What's up EVERYONE! Thank you for joining us again for another brand new episode of "Deep Thoughts W/The Dixons!" Today's topic was a suggestion by one of our listeners! "How To Get Rid of the Winter Blues" Sage & Earthing Warming Activities Meditations with incense sticks or essential oils Food Combining & Only Eating in Season Ask yourself this; "How do I want to be known in this world? How do I want to show up for the people around me I love so much!" Listen to the full episode to get...
Feb 18, 2020•31 min•Ep. 40
Welcome everyone! If you're back joining us, thank you so much for your loyalty to our show and if your new then thank you for giving our a podcast a chance! Today's topic was a suggestion from a "Deep Thoughts w/the Dixons" listener! Oddly enough, the night before this was recorded Nina had a terrible experience with overthinking only to wake up the next day and realize the podcast she has to record on is about OVERTHINKING and being over analytical. There are two types: Over analytical, over t...
Feb 11, 2020•33 min
Last week we discussed jealousy amongst our peers. This week its all about romantic relationships and marriages! In this episode we discuss: 1) Where did jealousy in love begin? 2) How did we learn otherwise and overcome the childish jealousy? 3) Is jealousy a sign of love or insecurity? 4) How to stop being a jealous partner 5) How to handle a jealous partner Books: "Daring to Trust" by David Richo "Courage to Cure Codependency" by Leah Clarke Quotes: "Jealousy only eats up your beauty. Have mo...
Feb 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 38
There are better morning routines than Googling people you envy and hating yourself as a result. Jealousy is something we have all experienced at one point or another in our lives. But, if it's not healed it can consume you and eventually destroy you. Fun Facts: 80% of people check their phones in the AM. (within 15 minutes of waking up) 63% of them check social media at this time There are better ways to start your morning than bombarding your mind with what other people are doing. Subconscious...
Jan 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 37
In this episode you will learn how to avoid burnouts in any area of your life; career, health, relationships, social life etc. Questions to Ask Yourself: Are you loosing your passion for life? Do you spend more time laying around instead of enjoying moments/life? Are you unmotivated? Perhaps uninterested in everything around you? Do you spend more time thinking about doing things as opposed to actually doing them? We've all experienced burnouts before and sometimes we are so deep into it, we don...
Jan 21, 2020•39 min•Ep. 36
This episode is all about being/feeling OFFENDED. Are you easily offended? Do you always take what others do/say personally? Are you always trying to defend yourself to others? Being offended is by far one of the most negative emotional states one can find themselves in. When someone feels offended, they are basically giving their personal power away to someone else or something. How can this be healthy? How is this any way to live? Being offended is a CHOICE. Allowing another person to hurt you...
Jan 14, 2020•47 min•Ep. 35
Welcome back everyone! TOPIC: Throw Away Your Past/Your Old Story. You may be confusing your past story with your current and future one. Too much attachment to our old story leads to victimhood, an unfulfilling life, and repeat scenarios. All of which is self inflicted and can be changed starting today! In this episode you will learn: How to get rid of your old, past/bad story How to stop replaying it. You may not even know you replay it. How to create a new healthy story for yourself ! Some ex...
Jan 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 34
One week into this brand New Year and we are feeling inspired, motivated and grateful by all of the amazing support we have received from all of our listeners from all over the world! We dropped a new podcast cover, we have added show notes to EVERY single episode, each packed with VALUE all for you guys! There is so much more coming in 2020 and we are over the moon excited to share it all with you guys!! TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: "HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SELF-WORTH?' This is major. This question req...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 9 min
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today's podcast is jam packed with VALUE. Both Nina and Brian, this previous weekend with a lot of thought and dedication, "reverse engineered their life and goals." What is Reverse Engineering? This means you will look at the end result, such as your goals and then figure out how you will get there. What you will do is work from that end result backwards until you make it to where you are currently at. Highly realized people learn to think and feel from the end. That is, they ex...
Dec 31, 2019•48 min•Ep. 32
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Today's episode is packed with "thinking outside the box." Multi-faceted people aren't celebrated as they should be in our society. Nina & Brian dig into why they should be and how anyone can work on themselves and their craft in multiple industry verticals and STILL be successful. A one track mind isn't a once size fits all approach. It works for some but for many it does not. Enjoy!
