You are not forgotten. You are important. You are in a VERY important season you will never get back! Don't take it for granted. Don't wish it away for the next thing. Now is the time to do the things you've been wanting to do. You have no distractions, you don't have another person you need to split your time with. Now is the time to dive deep into your relationship with Jesus. He is waiting for you. Questions to reflect on: What is God teaching me in this season? Am I wishing away the season I am in? Am I focusing on my purpose, goals, dreams? Do I have a plan to accomplish those goals and dreams? The wait list for my Accelerated Dating Program is open for limited time! If you are a single woman and would benefit from group coaching to help you eliminate limiting beliefs, to become more confident in yourself, to prepare for a healthy relationship. This is for you! By joining the wait list, you will get first dibs when the sale goes live for Black Friday! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WAIT LIST Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman for more encouragement for singles.

If you don't know Sylvia, you will want to listen and learn all she is up to! She and I met going on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. We went to Barcelona, Spain with a group of D1 collegiate women basketball players. She was their coach and I went as the Athletic Trainer and one of the leaders. It was an incredible trip and we learned so much about ourselves and God! It's time for a reunion! Sylvia has a wellness collection, co-owner of Monarch Magazine, she played in the WNBA, and she has played basketball in about 16 countries. She is a family woman, married to an amazing man, and a coach to athletes all around the world! Follow Sylvia on Instagram @coachcrawley Make sure to check out her wellness collection @crawleywellness She is the co-owner of Monarch Magazine She has an etsy store with all of her creations https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrawleysCreation It's special to know people like this. People who are going after their passions and living in their sweet spot! As for me, I am passionate about coaching women through singleness and preparing for their life partner! I offer one one one coaching. It's helpful to have someone to help you navigate the dating world. It can be overwhelming and discouraging at times. I've got you! Schedule a call to see if coaching with me would be a good fit! nikkihouseman.com/coaching Follow me on Instagram @nikki.houseman

Addy and I talk about all things in this interview. We share about how we met going on a unique mission trip to Barcelona, Spain. How she is now a business owner of Add to Life, an online platform for fitness coaching, after being a D1 Collegiate Athlete. She asks me about my business and what I have to offer, and we talk about the book that I published. It's neat we can support and promote each other's businesses. This is how it should be! I am so proud of her and all she has accomplished! There are more exciting things coming with her company she will be adding and she shares a little about what that is. If you want to work with either of us or get more information on what we are doing, check the links below! Check out her website addtolife.com Follow her on Instagram @add.tolife Here is my website https://nikkihouseman.com/ My Instagram @nikki.houseman FREE guide "6 Keys to Attract a Life Partner" My book "A God You've Never Met: Who is the Holy Spirit"

Jess and I talk about singleness, dating, and how she helped me through the mastermind to become clearer on my business plan. I thought I was going to work with a different demographic, but through her guidance, I realized I wanted to work with singles to help them thrive and prepare for a relationship. You are in for a treat! I am now offering one on one coaching! Click here to learn more! nikkihouseman.com/coaching If you want to start your own business or nonprofit, Jess is opening up another season of Dreams to Reality. Click here to learn more. Her website with all the info is jessdahl.com

Surround yourself with people who love, support, challenge, and encourage you. Who will have your back. Pick you up when you fall down. Laugh with you, cry with you. Be excited for you! A safe place to be yourself, to be unashamed. I recently got together with my friends from college and it made me realize what a blessing it is to have a solid group of friends to do life with. It is a breath of fresh air when you get to be around those people that you feel so comfortable you don't have to hold anything back. Do you know that feeling? Maybe you know the opposite, when you are around certain people you can't truly express yourself or you can't truly be yourself due to judgment, disagreements that turn into arguments, or a lack of respect and understanding for each other.  No matter what stage of life you are in, it is so important to have quality friends. Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, or married. Let's dive into this topic. I offer one on one coaching. To get more info go to nikkihouseman.com/coaching Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review! Join my email list and get updates FIRST! Get your FREE guide "6 Keys to Attract a Life Partner" Follow me on instagram @nikki.houseman

