SEASON 2 FINAL EPISODE! 1 year ago (tomorrow) I launched season 2 of What Nik Knows. It was formally known as Leader of the Pax and I solely focused on female entrepreneurship. 45 episodes later (40 live and 5 saved for season 3 launch!) the 2nd season of my podcast expanded more than I could ever have imagined. Beyond downloads, came new clients, new partnerships, and oh SO MUCH LEARNING! When I started BMB I made a real effort in providing resources for pregnant, postpartum, and newish moms be...
Sep 01, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Cait Howard, owner and founder of Cait Rose Co., has been working with powerhouse women to launch and grow their podcasts since 2019. Through a combination of online business experience and technical know-how, she helps female entrepreneurs use podcasting as a strategic asset in their business and grow their authority online. Since startup, Cait and her team have launched multiple chart topping podcasts and produce shows with hundreds of thousands of downloads. In addition to outsourcing her pod...
Aug 25, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Raise your hand if you struggle or have struggled with your body image? Yeah, that’s what I thought. A whole lot of us struggle with this. Women are critiqued on their bodies right from the get-go. Too thin, too big, too soft, too muscular, too sexualized, too puritan… there is no win. Today on the What Nik Know’s podcast I have the amazing @mollykatewellness who is a Body Image mentor. Molly is a Body Image Coach and Mentor who believes that you can learn the skills of radical body acceptance i...
Aug 18, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Personal development is not a Tony Robbins seminar… as much as you’d like to think so. Today on the What Nik Know’s pod I go unscripted + unfiltered about my thoughts on personal development exertion. We spend thousands of dollars and years doing THE WORK when really we need to do less WORK and more listening in. Seminars, coaching, podcasts, books, all these things are tools to empower the journey but they aren’t the answer. Personal development is not a seminar- it’s within you. For more on th...
Aug 04, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 37
What’s your relationship with money like?…have you ever thought about where that mindset comes from? Or here’s another question…are you a business owner that struggles to charge your value even though you know you could be selling high ticket offers? Today on the What Nik Know’s podcast I have Lindsay Bryan-Podvin from @mindmoneybalance. Lindsay is a biracial financial therapist, speaker, and author of the book "The Financial Anxiety Solution." In her therapy practice, Mind Money Balance, she us...
Jul 28, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Mom guilt, imposter syndrome, business ownership, dreams, marriage… these are just some of the topics covered in today’s episode. On the show this week is @ashleyleveringcoaching - I was so excited to bring Ashley on the show because her mindset on life and business is something extremely special…and lucky for you CONTAGIOUS! Ashley shares tips and tricks on getting your head on right so that you can tackle your goals in motherhood, business, and in your life transitions. Here are some of the th...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Are you the kind of entrepreneur that opens your computer and is unsure what to do for work everyday? This tends to happen when the big picture is still being worked out. This can also happen when you go into a client lull. Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I am teaching my 4c Framework that I share with my coaching clients. I love my 4 c framework because it helps move you forward- it gives you tangible steps to take in your business…every single day. Another reason why I l teach my 4C Framew...
Jul 14, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 34
WOOF WOOF! Calling all dog lovers this What Nik Know's Podcast episode is for YOU…especially if you are a parent or plan to be on in the future. Today on the WNK podcast I have Johnna Devereaux from @bowowlabs. Johnna is a clinical pet nutritionist and honestly her knowledge of dogs + humans goes way beyond just food. Together we talked about the incredible bond between humans and dogs along with how powerful it is to involve your children in their training + development. Here are a few other th...
Jul 07, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Today on the What Nik Know’s Pod we are talking ANXIETY!! I am sharing 3 tried and true methods I use within my own life + that I share with my clients. Here are some of the things you’ll hear today: My story with anxiety + panic attacks The definition of anxiety 3 ways to cope with anxiety - working WITH the brain, talking about it, and mindfulness How to figure out what your triggers are Why I love box breathing The link to this episode is in my bio - episode is live on iTunes, Spotify, Google...
Jun 30, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Wanna hear a real biz flop I went through? Today on the What Nik Knows Pod I share a very humbling client interaction that I experienced last year. I GOT DUMPED! It was surprising and something that really threw me for a loop. Something that I had never experienced before and man it rocked me. I asked myself, “am I a bad coach?” I’m sure you can relate to my story as there have been humbling moments in your life too whether they are about your coaching or something else in your life. We all go t...
