This week my son asked me something that stopped me cold:

“Mom… is this just our time?”

And I realized how rare that actually is.

Not because I am not around. Not because I do not love my kids.

But because I am almost always partially there.

For Lent this year, instead of giving something up, I added something in: protected, undistracted time with each of my kids and my husband.

No phones. No multitasking. No half-listening.

What happened in just a few days completely shifted the atmosphere in our home.

In this episode, I share: • The moment that made me realize I was physically present but mentally absent • What changed when I put my phone away for two hours • Why this small decision improved not just my relationships, but my work focus too

If you feel stretched thin, constantly multitasking, and wondering why everyone still wants “more” from you… this episode is going to hit home.

Sometimes the shift is not about doing less.

It is about being more.

You’re eating clean. Working out. Doing all the “right” things… and still not seeing results.

Sound familiar?

In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, I open up about the frustration so many high-achieving women feel...stubborn belly fat, hormone shifts, low energy, and the pressure to “just try harder.”

But what if you’re not failing?

What if you just need a new strategy?

We’re talking about identity shifts, hormone health, body confidence after kids, and why more effort isn’t always the answer. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing everything right, this episode will help you reframe the narrative and take control in a healthier way.

You are not broken. You are evolving.

If you want the body balancing drops I talk about in this episode. Here is the link: https://tinyurl.com/skinnydropsforyou

In this deeply personal solo episode, Nikki opens up about what it truly means to say “This Is Me.”

After a recent speaking event, Nikki realized something powerful for most of her life, her worth was tied to what she did, not who she was. Being helpful, busy, productive, and needed became the way she earned love and validation… and it took years to recognize how exhausting that can be.

If you are a mom who feels uneasy resting, guilty saying no, or unsure who you are outside of your roles, this episode is for you.

This is a conversation about identity, worth, and giving yourself permission to exist without constantly proving your value.

You’re not alone and you’re not behind. You’re waking up.