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Here We Grow

by Nikki Sjoden

Welcome to Here We Grow! A place where we share real life experiences, practices and nourishments that keep us expanding into our higher selves to live a life that’s fulfilling and abundant. It all starts with an awareness and a desire to awaken the power within because if we're not growing towards the light, we're dying in the darkness and I'm here to tell you that, you were born to LIVE.

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Episodes

  1. E:47 - Holy Shift: do you trust yourself?

    What happens when you wake up anxious, your mind already racing through everything you need to do—and instead of reaching for your phone, you reach for yourself? This episode wasn’t what I planned to record, but maybe that’s the point. We begin with a grounding meditation and move into a...

  2. E:46 - Get out of your own way 👌

    How often do we tell ourselves we’re ready to start, only to find one more reason to wait? In this episode, I share a very real and honest reflection on resistance, procrastination, and the stories we create that keep us from taking action. From technical difficulties and distractions to…

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  3. E45: - Create your own algorithm!

    In this episode, I share how important it is to set your personal algorithm. Through awareness and daily practices, you get to be the creator of your own life. It’s a daily choice and what a privilege it is to have that choice!

  4. E:44 - Costa Rica Part 2 — Floating in Awe & Embracing Support 🫶🏼

    This one is from the heart. I reflect on my time floating through the jungle, feeling divinely supported by the land and the people… and how that support carried me through a recent health scare. It’s about listening to the whispers, saying yes even when it’s hard, and letting awe guide us back…

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  5. E:43 - Costa Rica Part One: Signs and Synchronicities ✨

    After time away, Nikki returns to Here We Grow with a heart full of reflections from the mountains of Costa Rica. In this raw and rooted episode, she explores how discomfort can be a portal to growth, the magic of synchronicity, and the deep healing that comes from grounding in nature. Tune in…

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  6. E:42 - mONEy Reclamation ✨ Dalai Grace

    Enter the portal here! https://www.ecstaticcollective.com/moneyrecYES

  7. E:41 Just Share It – Releasing Perfectionism & Embracing Your Power

    Episode 41: Just Share It – Releasing Perfectionism & Embracing Your Power In this episode of Here We Grow, I dive into something that has held me back more times than I can count—perfectionism. I share my personal journey of getting out of my own way, shedding the layers that weigh us down, and...

  8. E:40 How death brought me to life 🤍

    The winter solstice holds deep meaning for me as it marks the anniversary of the passing of a dear friend. Each year, I honor his life in a profound way, and this year, I feel called to share the names of all my friends who have passed to bring light to the journey they had here on earth. I want…

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  9. E:39 From self less 👉🏼 Self FULL

    Welcome back to Here We Grow 🙌🏼 Please join me for this nourishing, meditative drop IN and and join the conversation as I share how important it is to me to pivot into this next chapter of my life, from self less to self FULL. We all know that we can't give from an empty cup and the quickest…

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  10. 11/11 portal and I’m not drunk 🥂

    Welcome back to Here We Grow 2.0! I'm feeling nervous and excited to be back in this space, sharing my heart with you. Today I dive into the 11/11 portal and how special that is to me as well as how you can add the magic of this energy shift into your life. I also dive into my 5 year sober...

  11. E:38 No matter where you go, there you are

    Welcome back to another episode of Here We Grow! Today I share with you, my journey of recognizing that my past habits led me to believe that I could run or numb from the pain that was happening in my life. In my recent experience of heartbreak and death my desire to run was strong, but what I...

  12. W:37 No one is coming to save you so you get to save yourself!

    Another journey into the darkness reminded me that only I can shine my light in a way that guides me in the direction of my highest good. This is a hard truth as I’ve felt disappointed and let down by others yet it’s felt so empowering as I know that this process has made me stronger and created…

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  13. E:36 Throwin’ dog poop and poppin’ off at people, WHO AM I?!

    In this hilarious episode, I talk about a moment of full reactivity when I threw dog poop at my neighbor and how that made me realize that I still got some work to do. Here We Grow!

  14. E:35 January was the longest year of my life!

    Anyone else feeling this?! Today I share how proud I am of myself for resting and prioritizing my self care through this huge shift and it feels good to recognize the glimmers that I’m feeling now that I’m returning back towards the light. It’s important for us to take small steps on our journey...

  15. E:34 Death, Rebirth & Transformation

    Thank you for joining me in my first episode in three months, it feels so good to be back. Today I share my journey through the holidays and the deep overwhelm that I’ve been feeling from businesses and relationships and family, and how not listening to the signs the universe has been sending me...

  16. E:33 It’s a practice, not a perfect 😉

    I’m back! Today I talk about how my practice is flowing into my life with more ease. I’ve been dedicated to my rituals for a few years now and I can feel the difference in my everyday life. This week I noticed that I’m more calm and compassionate with my insurance clients, I’m allowing myself to...

