Nikki opens up about her difficulties facing depression and suicidal ideation. This episode is intended to help others that are going through the same challenges or those who want to understand the mindset of those with depression.

In the second bonus episode of the Love Starts at Home Podcast, Nikki and Matthew invite their brother Josh to discuss creatures from lore in different parts of the world.

Nikki and Matthew celebrate Christmas by sharing what makes Christmas special to them and discussing their mother's example of demonstrating love to others.

Victim advocate and domestic abuse survivor Josephine Carlson visits with Nikki and Matthew to discuss the difficulties of escaping and recovering from domestic abuse.

Relationship coach Kristin Sokol joins Nikki and Matthew, and they discuss how learning to control our thoughts can produce better outcomes in dating and relationships. To learn more about Kristin and what she does, visit https://kristinsokol.com/

Siblings Matthew and Nikki take a break from regularly scheduled programming to bring you the definitive ranking for Barbie animated movies.

In celebration of Adoption Month, siblings Nikki and Matthew speak with Nikki's husband, Sean, and his two mothers—his birth mother and his adoptive mother. Anteres and Tammy share their story and discuss how they found peace and love in their otherwise difficult circumstances.

In this introductory episode, Nikki and Matthew introduce the Love Starts at Home Podcast. They discuss their nephew Bridger—the viral boy who saved his sister from a dog—and how they intend to pass along the love they've received from so many of you. To end, they discuss what it means to be a family and share stories from their own family.

The purpose of the Love Starts at Home Podcast is to encourage, uplift, and inspire through the sharing of stories, particularly those related to families.

The Love Starts at Home Podcast is made in conjunction with Love Starts at Home Inc., a not-for-profit we set up to help families in need. You can learn more and make a donation at www.lovestartsathome.org.