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In this deeply moving episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Nikki Brooker, a powerhouse mama, author, publisher, photographer, and founder of the nonprofit You Are Not Alone (YANA). What began as a response to unimaginable loss became a nationwide mission to ensure no mom ever feels alone in her struggles again. From her early beginnings in northern Michigan to raising three children and building a platform of hope and healing, Nikki shares how her lived experiences and heartbreaks shaped a purpose-driven life. Through honest conversation, emotional insight, and relentless compassion, Nikki is breaking the silence around maternal mental health and creating real change, one mama at a time. This episode is a heartfelt call to remember that behind every strong woman is a story, and when she decides to speak out, she becomes a lifeline for others.
🔗 Listen now and connect:📸 Instagram: @yanam2m
🌐 YANA Website: yanamom.com
👤 Get to Know Nikki: nikki-brooker.com
By SHE DECIDESIn this deeply moving episode of SHE DECIDES, host Staci Swiderski sits down with Nikki Brooker, a powerhouse mama, author, publisher, photographer, and founder of the nonprofit You Are Not Alone (YANA). What began as a response to unimaginable loss became a nationwide mission to ensure no mom ever feels alone in her struggles again. From her early beginnings in northern Michigan to raising three children and building a platform of hope and healing, Nikki shares how her lived experiences and heartbreaks shaped a purpose-driven life. Through honest conversation, emotional insight, and relentless compassion, Nikki is breaking the silence around maternal mental health and creating real change, one mama at a time. This episode is a heartfelt call to remember that behind every strong woman is a story, and when she decides to speak out, she becomes a lifeline for others.
🔗 Listen now and connect:📸 Instagram: @yanam2m
🌐 YANA Website: yanamom.com
👤 Get to Know Nikki: nikki-brooker.com