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.

In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss their experiences with social awkwardness and self-consciousness. They explore how these feelings manifest in different social settings and how they can practice empathy and self-acceptance.

In 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.

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.

In this episode Jarrod & Nikki talk about the expectations we place on birthdays, imposed by social media and ourselves and how Nikki’s 36th birthday really went. Together they discuss the importance of communication with our partners when we are feeling stuck or needing help as vulnerability & curiosity are key ingredients in relationships. They also discuss how mishaps in communication cause most of our fights and frustrations. Additionally Nikki & Jarrod 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.

In this episode Jarrod and Nikki talk about the difficulty of changing your mindset and how placing blame on our circumstances impacts the stories we tell ourselves. They 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.

In our first episode Jarrod and Nikki share a little bit about ourselves & how the over dinner podcast came to be.