Jun 29, 2026
Anette DeMattio
In this episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Anette DeMattio for a deeply moving conversation about motherhood, trauma, resilience, and the hidden emotional cost of always being “the strong one.” A six time cancer survivor, wellness coach, and author of Too Strong for Your...
Jun 22, 2026
Brian Dixon, a Colorado-based adventurer, author, and speaker, joined us to talk about something many women feel but can’t always name: when something is “off” with the man they love.
For 20 years, Dixon lived a successful life on paper, but underneath, he had drifted out of alignment. After a painful divorce and...
Jun 15, 2026
In this episode of Let’s Be Real: Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Marybeth Brush for a raw and relatable conversation about motherhood later in life, the pressure to “do it all,” and the reality of building a career while raising a toddler.
Marybeth shares her journey to becoming a mom at 42, including...
Jun 8, 2026
In this unique and thought-provoking episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Taj Simrit, joining from Greece, to bring a rare and powerful perspective on parenthood, personal growth, and healing.
Taj shares his deeply personal journey from corporate life and fatherhood to divorce, loss, and...
Jun 1, 2026
In this honest and empowering episode of Let’s Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Susan McKeown, a pediatric nurse practitioner of over 40 years, author, and mom, for a conversation that every parent needs to hear.
From the raw and chaotic reality of early motherhood to the pressure moms place on themselves...