Life According to Nikki

Hello to all my incredible and talented listeners. Today's episode is nice and simple, so I figured I'd keep the same vibes for the caption. Dog love and self-love are the themes of the hour. I hope you enjoy! And if you do... send this episode to someone YOU love and tell them to rate and review. XOXO Nikki

Ahoy! Its your girl Nikki sailing in to tell you all about my latest vacation and recent watches. Now before you go thinking I'm going to be talking about some deep sea adventure, just know that "Ahoy" was purely just vibes and I did stay on land for the duration of my trip. And with that... I hope you enjoy this episode ;)

Hey hey, I'm so happy you're here. Today's solo episode is basically just 48 minutes of me trying to convince you to go listen to "Silver Spoon" by Erin LeCount and "What A Life" by Rachel Chinouriri. Thats it, thats literally the whole episode. Enjoy! P.S. if I were to reach out to Erin Lecount, what are the chances she'd DM me back and do a podcast interview?? Guess we'll find out! Love you all, xoxo.Please rate and review!

*Floats down in a bubble* "EVERYONE, EVERYONE, I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT"It finally happened. My best friend of 28 years, my partner in crime, my magical assistant, and fellow storyteller has joined us. Everyone, please put your hands together for NICOLE!!!!*The crowd goes absolutely FERAL. Screaming, crying, all while I'm using an air cannon to shoot out Taco Bell burritos into the masses, confetti is falling so fast no one can see... you get it.*Ya. That's the vibe. You feeling it? Good. Happy to have you here. Make sure to rate and review. Not for me, but for my bestie.Oh and if you have questions about the altro... idk girl, I just thought you all deserved to know what I sound like when I'm waiting for my guest to enter the teams meeting and I forgot I pressed record already. You're welcome. Love ya! xoxo

You want to know what ISN'T a waste of your time? Spending an hour with Taylor and I!Welcome to part 1 of 2 in our latest catch up with our girl. We'll be going over all our recent watches and in part 2 we'll talk about all her recent reads. So go grab your favorite dessert and settle in for a giggly good time. xoxo

Hej allesammen! (That's "hey everyone" in Danish) because today we are BACK with our Danish speaking queen, the future Egyptologist herself- Courtney!Go get your popcorn girl because we will be doing a FULL break down of Zendaya's newest film ... The Drama!Please be warned that in this episode we talk about gun violence, suicide, and depression as we analyze the plot of this film. If those are sensitive topics for you, I highly recommend skipping this one and checking out the other episode I did with Courtney instead. It's titled "The Patriarchy Got to Me". But for those who choose to stay, I hope you enjoy today's episode, and be sure to leave a rating and review to let us know your thoughts!As always... Have a great week!XOXO

What is up, you beautiful fabulous listeners?!Today you are in for a treat, so I hope you brought your sweat tooth. Nawal is on the scene and here to tell us about her experience living abroad, and for frequent listeners of the pod... you know what that means. Get ready for the anti-influencer reality check that I think we all need when it comes to *living* abroad. Because remember kids, a vacation and moving are NOT the same, no matter what these social media stars on the internet tell you. We're here to give you the good, the bad, and the ugly and help you feel grateful for the life you live. We gotta stop the illusion that the grass is always greener on the other side. As Justin Bieber once said "It's green where you water it". Amen brother.I hope you enjoy, please rate and review, and if you know any hot guys we can set up with Nawal, let us know!xoxo

Hi everyone! This is episode is the promised part 2 from the last episode all about the books and movies I've watched recently. Here's what we'll cover:- My reaction to one of the most iconic movies of the early 2000's. - Dylan Obrien's doppelganger - A full look into the book world of Abby Jiminez- and Hannah's return to Montana Have a fabulous week, watch/read something good for me, will ya?xoxo

I may not be able to spell, but your girl can type. Exhibit A. Lovely, beautiful listeners- thank you for joining me on today's ride through my thoughts. On the route, we will cover the vast landscape of sex negativity, drive to the top of comprehensive sex education (a hill I will happily die on), careen down to the valley of self affirmations, and end with a delightful view of lake confidence. I highly recommend getting in; the water's nice. I love you all and your fun weird little talents! One that I know you all possess is the ability to tell your friends and family about my podcast. Don't hide that under a bushel girl, be loud and proud. Oh, and tell them to rate and review. Thanks! Have a great week!