Boundaries can be a hard topic to discuss in a relationship, but necessary. It's important to establish boundaries before you are in a relationship. Decide for yourself what your boundaries are and that will make it easier to have a conversation with the person you are dating. Let's talk about 1. Sexual Boundaries 2. Physical Boundaries 3. Belief Boundaries 4. Time Boundaries I am now offering ONE ON ONE COACHING!! Learn more on my website nikkihouseman.com/coaching A FREE guide just for YOU! "6 Keys to Attract a Life Partner"

I started praying for my husband over 10 years ago. I had a very prominent experience in 2013 that I chose to take as I sign I would one day be married. However, I didn't know how long it would take. In this episode, I share what that experience was and my journey of discouragement and frustration that was turned into restoration and hope. God is good and He has the perfect timing! I became a relationship and dating coach after all I have been through. I myself had a relationship and dating coach at a point in this journey. I learned a lot, and have come up with my own tips and tricks from personal experience. I have some exciting news!! I am now offering one on one coaching to help you prepare for a relationship, dating, and to thrive during singleness. Email me if you are interested in coaching with me at nikkilhouseman@gmail.com You can also send me a DM on instagram @nikki.houseman Here is my website nikkihouseman.com

Three year ago I wrote a book and I feel convicted to talk about the subject of my book, the Holy Spirit. This is a part of the trinity not many churches talk about or they are unsure of, afraid of. I'm here to tell you miracles, healing, spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues all still happen today! Do you have faith to see it? This is definitely more common in other countries most likely because they are open to it and have faith. Here in America the spiritual realm is seen as strange and off-putting. I want to talk about these things and the fears you may have of what the Holy Spirit can do in and through you. I was once in your shoes. I was unsure and afraid of the power of the Holy Spirit. But I stepped into that fear and God met me in a radical way. I want to have open conversations about this topic. Ask questions. I am not an expert, but there is a reason God told me to write this book. Whether it was to organize my experiences and thoughts on the matter, and dive deep into scripture to now be able to share with you who Holy Spirit is and the things you may be missing in your life as a Christian. In the episode I reference many Bible verses in regards to the Spirit and I will list those for you here to take a look at yourself. Acts 1:7-8 Mark 13:11; Luke 12:12 Psalms 143:10; John 16:13 Romans 8:2 Romans 8:15-17 John 16:8 Romans 15:13 1 Corinthians 12:7 Galatians 5:22-23 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; John 16:3 Speaking in tongues in an orderly way 1 Corinthians 14:2, 27-28 Follow me on Instagram for more conversations on this topic @nikki.houseman

I spoke with 40 students at a FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting a few weeks ago. In this episode, I share with you what I shared with them, because I feel it is relevant to all of us. I asked them, what is identity and where does your identity lie? We can get so caught up in the things of this world and they can become who we believe we are. What happens if that very thing you pride yourself in, whether it's your career, sport, activity, is gone in an instant? Anything can happen. When we put our identity into things of this world, they can be gone instantly. Who is forever constant, never changing, faithful, and full of love for you? We talk about this and more. I share an excerpt related to this topic from my book, “A God You've Never Met.” I have a newly updated website and I'm taking new coaching clients! nikkiromani.com

Do you have a plan for your life, but your plans never seem to work out the way you hope they would? This couldn't be more true for me. I have made plan after plan, and they don't seem to go as I had hoped. I planned to be married by the time I was 26 and have kids before 30. Guess what? I'm 33 and still not married and no kids! What do you do when this happens? In my time of waiting and uncertainty, I've turned to God and focused on my relationship with him. I've come to realize that I need to give up the timeline I have for myself, and give God control. He knows what I need when I need it better than I do. I've written about the start of my intimate relationship with God in my book (it's a life long journey). It's available on Amazon and Audible. nikkiromani.com/book Follow me on instagram @nikkiromani

