True Identity

If you have been following me on this singleness journey I want to take the time to update you. If you have not and you are new around here, I want to encourage you to go back and listen to my episodes about being single. And then listen to the episode where I interview my matchmaker. Yes, you heard me right. I have a matchmaker. Let me tell you, this has been a great conversation starter.

Being Single

Being Single Part 2

Matchmaker

Update...I'm still single.

But I'm learning a lot. Learning what it means to be open-minded vs. listening to my intuition. I'm also learning 

• To communicate what I’m feeling.
• To be patient with this process- it’s about quality not quantity.
• To be honest with myself and take time to reflect.

In due time, I will have a husband because I am believing for it and trusting God is a God who fulfills his promises. To stay up to date on this journey subscribe to this podcast. Also join my email list at nikkiromani.com/subscribe.

This episode is brought to you by The Comeback: Mindset Shift After Injury nikkiromani.com/thecomeback

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I am a person who has her hands in many things. I am a life coach and athletic trainer, but I’m also an aide at a PT clinic, a nanny on occasion, friend, and a family girl. I also like to stay up on working out and playing vball. So how to I keep myself organized and know where I need to be at the right time?

If you don’t create a schedule or a system for yourself, you would never be able to do a million things. I’m not saying what I do is what everyone else should. Not many people would or even want to be all over the place.

HOW DO I KEEP MYSELF ON TRACK WITH ALL I HAVE GOING ON IN MY LIFE??

I give you 7 tips! Listen up!

These tips will help you 

1. Be more productive
2. Be organized
3. Make sure you stick to your commitments without over committing yourself.
4. Giving yourself permission to say no

Morning Routine episode here 

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Do you have a big decision you need to make? Are you trying to figure out with path to take? This was me not too long ago. I have felt for the past 2 years that I have been splitting my time and not able to be successful in either area of my life because I lacked clarity and focus. I felt as though I have been standing in a fork in the road and trying to make my own path in between two things and in the end it was causing stress on myself. Is this you?

I recently took some time to evaluate where I was and where I wanted to go. I thought about what I was doing and the stress I was causing myself. I thought about what brought me joy and gave me life. I took time to write down the signs and start piecing together this puzzle of life.

Here's what I learned:

• To seek God first and he will show you what path to take
• Open your eyes and mind to the signs around you. Be aware of the pieces to the puzzle of life.
• TRUST- Trusting is hard, but God always comes through.

I was walking along the beach talking with God and I released one area of my life I felt it was time for me to let go of. Once I did, I felt a peace wash over me, I felt a weight had been lifted. To learn more about how I was able to do this listen to this episode. It may help you if you feel you are at a crossroads and need to make a decision on which path to take. 

This episode is brought to you by The Comeback: Mindset Shift After Injury. If you are an injured athlete and have trouble sleeping because your mind is racing a mile a minute. If you are worried about what’s next because you have put so much of who you are into the sport you play, but now that you are injured you don’t know if you will be able to play again? I have something for you! It’s a series of writing prompts and videos to help you work through your thoughts and feelings during this process. There is also an opportunity to be a part of a community of people just like you at the end of the course! Go to nikkiromani.com/thecomeback to learn more

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Are you an injured athlete and lay awake at night thinking about what's next? Are you frustrated, upset, worried about the future let alone tomorrow? In this episode, I share about something I have been working on for people like you! I was injured and I thought back to what I would have wanted when I was at the beginning of this crazy life altering situation. If you haven't heard my story listen here . I went from playing sports to not knowing if I would be able to play again!

If you are like me or know someone who is, click here to learn more about what I have for you. I help athletes who are injured or have been injured get their life back. Restore hope. This is not the end. There is so much more. In this episode I give a tip so you can start now! If you want to get on my email list to get updates on more that's coming go to nikkiromani.com/subscribe. No spam! Don't worry

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Paul Sohn is the author of "Quarter Life Calling," founder of Qara.org, creator of "Finding Your Calling" online course, and speaker. He's passion is to help twenty-somethings find their sweet spot, their true north, their purpose. 

I had the honor of interviewing this man I call friend. He shares with us how he went from working for a Fortune 50 company, to quitting and doing what he does now. He shares with us why he wrote this book and created Qara, which is an online platform for millennials to find community, resources, and answers for help them find their calling. 

He and I share how we met via the internet (thanks to Tami Romani. Funny Story). Make sure to listen to the end because he gives tips on how you can start finding your calling TODAY! 

Quotes from Paul:

• "Your 20s isn’t the end of your life."
• "If you are feeling anxious, take it slow and be faithful."
• "Every day walk your faith out. Are you starting your day seeking the Father?"
• "The Bible isn't a basic formula. It’s the word of God."

Find Paul on https://www.facebook.com/paulsohnofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/pauljsohn/

Injured athlete, if you are frustrated, discouraged, unable to sleep because of worry and anxiety with an unknown future, go to nikkiromani.com/athlete to get on the list for the resource I am creating for you!

Are you in debt? Are you feeling overwhelmed about money? Do you feel like you are "bad" at money?

Julie is a dear friend of mine who is a Dave Ramsey Solutions Financial Master Coach. She helps people go from feeling overwhelmed about money to feeling peace. She talks about how to change your mindset about money. From feeling like you are "bad" at money and having an open palm mentality. She talks about the skills you need to be able to budget and manage your money well. 

Julie addresses the stigma around asking for help. And how many people actually need the help, but don't ask for it. Is this you? Julie shares what financial coaching is and what it would look like to work with her. 

