Nourishing Bits' Podcast

This is the last episode of the Nourishing Bits Podcast but the beginning of things to come! Listen in for details about the new podcast starting June 2018. Use this link to subscribe to my newsletter so you'll be the first to download the new episodes.

What kind of listener are you? Do you pretend to listen while waiting for your turn to talk? Join me as I explore the motivations behind why we listen and why sometimes, we don't. Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds

Did you know that what you eat can have a significant impact on your moods and your ability to think, reason, and make decisions? Listen in and learn which nutrients are vital for a healthy brain. Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301

Why do parents shame other parents? Is it our competitive nature? In today's episode, psychotherapist Jan Pollitt joins me for another "must hear" conversation about parent shaming. We explore the reasons behind the behavior and why it's a lose/lose situation. Connect with Jan Pollitt, LCSW at http://www.janpollittlcsw.com/ Connect with Nikole * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301

What happens to the private information we put in our apps? Are products like Fitbit required to protect your private health information? Well turns out, not so much. Nikole discusses how some businesses are required to protect our privacy while other companies seem to have free-range to do as they please. Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds

We've all been there. A doctor, nurse, or medical professional has pressured us or dismissed our concerns. What should we do in these situations? In today's discussion, I share a recent negative experience I had during a routine test. I'll also talk about how to take back your power and make sure your voice is heard.   Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds

Can moms have it all? Is life balance realistic? My good friend Stephanie Graney joins me today to share her story on being a working mom and how it's influenced her career dreams. You can check out Stephanie's blog at http://ocrealmom.blogspot.com Or connect with her at https://m.facebook.com/ocrealmom/ Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds

If adversity helps us grow and become stronger, why do we work so hard to avoid it? In today's episode, Nikole discusses how the brain has an automatic adverse reaction to adversity! She shares her story of personal struggle and how changing her mind about adversity helped her to change her life. Connect with Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/ * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds

Join Nikole for Season 2 as she lays out her case for "Getting Social". So much of our unhappiness and anxiety is from a lack of quality, social interactions. Well Nikole is hoping to change that...listen in and learn how. Connect With Me * Subscribe to my monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bJkVbp   * Facebook: https://facebook.com/Nourished-Minds-1661925739723301 * Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Nourishedminds * Website: https://NourishedMinds.com * Guides: https://nourishedminds.com/guides/ * Speaking: https://nourishedminds.com/services/speaker/

Visit NourishedMinds.com. The holidays are a perfect time to practice setting intentions as we transition into the new year. Good intentions are powerful agents of change when they are expressed and acted upon. Join me as I share my personal practice for setting intentions and how you can use them to create your own new reality. RSS Feed: http://nourishingbits.libsyn.com/rss To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter. Check out my FREE & Premium self-help guides at NourishedMinds.com/guides/.

Visit NourishedMinds.com. Has stress and depression become expected side effect of the holidays? Or can we prevent these strong emotions from creeping up on us and stealing our joy? Listen in as I explore some of the common social triggers that set us off during the holidays. I'll also share strategies on how to stop your emotions from having a negative impact on your experiences. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter. Check out my FREE & Premium self-help guides at NourishedMinds.com/guides/.

Visit NourishedMinds.com If you plan to do any holiday shopping online this season then this episode is for you. Listen in and learn about the tricks and strategies that online scammers are using to get your private information. We'll also discuss what you MUST consider before buying a new smart device or appliance. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter. Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com.

Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com. Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ In today's show I answer a listener's question about the challenges of being adopted by parents of a different race. Join me as I talk about the plight of foster kids and how they often struggle to develop a sense of identity and belonging. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ Have you ever thought about making that leap into self-employment but let your fears stop you? Or maybe you're considering a side gig and don't know how to get it started. I invite you to eavesdrop on a conversation with my special guest, associate clinical social worker Kim Strong as we discuss the transition from employee to self-employed. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com. Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ When we don't set healthy boundaries in our relationships, we give away our power to others. We give them control over our feelings, moods, and behavior. We end up feeling angry and resentful because our needs aren't getting met or we feel disrespected. In today's episode, psychotherapist Jan Pollit joins me for a "must hear" conversation about Boundaries that is sure to change the way you think about relationships. Connect with Jan Pollitt, LCSW at http://www.janpollittlcsw.com/ Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com. Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ Bad advice or faulty information does not serve you. It can waste your time and money. Join me as I discuss some of the common mistakes we make when we seek advice and professional guidance. I'll share my strategy on how to "qualify" a professional and how to determine if what they offer is right for you. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com. Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ Click this link to learn more about alkaline water. Alkaline water claims to improve your health but does it live up to it's marketing hype? Today, we become more informed consumers as we review the facts about this new trend in drinking water and decided if it's healthy…or just hype. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Check out our eGuides at NourishedMinds.com. Need Private Coaching or a Guest Speaker? Visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ We are living in a very divisive time! When we are frustrated and scared, we're also quick to get defensive or feel threatened by others. Join me and my special guest psychotherapist Jan Pollitt as we explore why it is that we feel threatened. We also discuss ways to turn a potential argument into an opportunity for growth. Connect with Jan Pollitt, LCSW at http://www.janpollittlcsw.com/ Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter.

Learn more at NourishedMinds.com. Are you stunting your child's emotional resilience? Does your need to protect them limit their ability to cope? I know you may not want to know the answer to these questions but I also know you want to raise mentally strong kids. Listen in as I identify some of the common ways you may be limiting your child's emotional growth. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter. For private coaching, visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ or download my coaching guides at NourishedMinds.com/guides/

Be sure to visit NourishedMinds.com. Do you have a strained, dysfunctional, or non-existent relationship with one or both of your parents? We often carry our pain and past trauma from our childhood into our adult life. It influences our behavior and can also influence how you parent your own children. Learn how the act of forgiveness can help you to release the pain, bring you relief, and help you to heal. Subscribe to this podcast on Stitcher Radio or iTunes. To stay in the know, make sure to Subscribe to my newsletter. For private coaching, visit NourishedMinds.com/coaching/ or download my coaching guides at NourishedMinds.com/guides/