This is a raw episode addressing the pain, suffering, and loss people are experiencing right now. Maybe you are feeling burnt out, defeated by the world around you. Where are you finding your hope? What are you doing to get yourself through it? Do you have a trusted friend to talk to? Do you spend quiet time journaling and sitting at the feet of Jesus? This episode offers hope and a place for you to come and find support. As a life coach, I help people through making difficult decisions. I give people permission to say no to the things they feel uncertain about. If you would like to chat with me, send me an email at hello@nikkiromani.com or visit the contact page on my website. http://nikkiromani.com/contact/

Many people confuse athletic trainers with personal trainers. I know they sound similar, but they have many differences. I'm here to clear that up for you! If you've been curious about the sports medicine world, this episode will give you a better understanding of what we do as athletic trainers. I share stories about working with athletes and how I got into the world of AT. I also give a life update and it involves athletic training. Here is the link to the episode about my crazy injury story. Link to the stretching and mobility videos I've created for everyone to do! nikkiromani.com

Why is it important to read the labels of the foods, beverages, and even the products we use on our bodies and around the house? Because the front of a product can be deceiving and we don't know what's actually in the product until we read the ingredients. We live in a toxic world and we need to be aware and mindful of the things we are putting in our bodies. This will help us to live a happy, healthier life! I give tips on what to look for and make it simple when something like this can seem overwhelming. I share some accounts that I've found helpful for me on this journey. Here they are for your guidance in this space as well! Brea Carmichael- Health Coach @b_sea615 Holistic and Integrative Nutrition Coach @healthillie Creator of Immune Intel AHCC @mimi_themedicin and her podcast is The Medicin Ashley Sweeney- Registered Dietitian @ashleysweeneyrd Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and write a REVIEW!! : ) nikkiromani.com/trueidentitypodcast

I started working out barefoot while doing my at home workouts. It not only was different and added a twist to my workouts, but I realized the many benefits that come with it. In this episode I share 3 benefits with you and if you listen to the end you will get a BONUS benefit. Give it a try and when you do, let me know how it goes! You can DM me at instagram.com/nikkiromani or send me an email hello@nikkiromani.com I have a videos series of foam rolling and stretching techniques for you here https://nikkiromani.teachable.com/ I've been posting vidoes of my workouts barefoot. You can find them on instagram or tiktok.

A Life coach is like a guide. Someone to help clarify your goals, identify what may be holding you back from those goals, and create strategies to overcome obstacles along the way. I discuss how to know WHEN and IF you need a coach. I share my personal experience of how I decided to get into life coaching and who I wanted to help after being in an accident and having the life I knew at the time stripped from me.  Here is a link of the detailed story of my accident with pictures http://nikkiromani.com/2018/12/mystory/ If you feel after listening to this, you need a life coach, or want to talk further about what a life coach is, reach out to me hello@nikkiromani.com  Follow me on instagram.com/nikkiromani

Are you in a current situation that makes you unhappy whether it's a job, a living situation, a relationship? I share with you 4 questions to ask yourself to figure out if it's time to leave or stick it out. I also guide you in how to figure out what's next. What lights you up? What are you passionate about?  Click here to subscribe to my podcast. Have you read my book yet? nikkiromani.com/book book is also available on audible nikkiromani.com/audible

Singleness and dating have been quite the journey for me. My first and last boyfriend was in high school (we were on and off throughout college), and I dated 2 guys from then until now. So yeah, I know what it means to be single.  Two years ago, I got a matchmaker (what's a matchmaker you ask? Find out here.) and have been on and off of dating apps. NOTHING. Honestly, nothing happened. My matchmaker couldn't find me a date and I was getting discouraged and wondering if this would ever happen for me. Then I was reminded of a vision God gave me 7 years ago of my wedding day and I knew this would happen for me one day. But when? This has been a journey and I am happy to tell you, I AIN'T SINGLE NO MORE by the grace of God. He gifted me with the most incredible boyfriend. In the end, this was all worth it.  I share my update in this episode and speak to all the singles out there! I understand. I get it, but trust me, it's worth the wait. 

