UNPLUGGED with Nicki Marie – Details, episodes & analysis

Ahhhhh!!!! WELCOME TO MY BRAND NEW PODCAST!!!

(I can finally say it!!). I was so nervous that this first episode wasn't going to be entertaining or energetic enough for you but after watching it, I realized that it came out JUST RIGHT. It's REAL, it's RAW, it's from the heart...and it made me feel "all the feels". So, here it is. My very first introduction to UNPLUGGED with Nicki Marie. Consider this my journal entry TO YOU... the peeps who came on this journey with me and made me feel so supported for the last few years. (THANK YOU). This podcast season has a lot in store (like 3 years of ideas, guests, topics and feelings all bottled up just waiting to be launched) and I can't wait to share it ALL with you. Please subscribe to stay in the loop and follow along for BTS and other fun snippets. WE GOT THIS! (DAB). Nicki

I heard you loud and clear...you're in my DM's and in the comment section on IG, Facebook + TikTok whenever I talk about FRIENDSHIP IN ADULTHOOD, FRIENDSHIP in MOTHERHOOD and most recently, I tossed out the "how involved should I be with my kids friendships" question.

So many of you are LONGING FOR CONNECTION but also overwhelmed on where to even pull time from in order to created more connection.

Some of us are feeling disappointed in your adult friendships that exist and you're wondering if you should "break up" with a friend (and the guilt that comes with it).

To continue the conversation, I felt it was only fitting for me to call up one of my real life BFFs, who I admire deeply.

Please meet Jessa. She is a social emotional consultant specializing in helping kids with different developmental delays such as autism, ADHD and anxiety.

She runs social friendship groups, helps parents navigate stages of parenthood, provides emotional regulation tools while incorporating mindfulness, yoga, healthy eating and exercise. She is a rockstar friend, wife, mother, daughter and is the epitome of SISTERHOOD (someone I deeply admire, if you couldn't already tell).

Jessa has been there for me for some of the best and worst days of my life, and I am honored to introduce her to you. ️ She doesn’t spend a lot of time on social media but if you want to check out more of her, she’s at @socialandkind (I keep telling her the world needs more of her…)

#socialemotionallearning #socialemotionaldevelopment #friendshipgoals #friendship #connection #momfriends #momlife #podcast #parenting #parentingtips

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE is defined as - a type of love that is given freely, without conditions or expectations, and without regard for personal benefit.  WOAH. Read that again. AND AGAIN.

If you're anything like me, you've always used the term "unconditional love" to define a deep feeling of connection with another. For me, it's indefinitely what motherhood feels like for me. But, outside of motherhood, how capable are we of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE? Talk about a thought starter! ...

Let's take a deeper dive into this, as I invite you into a conversation about love and mental health from a lens that you probably (definitely) weren't expecting.

Welcome, Kellie.  A mother, daughter, a sister, a wife and a licensed mental health professional in the prison system as well as the hospital emergency department for those who are mentally ill.  Kellie is the epitome of humanitarian. 

Listening to her speak about her passion will certainly make you think about the people in your life and in the world around you.  How different our feelings are, how different our perspectives can be and how matters or the heart are never a "one size fits all".  

The takeaway:  the importance of LOVING and showing up for our children, while also realizing how much further we have to go, as a society, when it comes to HURT / PAIN / SELF-LOVE and MENTAL HEALTH.  

The disclaimer: this is a broad stroke on the topic of mental health and in this conversation we are diving into what it means to help others who are really looking to change their lives and change their outcome. 

Love you all, thanks for listening.

Ya girl - Nicki  

After 4 episodes of UNPLUGGED with Nicki Marie, I've heard this from you:
"Nicki, I love your podcast so far but I'm also wanting MORE" and "Nicki, keep slaying and please bring us some mindless humor / randomness into the podcast just like you do to our social feeds".
So, I would like to introduce you to a less podcasty podcast, something digestible for anyone who just wants to listen to something that doesn't make them have to think.
CHARGED UP with Nicki Marie is my mid-week mashup of what's cooking, what's trending and random everyday topics and questions.
kick back, listen in and THINK LESS

Nicki is a former Sr. Executive in the business world, turned full time SAH (divorced) mom and social media queen.  Matt is an expert in leadership and human performance.  He has been coaching Nicki since her corporate leadership days and through their college (UCONN) sports connection, all the way to raising children through each of their divorces,  he has had a front row seat to Nicki's journey to recreating her life.  Matter of fact, he's a huge reason she has the stamina and grit to keep persevering through hard times.  SHE HAS DONE THE WORK with Matt leading her on a weekly basis. In today's episode, you will hear about parenthood after divorce from two perspectives, "his and hers", as Matt and Nicki each share their divorce journey and all things coparenting. This episode is packed with the hard truth about divorce as a parent but it's delivered with a growth-mindset perspective.  Matt and Nicki both have a positive approach to taking a high road with your ex, not only for the sake of your kids but for the sake of YOU.  The focus will be about self-growth, self-reflection and rebuilding your life (after loss). Life after divorce, life after loss of a dream you once had or even a shift in your adulthood plans:  The lesson is: it's your story to tell.  The future is up to you! So, get your pen and paper out, it's time to rewrite some of this so that you can go in the direction that you wish to go. Enjoy this conversation and please pass this episode along to anyone who might need to hear it. So glad you are here, Nicki