What is UP people?! Today we are in my stream of consciousness floating down to the river of lesser-known Disney stars, my allegiance to the Survivor franchise, and the fruits of my labors. In other words- you're in for a ride, so hop in the floaty tube and check the weather (that's a call back to when I almost died in Switzerland, see episode 47) because the next hour is going to be an adventure! Love ya.Rate and review pleasseeeeeee. Also go checkout my podcast on YOUTUBE! My sex education podcast is now available there as well (you can add it to the list of things you don't need to thank me for) ;) Marked today's episode as explicit because I do talk about SA a bit in the middle in the context of my field of study, and wanted to give that trigger warning to everyone. ok bye for realz.

Hi there :)Remember back to the days of Disney Channel when all your favorite TV stars would come together for a beautiful mashup episode? Well guess what?....I'm about to bring back that childhood joy. With a little mashup of my own.Please enjoy. Love ya.Rate.Review.Subscribe to my patreon "The Virgin Sex Educator".And stay awesome.

Hi there beautiful people! I marked today's episode as explicit purely because I talk about two different TV shows that have a plot point that involves sexual violence, and I just wanted everyone to be aware (the shows are The Housemaid and His&hers).But really, today's episode is me getting back to my roots and telling you all about what I have recently watched and whether or not I think YOU should watch it. We have plot summaries, spoilers, and opinions galore. I hope you all have a fabulous week full of content that is 100% worth your time. Thanks for spending some of it with me, love you all!

Hello everyone! Today’s topic can be sensitive for some listeners, so please make sure you’re in the right headspace before we begin. This conversation is especially for women who are currently in abusive relationships or who have experienced abuse in the past. My goal is to share information, understanding, and a message of hope, but please take your time. It’s okay to pause, feel, or step away if needed. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call emergency services right away.Below are trusted resources in Utah and Australia, including crisis lines, shelters, and support services that offer confidential help and options for safety. You are not alone. For everyone:Yourtoolkit.com is the site Sim was talking about for victim/survivors of FDV. It is set up for Australians, but the majority of the information is for anyone in an FDV relationship and wants to leave. It also has a quick exit button that you can use you are on the site around your abuser and need to switch browsers quickly, it will immediately switch it to the news. Books Sim recommends:Coercive Control - Evan Stark (it's the OG in academia)See What You Made Me Do - Jess HillWhy Does He Do That - Lundy Bancroft (the one I, Nikki, am currently reading)No Visible Bruises - Rachel Snyder Utah: 24/7 Hotlines & Immediate SupportNational Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.) — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | Online chat at thehotline.org (free, confidential 24/7).Utah Domestic Violence Coalition LINKLine — Call or text 1-800-897-LINK (5465) for free confidential support and referrals statewide.National Sexual Assault Hotline: Survivors can reach out for help any time day or night. Download the free app or call 801-587-3000 to chat or talk confidentially to a trained therapist.Rape Recovery Center (Salt Lake City) — 801-467-7273 (24/7 crisis line).SVS (Supporting Voices of Survivors) — Provides safe shelter, advocacy, counseling, and ongoing support services.Australia: National Support Lines (24/7)1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 | Online chat and video support. Confidential counselling and information for domestic, family, and sexual violence.Domestic Violence Crisis Service (South Australia) — 1800 800 098 (24/7 confidential support, info, safe accommodation options).Family & Domestic Violence Helplines (Western Australia) — 1800 007 339 for women, 1800 000 599 for men, plus referral and support.SALSWA: Sexual Assault Legal Service (free, NGO). [email protected] Phone: 08 9272 8855Full Stop Australia — Free, confidential counselling and advocacy for people impacted by domestic and family violence. Kids Helpline (for younger listeners or those supporting youth) — 1800 55 1800 (free counselling for ages 5–25).

