Welcome to Over Dinner, a podcast born from the deep, unfiltered conversations we’ve shared at our own dinner table. What started as intimate discussions about personal growth and life’s messiness has evolved into a space where we invite you to join us as we explore the human experience — together.

Who We Are

After nearly a decade of marriage, we’re here to share our honest, unfiltered conversations about life, love, and growth as a team. We see ourselves as curious explorers of the human experience. What began as deep conversations over dinners cooked by Jarrod — where Nikki uncovered new insights about herself and shared them openly — became the foundation of this podcast. We’ve been together since 2011 and married since 2015, sharing nearly a decade of marriage (and 15 years of LIFE!) filled with growth, challenges, and plenty of memorable moments. Originally from sunny Southern California, we now call the Southeast (the Peach State) home. We’re a family of four, raising two children, including a son on the autism spectrum. We love spending time outdoors, enjoying Jarrod’s incredible home-cooked dinners, and making memories with close family and friends.

We realized early on that the real work in a relationship starts with the inner work each person does on their own. Most couples head straight to therapy to fix what’s broken between them — we did too. But through our own journey, we discovered that the key to lasting change lies in addressing the beliefs, experiences, and wounds we each carry.

We’re not here to give you advice as marriage or parenting coaches. Instead, we’re here to share our personal stories, lessons, and the transformative power of doing your own inner work. We believe that our mess is our gift, and we’re opening up our lives to share that gift with you.

Our Format

Here’s what you can expect in every month’s lineup:

• 2 Solo Episodes: We dive into topics we’re passionate about, featuring guest experts to support and educate on practices like IFS therapy, human design, meditation, and spirituality.

• 2 Couple Episodes: We take you behind the scenes of our relationship, debriefing our latest couples therapy sessions and share conversations we are having at the dinner table about all different types of topics. We’ll share the tools, insights, and practices that have helped us grow and navigate life together.

Our conversations are raw, honest, and unfiltered. We explore topics like personal development, relationship dynamics, and the inner work that drives meaningful change. We only discuss what we’ve lived through or are actively experiencing, bringing an authenticity and depth that we hope resonates with you.

What You’ll Find Here

• Deep, Introspective Conversations: We believe in the power of vulnerability, humor, and reflection. Our episodes are designed to leave you feeling seen, heard, and inspired.

• Tools for Personal Growth: We share practices and insights we’ve found helpful, whether it’s diving into IFS therapy, exploring human design, or embracing meditation and spirituality.

• A Safe Space for Real Talk: We’re not afraid to get messy. We discuss the hard stuff — the beliefs, traumas, and patterns that shape our lives and our relationships.

Meet Your Hosts

Nikki: An entrepreneur, coach, and educator with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Nikki brings a deep well of empathy and curiosity to the podcast. Her background in leadership development and her lived experience with ADHD give her a unique lens through which she explores personal growth and healing.

Fun Fact: Nikki grew a famous dog account on Instagram, sparking her journey into entrepreneurship and reminding her that creativity is a big part of who she is.

Jarrod: A leadership development and culture professional, Jarrod is passionate about both physical and mental well-being. His personal development journey began with the teachings of Dr. Joe Dispenza, sparking a deep interest in spirituality and meditation. He’s an advocate for cold showers and mindfulness practices, integrating these into his daily life. As a former athlete, Jarrod brings a unique blend of discipline, creativity, and reflection to the podcast.

Fun Fact: Jarrod was on American Idol and has perfect pitch, he can play music by ear and passed this gift down to their son, Jake.

Join Us Over Dinner

We launched Over Dinner because we wanted to share the kind of deep, authentic conversations that have shaped our own lives. We feel called to lead and teach from our own experiences, and we’re grateful to have you on this journey with us.

Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Amazon Music.

In Three Words: Authentic. Vulnerable. Introspective.

This is just the beginning, and we’re beyond grateful to have you by our side as we build something meaningful together. Pull up a chair, and join us for dinner.