Today's episode is inspired by a girl who is rewriting her Happily Ever After (me) and in the first chapter,  she wants to introduce you to some of the most impactful characters in the story.  

Meet Renee Hawk, THE DIVORCE LAWYER. 

I hired Renee in February of 2021 and we just finalized my divorce in January of 2024 so, needless to say, she has had a front row seat to my divorce journey and my goal is to give the gift of Renee (her insights, experiences, bad-assery) to you all. Because, strong women need strong women and that's exactly my goal today is to remind you that you ARE STRONG, YOU ARE DESERVING and YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this world that may sometimes leave you second guessing yourself.

This podcast episode is not just about DIVORCE, it's about marriage, marital roles, what women are feeling and also it might leave you with some thoughts if you are wondering if you are happy or not.  My goal, no matter what, is to DO THE WORK that it takes to create your Happily Ever After.

THANK YOU FOR SPENDING YOUR PRECIOUS TIME WITH ME.

Nicki ox

More info on Renee Hawk can be found here: https://www.orourkehawk.com/attorney/hawk-renee-m/

Join me and my digital friend, Renee Reina, voice of @themomroom podcast in some mid-week "mom talk".
Each week, CHARGED UP with Nicki Marie will be a space where us women can turn our brains off and just listen to what's trending, travel and adventure, activities and what's keeping us up at night.  For once, it's about US!
This week, join me and my digital friend, Renee Reina, for some mid-week MOM TALK.  Renee is the host of @themomroom podcast, which is a digital community focused on motherhood and pop culture.  In this episode, we chat about Boo Baskets, a Mom Village and Meal Prep, amongst other things.
You can find more from Nicki at @nickimarieinc and @unpluggedwithnickimarie on all of your fave social media platforms and you can find Renee at @themomroom or @thereneereina
Sit back, relax and enjoy some mindless banter.
Love ya! Holla at ya girl and stay for more.
Nicki

Social media has become a huge fan of our brother + sister outings, random humor and the adventures of two adult siblings.  Yes, that's us.  Frankie is my brother and he was born when I was 18 and my mom was 40.  Even though I was grossed out at the news that my mom was pregnant, when I was laser focused on enjoying my senior year in high school and my college field hockey endeavors,  it turned out that my moms "gross" pregnancy led to one of the best things that's ever happened to me.  MY LITTLE BROTHER.

Frankie lives in California and I am here in Massachusetts, so we don't always get to create content together but when we do, it's a hit.  And, when we are long distance, we are chatting about brand deals and social media growth.

Join us for this brother / sister chat about life as siblings,  my recent dabble into an edible, our recent day at King Richard's Renaissance Faire and life with a bonus brother and step parent.
Holla at ya gurl, stay for more. Thanks for listening.

Nicki

Join me and my digital BFF, Caitlin Murray,  face of @bigtimeadulting on IG, where she shares her mom rants with over 1.5 million of us!!!
In this episode, we chat about coffee, ass shakin' and adulting as two social media moms
You can find more from Nicki at @nickimarieinc on all of your fave social media platforms and you can find Caitlin at @bigtimeadulting
Sit back, relax and enjoy some mindless banter.
Love ya! Holla at ya girl and stay for more (DAB).

Today's guest is Jo Frost.  Jo is a global parenting expert who has been working with families since 1987.  Many of us know her as Supenanny from the award winning television show, Supernanny, where she showed us the vulnerable, challenging sides of parenting that so many of us feel, but aren't always equipped for. Jo is also a recognized TV personality, New York Times best-selling author, global thought leader in the parenting arena, in-demand speaker, consultant as well as the go-to expert for media outlets around the world. Today, I am honored to have a friendly (and vulnerable) conversation with  Jo about life as a conscious, mindful and present parent. This conversation started several weeks ago in my instagram DM's and I said to myself "gosh, so many other parents need to hear this", hence, my podcast!  My most exciting part of my social media growth is that I get to share THIS STUFF with you!  Because let's be honest, we all need time to reflect on our own self-growth, goals and values.  Let's start together, today, with this episode. Without further ado,  I invite you into a conversation between instagram friends: Jo Frost and Nicki Marie. Thanks for being here. I hope you enjoy it. Nicki