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 31
On this week's episode Nina & Brian continue the theme from last week; be better in 2020. Something we can all use a little bit of help with is forgiveness. A lot of us carry emotions of hate, fear, hurt, resentment etc. for people or events in our lives. Learn how to officially let go of all of this baggage, once and for all, and ring in the New Year with a fresh start! Connect with Nina on Instagram: @ninapaldixon Connect with Brian on Instagram: @briandixon06...
Dec 17, 2019•32 min•Ep. 30
Welcome to another brand new episode of this podcast! Today, in honor of this last month of the year, Nina & Brian reflect back on this year. They share the tough moments but also share the positive lessons they have learned and hope to apply in all of 2020. By taking you on their reflective journey they will show you how you too may have had a very successful year in 2019, all it takes a little peek in your rearview mirror to acknowledge just how far you have come. Many of the times success...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
Get ready for a taboo topic today with your hosts Nina & Brian. Most people fear discussing religion & spirituality but today they not only discuss what makes these two different but also the many a-likes religion & spirituality share.
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OF OUR LISTENERS IN THE U.S.! Today's episode is brought to you by a "Deep Thoughts w/the Dixons" podcast listener! Her suggestion sent the hosts, Nina & Brian into a deep discussion about heightened negativity around the holidays. Why does this happen? What can you do to avoid it? In addition to this, they get you thinking about the difference between negative people and those who call themselves realists. Is there a difference? Listen to find out! Enjoy!
Nov 26, 2019•43 min•Ep. 27
This is Brian's dream episode and he was way too excited to record this one. For those of you who know him, he's been obsessed with conspiracy theories and today he comes in hot with all of his viewpoints on major controversial "theories." Nina chimes in with passion when things get a bit political. Don't forget to leave a rating & review on iTunes. Hope you enjoy the show! Thank you for listening.
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 26
While out to dinner this past weekend Nina & Brian started discussing what the future would be like for the next few generations..... they later came home and decided to record their thoughts on this topic. In this mentally stimulating episode you will hear your hosts discuss what they THINK MIGHT be the future of our people in areas such as education, nutrition, fitness, & careers. Hope you enjoy!
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 25
They are back again this week with a new topic! This particular topic was suggested by a "Deep Thoughts w/the Dixons" listener. A huge thank you to her for taking the time out to reach out to Nina and share her ideas/thoughts about negativity in the workplace. Enjoy! Books: 1. The 5 languages Of Appreciation In The Workplace by Gary Champan 2. Rising Above a Toxic Workplace by Gary Chapman Quote: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader...
Nov 06, 2019•50 min•Ep. 24
Ever wonder why we worry? Where does worry come from? Anxiety? A neurological disorder? Is it Pessimism? Nina & Brian share some of their research on this topic and explain the human psyche behind worry, why we should stop and how to get rid of it for good. Does anything good ever come from worrying? Think about this for a second. Why worry? For what? It clouds judgement, it debilitates solutions, causes disdain, depression and mood swings, and then parlays into other areas of your life like...
Oct 29, 2019•59 min•Ep. 23
Sit back and get ready for a majorly real episode today. There are three tactical steps you can take to flip the script and actually "get what you want." Nina & Brian go down a rabbit hole of the human psyche when it comes to being radically honest with yourself, which is major key when it comes to attaining anything in life. Three Major Steps to Finally Get What You Want: Step 1: Be radically honest with yourself by answering 6 specific questions Step 2 : Design your life. Be methodical. St...
Oct 22, 2019•58 min•Ep. 22
It was supposed to be a serious topic today, but by the time Nina & Brian sat down to record this episode they decided to go off script and just be their free spirited goofy selves and share their story. You get to hear them spill it on how they met, how they fell in love, how the broke up, how they reconnected (several annoying times) and eventually got married. Hope you enjoy the wild ride! They'll be back on their regular scheduled programming next week, packed with inspiration, motivatio...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
This week Nina & Brian discuss their Chris Brown adventures, taking days off from work & how each one of them doesn't yell anymore. There are a lot of benefits to learning to communicate effectively. Yelling is the lowest form of communication and a habit we must all consciously work on to eradicate. Nina shares the benefits of not yelling and also shares some tips on how you, too, can learn to stop yelling and take a much calmer approach to life. Here are 5 powerful things I have learne...