Jun 24, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome back to the What Nik Knows Podcast! I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and you’re about to listen to my most cherished episode ever! I recorded an episode with my husband, Jarrod! We’ve been talking about this the entire time I’ve had my podcast - that we should record our conversations and While our son snoozed soundly away we recorded an episode together and today is the day you finally get to hear one of them. As you’ll hear today, Jarrod, is a very special person and I’m not just saying ...
Jun 16, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 30
What’s your take on manifestation? Believer or nah? On today’s episode of the What Nik Know’s podcast I’m going to share with you my perspective on manifesting and 8 steps that you can start doing today! I believe manifesting is a mindset…a way of being.. a way of living. It’s your thought process. It’s what and how you envision your life unfolding. And let me tell you this- it’s a choice. If you’re not familiar with this term it’s basically the idea of bringing something tangible into your life...
Jun 09, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 29
I am OBSESSED with today’s podcast episode with Jen and Brandyn from @ParentTeam. We covered so many topics & the biggest theme through it all was about partnerships- both business and personal. Jen & Brandyn lay out key factors that can make or break relationships and how to set yourself up for success! Here are some of the other things we talked about: 1. Parenting from two homes 2. How our past influences our parenting 3. Why conflict begins after we have children 4. The keys to succe...
Jun 02, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Welcome back to the What Nik Knows podcast! YES, we took a 3 week break. With a full client load and CCA still going strong, this solopreneur needed to put more attention on my clients. SO I decided that I needed some space and that’s exactly what we did! So yay, we are back! Today I'm joined by Kensey (@sleep.easy.clinic) who is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst approaching 12 years of clinical experience. After becoming a Mom 8 months ago, Kensey soon realized how challenging newborn sleep c...
May 26, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 27
A few years ago, I studied 75 millennial women who used Instagram for business, pleasure, and everything in between for my doctoral research. Here's what I learned... I learned about their habits, mindset shifts, and mental health struggles all while using this little app. And FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I am sharing all of my findings in my most recent podcast episode!! In part one of, "How Social Media Impacts Millennial Women," you'll hear about: 1. How social media apps like instagram increase u...
May 05, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 26
What’s your relationship with food like? Mine is ever changing. Depends on the day, week, month…depends on how tight my jeans are and if I can find an outfit that looks like I imagine it to look once it’s on. Today on The What Nik Knows Podcast I have registered dietitian Jackie Kirschen @the.mindful.nutritionist on to debunk all the diet culture bullshit and to explain how to build a better relationship with food and your body. Here are some of the things you’ll hear on today’s episode: Nutriti...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Today on the What Nik Knows podcast we will be discussing The Three Sisters: Perfectionism, Procrastination, and Imposter Syndrome. Why do I call them sisters? Because I see them as a family. The three of them share many many many characteristics and once you can determine where your behavior is coming from- meaning the deeper issues at hand -you can start to make progress towards the goals you want to achieve. All three of these sisters block us from leveling up. Today I am going to be sharing ...
Apr 14, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Did you know men can experience postpartum depression too? I had heard about it but hadn’t explored it until the amazing Eli Weinstein broke it all down for me.Toady on the What Nik Knows podcast I have my very first (and definitely not the last) MALE guest! I had the privilege of sharing time and space with the wonderful host of the @thedudetherapist podcast Eli Weinstein! This was such a powerful episode talking all things parenting, mental health, therapy, and relationships! Here’s a snap sho...
Apr 07, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 24
I’m turning 33 tomorrow so I decided to do an episode all about me! I had planned to share just surface level details about how the podcast came to be, fun facts about my evolution as a person, and give some insight on my coaching since many of you voted on the instagram poll you’d like more info…but it ended up being a very raw episode about my life…failures, struggles, and of course cool things that I’m up to. Kinda like a personal interview haha! Here’s some things you’ll learn inside today’s...