  17. E:32 You can’t spell journey without Joy!

    I’m not sure why it’s taken me so long to record from one of my most favorite hiking spots, but here we are! Today this recording came from the top of one of my hikes, and it was a beautiful sunrise moment, reminding me to be present in this very moment. I’ve been reminded lately that it’s easy…

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  18. E:31 ~ I don’t know what I’m doing

    In some ways this is freeing and in other ways this is terrifying! It’s been a few weeks since I’ve recorded and it feels SOUL good to be back, I’m really looking forward to all that we’ll grow through in season two. Cheers to the next chapter!

  19. ✨ Body Scan :: Stillness Practice 🌿

    This is an episode that you’ll want to save and come back too often. Maybe daily?! This body scan/stillness practice will help you slow down, calm your thoughts and connect deeper to yourself by establishing a daily practice that I consider a super power. Meditation can feel overwhelming, so I’d...

  20. E:30 This is the ONE year pod-aversary episode 🎉

    I’m in awe that it’s been ONE year and I’ve successfully recorded 30 episodes!! Tune in to listen to all that I’ve grown through this year, all that I’ve learned and all that’s keeping me growing towards the light. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening and thank you for all of your...

  21. E:29 What’s radical self honesty and how can you use it transform your life?

    Join Jaelyn and I as we dive deep into conversation about living life intuitively, how to create more awareness and why radical self honesty is our ticket to emotional freedom 🙌🏼 and so much more! Jaelyn is the founder, writer, and healer at Celestial Sisters. Since 2017, she has been sharing…

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  22. E:28 If your head talk sucks then your life will too. It begins within!

    How we talk to ourselves matters!! We are with ourself for our entire life so if our internal dialogue is low vibrational, shameful, hateful and shitty then that’s how we’re going to feel all the time. Our value and self worth begins within. Change your mind, change your life. You’re worthy of...

  23. E:27 Icelantic C.E.Ohhh Annelise Loevlie reminds us that no matter where you go, there you are!

    This is such a fun episode and one that I've been looking forward to recording and getting to share with you all! Annelise and I have known each for nearly 25 years (whoa?!). We grew up in neighboring small mountain towns in Colorado and spent a lot of our childhood ripping around Loveland Ski...

  24. E:26 Discover your inner Warrior with Shylo Takala ❤️‍🔥

    I absolutely LOVE this episode with Shylo. She is a modern day warrior who is committed to healing herself and holding space for others to do the same. From a young age, she recognized that she had the ability to astral travel and subconsciously used it to escape the heavier parts of her home…

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  25. E:25 F*ck fake it till you make it, BELIEVE IT UNTIL YOU BECOME IT!!

    Is imposter syndrome holding you down? When you get clear on the life you desire to live and you believe you’re worth it, you get to take the steps to make it happen and the universe will support you in every way it can. I believe in you, it’s time that you believe in you 🤟🏼✨.

  26. E:24 Strive for 1 % better everyday with Intuitive Coach Courtney Peacock ✨

    Courtney is a personal growth & expansion coach who uses tarot, astrology, nervous system optimization, mindset, manifestation, & Self-Trust tools to help you find clarity & purpose so you may step into your Highest Self. She is a friend, mentor & coach of mine who I've been working with for many...

  27. E:23 “If you’re scared, do it scared” ~Cashy

    As I take a huge leap of faith and open my new yoga + wellness center, I’m feeling so scared and yet I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

  28. E:22 Wired💡with Dad - Get Grounded

    I have a very special guest today, my dad!! We are creating a series of episodes called wired and I’m so exited. Our conversations through the last few years have naturally evolved into very powerful, higher consciousness thinking and it feels so good to be sharing this with the HWG community....

  29. E:21 A broken heart is an open heart 💚

    Today I discuss the importance of healing our broken hearts by finding harmony within our masculine and feminine sides as well as recognizing the pain and grief we’re carrying so that we may heal through it instead of numbing and suppressing. The inner work is a life long journey and I’m grateful...

  30. E:20 Comfortably uncomfortable, even in Hawai’i 🌺😎🤙🏼

    In this episode I share about how travel still makes me uncomfortable and how I find comfort in coming back to my daily meditation practice. I also realize that city life is not where I thrive, even on a tropical island!

  31. E:19 It’s easy to judge the game from the sidelines.

    “If you’re not in the arena getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback” Brené Brown. This quote inspired me to lean into what it looks and feels like to be in the game and what it feels like to have my game judged not only by others but by my own head talk, it’s eye opening when...

  32. E:18 Breakdown to Breakthrough

    Today I share how my brothers scary accident pushed me into breakdown and ultimately into a breakthrough. I also talk about how important it is to cleanse your life and to focus on your energy field since everything is energy and we attract what we feel. I also give us permission to be human and...

