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True Identity

by Nikki Houseman (Romani)

Nikki Houseman is a relationship and dating coach, certified athletic trainer, published author, and Jesus follower who helps you thrive in your relationships, dating, and to find your true identity. But she won't be doing this alone! Along with solo shows, Nikki interviews people in these various areas to have them share their journey and expertise with you.

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  1. Marriage Isn't What I Expected: Things to Know While You are Single to Prepare you for Marriage

    I had this idea of having a husband that would be home every night for dinner. A husband that would have weekends off. A husband that I would see every day with some exceptions. A husband I would be able to attend events with. This is not what it's like for us. In singleness, I had this idea of...

  2. How to Wait Well in the in Between: Longing for A Husband AND Being Content in Singleness

    It is possible to long for a husband AND be content in singleness. You are waiting for a spouse. You have a deep desire to be married, but you don’t know how or when. You may be asking yourself, “Will I be single forever?” You have days you feel okay with your situation. Other days are a struggle...

  3. How to Surrender Your Love Life

    As Christians we are told to surrender, but how do we do that? Surrender is a heart posture. It’s letting go of what you think you know and giving it to God. It’s inviting the Holy Spirit into every part of who you are. It’s trusting God has your life in his hands and the ultimate plan for you....

  4. This saying may be preventing you from meeting the right person...

    "He's not my type" Have you said this before? I sure have! I share advice from my own experience to help you meet the right person. The person you think is not your type may be the one for you all along. Give him a chance! What do you have to lose? Worst case, you never have to talk to him again,...

  5. When is it Appropriate to Make the First Move? How to Meet Other Singles? How to be Available?

    I host an online community for single women and in this group there were some questions and topics they brought up. I thought it would be a good idea to talk about them more in depth here on this episode. We discuss: How to Meet Singles Single Women Collective volosports.com meetup.com IRL San...

  6. Will You Be Content If You Never Get Married?

    This is a difficult question to think about, but what if? What if you don't get married? What if all you have in this life is Jesus? Is that enough? Let's work through this thought and question together! Spoiler: God IS enough and he knows what you need. Here are some resources and free guides…

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  7. Practical Ways to Prepare Yourself to be a Wife

    You have a deep desire to have a husband. You don’t know how or when you will meet him. One day you want to have a successful marriage, so why not start now on preparing yourself to be a wife! While I was single I had a mindset shift and thought, if I wanted to meet an amazing, healthy man, I…

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  8. Importance of Sleep: How many hours do you need? Why do you need sleep?

    Have you heard the phrase, "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? Well, you may die sooner than you think with this mindset. Sleep is when your body recovers, restores, rejuvenates. All the systems in your body operate because of sleep. Don't underestimate it. In this episode, I share research and studies...

  9. How Hearing God's Voice Will Help You with Dating and Many Other Areas of Your Life

    Do you feel you are getting “too old” to meet your spouse? Do you feel “left behind” as others around you are getting married, having kids? Do you feel you will never meet your life partner? This can be a hard place to be in. It can feel like you aren’t moving forward in life as you thought you...

  10. When Things Don't Go As Planned, What Do You Do?

    What do you do when things don't go as planned? Maybe you are in a waiting season. It can feel lonely and discouraging. I'm here to share with you what I do when things don't go as planned. I share real life experiences and how I've been able to get through them. One of these experiences was my...

  11. How to Achieve Optimal Health

    We talk about the importance of sleep, hydration, nutrition, recovery, and mental health. All these need to be aligned to be able to achieve optimal health and performance. I share practical tips and things you can do today! You may want to take notes ; ) *don't feel you need to do all the things…

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  12. The Benefits of Creatine: Muscle Mass + Cognition= Longevity

    As we age our muscle mass and cognition declines. There is a supplement to help with this and it's called creatine. There are many benefits of creatine -helps with muscle recovery -enhances focus -energy production -protects against brain neurodegenerative diseases -and so much more! In this...

  13. 5 Aspects of Marriage I Wish I Knew Beforehand

    When I was single I didn’t think about certain things that would happen while being married. I didn’t really know what to expect. Yes, I’ve had people tell me what their marriage was like, but I didn’t think about what it would be like for me. So I want to tell those of you who are single some...

  14. On the Same Page with Your Partner Regarding Religion, Politics, and Morals

    One thing I’ve come to realize and love about my relationship with my husband (there are many) is that we are on the same page politically, morally, and religiously. These are important things to note when you are dating someone and talking about marriage. No, you don’t have to agree on…

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  15. When Will I Meet My Spouse?

    Do you struggle with the thought of feeling "left behind"? As if you are getting "too old"? Or thinking you may never be married? In this episode, I walk through what I did personally to work through the questions and doubts while I was single. I struggled thinking I would never be married as I...