Mar 24, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Oh boy talk about getting lucky! Today’s episode is a POT OF GOLD! Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I have the AMAZING @bysamanthadawn. This episode was phenomenal and unbelievably important. This incredible style queen emphasis that style is WITHIN and teaches us how to dress our beautiful postpartum body. Anyone else struggle to find clothes to fit your new bod? Anyone else have $1,000 dollars worth of clothing returns sitting in your house? Anyone else walk into TJ Maxx do a lap around the...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Anyone else see pictures of their baby bassinet filled to the brim with stuffed animals blankets? Anyone else’s parents place them belly down in their crib when they were babies? Anyone else do baby math when counting wake windows?! AH sleep… who knew how big of a conversation it was going to be once you had a kid huh? There are so many different methodologies when it comes to sleep and children’s sleep. Today I have Kelsey Alford who leverages evidence based research when it comes to infant and...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 21
We survived the first year!! Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I am opening up and sharing about Jake’s birth story, how motherhood has changed me, and 12 life lessons that I’ve learned these past 12 months. Some of the things you’ll hear on today’s episode: That ALL birth is natural (no matter how you became a mother) That birth plans should really be an outline Symptoms of preeclampsia My honest experience with a hospital birth And 12 important life lessons that I’ve learned this past year...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Ever wonder if the way you were parented impacts your parenting now? What about if your kid is getting enough socialization during the pandemic? Or what happens to your brain when you read flashy & fear inducing headlines on social media & the news? Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I have child psychologists Drs. Jenna Elgin & Shanna Alvarez the amazing creators behind @helpingfamiliesthrive. Together we debunk myths spread via social media and learn how to set your self up for su...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 19
CALLING ALL BOSS MAMAS! If you have a desire to start a side hustle or a full blown online business today’s What Nik Know’s podcast episode is for YOU. A few weeks ago I shared that more than 2.3 million women have left the workforce and unless it was due to wanting to bounce the number is not ok. So if you are looking to get back out there and share your gift today will lay the groundwork on how to get started in 1) figuring out what you want to do and who you want to serve and 2) how to actual...
Feb 17, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast we have Dr. Lindsay Fader from LEVEL4PT & Wellness! She is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in women's health, postpartum, and pelvic floor rehabilitation in the San Diego area. Dr. Lindsay is highly trained in pelvic floor and postpartum examination, assessment, and treatment, and has successfully treated hundreds of women in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Prior to working in Encinitas, CA with LEVEL4PT & Wellness, she...
Feb 10, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and holy shit it’s launch week over! Today’s episode is all about Confident Coach Accelerator. I’m going to share with you how this all came to be, what the program entails, give you some sneak peaks regarding programs, and then off course ASK YOU TO JOIN!! DUH!! So let’s get goin yo! So on Monday February 1st, I opened the doors to my signature program Confident Coach Accelerator. If you’re new around here I am a coach fo...
Feb 05, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Raise your hand if you are desperately seeking more time? More time for you. More time for work. More time with your kiddos. More time with your partner. More time to be creative. More time to take a bath. MORE TIME!! I just did market research for the upcoming program I will be launching in the spring and the overall consensus was that momprenuers (and moms in general) want more time.They are looking for ways to maximize their energy so they are more present with their families and tactics that...
Jan 27, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Am I allowed to take medications while I’m pregnant or nursing? And if yes, which ones are safe? If I’m taking medication for my mental health before I get pregnant do I have to stop? Did you ask any of these types questions during your pregnancy or postpartum journey? I know I did. I wrote my OB about pretty much everything from TUMS to Tylenol. Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast, Dr. Francie Broghammer, Chief Resident in Psychiatry at UC Irvine Medical Center, walks us through managing our me...
Jan 14, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Hi friends, welcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host dr. Nikki sammet! And happy new year!! Our first ep in 2021 is all about how to train for birth and prepare for postpartum. This is a super important episode because I believe that the more you’re prepared physically, emotionally and mentally into motherhood the better off you will be. Megan is a KEY member of our team - you’ve heard me say this before motherhood is a team sport and so having those around you to support you all...
Jan 06, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 13
AH, New Years resolutions. Raise your hand if you’ve written out goals for the year only to have them fizzle out by February 21st? Come on don’t be shy now…you’re not alone. On average New Year’s goals last an average of 3 weeks. I know in the past I’ve set goals like “Im going to go to the gym every single day” and I can honestly say that might have lasted a week! SO what’s the difference between those that stick with their goals and those that don’t. Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast we are ...
Dec 30, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