Oct 08, 2019•46 min•Ep. 20
Welcome back guys! Today Nina & Brian dive deep into overcoming the victimhood mentality along with tactical steps to help you release the past, focus on the present and create the future. They also share some personal stories around their recent trip to Dallas, Texas. Be on the lookout for Brian's new workout that he has finally gave into with the help of Nina. It's a game changer! We discussed childhood trauma in depth last week and touched on some of the negative long lasting effects it c...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to another brand new episode Deep Thoughts listeners! So glad to have you back & for those of you new to our show welcome! The lifestyle tip this week is MAJOR and based on some real life observations both Nina & Brian have made. This week's main topic was suggested by a dear friend & listener of the podcast. It definitely took Nina down a rabbit hole of emotions while researching and also taught both Brian & Nina a lot. Although it is a very serious and semi dark topic, ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19
Food. We need to be more conscientious of what choices we are making when it comes to our food. Listen to the full episode for some tips and real knowledge about our current food industry. Books: Ayurveda – The Science of Self Healing by Dr Vasant Lad Perfect Health by Deepak Chopra Balance Your Hormones Balance Your Life by Dr. Claudia Welch Eat, Taste, Heal: An Ayurvedic Guidebook and Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema Quote: "Take Care Of Your Body, Its The Only Place You Have To Liv...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
Happy Tuesday people! We are back as promised with yet another brand new episode of "Deep Thoughts w/the Dixons!" This week Nina shares a lifestyle tip she just stumbled upon.... Quiet Time. Sounds simple right? Many of us are so used to always be talking, listening to the TV, listening to podcasts, reading something, consuming some time of content at all times. Even when meditating we use youtube videos and headphones! Well quiet time is the exact OPPOSITE. It helps lower your cortisol levels, ...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Many of us never question our beliefs. We are on autopilot and this is by far one of the most limiting habits we have. Sit back and listen how you can reprogram your mind, break your mental barriers and rewire your beliefs to create the life you really wish to live. Question: When faced with an unpleasant situation/confrontation do you tend to observe or absorb? We’ve touched on this topic several times but never really went deep into it, about our belief system, where it stems from? What differ...
Sep 03, 2019•50 min•Ep. 16
Welcome Back! Today's Topic? How stay motivated even on your toughest days. See below on how I stay motivated. “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝?” 𝟏. 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐰/ 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. Be strong yet lenient in your approach. Don’t allow one unmotivated day throw you off your game. Focus all of your energy on kicking a** the next day. 𝟐. 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐔𝐩. Life is too short to not enjoy the present...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
Welcome Back! Did you know only 3% of American write their goals down and less than 1% actually read them everyday? If you want to smash your goals, and achieve everything you have set your heart on then sit back and listen up. In today's episode Nina & Brian share the one major key to success....and that is writing your goals down and reading them EVERY SINGLE DAY. Yes, it's that simple. Later, Brian digs real deep as he shares some personal stories from his past and how he has come to lear...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 14
Welcome Back! This week Nina shares her morning secret which keeps her energized, focused, motivated and up early out of bed without the crash. Hint: it's NOT coffee! Brian asks Nina to share 3 major life lessons she'd had to learn the hard way over the last several years. Three Major Lessons From Nina: 1) Perfection isn't real 2) Be more like water. Adapt and bend with life . Lean in and stop resisting to life's journey 3) Take Action! Taking action brings forth clarity. So, go ahead take MASSI...
Aug 13, 2019•56 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Nina & Brian share their lifestyle tips on diet. Specifically adding more raw fruits & vegetables to your meals and why this is so crucial to maintaining great health. The main topic is all about confidence! What it is, how to work on it and how we deal with it on days we don't feel so confident. Remember you can connect with Nina on her instagram page at @ninapaldixon. You can connect with Brian on his instagram page at @briandixon06. Enjoy! Today is all about confidence...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 12