  33. E:17 Are you fueling your fire? 🔥

    Today I talk about my new year starting off unintentionally in waste deep snow 😆 and how I recognize that creating a fire within fuels me to live the life I desire. I also talk about how our body is our one and only vehicle, we must care for it in order to get where we desire to go. Creating…

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  34. E:16 Peace Out 2022

    The last year and decade in review. I’ve experienced a lot of love and loss, a lot of pain and growth, it’s all lead me to shine this little light of mine ✨

  35. E:15 It’s all connected 💫

    A journey to Mexico for my 40th bday and a Bufo medicine journey that enhanced my life forever.

  36. E:14 Meet yourself right where you are

    Happy Sunday! This morning I talk about how many of us walk around to really knowing what good feels like and when we decide to take our power back and prioritize our inner work, we discover what great feels like!

  37. E:13 This too shall LAST!!

    Today I invite you to cultivate a worthiness that begins from within. This is a part of our inner work and the beauty of moving through our shadows, we get to recognize that our self worth is the beginning of our love story. When we love and trust ourselves, we create a bond that will last and…

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  38. E:13 Let. Go. 🌬️

    Happy Thanksgiving! What are you grateful for?? This morning I’m guiding you through a breathing practice that helps you let go of what’s not supporting you and invite in all that you desire. I also invite you to join me in a practice of choosing again. This helps you create a “best case…

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  39. E:12 Slowly gets us there quicker 🌿

    Today I discuss the importance of slowing down and going within to fill our own cup so that we have more to share. This practice takes time and dedication and once it’s mastered, our life will never be the same. Cheers to enjoying the journey!

  40. E:11 The Power of Self Love 💕

    It’s awesome that I get to record episode 11 on 11/11/22 because these are such magical numbers for me!! It’s also the three year anniversary of me taking my power back and removing alcohol from my life 🙌🏼💥 It’s incredible what a consistent stillness practice and a lot of self love has done…

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  41. E:10 Are you talking to yourself?

    The answer is yes! You know that voice in your head? There one that just said, what voice? That’s you talking to yourself! You’re actually in a constant dialogue with yourself and most likely it’s not the most supportive convo so we’re here to shine a light on why that is because your thoughts...

  42. E:9 The power of forgiveness with Tiffany Curran

    In this episode, I host my very first guest! Tiffany is a mom of three girls and is a bonus mom of another three kiddos, talk about a super woman! She has overcome many big challenges in her life already and is committed to turning her pain into her purpose by leaning into how she can help…

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  43. E:8 Give yourself permission to feel

    Today I discuss the importance of balancing the light and dark side that resides within all of us. I talk us through a grounding practice of letting go of what no longer serves us and how to create space to invite in the life we desire. Through self love and care, we show ourselves that it’s...

  44. E:7 Light the fire within ❤️‍🔥

    When you get lost in the dark, do you have a practice that will guide you back into the light? In todays episode, I present a foundational practice that will empower you to become aware, take accountability and create actionable steps that will guide you out of the darkness by lighting your fire...

  45. E:6 Listen Linda!

    This episode is all about listening, specifically to yourself! Our head talk can be so loud and often unsupportive which can’t drain our energy, taking away our precious power. Through stillness we get to observe our head talk and this gives us the power to shift our energy towards a more…

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  46. E:5 Take a hike!

    Today I talk about going on a big hike which happens to be where I got engaged 3 years ago and this brings up a lot of emotion from that experience, I still can’t believe he didn’t ask my dad! And yet, that doesn’t matter. It was the sign I needed and I can proudly say, I’ve grown a lot since…

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  47. E:4 Who am I to have a podcast?!

    Damn, the imposter syndrome has been strong right lately! I “allowed” myself to skip a week of recording and my ego got loud… Who are you to have a podcast? What do you have to say? Who’s even listening?! After sitting in meditation for the third time today, I decided to take my power back and…

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  48. E:3 Life is one big habit!

    Our daily life consists mostly of habits and in order to make a shift, we must become aware of what's working and what's not so that we can discover a new way of living. Here we grow!

  49. E:2 Be Here Now - Guatemala cont'd

    Join me and dive into part two of my solo journey to Guatemala where I discovered a deeper connection to my intuition, hear how I am gifted the silence and stillness I was searching for while allowing a new found mantra to guide me as I awaken to my light within. Here we grow!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Here We Grow! A place where we share real life experiences, practices and nourishments that keep us expanding into our higher selves to live a life that’s fulfilling and abundant. It all starts with an awareness and a desire to awaken the power within because if we're not growing towards the light, we're dying in the darkness and I'm here to tell you that, you were born to LIVE.

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