In the beginning of 2020, I published a book! It's not only available in paperback on Amazon, but also in audio form on Audible.  In this episode, I share chapter two straight from my audiobook recording. If you missed chapter one you can click here to go to that episode. I would encourage you to listen to it first. I hope you enjoy and listen to the book in it's entirety by going to nikkiromani.com/audible.  

Back in March, when my mom and I were on a girls ski trip that turned into a mountain get away because the ski resort was closed due to the beginning of COVID... we decided it would be fun to do an interview. This was around the same time my book was about to be published, so we thought it would be fitting if she interviewed me about my book.  I share the process of writing the book, how I felt God calling me to this assignment. I share background about some of the stories I wrote in the book, and you get to hear my mom's perspective as her daughter wrote a book!  It's live, candid, and fun! I hope you enjoy! My book is now available on Amazon and Audible. 

I'm sharing a sneak peek of the book I wrote. It's available now in paperback form on Amazon. nikkiromani.com/book It will be available in audiobook on Audible, however, it's not available yet. I thought it would be fun to share chapters here with you. Today I am sharing Chapter 1.  I've been receiving encouraging feedback from those who have read it already, which makes all the time, tears, discomfort, and excitement worth it! I hope you will join them.  nikkiromani.com/book  

THIS IS THE WEEK! This Friday, March 20th, my book that I've been working on for almost 3 YEARS, will be available to the world!! I have ALL THE FEELS, honestly, I'm feeling so many emotions. In this episode, I share with you what I'm feeling- like being on a rollercoaster. I also share how I got to where I am today being a PUBLISHED AUTHOR. If there's something you have been talking about doing, DO IT! I dare you.  Go to Amazon to purchase my book A God You've Never Met: Who is the Holy Spirit?  nikkiromani.com/book Share with your friends!

You are some of the first to listen to this! Last weekend, I went to my mom's recording studio to record my audiobook! It's a rendition of my paperback. I wanted to give people an option to be able to listen to my book. As my podcast family, I want to share this with you. In this episode you will get to hear what my audiobook will sound like. Recording an audiobook is no easy task. I'm learning that first hand. It's a process and my mom and I are still in the editing stages. But it will be done and available March 20th in paperback and audio form.  I CANNOT CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT! If you want book updates go to nikkiromani.com/bookupdates to be added to the list. Follow me on instagram to get daily updates on this whole process @nikkiromani and follow my mom to see her professional end of it all @tamiromani. You will get a behind the scenes peak on the audiobook process.  

When I tell people I am writing a book, I'm asked two questions: What is your book called? What is your book about? In this episode, I answer these questions. I share the story behind writing the book in the first place. It was never a goal or dream of mine to write a book. Never saw never. God gave me this opportunity and I refused at first. He was gracious enough to give me second and third chances but after 2 months of refusing, he gave me an ultimatum that I couldn't refuse anymore.   A brief overview of the book: I share my religious background and beliefs growing up I share my radical transformation with the Holy Spirit The person in my life who has influenced me even with her being gone My personal experiences with seeing angels, encountering demons, visions, dreams, hearing God's voice, spiritual gifts What the Bible says about the Holy Spirit I may be biased, but there are a lot of great stories in this book! You must read it. And I had Havilah Cunnington write the foreword. I feel so honored and blessed. If you don't know who she is, you should. She is author of Stronger than the Struggle and founder of Truth to Table. Follow her on instagram @havilahcunnington and her organization @truthtotable.   If you are curious about the process of writing a book, I have an episode all about it. Writing a book Part 1 Writing a Book Part 2

I have a matchmaker. You know, like the movie "Hitch"? Yeah, that's my life. And I have my dad to thank. Thank you Dad! I share how this all came about and how he got involved. You will be entertained I'll tell you that much. I still laugh about it. It's been a year and I've learned many valuable lessons that I want to share with you. There have been many laughs, but also disappointment. Spoiler alert... I haven't been on a single date. Yep, that's right. It's been a year and nothing. This could be discouraging, but I am taking away many lessons.  If you want to learn more about what a matchmaker is and what the process looks like, I interviewed a matchmaker in a previous episode. Click here to listen to that episode. 