  16. Is Physical Attraction Important in a Relationship?

    Is physical attraction important in a relationship? At one point I thought yes. In this episode, I unpack what is the most important aspect of a relationship and the truth behind attraction. Something to think about, our appearance changes overtime. For listening to this episode, I want to give…

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  17. Making a List About Your Future Partner

    Do you know what you are looking for in a partner? Do you know the characteristics and traits they would have? If you answered no to these questions, it may be time to sit down and write out a list of what you are looking for in a future partner. I'm not talking about physical traits. I'm talking...

  18. Changing Your Mindset Around Online Dating

    There was a point in time when I was set on meeting my future husband “organically.” I had this dream that I would meet him through friends, mutual friends, or doing something I love. I didn't want my story to be "we met online." With diving into my relationship with Jesus, working on myself, and...

  19. You Don't Need to Change Who You Are to be Dateable

    Maybe you think the reason you are not dating the people you want or aren't dating at all is because of who you are. Maybe you feel you need to change aspects of who you are in order for people to want to date you. I'm here to tell you this is not true! If you feel this way, maybe it's because…

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  20. What is Dating Coaching?

    You may be wondering, what is dating coaching? I want to share what dating coaching is and what it looks like to have a coach. Stay tuned until the end of the episode where I will share 2 health tips with you! You may be unsure what life coaching is and certainly what it means to have a dating...

  21. The Hardest Part About Being Single

    What is the hardest part about being single? This is a question I’ve been reflecting on recently. It has brought up some hard moments for me and I share these with you. This is a vulnerable question and I give you an honest answer. I had moments of crying myself to sleep because I was so sad and...

  22. 15 Green Flags in a Relationship

    Green flags, much like a green light, are the go ahead. They are good signs things are going in the correct direction in your relationship. Green flags are what you want in a partner and things to look for when you are dating. 1. Self Confidence 2. Respectful 3. Integrity 4. Relationship with God...

  23. 15 Red Flags to be Aware of in a Relationship

    Today we are going to discuss red flags, what they are and how to determine if there is a red flag in your relationship. If you are not in a relationship, these are good to keep in mind when you do enter into a relationship or start dating. Red Flags are a warning sign. They may not be deal...

  24. The Foundations of Marriage and How to Prepare for Marriage

    In this episode, I discuss the foundations of marriage according to a book I've been reading. It's call "Happy Wives Club" by Fawn Weaver. If you are a wife and haven't read this book, I encourage you to do so. She visits 12 countries, 6 continents, with 1 mission, to find the secret of marriage....

  25. Do Not Settle On a Partner

    You may be thinking, will I ever meet someone worthwhile? Will it ever be my turn? Will dating lead me to meeting someone I want to spend the rest of my life with? The answer is YES! DO NOT SETTLE! I had a coworker tell me I needed to compromise what I was looking for in a partner. I’m so glad I...

  26. How I Prepared to be a Wife While Single

    Don't waste away the season you are in looking forward to the next one. Once I came to the realization that I could accomplish many goals I had and work on becoming the best version of myself, the more fulfilled, and purposeful I felt in my singleness. I had a deep desire to be married, so I...

  27. Interview with Kristy Alexander Garvanne: Her Beauty Business, the Joys of Singleness, God's Timing

    I chat with my friend Kristy about entrepreneurship, her business, singleness, and meeting our husbands later in life. In this episode she shares about how and why she started her business. She had a dream at 15 years old of having a skin care line one day, and many years later her dream became a...

  28. Number One Thing to Ensure You Are In a Healthy Relationship

    The number one thing to ensure you are in a healthy relationship… Do you know what it is???

  29. Marriage Does Not Complete You.

    Marriage does not complete you. It does not solve your problems. It does not fix things that need fixing. Single friend, I see you. You are enough. You are not forgotten. You are important. You are in a VERY important season you will never get back! Don't take it for granted. Don't wish it away…

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  30. Interview with Sylvia Crawley Spann: Former WNBA Athlete, Global Coach, Influencer, and Entreprenuer

    If you don't know Sylvia, you will want to listen and learn all she is up to! She and I met going on a mission trip with Athletes in Action. We went to Barcelona, Spain with a group of D1 collegiate women basketball players. She was their coach and I went as the Athletic Trainer and one of the...

  31. Interview with Addy Stroller: College Athlete Now Business Owner, Our Trip to Spain, Dating Coaching

    Addy and I talk about all things in this interview. We share about how we met going on a unique mission trip to Barcelona, Spain. How she is now a business owner of Add to Life, an online platform for fitness coaching, after being a D1 Collegiate Athlete. She asks me about my business and what I...

  32. Interview with Jess Dahl: Single, Dating, Dreams to Reality Mastermind

    Jess and I talk about singleness, dating, and how she helped me through the mastermind to become clearer on my business plan. I thought I was going to work with a different demographic, but through her guidance, I realized I wanted to work with singles to help them thrive and prepare for a...

  33. The Gift of Friendship

    Surround yourself with people who love, support, challenge, and encourage you. Who will have your back. Pick you up when you fall down. Laugh with you, cry with you. Be excited for you! A safe place to be yourself, to be unashamed. I recently got together with my friends from college and it made…

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  34. Let's Talk Boundaries

    Boundaries can be a hard topic to discuss in a relationship, but necessary. It’s important to establish boundaries before you are in a relationship. Decide for yourself what your boundaries are and that will make it easier to have a conversation with the person you are dating. Let's talk about 1....