Hey guess what?I did it. Are you proud?Me too.( See podcast for context).https://patreon.com/TheVirginSexEducator?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkAnd because I've always been an extra overachieving gal...here's my link tree too, free of charge ;)https://linktr.ee/thevirginsexeducatorSome people were born with incredible good looks or musical talent. Me? I was born with a mouth that always has one more thing to say and the ability to occasionally follow through with the 10000000000 hobbies I have. And I'd bet anything you were born with the incredible ability to rate and review this podcast. So don't hide that talent under a bushel now... go find those stars :)THANKS!

I really hope my play on words in the title landed how I wanted it to, because chat gpt had no idea what I was trying to say. Incase you missed the cleverness, today Rebecca is here to give us a broader perspective on living abroad and the key "tools you need" to live away from home.Whether you're someone wanting to solo travel around the globe, or someone living it up in a house you bought, raising a beautiful family, the things Rebecca and I discuss can be applied to your life. Thank you so much for joining me today, please rate and review! I'll catch ya'll later.

Well hello space cadets! As the title so clearly states- today is a long awaited day that, to be honest, was bound to happen eventually. I'm at the point in my life that I'm only looking for star players to come into my fold of friendship. Considering how little I know about space, history, geography, science, math, and engineering... I figured it was time to start accumulating people that do more than entertain. I need people who can teach me science like I'm a 5 year old child and answer all my "how does this work" questions I should have learned in elementary school.And that is exactly what today's episode is all about. Get ready to LEARN. Grab your glasses, and some graphing paper cause Ravi is here to answer our (mostly mine, but I like to think I speak for the group in the same way the Lorax spoke for the trees) most pressing questions. You're welcome in advance.

Hey hey,This week I sat down to chat with you about F1, Far From The Madding Crowd, Roofman, and Eternity. Apologies for the lame caption, I'm tired and need to go to bed and sometimes even clever hilarious women like me need rest to come up with incredibly witty captions. So.... night night. Luv ya. I'll say something funnier next week.

Hello!! As always, we started off with big plans, and then quickly adjusted to become what the episode needed to be. Which in today's case was a full breakdown of the Avatar franchise with a fun British guest at the end. Settle in, because much like James Cameron... I'm a storyteller and life changing art can't be made in an hour. Sometimes you gotta let something cook to get a meal. So Bon Appétit my lovely listeners. Catch ya later!Oh- and please rate and review <3

Whatup people.You know the drill. You're girl is buzzayyyy but I've watched some stuff. So here it is. Also- one week later and with the latest iphone update currently available (hate it btw) I STILL don't have my spotify wrapped. So I'm sure you can imagine how well I'm doing. Hope you all are having a better week than me. You'll be around your family for the holidays. Make sure to steal their phones and rate my podcast on them as a gift to me and I promise I'll tell Santa you deserve the biggest bestest presents. Thanks!!! xoxo

Hi hi hi! Today is purely a stream of conciousness covering a rant on good men, women's worth, and my love for pinterest.I DO talk about sex education at the beginning which is why I marked it as explicit (just incase you have kids in the car).Please go check out my new podcast The Virgin Sex Educator on Patreon next week! Oh and rate and review- you always seem to forget that part ;)XOXO

What is UP, people?!It's time for our bi-annual checkup with Taylor, where she lets us know what's hot and what's not. So get your pens out and prepare to write down and cross out all the books, movies, and TV that should, and should not, be on your list!Ya'll are the best, you know I love you, and you also know it kills me inside when I find out that you love the pod but haven't told the world. So um, please do that. No one likes a gatekeeper <3xoxo

Hi everyone! You are in for a real treat today! I sat down with Portia Louder to discuss what it was like for her to leave her family in Utah and serve a 5-year sentence in federal prison for real estate fraud. Portia's story has inspired thousands through her books, podcast, and social media pages. Be sure to check out all of her content at portialouder.com.Be sure to leave your comments, rating, and review if you enjoyed today's episode! I'll catch you all next week!