She also gives great tips if you are feeling overwhelmed. First tip, write down your financial expenses on a piece of paper.

If you want to get in touch with Julie you can go to her Facebook page Facebook.com/besimplystrongcoaching

Or email her at [email protected]

Visit her website at besimplystrong.com

Books Recommended by Julie

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J Stanley

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I am a life coach and help individuals work through transitions. Transition as in a missionary off the field, transition into a new job, new city, graduating college, ending your sports career and finding other passions. Or if you are stuck in a rut and need help creating more meaning to your life.  

What is a life coach? Someone who helps bridge the gap from where you are to where you want to be. If you don’t know where you want to be, a coach helps you figure that out as well. We create goals, systems, and make new habits to be able to achieve what you want to in the next season of life.

We go through many transitions in our life. Are you equipped to go through these transitions in a healthy way? 

Are you taking time to reflect? Are you giving yourself the time you need to sit in an emotion and process? Are you enjoying the season you are in? Don’t rush to the next one.

I have come up with 5 questions to ask yourself to be able to move forward in any transition.

1. What have I learned in the season I am leaving behind?
2. What mistakes have I made and how can I learn from them?
3. What emotions am I feeling as I leave the past?
4. What am I looking forward to in the next season?
5. What emotions am I feeling moving into this new season?

Two books I recommend are:

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear 
2. Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes by William Bridges

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Do you know what a matchmaker is? Are you curious as to what they do? Look no further! In today's episode, I interview a matchmaker and not just any matchmaker, but mine! Her name is Christie Tcharkhoutian and works for a matching company called Three Day Rule. She is a Marriage and Family Therapist and has her Doctorate in Psychology, so I would say she is highly qualified. 

If you missed my episodes about Being Single, make sure to go back and listen to get the full story as to why I even have a matchmaker. Thanks Dad!

http://nikkiromani.com/beingsingle

http://nikkiromani.com/singlepart2

What is a matchmaker? Christie answers this questions, but the short version, she helps her clients find dates and ultimately find their partners for life! That's what I'm hoping for ; )

Make sure to listen until the very end because Christie shares dating advice for you who are dating! 

Some take aways

• Have an open mind
• Capability rather than convenience
• Take time to reflect on what’s important 
• Let go of control
• Trust and enjoy the process
• You only need one (advice both of our mom's have given us!)

Recommended Books:

• Single. Dating. Engaged. Married 
• Not Yet Married
• The Meaning of Marriage 

Follow Christie on Instagram @matchedbychristie 

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This is part 2 of my interview with Bryan Hill. If you missed part 1, STOP RIGHT THERE and go listen to that episode first. Click here

In the first episode, Bryan and I talk about work-life balance and how to run a successful business. Bryan is part owner of Rehab United Physical Therapy. He and his brother started in their garage and now own 7 clinics. AMAZING! Go to Rehabunited.com to check it out!

Here are a few highlights of this episode.

We touch on the importance of body mechanics. Be mindful and conscious of something like having good posture and use a foam roller! Bryan says, "It seems everyone gets a foam roll. It's like you get a driver's license and a foam roll." He touches on some movements to do if you have back pain. He also talks about our body moving in 3 planes of motion. "Be proactive and do something about it!"

Here is a stretching and foam rolling guide if you don't know where to start! nikkiromani.com/howtostretch

Don't treat the symptom, treat the underlining problem. "We live in a society that wants a quick fit." Don't just put tape on it. EDUCATE people on the chain reaction the body goes through. Go to a professional to get evaluated. Look at everything influencing the problem. 

GO and see a physical therapist and athletic trainer if you have an injury or have pain and want a rehab program. We need to see you because we need to evaluate you to see how your body moves which could be affecting why you are injured. 

BODY MIND SPIRIT

"Driver is anything that moves something. The two biggest drivers, I believe, are pain and love." -Bryan

People work harder when they do something that they love. 

It's more than just treating someone's elbow, it's also about mindset and emotion. 

Stop thinking of yourself, and take time to serve others. 

One value of Rehab United "giving our community an opportunity to heal not just physically, but also mentally." 

Interested in getting experience in physical therapy? Go to Rehab United and become an intern or volunteer to see what they are all about! Follow Rehab United on instagram! instagram.com/rehabunited

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Today on the True Identity podcast, I have the privilege of interviewing one of the owners of Rehab United Physical Therapy, Bryan Hill.

As a teenager, Bryan broke his leg playing soccer and soon discovered the world of Physical Therapy. He and his brother Sean, started a business together in their garage and now own seven physical therapy clinics across San Diego and one in Seattle. 

Bryan shares about learning how to run a business without taking formal classes, but continuously learning by reading books, talking with people who have gone before him in the industry, taking risks and learning from failures. 

He talks about leadership and the importance of vulnerability and we give a shout out to Brene Brown, who is an author we both really enjoy. She has written Dare to Lead, and Rising Strong.

Bryan mentions two books he recommends for people interested in starting a business or leading a team 

1. 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
2. E Myth

• Create space for self reflection
• Don't wear too many hats. Find what you are good at and delegate the rest
• Make a conscious descion to take a break.
• "I don't like the word burnout. People use it too much. They need to take responsibility for themselves."
• Read books and always be learning
• Be vulnerable with your team. Tell them what you are struggle with. Allow them to see you are human too.
• Create boundaries for your work life and personal life
• Put your phone down and be present with your family

This interview has been split into two parts. We talked about so many great topics, that it was best to make this a two part interview. This is part one. Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you know when part 2 will be released!