On the previous episode, I interviewed my friend Jessica Dahl who is the founder of Your Whole Purpose. She put on the Whole Leader Retreat, which I had the pleasure of attending here in Southern CA. Takeaways: Surrounded by like-minded women wanting to change the world! New friends to collaborate with Beautiful peaceful place Healthy food Yoga Workshops Identity How to find rest and rejuvenate Letting go of the past, focusing on the present, speaking vision into our future Intentional conversations Do a monthly check in with yourself If you are interested in learning more about what Jess does or be on the list for the next retreat, go to yourwholepurpose.com and leave her a message! Make sure to follow Jess on instagram @jessdahl_ Also pick up her book “Lead your whole life: how cultivating wholeness transforms the way we live and lead” available on Amazon and her website http://www.yourwholepurpose.com/books Speaking of books...mine will be available NEXT MONTH! March 2020! To join the book launch team go to nikkiromani.com/booklaunch Make sure to follow me on instagram for updates about the book!

This is an interview with holistic wellness and life coach Jessica Dahl. She shares how she got into this space (she never set out to do so...). She shares all that she is doing now from one on one coaching, wellness coaching, leader retreats, author of a book, and so much more! No wonder she and I are friends.  Jess is leading an upcoming retreat in Southern California in the wine country of Temecula January 2020. What a great way to start the new year! I'll be there and she has a couple more spots! If you are interested in learning more about this retreat click here or visit http://www.yourwholepurpose.com/ and click the "Whole Leader Retreat" tab. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to hear how we met- it's pretty funny and it has to do with Instagram. To purchase Jess' amazing book go to http://www.yourwholepurpose.com/books  Christmas is coming and this book would be the perfect gift! Her book can also be found on Amazon  Visit Jess on instagram  And if you don't already follow me, here's mine! Share this episode with a friend!

Why is it important to have someone speak into your life? Why is it important to have someone to bounce ideas off of? They will push you to be better. They can be a sounding board. They can help you make decisions by talking it through. Hopefully they are wiser than you and can offer their insight on the matter.  What to look for in a mentor? Do you share similar beliefs? Do you like the outcome of their life thus far? Do you like their character? Are they a step or more ahead of you spiritually and mentally? Do you like them? Do you feel comfortable around them? Will they challenge you and encourage you? Are they respectful and loving? Ask them to be your mentor. Mentors can be in person, but they can also be in the form of books, or someone you follow online that you look up to. Look for someone who is where you want to be and follow them, do what they do.  I have mentors online and in person. I really love having a mentor in person that I can chat with face to face. She knows me personally and can speak into each situation and decision I need to make. It's wonderful!  Look at the people you have in your life. Is there someone you look up to? Someone you want to be like? Someone you already have a relationship with? Start there. Do you need a mentor? I'm here for you. Follow me on instagram @nikkiromani Feel free to DM me with any questions

Do you realize the thing you put your identity in, if it’s a worldly thing, can be taken away at any moment? If or rather when it does, who are you? Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person; self-image. who you are, the way you think about yourself, the way you are viewed by the world and the characteristics that define you. Ask yourself these questions: How do I view myself? How am I perceived by the world? What are my characteristics and traits? Who does God say that I am? You are made in his image Genesis 1:27 "So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them."  You are co-heir with Christ Romans 8:17 "Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." You are fearfully and wonderfully made Ps 139:14  "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Take time to sit and think about these questions. Write down your answers. I'm writing a book! Interested in being a part of the book launch? Go to nikkiromani.com/booklaunch  Follow me on instagram @nikkiromani