The #1 question I get when living abroad: “Have you seen The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives??”And the answer is: yasss girl… and I have thoughts.So grab a snack and settle in for a long (probably too long) chat with Taylor as we break down every single episode- because yes, we’re still talking about a show that lost relevance like four months ago ;)

Surprise! Normally, I take the time to write something hilariously witty here (shoutout to all of you who take the time to actually read it) but tbh I have a paper to write and don't have the time. But this episode was way too funny to make you wait another week before you hear it. So here you go! ENJOY! And huge shoutout to my girl Manu for knocking on my door to give me something and then immediately agreeing to an impromptu interview. You're so real for that. One day soon I'll have the time and energy to post this on Instagram, and I promise to tag you ;)XOXO

Did we miss me? Just kidding, I know you did. Thanks for the dm's ;)We have hit the time in my semester when I am forced to take unintentional sabbaticals from my hobbies (and almost anything that makes me truly happy), and instead focus all my time and attention on regurgitating information in an "academic voice." Basically, what I'm saying is, my soul is slowly being taken from me by the academic demons, and I could really use some Kpop Demon Hunters right about now...*me smirking at myself for nailing that transition- If only I could write like this in my school papers. My professors might finally see that I'm not completely incapable of writing*Anyways, enjoy today's episode where we'll discuss my favorite chemical element, the realistic doom of modern relationships, and my rant on the power of men. Love ya! See ya when I see ya!

Quick- think fast!Today I ambushed Courtney into recording an episode with me. What followed was a chaotic, delightful spiral of topics with the structure of a toddler’s bedtime story! We cover a variety of topics, including the following:- Courtney's academic skillset- The impact of Obamacare - Nursing's male approval rating- Ann Richards (the esteemed governor of Texas, if you didn't already know)- Danish pancake's superiority and our mutual hatred of an "English breakfast".Thank you for joining us, and this week, as you stuff your face with pancakes, waffles, or a poached tomato... please take a moment to give this pod a rating and review on BOTH Spotify AND Apple Podcasts! Thank you!

What is up my beautiful listeners?!Today I keep it nice and simple, we tackle my 4 latest watches and go down enough side roads to keep us busy for the whole drive. Enjoy!

Welcome back people! Please take a moment to sit back, relax, pull out your pointer finger, and give this pod a rating and review! Today we will be discussing the following:- Belly's conundrum - The politics of the Academy Awards- Wedding day no-go's- My personal hot takesand my pitch for why sensory deprivation flotation tanks are the best thing since sliced bread.Thanks for tuning in, see you on the flip side!

In today's episode, we start off with a dramatic retelling of my latest panic-inducing random medical issue, and then we get onto the core of today's topics, which include;- My continual devotion to "team Jeremiah" on TSITP.- Ben Stiller's latest crime- The whispers of sharks- Anora's Oscar win- Switzerland's worst quality And my dreams for a lasting legacy.Thank you all for tuning IN! Just DM me for the address for those sympathy letters. Oh and rate and review. BYE BESTIES!

What's up people!Today's episode will cover the following topics:- Ben Affleck's latest flop- The classic story of a step-sibling romance - My gambling expertise - A long winded rant on accepting what you deserveand a look back at the time I lived with a bird.As always, thanks for tuning in. Be sure to take some time for yourself this week and if you feel so inclined- go outside with a pot and pan and bang it while yelling "everyone should go listen to life according to Nikki". But only if you have the time. Love you all (unless you're an obnoxious man who treats women like crap- then I actually hate you). Have a good week! xoxo

I know! Who am I right now?! For those of you who are new here- Hi, my name is Nikki, and I'm a fantasy hater. So imagine my absolute and utter shock when I not only *read* a fantasy book... but I loved it.I was positively nonplussed!My flabbers were gasted. I'm honestly still a bit flummoxed over the fact that I gave the first two books in the Zodiac Academy series 5 stars. And today on the pod, you'll get to hear my thoughts on all of it! We'll also discuss my latest watches and my vacation in Bali. So grab your vacuum & duster and get ready to deep clean your house as I ramble on about my extremely average life and overly strong opinions. Thank you so much for listening, please rate and review, then steal your friends ' phones (who have never heard of me) and rate it on their phone too- because sharing is caring and I need those numbers ;) xoxo

Hi everyone! On today's episode, instead of having a special guest... I WAS the special guest! I had the amazing opportunity to go on the Super Sex podcast with Jordan Walker and Tarsh Wilson. We discussed what it's like for me to be a certified sex educator (and current sexology grad student!) while also being an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.I can't wait for you all to hear it, and a huge thank you to Jordan and Tarsh for letting me come on and talk their ears off!Please be sure to rate and review BOTH our podcasts and have a great week!