  35. My Dating Story

    I started praying for my husband over 10 years ago. I had a very prominent experience in 2013 that I chose to take as I sign I would one day be married. However, I didn't know how long it would take. In this episode, I share what that experience was and my journey of discouragement and…

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  36. I Feel Convicted to Tell You

    Three year ago I wrote a book and I feel convicted to talk about the subject of my book, the Holy Spirit. This is a part of the trinity not many churches talk about or they are unsure of, afraid of. I'm here to tell you miracles, healing, spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues all still happen...

  37. What Defines Identity?

    I spoke with 40 students at a FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting a few weeks ago. In this episode, I share with you what I shared with them, because I feel it is relevant to all of us. I asked them, what is identity and where does your identity lie? We can get so caught up in the…

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  38. Give Up Your Timeline

    Do you have a plan for your life, but your plans never seem to work out the way you hope they would? This couldn't be more true for me. I have made plan after plan, and they don't seem to go as I had hoped. I planned to be married by the time I was 26 and have kids before 30. Guess what? I'm 33…

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  39. What to Do When you Feel Defeated or Burnt Out

    This is a raw episode addressing the pain, suffering, and loss people are experiencing right now. Maybe you are feeling burnt out, defeated by the world around you. Where are you finding your hope? What are you doing to get yourself through it? Do you have a trusted friend to talk to? Do you…

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  40. What is an Athletic Trainer?

    Many people confuse athletic trainers with personal trainers. I know they sound similar, but they have many differences. I'm here to clear that up for you! If you've been curious about the sports medicine world, this episode will give you a better understanding of what we do as athletic trainers.…

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  41. What's Really in the Food We Eat?

    Why is it important to read the labels of the foods, beverages, and even the products we use on our bodies and around the house? Because the front of a product can be deceiving and we don't know what's actually in the product until we read the ingredients. We live in a toxic world and we need to…

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  42. Why Workout Barefoot?

    I started working out barefoot while doing my at home workouts. It not only was different and added a twist to my workouts, but I realized the many benefits that come with it. In this episode I share 3 benefits with you and if you listen to the end you will get a BONUS benefit. Give it a try and...

  43. What is a Life Coach and How Do I Know if I Need One?

    A Life coach is like a guide. Someone to help clarify your goals, identify what may be holding you back from those goals, and create strategies to overcome obstacles along the way. I discuss how to know WHEN and IF you need a coach. I share my personal experience of how I decided to get into life...

  44. How to Know When it's Time to Leave

    Are you in a current situation that makes you unhappy whether it's a job, a living situation, a relationship? I share with you 4 questions to ask yourself to figure out if it's time to leave or stick it out. I also guide you in how to figure out what's next. What lights you up? What are you...

  45. I Ain't Single No More

    Singleness and dating have been quite the journey for me. My first and last boyfriend was in high school (we were on and off throughout college), and I dated 2 guys from then until now. So yeah, I know what it means to be single. Two years ago, I got a matchmaker (what's a matchmaker you ask?…

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  46. CHAPTER TWO: The Fear of Rejection

    In the beginning of 2020, I published a book! It's not only available in paperback on Amazon, but also in audio form on Audible. In this episode, I share chapter two straight from my audiobook recording. If you missed chapter one you can click here to go to that episode. I would encourage you to...

  47. My Mom Interviews Me about My Book

    Back in March, when my mom and I were on a girls ski trip that turned into a mountain get away because the ski resort was closed due to the beginning of COVID... we decided it would be fun to do an interview. This was around the same time my book was about to be published, so we thought it would…

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  48. Chapter One: A God You've Never Met

    I'm sharing a sneak peek of the book I wrote. It's available now in paperback form on Amazon. nikkiromani.com/book It will be available in audiobook on Audible, however, it's not available yet. I thought it would be fun to share chapters here with you. Today I am sharing Chapter 1. I've been...

  49. MY BOOK RELEASE MARCH 20th

    THIS IS THE WEEK! This Friday, March 20th, my book that I've been working on for almost 3 YEARS, will be available to the world!! I have ALL THE FEELS, honestly, I'm feeling so many emotions. In this episode, I share with you what I'm feeling- like being on a rollercoaster. I also share how I got...

  50. Introduction from my Audiobook

    You are some of the first to listen to this! Last weekend, I went to my mom's recording studio to record my audiobook! It's a rendition of my paperback. I wanted to give people an option to be able to listen to my book. As my podcast family, I want to share this with you. In this episode you will...

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Nikki Houseman is a relationship and dating coach, certified athletic trainer, published author, and Jesus follower who helps you thrive in your relationships, dating, and to find your true identity. But she won't be doing this alone! Along with solo shows, Nikki interviews people in these various areas to have them share their journey and expertise with you.

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