There's one word I've been hearing over and over. It has been sticking out to me. I've heard it in songs, people have said it, the name of my church is this... AWAKEN Hillsong recently released an album and the song "Awake my Soul" has been playing on repeat in my home. My church is called Awakening International. I watched a documentary movie on Youtube called "Sheep Among Wolves Vol. 2" and they talk about the awakening of the people of Iran starting an underground church and it's rapidly growing. INCREDIBLE! You must watch it! There was something in that movie that caught my attention. An Iranian woman moved to the US with her husband to escape persecution, but after being in the States she begged her husband to move back to Iran. Why? Because she said America is asleep. Satan is singing a silent lullaby.  That statement hit me hard. This is exactly what I've been feeling. Are we all spiritually asleep? God is moving and we are missing him. Kanye West has been awakened. I've even heard him talk about it in an interview. He is a new man by the power of God.  I've written a book that will be out the beginning of next year, and now I know God's perfect timing with all of it. I've been working on this book for 2.5 years and it's all about the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, spiritual warfare, and the power that lives within us. This is what people need. They need to be awakened to the power of God! To be on the email list to get updates about my book go to nikkiromani.com/booklaunch Follow me on instagram to get live updates on the book and much more. 

Last week I talked about burnout. The feeling as though life is passing you by too quickly and you can't keep up! If you feel tried and exhausted, you may be experiencing burnout. Listen to that episode by clicking here.  This week I share with you how resting actually helped me beat some personal records in weight lifting and helped me to feel strong while riding 60 miles on a road bike. I took some time off, slept more, listened to when my body needed to stretch or go for a walk instead, and drank lots of water. I still would lift weights and go to the gym, but not as often or as frequent as I used to. There is such a thing as over exercising and I think I may have experienced that. I was shocked at my results when I took this necessary time to rest.  Listen to this episode to hear what happened. 

Are you tired? Are you feeling run down? Are you feeling as though life is moving so fast you can't keep up?  You may be experiencing something called BURNOUT. If you feel yourself shutting down, unable to get stuff done, or loosing motivation, your body is trying to tell you something. I know how this feels from personal experience.  I share with you 7 ways to overcome burnout whether it's in life or in regards to the sport you play if you are an athlete.  Life throws so much at us, but we need to protect ourselves. Self should be our first priority. Don't forget to write a review and share this episode with a friend who may be experiencing burnout or you are starting to see signs that they are about to.    Follow me on instagram @nikkiromani Full shows notes go to nikkiromani.com   

I recently returned home (less than a week ago!) from an unforgettable experience all because I sent a cold email 2 months ago. I put myself out there and told whoever was at the other end of the email who I was- a life coach and athletic trainer passionate about helping others find their identity in Jesus. Within 24 hours I received a reply asking me if I could get on a phone call as soon as possible. This was the beginning of an answer to my prayer I didn't know I needed.  This wonderful group I ended up going to Barcelona, Spain with is Athletes in Action .  This was a trip I will never forget. I walked away with sisters and I am forever grateful God chose me to be a part of this opportunity.  Listen in to hear what I learned while on this trip and where God is calling me next (ok I haven't quite figured that out yet, but I know it has to do with female college athletes. They are my people!) Follow me on instagram to see photos of the trip and more are on my facebook page 

You are like the 5 people you surround yourself with. Who are you surrounded by? Are they challenging you and pushing you to become the best version of yourself? Do they inspire you to be better? I was talking with a friend of mine about this and she is one that inspires me to be better. I also have been seeking out mentors who challenge me and offer me advice both for my spiritual, physical, and mental growth. What about you? Who is in your life that inspires you? Who is someone that could mentor you? You could be mentored by the podcasts you listen to, the books you read, but it's up to you to take ACTION. 

Are you a part of a team? Whether you are an athlete on a sports team or an employee a part of a work team, working together does create the dream. I've been playing volleyball since I was 12. I was on a volleyball team from ages 12-21. I played volleyball in jr. high through college. After graduating it was hard not having that team dynamic, but then I realized I'm a part of a team in many aspects of my life. I'm on a team at work, when I go on mission trips, and even when I compete with friends in triathlons.  Are you contributing to your team? Are you giving your best so everyone will succeed? Listen up as I share ways to be the best teammate no matter what scenario.   The Comeback: Mindset Shift After Injury nikkiromani.com/thecomeback Follow me on instagram!