There are a few things that should result in movie writers being locked behind bars... and incest is at the top of the list. "Rumor has it" I'm looking at YOU!Besides my tv and movie reviews, this week you'll get a breakdown of what it really means to be getting a "masters of sexology". I'll discuss my classes and content and give you my honest thoughts on all of it. Thanks for tuning in, I'll see you next week (and I actually mean it this time). Ohhhh and don't forget to leave a rating and follow me on insta! THANKS!!!

Well hello everyone!Today we are back for another unedited episode where I discuss my latest watches, the wonder of "Survivor", Grace VanderWaal's comeback, and my violent fantasies when I hear a loud exhaust. As always, thank you SO much for listening and sticking around while I juggle grad school, 3 jobs, and everything else I have going on. You truly are the best. Love ya, rate my show please, bye!

Welcome to my COMPLETELY un-edited stream of consciousness. To all my first- time listeners... it's not always this unorganized and choppy, I swear! I just didn't have the time or energy to edit it, but I've gotten enough DM's asking for an episode that I figured I'd whip something out real quick. Thanks for sticking around for the ride! See you all when my finals are done!

Hello my stunning and fashionable listeners! Once again, we have been graced by an incredibly talented business woman who is here to share all of her wisdom! Say hello to Mykel Davis, the owner designer of "Prude"! In today's episode we'll cover:- A dating app success story- The mooching of elders- Cheeky social media handles- Assumptions of modestyand the reality of going after your dreams!Thank you all so much for listening; please go give prude.co a follow on Instagram and leave me a nice rating and review on Spotify and Apple podcasts too! Talk to ya next week!

Its time...Sex, Masturbation, Celibacy, Sex, Smut.... Here are some of my unfiltered thoughts.If you enjoyed today's episode- please let others know! Share it on Instagram and tag me! Thanks for listening :)

Hiya!Today you get another episode of me, myself, and I... and we'll be discussing the following;- My sex ed reading list- The lies of the NFL- Ice skating's criminal history - The seriousness of perjuryand my adverse reaction to a tummy ache. As always, thanks for listening! Catch ya next week!

Hello everyone! Today we have the honor of meeting Lauren Yarro, who is the host of one of MY favorite podcasts, "Blonde Apologist". You'll get to hear all about the journey that lead Lauren to share her love for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through social media, and of course we'll cover a variety of other topics. Some of which include;- Shari Franke's new book- Series with incredible second seasons- The worst classical romance movies to exist- BYU's soaking myth and the need to have accurate pricing on products. Thank you so much for listening! Be sure to rate and review and check out Lauren's pod and do the same!

Hey mates,Today is another quick one because you’re girl is BUSYYYY and stressed so this is all I could do this week #sorrynotsorry But don’t you worry we still cover some very important topics, including;The reason for my recent tearsMy misconstrued social cuesWhooping cough’s terror Olive Garden’s mediocrity And the things I’d do as criminal.Ok now please turn to the person sitting next to you and tell them about the pod. Thanks! See ya next week!

Hello Sasanach's! I am absolutely delighted to have you here today to hear the incredible story of Srilauna and her son Will!Will was born without his right eye, with cerebral palsy, and a myriad of other health concerns—yet he is an absolute miracle! Doctors told his family at 20 weeks that he wouldn’t survive, but today, you’ll hear firsthand what it was like to prepare for the worst and where Will is now.If you're new to the pod... WELCOME! Just know that we cover lots of different things on our journey to hearing someone's story. We start by getting to know our guests through their media consumption, then move on to their stories of resilience, and end with the "hills they'll die on" (serious or sometimes petty opinions they would lay their lives down for). BUT if you are just wanting to hear about Will, that will start around the 29min mark!If you enjoyed today's episode please be sure to rate and review and post about it on your social media!

Hiya! I'll keep this intro as short and sweet as my episode. Today you get to hear my love for "Night Agent 2" and "Froodles" as well as my distaste for folding laundry and "Love Actually". Oh and a little insight on my first few weeks on the other side of the world. Enjoy!! Rate. Review. Brag about me to your friends and family. You know the drill.

What a magical day! Today we are joined by Ashley Irwin, a Disneyland expert and baker extraordinaire! You'll listen as I take full advantage of her Disney knowledge to plan my personal vacation (which was a smashing success thanks to all of her advice). We'll cover the gambit of our recent watches and the importance of Disney traditionalism, ending it all on top of our Matterhorn of opinions. Please be sure to rate and review- oh and tell a friend about the pod, because sharing is caring. Love ya! I'll see ya's next week!

"Booked and Hooked" is BACK for its second installment! This is an ongoing series that will continue to occur every 6 months until the end of time. Or at least until the end of this cute lil' podcast. Taylor and I discussed all the content she's consumed since we last chit chatted and our topics include, but are not limited to; - My shocking announcement of app allegiance - The commonality of pregnancy tropes on Netflix - TLOTR - Christmas movie disasters - The sex appeal of sports literature and the best song lyrics to come out of 2024 As always THANK YOU for listening. Be sure to rate and review if you haven't already... and I wish you all a very merry Friday.

Please stow your tray tables and make sure your seat is in the upright position... because Kennedy is a flight attendant and she will be checking that it's done properly. Today you'll get to hear all about Kennedy's journey to "getting her wings" and we will, of course, be landing on every topic that enters my brain's airspace. Those destinations include: - Pretty Privilege Island - The beautiful land of crime - Mount Veneers and we'll end by flying over the waterfalls of drama. If you enjoy today's flight experience be sure to let our pilot know by leaving a rating and review! Until next week- safe travels!

What's up fam! Today you get to hear my cousin and I basically have our first family reunion. We get into more of my extended family lore, the importance of self-care and manifesting, and discuss the best food Thanksgiving has to offer. If you liked today's episode be sure to rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! See you next week!

Happy Friday everyone! Today we talk with the 2024 National Pole Dancing CHAMPION!! Not only is Paige an amazing pole dancer- but she also has a bachelor's and master's degree (in neuroscience), was a collegiate athlete, AND is currently in med school! No biggie or anything. We chit-chat about our mutual love for aerial arts, what it was like for her to compete, and the importance of finding activities that you love! As always, thank you so much for listening. Please rate and review, and I'll see you next week! If you want to take a class with Paige, or any other aerial class you can check out Jade X Fusion Fitness in Spanish Fork!

Hi everyone! As we celebrate my accomplishment of 50 episodes and completing my New Years resolution I figured I'd talk about all the things I DIDN'T do this year. Have an amazing day and see you next year!

"Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting"- or at least Abigail was, IN SWITZERLAND! This week we sit down and talk with Abi (who also happens to be a social media manager and manages my account thevirginsexeducator) as she takes us through what it was like to use her PTO and fly across the world... to exercise! Basically, she outlines what it's like to be a total baddie. So listen up ladies!!! Other topics include: - The start of our athletic careers (Abi took hers a bit further than I did...) - My latest smut read - Sewing competitions - Chocolate milk rankings - Purple people and the importance of women supporting women! Be sure to check out the Instagram @life.accordingtonikki to see my gymnastics throwback pictures and Abi's amazing videos from her adventure abroad! Oh and rate and review if you haven't already! BYEEEE

Hello everyone! Today we have a solo episode full of recent watches, an update on my upcoming Australian adventure, and the random things I have to discuss with the general public. Those topics include: - A history of Yellowstone (the ethically questionable show, not the national park) - My "Make a Wish" request - A public shaming for my audible account users - Capri Suns' latest PR move And my request for "Scar Girl" to just tell us all the truth.